50 50 1 1887 1888 PUBLIC LAWS
of the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
passed by
THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
1887–1889. (xlix)

PUBLIC ACTS OF THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS

of the

UNITED STATES

Passed at the first session, which was begun and held at the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, on Monday, the fifth day of December, 1887, and was adjourned without day on Saturday, the twentieth day of October, 1888 Grover Cleveland, President; John J. Ingalls, President of the Senate pro tempore; John G. Carlisle was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives December fifth. 1887; Samuel S. Cox was elected Speaker pro tempore January seventeenth, 1888; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker February sixth; Samuel S. Cox was elected Speaker pro tempore February twenty-third; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker March fourteenth’: James H. Blount was elected Speaker pro tempore June twenty-eighth; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker June thirtieth; Benton McMillin was elected Speaker pro tempore July thirty-first: Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker August fourth; Samuel S. Cox was elected Speaker pro tempore September seventeenth; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker September twenty-fourth. Chap. 1: to amend the law concerning the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries. 25 Stat. 1 1888-01-20 Chapter 1 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1.—

An Act to amend the law concerning the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries.

January 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fish Commissioner.

That section four thousand three hundred and ninety-five of the Revised Statutes of the United States be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as

R. S., sec. 4395, p. 851, amended.

follows:

That there shall be appointed by the President, by and with the

Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries.

advice and consent of the Senate, a person of scientific and practical acquaintance with the fish and fisheries to be a Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries, and he shall receive a salary at the rate of five thousand

Salary.

dollars a year, and he shall be removable at the pleasure of the President. Said Commissioner shall not hold any other office or employment

Not to hold any other office.

under the authority of the United States or any State.

Approved, January 20, 1888.

Chap. 2: relating to permissible marks, printing or writing, upon second, third, and fourth-class matter, and to amend the twenty-second and twenty-third sections of an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 1 1888-01-20 Chapter 2 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 2.—

An Act relating to permissible marks, printing or writing, upon second, third, and fourth-class matter, and to amend the twenty-second and twenty-third sections of an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty, and for other purposes.

January 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Permissible marks on mail matter.

Vol 20, p. 360, 361.

That mailable matter of the second-class shall contain no writing, print, or sign thereon or therein in addition to the original print, except as herein provided, to wit: the name and address of the person to whom the matter shall be sent, index figures of subscription

Second-class mail matter.

book either printed or written, the printed title of the publication and the place of its publication, the printed or written name and address without addition of advertisement of the publisher or sender, or both, and written or printed words or figures, or both, indicating the date on which the subscription to such matter will end. the correction of any typographical error, a mark except by written or printed words, to designate a work or passage to which it is desired to call attention; the words “sample copy” when the matter is sent as such, the words “marked copy” when the matter contains a marked item or article, and publishers or news agents may in close in their publications, bills, (1) 2FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 2, 3. 1888. receipts, and orders for subscriptions thereto, but the same shall be in such form as to convey no other information than the name, place of publication, subscription price

Third class.

of the publication to which they refer and the subscription due thereon. Upon matter of the third class or upon the wrapper or envelope inclosing the same or the tag or lable attached thereto the sender may write his own name, occupation. and residence or business address, preceded by the word “from,” and may make marks other than by written or printed words to call attention to any word or passage in the text, and may correct any typographical errors. There may be placed upon the blank leaves or cover of any book or printed matter of the third-class a simple manuscript dedication or inscription not of the nature of a personal correspondence. Upon the wrapper or envelope of third class matter or the tag or lable attached thereto may be printed any matter mailable as third-class, but there must be left on the address side a space sufficient for a legible address and necessary stamps.

Fourth class.

With a package of fourth-class matter prepaid at the proper rate for that class, the sender may in close any mailable third-class matter, and may write upon the wrapper or cover thereof, or tag or label accompanying the same, his name, occupation, residence or business address, preceded by the word “from,” and any marks, numbers, names, or letters for purpose of description, or may print thereon the same, and any printed matter not in the nature of a personal correspondence, but there must be left on the address side or face of the package a space sufficient for a legible address and necessary stamps.

Postmaster-General to prescribe regulations.

In all cases directions for transmit, delivery, forwarding, or return shall be deemed part of the address; and the Postmaster-General shall prescribe suitable regulations for carrying this section into effect.

Sec. 2. That matter of the second, third, or fourth class containing

Penalties for violations.

any writing or printing in addition to the original matter other than as authorized in the preceding section shall not be admitted to the mails, nor delivered, except upon payment of postage for matter of the first-class, deducting therefrom any amount which may have been prepaid by stamps affixed, unless by direction of the Postmaster-General such postage shall be remitted; and any person who shall knowingly conceal or in close any matter of a higher class in that of a lower class, and deposit or cause the same to be deposited for conveyance by mail, at a less rate than would be charged for both such higher and lower class matter, shall for every such offense be liable to a penalty of ten dollars.

Approved, January 20, 1888.

Chap. 3: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River, at or near Burlington, Iowa. 25 Stat. 2 1888-01-31 Chapter 3 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 3.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River, at or near Burlington, Iowa.

January 31, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burlington and Illinois Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi River at Burlington, Iowa.

Post, p. 860.

That the Burlington and Illinois Bridge Company, its successors, and assigns, be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, if in the opinion of the Secretary of War the same be a public necessity, a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at a place suitable to the interests of navigation at a point at or near the city of Burlington, Iowa, and to lay on or over said bridge a track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river, on either or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided; that said bridge shall not interfere

Free navigation not to be impaired.

with the free navigation of said river beyond what is necessary in order to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 3. 1888.3 and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged

Litigation.

obstruction to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in which any portion of said bridge or obstruction touches. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railroad

Railroad, wagon, and foot bridge.

trains, and for the safe and convenient passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be fixed from time to time by the Secretary

Tolls.

Proviso.

Location.

of War: Provided, That the proviso regarding wagons, animals, foot-passengers, and so forth, shall influence the location of said bridge in its relation to the interests of navigation.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of the company building the same, be built as a drawbridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided, That if

Provisos.

Spans.

the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall give clear headroom of not less, in any ease, than fifty-five and one-half feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, nor shall the spans of said bridge give a clear width of waterway of less than two hundred and fifty feet, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river and give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred feet: And provided further, That if any bridge built under the provisions

Draw.

of this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a pivot over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point and with spans giving a clear width of waterway of not less than two hundred feet on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall give a clear width of waterway of not less than two hundred and fifty feet: Provided, That if the pivot pier of said bridge shall be constructed within less

Pivot pier.

than four hundred and ten feet of the west shore of said river the span constructed west of said pivot pier may be less than two hundred and fifty feet, and said spans shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark: and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where said bridge shall be erected: And provided also, That said draw shall

Opening draw.

be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, except when trains are passing over the draw; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after the passage of trains.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

To be lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, and for passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to said

Postal telegraph.

bridge: and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall

Railway companies to have right of way.

have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passages of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War. upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 5. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to prescribe regulations, etc.

Map.

of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings. accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are decided by the Secretary of War to be such as will not materially affect the interests of navigation, the bridge shall

Changes.

not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and the said bridge shall be constructed with such aids to the passage of said bridge, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and

Aids to navigation.

proper structures for confining the flow of water to a permanent and easily navigated channel, for a distance of not less than one mile above the bridge location, and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the draw and raft spans, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe and order to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning said bridge; and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of

Lights.

vessels through or under said structure; and for the safety of vessels passing at night there shall be displayed on said bridge, from the hours of sunset to sunrise, such lights as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War; and the said structure shall be changed or removed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof from time to time, as Congress may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification by law. when the public good shall, in the judgment of Congress, so require, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 6. That if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized

Time for construction.

shall not be commenced within two years from the passage of this act, and be completed in four years from the same date, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall cease and be determined.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Right to alter, etc., reserved.

expressly reserved.

Approved, January 31, 1888.

Chap. 4: making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and for prior years, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 4 1888-02-01 Chapter 4 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 4.—

An Act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and for prior years, and for other purposes.

February 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Deficiencies appropriation, 1887.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and for other objects hereinafter stated, namely:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Department of State.

That any unexpended balance of the sum of fifteen thousand dollars

Plymouth National Monument.

appropriated by the act entitled “An act in aid of the national monument

Vol. 24, p. 18.

at Plymouth, Massachusetts,” approved May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, may be expenled in aid of the construction of any of the statues constituting said monument. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 4. 1888.5 foreign intercourse.

Foreign intercourse.

Salaries of ministers: To enable the accounting officers to settle

Ministers’ salaries.

the account, of V. O. King, charge d’affaires ad interim to Bogota, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three hundred and nine dollars and six cents. Salaries consular officers not citizens: To enable the accounting

Salaries of consular officers not citizens.

officers to settle the accounts of consular officers not citizens, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, four thousand seven hundred and fifty-six dollars and one cent. TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a reasonable additional

Additional pay for employees on refunding loan.

compensation to the employees of the Treasury Department who were actually employed during the months of July, August, September, and October, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, in addition to the usual business hours, on account of the work of exchanging bonds of the United States bearing three and a half per centum interest for bonds bearing interest at the rate of three per centum per annum, authorized by section eleven of “An act to enable national banking associations to extend their corporate existence, and for other purposes.” approved July twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two,

Vol. 22, p. 165.

to be paid by the said Secretary to those actually engaged as aforesaid, in such sums as shall seem to him to be just and equitable, as follows:

For employees in the division of loans and currency of the office of the Secretary of the Treasury, one thousand three hundred and eighty-four dollars and forty-eight cents; For employees in the division of records, files, and mail in said office, five hundred and sixty-four dollars and fifty-six cents; For employees in the office of the Register of the Treasury, one thousand four hundred and ninety-eight dollars and ten cents: For employees in the office of the Treasurer of the United States, six hundred and ninety-nine dollars and eighty cents: in all, four thousand one hundred and forty-six dollars and ninety-five cents. independent treasury.

Independent Treasury.

To reimburse Bureau of Engraving and Printing for work done by

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, for checks and drafts.

that Bureau on account of appropriation for checks and drafts, independent Treasury, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six: Engraving and printing checks and drafts for sub-treasuries, four hundred and thirty-one dollars and forty cents. engraving and printing.

Engraving and Printing.

Silver certificates and legal-tender notes: For printing

Silver certificates and legal-tender notes.

and finishing additional silver certificates and legal-tender notes of the denominations of one and two dollars, during the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to be expended as follows: Under the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, for compensation of employees, six thousand dollars; for plate-printing, twenty-eight thousand dollars; for materials and miscellaneous expenses, twelve thousand dollars; under the office of the Treasurer of the United States, for materials needed in sealing and separating United States securities, five hundred dollars; for salaries for additional

Printers assistants.

pressmen, feeders, and separators, three thousand three hundred dollars; in all, forty-nine thousand eight hundred dollars, and the number of printers’ assistants at one dollar and fifty cents a day may, by direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, be increased to thirty-eight, and the number of printers’ assistants at one dollar and twenty-five cents a day reduced to one hundred and seventy-six. 6 life-saving stations.

Life-saving stations.

To reimburse Frank P. Sammis. a surfman in the Oak Island LIFESAVING

Frank P. Sammis.

Reimbursement.

Station, third district, the amount paid by him to a substitute while disabled by disease contracted in the line of duty, from October twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two. to November sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, both inclusive, but to which said Sammis

Vol. 22, p. 57.

was entitled under section seven of the act of May fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, thirty-three dollars amt thirty-three cents. public buildings.

Public buildings.

Courthouse at Jefferson City, Missouri: For completion of the building, eleven

Jefferson City, Mo.

thousand dollars. miscellaneous objects. Repayment to importers excess of deposits: For payment to

Repayment to importers of excess of deposits for customs duties.

importers of interests and costs in claim on judgments and discontinued suits in custom cases on excess of deposits for unascertained duties, or duties or other moneys paid under protest, live hundred

Proviso.

R. S., sec. 3011, p. 580, amended.

thousand dollars: Provided, That section three thousand and eleven of the Revised Statutes of the United States be. and the same is hereby, amended by inserting after the word “paid.” in the seventh line, the following: “Together

Payments of costs and interest.

with costs of suit and interest at the rate of three per centum per annum;” but this amendment shall not affect existing suits or demands. Pay of assistant custodians and janitors: For pay of assistant

Assistant custodians and janitors.

custodians and janitors, including all personal services in connection with all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department outside of the District of Columbia, being a deficiency for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, three hundred and forty-three dollars and ninety-six cents. Refund to J. Hart and Company: To refund to J. Hart and

J. Hart and Company.

Refund of fees.

Company the amount of tax and admeasurement fees imposed on the steamship Dawn as an undocumented vessel; said tax and fees having been remitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, four hundred and fifty-five dollars and seventy-six cents. That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized

Charles F. Hopkins, William C. Sollee.

Payment to.

and directed to pay to Charles F. Hopkins and William C. Sollee, of Jacksonville, Florida, the sum of one thousand five hundred and sixty-seven dollars and ninety-one cents, for surveys made by them in eighteen hundred and eighty-four, of townships fifty south, range thirty-two east; fifty south, range thirty-three east: fifty-two south, range thirty-three east; fifty-one south, range thirty-four east, and fifty-two south, range thirty-four east. Florida, substituted by them for certain other proposed surveys, covered by contract with the surveyor-general of Florida, numbered fifty-two, dated December twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, under his verbal authority, which said surveys have been accepted by the Government as though contracted for. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

District of Columbia.

For miscellaneous expenses: For general advertising as follows:

Advertising.

To pay Judd and Detweiler balance due for printing arrears of taxes, two thousand one hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty-one cents; to pay New York Herald, advertising proposals, one hundred and ten dollars and seventy cents; to pay the New York Times, advertising proposals, thirty-one dollars and fifty cents; to pay the Times, advertising proposals, twenty-seven dollars; to pay Public 7 Ledger, advertising proposals, twenty-seven dollars and sixty cents; in all. two thousand three hundred and sixty-six dollars and thirty-one cents. For Payment of judgments: For the payment of Judgments

Payment of judgments.

against the District of Columbia as follows: Georgetown Gas-Light Company, balance due. being error in calculation of interest in estimates of last year, one hundred and seven dollars and twenty-two cents: John Q. Larman. three thousand dollars, together with fifty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents costs; Augustus T. Crenshaw, nine hundred dollars, together with sixty-one dollars and thirty cents costs: Hannah Keeler, six hundred dollars, together with fifty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents costs: Washington Johnson, two hundred dollars, together with forty-two dollars costs; . Samuel C. Mills and Maurice F. Talty, one thousand dollars, together with forty-nine dollars and ten cents costs; Gustavus Sohon, eight hundred and fifty .dollars, together with forty-one dollars and ninety-five cents costs; Charles S. Bundy, one hundred and ten dollars, together with eighteen dollars and ninety-five cents costs; Frank E. Scott, balance of twenty dollars, together with three dollars costs; Abram F. Barker, costs fifty-two dollars and ninety cents; August Sievers and Louis Sievers, trading as Sievers and Brother, sixty-two dollars and fifty-five cents costs; James F. Brien, forty dollars, together with two dollars costs; A. J. Borland, eighty-two dollars and seventy cents costs; Charles W. Huguely. twenty-nine dollars and fifteen cents costs; Lucy Davidson, twenty-nine dollars and fifteen cents costs; Maria L. Woodward, twenty-nine dollars and fifteen cents costs; The National Metropolitan Bank of Washington, District of Columbia, sixteen dollars and twelve cents costs; . H. B. Claflin and Company, one cent, together with eighty dollars and ten cents costs; Alexandria Canal Railroad and Bridge Company, forty-six dollars and eighty-five cents costs; Noble Young, forty-nine dollars and ninety cents, balance of costs; in all, seven thousand six hundred and four dollars and thirty-six cents, together with a further sum sufficient to pay the interest on said judgments from the date the same became due until the day of their payment: Provided, That no judgment shall be paid until

Proviso.

Appeal.

the right of appeal shall have expired. Reform School, District of Columbia: For completion of the

Reform School.

new family building and tank-house, eight thousand four hundred and eighty dollars and seventy cents; To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six as follows: For executive office: For contingent expenses, such

Executive office.

as stationery, repairs to carriage of Commissioners, saddlery for Commissioners. subscription to Washington Post and National Republican, medical treatment of horse of Commissioners, and for shoeing horse of Commissioners, in all, one hundred and twelve dollars and forty-two cents. For assessor’s office: For contingent expenses, to pay the recorder

Assessor’s office.

of deeds for daily transfers for the use of the tax office, one hundred and eighty-three dollars and thirty-one cents. For auditor’s office: For contingent expenses, to pay the Public

Auditor’s office.

Printer for printing and covering the report of Auditor for eighteen hundred and eighty-five, four dollars and twelve cents. 8 For streets: For sweeping, sprinkling, and cleaning streets,

Streets.

twenty dollars and sixty-seven cents. For lateral sewers and basins: For cleaning and repairing, seventeen

Sewers.

and seventy cents. For cleaning tidal sewers, nineteen dollars and seventy-three cents. For metropolitan police: For contingent expenses, ten dollars and

Police.

nineteen cents. For fire department: That authority is hereby given to use the

Fire department.

unexpended balance of one hundred and sixty dollars of the appropriation for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. for the purchase of hose for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. For repairs to apparatus and new appliances, forty-nine dollars and forty-eight cents. To supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five as follows: For the fire department: For repairs to engine-houses, twelve

Repairs to engine houses.

dollars and twenty-five cents; for fuel, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents. For miscellaneous expenses: For general advertising, thirty

Advertising.

dollars and fifty cents. To pay to Emily G. Ramsdell, widow of H. J. Ramsdell,

Emily G. Ramsdell.

Payment to.

late register of wills, for expenses incurred by him in restoring and repairing the records and record-books of his office, three hundred and twenty-five dollars. To reimburse Frederick Douglass for record-books and general indices

Frederick Douglass.

Payment to.

purchased and paid for by him while recorder of deeds, for use of his office, one thousand seven hundred and twenty-seven dollars. That one-half of the foregoing amounts, to meet deficiencies in

One-half to be paid from Treasury.

the appropriations on account of the District of Columbia, shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia, and one-half from any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated. To complete the erection of suitable fish-ways at the Great Falls

Fish-ways.

Vol. 22, p. 170.

of the Potomac, authorized by the act “An act to increase the water-supply of the city of Washington, and for other purposes,” approved July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, twenty-five thousand dollars. WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

To enable the Secretary of War to pay to Chittenden Brothers,

Chittenden Bros.

Payment to.

contractors, for money expended in the construction of a dam at the Great Falls of the Potomac, over and above that contemplated in the contract with said Chittenden Brothers, as amended, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, payable from any unexpended balance of money appropriated for the construction of such dam. To pay D. M. and C. P. Dull the amount ascertained by the Secretary

D. M. and C. P. Dull.

Payment to.

of War to be due them for work done on the Great Kanawha River, West Virginia, and by reason of changes in their contract, and so forth, thirty-four thousand three hundred and seventy-nine dollars and thirty cents. To pay Charles McCafferty the amount ascertained by the Secretary

Charles McCafferty.

Payment to.

of War to be due him for work on the Great Kanawha River, West Virginia, and by reason of changes in his contract, and so forth, thirty thousand three hundred and seventy dollars and fifteen

Proviso.

Payment of subcontracts

cents: Provided, That any contract indebtedness of said McCafferty incurred by subcontract, or for labor or material furnished for the prosecution of the work on which this sum is based, shall be first ascertained and paid by the Secretary of War and the balance paid to said McCafferty. Said amounts shall be received in full satisfaction of all claim under said contract. 9 Salaries Office of Quartermaster-General: One clerk of

Quartermaster-General’s Office.

Salaries.

class one, nine dollars and seventy-eight cents; four copyists, twenty-nine dollars and thirty-six cents; one watchman, five dollars and eighty-seven cents; in all, thirty-five dollars and one cent. To the following agents employed by the Quartermaster General

Investigating agents.

Vol. 13, p. 381.

in the investigation of claims for settlement by the Treasury Department. under the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four: Four agents, at one thousand four hundred dollars each per annum, eighty-seven dollars and fifty-one cents. For per diem in lieu of subsistence of the agents while traveling

Per diem, etc.

on duty, not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses for transportation, one hundred and thirty-four dollars. signal service.

Signal Service.

Transportation: For transportation of men. including their

Transportation.

baggage, and for transportation of material, two thousand three hundred dollars. For renewal of the Signal Service cable at the mouth of the Columbia River,

Columbia River cable.

in Oregon and Washington Territory, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary: Provided, That

Proviso.

no part of this money shall be used in laying a new cable at such point until the Secretary of War shall be fully satisfied that it is impossible, with all reasonable and proper efforts, to repair the broken cable at such place, for the repair

Repair.

of which the sum of five hundred dollars of the above amount may be used. Regular supplies: For commutation of fuel for not exceeding

Commutation of fuel.

two hundred and twenty men of the Signal Corps on duty at the office of the Chief Signal Officer and at signal stations throughout the United States, one thousand nine hundred and seventy-seven dollars and thirty cents. Barracks and quarters: For commutation of quarters to not

Barracks and quarters.

exceeding two hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps on duty at the office of the Chief Signal Officer and at signal stations throughout the United States, three thousand six hundred and ninety-six dollars. pay department.

Pay department.

For mileage to officers when authorized by law, two thousand six

Mileage.

hundred and eighty dollars and twelve cents. That so much of section two of the sundry civil appropriation act,

Accounts of colored soldiers, etc.

Vol. 20, chap. 182. sec. 2, p. 402, amended.

approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, as provides that amounts due upon certificates issued, or which may be issued. by the accounting officers of the Treasury, in settlement of claims for pay, bounty, prize-money, or other moneys due to colored soldiers, sailors, or marines, or their legal representatives, shall be paid only to the party named in the certificate, and in current funds or by post-office money-order, and not by check or drafts, be, and the same is hereby, repealed; and hereafter the said claims of colored soldiers, sailors, and marines shall be paid in the same manner as similar claims are paid to white soldiers, sailors, and marines. quartermaster’s department.

Quartermaster’s Department.

For transportation of the army and its supplies: For transportation

Army transportation.

of the Army, including baggage of the troops when moving by land or water; of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from the depots of Philadelphia and Jeffersonville to the several posts and Army depots, and from those depots to the troops in the field; of horse equipment and of subsistence stores from the places of purchase and from the places of delivery, under contract, to such places 10 as the circumstances of the service may require them to be sent; of ordnance, ordnance-stores, and small-arms from the founderies and armories to the arsenals, fortifications, frontier posts, and Army depots; freights, wharfage, tolls, and ferriages; the purchase and hire of draught and pack animals, and harness, and the purchase and repair of wagons, carts, and drays, and of ships and other seagoing vessels, and boats required for the transportation of supplies and for garrison purposes: for drayage and cartage at the several posts; hire of teamsters; pay of enlisted men on extra duty driving teams, repairing means of transportation, and employed as train-masters, and in opening roads and building wharves; transportation of funds for the pay and other disbursing departments; the expense of sailing public transports on the various rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic and Pacific; for procuring water at such posts as, from their situation, require it to be brought from a distance, and for the disposal of sewerage and drainage; and for clearing roads and for removing obstructions from roads, harbors, and rivers to the extent which may be required for the actual operations of the troops in the field, being for the service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. one hundred and fifty thousand

Proviso.

Payment to Southern Pacific Company forbidden.

dollars: Provided, That no part of this sum shall be used for the payment for transportation over any line or lines owned, leased, or operated by the Southern Pacific Company, a corporation created by the laws of the State of Kentucky. MISCELLANEOUS. Natchez Cemetery roadway: For completion of the macadamized

National cemeteries.

Natchez, Miss.

or gravel road from the city of Natchez, Mississippi, to the national cemetery near that city, six thousand dollars. Road to cemetery, Springfield. Missouri: That the citizens

Phelps Boulevard, Springfield, Mo., authorized.

of Greene County, Missouri, are hereby authorized to improve or adorn, at their own expense, the road constructed by the Government from Springfield. Missouri, to the national cemetery near that city, and said road shall be known and designated as Phelps Boulevard. NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Navy Department.

naval establishment. Pay miscellaneous: To pay amounts found due by the accounting

Pay, miscellaneous.

Freight.

officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, five hundred and two dollars and sixty-six cents. To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account

Mileage, etc.

of mileage and traveling expenses of officers of the Navy traveling under orders, and for freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, nine hundred and sixty-six dollars and fifteen cents. For amount paid by Pay-Director Thomas H. Looker, United States

Thomas H. Looker.

Repayment.

Navy, to Passed Assistant Paymaster Henry R. Smith. United States Navy, for subsistence of members of the House Committee on appropriations while making an official visit on board the United States steamer Tallapoosa to the Norfolk Navy-Yard and Fortress Monroe, in March, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four, one hundred and forty-one dollars and twenty-five cents. Contingent. Bureau of Navigation: To pay amounts found

Bureau of Navigation.

Freight.

due by the accounting officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two hundred and ninety-nine dollars and ninety-seven cents. 11 Contingent, Bureau of Ordnance: To supply a deficiency in

Bureau of Ordnance

Contingent.

the appropriation for the contingent service, one thousand one hundred and ninety-five dollars and five cents. To supply a deficiency in the contingent service of the Bureau of Ordnance for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one thousand one hundred and nine dollars and seventy cents. To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of contingent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six. eight hundred and thirteen dollars. To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of contingent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, seventeen dollars and ninety cents. Contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting: To pay

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

Freight.

amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six. seven hundred and nineteen dollars and fifteen cents. To pay outstanding bills on account of the contingent service of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, fifty-one dollars and eighty-six cents. Transportation and Recruiting, Bureau of Equipment and

Transportation.

Recruiting: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers of the Treasury on account of transportation and recruiting, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, twenty-five dollars. Provisions. Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: To

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

Provisions.

pay amounts found due by the accounting officers of the Treasury on account of provisions, Navy, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-one cents. increase of the navy.

Increase of the Navy.

To pay H. Steers amount due for services as a civilian member

H. Steers.

Payment to, as member of the Advisory Board.

of the Naval Advisory Board from February first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to and including December thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, as follows: Eleven months, at the rate of five thousand dollars per annum, four thousand five hundred and eighty-three dollars and thirty-three cents: amount due for necessary traveling and other expenses to October thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two hundred and eight dollars and fifty cents; compensation for the six months ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. at five thousand dollars per annum, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all. seven thousand two hundred and ninety-one dollars and eighty-three cents. Steel cruisers, machinery, Bureau of Steam Engineering:

S. Archbold.

Payment to, as member of Advisory Board.

To pay S. Archbold amount due for services as a civilian member of the Naval Advisory Board from June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to and including December thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, as follows: Six and one-half months, at the rate of five thousand dollars per annum, two thousand seven hundred and eight dollars and thirty-three cents: amount due for necessary traveling and other expenses to November thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and seventy-four dollars and forty cents: compensation for the six months ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, at five thousand dollars per annum, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, five thousand three hundred and eighty-two dollars and seventy-three cents. 12 naval academy.

Naval Academy.

Board of Visitors, Naval Academy: To supply a. deficiency

Board of Visitors.

in the appropriation for expenses of the Board of Visitors to the Naval Academy in June, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one hundred and seventeen dollars and eighty-three cents. marine corps.

Marine Corps.

Provisions, Marine Corps: To pay amount due the Bureau of

Provisions.

Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department. United States Navy, for rations stopped at the several marine stations on account of naval hospitals, during the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and seventy-nine cents. Clothing, Marine Corps: To pay accounts on file for clothing

Clothing.

and manufacture of same during balance of fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five thousand three hundred and eighty-four dollars and three cents. Repair of barracks, Marine Corps: To pay accounts on file

Hire of quarters for enlisted men.

for hire of quarters for seven enlisted men employed as clerks and messengers in commandant’s adjutant and inspector’s, paymaster and quartermaster’s offices, Washington, District of Columbia, and assistant quartermaster’s offices, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, and San Francisco, California, from July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at twenty-one dollars each per month, and for three enlisted men employed as above, at ten dollars per month, one thousand nine hundred and sixty-three dollars and sixty cents. Transportation and recruiting, Marine Corps: To pay

Transportation and recruiting.

amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of transportation and recruiting, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and twenty-one dollars. Contingent, Marine Corps: For amounts found due by the accounting

Contingent.

officers on account of contingent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three hundred and ninety-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents. To pay amounts found due by the accounting

Freight.

officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, seventy-two cents. navy, miscellaneous. Payment to New England Transportation Company: To

New England transportation Company.

Payment to.

pay the claim of the New England Transportation Company of New Haven, Connecticut, for damages occasioned to a tender and barge belonging to said company by collision with the United States steamer Tallapoosa while passing through Hell Gate, July nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, seventy-six dollars and fifty cents. Payment to William H. Beard, owner dredge-boat Sampson:

William H. Beard.

Payment to.

To pay the claim of William H. Beard, of Brooklyn. New York, owner of the dredge-boat Sampson, for damages occasioned by the United States steamer Despatch in colliding with the Sampson while the latter was at anchor in the Wallabout, near the navy-yard. New York, April fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one thousand three hundred and ninety-three dollars and seven cents. 13 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Interior Department.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the education

Educating feeble-minded youth.

of feeble-minded children belonging to the District of Columbia, four hundred and nine dollars and fifty-seven cents. Pension Building: To pay the Pittsburgh Bridge Company for

Pension building.

iron plates added to the roof rafters of the main hall of the new building for the Pension Office, not included in the original design, three hundred and eighty-seven dollars. Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb: For the support

Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb.

of the institution, including salaries and incidental expenses, and for books and illustrative apparatus, for general repairs and improvements, two thousand live hundred dollars. Industrial Christian Home: To aid The Industrial Christian

Industrial Christian Home.

Payment to.

Home Association of Utah in carrying on, under its articles of incorporation. the work of providing employment and means of self-support for the dependent women who shall have renounced polygamy, and their children of tender age, forty thousand dollars; and the unexpended balance of the appropriation for aiding in the establishment of an Industrial Home in the Territory of Utah contained in the act of Congress approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, entitled “An act making appropriations

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for sundry civil expenses of the Government for then fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and for other purposes,” shall be deemed a part of this appropriation; and the board of control mentioned in said former appropriation shall audit the expenditures under this appropriation and report yearly to the Secretary of the Interior. indian affairs.

Indian Affairs.

Telegraphing and purchase of Indian supplies: To pay the

Supplies.

expenses of purchasing goods and supplies for the Indian service, including rent of warehouse, and pay of necessary employees, advertising at rates not exceeding regular commercial rates, inspection, and all other expenses connected therewith, including telegraphing, one thousand five hundred dollars. Fulfilling treaty with Choctaws: This amount of annuity

Choctaws.

Annuity money.

money, lost to the Choctaw Nation by reason of a compromise made by the Secretary of the Treasury with the sureties on the bond of Lucien N. Robinson, deceased, late superintendent of Indian affairs, under the provisions of section thirty-four hundred and sixty-nine,

R. S., sec. 8489, p. 688.

Revised Statutes, as per letter of the Second Auditor dated March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two hundred and nineteen dollars and eighty-three cents. Fulfilling treaty with Seminoles: This amount of annuity

Seminoles.

Annuity money.

money, lost to the Seminole Nation by reason of a compromise made by the Secretary of the Treasury with the sureties on the bond of Lucien N. Robinson, deceased, late superintendent of Indian affairs, under the provisions of section thirty-four hundred and sixty-nine,

R. S., sec. 3469, p. 688.

Revised Statutes, as per letter of the Second Auditor dated March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one thousand three hundred and four dollars and ten cents. Fulfilling treaty with Creeks: This amount of annuity

Creeks.

money, lost to the Creek Nation by reason of a compromise made by the Secretary of the Treasury with the sureties on the bond of Lucien N. Robinson, deceased, late superintendent of Indian affairs, under the provisions of section thirty-four hundred and sixty-nine,

R. S., 3469, p. 688.

Revised Statutes, as per letter of the Second Auditor dated March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. also letter of G. W. Stidham, special Creek delegate, dated December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. two thousand eight hundred and sixty-five dollars and seventy-seven cents. 14 POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Post-Office Department.

For rent of premises now occupied by the Washington City post-office,

Washington post-office.

five thousand dollars. Mail depredations and post-office inspectors: For fees to

Mail depredations.

United States marshals, attorneys, and the necessary incidental expenses connected therewith, one thousand one hundred and four dollars and fifty cents, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six. Ship, steamboat, and way letters: For amount expended by

Ship, steamboat, and way letters.

postmasters in excess of appropriation, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, fifty dollars and eighty-three cents. To pay the claim of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad

Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad.

Payment to.

Post, p. 581.

Company, certified in House Executive Document Number Seventy, first session Forty-ninth Congress, five thousand and eighty-three dollars and twelve cents. For manufacture of adhesive postage and special delivery stamps,

Stamps.

six thousand eight hundred and eighty-four dollars and forty-five cents. For manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and

Stamped envelopes, etc.

letter sheets, sixty-five thousand two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and seventy-eight cents. For manufacture of registered package, tag, official, and dead

Official envelopes, etc.

letter envelopes, seventeen thousand eight hundred and thirteen dollars and forty-nine cents. The foregoing sums for the postal service shall be payable from the postal revenues of the respective years to which they are properly chargeable. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

For law and miscellaneous books for the library of the Department,

Library.

being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, six dollars and fifty cents. JUDICIAL. Fees of district attorneys: For payment of district attorneys

District attorneys’ fees.

and their assistants, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, twenty-five thousand five hundred and sixty-eight dollars and eighty-one cents. Fees of clerks: For fees of clerks. United States courts, being a

Clerks’ fees.

deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, eight thousand four hundred and sixty-five dollars and eighty-seven cents. For fees of clerks, United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two thousand seven hundred dollars and ninety-seven cents. For fees of commissioners and justices of the peace acting as commissioners,

Commissioners’ fees.

being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one thousand two hundred dollars. Fees of jurors: For fees of jurors, United States courts, fifty

Jurors’ fees.

thousand dollars. For fees of jurors. United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, fifteen thousand dollars. Fees of witnesses: For fees of witnesses, United States

Witnesses’ fees.

courts, two hundred thousand dollars. For fees of witnesses. United States courts, being a. deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, fifty-two thousands one hundred and fifty dollars. 15 For fees of witnesses, United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, sixteen thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight dollars and seventy-four cents. Support of prisoners: For support of prisoners, United States

Support of prisoners.

courts, forty thousand dollars. For support of prisoners, United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, eleven thousand seven hundred and forty dollars and sixty-eight cents. Rent of courtrooms: For rent of United States courtrooms,

Rent of courtrooms.

thirteen thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of United States courtrooms, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, eight thousand six hundred and twenty-eight dollars and three cents. For rent of United States courtrooms, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, four hundred and sixty-seven dollars and twenty cents. For miscellaneous expenses United States courts, being a deficiency

Miscellaneous.

for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three thousand three hundred and sixty-one dollars and fifty-three cents. Expenses of Territorial courts in Utah: For expenses of

Utah courts.

Territorial courts in Utah, five thousand dollars. For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, being a deficiency tor the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, nine thousand six hundred and ten dollars and ninety-four cents. For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, being a deficiency tor the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, five hundred and seventy-five dollars and sixty-five cents. Salaries, district judges: To pay the salary of the judge for

Judges’ salaries.

the southern district of Alabama from date of qualification, January thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at three thousand five hundred dollars per annum, one thousand four hundred and fifty-eight dollars and thirty-two cents. To pay the salary of the judge for the southern district of California from date of qualification. February fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at four thousand dollars per annum, one thousand six hundred and eleven dollars and seven cents. . Salaries, district attorneys: To pay the salary of the district

District attorneys’ salaries.

attorney for the southern district of California from date of qualification, April seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at two hundred dollars per annum, forty-six dollars and sixty-nine cents. Salaries, district marshals: To pay the salary of the district

Marshals’ salaries.

marshal for the southern district of California from date of qualification, February fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at two hundred dollars per annum, eighty dollars and fifty-three cents. Support of insane convicts: To enable the Attorney-General to

Insane convicts.

pay the States asylum for insane criminals at Auburn. New York, for the care and support of United States convicts, seven hundred and two dollars. SENATE.

Senate.

For horses and wagons, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Horses and wagons.

Fuel, etc.

For fuel, oil, and cotton-waste for heating department, two thousand eight hundred and ninety-four dollars and twenty-seven cents. For furniture and repairs of furniture, three thousand two hundred and forty-nine dollars and twenty-nine cents.

Furniture and repairs.

For packing boxes, forty-one dollars and eighty-three cents.

Packing boxes.

16 For folding speeches and pamphlets, six thousand seven hundred

Folding speeches.

and seventy-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, three thousand nine

Miscellaneous items.

hundred and sixty-two dollars and seventy cents. To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay to Caroline W. Pike,

Caroline W. Pike.

Payment to.

widow of Austin F. Pike, late a Senator from the State of New Hampshire, deceased, the amount of compensation as a Senator from October, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to October, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five thousand dollars. To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay to Mary S. Logan,

Mary S. Logan.

Payment to.

widow of John A. Logan, late a Senator from the State of Illinois, deceased, the amount of compensation as a Senator from December the twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-six to December the twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five thousand dollars. To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay W. R. Reynolds,

W. R. Reynolds.

Payment to.

for services as messenger of the Senate from January seventh to February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, inclusive, at the rate of one thousand four hundred and forty dollars per annum, the sum of one hundred and four dollars. To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay W. P. Brownlow

W. P. Brownlow.

Payment to.

for extra services in folding-room, two hundred and forty dollars. To pay Thornton A. Jackson, laborer of Senate from February

Thornton A. Jackson.

Payment to.

seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to March fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, inclusive, fifty-two dollars. That the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby,

William M. Olin.

Payment to.

authorized and directed to pay to William M. Olin the sum of one hundred and twenty-three dollars and thirty-three cents, being the amount of his compensation as clerk of the Committee on Indian Affairs, withheld from him by reason of his holding the office of clerk of customs, from December sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to January twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six; the same to be paid out of any balance of the appropriation for salaries of officers, clerks, messengers, and others, Senate, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay George N. Stranahan

George N. Stranahan.

Payment to.

for extra services on the Senate elevator from April first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. to March first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. two hundred and fifty dollars. For the purchase of the Edison electric-light plant, including

Electric-light plant.

Purchase of.

dynamo base and frame, engine, belting, steam pipes and fittings, wiring, lamps, sockets chandeliers, drop-lights, shades, and all other appurtenances now and for some thirty months on trial in the Senate wing of the Capitol, including the cost of engineer prior to December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. five thousand three hundred and fifty dollars; and the Architect of the Capitol is hereby authorized

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to expend the money appropriated by the act of August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. for an electric-light plant; and he

Report.

shall report to the next Congress what, if any, will be the additional expense for fixtures, and so forth. For clerk of Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, (C. S. Wilbur)

C. S. Wilbur.

Payment to.

from the fourth day of March to the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, seven hundred and eight dollars For compensation to J. M. Coombs, for injuries received by the

J. M. Coombs.

Payment to.

breaking of the gearing of the freight elevator under the sidewalk of the Senate wing of the Capitol, two thousand five hundred dollars; said amount to be in full for all damages and for medical and all other expenses incurred and to be incurred by said Coombs on account of said injuries. To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay one month’s salary

R. A. Fennell.

Payment to.

from April fifteenth to May fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to R. A. Fennell, a messenger of the Senate, removed from office, 17 as provided for by resolution of the Senate of August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one hundred and twenty-three dollars and thirty-four cents. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. To pay the widow of the late Abraham Dowdney the amount of salary

Abraham Dowdney.

Payment to widow

for the unexpired term of his service as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress, one thousand one hundred and fifty-four dollars and seventeen cents. To pay to the widow of the late John Arnot the amount of salary

John Arnot.

Payment to widow of.

for the unexpired term of his service and for mileage as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress, one thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars and seven cents. To pay to the widow of the late Lewis Beach the amount of salary

Lewis Beach.

Payment to widow of.

for the unexpired term of his service and for mileage as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress, two thousand nine hundred and thirty-six dollars and seventeen cents. To pay to the widow of the late W. T. Price, the amount of salary

W. T. Price.

Payment to widow of.

for the unexpired term of service and for mileage as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress, one thousand six hundred and forty-eight dollars and ninety-three cents. To pay to Caroline Urban. Christine Antz, and Julia Schuetze,

Michael Hahn.

Payment to sisters of.

sisters and heirs of the late Michael Halm, the amount of salary for the unexpired term of his service as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress, four thousand nine hundred and seventy-four dollars and forty-one cents to be paid in equal parts to said sisters. For allowance to members of the House of Representatives for

Stationery.

stationery, six hundred and twenty-five dollars. To pay A. W. Cochran for continuing and completing the index

A. W. Cochran.

Payment to.

of claims reported to Congress by the Commissioners of Southern Claims under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-one,

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and by the Court of Claims under the so-called “ Bowman Act” of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, at the rate of six dollars per day from the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to the fourth of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars. For allowance in full to the following contestants and contestees in contested-election

Contested election expenses.

Charles H. Page.

William A. Pirce.

G. W. Steele.

cases: To Charles H. Page, two thousand dollars; to William A. Pirce, two thousand dollars; to G. W. Steele, one thousand dollars; in all, five thousand dollars. To enable the Architect of the Capitol to place similar ventilating

Ventilation of House restaurant.

apparatus in the kitchen of the House restaurant to that now in use in the Senate restaurant, as authorized by the resolution of the House adopted January eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, eight hundred dollars. To pay Charles Holbrook for services as laborer from July first to

Charles Holbrook.

Payment to.

August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. seventy dollars. To pay R. T. Moses, for services rendered in the sealing-room

R.T. Moses.

Payment to.

during the mouths of December and January of the second session, Forty-ninth Congress, one hundred and forty-two dollars. That the Clerk of the House be, and he hereby is, authorized to

Edwin L. Jewell.

Payment to heirs of.

pay to the heirs of Edwin L. Jewell the salary provided for in the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation act approved July

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thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for one assistant index clerk during the session and three months after its close, from December sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to January fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. To enable the clerk, under resolution of the House, adopted January

James Riley.

eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, to pay

Payment of funeral expenses.

the funeral expenses of James Riley, who died while an employee of the House, 18 during the Forty-seventh Congress, one hundred and twenty-one dollars and seventy-five cents. To pay Henry Neal the difference between the pay of a laborer

Henry Neal.

Payment to.

and the pay of a messenger during the two sessions of the Forty-ninth Congress, four hundred and fifty-one dollars and seventy cents. To pay O. O. Stealey, clerk to the Speaker, at the rate of one thousand six

O. O. Stealey.

Payment to.

hundred dollars per annum, from July first to December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six hundred and sixty-six dollars. To pay Maurice Ruddlesden the difference between the pay of a laborer,

Maurice Ruddlesden.

Payment to.

at seven hundred and twenty dollars per annum, and that of a messenger, at the rate of three dollars and sixty cents per day, from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five hundred and eighty-three dollars and forty cents. government printing office.

Government Printing Office.

Extra pay for night work.

That the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to pay twenty-five per centum in addition to the amount paid for day labor to the employees of the Government Printing Office, such as compositors, pressmen, stereotypers, laborers, press-feeders, Record folders, and engineers, who were exclusively employed on the night forces of the Government Printing Office during the second session of the Forty-ninth

Proviso.

Amount paid to be deducted.

Congress: Provided, That in estimating the said twenty-five per cent, credit shall be given the Government for whatever has already been paid, or is now being paid to said employees above the rates for day work. To pay the sum of seventy-one dollars and twenty-five cents each

J. A. Patterson. John T. Whitaker, W. E. Miller. John Talbert, John A. Bayly. A. M. Sprague. R. W. Simmons. Russell Barnes, A. R. Hilton, J. R. Francis.

Payment to.

to J. A. Patterson, John T. Whitaker. W. E. Miller, and John Talbert; twenty-one dollars and seventy-five cents each to John A. Bayly and A. M. Sprague; twenty-one dollars to R. W. Simmons; six dollars and seventy-five cents each to Russell Barnes and A. R, Hilton: and four dollars and fifty cents to J. R. Francis, for services performed by them as employees of the Government Printing Office; in all, three hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents. fox and wisconsin rivers improvement For payment of judgments and awards recovered against the United States

Payment of judgments on account of damages, improvement of Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.

for flowage damages caused by the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin, and reported to Congress by the Attorney-General in Senate Executive Document Ninety-four, Forty-ninth Congress, second session, as follows: John Glatz. one hundred twelve dollars and fifty cents; Andreas Haesly, four hundred and twenty-two dollars; Rufus Lane, two hundred dollars; R. C. Ernst, three hundred and twenty-five dollars; Mary Young, six hundred sixty-two dollars and sixty-six cents: E. B. Fisk, four hundred fifty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents; William McLaren, five hundred thirty-six dollars and sixty-six cents; Frederick Nable. six hundred ninety-eight dollars; Henry Kuhn, four hundred and fifty dollars: Eliza A. Clark, three hundred and fifty dollars; Emily L. Stickney, three hundred dollars; Henry Kempf, two hundred and fifty dollars; John Kien, three hundred seventeen dollars and thirty-three cents; Robert Buckstaff, six hundred and fifty dollars; Charles Morgan, eight hundred five dollars and eighty-three cents; 19 Caroline Mitchell, Nellie Mitchell, Mary Blackman, Alice Mitchell,

Payment of judgments on account of damages, improvement of Fox and Wisconsin Rivers—Continued.

and Emma Mitchell, heirs of Samuel Mitchell, deceased, three hundred forty-one dollars and sixty-six cents; Sarah P. Locke, six hundred thirty-one dollars and sixty-six cents; T. A. Rogers, five hundred and eleven dollars; N. Naumer, five hundred eighty-two dollars and fifty cents; Nelson Allen, four hundred sixty-two dollars and fifty cents; William B. Knapp, six hundred ninety-one dollars and sixty-seven cents; John Gores, four hundred thirty-six dollars and sixty-six cents; G. A. Randall, two hundred and eighty dollars: Charles Kalbus, five hundred sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents; F. C. Arnold, four hundred and seventy-five dollars; Balthazar Gallatine, four hundred twenty-six dollars and sixty-six cents; Charles Rohr, five hundred ninety-one dollars and sixty-six cents; Carl Derber, four hundred dollars; George Rogers, two thousand four hundred and forty dollars; Commodore Rogers, one thousand four hundred and eighty dollars; Martha E. Roberts, two thousand two hundred thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents; D. L. Libbey, two thousand one hundred ninety-six dollars and ninety-six cents; Henry C. Westphal, three hundred and fifty dollars; L. C. Porter, three hundred and ten dollars; John Ryf, one thousand three hundred and seventy-five dollars; J. E. La Grange, one thousand two hundred and ninety dollars and sixty-six cents; W. H. Ternouth, four hundred and seventy dollars: Pauline Schaffer, substituted for August Schaffer, ninety dollars; Frederick Webber, seventy-five dollars: Fred. Malchow and John F. Brown, four hundred dollars; Ferdinand Flester, one hundred and fifty dollars; Ed. M. Brainerd, seven hundred and twenty-five dollars; August Beduhn, three hundred eleven dollars and sixty-six cents; P. C. Callup, four hundred and fifty dollars; Wilhelmine Naffin, four hundred fifty-three dollars and thirty-three cents; John R. Wheeler, four hundred forty-three dollars and thirty-three cents; George M. F. Arnold, three hundred fifty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents; Hugh Gear, four hundred eighty-three dollars and thirty-three cents; Mary Dickinson, six hundred and twenty-five dollars; A. Ackermann, three hundred fifteen dollars and twenty-five cents; Robert Jaenicke, four hundred sixty-two dollars and fifty cents; A. Merton, five hundred dollars; Regina Laescher, two hundred dollars; Lorenz Kenzel, one hundred and fifty dollars; John Scheer, one hundred dollars; Robert Petzhold, five hundred and sixty dollars; Orson Angell, eight hundred and forty dollars; Charles E. Angell, two hundred and fifty dollars; Nelson Shepperd, Catharine Shepperd, and Walter Shepperd, by his guardian ad litem, Nelson Shepperd, three hundred dollars; Thomas Davis, six hundred and sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents; Theodore Grubbe, one thousand three hundred dollars; Francis Weyerhurst, four hundred dollars; Lucas M. Miller, five thousand three hundred and thirty-two dollars; 20 Frederick Malchow. one hundred and forty dollars;

Payment of judgments on account of damages, improvement of Fox and Wisconsin Rivers—Continued.

Ludwig Malchow, three hundred dollars; Gottlieb Doehmel, one thousand two hundred and ten dollars; Eric B. Sternan. six hundred and eighty-two dollars; Mahala Sturtevant, one thousand dollars; Charles Robinson, three hundred and forty-four dollars; Patrick Quilty, one hundred dollars: G. W. Washburn, nine hundred dollars; The Island Park Association and Gabe Bouck, one thousand one hundred forty-four dollars and seventy-two cents; Peter McCourt, three hundred and fifty dollars; August Porath, four hundred and eighty dollars; John Winchlag. two hundred and ten dollars; John Behrand, one hundred dollars; John Leonard, six hundred and twenty-five dollars; Mary E. Wright, one thousand three hundred dollars; William E. Mills, six hundred and sixty dollars; Ed. L. Matthewson, three thousand nine hundred and forty-five dollars; George W. Merritt, executor of the last will and testament of Eliza Merritt, deceased, seven hundred and eighty-four dollars; Sedate D. Paddleford, two thousand four hundred dollars; John Strum, seven hundred and forty-five dollars: John Schroeder, seven hundred and forty-four dollars: Hausuma S. Bangs, as administratrix of the estate of Alexander Bangs, one thousand one hundred and forty dollars; A. S. Trow, seven hundred and fifty dollars; George Allanson, substituted for J. D. Harris, one hundred and sixty dollars; Mary W. Stow, two thousand seven hundred sixty-four dollars and eighty cents; Benjamin F. Moore, four thousand five hundred forty-two dollars and sixty-one cents; Hernan Hodgkin, two thousand eight hundred fifty-eight dollars and six cents; Ann White, seven hundred and forty-two dollars; Joseph Kinsman, four thousand nine hundred sixty-three dollars and ninety seven cents; D. D. Trelevan, surviving executor of last will and testament of T. J. Wood, deceased, one thousand four hundred and sixty-six dollars and forty-nine cents; Richard B. Charles, nine hundred and sixty dollars; William R. Tallmadge, as executor of the last will and testament of William R. Tallmadge and Sarah J. Tallmadge, deceased, three hundred and twenty dollars; Gustavus A. Bensom, and Henry A. Geisse, trustees of the estate of F. William Geisse, five hundred and twenty-four dollars; James Whitton, six hundred and eighty-two dollars; Dennis Ryan, three hundred and eighteen dollars: Nicholas Krebsbach, four hundred seventeen dollars and ninety cents; Peter Krebsbach. four hundred seventeen dollars and ninety cents; Mirton F. Mosher, as administrator of the estate of Jeremiah Mosher, deceased, one thousand four hundred seventy-seven dollars and fifty-two cents; L. H. Bishop, Luke W. Bishop, Lucerne Bishop. Lucretia Bishop, Louisa M. Bishop, and Lafayette Bishop, eight hundred and fifty-seven dollars; James A. Fisher, one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars and thirty-three cents; Ezra Peebles, six hundred four dollars and forty-five cents; 21 J. C. Robbins, seven hundred sixty-nine dollars and fifty-five cents;

Payment of judgments on account of damages, improvement of Fox and Wisconsin Rivers—Continued.

Cynthia B. Ripley, two hundred thirty-two dollars and twelve cents; Isaiah Rifenbach, one thousand one hundred forty-nine dollars and eighty-two cents; Valentine Mingel, one thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and eighty-eight cents; Alexander W. Stow, and Randall A. Stow, three thousand dollars; Marcellus Ayers, one hundred and fifty dollars; Harvey D. Saint John, six hundred dollars; Theodore Herling, three hundred dollars; Antoinette Herling, seventy-five dollars; W. H. Miller, as administrator of the estate of William Miller, deceased, and I. Newton Miller, three thousand three hundred seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents; John S. McDonald, six hundred and forty dollars; Ralph O. Fox and Edward McCaffrey, one hundred seven dollars and twenty cents; James Rockafellow, one hundred thirty-three dollars and thirty-eight cents; Catherine Stillwell, four hundred thirty-nine dollars and forty-five cents; Francis E. Aldrich, one hundred twenty dollars and seventy cents; George Ennis and Samuel Ennis, six hundred dollars; Martha J. Rundell, seventy-three dollars and twenty cents; Joseph Yates, three hundred dollars; R. S. Harrington, one hundred and twenty-five dollars; Henry B. Basing, fifty dollars; in all, one hundred thousand, twenty-four dollars and fifty-three cents. Provided, That hereafter the United States Government shall not

Provisos.

Limitation for bringing suits.

be held liable for damages heretofore or now caused by the overflow of the lands or other property of any person in the prosecution or maintenance by the United States Government of any of the works of improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin, unless the action or proceeding to ascertain and determine the amount for which compensation is now legally owing for the damages occasioned by such overflow, and as contemplated by the act of Congress approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, entitled “An act to aid in the improvement of the Fox and

Vol. 18, p. 506.

Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin,” shall have been or shall be commenced as provided in said act, and the acts amendatory thereof, prior to the passage of this act, and all claims and causes of action now existing upon which no proceeding has been already or shall be taken within the time last specified to enforce the same shall be forever barred. And the said act approved March third, eighteen

Vol. 18, chap. 166, p. 506, repealed.

hundred and seventy-five be. and the same is hereby, repealed, but no action or proceeding which shall be pending shall be in any way affected by this repeal: Provided, however, That all

Proviso.

Appeals.

appeals on the part of the United States to the courts from the awards and determinations of any such commission shall proceed in the same manner as though said act had not been repealed. To pay amount of judgment in favor of Charles Sweany for flow-age

Charles Sweany.

Payment to, dam ages, Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.

damages caused by the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin, certified by the Attorney-General in House Executive Document Number Two hundred and seven, Forty-ninth Congress, first session, one thousand, sixty-seven dollars and nine cents, being in addition to the sum of one hundred fourteen dollars and sixty-five cents appropriated for costs on appeal to the superior court in the deficiency appropriation act approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. 22 To pay the amounts due the several commissioners to ascertain

Payment of commissioners to ascertain damages, Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.

flowage damages caused by the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin, as follows: To Commissioner J. V. Swetting, one thousand one hundred seventy-three dollars and twenty-five cents; To Commissioner J. C. Burdick, one thousand four hundred forty dollars and ninety-five cents; To Commissioner J. C. Thompson, eight hundred eighty-two dollars and sixty cents To Commissioner G. H. Buckstaff, three hundred thirty-two dollars; To Commissioner E. M. Wadsworth, two hundred fifty-five dollars and fifteen cents: To Commissioner G. H. Read, three hundred fifty-seven dollars and thirty cents. To Commissioner J. C. Burdick, one thousand five hundred and sixty-four dollars; To Commissioner J. V. Swetting, one thousand five hundred and sixty-four dollars; To Commissioner B. L. Cornish, one thousand four hundred and eighty-five dollars; To Commissioner G. H. Buckstaff, one thousand four hundred and eighty-five dollars; In all, ten thousand five hundred and thirty-nine dollars and eighty-five cents. That so much of the act approved August fourth, eighteen hundred

Augusta G. Ruggles.

Amount appropriated tor, reduced.

Vol. 24, p. 283.

and eighty-six, making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six and for prior years, and for other purposes, as appropriates twenty-two thousand two hundred and eighty-seven dollars and six cents to pay the unappealed judgment and award of Augusta G. Ruggles, recovered against the United States, and reported by the Attorney-General in Executive Document Number Two hundred and seven, Forty-ninth Congress, first session, be, and the same is hereby, so amended as to appropriate only the sum of twenty thousand two hundred and eighty-seven dollars and six cents. judgments court of claims. For payment of judgments of the Court of Claims, as follows:

Payment of judgments, Court of Claims.

William Wicks, seventy-one dollars and seventy-nine cents; The Board of Field Officers of the Fourth Brigade of South Carolina Volunteer State troops, ten thousand three hundred and sixteen dollars; David C. Gist, three hundred and fourteen dollars; William F. Craig, ninety-three dollars: George W. Davidson, two hundred and three dollars: Delafield Du Bois, two hundred and sixty-nine dollars Duane W. Felshaw, ninety-five dollars; Robert S. Friend, one thousand and sixty-nine dollars; Alexander B. Groves, one hundred and ninety dollars: William J. Gaudin, three hundred and thirty-four dollars; Ralph L. Goodrich, nine hundred and fifty-one dollars; Thomas H. Butler, ninety-three dollars; Lewis T. Baxter, one hundred and fifty-one dollars; James M. Brown, two hundred and twelve dollars; John W. Bennett, fifty dollars; John R. Haskins, five hundred and ninety-seven dollars; Dwight G. Hull, one hundred and thirty-six dollars; Elijah F. Hall, seventeen dollars: James S. Harvie. one hundred and thirty-one dollars; Jacob Johnson, forty-one dollars; 23 Charles C. Morrow, fifty-one dollars:

Payment of judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

Charles Martindale, one hundred and eighty-five dollars: Leroy Neale, one hundred and twenty-eight dollars: Howard D. Spencer, one hundred and twenty-three dollars; Ezra T. Sprague, twenty-nine dollars; Adam C. Scott, forty-seven dollars; George J. Thompson, one hundred and forty-nine dollars; Jonathan C. Tipton, three hundred and fifteen dollars: Harvey S. Thompson, three hundred and thirty-four dollars; William J. Ware, one hundred and fifty-seven dollars; Frank J. Washabaugh. one hundred and sixty-three dollars; M. E. Hutchinson, nine hundred and twenty-five dollars: James B. Harper, ninety-four dollars: John W. Green, three hundred and fifty-one dollars; Joseph D. Husbands, one hundred and fifteen dollars; O. D. Laird, sixty dollars; James P. Rader, six hundred and forty-eight dollars; John F. Burrow, thirty-five dollars: Henry C. Cowles, sixty-seven dollars; Clayton C. Herr, eighteen dollars: George P. Waldron, one hundred and fifty-one dollars; Samuel Ellison, eighty-seven dollars: Joseph D. Husbands, five hundred and fifteen dollars; A. Winslow, one hundred and sixty-six dollars; William J. Folsom, two hundred and seventeen dollars; James W. Wartman, one hundred and sixty-six dollars; Thomas B. Ford, one hundred and fourteen dollars: Frank W. Fant, one hundred and twenty-three dollars; William G. Bogle, one hundred and one dollars: Thomas L. Edelen, three hundred and forty dollars; James H. Rose, three hundred and fifteen dollars: Elbert Wallace, three hundred and seventy-nine dollars; William Muirheid. four hundred and two dollars; Samuel Bell, four hundred and sixty dollars: D. D. Davies, nine hundred and sixty dollars; James H. Tinsley, six hundred and thirty-one dollars; James D. Stevenson, forty dollars: Abner Hazeltine, one hundred and fifty dollars: Joseph W. Dimmick, one hundred and” forty dollars: William J. Gayer, three hundred and eighty-three dollars; John T. Green four hundred and twenty-eight dollars. William D. McKinstry, fifty-two dollars; John Q. Tufts, one hundred and thirteen dollars; James D. Stevenson, one hundred and thirty-six dollars; James C. Anderson, two hundred and twenty-three dollars; George Paschal, two hundred and sixty-five dollars: A. T. Summey, one hundred and ninety-one dollars; Anthony Sambola. two hundred and thirty-one dollars: Fay Hempstead, two hundred and fourteen dollars; John E. Pound, six hundred and fifteen dollars: A. J. Northrup, three hundred and nineteen dollars: Johnson T. Platt, one hundred and forty dollars; W. G. B. Morris, five hundred and fifty-one dollars; James G. Harrison, ninety dollars; James G. Harrison, seventeen dollars; M. L. Rogers, administrator, four hundred and thirteen dollar Alfred E. Buck, fifty-nine dollars: J. H. Finks, one hundred and fifty-seven dollars: J. E. Johnson, four hundred and twenty-two dollars: Charles A. Marston, one hundred and six dollars: Alfred B. Getty, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars; Frank M. Hunter, two hundred and nine dollars; 24 William N. Payne, two hundred and ten dollars;

Payment of judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

Gustav Hahn, two hundred dollars: William H. McGrew, one hundred and seventy-nine dollars; Lovell H. Webb, sixty-eight dollars; Samuel Baird, ninety dollars; J. M. Tinney, ninety dollars; Southard Hoffman, fifty dollars; Frank Hardin, one hundred and seven dollars; M. F. Caldwell, seventy-eight dollars; George C. Neill, four hundred and twenty-six dollars; William H. Hunter, five hundred and twenty-one dollars; John H. Wallace, nine hundred and fifty-five dollars; Hugh W. Harris, twenty-three dollars; J. E. Johnson, one hundred and sixty dollars; James P. Rader, one hundred and fifty dollars; Benjamin Gardner, four hundred and twenty dollars and thirty-five cents; Charles P. Barrett, seven hundred and thirteen dollars; J. B. Frier, one hundred and sixty-six dollars; Henry T. Lee, one thousand four hundred and forty-four dollars; Samuel B. Crail. sixty-nine dollars; Adolphus D. Grim wood, seventy-nine dollars; John T. Davidson, two hundred and forty-three dollars; Julius H. Heyward, nine hundred and three dollars; To pay the judgment of the Court of Claims in favor of the Pacific Railroad, eighty-five thousand three hundred and ninety-six dollars and twenty-four cents, being in addition to the sum of forty-four thousand eight hundred dollars and seventy-four cents,

Vol. 24, p. 275.

appropriated by the act approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to pay a judgment in favor of said Pacific Railroad, which two sums shall be in full satisfaction of the judgment in favor of the Pacific Railroad reported to Congress in the House Executive Document Number Twenty-nine, Fiftieth Congress, first session. Joshua Bishop, eight hundred and sixteen dollars and fifty-eight cents, with interest at five per centum, from May sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six; F. M. Symonds, one thousand one hundred and twenty-two dollars and twenty-nine cents, with interest at five per centum, from May sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six; Susanna E. Dunn, administratrix, two thousand two hundred and thirty-eight dollars and ten cents, with interest at five per centum, from May sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six; John V. Bouvier, seventy-four dollars and thirty-two cents; William M. Parks and Company, one thousand one hundred and ninety-eight dollars and sixty-nine cents; G. T. Bonner and Company, one thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars and forty-two cents; Vernam and Hoy, five hundred and fifty-three dollars and seventy-three cents; E. P. Scott and Company, four hundred and fifty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents; Philip W. Schneider, four thousand five hundred dollars; W. L. Bryan, seventy-five dollars; John H. Wallace, two hundred and eighteen dollars: L. W. Billingsley, five hundred and thirty-eight dollars; Horace E. Andrews, three hundred and five dollars; B. W. Etheridge, eighty-six dollars; John McGowan, seven hundred and sixty-one dollars and fifty-five cents; William A. Morgan, nine hundred and sixty-four dollars; Joseph E. Jones, seven hundred dollars; 25 George R. Durand, four hundred and forty-five dollars and ninety-eight

Payment of judgments. Court of Claims—Continued.

cents; James M. Forsyth, seven hundred and thirty-nine dollars and eight cents: George B. Livingston, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; William W. Rhodes, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; Henry R. Baker, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; David G. McRitchie, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; William H. Webb, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; Samuel Belden, five hundred and seventy-three dollars and twenty-six cents; Zera L. Tanner, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; William P. Randall, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; Edward T. Strong, six hundred and ninety-two dollars and seventy cents; M. H. Crawford, eighty-nine dollars and ninety-five cents; John L. Neilson, one hundred and seventy-four dollars and thirty-six cents; John Lowe, four hundred and sixty dollars and fifty-two cents; F. M. Dearborne, four hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty cents; James M. Flint, five hundred dollars; Charles H. Rockwell, six hundred and ninety-one dollars and sixty cents; John R. Musick, ninety dollars; Harry R. Probasco, two hundred and ten dollars; Joseph P. Shaw, sixty-six dollars; Charles F. Hill, two hundred and three dollars; Jacob C. Harper, two hundred and ninety-two dollars; John Mefford, two hundred and ninety-eight dollars; Nannie T. Bondurant, executrix, two hundred and twelve dollars; Frank D. Mead, ninety-one dollars; McLain Jones, two thousand one hundred and nine dollars; Frederick W. Perkins, six hundred and eleven dollars; James L. Strain, seventy-nine dollars; Frederick E. Smith, seventy dollars; Joseph M. Stafford, one hundred and thirty-nine dollars: William N. Hayward, one hundred and thirty-five dollars; Thomas G. Henderson, one hundred and sixty-nine dollars; William B. Tinsley, sixty dollars; William W. Stoops, fifty-one dollars; James W. Lacy, fifty-eight dollars; . John H. Stevenson, four thousand two hundred and sixty-six dollars and ten cents; John C. Wood, fifty-two dollars: John W. Shook, six hundred and thirty-eight dollars; H. Cabaniss, two hundred and sixty-four dollars; M. A. Lewis, one hundred and sixty-two dollars; R. A. Donnelly, three hundred and forty dollars; William W. Burnett, sixteen dollars; James Denton, forty-eight dollars; James Parks, seventy-four dollars; Daniel Gunn, eighty-five dollars; C. B. Coatney, one hundred and ten dollars; Richard Kennedy, one hundred and sixty-eight dollars; 26 James Nash, eight hundred and sixty-nine dollars and twenty-seven

Payments of judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

cents; William A. Cooper, one thousand one hundred and two dollars and seventeen cents: Thomas S. Collier, one thousand one hundred and two dollars and seventy-eight cents; Thomas Bennett, one thousand five hundred and sixty-four dollars and thirty-two cents; Thomas P. Venable, nine hundred and fifty-four dollars and forty-nine cents; William Jones, one thousand two hundred and thirty dollars and thirty-one cents; Joseph Swift, one thousand three hundred and seventy-four dollars and sixteen cents; Margaret Harding, administratrix of J. Harding, one thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars and twenty-five cents; Andrew Harman, eighty-nine dollars and fifty cents; James Hayes, one thousand one hundred and fifty-one dollars and twenty-four cents; Lizzie E. Simpson, administratrix of Andrew Milne, one thousand two hundred and eighty-six dollars and thirty-six cents: Elisha J. Beacham, one thousand and fifty-two dollars and fifty-five cents; Henry Ann Stuart, administratrix of Charles Stuart, one thousand one hundred and thirty-one dollars and eighty-six cents; John L. Davis, one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and eighty-three cents; Warren Barnard, eight hundred and ninety-three dollars and seventy-seven cents; Warren Kidder and Company, thirty-nine dollars and five cents; William and John O’Brien, four thousand three hundred and fifty-two dollars and twenty-one cents; H. G. Marquand, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars and fifty-seven cents; Morgan. Keene and Company, one hundred and sixty-seven dollars and forty-nine cents; Grant and Son, eight hundred and forty-one dollars and forty-one cents; Grant and Company, ninety-four dollars and sixty-one cents; Junius W. Branham, two hundred and twenty-eight dollars; Samuel C. Dunlap, one thousand one hundred and forty-five dollars; J. W. McMath, one hundred and seventy-one dollars; John C. Brittain, six hundred sixty-eight dollars; Leland Brothers and Company, one hundred and sixty-five dollars and forty-two cents; Samuel M. Hilterbrand, sixty-nine dollars and twenty cents; Harvey D. Wilson, one hundred dollars; in all, one hundred and eighty-four thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight dollars and

Proviso.

Appeal.

Payment of claims certified by accounting officers of the Treasury.

sixteen cents: Provided, That none of the judgments herein provided for shall be paid until the right of appeal shall have expired.

Sec. 2. That for the payment of a portion of the claims certified to be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five

Vol. 18, p. 110.

of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under section

Vol. 23, p. 254.

two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in House Executive Document Number Nineteen, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated, as follows:

27 CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by First Comptroller.

state department.

Department of State.

Foreign intercourse: For salaries Consular Service, eighteen

Consular salaries.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, one hundred and ten dollars and sixty-five cents; For contingent expenses United States consulates, eighteen hundred

Contingent expenses, consulates.

and eighty-four and prior years, two hundred and eighty dollars and ninety-five cents; For relief and protection of American seamen, eighteen hundred

Relief of American seamen.

and eighty-four and prior years, four hundred and twenty-three dollars and sixty-two cents; For loss on bills of exchange, diplomatic service, eighteen hundred

Loss on exchange.

and eighty-four and prior years, thirty-seven dollars and forty-three cents For running and marking the boundary-line between the United States

Mexican boundary.

Vol. 9, p. 801.

and Mexico (act August twelfth, eighteen hundred and forty-eight), seventy-seven dollars and seventy-six cents. treasury department.

Treasury Department.

Internal revenue: For salaries and expenses of collectors of internal

Internal revenue.

Collectors’ salaries.

revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, four thousand sixty-eight dollars and thirty cents. For salaries and expenses of agents and subordinate officers of

Agents expenses.

internal revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, three hundred and twenty-one dollars and forty-five cents. For expenses of assessing and collecting internal revenue, eighteen

Assessing and colecting.

hundred and seventy-five and prior years, two hundred and eight dollars. For refunding moneys erroneously received and covered into the

Refunding erroneous receipts.

Treasury prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, nine hundred and seventy dollars and fifteen cents. For refunding taxes illegally collected prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty-nine cents. For drawback on stills exported (act March first, eighteen hundred

Drawback on stills.

Vol. 20, p.842.

and seventy-nine), nine hundred dollars. For refunding taxes illegally collected prior to July first, eighteen

Refunding taxes.

hundred and eighty-three, fourteen thousand one hundred and twenty-eight dollars and sixty-two cents: Provided, That if it appear by

Proviso.

Payment.

legal proof, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, that any of the corporations, named in said Executive document as paving said tax, never deducted or with held the same from the alien holders of such stock or bonds and that the same is not due to said aliens, payment may be made to the corporation. miscellaneous. For propagation of food-fishes, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Propagation of food fishes.

and prior years, four dollars and thirty cents. navy department.

Navy Department .

For miscellaneous expenses. Hydrographic Office, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, one thousand

Hydrographic Office.

four hundred and thirty-four dollars and ninety-seven cents. interior department.

Interior Department.

For contingent expenses Department of the Interior, eighteen

Contingent expenses.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, one hundred and thirty-three dollars and ten cents. 28 For expenses of the Eighth Census, one hundred and twenty-eight

Eighth Census.

dollars and forty-five cents. Public land service: For salaries and commissions of registers

Public lands.

Salaries, registers and receivers

and receivers, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, two thousand eight hundred and fifty-one dollars and twenty cents. For contingent expenses of land offices, eighteen hundred

Contingent expenses, land offices.

and eighty-four and prior years, eighty-two dollars and thirty-one cents. For expenses of depositing public moneys, eighteen hundred and

Expenses, depositing public money.

eighty-four and prior years, sixty cents. For depredations on public timber, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Timber depredations.

and prior years, one hundred and thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents. For surveying the public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior

Surveying.

years, one hundred dollars. For Geological Survey, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and

Geological Survey.

prior years, to pay the claims numbered two hundred and fifty-three thousand two hundred and thirty-nine and two hundred and fifty thousand six hundred and sixty-six, certified in said Executive Document Number Nineteen, thirty-six dollars and forty-six cents. For reimbursement to receivers of public moneys for excess of

Reimbursing receivers.

deposits, nine hundred and ninety-three dollars and three cents. For expenses of inspectors. General Land Office, eighteen hundred and

Inspectors.

eighty-four and prior years, fifteen dollars. For five, three and two per centum fund to States, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, seven

Five, three, and two per cent. fund.

thousand nine hundred and forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents. department of justice.

Department of Justice.

Judicial expenses: For fees and expenses of marshals. United

Marshals’ fees.

States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, seven hundred and eighty-six dollars and thirty cents. For fees of district attorneys, United States courts, eighteen hundred

District attorneys’ fees.

and eighty-four and prior years, one hundred and seventy-five dollars and sixty cents. For fees of clerks, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Clerks’ fees.

and prior years, thirty-eight dollars. For fees of commissioners, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Commissioners’ fees.

and prior years, one hundred and thirty-one dollars and eighty-five cents. For fees of witnesses, United States courts, eighteen hundred and

Witnesses’ fees.

eighty-four and prior years, ninety-eight dollars and eighty cents. For fees of jurors, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Jurors’ fees.

and prior years, eighty dollars and twenty cents. For support of prisoners, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Support of prisoners.

and eighty-four and prior years, two hundred and sixty-three dollars. For miscellaneous expenses, United States courts, eighteen

Expenses, courts.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, two thousand and twenty-one dollars and fifty cents. For expenses of United States courts, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine and prior years, forty-four dollars. For salaries, district marshals, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and

Marshals’ salaries.

prior years, thirty-one dollars and eighty-eight cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY FIRST AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of Customs.

For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs prior to July

Collecting customs.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, seventy-three thousand two hundred and twenty-six dollars and seventy-two cents. For fuel, lights, and water for public buildings, eighteen hundred

Fuel, etc., public buildings.

and eighty-four and prior years, sixty-seven dollars. 29 For lighting and buoying Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio Rivers,

Lighting, etc., Mississippi. Missouri, and Ohio Rivers.

Furniture, public buildings.

eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, thirty dollars. For furniture and repairs of same for public buildings, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, two dollars and fifty cents. For salaries keepers of lighthouses, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Lighthouse keepers.

and prior years, one hundred and seventy-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For relief of William J. Smith, late surveyor of customs, Memphis, Tennessee,

William J. Smith.

Payment to.

two thousand and four dollars and ninety-nine cents. WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims, Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of two and three years’ volunteers, eighteen hundred and

Pay. two and three years’ volunteers.

seventy-one and prior years, two hundred and fifty-one thousand two hundred and fifty-two dollars and eighty-two cents. For pay of volunteers (Mexican war), eighteen hundred and seventy-one

Mexican war volunteers.

and prior years, ten dollars and seventy-two cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Army pay.

and prior years, fourteen thousand and fifty-two dollars and thirty-seven cents. For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, eighteen

Bounty.

hundred and seventy-one and prior years, two hundred and eighty-three thousand nine hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty-six cents. For bounty act July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six,

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eighteen hundred and eighty and prior years, fifty-one thousand two hundred and eighteen dollars and fifty-six cents. For expenses of recruiting, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior

Recruiting expenses.

years, seven dollars and seventy-five cents. For medical and hospital department, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Medical department.

and prior years, sixty-seven dollars. For traveling expenses of First Michigan Cavalry prior to July

First Michigan Cavalry.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, three hundred and sixty-five dollars and eighty-two cents. For traveling expenses of California and Nevada Volunteers prior

California and Nevada volunteers.

to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, forty-nine dollars and forty-seven cents. For contingencies of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Contingencies. Army.

and prior years, forty-nine dollars and ten cents. For collecting, drilling, and organizing volunteers, eighteen hundred.

Volunteers, collecting, etc.

and seventy-one and prior years, thirty-nine dollars and fifty cents. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (INDIAN) CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Indian claims. Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For contingencies of the Indian Department, eighteen hundred and

Contingencies.

eighty-four and prior years, for payment of the claim numbered nine thousand one hundred and forty-seven in said Executive Document Number Nineteen, nine dollars and forty cents. For support of Klamaaths and Modocs, eighteen hundred and

Klamaths and Modocs.

eighty-four and prior years, two hundred and sixty-nine dollars. For twenty per centum additional compensation, prior to July

Twenty per cent.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, two hundred and seventy-two dollars and eighty-three cents. For pay of Indian agents, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior

Indian agents.

years, three dollars and one cent. For incidental expenses of Indian service in Oregon, eighteen hundred

Oregon, incidental expenses.

and eighty-four and prior years, five hundred dollars. For support of Indian schools, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Indian schools.

and prior years, four dollars. 30 For support of Crows, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior

Crows.

years, one thousand one hundred and fifty-five dollars. For transportation of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Supplies, transportation.

and prior years, except the claim numbered nine thousand six hundred and one in said Executive Document Number Nineteen, four thousand and seven dollars and forty-seven cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Interior Department.

interior department. For Army pensions, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior

Pensions.

years, three hundred and ninety-four dollars and eighty-three cents. For fees of examining surgeons, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Examining surgeons.

and prior years, thirty-nine dollars. war department.

War Department.

For Signal Service, incidental expenses, eighteen hundred and

Signal Service.

eighty-five, two hundred and fifty-four dollars and eighty cents. For Signal Service, incidental expenses, eighteen hundred and

Incidental expenses.

eighty-four and prior years, four hundred and one dollars and forty-five cents. For Signal Service, transportation, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Transportation, Signal Service.

and prior years, for the payment of the claims numbered eighty-nine thousand six hundred and forty-four, eighty-nine thousand six hundred and forty-three, and eighty-nine thousand and thirty-three, in said Executive Document Number Nineteen, forty-two dollars and thirty-four cents. For contingencies of fortifications, seven thousand three hundred

Fortifications.

and four dollars and seven cents. For gunboats on western rivers, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior

Gun-boats.

years, twenty dollars and fifty-six cents. For construction and operation of a line of telegraph on the

Army telegraph.

frontier settlements of Texas prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four. fifteen cents. For expenses of minutemen and volunteers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and

Minute men.

Ohio, fifty-four dollars and seventy-five cents. For Rogue River Indian war prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Rogue River Indian war.

eighty-four, one thousand three hundred and nine dollars and seventy-one cents. For twenty per centum additional compensation

Twenty per cent.

prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, one hundred and fifty-nine dollars and sixty-six cents. For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and Washington

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, and eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, one thousand three hundred and ninety-five dollars and twenty-nine cents. For refunding to States expenses incurred in raising volunteers,

Expenses of States, raising volunteers.

ninety-two thousand one hundred and fifty-six dollars and seventy-two cents. For subsistence of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Army subsistence.

and prior years, three thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and forty-three cents. For regular supplies. Quartermasters Department, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Quartermaster’s Department, regular supplies.

and prior years, except the claim numbered eighty-one thousand one hundred and two. in said Executive Document Number Nineteen, one thousand three hundred and eighty-two dollars and thirty-one cents. 31 For incidental expenses, Quartermasters’ Department, eighteen

Quartermaster’s Department, incidental expenses.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, one thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars and fifty-two cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Army transportation.

and eighty-four and prior years, except the claims of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, certified in said Executive Document Number Nineteen, twenty thousand and sixty-three dollars and seventy-five cents. For fifty per centum of arrears of Army transportation due certain

Fifty per cent, arrears transportation.

land-grant railroads, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, six thousand five hundred and fifty-one dollars and eighty-four cents. For barracks and quarters, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and

Barracks and quarters.

prior years, thirteen thousand nine hundred and seventy-seven dollars and seventy-one cents. For construction and repair of hospitals, eighteen hundred

Hospitals.

and eighty-four and prior years, three thousand one hundred and eighty-four dollars and eighty-nine cents. For clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Clothing, camp and garrison equipage.

and prior years, one thousand four hundred and fifty-four dollars and sixty-three cents. For horses for cavalry and artillery, eighteen hundred and eighty-four

Horses.

and prior years, three thousand nine hundred and sixty-four dollars and fifty-one cents. For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States

Commutation of rations. prisoners of war.

and to soldiers on furlough prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, nineteen thousand five hunched and fifty-nine dollars and forty-four cents. For horses and other property lost in the military service prior to

Horse, etc., claims.

July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, one hundred and seven thousand six hundred and ninety-three dollars and seventy-two cents. NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy claims, Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Navy pay.

eighty-four, nine thousand seven hundred and ninety-two dollars and forty-three cents. For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and

Miscellaneous.

prior years, one hundred and forty-four dollars and ten cents. For pay, Marine Corps, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Marine Corps pay.

eighty-four, seventy-five dollars and sixty-two cents. For extra pay, Pacific Squadron, act March third, eighteen hundred

Extra pay, Pacific squadron.

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and fifty-three, three hundred and thirty-nine dollars and ninety-one cents. For equipment of vessels. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen

Equipment of vessels.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, four hundred and sixty-three dollars and thirty cents. For contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, three hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty-six cents. For construction and repair. Bureau of Construction and Repair,

Bureau of construction and Repair.

eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, two thousand one hundred and forty-five dollars and eighty-four cents. For provisions. Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

hundred and eighty-four and prior years, two thousand and ninety-five dollars and thirty-one cents. For Medical Department. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, eighteen hundred

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

and eighty-four and prior years, five dollars. For indemnity for lost clothing prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Lost clothing.

eighty-four, seven hundred and eighty-eight dollars and seventeen cents. 32FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 4, 5. 1888. For payment on account of clothing or bedding destroyed by order

Destroyed clothing.

for sanitary purposes in preventing the spread of contagious diseases, one hundred and eighty-nine dollars and five cents. For bounty for the destruction of enemies’ vessels prior to July

Bounty, destruction of enemies’ vessels.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, three hundred and ninety-three dollars and thirty-four cents. For enlistment bounties to seamen, prior to July first, eighteen

Enlistment bounties.

hundred and eighty-four, two thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars and fifty cents. For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses

Mileage claims.

and mileage, allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Graham versus United States, eighteen thousand seven hundred and sixty-nine dollars and twenty three cents.

Sec. 3.

That for the payment of a portion of the claims certified to

Postmasters’ salaries.

be due by the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department under appropriations, the balances of which have been

Vol. 18, p. 110.

exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four and

Vol. 23, p. 254.

prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in House Executive Document Number Thirty-two, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated as follows:

For compensation of postmasters readjusted under act of March

Readjusted compensation.

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third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, payable from deficiency in postal revenues, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and sixty thousand two hundred and eighty-six dollars and five cents For deficiency in postal revenues, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Postal revenues.

and prior years, except the claims designated as A l, A 2, and A 3 and the claims numbered eight thousand six hundred and forty-six and nine thousand four hundred and ninety-five in said Executive Document Number Thirty-two, forty-nine thousand eight hundred and fifty-four dollars and seventy-nine cents.

Approved, February 1, 1888.

Chap. 5: making an appropriation to carry into effect the provisions of an act approved March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to establish agricultural experimental stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of acts supplementary thereto. 25 Stat. 32 1888-02-01 Chapter 5 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 5.—

An Act making an appropriation to carry into effect the provisions of an act approved March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to establish agricultural experimental stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of acts supplementary thereto.

February 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agricultural experiment stations.

That to carry into effect the provisions of an act approved March second, eighteen hundred

Vol. 24, p. 440.

and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States, under the provisions of an act

Vol. 12, p. 503.

approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of the acts supplementary thereto,” the sum of five hundred and

Appropriation.

eighty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, February 1, 1888.

Chap. 7: to make additional appropriation for the printing of the eulogies delivered in Congress on the late John A. Logan. 25 Stat. 33 1888-02-06 Chapter 7 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 7, 9, 10. 1888.33

CHAP. 7.—

An Act to make additional appropriation for the printing of the eulogies delivered in Congress on the late John A. Logan.

February 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John A. Logan.

Appropriation to print additional copies of eulogies.

Vol. 24, p. 487.

That the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be. and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of printing portraits for additional copies of the eulogies delivered in the Congress of the United States upon the late John A. Logan, said portraits to be printed in accordance with “An act to authorize the printing of the eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late John A. Logan.” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Approved, February 6, 1888.

Chap. 9: to grant an American register to the foreign-built bark “Nordstjernen.” 25 Stat. 33 1888-02-15 Chapter 9 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 9.—

An Act to grant an American register to the foreign-built bark “Nordstjernen.”

February 15, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

“Nordstjernen.”

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to issue an American ‘register to the foreign-built bark “ Nordstjernen,”

American register to foreign-built bark.

wrecked or disabled in or near the waters of the United States and towed into a port thereof, said vessel having been condemned and ordered to be sold, and bought by citizens of the United States, by whom said vessel has been repaired at an expense of more than five-sixths of the present cost thereof.

Approved, February 15, 1888.

Chap. 10: to punish robbery, burglary, and larceny, in the Indian Territory. 25 Stat. 33 1888-02-15 Chapter 10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 10.—

An Act to punish robbery, burglary, and larceny, in the Indian Territory.

February 15, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Horse stealing, etc., in Indian Territory.

That any person hereafter convicted in the United States courts having jurisdiction over the Indian Territory or parts thereof, of stealing any horse, mare, gelding, filly, foal, ass or mule, when said theft is committed in the Indian Territory, shall be punished by a fine of not more than

Punishment.

one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not more than fifteen years, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 2. That any person hereafter convicted of any robbery or

Robbery and burglary.

Punishment.

burglary in the Indian Territory shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding one thousand dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding fifteen years, or both, at the discretion of the court; Provided, That this act

Provisos.

Offenses upon Indians, etc.

shall not be so construed as to apply to any offense committed by one Indian upon the person or property of another Indian, or so as to repeal any former act in relation to robbing the mails or robbing any person of property belonging to the United States: And provided further,

Pending trials.

That this act shall not affect or apply to any prosecution now pending, or the prosecution of any offense already committed.

Sec. 3. That all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed:

R. S., secs 2154–6, p. 375.

Proviso.

Trial for prior offenses.

Provided, however, That all such acts and parts of acts shall remain in force for the punishment of all persons who have heretofore been guilty of the crime of larceny in the Indian Territory.

Approved, February 15, 1888.

Chap. 12: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at some accessible point in the County of Saint Charles in the State of Missouri, below the city of Saint Charles. 25 Stat. 34 1888-02-17 Chapter 12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 34FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 12. 1888.

CHAP. 12.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at some accessible point in the County of Saint Charles in the State of Missouri, below the city of Saint Charles.

February 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saint Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad Company may bridge Missouri River at Saint Charles, Mo.

That the Saint Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad Company, an incorporation organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, and owning and operating a railroad in the State of Missouri, its assigns or successors, is hereby authorized to construct and maintain a. bridge across the Missouri River at such point as may be hereafter selected by said corporation between the City of Saint Charles and the mouth of the Missouri River, in the County of Saint Charles, in the State of Missouri, as shall best promote the public convenience and welfare and the necessities of business and commerce, and also to construct accessory works to secure the best practicable channel-way for navigation and confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel at such point, and to lay on and over said bridge one or more railroad tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river at or opposite said point.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed and built without interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure that object the

Secretary of War to approve location, plans, etc.

said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines to high and low water, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be

Provisos.

Spans.

built: Provided, That if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall have three or more channel spans, and shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above high water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure, nor shall the spans of said bridge be less than three hundred feet in length, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river, and not less than three hundred feet in length: And provided also, That if any bridge built under this act

Draw.

shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans of not less than one hundred and sixty feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall not be less than three hundred feet, and the headroom under such span shall not be less than ten feet above

Opening draw.

high-water mark: Provided also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from

Lights.

sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe: Provided also, That all railroad

Other roads to have right of way.

companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them desiring such use, shall fail

Pay for use.

to agree upon the sum or sums, to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be de- FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 12, 13. 1888.35cided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval of location, etc.

upon receiving such plan and map and other information, and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan and with such accessory works and at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify the company that he approves the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works, during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War, and in case of any litigation

Litigation.

arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States of the eastern district of the State of Missouri, in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located.

Sec. 4. That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and

To be lawful structure and post-route.

constructed under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States.

Sec. 5. That the United States shall have the right of way for

Postal telegraph.

such postal and telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government may construct or control.

Sec. 6. That Congress shall have power at any time to alter

Right to amend, etc., reserved.

amend, or repeal this act. so as to prevent or remove all maternal and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge and its accessory works: and all alterations of said bridge shall be made and all such obstructions shall be removed at the expense of the owners of or persons controlling such bridge: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed

Proviso.

as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers,

Protection of navigation.

or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Approved, February 17, 1888.

Chap. 13: to authorize the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 35 1888-02-18 Chapter 13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 13.—

An Act to authorize the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

February 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Choctaw Coal and Railway Company authorized to build railway, telegraph, and telephone fine through Indian Territory.

That the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Minnesota, be. and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing, owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway and telegraph and telephone line through the Indian Territory, beginning at a point on Red River (the southern boundary line), at the bluff known as Rocky Cliff in the Indian Territory, and running thence by the most

Location.

feasible and practicable route through the said Indian Territory to a point on the east boundary line, immediately contiguous to the

Post, p. 668.

west boundary line of Polk or Sevier Counties in the State of Arkansas: also, a branch line of railway to be constructed from the most suitable point on said main line for 36FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 13. 1888. obtaining a feasible and practicable route in a northwesterly direction to the leased coal veins of said Choctaw Coal and Railway Company in Tobucksey County. Choctaw Nation: with the right to construct, use, and maintain such tracks, turnouts, branches, and sidings and extensions as said company may deem it in their interest to construct along and upon the right of way and depot grounds herein provided for.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Right of way.

purposes of railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one hundred feet in width through said Indian Territory for

Width.

said main line and branch of the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company: and to take and use a strip of land two hundred

Stations.

feet in width, with a length of three thousand feet, in addition to right of way, for stations. for every ten miles of road, with the right to use such additional ground where there are heavy cuts or fills as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed. not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side of said right of way. or as much

Provisos.

thereof as may be included in said cut or fill: Provided, That no more than said addition of land shall be taken for any one station: Provided further,

Lands not to be sold.

That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the nation or tribe of Indians from which the same shall be taken.

Sec. 3. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Damages.

lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of any of the Indian nations or tribes through which it may be constructed, full compensation shall be made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway. In case of failure to make amicable settlement with any occupant such compensation shall be determined by the appraisement

Appraisement.

of three disinterested referees, to be appointed, one (who shall act as chairman) by the President, one by the

Referees.

chief of the nation to which said occupant belonged, and one by said railway company, who before entering upon the duties of their appointment, shall take and subscribe, before a district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, an oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointment, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to, and tiled with, the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days from the completion thereof; and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in case of the

Substitution on failure to appoint.

absence of a member, after due notice. And upon the failure of either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be filled by the district judge of the court held at Fort Smith, Arkansas, or by the district judge of the northern district of Texas, upon the application of the other party. The chairman of said board shall appoint the time and place for all hearings,

Compensation.

within the nation to which said occupant belongs. Each of said referees shall receive for his services the sum of four

Witnesses’ fees.

Costs.

dollars per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any case submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile. Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by the courts of said nations. Costs, including compensation of the referees, shall be made a part of the award, and be paid by such railroad company. In case the referees can not agree,

Disagreement.

then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party being dis satisfied with the finding of the referees shall have the right, within ninety days after the making of

Appeal.

the award and notice of the same, to appeal by original petition to the district court held at Fort Smith, Arkansas, or the district court for the northern district of Texas, 37 which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject matter of said petition, according to the laws of the State in which the same shall be heard provided for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. If upon the hearing of said appeal the judgment of the court shall be for a larger sum than the award of the referees, the costs of said appeal shall be adjudged

Costs on appeal.

against the railway company. If the judgment of the court shall be for the same sum as the award of the referees, then the costs shall be adjudged against the appellant. If the judgment of the court shall be for a smaller sum than the award of the referees, then the costs shall be adjudged against the party claiming damages. When

Company may begin on paying into court double award.

proceedings have been commenced in court, the railway company shall pay double the amount of the award into court to abide the judgment thereof, and then have the right to enter upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of the railroad.

Sec. 4. That said railway company shall not charge the inhabitants

Freight rates.

of said Territory a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized by the laws of the State of Arkansas and Texas for services and transportation of the same kind: Provided, That passenger

Provisos.

Passenger rates.

rates on said railway shall not exceed three cents per mile. Congress hereby reserves the right to regulate the charges

Right to regulate reserved.

for freight and passengers on said railway and messages on said telegraph and telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in said Territory with the limits of which said railway, or a part thereof, shall be located; and then such State government or governments shall be authorized to fix and regulate the cost of transportation of persons and freights within their respective limits by said railway; but Congress expressly reserves the right to fix and regulate at all times the cost of such transportation by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one State into another, or shall extend into more than one State: Provided, however, That the rate of such transportation of passengers,

Maximum rates.

local or interstate, shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided further, That said railway company shall carry the mail at such prices as Congress

Mails.

may by law provide: and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of the

Additional compensation to tribes.

Interior, for the benefit of the particular nations or tribes through whose lands the said railway may be located, the sum of fifty dollars, in addition to compensation provided for in this act. for property taken and damages done to individual occupants by the construction of the railway: for each mile of railway that it may construct in said Territory, said payments to be made in installments of five hundred dollars as each ten miles of road is graded: Provided, That if the

Provisos.

general council of either of the nations or tribes through

General council may appeal to Secretary of Interior as to allowances.

whose lands said railway may be located shall, within four months after the filing of maps of definite location as set forth in section six of this act dissent from the allowance hereinbefore provided for and shall certify the same to the Secretary of the Interior, then all compensation to be paid to such dissenting nation or tribe under the provisions of this act shall be determined as provided in section three for the determination of the compensation to be paid to the individual occupant of lands, with the right of appeal to the courts upon the same terms, conditions, and requirements as therein provided: Provided further, That the amount awarded or adjudged to be paid by said railway company for said dissenting nation or tribe shall be in lieu of the compensation that said nation or tribe would

Award.

be entitled to receive under the foregoing provision. Said company shall also pay. so long as said Territory is owned and occupied by

Rental.

the Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of fifteen dollars per annum 38 for each mile of railway it shall construct in the said Territory. The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of

Apportionment.

this act shall he apportioned by him. in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force, between the United States and said nations and tribes, according to the number of miles of railway that may be constructed by said railway company through their lands:

Right to tax reserved.

Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long as said lands are occupied and possessed by said nations and tribes, to impose such additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem just and proper for their benefit: and any Territory or State hereafter formed, through which said railway shall have been established, may exercise the like power as to such part of said railway as may lie within its limits. Said railway company shall have the right to survey and locate its railway immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 6. That said company shall cause maps showing the route of

Maps to be filed with Secretary of Interior and chief.

its located lines through said Territory to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and also to be filed in the office of the principal chief of each of the nations or tribes through whose lands said railway may be located; and after the filing of said maps no claim for a subsequent settlement and improvement upon the right of way shown by said maps shall be valid as against said company:

Proviso.

Provided, That when a map showing any portion of said railway company’s located line is filed as herein provided for said company shall

Grading to begin within six months.

commence grading said located line within six months thereafter. or such location shall be void: and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in sections of twenty-five miles before construction of any such section shall be begun.

Sec. 7. That the officers, servants, and employees of said company

Employees allowed to reside on right of way

necessary to the construction and management of said road shall be allowed to reside, while so engaged, upon such right of way, but subject to the provisions of the Indian intercourse laws, and such rules and regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with said intercourse laws.

Sec. 8. That the United States circuit and district courts for the

Jurisdiction of courts in litigation.

western district of Arkansas and the northern district of Texas, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress, shall have, without reference to the amount in controversy, concurrent jurisdiction over all controversies arising between said Choctaw Coal and railway Company, and the nations and tribes through whose territory said railway shall be constructed. Said courts shall have like jurisdiction, without reference to the amount in controversy, over all controversies arising between the inhabitants of said nations or tribes and said railway company; and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian Territory, without distinction as to citizenship of parties, so far as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Sec. 9. That said railway company shall build at least one hundred

One hundred mile to be built in three years.

miles of its railway in said Territory within three years after the passage of this act. and complete the main line of the same within said Territory within one year thereafter, or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built; that said railroad company shall construct and maintain continually all road and highway

Crossings.

crossings and necessary bridges over said railway wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way. or maybe by the proper authorities laid out across the same.

Sec. 10. That the said Choctaw Coal and Railway Company shall

Condition of acceptance.

accept this right of way upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian nations any further grant of land,

Proviso.

or its occupancy, than is hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 13, 14. 1888.39 violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company

Forfeiture.

under this act.

Sec. 11. That all mortgages executed by said railway company

Record of mortgages.

convoying any portion of its railroad, with its franchises, that may be constructed in said Indian Territory, shall be recorded in the Department of the Interior, and the record thereof shall be evidence and notice of their execution, and shall convey all rights and property of said company as therein expressed.

Sec. 12. That Congress may at any time amend,

Amendments.

add to, alter, or repeal this act.

Sec. 13. That the right of way herein and hereby granted shall

Right not assignable prior to construction.

not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever prior to the construction and completion of the road, except as to mortgages or other liens that maybe given or secured thereon to aid in the construction thereof.

Approved, February 18, 1888.

Chap. 14: to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River, at or near the city of Lexington, Missouri. 25 Stat. 39 1888-02-18 Chapter 14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 14.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River, at or near the city of Lexington, Missouri.

February 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lexington Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Lexington, Mo.

That the Lexington Bridge Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Missouri, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, operate, and maintain a bridge over the Missouri River at or near the city of Lexington, in said State of Missouri. Said bridge shall be constructed

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the persons by whom it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as

Tolls.

may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War; and in case of any litigation concerning any alleged obstruction to the

Litigation.

free navigation of said river on account of said bridge, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge is located.

Sec. 2. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph and telephone purposes across said

Postal telegraph.

bridge.

Sec. 3. That if said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous

Spans.

spans, it shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above high water mark as understood at the point of location, to the lowest member of the bridge superstructure, nor shall the spans of said bridge over the main channel of said river be less than three hundred and fifty feet in length, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto: Provided, That if said bridge be constructed

Provisos.

Draw.

as a drawbridge, it shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans of not less than two hundred feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw; and said spans shall not be less than ten feet above low-water mark, measuring to the lowest member of the bridge superstructure: And provided also, That said draw shall be opened

Opening draw.

40FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 14, 15. 1888. promptly, upon reasonable signal, except when trains are passing over the said bridge, for the passage of the boats whose construction shall not be such as to admit of their passage under the draw of said bridge when closed; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw after the passage of trains; and the said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from

Lights.

sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches

Compensation.

thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve location, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War,

Commencement and completion.

and if said bridge is not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the passage of this act, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever Congress shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, February 18, 1888.

Chap. 15: to amend section four thousand eight hundred and eighty-three of the Revised Statutes to enable the Assistant Secretary of the Interior to sign patents. 25 Stat. 40 1888-02-18 Chapter 15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 15.—

An Act to amend section four thousand eight hundred and eighty-three of the Revised Statutes to enable the Assistant Secretary of the Interior to sign patents.

February 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

R. S., sec. 4883. p. 945. amended.

That section four thousand eight hundred and eighty-three of the Revised Statutes is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Secretary of the Interior.” where they occur therein, the following words: “or under his direction by one of the Assistant Secretaries of the Interior,” so that the said section as amended will read as follows:

“Section 4883. All patents shall be issued in the name of the United

Assistant Secretaries of Interior may sign patents.

States of America, under the seal of the Patent Office, and shall be signed by the Secretary of the Interior or under his direction by one of the Assistant Secretaries of the Interior, and countersigned by FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 15– 17. 1888.41 the Commissioner of Patents, and they shall be recorded, together with the specifications, in the Patent Office, in books to be kept for that purpose.”

Approved, February 18, 1888.

Chap. 16: to relinquish the interest of the United States in certain lands in Kansas. 25 Stat. 41 1888-02-20 Chapter 16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 16.—

An Act to relinquish the interest of the United States in certain lands in Kansas.

February 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Right of United States to certain, in Kansas relinquished.

That all the interest of the United States in and to the southwest fractional quarter of section thirty-one, township sixteen, range sixteen east of the sixth principal meridian, Osage County. Kansas, is hereby relinquished to those persons, their grantees and their successors in interest, who purchased from Samuel C. Gilliland, who entered the same on the seventh day of June, eighteen hundred and seventy, but which entry was thereafter canceled.

Approved, February 20, 1888.

Chap. 17: to carry into effect the International Convention of the fourteenth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, for the protection of submarine cables. 25 Stat. 41 1888-02-29 Chapter 17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 17.—

An Act to carry into effect the International Convention of the fourteenth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, for the protection of submarine cables.

February 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Protection of submarine cables.

Punishment for injuries intentionally done.

Vol. 24, p. 989.

That any person who shall willfully and wrongfully break or injure, or to attempt to break or injure, or who shall in any manner procure, counsel, aid, abet, or be accessory to such breaking or injury, or attempt to break or injure, a submarine cable, in such manner as to interrupt or embarrass, in whole or in part, telegraphic communication, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or to both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 2. That any person who by culpable negligence shall break

Penalty for culpable neglect.

or injure a submarine cable in such manner as to interrupt or embarrass, in whole or in part, telegraphic communication, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and. on conviction thereof, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or to both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 3. That the provisions of the foregoing sections shall not

Saving life, etc.

apply to a person who breaks or injures a cable in an effort to save the life or limb of himself or of any other person, or to save his own or any other vessel: Provided, That he takes reasonable precautions to avoid such breaking or injury.

Sec. 4. That the master of any vessel which, while engaged in

Observance of signals.

laying or repairing submarine cables, shall fail to observe the rules concerning signals that have been or shall hereafter be adopted by the parties to the convention with a view to preventing collisions at sea; or the master of any vessel that, perceiving, or being able to perceive the said signals displayed upon a telegraph ship engaged in repairing a cable, shall not withdraw to or keep at a distance of at least one nautical mile; or the master of any vessel that seeing or being able to see buoys intended to mark the position of a cable when being laid or when out of order or broken, shall not keep at a distance of at least a quarter of a nautical mile, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be liable to imprison- 42FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 17. 1888.ment for a term not exceeding one month, or to a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars.

Sec. 5. That the master of any fishing vessel who shall not keep

Fishing vessels.

his implements or nets at a distance of at least one nautical mile from a vessel engaged in laving or repairing a cable; or the master of any fishing vessel who shall not keep his implements or nets at a distance of at least a quarter of a nautical mile from a buoy or buoys intended to mark the position of a cable when being laid or when out of order or broken, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten days, or to a

Proviso.

fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, or to both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court: Provided, however, That fishing vessels, on perceiving or being able to perceive

Reasonable time allowed.

the said signals displayed on a telegraph ship, shall be allowed such time as may be necessary to obey the notice thus given, not exceeding twenty-four hours, during which period no obstacle shall be placed in the way of their operations.

Sec. 6. That for the purpose of carrying into effect the convention,

Officers authorized.

a person commanding a ship of war of the United States or of any foreign state for the time being bound by the convention, or a ship specially commissioned by the Government of the United States or by the Government of such foreign state, may exercise and perform the duties vested in and imposed on such officer by the convention.

Sec. 7. That any person having the custody of the papers necessary

Penalty for refusing to show papers.

for the preparation of the statements provided for in article ten of the convention who shall refuse to exhibit them or shall violently resist persons having authority according to article ten of said convention to draw up statements of facts in the exercise of their functions, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years, or to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or to both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 8. That the penalties provided in this act for the breaking or

Suits for damages.

injury of a submarine cable shall not be a bar to a suit for damages on account of such breaking or injury.

Sec. 9. That when an offense against this act shall have been committed

Liability of master.

by means of a vessel, or of any boat belonging to a vessel, the master of such vessel shall, unless some other person is shown to have been in charge of and navigating such vessel or boat, be deemed to have been in charge of and navigating the same, and be liable to be punished accordingly.

Sec. 10. That unless the context of this act otherwise requires,

Definition of terms.

the term “vessel” shall be taken to mean every description of vessel used in navigation, in whatever way it is propelled; the term “master” shall be taken to include every person having command or charge of a vessel; and the term ‘“person” to include a body of persons, corporate or incorporate. The term “‘convention” shall be taken to mean the International Convention for the Protection of Submarine Cables, made at Paris on the fourteenth day of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and proclaimed by the President of the United States on the twenty-second day of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

Sec. 11. That the provisions of the Revised Statutes, from section

R. S., secs. 4300–4375, pp. 830, 831, applicable.

forty-three hundred to section forty-three hundred and five, inclusive. for the summary trial of offenses against the navigation laws of the United States, shall extend to the trial of offenses against the provisions of sections four and five of this act.

Sec. 12. That the provisions of this act shall be held to apply only

Application.

to cables to which the convention for the time being applies.

Sec. 13. That the district courts of the United States shall have

Jurisdiction.

jurisdiction over all offenses against this act and of all suits of a civil nature arising thereunder, whether the infraction complained FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 17– 20. 1888.43 of shall have been committed within the territorial waters of the United States or outside of the said waters: Provided, That in case

Proviso.

Offenses on high seas.

such infraction is committed outside of the territorial waters of the United States the vessel on board of which it has been committed is a vessel of the United States From the decrees and judgments of the district courts in actions and suits arising under this act appeals and writs of error shall be allowed as now provided by law in other cases. Criminal actions and proceedings for a violation of the

Criminal proceedings

provisions of this act shall be commenced and prosecuted in the district court for the district within which the offense was committed, and when not committed within any judicial district, then in the district court for the district within which the offender may be found; and suits of a civil nature may be commenced in the district court for any district within which the defendant may be found and shall be served with process.

Approved, February 29, 1888.

Chap. 18: authorizing the appointment of two additional division superintendents of Railway Mail Service. 25 Stat. 43 1888-02-29 Chapter 18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 18.—

An Act authorizing the appointment of two additional division superintendents of Railway Mail Service.

February 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Railway Mail Service.

Two additional division superintendents authorized.

That the Postmaster-General be, and is hereby, authorized to appoint and assign to duty two division superintendents of Railway Mail Service, in addition to those heretofore authorized, who shall each be paid a salary of two thousand five hundred dollars a year.

Approved, February 29, 1888.

Chap. 19: to authorize the purchase of additional ground in Newark, New Jersey, adjoining the customhouse and post-office building, and for the improvement of the building thereon, and the erection of additions thereto. 25 Stat. 43 1888-03-01 Chapter 19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 19.—

An Act to authorize the purchase of additional ground in Newark, New Jersey, adjoining the customhouse and post-office building, and for the improvement of the building thereon, and the erection of additions thereto.

March 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Newark, N. J.

Public building.

Addition to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized to purchase or acquire by condemnation sufficient additional land adjoining the United States custom house and post-office building in Newark, New Jersey, and cause such changes and improvements to be made in the building thereon, and to erect such addition thereto as, in his judgment, may be necessary to render the same suitable for the transaction of the public business; and for the purpose herein mentioned, the sum

Appropriation.

of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be immediately available, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, March 1, 1888.

Chap. 20: to authorize the removal of the quarantine station from Ship Island, Mississippi. 25 Stat. 43 1888-03-05 Chapter 20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 20.—

An Act to authorize the removal of the quarantine station from Ship Island, Mississippi.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ship Island, Miss.

Removal of quarantine station from.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to cause the removal of the national quarantine station now located on Ship Island, in the Gulf of Mexico, to some other island in said Gulf, or in such pass in the Mississippi Delta as may be recommended by a board to be designated 44FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 20– 23. 1888. by him. and that the necessary quarantine buildings and appliances

Appropriation.

be established thereon; and that the sum of forty-five thousand dollars. or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to carry out the purposes of this act.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 21: granting to Edwin Libby Post, Grand Army of the Republic, permission to erect a soldiers’ monument on vacant land adjoining customhouse at Rockland, Maine. 25 Stat. 44 1888-03-05 Chapter 21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 21.—

An Act granting to Edwin Libby Post, Grand Army of the Republic, permission to erect a soldiers’ monument on vacant land adjoining customhouse at Rockland, Maine.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rockland. Me.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to grant permission to the

Soldiers’ monument.

Edwin Libby Post. Grand Army of the Republic, to erect a soldiers’ monument on vacant land belonging to the Government and adjoining the United States customhouse at Rockland, Maine, on such conditions as may seem to him proper.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 22: to authorize the Secretary of War to convey to the city of Austin, Texas, a tract of land in said city for educational purposes. 25 Stat. 44 1888-03-05 Chapter 22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 22.—

An Act to authorize the Secretary of War to convey to the city of Austin, Texas, a tract of land in said city for educational purposes.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Austin. Tex.

Arsenal Block donated to.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to convey to the city of Austin, in the State of Texas, for educational purposes, a certain tract or parcel of land known as the “Arsenal Block.” and lying in the southeast portion of the said city of Austin, and bounded on the east by East avenue, on the south by Third street, on the north by

Proviso.

Waller Creek, and on the west by Red River street: Provided, That any conveyance made by the Secretary of War pursuant to this act shall be upon the express condition that the title to the property

To revert if not used for educational purposes.

described shall revert to the United States whenever the city of Austin shall cease to use the same for educational purposes.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 23: for the purchase of a site, including the building thereon, also for the erection of the necessary storehouses, for the use of the office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, at the city of Washington, District of Columbia. 25 Stat. 44 1888-03-05 Chapter 23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 23.—

An Act for the purchase of a site, including the building thereon, also for the erection of the necessary storehouses, for the use of the office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, at the city of Washington, District of Columbia.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Signal service.

Purchase of building for, Washington. D. C.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site containing about fifty-four

Post, p. 90.

thousand square feet of ground, and the building thereon, on the northeast quarter of square numbered twenty-five, corner of twenty-fourth and M streets northwest. Washington, District of Columbia, belonging to David Fergusson. for use of the Signal Bureau of the War Department, and cause to be erected, on such portion of the site as is not

New building.

now occupied by buildings, substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for use as storehouses for the accommodation of the office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, and for other Government uses, at Washington. District of Columbia. The site and building thereon, including the storehouses, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That not more than

Provisos.

Limit of price.

one hundred and twelve thousand dollars be paid to David Fergusson for the property herein referred to; nor FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 23, 29, 30, 34. 1888.45 shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection or purchase of a building, including the necessary storehouses, which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transactions of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no site nor plans for said building or buildings shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by a space of at least fifty feet except Government buildings, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of

Title.

the said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 29: authorizing the Secretary of War to transfer to the trustees of the Porter Academy certain property in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. 25 Stat. 45 1888-03-08 Chapter 29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 29.—

An Act authorizing the Secretary of War to transfer to the trustees of the Porter Academy certain property in the city of Charleston, South Carolina.

March 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Porter Academy Charleston. S. C.

Secretary of War to transfer certain real estate to.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to convey, by deed duly and properly executed to the trustees of the Porter Academy, of Charleston, South Carolina, and to their successors, the property situated in said city, belonging to the Government of the United States, formerly used as an arsenal, now and for the seven years last past used for educational purposes, bounded on the north by Bee street, on the east by Ashley street, on the south by Doughty street, and on the west by President street, said conveyance to embrace a condition that said property shall be inviolably dedicated to educational purposes, and no other.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of War shall require the said trustees

Acceptance.

to file an acceptance in the War Department of said property, stipulating that the same shall be dedicated and used tor all time for educational purposes, and for no other.

Approved, March 8, 1888.

Chap. 30: amend an act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the Territories to American citizens, and so forth, approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. 25 Stat. 45 1888-03-09 Chapter 30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 30.—

An Act amend an act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the Territories to American citizens, and so forth, approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

March 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alien ownership of real estate.

Vol. 24, p. 476.

That an act entitled “An act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the Territories to American citizens, and so forth.” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be so amended that the same shall not apply to or operate in the District of Columbia, so far as

Foreign representatives may acquire in District of Columbia.

relates to the ownership of legations, or the ownership of residences by representatives of foreign Governments, or attaches thereof.

Approved, March 9, 1888.

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CHAP. 34.—

An Act to fix the charge for passports at one dollar.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Passport fees reduced.

Vol. 18, p. 90.

That from and after the passage of this act a fee of one dollar shall be collected for each citizen’s passport issued from the Department of State. That all acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this are hereby repealed.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 42: to provide for payment of the funeral expenses of the late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. 25 Stat. 46 1888-03-26 Chapter 42 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 46FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 42, 43, 45. 1888.

CHAP. 42.—

An Act to provide for payment of the funeral expenses of the late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

March 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Morrison R. Waite.

Appropriation for funeral expenses of.

That the sum of five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be. And the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to defray the expenses necessarily incurred in the funeral of Morrison R. Waite, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, to be disbursed by the marshal of the Supreme Court upon vouchers to be approved by the senior Associate Justice of said court.

Approved, March 26, 1888.

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CHAP. 43.—

An Act to provide for the leasing of premises for the Washington; City post-office.

March 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington, D. C.

Premises for post office to be leased.

That the Postmaster-General be empowered to lease suitable premises in the city of Washington for the purposes of the Washington City post-office.

Approved, March 26, 1888.

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CHAP. 45.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Springfield. Missouri.

March 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Springfield. Mo.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts, post-office, United States land office and the United States Signal Service, and for other

Site, plans, cost, etc

Government uses at Springfield, in the State of Missouri. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred thousand

Estimates.

dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building

Open space.

Proviso.

Title.

unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Missouri shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes; except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, March 29, 1888.

Chap. 47: to provide for certain of the most urgent deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 47 1888-03-30 Chapter 47 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 47. 1888.47

CHAP. 47.—

An Act to provide for certain of the most urgent deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes.

March 30, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Urgent deficiencies appropriations.

That the following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the objects hereinafter expressed, for the service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and prior years, namely:

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

public buildings.

Public buildings.

For Treasury building, Washington, District of Columbia:

Washington, D. C.

For completion of silver vault, one thousand dollars. For new freight elevator, two thousand dollars. For repairs to Treasury building, four thousand dollars. For customhouse and sub-treasury at Chicago, Illinois:

Chicago, Ill.

That the balance of appropriations for “iron tie rods” and “repairing stone work ” be made available for customhouse and sub-treasury repairs. For courthouse and post-office at Aberdeen. Miss.: For iron fence,

Aberdeen, Miss.

sidewalk, of approaches, in excess of the limit, four thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Auburn, N. Y.: For completion,

Auburn, N. Y.

in excess of the limit, thirty thousand dollars. For fireproofing building, twelve thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Augusta. Me.: For completion

Augusta, Me.

in excess of the limit, thirty-five thousand dollars. For fireproofing building, twelve thousand dollars. For customhouse and post-office at Buffalo, N. Y.: For completion.

Buffalo, N. Y.

in excess of the limit, five hundred dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Carson City. Nev.: For completion.

Carson City, Nev.

in excess of the limit, thirty-six thousand dollars. For customhouse wharf at Charleston, S. C.: For extension and completion,

Charleston, S. C.

in excess of the limit, one hundred and thirty-eight thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Concord, N. H.: For completion,

Concord, N. H.

in excess of the limit, eleven thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Dallas, Tex.: For completion,

Dallas, Tex.

in excess of the limit, eleven thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Denver. Colo.: For extension and completion,

Denver, Colo.

in excess of the limit, sixty thousand dollars. For marine-hospital at Detroit. Mich.: For boiler and engine-house,

Detroit, Mich.

two thousand five bundled dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Fort Wayne, Ind.: For completion.

Fort Wayne, Ind.

in excess of the limit, sixteen thousand dollars. For post-office at Hannibal, Mo.: For completion,

Hannibal, Mo.

in excess of the limit, two thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Jackson. Tenn.: For completion,

Jackson, Tenn.

in excess of the limit, one thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Keokuk. Iowa: For completion,

Keokuk, Iowa.

in excess of the limit, fifteen thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Leavenworth. Kans.: For completion,

Leavenworth, Kans.

in excess of the limit, in a fireproof manner, including the erection of an iron stairway, seven thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Louisville, Ky.: That limit of

Louisville, Ky.

cost of building be exclusive of amount paid for site. 48 For courthouse and post-office at Lynchburgh, Va.: For completion,

Lynchburgh. Va.

in excess of the limit, two thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Manchester, N. H.: For fireproofing and completion,

Manchester. N. H.

in excess of the limit, forty-six thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Montpelier. Vt.: For completion,

Montpelier, Vt.

in excess of the limit, twenty thousand dollars. For fireproofing building, fifteen thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Pensacola, Fla.: For completion,

Pensacola. Fla.

in excess of the limit, two thousand dollars. For customhouse and post-office at Port Townsend. Wash.: For completion,

Port Townsend, Wash.

in excess of the limit, thirty-eight thousand dollars. For post-office at Poughkeepsie, N. Y.: For completion,

Poughkeepsie. N. Y.

in excess of the limit, five hundred dollars. For customhouse at Richmond. Va.: For completion,

Richmond, Va.

in excess of the limit, thirty-three thousand dollars. For courthouse and post-office at Rochester, N. Y.: For fireproofing and completion,

Rochester, N. Y.

in excess of the limit, fifty thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Shreveport. La.: For plumbing and completion,

Shreveport, La.

in excess of the limit, two thousand dollars. For post-office at Springfield, Ohio: For completion,

Springfield, Ohio.

in excess of the limit, fifteen thousand dollars. For fireproofing building, twenty-three thousand dollars. For post-office at Saint Joseph. Mo.: For unforeseen expenditure,

Saint Joseph, Mo.

resulting from settling of the building and occasioning tearing down, strengthening foundations, and rebuilding, forty thousand dollars. For post-office and courthouse at Syracuse, N. Y.: For granite

Syracuse, N.Y.

work for approaches, and completion, in excess of the limit, and for extension of building on the north side thereof fifteen feet and one story high, which extension is hereby authorized, sixty-five thousand dollars. For post-office at Terre Haute. Ind.: For completion,

Terre Haute, Ind.

in excess of the limit, thirty-two thousand dollars. For customhouse and courthouse at Toledo. Ohio: For completion.

Toledo, Ohio.

in excess of the limit, seventeen thousand dollars. For courthouse at Jefferson City, Mo.: For completion

Jefferson City, Mo.

of the building, three thousand dollars. For courthouse at Columbus. Ohio: For elevator, eight thousand

Columbus, Ohio.

dollars. For customhouse at Nashville. Tennessee: For the construction

Nashville, Tenn.

of an elevator, four thousand dollars. Post-office at Jersey City. New Jersey: For necessary extension

Jersey City, N. J.

of the building, twelve thousand two hundred dollars. mints and assay offices.

Mints and assay offices.

For wages assay office at Boise City, one thousand eight hundred

Boise City.

Wages.

and ninety dollars. For wages assay office at Boise City, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, three hundred and thirty-five dollars. For wages assay office at Boise City, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, three hundred and thirty-five dollars. For freight on bullion and coin, mints and assay offices, five

Freight on bullion and coin.

thousand dollars. light-stations.

Light stations.

Hell Gate Light-Station, New York: For use of the ground

Hell Gate N. Y.

Rent of site at Hallet’s Point

occupied as a site for the light-house and fog-signal established at Hallet’s Point near Hell Gate. New York, from April first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and 49 eighty-eight, one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to remove the property of the Government from said ground on or before June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. In addition

Castle Hill. R. I.

Vol. 24, p. 225.

to the amount appropriated by the act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government, approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. for the establishment of a light-house and fog-signal at Castle Hill. Rhode Island, the sum of five thousand dollars. Hunting Island Light-Station, South Carolina: For the removal

Hunting Island. S.C.

and re-erection of the light-house at Hunting Island, South Carolina, including the purchase of a safer site therefor, fifty-one thousand dollars. Lake Borgne Light-Station, Mississippi: For establishing a

Lake Borgne, Miss.

light and fog-signal to guide into Lake Borgne. Louisiana, instead of Saint Joseph’s Island light-station, eight thousand dollars. Northwest Seal Rock Light-Station, California: For continuing

Northwest Seal Rock, Cal.

the construction of a light-house on Northwest Seal Rock, off Point Saint George, California, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Tender for the Gulf Coast: For a tender for service upon

Tender for Gulf

the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, twenty-seven thousand dollars. Coast and Geodetic Survey.—Office expenses: For copper-plates,

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Office expenses.

chart-paper, printer’s ink. copper, zinc, and chemicals for electrotyping and photographing; engraving, printing, photographing. and electrotyping supplies; for extra drawing and engraving; and for photolithographing charts and printing from stone for immediate use, six thousand dollars. territorial governments.

Territories.

Legislative expenses, Territory of Montana: For the extraordinary

Montana.

Legislative expenses.

session of the fifteenth legislative assembly, begun August twenty-ninth and ending September fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twelve members of the council, seventeen days, eight hundred and sixteen dollars: mileage, members of the council, seven hundred and sixty dollars and eighty cents; twenty-four members of the house, seventeen days, one thousand six hundred and thirty-two dollars; mileage, members of the house, one thousand three hundred and ninety-seven dollars and eighty cents; presiding and subordinate officers, nine hundred and twenty-three dollars: rent of halls and committee rooms, four hundred and eighty-five dollars; fitting up halls, removing furniture, two hundred and fifty-five dollars; new furniture, carpets, and repairing, two hundred dollars; stationery for legislative assembly, three hundred and fifty dollars; fuel and lights, legislative halls, two hundred and ninety-five dollars; temporary clerk, secretary’s office, four hundred dollars; printing bills, laws, and journals, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; in all, eleven thousand two hundred and sixty-four dollars and sixty cents. miscellaneous objects.

Miscellaneous.

Treasurer’s Office: For the purchase of additional presses and

Treasurer’s office.

Presses, etc.

separating machines for the use of the office of the Treasurer of the United States in printing seals upon United States notes and silver certificates, and in separating the same, and for repairs to the presses now in use. ten thousand four hundred dollars. Contingent expenses. Treasury Department:To supply a

Contingent expenses.

deficiency in the appropriation for contingent expenses. Treasury Department, 50 For freight, expressage, telegrams, and telephone service, two thousand dollars. Plans for public buildings:For books, photographic materials,

Plans for buildings.

and in duplicating plans required for public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, one thousand dollars. Expenses of collecting the revenue from customs: To

Collecting revenue from customs.

supply a deficiency in the appropriation for expenses of collecting the revenue from customs for the fiscal year ended June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two hundred and thirty thousand dollars. Bureau of the Mint: For an encaustic tile floor for the laboratory

Mint.

connected with the Bureau of the Mint, five hundred and forty dollars. That so much of the act approved March third, eighteen hundred

Joshua Everhart.

Appropriation for, repealed.

and seventy-seven, entitled “Au act making appropriations for the payment of claims reported allowed by the Commissioners of Claims

Vol. 19, p. 535.

under the act of Congress of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-one,” as appropriates the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars to Joshua Everhart, be, and the same is hereby, repealed. Building corner Seventeenth and F Streets: For cleaning

Building corner 17th and F streets.

and kalsomining the rooms in the building corner of Seventeenth and F streets, to be vacated by the War Department offices, one thousand dollars. For carpets, matting, oilcloth, furniture, shelving, and so forth, for said rooms, including labor and other necessary expenses of removal from the rented buildings now occupied by the Second Auditor’s Office, five thousand five hundred dollars. For fuel, lights, and other necessary expenses of said building from March first to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand five hundred dollars. That such balance of the appropriation made by the act of March

Employees.

Vol. 24, p. 618.

third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, for salaries of employees of the building corner of Seventeenth and F streets as shall remain unexpended at the time of the vacation, as required by said act, of the offices of the War Department therein, is hereby authorized to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, and the building placed under his control. Suppressing counterfeiting and other crimes:For continuing

Suppressing crimes, etc.

the investigation of certain claims of Indian soldiers and their heirs for arrears of pay and bounty, two thousand dollars. Fish Commission: For salary of the Commissioner of Fish and

Fish Commissioner.

Salary.

Fisheries from date of qualification in office. February eighteenth to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at the rate of five thousand dollars per annum, one thousand eight hundred and forty dollars and sixty-eight cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary. Pay of Assistant Custodians and Janitors: For pay of assistant

Assistant custodians and janitors.

custodians and janitors, including all personal services in connection with public buildings under the control of the Treasury Department outside of the District of Columbia and including the reinstatement of so many of the persons discharged or suspended since February first, as may be absolutely necessary, and for such new buildings as may be completed and ready for occupancy within the current fiscal year, fifteen thousand dollars. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

District of Columbia.

For salary of janitor of the Amidon School building, from July first,

Janitor, Amidon School building.

eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, inclusive, five hundred dollars. 51 For erecting two fire escapes upon the buildings of the Reformed

Reform School.

Fire escapes.

School, of design and character to be approved by the building inspector of the District, one thousand one hundred dollars. That one-half of the foregoing amounts to meet deficiencies in the appropriations on account of the District of Columbia shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia and one-half from any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated. Increase of water-supply, Washington, District of Columbia

Increase of water supply.

To enable the Secretary of War to complete the work of increasing the water-supply of the city of Washington, under the act entitled ‘An act to increase the water-supply of the city of Washington,

Vol. 22, p. 168.

and for other purposes,” approved July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, namely: For completion of lining of the tunnel, two

To complete.

hundred and ninety-seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; for completing shafts, west connection, and for superintendence and engineering, thirty-seven thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; and for general contingencies of the work, twenty thousand dollars; in all, three hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars: all of said work to be completed by November first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: said sum to be subject to all the provisions and restrictions of the said act of July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the act approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four,

Vol. 22, p. 168.

Vol. 23. p. 132.

making appropriations for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia, as to its apportionment and settlement bet ween the United States and the District of Columbia, and the refunding thereof. The work above provided for to be done under the contract heretofore made or by a reletting, as in the discretion of the Secretary of War shall be most promotive of the interest of the Government: Provided, That no contract shall be made at prices greater

Proviso.

Contract prices.

than the prices allowed under contract under which work has been heretofore done on said tunnel. WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

State, War, and Navy Building: For the following additional

Superintendent of State. War, and Navy Building.

force under the Superintendent of the State, War, and Navy Department building from February first to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, namely: For one assistant engineer, at the rate of one thousand dollars per

Additional force.

annum, and twenty-eight charwomen, at the rate of two hundred and forty dollars each per annum; in all, three thousand two hundred and three dollars and sixty cents. office of the Surgeon-General: For salaries of the

Surgeon-General’s Office.

additional force from April first to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, namely: For one engineer, at the rate of one

Engineers, etc.

thousand tour hundred dollars per annum; one assistant engineer, for night duty, at the rate of nine hundred dollars per annum; two firemen at the rate of seven hundred and twenty dollars each per annum: and two laborers at the rate of six hundred and sixty dollars each per annum; in all, one thousand two hundred and ten dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For needed repairs and improvements on the old Museum building

Repairs, etc.

and annex, on Tenth street, between E and F, now occupied by the record and pension division, Surgeon-General’s Office, as follows: For new steam heating apparatus, including necessary pipes and radiators, three thousand dollars. For new plumbing throughout, two thousand dollars. For woodwork, including the repair of floors, windows, doors, and water-closets, five hundred dollars. 52 For kalsomining walls, ceilings, hallways, and repairing plastering, three hundred and ninety-five dollars. For necessary painting of wood and iron work, including cases, shelving, and necessary glazing, five hundred dollars; in all, six

Proviso.

Printing.

thousand three hundred and ninety-five dollars: Provided, That the printing press and material formerly in use in the office of the Surgeon-General may be used by the record and pension division of that office to expedite as much as possible the work of the division, and for no other purpose. military establishment.

Military establishment.

Pay of the Army: For mileage to officers, when authorized by

Army pay, mileage.

law. forty thousand three hundred and eight dollars and seventy-six cents; to be disbursed under the limitations prescribed for the

Vol. 24, p. 396.

appropriation for mileage to officers by the Army appropriation act approved February ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. Signal Service of the Army: For expenses of the Signal Service

Signal Service.

Expenses.

of the Army, as follows: Purchase, equipment, and repair of field electric telegraphs; signal equipments and stores; binocular glasses, telescopes, heliostats, and other necessary instruments, including absolutely necessary meteorological instruments for use on target ranges; telephone apparatus and maintenance of same, five thousand dollars. That the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as maybe

Fortifications.

Armament.

necessary of the unexpended balance of four hundred thousand dollars appropriated by the act of March third,

Vol. 22, p. 471.

eighteen hundred and eighty-three, for armament of fortifications be, and the same is hereby, reappropriated, and made available for the completion and payment of the guns authorized by said act, and now being manufactured by the South Boston Iron Works, under contract dated September twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and the extension of said contracts is hereby authorized accordingly. Extension of military reservation at Fort Robinson, Nebraska:

Fort Robinson, Nebr.

John T. Sechler.

Payment to.

For payment to John T. Sechler for private property taken by the Government in extension of the military reservation at Fort Robinson. Nebraska, under the President’s order of June twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, being the amount awarded by a board of officers January fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as per their report approved by the War Department, two thousand five hundred dollars. engineer department.

Engineer Department.

Examinations and Surveys at South Pass, Mississippi River:

Examinations, etc., South Pass, Mississippi River.

Vol. 18, p. 463.

Vol. 20, p. 168.

Annual expenses of ascertaining the depth of water and width of channel secured and maintained from time to time at South Pass of the Mississippi River, to enable the Secretary of War to report to Congress during the maintenance of the work, as required by Congress, eight thousand eight hundred dollars. signal service.

Signal Service.

Observation and report of storms: To be expended by the

Observation and report of storms.

Secretary of War: For expenses of meteorological observation and report by telegraph, signal, or otherwise, announcing the probable approach and force of storms, for the benefit of commerce and agriculture of the United States, as follows: For expenses of storm, cautionary, offshore, cold-wave, and other

Signals.

signals, on the sea. lake, and gulf coasts of the United States, and in the interior, announcing the probable approach and force of storms, 53 including the pay of observers, services of operators, lanterns and flags, one thousand six hundred dollars. For furnishing, delivering, and laying seven nautical miles of submarine

Nantucket cable.

cable to connect Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, with the mainland, and for building necessary land connections on Nantucket and connecting islands to the mainland, nine thousand nine hundred and forty-four dollars. For completing the construction and maintenance of a military

Telegraph, Point eyes to San Francisco, via Point San Jose, Cal.

telegraph line from San Francisco, California, to a point at or near Point Reyes, California, via Point San Jose, California, two thousand four hundred and seventy-four dollars and seventy-five cents. For river and flood observations, and expenses in connection therewith,

River observations.

one thousand dollars. For rent, hire of civilian employees, furniture, light, stationery,

Contingent expenses.

ice, stoves and fixtures, repairs, rent of telephones, textbooks, lumber, and other expenses of offices maintained as stations of observation outside of Washington, District of Columbia five thousand dollars. Medical Department: For medical attendance and medicines

Medical attendance.

for officers and enlisted men of the Signal Corps, one thousand two hundred dollars. For medical attendance and medicines for officers and enlisted men of the Signal Corps, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand two hundred and seventy-five dollars. Army Transportation: For payment to estate of T. J. League,

Transportation.

T. J. League.

Payment to estate of.

deceased, on account of Army transportation, eighteen hundred and eighty-two and prior years, ten thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, said sum having been certified to Congress as due by the accounting officers of the Treasury in House Executive Document Number Nineteen, Fiftieth Congress, first session. For reimbursement to the estate of Walter (or Watt.) Grayson for

Walter Grayson.

Reimbursement.

R. S., secs. 2154, 2155, p. 375.

stolen money under sections twenty-one hundred and fifty-four and twenty-one hundred and fifty-five, Revised Statutes, as certified to Congress in House Executive Document Number Nineteen, Fiftieth Congress, first session, thirty-two thousand dollars. national home for disabled volunteer soldiers.

National Soldiers’ Home.

At the Western Branch, Leavenworth, Kansas: For fitting

Leavenworth. Kans., Branch, barrack, etc.

up barrack for the accommodation of additional inmates, one thousand dollars; for maintenance during the remainder of the current fiscal year, four thousand five hundred dollars; in all, five thousand five hundred dollars. head-stones for graves of soldiers.

Headstones for soldiers’ graves.

For continuing the work of furnishing headstones for unmarked graves of Union soldiers, sailors, and marines in national post, city, town, and village cemeteries, naval cemeteries at navy-yards and stations of the United States and other burial places, under the acts

Vol. 17, p.545.

Vol. 20, p.281.

of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and February third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, twenty thousand dollars. NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Navy Department.

increase of the navy.

Increase of Navy.

Construction: To reimburse appropriation “Construction and

Cruisers, Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta.

Repairs” for eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, amounts expended from said appropriation for work done on the steel cruisers Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta, forty-three thousand six hundred and ninety-one dollars and twenty-five cents; 54 To complete the Chicago, thirty thousand dollars; To complete the Boston, ten thousand dollars; in all. eighty-three thousand six hundred and ninety-one dollars and twenty-five cents. Ordnance: To supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the armament of the steel cruisers Chicago. Boston, and Atlanta, one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars. Navigation: For completing the navigation outfit of the Chicago, including compass binnacle and electric-lighting supplies, two thousand five hundred dollars. marine corps.

Marine Corps.

Officers’ quarters, Mare Island, California: For the erection

Officers’ quarters, Mare Island, Cal.

of officers’ quarters at the marine barracks. Mare Island. California. five thousand dollars. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Interior Department.

Bureau of Labor: To enable the Commissioner of Labor to

Bureau of Labor.

Marriage and divorce statistics.

complete the collection of statistics of, and relating to. marriage and divorce in the several States and Territories and in the District of Columbia, seven thousand five hundred dollars: and from this amount an expenditure not to exceed three hundred and sixty dollars is hereby authorized for the rent of additional rooms for said Bureau during the current fiscal year. miscellaneous objects. Interstate Commerce Commission: To enable the Interstate

Interstate Commerce Commission.

Commerce Commission to properly carry out the objects of the “Act to regulate commerce,” approved February

Vol. 24, p. 387.

fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, during the

Post, p. 579.

remainder of the current fiscal year, the original appropriation being insufficient, twenty-five thousand dollars. Current expenses, Columbia Institution for the Deaf

Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb.

Dumb: For current expenses for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in addition to the amount already appropriated. two thousand five hundred dollars. Support Freedman’s Hospital and Asylum: For subsistence,

Freedman’s Hospital.

one thousand eight hundred dollars; for repairs to steam-boilers, nine hundred dollars; in all. two thousand seven hundred dollars. Reports of the Tenth Census: To complete the publication

Tenth Census.

of the reports of the Tenth Census, seventy-seven thousand four hundred and ninety-five dollars and fifty-two cents. offices of surveyors-general.

Surveyors-general.

Office of surveyor-general of Arizona: For salaries

Salaries of clerks.

of clerks in his office. seven hundred and fifty dollars. _ Office of surveyor-general of California: For salaries of clerks in his office, one thousand five hundred dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Colorado: For salaries of clerks in his office, seven hundred and fifty dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Dakota: For salaries of clerks in his office, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Louisiana: For salaries of clerks in his office, seven hundred and fifty dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Montana: For salaries of clerks in his office for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Nevada:For salaries of clerks in his office, seven hundred and fifty dollars. 55 Office of surveyor-general of New Mexico: For salaries of clerks in his office, one thousand five hundred dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Utah: For salaries of clerks in his office, one thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Washington: For salaries of clerks in his office, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. Office of the surveyor-general of Wyoming: For salaries of clerks in his office, seven hundred and fifty dollars. Office of surveyor-general of Oregon:For salaries of clerks in his office, six hundred dollars. expenses of collecting the revenue from the public lands.

Public lands.

Salaries and commissions of registers and receivers: For

Registers and receivers.

salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, thirty-eight thousand four hundred and nine dollars and thirty-eight cents. Contingent expenses of land offices: For clerk-hire, rent

Contingent expenses.

and other incidental expenses of the several land offices, thirty-five thousand dollars. Expenses of hearings in land entries: For expenses of hearings

Hearings.

held by order of the General Land Office, to determine whether alleged fraudulent entries are of that character or have been made in compliance with law. ten thousand dollars. Surveying the Public Lands: For the examination of surveys

Surveying.

in the field to test the accuracy of the work and to prevent payment for fraudulent and imperfect surveys returned by deputy surveyors, ten thousand dollars. For the amount necessary for resurveying certain lands involved in

Sierra Lumber Company.

a suit against the Sierra Lumber Company in California, to be done under the direction of the Commissioner of the General Land Office, at a per diem compensation to be fixed by him. one thousand six hundred dollars. For a survey of certain lands from which it is claimed the Montana

Montana Improvement Company.

Improvement Company have cut timber, now involved in suit, to be surveyed under the direction of the Commissioner of the General Land Office, at a per diem compensation to be fixed by him. two thousand five hundred dollars. Transcripts of records and plats: For furnishing transcripts

Transcripts.

and plats and paying therefor, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. indian affairs.

Indian Affairs.

Telegraphing and purchase of Indian supplies: To pay the

Supplies.

expenses of purchasing goods and supplies for the Indian service, including rent of warehouse, and pay of necessary employees, advertising at rates not exceeding regular commercial rates, inspection, and all other expenses connected therewith, including telegraphing, five thousand dollars. Transportation of Indian supplies: To pay necessary expenses

Transportation.

of transportation of goods, provisions, and other articles for the various tribes of Indians, including pay and expenses of transportation agents, forty thousand dollars. This amount, for necessary expenses of transportation of such goods, provisions, and other articles for the various tribes of Indians. including pay and expenses of transportation agents, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, ten thousand dollars. To pay Hiram C. Slavens for transportation of Indian supplies

Hiram C. Slavens.

during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, as per settlement certificate number two thousand one hundred and ninety-three 56 of the accounting officers of the Treasury, six hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-three cents. Travelling expenses of Indian school superintendent: For

Indian school superintendent.

necessary travelling expenses of one Indian school superintendent, including incidental expenses of inspection and investigation, five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be

Proviso.

Allowance.

necessary: Provided, That he shall be allowed three dollars per day for travelling expenses when actually on duty in the field exclusive of cost of transportation. pensions

Pensions.

For fees and expenses of examining surgeons, being a deficiency

Examining surgeons.

for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, thirty-five thousand dollars. POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Post-Office Department.

Letter-balances, scales, and test-weights: For letter-balances,

Letter-balances, etc.

scales, and test-weights, seven thousand dollars. For compensation to clerks in post-offices, one hundred

Clerks.

thousand dollars. For rent, fuel, and light, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Rent, fuel, light.

Wrapping-paper.

Bulkley, Raignel & Co.

For wrapping-paper, fourteen thousand dollars: For balance due Bulkley, Raignel and Company, for one thousand five hundred reams of wrapping-paper furnished per order of Postmaster-General. being a deficiency for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two thousand one hundred and sixty-five dollars and seventy-seven cents. Foreign mail transportation: To pay amounts found due for

Foreign mail transportation.

foreign mail transportation, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, fifty-one thousand four hundred and seventy-one dollars and fourteen cents. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

Support of convicts: For the support, maintenance, and transportation

Support of convicts.

to and from the penitentiary, of convicts from the District of Columbia, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, fifteen thousand dollars. Contingent expenses. Department of Justice: For law and

Contingent expenses.

miscellaneous books for Department library, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one dollar. For stationery for the Department of justice, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, eleven dollars and twenty-five cents. For miscellaneous expenses, Department of Justice, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, forty-six dollars and eighty cents. For miscellaneous expenses. Department of Justice, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two hundred and forty-four dollars and four cents. For miscellaneous expenses, Department of Justice, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, sixty-eight dollars and eighty-eight cents. Building, Department of Justice: For fitting up fireproof

Fireproof record-rooms.

record-rooms to preserve the records of the Department, one thousand five hundred dollars. For repairs to heating apparatus, being a deficiency for the fiscal

Repairs.

year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two dollars and fifty cents. 57 judicial.

Judicial.

Fees of jurors. United States courts: To supply a deficiency

Jurors’ fees.

in the appropriation for fees of jurors, United States courts, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Fees of witnesses, United States courts: To supply a deficiency

Witnesses’ fees.

in the appropriation for fees of witnesses, United States courts, three hundred thousand dollars. For pay of bailiffs and criers; of expenses of district judges

Miscellaneous.

directed to hold court outside of their districts; of meals for jurors when ordered by court; of compensation for jury commissioners, five dollars per day, not exceeding three days for any one term of court; for stenographic clerk for the Chief Justice and for each associate justice of the Supreme Court, at a sum not exceeding one thousand six hundred dollars each, seventy-five thousand dollars. Support of United States prisoners: For support of United

Support of prisoners.

States prisoners, including necessary clothing and medical aid, and transportation to place of conviction, ninety thousand dollars. For support of United States prisoners, including necessary clothing and medical aid, and transportation to place of conviction, being for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty thousand dollars. Fees and expenses of marshals: For fees and expenses of marshals,

Marshals’ fees.

United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, ten thousand dollars. Fees of commissioners: For fees of commissioners and justices

Commissioners’ fees.

of the peace acting as commissioners, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, ten thousand dollars. For fees of witnesses, United States courts, being a deficiency for

Witnesses’ fees.

the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four, three hundred and twenty-one dollars and fifty cents. For fees of witnesses, United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, five thousand and eighty dollars. Salary of circuit judge: For salary of the additional circuit

Salary additional second circuit Judge.

judge in the second judicial circuit authorized by the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six thousand dollars,

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or so much thereof as may be necessary. PUBLIC PRINTING.

Public printing.

For printing and binding for the Post-Office Department, ninety-eight

Post-Office Department.

thousand dollars. For printing and binding for the Department of Agriculture, ten

Department of Agriculture.

thousand dollars. To enable the Public Printer to comply with the provisions of the

Annual leave to employees.

law granting fifteen days’ annual leave to the employes of the Government Printing Office, five thousand dollars. And the Public Printer is hereby directed to rigidly enforce the

Eight-hour law to be enforced.

provisions of the eight hour law in the Department under his charge. To enable the Public Printer to continue the operations under joint

Storage.

Vol. 22, p.637.

resolutions approved February sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, for the removal and storage of certain property of the Government mentioned therein, four thousand dollars. SENATE.

Senate.

To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay E. C. Goodwin, clerk

E. C.Goodwin.

Payment to.

to the Select Committee on the Centennial of the Constitution and the Discovery of America, for services as such clerk from the thirteenth to the nineteenth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, inclusive, forty-two dollars. 58 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

House of Representatives.

For salary of O. O. Stealy, clerk to the Speaker from December

O. O. Stealey.

Payment to.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at the rate of one thousand six hundred dollars per annum, nine hundred and thirty-five dollars. To pay A. B. Talcott balance of salary as electrician of the House

A. B. Talcott.

Payment to.

of Representatives for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred dollars. To pay Charles Carter the-difference between his salary as a laborer

Charles Carter.

Payment to.

and that of a messenger for four months, one hundred and sixty dollars. To pay Woodward and Lothrop for material for draping the south

Woodward & Lothrop.

Payment to.

wing of the Capitol on the occasion of the death of ex-President Grant, three hundred and twelve dollars and twelve cents. To pay G. Edmonston for labor in draping the south wing of the

G. Edmonston.

Payment to.

Capitol on the occasions of the death of ex-President Grant and Vice-President Hendricks, forty-four dollars. JUDGMENTS COURT OF CLAIMS. For payment of judgments of the Court of Claims as follows:

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims.

Peter Collier, five thousand dollars; George R. Watkins, nine thousand nine hundred and eighty-one dollars and thirty-two cents; William E. Singleton, seventy dollars and seventy-five cents: John H. Dialogue, surviving partner of Wood, Dialogue and company, twenty-one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four dollars and fifty-one cents: John H. Dialogue, surviving partner of Wood, Dialogue and company, eleven thousand two hundred and twenty-six dollars and twenty-four cents; Eliza M. Jenkins, as administratrix of William J. Jenkins and as administratrix de bonis non of Eliza H. Chaplin, one hundred and sixty-seven dollars and twenty-nine cents: State of Louisiana, seventy-one thousand three hundred and eighty-five dollars and fourteen cents, with interest at five per centum from May ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven: Patrick H. Drake and William P. Ward, four hundred and eighty-three dollars and fifty-three cents; Frank Ives, three hundred and thirty-seven dollars: Grafton C. Kennedy, two hundred and ninety-five dollars; Almond G. Richmond, ten dollars: William A. J. Fowlkes, forty dollars; Francis M. Galbraith, forty-two dollars: William I). Ramey, one hundred and sixty-four dollars; James H. Neil, one hundred and twenty-four dollars: John M. Stewart, one hundred and eighty-seven dollars; Henry C. Hastings, sixty dollars: Edgar L. Gregory, twenty-six dollars: Richard M. Jones, twenty-eight dollars; Charles S. Chesney, three hundred and thirty-five dollars; Erie J. Leech, two hundred and nineteen dollars; Benjamin S. Pedigo, fifty-four dollars: J. Crocket Givens, seventy dollars; Thomas F. Bowman, four hundred and twenty-two dollars; Charles A. Womble, one hundred and seventeen dollars; Walter S. Thomas, seventy-two dollars: Harry R. Probasco, one hundred and ninety-five dollars: William J. Kneeshaw. twenty-two dollars: Robert S. Friend, one hundred and nineteen dollars; 59 John H. Kimmons, one hundred and three dollars;

Payment of judgements of Court of Claims—Continued.

Charles H. Bill, sixty dollars; Frederick Parsons, seventy-nine dollars; Thomas A. Gillespie, seventy-five dollars: State of Alabama, eighteen thousand two hundred and eighty-five dollars and three cents, with interest at five per centum from June ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; State of Mississippi, forty-one thousand four hundred and fifty-three dollars and ninety-one cents, with interest at five per centum from June ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; Henry L. Hallett, three thousand five hundred and seventeen dollars; B. Gildersleeve, eight hundred and five dollars; A. B. Wilson, ninety-nine dollars; William B. Smithson, seventy-nine dollars; Stephen Wheeler, three hundred and twenty-five dollars; G. L. Ogden, two hundred and fifteen dollars; Henry R. Edmunds, one hundred and fifty-eight dollars; Henry C. Goodell, three hundred and sixty-four dollars; James C. Strong, four hundred and forty-one dollars; James C. Strong, one hundred dollars; W. S. Carr, seventy-two dollars; W. F. Watkins, one hundred and thirty-five dollars; William Bowling, five hundred and twenty-five dollars; Daniel S. McMasters, fifty-seven dollars: John R. Puryear, two hundred and three dollars: Joseph L. Fairchild, two hundred and forty-six dollars; Eugene O. Locke, forty-six dollars: Charles A. Powell, one hundred and seventy-three dollars; Samuel B. Crail, seventy-seven dollars; Bushrod W. Bell, two hundred and twenty-nine dollars; Robert Barber, five hundred and forty dollars; Elbert Wallace, fifty-one dollars; James F. Hurst, three hundred and ten dollars; John T. Green, seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars; J. C. Fowler, two hundred and fifty-five dollars; Almon Hall, three hundred and forty-six dollars: J. G. Hawthorne, one hundred and twenty-four dollars; James B. Gaston, six hundred and ninety-six dollars; S. M. Walker, five hundred and fifty-five dollars; P. A. Hoyne, one hundred and twelve dollars: The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Company, fifteen thousand four hundred and thirty-three dollars and twenty-two cents: Henry B. Nones, eight thousand two hundred and two dollars and thirty-seven cents; Henry Mason, five thousand and sixty-nine dollars and sixty-five cents; William B. Arrants, two thousand four hundred and eighty-three dollars and sixty-one cents; Ralph Aston, five hundred dollars, Albert D. Bache, eight thousand six hundred and forty-two dollars and thirty-eight cents; Josiah B. Aiken, one thousand three hundred and nine dollars; William W. Carter, one thousand three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and sixty cents; Robert W. Allen, one thousand one hundred and twelve dollars and seventy-five cents; Dennis W. Mullan, three hundred and fifty-six dollars and three cents; David G. McRitchie, eight hundred and eighty dollars and thirty-seven cents; 60 John H. Kimmons, eighty-five dollars;

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims—Continued.

John T. Green, one hundred dollars; Edward S. Bogert, four thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven dollars and forty-four cents; William B. Brooks, seven thousand four hundred and eight dollars; Francis C. Dade, nine thousand three hundred and sixty-four dollars and twenty-four cents; Philip Inch, six thousand five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and fifteen cents; William J Lamdin, seven thousand six hundred and forty-two dollars and five cents. Thom Williamson, six thousand five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and five cents; Charles H. Bill, five hundred and sixty dollars; George W. Melville, six hundred and fifty dollars; George M. Book, one hundred and twenty dollars and seventy-nine cents; Jonathan M. Emanuel, seven hundred and eighty-five dollars and forty-six cents; John D. Ford, five hundred and eighty-five dollars and forty-six cents; James W. Hollihan, five hundred and eighty-five dollars and forty-six cents; Richard Inch, fifty-seven dollars and seventy-eight cents; Charles V. Gridley, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents; Leonard A. Frailey, four hundred and ninety-one dollars and ninety-one cents; James H. Chapman, two hundred and sixty-three dollars and two cents; John H. Clark, six thousand eight hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-seven cents; William W. Dungan, seven thousand one hundred and fifty-two dollars and ninety-three cents; Montgomery Fletcher, eight thousand sixteen dollars and ninety-six cents; Benjamin F. Garvin, nine thousand two hundred and four dollars and forty-two cents; George R. Johnson, eight thousand six hundred and fifty-six dollars and forty-nine cents; George F. Kutz, six thousand two hundred and fifty-three dollars and seven cents; John W. Moore, six thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars and eighty-eight cents; William H. Shock, three thousand four hundred and sixty-two dollars and nineteen cents: William H. Rutherford, fourteen thousand four hundred and thirty-two dollars and ninety-one cents; Calvin Nutting and Son, sixteen thousand five hundred and sixty-six dollars; Edward H. Skelsey and Ira W. De Moss, under the firm of E. H. Skelsey and Company, seven thousand seven hundred and seven dollars; L. T. Hoyt, two thousand five hundred and forty-seven dollars and thirty-nine cents; Edward Sweet and Company, two thousand seven hundred and thirty-one dollars and fifty-four cents; C. H. Wilcox, executor of H. R. Wilcox, deceased, one thousand three hundred and seventy-four dollars and twenty-eight cents; Newcomb and Cook, one thousand four hundred and forty-two dollars and forty-two cents; 61 Robinson and Suydam, two hundred and sixty-four dollars and

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims—Continued.

seventy-five cents: Vermilye and Company, twenty-two thousand three hundred and sixty-nine dollars and twenty-four cents; Litchfield, Dana and Stimson, two thousand and sixty-five dollars and seventy-three cents: Falls and Tileston, one hundred and sixty-seven dollars and sixty-eight cents: Bacon Brothers and Starr, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four dollars and twenty-seven cents: Farnham. Gilbert and Company, three thousand and fifty dollars and two cents: Tillinghast and Woolsey, one hundred and eighty-one dollars and twenty-eight cents: W. E. Tillinghast, nine hundred and twenty dollars and forty-one cents; G. S. Bowdoin, eight hundred and fifty-six dollars and ninety cents: H. Kennedy and Company, three thousand eight hundred and thirty-four dollars and thirty-one cents; R. W. Martin, junior, and Company, two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ninety-seven cents; Gould, Strong and Company, five hundred and forty-nine dollars and thirty-six cents; Emily Wrightman. administratrix of John Wrightman, four thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars; Frederick Frerichs, ten thousand one hundred and thirty dollars and thirty-one cents, with interest at five per centum from March tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six; George E. Hendee, eight thousand one hundred and seventy-eight dollars and one cent, with interest at five per centum from March twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; To pay interest, at five per centum per annum, under section one

Interest.

R. S., sec. 1090, p. 200.

thousand and ninety of the Revised Statutes, in certain judgements rendered by the Court of Claims and heretofore paid in the principal sums, namely: James C. Saunders, interest from May twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to February twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, on judgement for one thousand six hundred and twenty-seven dollars, fifty-seven dollars and seventy-two cents; Sarah E. Ramsay, widow in community, and Anna E. Wagner, heir of G. Alexander Ramsay, interest from May twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to May eleventh eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, on judgement for one thousand seven hundred dollars, eighty-one dollars and twenty-seven cents; The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad” Company, interest from May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to February fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, on judgement for fifty-one thousand three hundred and fifty-one dollars and ninety-one cents, four thousand six hundred and seven dollars and sixty cents; George K. Otis, interest from May twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, on judgement for sixteen thousand four hundred and forty-five dollars and thirty-six cents, one thousand four hundred and thirty-seven dollars and twenty-eight cents; in all, four hundred and fifty-five thousand two hundred and seventy-three dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

That none of the judgements herein provided for shall be paid until the right of appeal shall have expired.

Appeal.

Claims allowed by Sixth Auditor.

Sec. 2.

That for the payment of the claims certified to be due by the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department under the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three,

Vol. 22, p. 600.

or under appropriations the balance of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of 62 the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, being

Vol. 18, p. 110.

for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under

Vol. 23, p. 254.

section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in House Executive Document Number Thirty-one, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated as follows:

For compensation of postmasters readjusted under act of March

Compensation of postmasters.

Vol. 22, p. 487.

third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, payable from deficiency in postal revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and eighty thousand three hundred and twenty-one dollars and forty-four cents. For deficiency in postal revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Postal revenues.

and prior years, three thousand three hundred and eighty-two dollars and forty-three cents.

Sec. 3. That for the payment of a portion of the claims certified

Payment of certain certified claims.

to be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of

Vol. 18, p. 110.

the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under section two

Vol. 23, p. 254.

of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in House Executive Document Number Ninety, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated, as follows:

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by First Comptroller.

state department.

Department of State.

Foreign intercourse: For salaries of ministers, eighteen hundred

Ministers’ salaries.

and eighty-five and prior years, four hundred and eighty-six dollars and sixty-five cents. For contingent expenses, foreign missions, eighteen hundred and

Contingent, foreign missions.

eighty-five and prior years, eighty dollars and twenty-four cents. For loss on bills of exchange, diplomatic service, eighteen hundred

Loss on bills of exchange, legations.

and eighty-five and prior years, twenty-nine dollars and ninety-one cents. For salaries, consular service, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Consular salaries.

and prior years, three hundred and five dollars and fifty-seven cents. For contingent expenses, United States consulates, eighteen

Contingent, consulates.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, eighty-one dollars and eleven cents. For salaries of consular officers not citizens, eighteen hundred

Consular officers not citizens.

and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand eight hundred and eight dollars and twenty-four cents. For relief and protection of American seamen, eighteen hundred

Relief of American seamen.

and eighty-five and prior years, four hundred and ninety dollars. treasury department.

Treasury Department.

Internal revenue: For salaries and expenses of collectors of internal

Internal revenue.

Collectors’ salaries.

revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand six hundred and one dollars and seventy-six cents. For salaries and expenses of agents and subordinate officers of internal

Agents’, etc., salaries.

revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, five hundred and forty-two dollars and sixty-nine cents. For drawback on stills exported (act March first, eighteen hundred

Stills exported.

Vol. 20, p.342.

and seventy-nine), twenty dollars. For redemption of stamps prior to July first, eighteen hundred

Redemption of stamps.

and eighty-five, two hundred and eighteen dollars and sixty-three cents. 63 For refunding taxes illegally collected prior to July first, eighteen

Refunding taxes.

hundred and eighty-five, three thousand four hundred and seventy-three dollars and one cent: Provided, That if it appear by

Proviso.

legal proof, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, that the corporations, named in said Executive document as paying said tax, never deducted or withheld the same from the alien holders of such stock or bonds and that the same is not due to said aliens, payment may be made to the corporation. For refunding moneys erroneously received and covered into the

Refunding moneys.

Treasury prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two hundred and fifty dollars. For repayment of a judgement to the estate of Edgar Ketchum,

Edgar Ketchum.

Payment to estate of.

late collector, and so forth, one thousand one hundred and fifty-nine dollars and thirty-four cents. For payment of a judgement to George S. Denison, late collector,

George S. Denison.

Payment to.

and so forth, five hundred and fifty dollars and fifty-four cents. For payment to the State of Wisconsin, eight thousand four hundred

Wisconsin.

Payment to.

and nine dollars and forty-three cents. Miscellaneous: For contingent expenses. Treasury Department,

Contingent. Treasury Department.

stationery, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, four dollars and five cents. For contingent expenses, Treasury Department, fuel, and so forth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, ten dollars and twenty cents. For lands and other property of the United States, eighteen hundred

Custody of lands.

and eighty-five and prior years, twelve dollars and sixty cents. For North American Ethnology, Smithsonian Institution, forty-nine

Ethnology.

dollars and nine cents. For contingent expenses stem boat inspection service prior to July

Steamboat inspection.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, twelve dollars. For wages and contingent expenses assay office at Boise City,

Wages, assay office, Boise City.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, except the claim numbered two hundred and forty-nine thousand four hundred and thirteen in said Executive Document Number Ninety, four dollars and forty-one cents. For Treasury Building, Washington, District of Columbia, two

Treasury Building.

dollars and seventy cents. For courthouse and post-office, Austin, Texas, eight hundred and

Austin, Tex.

twenty-seven dollars and eighteen cents. For courthouse and post-office, Utica, New York, twenty-nine

Utica, N. Y.

dollars and ninety-one cents. war department.

War Department.

For contingent expenses, War Department, eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-five and prior years, one dollar and twenty-two cents. interior department.

Interior Department.

For contingent expenses. General Land Office, eighteen hundred

Land Office.

and eighty-three, three dollars and eighty cents. For Geological Survey, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior

Geological Survey.

years, seventy-three dollars and sixty-two cents. For surveying the public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Surveying public lands.

and prior years, five thousand four hundred and sixty-four dollars and twenty-eight cents. For salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, eighteen

Registers and receivers.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and forty dollars and sixty cents. For contingent expenses of land offices, eighteen hundred and

Contingent, land offices.

eighty-five and prior years, two dollars and seventy-five cents. For expenses of depositing public moneys, eighteen hundred and

Depositing public moneys.

eighty-five and prior years, twenty-four dollars and ninety cents. 64 For depredations on public timber, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Timber depredations.

and prior years, except the claims of the Central Pacific Rail road Company and of the Union Pacific Railway Company, one hundred and six dollars; For protecting public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Protecting public lands.

prior years, two hundred and twelve dollars and twenty-five cents. For reimbursement to receivers of public moneys, excess of deposits,

Reimbursing receivers.

two thousand four hundred and forty-one dollars and ten cents. For five, three, and two percentum fund to States prior to July

Five, three, and two per cent, to States.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, except the claims numbered forty thousand two hundred and sixty-seven, and forty thousand two hundred and sixty-eight in said Executive Document Number Ninety, thirty-seven thousand eight hundred and ninety-two dollars and thirty cents. post-office department.

Post-Office Department.

For salaries. Post-Office Department, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Salaries.

and prior years, thirty-two dollars and sixty-one cents. department of justice.

Department of Justice.

For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, eighteen

Marshals’ fees.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, fourteen thousand four hundred and twenty-eight dollars and fifty-nine cents. For fees of district attorneys. United States courts, eighteen

District attorneys’ fees.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand five hundred and thirty-four dollars and eighty cents. For fees of clerks. United States courts, eighteen hundred and

Clerks’ fees.

eighty-five and prior years, seven hundred and thirteen dollars and forty-five cents. For fees of commissioners, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Commissioners’ fees.

and eighty-five and prior years, eight hundred and twenty-four dollars and forty cents. For fees of jurors. United States courts, eighteen hundred and

Jurors’ fees.

eighty-five and prior years, eighty-four dollars. For fees of witnesses, United States courts, eighteen hundred and

Witnesses’ fees.

eighty-five and prior years, three thousand one hundred and sixty-three dollars and eighty-three cents. For support of prisoners, United States courts, eighteen

Support of prisoners.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two thousand two hundred and twenty-eight dollars and twenty-seven cents. For rent of court rooms, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Rent of court rooms,

and eighty-five and prior years, seven hundred and fifty dollars. For miscellaneous expenses, United States courts, eighteen

Miscellaneous.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two thousand three hundred and seventy-four dollars and thirty-two cents. For expenses of United States courts, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine and prior years, two hundred and thirty-five dollars and seventy cents. For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, eighteen hundred

Utah courts.

and eighty-five and prior years, three thousand six hundred and ninety-seven dollars and forty-five cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of Customs.

For fuel, lights, and water for public buildings, eighteen hundred

Public buildings.

Fuel, lights, and water.

Furniture.

and eighty-five and prior years, four hundred and forty-four dollars. For furniture and repairs of same for public buildings, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, thirty-eight dollars and ninety-one cents. 65 For Life-Saving Service, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Life-Saving Service.

prior years, twenty-seven dollars and thirty-five cents. For salaries of keepers of lighthouses, eighteen hundred and

Light-house keepers.

eighty-five and prior years, two “hundred and fifty-nine dollars and four cents, For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, eighteen

Revenues from customs.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, sixty-two thousand six hundred and sixty-one dollars and thirty-seven cents. WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of two and three year volunteers, eighteen hundred and

Two and three year volunteers.

seventy-one and prior years, three, hundred thousand nine hundred and three dollars and eighty-seven cents. For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, eighteen

Bounty.

hundred and seventy-one and prior years, three hundred and ninety-one thousand four hundred and twenty-five dollars and two cents. For bounty act July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six.

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prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty, eighty thousand two hundred and twenty-seven dollars and forty-three cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five,

Army pay.

and prior years, nine thousand nine hundred and fifty-one dollars and eighty-seven cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. one hundred and fifty dollars and fifteen cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, seven dollars. For pay of volunteers (Mexican war), eighteen hundred and seventy-one

Mexican war volunteers.

and prior years, one hundred and sixty-two dollars and ninety-three cents. For traveling expenses First Michigan Cavalry prior to July first,

First Michigan Cavalry.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one thousand and forty-seven dollars and eighty-one cents. For traveling expenses California and Nevada Volunteers prior to

California and Nevada volunteers.

July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, six hundred and seventy-eight dollars and forty-four cents. For Rogue River Indian war, prior to July first, eighteen hundred

Rogue River Indian war.

and eighty-five, one hundred and forty-one dollars and forty-six cents. For artificial limbs, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior

Artificial limbs.

years, fifty-two dollars. For appliances for disabled soldiers, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Appliances for disabled soldiers.

and prior years, two dollars. For contingencies of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Contingencies.

and prior years, two hundred and nine dollars and sixty-three cents. For draft and substitute fund, eighteen hundred and seventy-one

Draft, etc., fund.

and prior years, ninety-three cents. For medical and hospital department, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Medical department.

and prior years, one hundred and twenty-one dollars and sixty-six cents. For ordnance service, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior

Ordnance service.

years, twenty-four dollars and eighty cents. For ordnance, ordnance stores, and supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, ninety dollars and seventy cents. For ordnance, ordnance stores, and supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, seventy-eight dollars. For ordnance stores, mounting guns, and so forth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty-five dollars and fifty cents. 66 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (INDIAN) CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Indian claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of Indian agents, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Indian agents.

prior years, one hundred and eighty-three dollars and seventy-seven cents. For incidental expenses Indian service in Oregon, eighteen hundred

Oregon, incidental expenses.

and eighty-five and prior years, sixteen dollars. For support of Flatheads and other confederated tribes, eighteen

Flat bead and other tribes.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and twenty-five dollars and forty cents. For support of Indian school, Carlisle. Pennsylvania, eighteen hundred and eighty-five,

Carlisle, Pa., Indian School.

and prior years, except the claim numbered six hundred and eighteen in said Executive Document Number Ninety, twenty-four dollars and fourteen cents. For support of Apaches of Arizona and New Mexico, eighteen

Apaches in Arizona and New Mexico.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, six hundred and nineteen dollars and seventy cents. For support of Walla-Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla tribes, eighteen

Walla-Wallas, Cay uses, and Umatillas.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and sixty-three dollars and twenty cents. For survey of Indian reservations, eighteen hundred and

Indian reservations.

eighty-five and prior years, seven hundred and sixty-seven dollars. For transportation of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred and

Transportation, supplies.

eighty-five and prior years, except the claim numbered four hundred and thirty-three in said Executive Document Number Ninety, fifteen dollars. For transportation of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven forty-one thousand one hundred and thirteen dollars and twenty-two cents. For telegraphing and purchase of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred

Purchase, etc., supplies.

and eighty-seven, five hundred and sixty-four dollars and thirty cents. PENSION CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Pension claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For Army pensions, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior

Army pensions.

years, except the claims numbered eight thousand three hundred and eighty-one and nine thousand one hundred and thirty-nine in said Executive Document Number Ninety, one hundred and forty dollars and sixty cents. For fees of examining surgeons, Army pensions, eighteen hundred,

Examining surgeons.

and eighty-five and prior years, nineteen dollars. For contingent expenses pension agencies, eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-seven, twenty-nine dollars and fifty-eight cents. WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For observation and report of storms, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Observation, etc., storms.

and prior years, three hundred and seventy-six dollars and twenty-seven cents. For maintenance and repair of military telegraph lines, eighteen

Military telegraph.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, fifteen dollars and sixty cents. For Signal Service, subsistence, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Subsistence, Signal Service.

and prior years, three hundred and fifty-four dollars. For Signal Service, regular supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Supplies, Signal Service.

and prior years, twenty-five dollars and fourteen cents. 67 For Signal Service, incidental expenses, eighteen hundred and

Incidental expenses, Signal Service.

eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and ninety-nine

Transportation, Signal Service.

dollars and seventy cents. For Signal Service, barracks and quarters, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Barracks and quarters, Signal Service.

and prior years, two hundred and forty-three dollars and sixty cents. For contingencies of fortifications, fifty-six dollars and fifty cents.

Fortifications.

For surveys of military defenses, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, thirty-six dollars and twenty cents. For gunboats on Western rivers, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Gun-boats, Western rivers.

and prior years, twenty-one dollars and ninety-two cents. For Rogue River Indian war, prior to July first, eighteen hundred

Rogue River Indian war.

and eighty-five, four hundred and thirty-five dollars and five cents. For transportation of officers and their baggage, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and seventy-one and prior years, one hundred and forty-two dollars. For twenty per centum additional compensation prior to July first,

Twenty per cent.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars and thirty-nine cents. For refunding to States expenses incurred in raising volunteers,

States, refund ta.

ninety-six thousand thirty-four dollars and thirty-one cents. For reimbursement to certain States and Territories expenses incurred

Reimbursement for suppressing Indian hostilities.

Vol. 22, p. 111.

in repelling invasions and suppressing Indian hostilities, act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, twenty-three thousand one hundred and eighty dollars and ninety-two cents. For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and

Oregon and Washington volunteers

Washington volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five and eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, five thousand nine hundred and fifty-five dollars and forty-eight cents. For subsistence of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Subsistence:.

and prior years, eight hundred and seventy-seven dollars and forty-five cents. For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen hundred

Quarter masters, Department, supplies;

and eighty-five and prior years, four thousand seven hundred dollars and fifty-six cents. For incidental expenses, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen hundred

Incidental expenses.

and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand nine hundred and sixty-three dollars and ninety-one cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation:.

Claims excepted;.

and eighty-five and prior years, except the claims of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, the Southern Pacific Company, of Arizona; the Southern Pacific Company, of California; the Southern Pacific Company, of New Mexico, and the Union Pacific Railway Company, certified under this title in said Executive Document Number Ninety, fifteen thousand eight hundred and forty-nine dollars and thirty-nine cents. For fifty per centum of arrears of Army transportation due certain

Fifty per cent, arrears.

land-grant railroads, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, nine thousand one hundred and twenty-one dollars and seven cents. For barracks and quarters, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Barracks and quarters.

prior years, four thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars and thirty-two cents. For construction and repair of hospitals, eighteen hundred and

Hospitals.

eighty-five and prior years, two thousand two hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty-two cents. 68 For clothing and camp and garrison equipage, eighteen hundred

Clothing, and camp and garrison equipage.

Horses.

and eighty-five and prior years, eleven dollars and sixty-four cents. For horses for cavalry and artillery, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two thousand four hundred and fifty-nine dollars and ninety-two cents. For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States

Commutation of rations.

and to soldiers on furlough, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, twenty-three thousand three hundred and ninety dollars and fifteen cents. For horses and other property lost in the military service, prior to

Horses, etc., claims.

July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and twenty-five thousand seven hundred and sixty-nine dollars and sixteen cents. NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy Department claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Navy pay.

eighty-five, twenty-two thousand seven hundred and ninety-five dollars and seventy cents. For pay. miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Miscellaneous.

prior years, four hundred and fifty dollars and fifty-five cents. For contingent, Navy, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Contingent.

and prior years, eight dollars and fifty-nine cents. For pay, Marine Corps, prior to July first, eighteen hundred

Pay, Marine Corps.

and eighty-five, two hundred and one dollars and thirty-seven cents. For contingent, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and

Bureau of Ordnance, contingent.

eighty-five and prior years, five dollars. For Torpedo Corps, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and

Torpedo Corps.

eighty-five and prior years, one dollar. For contingent. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and twenty-eight dollars and eighty-six cents. For Navy pensions, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years,

Navy pensions.

six dollars and nineteen cents. For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, seven thousand four hundred and fifty dollars and fifty-five cents. For enlistment bounties to seamen, prior to July first, eighteen

Enlistment bounties.

hundred and eighty-five, two thousand six hundred and forty-one dollars and eighty-one cents. For bounty for the destruction of enemies’ vessels,

Bounty, destruction of enemies’ vessels.

prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, nine hundred and forty-one dollars and fourteen cents. For payment of the officers and men of the Kearsarge for the destruction

Kearsarge.

Payment to officers and men of.

of the Alabama, five hundred and forty-one dollars and four cents. For indemnity for lost clothing, prior to July first,

Lost clothing.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five, four hundred and twenty-five dollars and eighty-five cents. For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses

Mileage claims.

and mileage allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court, in the case of Graham versus United States, eight thousand five hundred and sixty-six dollars and thirteen cents. For payments on account of clothing or bedding destroyed by

Clothing, etc., destroyed.

order, for sanitary purposes, in preventing the spread of contagious diseases, one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and twenty-nine cents. 69 CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SIXTH AUDITOR.

Claims allowed by Sixth Auditor.

For deficiency in postal revenues, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Postal revenues.

and prior years, one thousand three hundred and forty-eight dollars and twenty-nine cents.

Sec. 4. That for the payment of a portion of the claims certified to

Payment of certain certified claims.

be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations, the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under

Vol. 18, p. 110.

appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, and which have been certified to

Vol. 28, p. 254.

Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in Senate Executive Document Number One Hundred and One, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated as follows:

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by First Comptroller.

state department.

Department of State.

Foreign intercourse: For contingent expenses United States consulates.

Contingent expenses, consulates.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, seven dollars and seventy-three cents. To pay C. W. Buck. United States Minister to Peru, the balance

C. W. Buck.

Payment to.

of salary due him for the fiscal year, ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. which has remained unpaid, because of the exhaustion of the appropriation for salaries of Ministers, for that year, one thousand one hundred and ninety dollars and twenty-eight cents. treasury department.

Treasury Department.

Internal revenue: For salaries and expenses of collectors of internal

Collectors internal revenue.

revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three dollars and twenty-seven cents. interior department.

Interior Department.

For expenses of the Eighth Census, one hundred and forty-three

Eighth Census.

dollars and thirty-three cents. For expenses of depositing public moneys, eighteen hundred and

Public moneys.

eighty-five and prior years, five dollars and sixty cents. For surveying private land claims in California, eighteen hundred

Private land claims, California.

and eighty-five and prior years, six hundred and eight dollars and twenty-five cents. For reimbursement to receivers of public moneys, excess of deposits,

Receivers.

three hundred and fifty dollars and seventy cents. For five, three, and two per centum fund to States prior to July

Five, three, and two per cent, fund to States.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, fifty-three thousand four hundred and twenty-two dollars and fifty-six cents. department of justice.

Department of Justice.

For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, eighteen

Marshals’ fees.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, six thousand three hundred and forty-seven dollars and eighty-nine cents. For fees of commissioners, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Commissioners’ fees

and eighty-five and prior years, two hundred and twenty-nine dollars and seventy cents. 70 CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST AUDITOR AND COM MISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of customs.

For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, eighteen hundred

Collecting customs.

and eighty-five and prior years, forty-six thousand and twenty-four dollars and nine cents. For repairs and preservation of public buildings, eighteen hundred

Public buildings.

and eighty-five and prior years, twenty-nine dollars and ninety cents. For Revenue-Cutter Service, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Revenue-Cutter Service.

prior years, thirty-three dollars and sixty-nine cents. For Life-Saving Service, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Life-Saving Service.

prior years, one hundred and twenty-nine dollars and thirteen cents. WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department Claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of two and three-year volunteers, eighteen hundred and

Two and three year volunteer’s.

seventy-one and prior years, forty-seven thousand seven hundred and forty-one dollars and forty cents. For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs,

Bounty.

eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, forty-seven thousand one hundred and fifty-one dollars and ninety-seven cents. For bounty under act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred

Vol. 14, p.322.

and sixty-six, eighteen hundred and eighty, and prior years, nine thousand one hundred and fifty dollars and sixty cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Army pay.

and prior years, except the claims numbered seventy-five hundred and forty-nine and seventy-six hundred and twenty-six in said Executive Document Number One Hundred and One, six hundred and eighty-three dollars and sixty-eight cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and forty-four dollars and ninety cents. For pay of volunteers (Mexican war) eighteen hundred and seventy-one

Mexican war volunteers.

and prior years, eight dollars and eighty-five cents. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (INDIAN) CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Indian claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For transportation of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred and

Transportation.

eighty-seven, one thousand four hundred dollars and eighty-eight cents. For telegraphing and purchase of Indian supplies, eighteen

Purchase. etc., supplies.

hundred and eighty-seven, thirty-seven dollars and ten cents. WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and Washington

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five and eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, three hundred and ninety-four dollars and thirty-two cents. For subsistence of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Subsistence.

and prior years, two hundred and seventy-four dollars. For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen

Quartermaster’s Depart menu regular supplies.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, eight hundred and twenty-four dollars and seventy-seven cents. For incidental expenses. Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen

Incidental expenses.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and fifty-three dollars and eighty-six cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-five and prior years, seven hundred and sixty-eight dollars and fifty-eight cents. 71 For barracks and quarters, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Barracks and quarters.

prior years, one hundred and seventy-two dollars and thirty-three cents. For horses for cavalry and artillery, eighteen hundred and

Horses.

eighty-five and prior years, two hundred and fifty dollars. For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States,

Commutation of rations.

and to soldiers on furlough, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, three thousand three hundred and forty-six dollars and twenty-five cents. For horses and other property lost in the military service prior

Horses, etc., claims.

to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, twenty-two thousand three hundred and twenty-three dollars and ninety-four cents. NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy Department claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Navy pay.

eighty-five, thirty-six thousand and twenty-four dollars and ninety cents. For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Miscellaneous.

prior years, two hundred and forty-eight dollars and twenty-one cents. For contingent. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen

Bureau Equipment and Recruiting.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, seventeen dollars and thirty-one cents. For Medical Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, eighteen

Bureau Medicine and Surgery.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two hundred and one dollars. For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau Provisions and Clothing.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, nine hundred and forty-nine dollars and fifty-eight cents. For enlistment bounties to seamen, prior to July first, eighteen

Enlistment bounties.

hundred and eighty-five, three hundred and forty-eight dollars and thirty-six cents. For bounty for the destruction of enemies’ vessels, prior to July

Bounty, destruction of enemies’ vessels.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two dollars and ninety-nine cents. For indemnity for lost clothing, prior to July first, eighteen

Lost clothing.

hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and seventy dollars. For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses

Mileage claims.

and mileage allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Graham versus United States, six hundred and sixty-one dollars and seventy-five cents. For payments on account of clothing or bedding destroyed by

Destroyed clothing, etc.

order, tor sanitary purposes, in preventing the spread of contagious diseases, twenty dollars and thirty-one cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SIXTH AUDITOR.

Claims allowed by Sixth Auditor.

For deficiency in postal revenues, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Postal revenues.

and prior years, one thousand four hundred and six dollars and twenty cents.

Sec. 5. For reimbursement to the State of Texas, expenses incurred

Texas.

Reimbursement for suppressing Indian hostilities, etc.

Vol. 22, p. 111.

in repelling invasions and suppressing Indian hostilities, found due under the act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and certified to Congress, by the Secretary of the Treasury, in a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, March fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, nine hundred and twenty-seven thousand one hundred and seventy-seven dollars and forty cents.

Approved, March 30, 1888.

Chap. 48: to correct an error in and to further amend “An act to authorize the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company to construct bridges across the Sunflower. Yazoo, and Tombigbee Rivers, in Mississippi,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. 25 Stat. 72 1888-04-02 Chapter 48 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 72FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 48. 1888.

CHAP. 48.—

An Act to correct an error in and to further amend “An act to authorize the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company to construct bridges across the Sunflower. Yazoo, and Tombigbee Rivers, in Mississippi,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

April 2, 1888.

Whereas by reason of a clerical error in the copying of the draft

Preamble.

Vol. 24, p.567.

of a bill to be entitled “An act to authorize the Georgia Pacific Railway Company to construct bridges across the Sunflower, Yazoo, and Tombigbee Rivers, in Mississippi,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, the title of the said act, and the enacting clauses thereof, names the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company as the beneficiary of the said act, and the corporation upon whom the rights, powers, and privileges therein recited are conferred; and Whereas no corporation of that name exists, and it was intended that the said rights, powers, and privileges should be conferred, not upon the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company, but upon the Georgia Pacific Railway Company, a corporation created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the States of Alabama and Mississippi; and Whereas the said Georgia Pacific Railway Company, is the true and only beneficiary of said act, and since the passage thereof, has been using all the means in its power to complete its plans for the location and construction of bridges across the rivers named in said act, in accordance with the recommendations and approval of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army, and as required by the laws of the United States; and Whereas by section three of said act it is provided that if said bridges shall not be finished within two years from the passage thereof, the rights and privileges thereby granted shall be null and void: and Whereas it will be impossible to complete the plans, location, and construction of said bridges within two years from the passage of said act, as provided therein: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Georgia Pacific Railway Company may bridge Sunflower, Yazoo, and Tombigbee Rivers, Miss.

Name of corporation corrected.

Vol. 24. p. 567.

That the act entitled “An act to authorize the Georgia Pacific Railroad Company to construct bridges across the Sunflower, Yazoo, and Tombigbee Rivers, in Mississippi,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and is hereby, amended by striking from the title and enacting clauses thereof the word “railroad,” wherever it occurs in the statement of the name of the corporation therein mentioned, and inserting, in lieu thereof, the word “railway.” so as to make the corporate name of said corporation read, “ The Georgia Pacific Railway Company,” instead of “The Georgia Pacific Railroad Company.”

And by striking out the words “ two years from the passage of this

Time for completion extended.

act,” where they occur in the final clause of section three of the act, and inserting the words “four years from March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven,” in lieu thereof, so as to make said final clause read as follows: “And if said bridges shall not be finished within four years from March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.”

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 49: appropriating twenty thousand dollars for expenses of special and select committees of the Senate. 25 Stat. 73 1888-04-02 Chapter 49 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 49– 52. 1888.73

CHAP. 49.—

An Act appropriating twenty thousand dollars for expenses of special and select committees of the Senate.

April 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Senate.

Appropriation for special and select committees.

That there be appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated. the sum of twenty thousand dollars, to be immediately available, for the expenses of special and select committees and inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 50: To reward the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic coast of the Arctic Ocean for acts of humanity to shipwrecked seamen. 25 Stat. 73 1888-04-02 Chapter 50 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 50.—

An Act To reward the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic coast of the Arctic Ocean for acts of humanity to shipwrecked seamen.

April 2, 1888.

Whereas, the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic

Preamble.

coast of the Arctic Ocean exhibited great humanity in rescuing and extending hospitality to the crew of the wrecked whaling bark Napoleon, and especially towards its sole survivor, while themselves suffering from famine; and Whereas it is eminently proper and expedient to recognize and reward such meritorious and humane conduct on the part of an uncivilized people: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Appropriation for gifts to Esquimaux for rescuing, etc., shipwrecked crew of whaling hark Napoleon.

That there be appropriated and paid, out of the Treasury of the United States, from moneys not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, for the benefit of the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic coast of the Arctic Ocean, and in recognition of their hospitality to our shipwrecked seamen.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 51: to change the location of a certain alley in the city of Washington. 25 Stat. 73 1888-04-02 Chapter 51 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 51.—

An Act to change the location of a certain alley in the city of Washington.

April 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington, D. C.

Location of alley, square 895, changed.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered, in their discretion, to vacate and convey to the owner of lots fourteen and fifteen in square eight hundred and ninety-five, in the city of Washington, the alley, fifteen feet wide, running east and west between said lots: Provided, That the said owner shall appropriate to the public use as an alley an equal area of ground from the southern part of lot fifteen in the square aforesaid.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 52: to construct a road to the national cemetery at Corinth, Mississippi. 25 Stat. 73 1888-04-02 Chapter 52 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 52.—

An Act to construct a road to the national cemetery at Corinth, Mississippi.

April 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Corinth. Miss.

Appropriation for road to national cemetery.

That the sum of ten thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a macadamized or gravel road, or a road partly of gravel and partly of stone, from the town of Corinth. Mississippi, to the national cemetery near that town, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War, or so much of the above sum as is necessary: Provided, That the right of way for said road, not less than

Proviso.

Right of way.

sixty feet wide, shall first be secured to the United States.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 53: regulating the construction of bridges over the Muskingum River, in Ohio. 25 Stat. 74 1888-04-02 Chapter 53 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 74FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 53. 1888.

CHAP. 53.—

An Act regulating the construction of bridges over the Muskingum River, in Ohio.

April 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Muskingum River, Ohio.

Authority to bridge.

That any person or corporation having lawful authority to erect a bridge or bridges across the Muskingum River, Ohio, between its mouth and Dresden, may hereafter erect bridges across said river for railroad or other uses upon compliance with the provisions and requirements of this act, but no bridge shall be erected across said river which does not comply therewith.

Sec. 2. That every bridge hereafter erected across the Muskingum

Construction.

River, Ohio, shall have its axis at right angles to the current at medium and high stages, and its piers shall be parallel to this current. No riprap or other outside protection for insufficient foundations will be permitted around the channel piers, and all cofferdams, piling, and other temporary works must be removed by the owners of the bridge before it is open to traffic. Every such bridge may be built either as a drawbridge or as a continuous bridge; If built as a drawbridge, the draw span shall give two clear openings, measured on the low water line, of eighty-feet, and smooth crib work or masonry shall be built at right angles to the bridge extending upstream from the

Draws.

pivot pier, a distance of at least one hundred feet, and downstream the same distance, and the height of this protection pier shall not be less than four feet above highest locking stage. The channel sides of the channel piers shall be smoothly cut; the corners of the draw piers shall be rounded to a radius of not less than six inches; there shall be no projecting cornices on the piers, nor projecting footway on the draw span; the apparatus for swinging the draw shall be sufficient to open it in not more that five minutes: and the draw shall be promptly opened on signal. The location of the draw span shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That if the bridge be built as a continuous bridge it shall

Spans.

have at least one channel span, the center of which shall be in the middle of the channel usually run in high stages by steamboats descending the river with barges or rafts in tow; said channel span to have a clear opening of two hundred and fifty feet, measured at the low-water line, and the lowest part of the span to be forty feet above highest navigable water, as determined by a straight line connecting the tops of the lower lock gates at the head and foot of the pool in which the bridge is to be built. The other spans may have such grades as may be desired.

Sec. 4. That whenever any duly authorized persons or corporations

Applications for permission to bridge.

shall determine to apply to the Secretary of War for permission to build a bridge across the Muskingum River, they shall first give public notice of said intention by publication, once a week for four weeks, in newspapers having a wide circulation, in not less than two newspapers published in towns on the Muskingum River below Dresden, and in not less than two newspapers published in Pittsburgh. They shall also submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and piers, and a map of the locality, on the scale of one inch to one hundred feet,

Plans, etc., to be approved by Secretary of war.

giving for the space of one-quarter of a mile above and one-quarter of a mile below the site of the proposed bridge, the topography of the banks of the river, the line of low and highest navigable water, an accurate representation of the bed of the river by contour lines, two feet apart, determined by accurate soundings; and shall also show over the whole width of this part of the river, the force and direction of the currents at low water, and at high navigable stages, by triangulated observations on suitable floats. The map shall also snow the location of all bridges, locks, and dams, coal tipples, breakwaters, and other structures within the highwater lines in the designated area. Said map and drawings shall be 75 referred to a board of engineer officers or to the engineer officer in charge of the Muskingum River for examination and report: and said board, or officer, shall visit the site of the proposed bridge and shall hold a public session at some convenient point, of which public session due notice and invitation to be present shall be given to all interested parties; and if said board, or officer, shall report the site as unfavorable, the Secretary of War, is authorized to require that such changes be made in the proposed bridge by lengthening the spans, or by the addition of guiding dikes or other auxiliary works, or by both, or by increasing the height, or by such other modifications as will make the bridge as safe for navigation as if built in a favorable part of the river; and no bridge shall be begun until the plans have been approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That in case the location of the proposed bridge crosses the

Canals.

river at the site of one of the lateral canals, and the main bridge is over a part of the river that is not navigable, the provisions of the foregoing sections are so far modified that the protection piers above and below the pivot pier of the draw may be replaced by piling, or similar approved construction, and in case of a continuous bridge, the span over the canal need not exceed the width of the canal measured between the tops of its banks. The current observation may also be omitted.

Sec. 6. That all parties owning, occupying, or operating bridges

Lights.

over the Muskingum River shall maintain for the security of navigation, at their own expense, from sunset to sunrise, throughout the year, such lights on their bridges, as may be required by the Light-House Board, or the United States engineer officer in charge of said river and during the construction of any bridge under this act such lights and buoys shall be kept on cofferdams, cribs, piling, floating crafts, rafts, and so forth, used in the construction of the bridge, as may be necessary for the security of navigation.

Sec. 7. That the officers and crews of all vessels, boats, or rafts

Navigating crafts.

navigating the Muskingum River, shall be required to regulate the use of said vessels, and of any pipes or chimneys belonging thereto, so as not to interfere with the construction of any of the bridges authorized by the provisions of this act.

Sec. 8. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

To be lawful structures and post-routes.

to its limitation, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to the said bridges; and the United States shall have the right of way for telegraph or telephone purposes across any such bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any alleged obstruction to the navigation of said Muskingum River created by the construction

Litigation.

of any bridge under this act the cause or question arising may be tried before the circuit or district court of the United States for the eastern division of the southern district of Ohio.

Sec. 9. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act so as to

Amendment, etc.

prevent or remove all material obstructions to the navigation of said river by the future construction of bridges is hereby expressly reserved, without any liability of the Government for damages on account of the alterations or amendment of this act, or on account of the prevention, or requiring the removal of any such obstructions: and the entire removal of said bridge after its construction, or any change in the construction thereof or any alteration of any such bridge that may be directed, at any time by the Secretary of War. shall be made at the cost and expense of the owners thereof.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 54: to amend section four hundred and sixty-one of the Revised Statutes, regulating fees for exemplifications of land patents, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 76 1888-04-02 Chapter 54 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 76FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 54, 56, 57. 1888.

CHAP. 54.—

An Act to amend section four hundred and sixty-one of the Revised Statutes, regulating fees for exemplifications of land patents, and for other purposes.

April 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fees. General Land Office.

That section four hundred and sixty-one of the Revised Statutes be, and is hereby, amended so as to read as follows:

“Sec. 461. All exemplifications of patents or papers on file or

R. S., sec. 461. p. 78, amended.

record in the General Land Office which may be required by parties interested shall be furnished by the Commissioner upon the payment by such parties at the rate of fifteen cents per hundred word’s,

Fees for copies of records, etc.

and thirty cents each for photolithographed copies of township plats or diagrams, unverified, not to exceed ten copies to any one person, and twenty-five cents each for all copies in excess of ten. with an additional sum of one dollar for the Commissioner’s certificate of verification. with the General Land Office seal: and one of the employees of the office shall be designated by the Commissioner as the receiving clerk, and the amount so received shall, under the direction of the Commissioner, be paid into the Treasury: hut fees shall not be demanded for such authenticated copies as may be required by the officers of any branch of the Government, nor for such unverified copies as the Commissioner, in his discretion, may deem proper to furnish.”

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 56: for the relief of importers of animals for breeding purposes in certain cases. 25 Stat. 76 1888-04-04 Chapter 56 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 56.—

An Act for the relief of importers of animals for breeding purposes in certain cases.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Animals imported for breeding.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed

Duties remitted.

to remit to any and all firms or persons, who shall have, prior to the passage of this act. in good faith, and in compliance with the decisions and regulations of the Treasury Department, specially imported into the United States animals for breeding purposes, whether for the importer’s own use or for sale, all duties, if any shall have accrued, upon such importations.

Sec. 2. In all actions now pending in behalf of. and in the courts

Pending actions.

of, the United States for the recovery of any duty or duties upon the importation of animals heretofore made for the purposes aforesaid, and in accordance with said decisions and regulations, such remission of duties by the Secretary of the Treasury, or the fact, when established by competent evidence, that such animals were imported by the defendant or defendants for breeding purposes, whether for such use by the importers or for sale, shall be a sufficient defense in any such action.

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 57: authorizing the Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company to build certain bridges in the State of Arkansas. 25 Stat. 76 1888-04-04 Chapter 57 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 57.—

An Act authorizing the Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company to build certain bridges in the State of Arkansas.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Little Rock and Alexandria Rai1way Company may bridge Ouachita and Saline Rivers, Ark.

That the Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company in Arkansas and Louisiana, a corporation duly and legally organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the said States, its successors or assigns, be and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Ouachita River, in Union County, in the State of Arkansas near Wilmington, at the point where said company’s line of railway as projected crosses said river; and also a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Saline River, in the State FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 57. 1888.77 of Arkansas at the point where said company’s line of railway as now projected crosses said river. Said bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and at the option of

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

said company by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War. That if the said bridges, or either of them, over the said Ouachita and Saline Rivers shall be made with unbroken and continuous

Spans.

spans there shall be at least one span of a height of not less than eighty feet above low water and fifty feet above highest water, as understood at the point of location, measured to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge; and said span shall have a clear opening of at least two hundred feet between the piers, measured at right angles to the current, and shall be over the main channel of the river, and the bridge or bridges shall be at right angles to. and the piers parallel with, the current of the river. And it the bridges, or either of them, over

Draws.

the said Saline and Ouachita Rivers, shall be constructed as draw or pivot bridges, the draw or pivot piers shall be over the main channel of the river at an accessible navigable point, and the openings on each side of the pivot-pier shall not be less than one hundred and thirty feet in the clear, unless otherwise expressly directed by the Secretary of War. and if so directed shall be according to such direction, and, as nearly as practicable, the said openings shall be accessible at all stages of water, and the spans shall be not less than ten feet above extreme high water, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, and the piers and draw rests shall be parallel with, and the bridge or bridges at right angles to. the current of the river or rivers; and no riprap or other outside protection for imperfect foundations shall be permitted to approach nearer than four feet to the surface of the water at its extreme low stage, or otherwise to encroach upon the channel-ways provided for in this act; and all and each of said draws shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridges as the Light-House

Lights.

Board may prescribe.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act, and subject to its

To be lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States.

Sec. 3. That no bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said rivers; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary

Free navigation to be unimpaired.

of War, obstruct such, navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge or bridges to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge. And in case of any litigation

Litigation.

arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States for the State of Arkansas, in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be

Proviso.

so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers or to exempt said bridges from the operation of the same.

78FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 57, 58. 1888.

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring the use of said bridges,

Other companies may use.

or either of them, shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use.

Sec. 5. That the bridges authorized to be constructed under this act

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of said bridges, and each of them, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing; the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge or bridges are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge or bridges shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridges, or either of them, during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the

Changes.

Secretary of War. And the said structure shall be changed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof, from time to time, as the Secretary of War may direct, or the whole of said structure may be removed at the expense of the owners thereof, if the Secretary of War may, at any time, so direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said rivers, and the authority to erect and continue any and all of said bridges shall be subject to revocation by law whenever the public good shall, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, so require.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved.

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 58: to provide for holding terms of the United States courts at Mississippi City. 25 Stat. 78 1888-04-04 Chapter 58 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 58.—

An Act to provide for holding terms of the United States courts at Mississippi City.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mississippi.

Southern judicial district.

That the counties of Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Marion, Perry, and Green, being a part of the southern judicial district of Mississippi, shall be known as

Tenn of courts at Mississippi City.

R. S., sec. 572, p. 100.

R. S., sec. 668, p. 121.

the southern division of said district; and circuit and district courts, for the transaction of business pertaining to the persons and property in said southern division, shall be held at Mississippi City on the third Mondays of February and August in each year.

Sec. 2. That the said courts to be held at Mississippi City, as provided

Jurisdiction.

in section one of this act, shall be possessed of and shall exercise all the powers and jurisdiction now possessed or exercised, or which may hereafter be granted to or exercised, by the circuit and district courts in said district now held at Jackson; and all laws regulating and defining how suits against persons or property located or found in judicial districts shall be brought shall be applicable to and govern the bringing of suits in said division; and all laws touching the removal of causes from State courts to United States courts shall apply to said courts hereby established; but all crimes and offenses heretofore committed within said southern district shall be FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 58– 60. 1888.79 prosecuted, tried, and determined in the same manner and with the same effect as if this act had not been passed.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the clerks of the courts now

Removal of causes.

held at Jackson, on demand of either party to any suit now pending in either of said courts, and properly belonging to the court at Mississippi City, to make out and certify a copy of the record and proceedings in such suit, and to transmit the same to the deputy clerk of the proper court at Mississippi City, who shall enter said cause on his docket, and the same shall be proceeded with as if it had been originally brought in said court. The fees for such transcript shall be paid by the party applying for the same.

Sec. 4. That the marshal and clerks of said southern district of

Deputy marshal and clerk.

Mississippi shall each appoint a deputy, who shall reside at Mississippi City.

Sec. 5. That the United States shall not be at any expense in providing

Court rooms.

for a building or room for the holding of the terms of said court.

Sec. 6. That whenever the circuit and district courts in the

Juries.

southern district of Mississippi shall be held at the same time and place, only one grand jury and the necessary number of petit jurors shall be summoned for both courts, and they shall be the grand and petit jurors for both said courts.

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 59: to enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay certain creditors of the Pottawattomie Indians out of the funds of said Indians. 25 Stat. 79 1888-04-04 Chapter 59 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 59.—

An Act to enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay certain creditors of the Pottawattomie Indians out of the funds of said Indians.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

E. John Ellis.

To be paid from appropriation for Pottawattomie Indians.

Vol. 24, p. 272.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of moneys appropriated for the Pottawattomie Indians by the act of August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. entitled “An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies,” and so forth, a sum not exceeding three thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars, being ten per centum of the amount or proportion of said appropriation due the Citizens’ band of Pottawattomie Indians, to E. John Ellis, for professional service rendered said Citizens’ band in the collection of said claim: Provided, That the Secretary of the

Proviso.

Proof of good faith required.

Interior shall first determine that the said services were rendered to said Indians by said Ellis, and were contracted for in good faith by persons authorized to represent said Indians.

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 60: to confirm New Madrid location survey, numbered two thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and to provide for issue of patent therefor. 25 Stat. 79 1888-04-04 Chapter 60 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 60.—

An Act to confirm New Madrid location survey, numbered two thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and to provide for issue of patent therefor.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Location survey, New Madrid office, Mo., confirmed.

Vol. 3. p. 211.

That the action of the recorder of land titles of Missouri, in the case of Bernard and Anthony Laffond, under the act of Congress approved the seventeenth day of February, eighteen hundred and fifteen, in pursuance of which survey numbered two thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine was made, and patent certificate issued by the recorder of land titles, numbered three hundred and sixty-seven, as the same are now on file in the General Land Office of the United States, be. and the same is hereby, confirmed; and patent shall issue therefor, as in other cases. according to said survey, any question of the regularity

Patent to issue.

of the proceedings, in view of the absence of the relinquishment of one of the original owners, to the contrary notwithstanding.

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 61: to amend the laws relating to navigation, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 80 1888-04-04 Chapter 61 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 80FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 61, 63. 1888.

CHAP. 61.—

An Act to amend the laws relating to navigation, and for other purposes.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tonnage tax.

Vol. 24, chap. 421, sec. 11, p. 82, amended.

That section eleven of an act to abolish certain fees for official services to American vessels, and to amend the laws relating to shipping commissioners, seamen, and owners of vessels, and for other purposes, approved June nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, be amended by striking out of the sixth and seventh lines of the sub proviso of said section the words “of the country in which such port is situated, or on the cargoes of such vessels,” and substituting in lieu thereof the words

Special exemption of coasting trade.

“of such country, or on the cargoes of such vessels; but this proviso shall not be held to be inconsistent with the special regulation by foreign countries of duties and other charges on their own vessels, and the cargoes thereof, engaged in their coasting trade, or with the existence between such countries and other states of reciprocal stipulations founded on special conditions and equivalents, and thus not within the treatment of American vessels under the most-favored nation clause in treaties between the United States and such countries.”

Sec. 2. That section one of the act hereinbefore mentioned be

Compensation to collectors, etc.

amended, in the third line from the end of the section, by inserting,

Vol. 24, p. 80.

the words “shipping commissioners,” the words “and clerks of steamboat inspectors, and such allowances for fees of United States marshals and witnesses for services under the steamboat-inspection laws, and for expenses of steamboat inspectors provided for by

R. S., sec. 4461, p. 863.

Care of discharged seamen.

R. S., sec. 4581, p. 887.

Vol. 28, p. 55.

section forty-four hundred and sixty-one of the Revised Statutes.”

Sec. 3. That section forty-live hundred and eighty-one of the Revised Statutes, as amended by section seven of chapter one hundred and twenty-one of the public laws passed by the Forty-eighth Congress, is amended by striking out all after the word “thereof,” in the fifth line, and inserting in lieu thereof as follows: “If any seaman, after his discharge, shall have incurred any expense for board or other necessaries, or for reasonable charges for medical care and nursing, at the place of his discharge, before shipping again, or for transportation to the United States, such expense shall be paid out of the arrears of wages and extra wages received by the consular officer, which shall be retained for that purpose, and the balance only paid over to such seaman; and if such arrears and extra wages are not sufficient to defray such expense, the deficiency shall be paid from the fund in the Treasury for the maintenance and transportation of destitute American seamen.”

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 63: making an appropriation to construct a road and approaches from Pineville, Louisiana, to the national military cemetery near that town. 25 Stat. 80 1888-04-05 Chapter 63 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 63.—

An Act making an appropriation to construct a road and approaches from Pineville, Louisiana, to the national military cemetery near that town.

April 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pineville, La.

Appropriation for road from, to national cemetery.

That the sum of eleven thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a road and approaches from the river at Pineville, Louisiana, about one mile, to the national military cemetery near Pineville.

Sec. 2. That the sum of money appropriated by this act shall be

To be expended under Secretary of War.

expended by and under the direction of the Secretary of War, either

Provisos.

Repair.

by contract or otherwise, as to him may seem best: Provided, That before said sum, or any part thereof, is expended, the corporation of Pineville shall make provision, satisfactory to the Secretary of FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 63– 65. 1888.81 War, for the keeping of said road, after construction, in repair: And provided further, That before the commencement of the construction of said road said corporation shall secure to the United States,

Right of way.

free of cost, the right of way for said road.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War shall report to Congress at its

Report.

next session his action under the provisions of this act.

Approved, April 5, 1888.

Chap. 64: to authorize the purchase of a site for a public building at Buffalo, New York. 25 Stat. 81 1888-04-05 Chapter 64 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 64.—

An Act to authorize the purchase of a site for a public building at Buffalo, New York.

April 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Buffalo, N.Y.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, or acquire by condemnation, a site in the city of Buffalo,

Site.

State of New York, upon which shall be erected a substantial and commodious building tor the use and accommodation of the United States post-office and for other Government uses: Provided, That

Provisos.

Open space.

the site so selected shall be of such dimensions as to leave an open space of not less than forty feet in width, including streets and alleys, around the building to be constructed thereon: And provided further, That the sum to be paid therefor shall not exceed two hundred

Limit of cost.

and fifty thousand dollars.

Sec. 2. That the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars,

Appropriation.

or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for making said purchase; out of any moneys in the ‘treasury not otherwise appropriated: Provided, That no part of this sum shall be expended

Proviso.

Title.

until a valid title to said site shall be vested in the United States, and the State of New York shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of any civil process therein.

Approved, April 5, 1888.

Chap. 65: for the relief of William G. Galloway, late captain Fifteenth, United States Army. 25 Stat. 81 1888-04-05 Chapter 65 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 65.—

An Act for the relief of William G. Galloway, late captain Fifteenth, United States Army.

April 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William G. Galloway

Honorable discharge

That the Secretary of War be and he is hereby, authorized and empowered to issue and grant an honorable discharge from the Army of the United States to William G. Galloway, late a captain in the Fifteenth. United States Army, which discharge shall bear date as of August fifteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and with the rank of a captain: and said discharge, with said rank as of said date, shall be granted, notwithstanding his dismissal from the service by virtue of the proceedings and sentence of a general court-martial convened at Atlanta, Georgia, June sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, pursuant to special order number nine, dated May twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and other orders subsequent thereto: Provided, That no pay or allowances shall be paid said

Proviso.

Not to receive pay

captain Galloway by reason of such honorable discharge.

Approved, April 5, 1888.

Chap. 69: to authorize the construction of bridges over the rivers Saint Mary’s, Satilla, Little Satilla, and Crooked, in the States of Georgia and Florida. 25 Stat. 82 1888-04-09 Chapter 69 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 82FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 69. 1888.

CHAP. 69.—

An Act to authorize the construction of bridges over the rivers Saint Mary’s, Satilla, Little Satilla, and Crooked, in the States of Georgia and Florida.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacksonville and East Tennessee Railroad Company may bridge St. Mary’s River, Ga. and Fla.

That the Jacksonville and East Tennessee Railroad Company be, and are hereby, authorized to construct a bridge over the river Saint Mary’s, in the county of Camden and State of Georgia, and in the county of Nassau and State of Florida, at the point where said railroads cross said river.

Sec. 2. That the Jacksonville and East Tennessee Railroad Company

Satilla River. Ga.

be and is hereby, authorized to construct a bridge over the river Satilla, in the county of Camden, in the State of Georgia, at the point where said railroad crosses said river.

Sec. 3. That said bridges shall be so constructed, either by draw,

Free navigation.

span, or otherwise, so that a free and unobstructed passage may be secured to all vessels and other watercraft navigating said rivers.

Sec. 4. That the said Jacksonville and East Tennessee Railroad Company

Authorized to bridge Little Satilla and Crooked Rivers. Ga.

be, and is hereby, authorized to construct fixed bridges over the Little Satilla River, between the counties of Camden and Glynn, and over Crooked River, in the county of Camden, in said State of Georgia, at the points selected by said company where said railroad crosses said rivers, with one span, and to make said bridges of such height as they

Proviso.

Passage of rafts, etc.

may see fit: Provided, That the height be sufficient to permit the passage of timber rafts and other vessels navigating said rivers under said bridges.

Sec 5. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

To be lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for said postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 6. That if any of the said bridges authorized to be constructed

Draw.

by this act shall lie constructed as a drawbridge, the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge or bridges as the

Lights.

Light-House Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which to

Free navigation to be maintained.

shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction and all such obstructions shall be removed and alterations made at the expense of the

Proviso.

Existing laws.

owner or owners of said bridge: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge erected under this act from the operation of the same.

Sec. 7. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and lie entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules an FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 69, 70. 1888.83 conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters

Compensation to be decided by Secretary of War.

at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 8. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawings of said bridge to be erected, for his examination and approval, and a map of its location, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and in all things shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War: and until said plan and location of said bridge or bridges are approved by the Secretary of War said bridge or bridges shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of any bridge authorized to be constructed by this act, during the progress of the work of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 9. That this act shall be null and void if actual

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge therein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 10. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is

Amendment, etc.

hereby expressly reserved; and the right to require any changes in said structures, or their entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it. is also expressly reserved.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 70: for the erection of a public building at Lowell, Massachusetts. 25 Stat. 83 1888-04-09 Chapter 70 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 70.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Lowell, Massachusetts.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lowell, Mass.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office and for other Government uses at the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications

Site, plans, etc.

to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of two hundred thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection

Estimates.

of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of two hundred thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed

Limit of cost.

to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of

Proviso.

Title, etc.

said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Massachusetts shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 80: for a public building at Helena, Arkansas. 25 Stat. 84 1888-04-11 Chapter 80 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 84FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 80, 81, 107. 1888.

CHAP. 80.—

An Act for a public building at Helena, Arkansas.

April 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Helena, Ark.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the district and circuit courts of the United States, the post-office, and internal-revenue office, and for other Government uses, at Helena, in the State of

Site, plans, etc.

Arkansas. The site, and the building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which

Estimates.

shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited, after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of seventy-five thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least fifty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided,

Limit of cost.

That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Arkansas shall cede to the United

Proviso.

Title.

States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

Chap. 81: to amend an act entitled “An act to provide for holding terms of United States courts at Vicksburg Mississippi.” 25 Stat. 84 1888-04-11 Chapter 81 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 81.—

An Act to amend an act entitled “An act to provide for holding terms of United States courts at Vicksburg Mississippi.”

April 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mississippi.

Western division, southern judicial district.

Counties added to.

Vol. 24, p. 4–30.

That an act approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for holding terms of United States courts at Vicksburg. Mississippi.” be, and the same is hereby, amended by inserting before the word “Washington,” in the first section thereof, the words “Bolivar, and Sunflower.”

Sec. 2. That all crimes and offenses heretofore committed within

Pending actions.

the counties of Bolivar, and Sunflower shall be prosecuted, tried, and determined in the same manner and with the same effect as if this act had not been passed.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

Chap. 107: authorizing the appointment of James S. Jouett to a first lieutenancy of cavalry in the United States Army. 25 Stat. 84 1888-04-16 Chapter 107 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 107.—

An Act authorizing the appointment of James S. Jouett to a first lieutenancy of cavalry in the United States Army.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James S. Jouett.

May be appointed lieutenant of cavalry.

That the President be, and is hereby, authorized to nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint James S. Jouett. late a first lieutenant of cavalry in the Army of the United States, to the position of first lieutenant of cavalry, of the same grade and rank held by him April thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 107– 109, 121. 1888.85 list of first lieutenants of the cavalry arm of the service being increased to that extent until a vacancy shall occur, and all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are suspended for this purpose only: Provided, That said Jouett shall receive no pay or allowances of any

Proviso.

Pay.

kind for the period between the date of his dismissal and date of his appointment under the provision of this bill.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 108: granting the right of way to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad through the Fort Crawford military reservation. 25 Stat. 85 1888-04-16 Chapter 108 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 108.—

An Act granting the right of way to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad through the Fort Crawford military reservation.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Right of way through Fort Crawford military reservation to Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.

That the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado, is hereby granted a right of way one hundred feet wide across and through the Fort Crawford military reservation, located in the Uncompahgre Valley, in the State of Colorado, and an additional space, not exceeding one hundred and fifty feet in width by four hundred feet in length, for the location of a depot or station-house and switches, to be so located as not to interfere with any buildings or improvements thereon, and the location thereof to be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 109: for the relief of Alfred Hedberg. 25 Stat. 85 1888-04-16 Chapter 109 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 109.—

An Act for the relief of Alfred Hedberg.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfred Hedberg.

Appointment as captain in the Army authorized.

That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is. authorized to nominate and. by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint Alfred Hedberg (late a captain in the Fifteenth Infantry), a captain of infantry in the Army of the United States, and that he, the said Alfred Hedberg, shall be assigned to the first vacancy of his grade occurring in the infantry arm of the service, with rank from the date of said assignment: Provided, That said Alfred Hedberg shall receive no pay

Proviso.

Pay.

for the time he was out of service, but only from the date of his assignment under this act.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 121: for erecting of a fireproof workshop at the National Armory. 25 Stat. 85 1888-04-17 Chapter 121 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 121.—

An Act for erecting of a fireproof workshop at the National Armory.

April 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Armory.

That the Secretary of War be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be erected at the National Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts,

fireproof work shop.

one fireproof carpenters’ and stocking shop. The plan, specifications, and full estimates for said building shall be previously made and approved according to law, and shall not exceed for said building complete the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars.

For the purposes of this act the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars

Appropriation.

is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the same to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War.

Approved, April 17, 1888.

Chap. 123: for construction of a revenue cutter for Charleston, South Carolina, in maintenance of the service, to replace the United States revenue cutter McCulloch. 25 Stat. 86 1888-04-19 Chapter 123 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 86FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 123– 125. 1888.

CHAP. 123.—

An Act for construction of a revenue cutter for Charleston, South Carolina, in maintenance of the service, to replace the United States revenue cutter McCulloch.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation for revenue cutter for Charleston, S. C.

That the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, if so much be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of building a new revenue cutter to be stationed at Charleston, South Carolina, for service on the South Atlantic coast, in the place of the United States revenue cutter McCulloch, now in so dilapidated a condition as to be unequal to the requirement of the service.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 124: to purchase of the widow and children of the late General James Shields certain swords. 25 Stat. 86 1888-04-19 Chapter 124 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 124.—

An Act to purchase of the widow and children of the late General James Shields certain swords.

April 19, 1888.

Whereas, the State of Illinois and the State of South Carolina,

Preamble.

after the war with Mexico, each presented to the late General James Shields a sword, in consideration of gallant and meritorious services rendered by him in said war; and Whereas he has left surviving him a widow and three minor children, with but limited means of support, and said swords, though costly and valuable, cannot be divided and apportioned between said children, and their value is needed for the education and support of said children: Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Appropriation to purchase swords of Gen. James Shields.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase of said widow and children said swords, at their actual cost, not to exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars, to be paid for out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and when so purchased the same to be deposited with the other military archives of the nation, in some public place at the National Museum.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 125: for the erection of a public building at Birmingham, Alabama. 25 Stat. 86 1888-04-19 Chapter 125 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 125.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Birmingham, Alabama.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Birmingham, Ala

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon, a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts and post-office, and for other Government uses, at Birmingham,

Site, plans, etc.

State of Alabama. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of three hundred thousand dollars; nor shall any site be

Estimates.

purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plans for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the

Limit of cost.

Treasury, involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of three hundred thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 125– 128. 1888.87 open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided,

Proviso.

Title.

That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Alabama shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 126: to give validity to certain patents for inventions which were irregularly executed. 25 Stat. 87 1888-04-19 Chapter 126 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 126.—

An Act to give validity to certain patents for inventions which were irregularly executed.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Patents.

Signature of Assistant Secretary of the Interior valid to certain patents.

That all patents for inventions signed by David L. Hawkins, Second Assistant Secretary. of the Interior, or any other Assistant-Secretary of the Interior, shall have the same force, effect, and validity as though the same had been signed by the Secretary of the Interior in person at the date on which they were respectively executed.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 127: regulating the times for holding the terms of the United States courts in the northern district of Iowa. 25 Stat. 87 1888-04-19 Chapter 127 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 127.—

An Act regulating the times for holding the terms of the United States courts in the northern district of Iowa.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Iowa.

Terms of court for northern district.

That hereafter the terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States in and for the northern district of Iowa shall be held as follows: At Sioux City on the first Tuesdays in October and May; at Fort Dodge on the

R. S., sec. 572. p. 99. amended.

second Tuesday of November and first Tuesday in June: at Dubuque on the fourth Tuesday of November and first Tuesday in April.

Sec. 2. That all writs, processes, pleas, recognizances, and bonds

Pending causes.

made or returnable to the terms of said courts as now provided by law shall be considered as taken and returnable to the terms established by this act.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 128: for the erection of a public building at Texarkana, situated on both sides of the line between the States of Arkansas and Texas. 25 Stat. 87 1888-04-19 Chapter 128 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 128.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Texarkana, situated on both sides of the line between the States of Arkansas and Texas.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Texarkana, Ark. and Tex.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts, post-offices, and other Government offices at the city of Texarkana in Arkansas and Texas. The site and building thereon, when

Site, plans, etc.

completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred thousand dollars: nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations

Estimates.

for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for. shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury in- 88FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 128, 129, 137. 1888.volving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at

Proviso.

Title.

least fifty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the States of Arkansas and Texas each shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Sec. 2. That said building shall be constructed across said boundary

To be on boundary line.

line between said States in such manner as to provide for all necessary Government offices and for a post-office delivery in each of the States of Arkansas and Texas, and also to provide on the Arkansas side suitable apartments for holding the terms of the United States courts now required to be holden.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 129: to change the time of the sessions of the circuit and district courts of the northern division of the eastern district of Missouri. 25 Stat. 88 1888-04-19 Chapter 129 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 129.—

An Act to change the time of the sessions of the circuit and district courts of the northern division of the eastern district of Missouri.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Missouri.

Terms of court, northern division, eastern district.

That the sessions of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the northern division of the eastern district of Missouri, at the city of Hannibal shall begin and be held on the fourth Monday of May and the

Vol. 24. p. 425.

first Monday of December of each year. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Sec. 2. That all process issued from the clerk’s office of said courts,

Pending causes.

and all recognizances taken therein, shall be taken and considered as returnable to the term or terms hereby established in lieu of the term or terms existing at the time such process was issued or such recognizances were taken.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 137: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at Chattanooga, Tennessee. 25 Stat. 88 1888-04-20 Chapter 137 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 137.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chattanooga Bridge Company may bridge Tennessee River at Chattanooga, Tenn.

That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the Chattanooga Bridge Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee, having its principal office at Chattanooga, in said State, and to its successors or assigns, to build, construct, and maintain a bridge, as hereinafter described, across the Tennessee River at Chattanooga, in the State of Tennessee, the southern terminus of said bridge to be at some point between the west line of Market street and the east line of Georgia avenue of said city, and the bridge to be constructed at right angles to said stream to a point on the north side thereof. Said

Street car, wagon, and foot bridge.

bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of street cars, wagons, and vehicles, and the transit of animals and foot-passengers, and equal facilities for passage across said bridge shall be afforded to all wagons and vehicles and the cars of all street car companies.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

To be lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transporta- FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 137. 1888.89tion over the highways leading to said bridge: and it shall enjoy the lights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That if said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous

Spans.

spans, the two main spans thereof shall be over the main channels of the river, and not less than three hundred feet each in length in the clear, and the remaining spans shall not be less than two hundred feet each in length in the clear. The lowest part of the superstructure of the south span of said bridge shall not be less than one hundred feet and the remaining spans not less than ninety feet above low-water mark, as understood at the point of location, and the bridge shall be at right angles to and its piers parallel to the current of the river: Provided, That if any bridge built under

Provisos.

Draw.

this act shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, its draw shall be over the main channel at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans giving a clear waterway, measured at the lowest stage of water known at the locality, of not less than one hundred and sixty feet in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw; the main unbroken span of the bridge shall not be less than three hundred feet in the clear, and the remaining spans not less than two hundred feet each in the clear, and the lowest part of the superstructure of all the principal spans shall not be less than seventy-five feet above low-water mark, as understood at the point of location, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel to, and the bridge itself at right angles to the current of the river: Provided, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall maintain at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such light or other signals as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Lights.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Sec. 4. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plans of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. Said company shall be allowed to charge reasonable tolls for transit

Tolls.

over said bridge, but the Secretary of War shall have the right from time to time to revise, prescribe, and determine such rates or tolls.

Sec. 5. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this act so as to prevent

Amendment, etc.

or remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge is hereby expressly reserved; and any alteration or change that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or the entire removal thereof, shall be made by the corporation or party owning or controlling the same at its own expense. If any litigation shall be necessary for the purpose of enforcing the requirements

Litigation.

of the War Department as to altering said bridge or removing the whole structure, the same shall be had in the circuit court of 90FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 137, 155, 191, 192. 1888. the United States within whose jurisdiction the bridge or any part

Commencement and completion.

thereof is located. If the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced within two and completed within four years after the passage of this act. all privileges conferred hereby and this act shall become null and void.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 155: to amend an act entitled “An act for the erection of a public building at Chattanooga, Tennessee,” approved February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and the act amendatory thereof approved February twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. 25 Stat. 90 1888-04-23 Chapter 155 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 155.—

An Act to amend an act entitled “An act for the erection of a public building at Chattanooga, Tennessee,” approved February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and the act amendatory thereof approved February twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chattanooga. Tenn.

Public building.

That the act entitled “An act for the erection of a public building at Chattanooga.

Vol. 23, p. 320.

Vol. 24, p. 407.

Tennessee.” approved February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and the act amendatory thereof approved February twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and the same

Limit of cost increased.

is hereby, so amended as to provide that the cost of said building, including site and building complete, shall not exceed the sum of two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.

Sec. 2. That the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, it being the

Appropriation.

amount provided for in the first section of this act as increase of limit of cost of said building, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry out the provisions of this act.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 191: to appropriate a sum of money sufficient to carry out the provisions of the act approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled. “An act for the purchase of a site, including the building thereon, also for the erection of the necessary storehouses, for the use of the office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, at the city of Washington, District of Columbia.” 25 Stat. 90 1888-04-24 Chapter 191 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 191.—

An Act to appropriate a sum of money sufficient to carry out the provisions of the act approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled. “An act for the purchase of a site, including the building thereon, also for the erection of the necessary storehouses, for the use of the office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, at the city of Washington, District of Columbia.”

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Signal Service.

Appropriation for building, Washington. D. C.

Ante, p. 44.

That there is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum sufficient to carry out the provisions of an act entitled, “An act for the purchase of a site, including the building thereon, also for the erection of the necessary storehouses, for the use of the office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, at the city of Washington. District of Columbia,” approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 192: granting the right of way to the Duluth. Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company through certain Indian lands in the State of Minnesota. 25 Stat. 90 1888-04-24 Chapter 192 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 192.—

An Act granting the right of way to the Duluth. Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company through certain Indian lands in the State of Minnesota.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Right of way to Duluth, Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company through certain lands in Minnesota.

That the right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Duluth, Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, for railroad purposes, through the lauds in northern Minnesota set apart for the use of the Bois Forte Baud of Chippewas by treaty dated April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, commonly known as the Bois Forte Indian Reservation, and through the unsurveyed lands belonging to the United States adjoining the southern bound- FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 192. 1888.91ary thereof; also through the Red Lake unceded Indian lands in the State of Minnesota, and through the unsurveyed lands belonging to the United States adjoining the northwestern boundary thereof.

Sec. 2. That the line of said railroad shall extend from the city of

Location of road.

Duluth, by the most convenient and practicable route, in a northwesterly direction, through the counties of Saint Louis and Itasca, to the mouth of Rainy Lake River, south of the “Lake of the Woods,” and at or near the boundary post on the highlands opposite to what is known as the Forte Louise Reserve, on the Canadian side; thence northwesterly to or near the mouth of War Road River, thence southwesterly or westerly through the counties of Beltrami, Kittson, and Marshall, in the State of Minnesota, to the Red River of the North.

Sec. 3. That the right of way through the said Bois Forte Indian Reservation and Red Lake unceded Indian lands, and the unsurveyed lands thereto adjoining, hereby granted to said company, shall be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad

Width.

as aforesaid; and said company shall also have the right to take from said lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said railroad, also ground adjacent to such right of way, for station buildings, depots,

Stations.

yards, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in quantity three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of its road, except at its point at the mouth of Rainy Lake River aforesaid, in which case said company shall have the right to take eighty acres for station buildings, depots, yards, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, and for other purposes: Provided, That the consent of the Indians to said right of way shall

Proviso.

Consent of Indians.

be obtained by said railroad company, in such manner as the President may prescribe, before any right under this act shall accrue to said company.

Sec. 4. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior

Compensation.

to fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such right of way and lands, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof, and also to ascertain and fix the amount of compensation to be made to individual members of the several tribes or bauds for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road; but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location

Survey.

of such railroads, and including the points for station buildings, depots, yards, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein; and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid; and the surveys and construction and operation of such railroad shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry out this provision.

Sec. 5. That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage

Not transferable until completion.

tins right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said franchise,

Proviso.

Mortgage.

together with the rolling-stock, for money to construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted

Commencement and completion.

herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order within two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 6. That said railway company shall accept this right of way

Terms of acceptance.

upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors, and assigns, that it will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort look- 92FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 192, 193. 1888.ing towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their lands, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant of land, or its occupancy, than is

Proviso.

Forfeiture.

hereinbefore provided; Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 7. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal this act.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 193: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee. 25 Stat. 92 1888-04-24 Chapter 193 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 193.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi River at Memphis, Tenn.

That the Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Company, a corporation created and organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas, its successors and assigns, be, and the same are hereby, authorized and empowered to erect, construct, and maintain a bridge over the Mississippi River, from or near the town of Hopefield, in the State of Arkansas to or near the taxing district of Shelby county, commonly known as the city of Memphis, in the State of Tennessee.

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and at the option of the corporation by which it may be built, for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

To be lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and

Construction.

continuous spans. Before approving the plans for said bridge, the Secretary of War shall order three engineer officers from the Engineer Bureau to be detailed to the duty of examining, by actual inspection, the locality where said bridge is to be built, and to report what shall be the length of the main channel span and of the other

Proviso.

Spans.

spans: Provided, That the main channel span shall in no event be less than seven hundred feet in length, or the other spans less than six hundred feet each in length; and if the report of said officers shall be approved by the Secretary of War, the spans of said bridge shall be of the length so required. The lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge shall be at least seventy-five feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, and the bridge shall be at right angles to and its piers parallel with the current of the river. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or

Free navigation not to be impaired.

materially obstruct the free navigation of said river; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, lie is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the

Litigation.

owner or owners of said bridge: and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 193. 1888.93 may be brought in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed

Proviso.

Existing laws.

as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Right of other companies to use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of

Secretary of War to decide pay.

War, upon reasonable notice to the parties in interest and upon consideration of such allegations and proofs as may be submitted to him. But the last foregoing provision shall not be held to exclude the ordinary jurisdiction of the courts of the United States in such cases.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object, the Said companies or corporations shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge and a map of the location, giving, for the space of two miles above and two miles below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at extreme high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge shall not be built or commenced: and should any change be made in the plans of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to approval of the Secretary of War, and shall not be made or commenced until the same is so approved.

Sec. 6. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War. on

Aids to navigation.

proof that a necessity exists therefor, to require the company or persons owning said bridge to cause such aids to the passage of said bridge to be constructed, placed, and maintained at their own cost and expense, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the passageway, as shall be specified in his order in that behalf; and on failure of the company or persons aforesaid to make and establish and maintain such additional structures within a reasonable time, the said Secretary may cause the said bridge to be removed at the expense of the owners thereof or may proceed to cause the same to be built or made at the expense of the owners of said bridge and in that case shall refer the matter without delay to the Attorney-General of the United States, whose duty it shall be to institute, in the name of the United States, proceedings in any circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction such bridge or any part thereof is located, for the recovery of the amount so expended by the Government and all costs of such proceedings; and all moneys accruing from such proceedings shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States.

Sec. 7. That if the construction of the bridge hereby authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within one year from the time this act takes effect, and be completed within four years after the same date, then 94FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 193, 194, 204, 206. 1888. this act shall be void, and all rights hereby conferred shall cease and determine.

Sec. 8. That an act entitled “An act to authorize the construction

Former act repealed.

of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee,”

Vol. 23, p. 833.

approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, be, and the same is hereby, repealed.

Sec. 9. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interests require it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 194: to facilitate the prosecution of works projected for the improvement of rivers and harbors. 25 Stat. 94 1888-04-24 Chapter 194 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 194.—

An Act to facilitate the prosecution of works projected for the improvement of rivers and harbors.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Condemnation of land for river and harbor improvements.

That the Secretary of War may cause proceedings to be instituted, in the name of the United States, in any court having jurisdiction of such proceedings, for the acquirement by condemnation of any land, right of way. or material needed to enable him to maintain, operate or prosecute works for the improvement of rivers and harbors for which provision has been made by law; such proceedings to be prosecuted in accordance with the laws relating to suits for the condemnation of property of the

Provisos.

Purchase.

States wherein the proceedings may be instituted: Provided, however, That when the owner of such land, right of way, or material shall fix a price for the same, which, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, shall be reasonable, he may purchase the same at such price without further delay: And provided further, That the

Donations.

Secretary of War is hereby authorized to accept donations of lands or materials required for the maintenance or prosecution of such works.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 204: to prevent any person or persons in the cities of Washington and Georgetown from making books and pools on the result of trotting or running races or boat races. 25 Stat. 94 1888-04-26 Chapter 204 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 204.—

An Act to prevent any person or persons in the cities of Washington and Georgetown from making books and pools on the result of trotting or running races or boat races.

April 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pool selling and other gambling unlawful in Washington and Georgetown. D. C.

That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, or association or persons, in the cities of Washington and Georgetown, in the District of Columbia, to bet, gamble, or make books and pools on the result of any trotting race or running race of horses, or boat race, or race of any kind, or on any election, or contest of any kind, or game of baseball.

Sec. 2. That any person or persons, or association of persons, violating

Punishment.

the provisions of this act, shall be fined not exceeding five hundred nor less than twenty-five dollars, or be imprisoned not more than ninety days, or both, at the discretion of the court.

Approved, April 26, 1888.

Chap. 206: to divide a portion of the reservation of the Sioux Nation of Indians in Dakota into separate reservations and to secure the relinquishment of the Indian title to the remainder. 25 Stat. 94 1888-04-30 Chapter 206 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 206.—

An Act to divide a portion of the reservation of the Sioux Nation of Indians in Dakota into separate reservations and to secure the relinquishment of the Indian title to the remainder.

April 30, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sioux Indian Reservation, Dakota.

Subdivision.

That the following tract of land, being a part of the Great Reservation of

Post, p. 888.

the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent 95 reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the

Pine Ridge Reservation.

Boundaries.

Pine Ridge Agency, in the Territory of Dokata. namely: Beginning at the intersection of the one hundred and third meridian of longitude with the northern boundary of the State of Nebraska; thence north along said meridian to the South Fork of Cheyenne River, and down said stream to the mouth of Battle Creek; thence due east to White River; thence down White River to the mouth of Pass Creek, on White River; thence up Pass Creek southerly to the source of its principal branch; thence due south to said north line of the State of Nebraska: thence west on said north line to the place of beginning. Also, the following tract of land situate in the State of Nebraska, namely: Beginning at a point on the boundary line between the State of Nebraska and the Territory of Dakota where the range line between ranges forty-four and forty-five west of the sixth principal meridian, in the Territory of Dakota, intersects said boundary line; thence east along said boundary line five miles; thence due south five miles; thence due west ten miles; thence due north to said boundary line; thence due east along said boundary line to the place of beginning; Provided, That the said tract of land in the State of Nebraska

Proviso.

Lands in Nebraska.

shall be reserved, by executive order, only so long as it may be needed for the use and protection of the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Pine Ridge Agency.

Sec. 2. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Rosebud Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Rosebud Agency, in said Territory of Dakota, namely: Commencing in the middle of the main

Boundaries.

channel of the Missouri River, at the intersection of the south line of Brule County; thence down said middle of the main channel of said river to the intersection of the ninety-ninth degree of west longitude from Greenwich; thence due south to the forty-third parallel of latitude: thence west along said parallel to a point due south from the source of the principal branch of Pass Creek: thence due north to the said source of the said principal branch of Pass Creek; thence down Pass Creek to White River; thence down White River to a point intersecting the west line of Gregory County extended north; thence south on said extended west line of Gregory County to the intersection of the south line of Brule County extended west; thence due east on said south line of Brule County extended to the point of beginning in the Missouri River, including entirely within said reservation all islands, if any in said river.

Sec. 3. That the following tract of land, being a part of the

Standing Rock Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Standing Rock Agency, in the said Territory of Dakota, namely: Beginning at a point in the center of the main channel of the Missouri River, opposite the mouth of Cannon Ball River; thence down said center

Boundaries.

of the main channel to a point ten miles north of the mouth of the Moreau River, including also within said reservation all islands, if any, in said river; thence due west to the one hundred and second degree of west longitude from Greenwich; thence north along said meridian to its intersection with the South Branch of Cannon Ball River, also known as Cedar Creek; thence down said South Branch of Cannon Ball River to its intersection with the main Cannon Ball River, and down said main Cannon Ball River to the centre of the main channel of the Missouri River at the place of beginning.

Sec. 4. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Cheyenne River Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Cheyenne River Agency, in the said Territory of Dakota, namely; Beginning at a point in the

Boundaries.

96 center of the main channel of the Missouri River, ten miles north of the mouth of the Moreau River, said point being the southeasterly corner of the Standing Rock Reservation; thence down said center of the main channel of the Missouri River, including also entirely within said reservation all islands, if any, in said river, to a point opposite the mouth of the Cheyenne River; thence west to said Cheyenne River, and up the same to its intersection with the one hundred and second meridian of longitude; thence north along said meridian to its intersection with a line due west from a point in the Missouri River ten miles north of the mouth of the Moreau River; thence due east to the place of beginning.

Sec. 5. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Lower Brulé Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Lower Brulé Agency, in said

Boundaries.

Territory of Dakota, namely: Beginning on the Missouri River at Old Fort George; thence running due west to the western boundary of Presho County; thence running south on said western boundary to the forty-fourth degree of latitude; thence on said forty-fourth degree of latitude to western boundary of township number seventy-two; thence south on said township western line to an intersecting line running due west from Fort Lookout; thence eastwardly on said line to the center of the main channel of the Missouri River at Fort Lookout; thence north in the centre of the main channel of the said river to the original starting-point.

Sec. 6. That the following tract of land, being a part of the Great

Crow Creek Reservation.

Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Crow Creek Agency, in said

Boundaries.

Territory of Dakota, namely: The whole of township one hundred and six, range seventy; township one hundred and seven, range seventy-one; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-one; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-two: township one hundred and nine, range seventy-two, and the south half of township one hundred and nine, range seventy-one, and all except sections one, two. three, four, nine, fen, eleven, and twelve of township one hundred and seven, range seventy, and such parts as lie on the east or left bank of the Missouri River, of the following townships, to wit: Township one hundred and six, range seventy-one; township one hundred and seven, range seventy-two; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-three; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-four: township one hundred and eight, range seventy-five; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-six; township one hundred and nine, range seventy-three; township one hundred and nine, range seventy-four; south half of township one hundred and nine, range seventy-five, and township one hundred and seven, range seventy-three; also the west half of township one hundred and six, range sixty-nine, and sections sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two, and thirty-three of township one hundred and seven, range sixty-nine.

Sec. 7. That each member of the Santee Sioux tribe of Indians now

Santee Sioux in Nebraska.

occupying a reservation in the State of Nebraska shall be entitled to

Allotment of lands to.

allotments upon said reserve in Nebraska as follows: To each head of a family one-quarter of a section; to each single person over eighteen years of age, one eighth of a section; to each orphan child under eighteen years, one eighth of a section; to each other person under eighteen years of age now living, one sixteenth of a section; with title

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thereto, in accordance with the provisions of article six of the treaty concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and the agreement with said Santee Sioux approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, and rights under the 97 same in all other respects conforming to this act. And said Santee Sioux shall be entitled to all other benefits under this act in the same manner and with the same conditions as if they were residents upon said Sioux Reservation, receiving rations at one of the agencies herein named: Provided, That all allotments heretofore made to said Santee

Proviso.

Former allotments confirmed.

Sioux in Nebraska are hereby ratified and confirmed; and each member of the Flandreau band of Sioux Indians is hereby authorized to take allotments on the Great Sioux Reservation, or in lieu therefor shall be paid at the rate of fifty cents per acre for the land to which they would be entitled to be paid out of the proceeds of lands relinquished under this act, which shall be used under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior: and said Flandreau band of Sioux Indians is in all other respects entitled to the benefits of this act the same as if receiving rations and annuities at any of the agencies aforesaid.

Sec. 8. That the President is hereby authorized and required

Indians to receive lands in severally when civilized.

whenever in his opinion any reservation of such Indians or any part thereof, is advantageous for agricultural or grazing purposes, and the progress in civilization of the Indians receiving rations on either or any of said reservations shall be such as to encourage the belief that an allotment in severalty to such Indians, or any of them, would be for the best interest of said Indians, to cause said reservation, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be surveyed, or resurveyed, and to allot the lauds in said reservation in severalty to the Indians located thereon as aforesaid, in quantities as follows: To each head of

Allotment.

a family, one-quarter of a section; to each single person over eighteen years of age, one-fourth of a section; to each orphan child under eighteen years of age, one-fourth of a section; and. to each other person under eighteen years now living, or who may be born prior to the date of the order of the President directing an allotment of the lands embraced in any reservation, one-eighth of a section. In case there is not sufficient land in either of said reservations to allot lands to each individual of the classes above named in quantities as above provided, the lands embraced in such reservation or reservations shall be allotted to each individual of each of said classes pro rata in accordance with the provisions of this act: Provided, That where the

Proviso.

Grazing lands.

lands on any reservation are mainly valuable for grazing purposes, and additional allotment of such grazing lands, in quantities as above provided, shall be made to each individual; or in case any two or more Indians who may be entitled to allotments shall so agree, the President may assign the grazing lands to which they may be entitled to them in one tract, and to be held and used in common.

Sec. 9. That all allotments set apart under the provisions of this

Selections to be made by Indians.

act shall be selected by the Indians, heads of families selecting for their minor children, and the agents shall select for each orphan child, and in such manner as to embrace the improvements of the Indians making the selection. Where the improvements of two or more Indians have been made on the same legal subdivision of land, unless they shall otherwise agree, a provisional line may be run dividing said lands between them, and the amount to which each is entitled shall be equalized in the assignment of the remainder of the land to which they are entitled under this act: Provided, That if

Proviso.

Selections to be made within five years.

any one entitled to an allotment shall fail to make a selection within five years after the President shall direct that allotments may be made on a particular reservation, the Secretary of the Interior may direct the agent of such tribe or band, if such there be, and if there be no agent, then a special agent appointed for that purpose, to make a selection for such Indian, which selection shall be allotted as in cases where selections are made by the Indians, and patents shall issue in like manner.

Sec. 10. That the allotments provided for in this act shall be made

Special agents to make allotments.

by special agents appointed by the President for such purpose, and 98 the agents in charge of the respective reservations on which the allotments are directed to be made, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may from time to time prescribe, and shall be certified by such agents to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in duplicate, one copy to be retained in the Indian Office and the other to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Interior for his action, and to be deposited in the General Land Office.

Sec. 11. That upon the approval of the allotments provided for in

Patents to issue.

this act by the Secretary of the Interior, he shall cause patents to issue therefor in the name of the allottees, which patents shall be of the legal effect, and declare that the United States does and will hold

Lands held in trust for twenty-five years.

the lands thus allotted, for the period of twenty-five years, in trust for the sole use and benefit of the Indian to whom such allotment shall have been made, or, in case of his decease, of his heirs according to the laws of the State or Territory where such land is located, and that at the expiration of said period the United States will convey the same by patent to said Indian, or his heirs, as aforesaid, in fee, discharged of said trust and free of all charge or incumbrance

Provisos.

Extension of trust period.

whatsoever, and patents shall issue accordingly: Provided, That the President of the United States may in any case, in his discretion, extend the period by a term not exceeding ten years: and if any lease or conveyance shall be made of the lands set apart and allotted as herein provided, or any contract made touching the same, before the expiration of the time above mentioned, such lease or conveyance or contract shall be absolutely null and void: Provided, further, That

Law of State or Territory to regulate descent. etc.

the law of descent and partition in force in the State or Territory where the lands may be situated shall apply thereto after patents therefor have been executed and delivered. Each of the patents aforesaid shall be recorded in the General Land Office, and afterward delivered, free of charge, to the allottee entitled thereto.

Sec. 12. That at any time after lands have been allotted to all the

Purchase of lands not allotted.

Indians of any tribe as herein provided, or sooner, if in the opinion of the President it shall be for the best interests of said tribe, it shall be lawful for the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with such Indian tribe for the purchase and release by said tribe, in conformity with the treaty or statute under which such reservation is held, of such portions of its reservation not allotted as such tribe shall, from time to time, consent to sell on such terms and conditions as shall be considered just and equitable between the United States and said tribe of Indians, which purchase shall not be complete until ratified

Provisos.

Lands to be held for actual settlers.

by Congress, Provided, however, That all lands adapted to agriculture, with or without irrigation, so sold or released to the United States by any Indian tribe shall be held by the United States for the sole purpose of securing homes to actual settlers, and shall be disposed of by the United States to actual and bona fide settlers only in tracts not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres to any one person, on such terms as Congress shall prescribe, subject to grants which Congress

Homestead patents.

may make in aid of education: And provided further, That no patents shall issue therefor except to the person so taking the same as and for a homestead, or his heirs, and after the expiration of five years’ occupancy thereof as such homestead; and any conveyance of said lands so taken as a homestead, or any contract touching the same, or lien thereon, created prior to the date of such patent, shall be null and void.

Purchase money.

And the sums agreed to be paid by the United States as purchase money for any portion of any such reservation shall be held in the Treasury of the United States for the sole use of the tribe or tribes of Indians to whom such reservation belonged: and the same, with interest thereon at five per centum per annum, shall be at all times subject to appropriation by Congress for the education and civilization of such tribe or tribes of Indians or the members thereof. The patents aforesaid shall be recorded in the General Land Office, and afterward delivered, free of charge, to the allottee entitled thereto.

Sec. 13. That any Indian receiving and entitled to rations and annuities

Indians not residing on new reservations.

at either of the agencies mentioned in this act at the time the same shall take effect, but residing upon any portion of said Great Reservation not included in either of the separate reservations herein established, may, at his option, within one year from the time when this act shall take effect, and within one year after he has been notified of his said right of option in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior shall direct by recording his election with the proper agent at the agency to which he belongs, have the allotment to which he would be otherwise entitled on one of said separate reservations upon the land where such Indian may then reside, such allotment in all other respects to conform to the allotments hereinbefore provided. Each member of the Ponca tribe of Indians now occupying a part of

Allotment to Poncas.

the old Ponca Reservation, within the limits of the said Great Sioux Reservation, shall be entitled to allotments upon said old Ponca Reservation as follows: To each head of a family, one-quarter of a section; to each single person over eighteen years of age, one-eighth of a section; to each orphan child under eighteen years of age, one-eighth of a section; and to each other person under eighteen years of age now living, one sixteenth of a section, with title thereto and rights under the same in all other respects conforming to this act. And said Poncas shall be entitled to all other benefits under this act in the same manner and with the same conditions as if they were a part of the Sioux Nation receiving rations at one of the agencies herein named. When the allotments to the Ponca tribe of Indians and to such other Indians as allotments are provided for by this act shall have been made upon that portion of said reservation which is described in the act entitled “An act to extend the northern boundary of the State of Nebraska”, approved March twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two,

Vol. 22, p. 36.

the President shall, in pursuance of said act, declare that the Indian title is extinguished to all lands described in said act not so allotted hereunder, and thereupon all of said land not so allotted and included in said act of March twenty-eighth.

Lands in Nebraska open to settlement.

eighteen hundred and eighty-two, shall be open to settlement, as provided in this act: Provided, That the allotments

Proviso.

to Ponca and other Indians authorized by this act to be made upon the land described in the said act entitled “An act to extend the northern boundary of the State of Nebraska,” shall be made within six

Allotments to be made in six months.

months from the time this act shall take effect.

Sec. 14. That in cases where the use of water for irrigation is necessary

Irrigation.

to render the lands within any Indian reservation created by this act available for agricultural purposes, the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary to secure a just and equal distribution thereof among the Indians residing upon any such Indian reservation created by this act; and no other appropriation or grant of water by any riparian proprietor shall be authorized or permitted to the damage of any other riparian proprietor.

Sec. 15. That if any Indian has. under and in conformity with

Ratification of prior allotments.

the provisions of the treaty with the Great Sioux Nation concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and proclaimed by the President February twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. or any existing law, taken allotments of land within or without

Vol. 15, p. 635.

the limits of any of the separate reservations established by this act. such allotments are hereby ratified and made valid, and such Indian is entitled to a patent therefor in conformity with the provisions of said treaty and existing law and of the provisions of this act in relation to patents for individual allotments.

Sec. 16. That the acceptance of this act by the Indians in manner

Acceptance of this act to release Indian titles.

and form as required by the said treaty concluded between the different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians and the United States, April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and pro- 100 claimed by the President February twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, as hereinafter provided, shall be taken and held to be a release of all title on the part of the Indians receiving rations and annuities on each of the said separate reservations, to the lands described in each of the other separate reservations so created, and shall be held to confirm in the Indians entitled to receive rations at each of said separate reservations, respectively, to their separate and exclusive use and benefit, all the title and interest of every name and nature secured therein to the different bands of the Sioux Nation by said treaty of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and

Title of Indians to separate allotments not affected.

sixty-eight. This release shall not affect the title of any individual Indian to his separate allotment on land not included in any of said separate reservations provided for in this act, which title is

Rights of way to Chicago. Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad Company and Dakota Central Railroad Company.

hereby confirmed, nor any agreement heretofore made with the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad Company or the Dakota Central Railroad Company for a right of way through said reservation; and for any lands acquired by any such agreement to be used in connection therewith, except as hereinafter provided; but the Chicago. Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway Company and the Dakota Central Railroad Company shall, respectively, have the right to take and use, prior to any white person, and to any corporation, the right of way provided for in said agreements, with not to exceed twenty acres of land, in addition to the right of way, for stations for every ten miles of road; and said companies shall also, respectively, have the right to take and use for right of way, sidetrack, depot and station privileges, machine-shop, freight house, roundhouse, and yard facilities, prior to any white person, and to any corporation or association so much of the two separate sections of land embraced in said agreements; also, the former company so much of the one hundred and eighty-eight acres, and the latter company so much of the seventy-five acres, on the east side of the Missouri River, likewise embraced in said agreements, as the Secretary of the Interior shall decide to have been agreed upon and paid for by said railroads and to be reasonably necessary upon each side of said river for approaches to the bridge of each of said companies to be constructed across the river, for right of way, sidetrack, depot and station privileges, machine-shop,

Provisos.

Payments by railway companies.

freight-house, roundhouse, and yard facilities, and no more: Provided, That the said railway companies shall have made the payments according to the terms or said agreements for each mile of right of way and each acre of land for railway purposes, which said companies take and use under the provisions of this act, and shall satisfy the Secretary of the Interior to that effect: Provided further, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be sold or conveyed except by way of sale of or mortgage of the railway itself. Nor shall any of said lands be used directly or indirectly for town-site purposes, it being the intention hereof that said lands shall be held for general railway uses and purposes only, including stockyards, warehouses, elevators, terminal and other facilities of and for said railways; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent any such

To be used only for railroad purposes.

railroad company from building upon such lands, houses for the accommodation or residence of their employees, or leasing grounds contiguous to its tracks for ware house or elevator purposes connected with

Time for payments.

said railways: And provided further, That said payments shall be made and said conditions performed within six months after this act shall take effect: And provided further, That said railway companies and each of them shall within nine months after this act takes effect, definitely locate their respective lines of road, including all station grounds

Locations to be made in nine months.

and terminals across and upon the lands of said reservation designated in said agreements, and shall also within the said period of nine months, file with the Secretary of the Interior, a map of such definite location, specifying clearly the line of road, the several station grounds and the amount of land required for railway purposes, 101 as herein specified, of the said separate sections of land and said tracts of one hundred and eighty-eight acres and seventy-five acres, and the Secretary of the Interior shall within three months after the filing of such map designate the particular portions of said sections and of said tracts of land which the said railway companies respectively may take and hold under the provisions of this act for railway purposes. And the said railway companies and each of them shall within three years after this act takes effect, construct, complete

Construction and completion of roads.

and put in operation their said lines of road; and in case the said lines of road are not definitely located and maps of location filed within the periods hereinbefore provided, or in case the said lines of road are not constructed, completed and put in operation within the time herein provided, then, and in either case, the lauds granted for right of way, station grounds, or other railway purposes, as in this act provided, shall without any further act or ceremony, be declared by proclamation of the President forfeited, and shall, without entry or further action on the part of the United States, revert to the United States and be subject to entry under the other provisions of this act; and whenever such forfeiture occurs the Secretary of the Interior shall ascertain the fact and give due notice thereof to the local land officers, and thereupon the lands so forfeited shall be open to homestead entry under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 17. That it is hereby enacted that the seventh article of the said

Schools.

Vol. 15, p. 638.

treaty of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, securing to said Indians the benefits of education, subject to such modifications as Congress shall deem most effective to secure to said Indians equivalent benefits of such education, shall continue in force for twenty years from and after the time this act shall take effect; and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to purchase, from time to time, for the use of said Indians, such

Purchase of cattle for Indians.

and so many American breeding cows of good quality, not exceeding twenty-five thousand in number, and bulls of like quality, not exceeding one thousand in number, as in his judgment can be, under regulations furnished by him, cared for and preserved, with their increase, by said Indians: Provided, That each head of family or

Provisos.

single person over the age of eighteen years, who shall have or may hereafter take his or her allotment of land in severalty, shall be

Allotment of cattle.

provided with two milch cows, one pair of oxen, with yoke and chain, one plow, one wagon, one harrow, one hoe, one axe, and one pitchfork, all suitable to the work they may have to do, and also twenty dollars in cash. That for two years the necessary seed shall be provided to plant five acres of ground into different crops, if so much can be used, and provided that in the purchase of such seed preference shall be given to Indians who may have raised the same for sale, and so much money as shall be necessary for this purpose is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; and in addition thereto there shall be set apart, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one million of dollars, which said sum shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Sioux Nation

Appropriation for permanent fund.

of Indians as a permanent fund, the interest of which, at five per centum per annum, shall be appropriated, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, to the use of the Indians receiving rations and annuities upon the reservations created by this act. in proportion to the numbers that shall so receive rations and annuities at the time this act takes effect, as follows: One-half of said interest shall be so expended for the promotion of industrial and other suitable education among said Indians, and the other half thereof

Distribution.

in such manner and for such purposes, including reasonable cash payments per capita as. in the judgment of said Secretary, shall, from time to time, most contribute to the advancement of said Indians in civilization and self-support: Provided, That after the Government has 102 been reimbursed for the money expended for said Indians under the provisions of this act, the Secretary of the Interior may, in his discretion, expend, in addition to the interest of the permanent fund, not to exceed ten per centum per annum of the principal of said fund

Employment of farmers, etc.

in the employment of farmers and in the purchase of agricultural implements, teams, seeds, including reasonable cash payments per capita, and other articles necessary to assist them in agricultural pursuits, and he shall report to Congress in detail each year his doings hereunder.

Sec. 18. That if any land in said Great Sioux Reservation is now

Lands occupied for religious purposes.

occupied and used by any religious society for the purpose of missionary or educational work among said Indians, whether situate outside of or within the lines of any reservation constituted by this act, or if any such land is so occupied upon the Santee Sioux Reservation, in Nebraska, the exclusive occupation and use of said land, not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres in any one tract, is hereby, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, granted to any such society so long as the same shall be occupied and used by such society for educational and missionary work among said Indians: and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to give to such religious society a patent of such tract of land to the legal effect aforesaid; and for the purpose of such educational or missionary work any such society may purchase, upon any of the reservations herein created, any land not exceeding in any one tract one hundred and sixty acres, not interfering with the title in severalty of any Indian, and with the approval of and upon such terms, not exceeding fifty cents an acre, as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the

Santee Normal Training School.

Interior. And the Santee Normal Training School may. In like manner, purchase for such educational or missionary work on the Santee Reservation, in addition to the foregoing, in such location and quantity, not exceeding three hundred and twenty acres, as shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 19. That all the provisions of the said treaty with the different

Provision of former treaty not conflicting, continued.

bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and the agreement with the same approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, not in conflict with the provisions and requirements of this act, are hereby continued in force according to their tenor and limitation, anything in this act to the contrary notwithstanding.

Sec. 20. That the Secretary of the Interior shall cause to be erected

School houses.

not less than thirty school houses, and more, if found necessary, on the different reservations, at such points as he shall think for the best interest of the Indians, but at such distance only as will enable as many as possible attending schools to return home nights, as white children do attending district schools: And provided, That any

Proviso.

White children.

white children residing in the neighborhood are entitled to attend the said school on such terms as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe.

Sec. 21. That all the lands in the Great Sioux Reservation outside

All lands outside separate reservations restored to public domain.

Exceptions.

of the separate reservations herein described are hereby restored to the public domain, except American Island. Farm Island, and Niobrara Island, and shall be disposed of by the United States to actual settlers only, under the provisions of the homestead law (except

R. S., sec. 2301, p. 421.

Provisos.

Payment.

section two thousand three hundred and one thereof) and under the law relating to town-sites: Provided, That each settler, under and in accordance with the provisions of said homestead acts, shall pay to the United States, for the land so taken by him, in addition to the fees provided by law, the sum of fifty cents for each and every acre, and shall be entitled to a patent therefor, according to said

Soldiers’ homesteads.

homestead laws, and after the full payment of said sum of fifty cents per acre therefor; but the rights of soldiers, as defined and described

R. S., secs. 2304, 2305, p. 422.

in sections twenty-three hundred and four and twenty-three 103 hundred and five of the Revised Statutes of the United States, shall not be abridged, except as to said fifty cents per acre; and any conveyance of said lands so taken as a homestead, or any contract touching the same, or lien thereon, created prior to the date of final entry, shall be null and void: And provided, That lands entered for town-site purposes shall be paid for at the rate of

Town-site lands.

one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre: And provided further, That nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to affect the right of Congress or of the Territorial government of Dakota to establish public highways

Highways, etc.

or to grant to railroad companies the right of way through said lands, or to exclude the said lands, or any thereof, from the operation of the general laws of the United States now in force granting to railway companies the right of way and depot grounds over and upon the public lands. American Island,

American Island donated to Chamberlain. Dak., for a public park.

an island in the Missouri River, near Chamberlain, in the Territory of Dakota, and now a part of the Sioux Reservation, is hereby donated to the said city of Chamberlain: Provided further, That said city of Chamberlain shall formally accept the same within one year from the passage of this act, upon the express condition that the same shall be preserved and used for all time entire as a public park, and for no other purpose, to which all persons shall have free access; and said city shall have authority to adopt all proper rules and regulations for the improvement and care of said park; and upon the failure of any of said conditions the said island shall revert to the United States, to be disposed of by future legislation only. Farm Island,

Farm Island donated to Pierre. Dak., for a public park.

an island in the Missouri River near Pierre, in the Territory of Dakota, and now a part of the Sioux Reservation, is hereby donated to the said city of Pierre: Provided further, That said city of Pierre shall formally accept the same within one year from the passage of this act, upon the express condition that the same shall be preserved and used for all time entire as a public park, and for no other purpose, to which all persons shall have free access; and said city shall have authority to adopt all proper rules and regulations for the improvement and care of said park; and upon the failure of any of said conditions the said island shall revert to the United States, to be disposed of by future legislation only. Niobrara Island, an island in

Niobrara Island donated to Niobrara, Neb., for a public park.

the Niobrara River, near Niobrara, and now a part of the Sioux Reservation, is hereby donated to the said city of Niobrara: Provided further, That the said city of Niobrara shall formally accept the same within one year from the passage of this act, upon the express condition that the same shall be preserved and used for all time entire as a public park, and for no other purpose, to which all persons shall have free access; and said city shall have authority to adopt all proper rules and regulations for the improvement and care of said park; and upon the failure of any of said conditions the said island shall revert to the United States, to be disposed of by future legislation only: And provided further, That if any full or mixed blood Indian of the

Removal of Indians from islands.

Sioux Nation shall have located upon Farm Island, American Island, or Niobrara Island before the date of the passage of this act it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior, within three months from the time this act shall have taken effect, to cause all improvements made by any such Indian so located upon either of said islands, and all damage that may accrue to him by a removal therefrom, to be appraised, and upon the payment of the sum so determined. within six months after notice thereof. by the city to which the island is herein donated, to such Indian, said Indian shall be required to remove from said island, and shall be entitled to select instead of such location his allotment according to the provisions of this act upon any of the reservations herein established, or upon any land opened to settlement by this act not already located upon.

Sec. 22. That all money accruing from the disposal of lands in

Disposition of receipts from sale of lands.

conformity with the foregoing section shall, after deducting the 104 necessary expenses attending such disposition thereof, be paid in to the Treasury of the United States and be applied solely as follows: First, to the reimbursement of the United States for all necessary actual expenditures contemplated and provided for under the provisions of this act, and the creation of the permanent fund hereinbefore provided: and after such reimbursement to the increase of said permanent fund for the purposes hereinbefore provided.

Sec. 23. That all persons who, between the twenty-seventh day of

Settlers on Crow Creek and Winnebago Reservation may re-enter on lands.

February, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and the seventeenth day of April, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, in good faith, entered upon or made settlements with intent to enter the same under the homestead or preemption laws of the United States upon any part of the Great Sioux Reservation lying east of the Missouri River, and known as the Crow Creek and Winnebago Reservation, which by the President’s proclamation of date February twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, was declared to be open to settlement, and not included in the new reservation established by section six of this act, and who. being otherwise legally entitled to make such entries, located or attempted to locate thereon homestead, preemption, or town-site claims, by actual settlement and improvement

Ante, p. 96.

of any portion of such lands, shall, for a period of ninety days after the proclamation of the President required to be made by this act, have a right to re-enter upon said claims and procure title thereto under the homestead or preemption laws of the United States, and complete the same as required therein, and their said claim shall, for such time, have a preference over later entries; and when they shall have in other respects shown themselves entitled and shall have complied with the law regulating such entries, and, as to homesteads, with the special provisions of this act, they shall be entitled to have said lands, and patents therefor shall be issued as in like cases:

Proviso.

preemption settlers.

Provided, That preemption claimants shall reside on their lands the same length of time before procuring title as homestead claimants under this act. The price to be paid for town-site entries shall be such as is required by law in other cases, and shall be paid into the general fund provided for by this act.

Sec. 24. That this act shall take effect only upon the acceptance

President to make proclamation of taking effect.

thereof and consent thereto by the different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians, in manner and form prescribed by the twelfth article of the said treaty between the United States and said Indians, concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, which said acceptance and consent shall be made known by proclamation thereof by the President of the United States, upon satisfactory proof presented to him that the same has been obtained in the manner and form

Time.

required by said twelfth article of said treaty, which proof shall be presented to him within one year from the passage of this act; and upon failure of such proof and proclamation this act becomes of no effect, and null and void.

Sec. 25. That sections sixteen and thirty-six of each township of

School lands.

the lands open to settlement under the provisions of this act, whether surveyed or unsurveyed, are hereby reserved for the use and benefit of the public schools as provided by the act organizing the Territory of Dakota, and whether surveyed or unsurveyed said sections shall not be subject to

Proviso.

Payment for.

claim, settlement, or entry under the provision of this act or any of the land laws of the United States: Provided, however, That the United States shall pay to said Indians, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of fifty cents per acre for all lands reserved under the provisions of this section.

Sec. 26. That there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in

Appropriation.

the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of eighteen thousand dollars, which sum shall be expended, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for procuring the assent of the Sioux Indians to this act provided in section twenty-four.

Approved, April 30, 1888.

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CHAP. 207.—

An Act for establishing a light or lights and other aids to navigation to guide into Charlotte Harbor, Florida.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte Harbor, Fla.

Light, etc., established.

That a light, or lights, and other aids to navigation to guide into Charlotte Harbor, Florida, be established at a cost not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 208: to provide for protecting the navigation of the Illinois River by extending the system of beacon-lights to said river. 25 Stat. 105 1888-05-01 Chapter 208 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 208.—

An Act to provide for protecting the navigation of the Illinois River by extending the system of beacon-lights to said river.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Illinois River.

That the Light-House Board be, and it is hereby, directed to establish such number of beacon-lights along the Illinois River as may. in the judgment of

Beacon-lights.

said board, be necessary for the proper protection of the navigation of said river: Provided, That the cost of the same shall not exceed seven thousand dollars,

Proviso.

Cost.

Appropriation.

which sum is hereby appropriated for that purpose, to be expended under the supervision of the Light-House Board for the purpose herein provided.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 209.—

An Act authorizing the Kansas City, Texarkana and Gulf Railway Company to bridge the Red and Little Rivers, in the State of Arkansas.

May 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas City, Texarkana and Gulf railway Company may bridge Red and Little Rivers. Ark.

That the Kansas City, Texarkana and Gulf Railway Company, its successors or assigns, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a railway bridge, and approaches thereto, over and across Red River, in the State of Arkansas, at or near the point where the eastern boundary line of the State of Texas intersects the said river and the State line of the State of Arkansas: and also a railway bridge, and approaches thereto, over and across Little River, in the said State of Arkansas, at such point as may be selected by said railway company for crossing said

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

river with its railroad line. Said bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of said company, may be used for the passage of wagons

Spans.

and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals. and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War. That if the said bridges, or either of them, over the said rivers shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, there shall be at least one span of a height of not less than eighty feet above low water or fifty feet above highest water, as understood at the point of location, measured to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge: and said span shall have a clear opening of at least two hundred feet between the piers, measured at right angles to the current, and shall be over the main channel of the river, and the bridge or bridges shall be at right angles to. and the piers parallel with, the current of the river. And if the bridges, or either of them, over the said rivers, shall be constructed as draw or pivot bridges, the draw or pivot pier shall

Draws.

be over the main channel of the river at an accessible navigable point, and the openings on each side of the pivot-pier shall not be less than one hundred and thirty feet in the clear, unless otherwise expressly directed by the Secretary of War, and if so directed shall be according to such direction, and. as nearly as practicable, the .said openings shall be accessible at all stages of 106FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 209– 211. 1888. water, and the spans shall be not less than ten feet above extreme high water, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, and the piers and draw rests shall be parallel with, and the bridge or bridges at right angles to. the current of the river or rivers; and no riprap or other outside protection for imperfect foundations shall be permitted to approach nearer than four feet to the surface of the water at its extreme low stage, or otherwise to encroach upon the channel-ways provided for in this act; and all and each of said draws shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such

Lights.

lights or other signals on said bridges as the Light-House Board may prescribe.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act. and subject to its

To be lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways-leading to the said bridge: and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States.

Sec. 3. That no bridge shall be erected or maintained under the

Free navigation to be unobstructed.

authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said rivers; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge or bridges to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations

Litigation.

shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge. And in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the district court of the United States for the State of Arkansas, in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be

Proviso.

Existing laws.

located: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers or to exempt said bridges from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring the use of said bridges,

Other companies may use.

or either of them, shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use.

Sec. 5. That the bridges authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve location, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of said bridges, and each of them, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water. the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge or bridges are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge or bridges shall not be built: and should any change be made in the plan of said bridges, or either of them, during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to approval of the Secretary of War. And

Changes.

the said structures shall be changed at the cost and expense of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 209– 211, . 1888.107 owners thereof, from time to time, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said rivers, and the authority to erect and continue any and all of said bridges shall be subject to revocation by the Secretary of War whenever the public good, in his judgment so requires.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendments, etc.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the approval of this act.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 210.—

An Act for a public building at Greenville, South Carolina.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Greenville. S. C.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to purchase, or otherwise procure, a suitable site, and cause to be erected thereon, at the city of Greenville, in the State of South Carolina, a substantial and commodious public building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts, post office, internal-revenue office, and for other Government uses. The site and building thereon when completed, upon plans and specifications

Site, plans, etc.

to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection

Estimates.

of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site nor plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred thousand dollars for site and building: Provided, That no money to be appropriated for said building shall be used until a valid title to the site selected, which site shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of at least fifty feet, including

Limit of cost.

Proviso.

Title, etc.

streets and alleys, shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of South Carolina shall have ceded jurisdiction over the same for all purposes, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, except for the enforcement of the criminal laws of the State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 211.—

An Act to authorize the construction of an arsenal for the repair, storage, and distribution of ordnance and ordnance stores for the use of the Government of the United States, at Columbia, Tennessee.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Columbia, Tenn.

Arsenal established at.

Appropriation.

That for the purpose of establishing an arsenal at Columbia. Tennessee, for the repair, storage, and distribution of ordnance and ordnance stores, the sum of two hundred thousand dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; and the construction and control of said arsenal shall be under the direction of the Secretary of War: Provided, That without cost to the United States,

Provisos.

Lands to be given.

a sufficient quantity of land, accepted as suitable and adequate for 108FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 211, 212. 1888. such arsenal by the Secretary of War, and not less than fifty acres, is conveyed in fee to the United States: And provided further, That

Jurisdiction.

exclusive jurisdiction over said land by the United States Government is ceded by the State of Tennessee.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 212.—

An Act making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Military Academy appropriations.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine:

For pay of eight professors, twenty-six thousand dollars.

Pay of professors, instructors, etc.

For one commandant of cadets, (lieutenant colonel), in addition to pay of captain in the line, one thousand two hundred dollars. For pay of one instructor of practical military engineering, in addition to pay as first lieutenant, nine hundred dollars. For pay of one instructor of ordnance and science of gunnery, in addition to pay as first lieutenant, nine hundred dollars. For pay of eight assistant professors, in addition to pay as first, lieutenants, four thousand dollars. For pay of three senior instructors of cavalry, artillery, and infantry tactics (captains), in addition to pay as second lieutenants, one thousand five hundred dollars. For pay of four assistant instructors of cavalry, artillery, and infantry tactics (captains), in addition to pay as second lieutenants, two thousand four hundred dollars. For pay of one adjutant, in addition to pay as second lieutenant, four hundred dollars: Provided, That the sum paid to said officer shall not exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum. For pay of one treasurer, quartermaster, and commissary of cadets, in addition to pay as captain of infantry, seven hundred dollars. For pay of one master of the sword, one thousand five hundred dollars. For pay of cadets, one hundred and sixty thousand dollars; and

Cadets.

no cadet shall receive more than at the rate of five hundred and forty dollars a year. For pay of the teacher of music, one thousand and eighty dollars. For pay of the Military Academy baud, nine thousand two hundred

Band.

and forty dollars, which shall be in full for the pay of the said band for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. For additional pay of professors and officers (on increased rank)

Additional pay.

for length of services, ten thousand six hundred and ninety dollars. For pay of field musicians:

Field musicians.

One sergeant, two hundred and four dollars; Fourteen privates, two thousand one hundred and eighty-four dollars; Additional pay for length of service, one hundred and forty-four dollars; Retained pay on discharge, two hundred and sixteen dollars; Clothing on discharge, two hundred and ten dollars and eighty-one cents; in all, two thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight dollars and eighty-one cents. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 212. 1888.109 For current expenses as follows:

Current expenses.

For repairs and improvements, timber, planks, boards, joists, wall strips, laths, shingles, slate, tin, sheet-lead, zinc, nails, screws, locks, hinges, glass, paints, turpentine, oils, varnish, brushes, stone, brick, flag, lime, cement, plaster, hair, sewer and drain pipe, blasting powder. fuse, iron, steel, tools, machinery, mantels, and other similar materials, renewing roofs, and for pay of overseer and master builder and citizen mechanics and labor employed upon repairs and improvements that cannot be done by enlisted men, thirteen thousand dollars. For fuel and apparatus, namely: Coal, wood, charcoal, stoves,

Fuel, lights, etc.

grates, heaters, furnaces, ranges, and fixtures, firebricks, clay, sand, repairs of steam-heating apparatus, grates, stoves, heaters, ranges, and furnaces, mica, fifteen thousand dollars. For gas-pipes, fixtures, lampposts, gasometers, and retorts, and annual repairs of the same, nine hundred dollars. For fuel for cadet’s mess-hall, shops, and laundry, three thousand dollars. For postage and telegrams, three hundred dollars.

Postage.

Stationery.

For stationery, namely, blank-books, paper, envelopes, quills, steel pens, rubbers, erasers, pencils, mucilage, wax, wafers, folders, fasteners, rules, files, ink. inkstands, typewriters, pen-holders, tape, desk knives, blotting-pads, and rubber bands, six hundred dollars. For transportation of materials, discharged cadets, and ferriages,

Transportation.

one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Printing; For printing and binding, type, materials for office, including

Printing.

motor, diplomas for graduates, annual registers, blanks, and monthly reports to parents of cadets, one thousand dollars. For clerk to the disbursing officer and quartermaster, one thousand

Clerks.

five hundred dollars. For clerk to adjutant in charge of cadet records, one thousand five hundred dollars. For clerk to treasurer, one thousand five hundred dollars. For department of natural and experimental philosophy; For additions

Department of natural and experimental philosophy.

to apparatus to illustrate the principles of mechanics, acoustics. optics, and astronomy, one thousand dollars: books of reference, textbooks, stationery, materials, and repairs, four hundred dollars; for pay of mechanic assistant, one thousand dollars; repairs to the observatory building and clocks, four hundred and fifty dollars; constructing two collimating piers and their inclosures at the observatory, one thousand five hundred dollars; in all, four thousand three hundred and fifty dollars. For department of modern languages: For stationery, textbooks,

Department of modern languages.

books of reference for the use of instructors, and for printing examination papers, two hundred dollars; office furniture for section rooms. including typewriter, one hundred and fifty dollars; in all, three hundred and fifty dollars. For department of instruction in mathematics, namely: For repairs

Department of mathematics.

and materials for preservation of models and instruments, twenty-five dollars; textbooks, books of reference, binding, and stationery for instructors, and binding, one hundred dollars; one table, one desk, one chair, seventy-five dollars; book cases, seventy-five dollars; rulers and triangles, one hundred dollars; tables of logarithms, seventy-five dollars; contingencies, fifty dollars; in all. five hundred dollars. For department of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology: For chemicals,

Department of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology.

chemical apparatus, glass and porcelain ware, paper, wire, sheet-metal, ores, photographic apparatus and materials, five hundred dollars. Rough specimens, fossils, files, alcohol, lamps, blowpipes, pencils, and paper for practical instruction in mineralogy and geology, and 110FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. , . 1888. for gradual increase and improvement of the cabinet, five hundred dollars. Repairs and additions to electric, magnetic, pneumatic, and thermic apparatus, and apparatus illustrating optical properties of substances, six hundred and fifty dollars. Pay of mechanic employed in chemical and geological section-rooms and in lecture-rooms, one thousand dollars. Models, maps, and diagrams, books of reference, textbooks, and stationery for the use of instructors, one hundred and eighty dollars. Contingencies, one hundred dollars; in all, two thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars. For department of history, geography, and ethics: For textbooks,

Department of history, geography, and ethics.

books of reference, maps and map-racks, and stationery for use of instructors, and repairs, one hundred and fifty dollars. For department of artillery, cavalry, and infantry tactics, namely

Department of artillery, cavalry, and infantry tactics.

For tanbark or other proper cover for riding-hall, three hundred dollars: Repairing camp-stools and camp-furniture, one hundred dollars; Furniture for offices and reception-room for visitors, one hundred dollars; For stationery for use of instructor and assistant instructors of tactics, one hundred and fifty dollars; Books and maps, seventy-five dollars; Supply of fixtures for gymnasium and repairs, two hundred dollars: Foils, fencing-gloves, jackets, gaiters, and repairs, two hundred and fifty dollars: Plumes for cadet officers of the first class, seventy-five dollars; in all, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For department of law: For stationery, textbooks, and books of

Department of law.

reference for use of instructors, and for repairing and rebinding; same, and furniture for office, two hundred and fifty dollars. For department of civil and military engineering: For models,

Department of civil and military engineering.

maps, purchase and repairs of instruments, textbooks, books of reference, and stationery for the use of instructors, and contingencies, five hundred dollars: Extra pay of enlisted man employed as draughtsman, two hundred and fifty-six dollars; In all, seven hundred and fifty-six dollars. For department of ordnance and gunnery: Addition to models and

Department of ordnance and gunnery.

apparatus and repairs of same; for the purchase of samples of arms and accoutrements other than those supplied to the military service; for improvement of machine for testing metals and purchase and preparation of specimens of same; for books of reference, textbooks, and stationery for use of instructors, five hundred dollars; For the construction of a bursting-chamber, in which to exhibit with safety the effect of explosives, three hundred dollars; in all eight hundred dollars. For department of practical military engineering: For purchase

Department of practical military engineering.

and repair of instruments, transportation, purchase of tools, implements. and materials, and for extra-duty pay of engineer soldiers, as follows, namely: Astronomical and meteorological instruments and lights for use in instructing cadets in practical astronomy; reconnoitering instruments for use in their practical instruction in making reconnaissances; photographic apparatus and material for field photography; drawing instruments and material for plotting reconnaissances; surveying instruments: instruments and material for signaling and field telegraphy; transportation of field parties; tools and material for the preservation, augmentation, and repair of one wooden ponton, and one canvas ponton bridge train: sapping and mining tools and material; profiling material; rope: cordage; and materials for rafts and for spar and trestle bridges; intrenching tools; tools and material for the repair of Fort Clinton and the batteries at 111 the Academy, and extra-duty pay of engineer soldiers employed upon the same; extra-duty pay of two engineer soldiers at fifty cents per day each, when performing special skilled mechanical labor in the department of practical military engineering, for models, books of reference, and stationery, one thousand two hundred dollars. For department of drawing: For books of reference, periodicals

Department of drawing.

on art and technology, one hundred dollars: Models of topographical, mechanical, and freehand drawing, one hundred dollars; New rules and triangles, thirty dollars; Repairs to desks, models, racks, stools, stretchers, and tables, one hundred dollars; Drawing material for use of instructors, cardboard, tacks, brushes, sponges, glue, alcohol, transfer-paper, hectograph, cloth for screens, colored diagrams, cloth, stationery, and contingent expenses, two hundred dollars; Binding periodicals and pamphlets, fifty dollars; For photographic outfit and appliances, two hundred dollars; in all, seven hundred and eighty dollars. Extra pay of two enlisted men. employed as clerks in the offices of

Extra pay enlisted men.

the adjutant, United States Military Academy, and commandant of cadets, at thirty-five cents per day, two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and thirty cents. Extra pay of two enlisted men as printers at headquarters, United States Military Academy, at fifty cents per day, three hundred and thirteen dollars. Extra pay of one enlisted man, employed as watchman. at thirty-five cents per day, one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents. Extra pay of one enlisted man as trumpeter at the cadet barracks, at thirty-five cents per day, one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents. Extra pay of one enlisted man, employed in the philosophical department, Observatory, as mechanic, at fifty cents per day, one hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty cents. Extra pay of one enlisted man, employed in the chemical department, at fifty cents per day, one hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty cents: Provided, That the extra pay provided for by the seven

Proviso.

Not to be additional.

preceding paragraphs shall not be paid to any enlisted man who receives extra-duty pay under existing laws or Army regulations. For expenses of the Board of Visitors, including mileage, three

Board of Visitors.

thousand dollars. For miscellaneous and incidental expenses: For gas-coal, oil.

Miscellaneous expenses.

candles, lanterns, matches, chimneys, and wicking for lighting the Academy, chapel, library, cadet barracks, mess-hall, shops, hospital, offices, stables, and riding-hall, sidewalks, camp, and wharves, three thousand five hundred dollars; For water-pipes, plumbing, and repairs, two thousand dollars; For cleaning public buildings (not quarters), six hundred dollars; Brooms, brushes, pails, tubs, soap, and cloths, two hundred dollars; Chalk, crayons, sponges, slate, rubbers, and card for recitation rooms, three hundred dollars; Compensation of chapel organist, two hundred dollars:

Compensation.

Compensation of librarian, one hundred and twenty dollars; Pay of engineer of heating and ventilating apparatus for the academic building, the cadet barracks, and office building, cadet hospital, chapel, and philosophical building, including the library, one thousand two hundred dollars; Pay of assistant engineer of same, one thousand dollars: For pay of five firemen, two thousand seven hundred dollars; For pay of librarians’ assistant, one thousand dollars; In all, twelve thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars. 112 For increase and expense of library, namely: For periodicals, stationery,

Library.

binding new books, and scientific, historical, biographical, and general literature, to be purchased in open market on the written order of the Superintendent, one thousand five hundred dollars. For additional tables and chairs, furniture, and contingent repairs to library-rooms, two hundred dollars. For furniture for cadet hospital,

Furniture, hospital.

and repairs of the same, one hundred dollars. For contingencies for Superintendent of the

Contingencies, Superintendent.

Academy, one thousand dollars. For renewing furniture in section-rooms, and repairing

Furniture.

the same, five hundred dollars. For contingent funds to be expended under the direction of the

Contingencies, academic board.

academic board; for instruments, books, repairs to apparatus, and other incidental expenses not otherwise provided for, one thousand

Proviso.

Purchases.

dollars: Provided, That all technical and scientific supplies for the departments of instruction of the Military Academy shall be purchased by contract or otherwise, as the Secretary of War may deem best. Also, that all funds arising from the rent of the hotel on Academy

Rent of hotel.

grounds, and other incidental sources, from and after this date be. and are hereby, made a special contingent fund, to be expended under the supervision of the Superintendent of the Academy, and that he be required to account for the same annually, accompanied by proper vouchers to the Secretary of War.

public works. For buildings and grounds: For repairing roads and paths, and including

Buildings and grounds.

Repairs.

roads and bridges on reservation, five hundred dollars. For continuing construction of breast-high wall

Wall.

in dangerous places, five hundred dollars. For continuing the rebuilding of the north wharf, two

Wharf.

thousand dollars. For waterworks: Renewal of material in filter-beds; improving

Waterworks.

ventilation of filter-house and water-house; hose for use in cleaning filter-beds and water-house and for use in fire-service at same; tools, implements, and materials for use of the two keepers and for repairs of siphon-house, filter-house, and of four and one-half miles of supply pipes; for shed for tools and storage of fuel for keeper at Round Pond, and for tool-house at filter; for gauges at Round Pond and Delafield Pond, and stairs for access to same, five hundred and twenty dollars. Riding-hall: Renewing knee-guard, four hundred and fifty dollar

Riding-hall.

and twenty cents. Erection of coal-sheds, lifting apparatus, tramway, and car

Coal-sheds, etc.

for storage of coal, six thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. Additions to cadet laundry, machinery for cadet laundry,

Laundry

and ironing machines for cadet laundry, five thousand dollars. Repointing cadet mess building, including area-walls, repairing

Mess building.

and strengthening stone steps, and pointing water-closet building, six hundred and fifty dollars. For enlargement of pantry, cadet mess building with the necessary piping, sinks, and so forth, one thousand two hundred dollars. Approved, May 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 213.—

An Act to ratify and confirm an agreement with the Gros Ventre. Piegan, Blood, Blackfeet, and River Crow Indians in Montana, and for other purposes.

May 1, 1888.

Whereas, John V. Wright, Jared W. Daniels, and Charles F. Larabee,

Preamble.

duly appointed commissioners on the part of the United States, did, on the twenty-eighth and thirty-first days of December, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and the twenty-first day of January, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, conclude an agreement with the various tribes or bands of Indians residing upon the Gros Ventre. Piegan, Blood, Blackfeet, and River Crow Reservation in Montana Territory, by their chiefs, headmen. and principal men, embracing a majority of all the male adult Indians occupying said reservation, which said agreement is as follows: Agreement concluded December twenty-eighth and thirty-first,

Agreement with Indians of the Gros Ventre, Piegan. Blood. Blackfeet, and River Crow Reservation, Montana.

eighteen hundred and eighty-six. and January twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, with the Indians of the Gros Ventre, Piegan, Blood, Blackfeet, and River Crow Reservation in Montana, by John V. Wright, Jared W. Daniels, and Charles F. Larabee, Commissioners.

This agreement, made pursuant to an item in the act of Congress entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and

Vol. 24, p. 44.

for other purposes.” approved May fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, by John V. Wright, Jared W. Daniels, and Charles F. Larabee, duly appointed commissioners on the part of the United States, and the various tribes or bands of Indians residing upon the Gros Ventre, Piegan, Blood. Blackfoot, and River Crow Reservation, in the Territory of Montana, by their chiefs, headmen, and principal men, embracing a majority of all the male adult Indians occupying said reservation, witnesseth that—

Whereas the reservation set apart by act of Congress approved

Vol. 18, p. 28.

April fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, for the use and occupancy of the Gros Ventre, Piegan. Blood, Blackfoot. River Crow, and such other Indians as the President might, from time to time, see fit to locate thereon, is wholly out of proportion to the number of Indians occupying the same, and greatly in excess of their present or prospective wants; and whereas the said Indians are desirous of disposing of so much thereof as they do not require, in order to obtain the means to enable them to become self-supporting, as a pastoral and agricultural people, and to educate their children in the paths of civilization: Therefore, to carry out such purpose, it is hereby agreed as follows:

Article I. Hereafter the permanent homes of the various tribes or bands

Indians to reside on separate reservations.

of said Indians shall be upon the separate reservations hereinafter described and set apart. Said Indians acknowledging the rights of the various tribes or bands, at each of the existing agencies within their present reservation, to determine for themselves, with the United States, the boundaries of their separate reservation, hereby agree to accept and abide by such agreements and conditions as to the location and boundaries of such separate reservation as may be made and agreed upon by the United States and the tribes or bands for which such separate reservation may be made, and as the said separate boundaries may be hereinafter set forth.

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Article II. The said Indians hereby cede and relinquish to the United

Relinquishment of lands not reserved.

States all their right, title, and interest in and to all the lands embraced within the aforesaid Gros Ventre, Piegan, Blood, Blackfoot, and River Crow Reservation, not herein specifically set apart and reserved as separate reservations for them, and do severally agree to accept and occupy the separate reservations to which they are herein assigned as their permanent homes, and they do hereby severally relinquish to the other tribes or bands respectively occupying the other separate reservations, all their right, title, and interest in and to the same, reserving to themselves only the reservation herein set apart for their separate use and occupation.

Article III. In consideration of the foregoing cession and relinquishment

Consideration.

the United States hereby agrees to advance and expend annually, for the period of ten years after the ratification of this agreement, under direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the Indians now attached to and receiving rations at the Fort Peek Agency, one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars; for the Indians now attached to and receiving rations at the Fort Belknap Agency, one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars, and for the Indians now attached to and receiving rations at the Blackfeet Agency, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in the purchase of cows, bulls, and other stock, goods, clothing, subsistence, agricultural and mechanical implements, in providing employees, in the education of Indian children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, in the care and support of the aged. sick, and infirm, and helpless orphans of said Indians, in the erection of such new agency and school buildings, mills, and blacksmith, carpenter, and wagon shops as may be necessary, in assisting the Indians to build houses and inclose their farms, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement: Provided, That in the employment of farmers, artisans, and laborers, preference shall in all cases be given to Indians residing on the reservation who are well qualified for such position: Provided further, That all cattle issued to said Indians for stock-raising purposes, and their progeny, shall bear the brand of the Indian Department, and shall not be sold, exchanged, or slaughtered, except by consent or order of the agent in charge, until such time as this restriction shall be removed by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Article IV. It is further agreed that whenever in the opinion of the President

Credits from surplus of installments.

the annual installments provided for in the foregoing article shall be found to be in excess of the amount required to be expended in any one year in carrying out the provisions of this agreement upon either of the separate reservations, so much thereof as may be in excess of the requirement shall be placed to the credit of the Indians of such reservation, in the Treasury of the United States, and expended in continuing the benefits herein provided for when said annual installments shall have expired.

Article V. In order to encourage habits of industry, and reward labor, it

Rewards for industry.

is further understood and agreed, that in the giving out or distribution of cattle or other stock, goods, clothing, subsistence, 115 and agricultural implements, as provided for in Article III, preference shall be given to Indians who endeavor by honest labor to support themselves, and especially to those who in good faith undertake the cultivation of the soil, or engage in pastoral pursuits, as a means of obtaining a livelihood, and the distribution of these benefits shall be made from time to time, as shall best promote the objects specified.

Article VI. It is further agreed that any Indian belonging to either of

Allotment in severally.

the tribes or bands, parties hereto, who had, at the date of the execution of this agreement by the tribe or baud to which he belongs, settled upon and made valuable improvements upon any of the lands ceded to the United States under the provisions of this agreement, shall be entitled, upon application to the local land office for the district in which the lands are located, to have the same allotted to him or her. and to his or her children, in quantity as follows; To the head of the family, one hundred and sixty acres; to each child over eighteen years of age, eighty acres; to each child under eighteen years of age, forty acres; and the grant to such Indians shall be adjusted upon the survey of the lands so as to conform thereto. Upon the approval of said allotments by the Secretary of the Interior, he shall cause patents to issue therefor in the name of the allottees, which patents shall be of the legal effect and declare that the United States does and will hold the lands thus allotted for the period of twenty-five years, in trust for the sole use and benefit of the Indian to whom such allotment shall have been made, or, in case of his decease, of his heirs, according to the laws of the Territory of Montana, and that at the expiration of said period the United States will convey the same by patent to said Indian, or his heirs as aforesaid, in fee, discharged of said trust and free of all charge or incumbrance whatsoever. And if any conveyance shall be made of said lauds, or any contract made touching the same, before the expiration of the time above mentioned, such conveyance or contract shall be absolutely null and void: Provided, That the laws of descent and partition in force in said Territory shall apply thereto after patents therefor have been executed and delivered: Provided, further, That any such Indian shall be entitled to his distributive share of all the benefits to be derived from the cession of lands to the United States under this agreement, the same as though he resided within the limits of the diminished reservation to which he would properly belong.

Article VII. The out boundaries of the separate reservations, or such portions

Reservation boundaries.

thereof as are not defined by natural objects, shall be surveyed and marked in a plain and substantial manner, the cost of such surveys to be paid out of the first annual installments provided for in Article III of this agreement.

Article VIII. It is further agreed that, whenever in the opinion of the President

Rights of way.

the public interests require the construction of railroads, or other highways, or telegraph lines, through any portion of either of the separate reservations established and set apart under the provisions of this agreement, right of way shall be, and is hereby, granted for such purposes, under such rules, regula- 116tions, limitations, and restrictions as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe; the compensation to be fixed by said Secretary and by him expended for the benefit of the Indians concerned.

Article IX. This agreement shall not be binding upon either party until ratified by Congress.

Dated and signed at Fort Peck Agency, Montana, on the twenty-eighth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

Jno. V. Wright, [seal] Jared W. Daniels, [seal] Chas. F. Larrabee, [seal] Commissioners.

It is hereby agreed that the separate reservation for the Indians now attached to and receiving rations at the Fort Peck Agency, Montana, shall be bounded as follows, to wit:

Beginning at a point in the middle of the main channel of the

Fort Peck Reservation.

Boundary.

Missouri River, opposite the mouth of Big Muddy Creek: thence up the Missouri River, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to a point opposite the mouth of Milk River: thence up the middle of the main channel of Milk River to Porcupine Creek: thence up Porcupine Creek, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to a point forty miles due north in a direct line from the middle of the main channel of the Missouri River opposite the mouth of Milk River: thence due east to the middle of the main channel of Big Muddy Creek: thence down said creek, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to the place of beginning. And said Indians shall have the right to take timber for building and fencing purposes and for fuel from the bottom lands on the right bank of the Missouri River opposite the reservation above described.

Dated and signed at Fort Peck Agency, Montana, on the twenty-eighth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

Jno. V. Wright, [seal.] Jared W. Daniels. [seal] Chas. F. Larrabee, [seal] Commissioners.

The foregoing articles of agreement having been fully explained

Consent of Indians.

to us, in open council, we, the undersigned chiefs, headmen, and principal men of the several bands of Sioux and Assinnaboine Indians attached to and receiving rations at the Fort Peck Agency, in the Territory of Montana, do hereby consent and agree to all the stipulations therein contained.

Witness our hands and seals at Fort Peck Agency, Montana, this twenty-eighth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

sioux. Mat-to-wakan, Medicine Bear, his x mark.

Sioux signatures.

Seal. Wam-a-deze, Yellow Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Tach-ah-sin-tag, Deer Tail, his x mark. Seal. Chah-dah-sa-pah, Black Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Wama-deton-kah, Big Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Wa-da-lu-cha-chi-conna, White Maggot, his x mark. Seal. Mo-to-co-ke-pa, Afraid of Bear, his x mark. Seal. Te-pec-sha, Red Lodge, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ge-ah-du-ta, Red Thunder, his x mark. Seal. 117 Te-opa-sha, Red Door, his x mark.

Sioux signatures—Continued.

Seal. Wa-ma-de-coah, Rushing Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ma-za-na-ppi, Iron Necklace, his x mark. Seal. Ho-ah-wa-cah, Medicine Voice, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-o-on-ka, Fast Bear, his x mark. Seal. See-ah-ton-ka, Big Foot, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-oya-wa-kah, Medicine Bear Track, his x mark. Seal. Na-pay-ho-tah, Grey Hand, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-wa-keah, Lightning Bull, his x mark. Seal. Pah-hunta-sappa, Black Duck, his x mark. Seal. Ha-hawk-un-zhia, Standing Elk, x mark. Seal. Ka-hee-wa-coah, Charging Crow, his x mark. Seal. Tah-tonka-skah, White Bull, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ha-chunka-sappa, Black Shield, his x mark. Seal. Ta-shunka-he-zee, Yellow Horse, his x mark. Seal. O-ya-wash-ta, Good Track, his x mark. Seal. Oke-she-na-duta, Red Boy, his x mark. Seal. Shun-ga-duta, Red Dog, his x mark. Seal. Hay-ata-nughi, Stand Off, his x mark. Seal. Wa-pa-ha-duta, Long Pole or Red Lance, his x mark. Seal. Hoon-ka-wa-na-ka, Chief Ghost, his x mark. Seal. Sa-ka-ma-zah, Iron Hoop, his x mark. Seal. Pa-he-ozha, Porcupine Sack, his x mark. Seal. Weet-kah, Egg, his x mark. Seal. Shon-ka-za, Yellow Dog, his x mark. Seal. Pe-ta-na-za, Standing Cow, his x mark. Seal. Ha-sah-per, Black Horn, his x mark. Seal. Sha-ka-du-za, Red Hoof, his x mark. Seal. Me-no-waka-pa, Knife River, his x mark. Seal. Da-unka-pa-e-etch-a-duchna, Don’t Stay in Camp, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-yazhena, Lone Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-witca-sta, Bear Man, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ha-tc-anka-kinza, Flying Shield, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ke-en-ska, White Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Yu-ha-i-ya-o, All Goes, his x mark. Seal. Ta-ta-ma-za, Iron Wind, his x mark. Seal. O-ja, Track, his x mark. Seal. Ho-pa-ka-ho-ming, Turning Wing, his x mark. Seal. Ghun-ka-wa-cte, Good Dog, his x mark. Seal. She-o-sopper, Black Chicken, his x mark. Seal. Iju-to, Blue Rock, his x mark. Seal. Taka-ska, White Elk, his x mark. Seal. Sunk-Ea-sapa, Black Fox, his x mark. Seal. Wa-me-ne-ome-neho-tah, Grey Whirlwind, his x mark. Seal. Hoo-no-pah, Two Bones, his x mark. Seal. Ta-pe-zee, Yellow Liver, his x mark. Seal. No-cha-wama-de, Deaf, or Eagle Ears, his x mark. Seal. Ma-toch-eche-che, Bad Tempered Bear, his x mark. Seal. Tip-sin-ner, Turnip, his x mark. Seal. Zint-conna-ho-wash-ta, Good Bird Voice, his x mark, Seal. Mah-pea-chanta, Cloud Heart, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-wama-da, Bull Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ke-u-kin, He has the Crow, his x mark. Seal. Ka-harker-ka-deska, Spotted Elk, his x mark. Seal. William Bruguier. Seal. Ma-to-junk-ah, Running Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ab-pa-u-ah-ska, Long Head, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-shecha, Bad Bear, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ke-ah-we-chaka-ta, Kills Lightning, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tunk-ka-che-cunna, Little Bull, his x mark. Seal. 118 Ma-toa-wa-na-kam Bear Ghost, his x mark.

Sioux signatures—Continued.

Seal. Ka-te-ka-ze, Crow Belly, his x mark. Seal. Ta-ko-ko-ke-pesh-ne, Not Afraid, his x mark. Seal. Muz-a-cetche, Bad Iron, his x mark. Seal. Hook-pa-h oh-ouka. East Wing, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ka-money, Walking Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-e-ua-pah, Bear Comes Out. his x mark. Seal. Ke-ah, Flying, his x mark. Seal. Ka-nu-ka-sa, Bald Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Sha-ta-sappa, Black Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ta-shin-ah-topa, Four Blankets, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-wa-ka-muzha, Bear Stands High, his x mark. Seal. Ta-chah-pee, War Chib, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-duta, Red Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ma-pee-a-sappa, Black Cloud, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ke-o-money, Walking Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Ta-touka-hoska, Long Bull, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ti-ah, Good Shot, his x mark. Seal. Chah-tah-wa-coeur, Chasing Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-o-money, Walking Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ha-ha, Horn, his x mark, Seal. Shun-ka-o-nah-umpe, Dog Listens, his x mark. Seal. Ha-muzza, Iron Horn, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-cuch-ena, Low Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-na-pe, Bear Necklace, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ke-sappa, Black Crow, liis x mark. Seal. Se-ha-tauka, Big Foot, his x mark. Seal. Sa-ka-ma-za, Iron Nails, his x mark. Seal. We-ah-ko-e, Feather Earring, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ta-wa-ka-nuzha, Medicine Cow Standing, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-duta, Red Eagle. No. 2, his x mark. Seal. Ha-harker-u-ee, Scattering Elk. his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonk-ka-ka-duska, Spotted Bull, his x mark. Seal. Shun-ka-ho, Dog’s Voice, his x mark. Seal. Ha-etch-ah-ka-mo, Wind Horn, hisx mark. Seal. Wa-ka-pa-ho-money, Moving Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Ta-ma-e-che, Poor, his x mark. Seal. Newton Hunimond. Seal. He-ha-ze, Yellow Owl, his x mark. Seal. Ha-wash-tesh-ta, Good Horn, his x mark. Seal. Shunka-sappa, Black Dog, his x mark. Seal. Cha-hoske, Long Tree, his x mark. Seal. Shunka-ma-kos-ung, Dog on the Plains, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-ku-appa, Chasing the Bear, his x mark. Seal. William Danillson, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ta-mah-to, Bear Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-e-cha-koza, Fight the Bear, his x mark. Seal. O-ia-o-money, Walking Track, his x mark. Seal. O-ke-shina-duta, Red Boy, his x mark. Seal. Wah-e-koyer, Hangs in Walking, his x mark. Seal. O-bo-so-ta, Destroyer, his x mark. Seal. Ah-ke-che-da-e-da, Burnt Soldier, his x mark. Seal. To-cha-nopa-wash-ta, His Good Pipe, his x mark. Wa-ma-da-cha-ka, Eagle Claw, his x mark. Seal. Ta-ta-wash-ta, Good Wind, his x mark. Seal. Chester A. Arthur. Seal. Wa-arp-paser, Scared Out, his x mark. Seal. Pe-te-sa-e-u-ataka, White Sitting Cow, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-wam-a-da, Bear Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-cuer, Bear Comes, his x mark. Seal. Es-to-kee, Yellow Eye, his x mark. Seal. 119 We-cha-pe-tonka, Big Star, his x mark.

Sioux signatures—Continued.

Seal. Wake-a-ma-to, Lightning Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-ha-muzer, Iron Horn Bull, his x mark. Seal. Joseph Culberton. Seal. Tom, Indian Tom, his x mark. Seal. E-charp-sinta-muza, Iron Whip, his x mark. Seal. Se-ha, Foot, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-ma-ker, Medicine Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ah-ta-sha, Red All Over, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-na-pa, Bear Paw, his x mark. Seal. To-konna-hoska, Long Fox. his x mark. Seal. Shok-tok-nappa, Woir Necklace, his x mark. Seal. Pa-zhee, Grass, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ta-ha-tonka, Big Cow Horn, his x mark. Seal. Sha-tonk-wa-ker, Thunder Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-wit-ko, Crazy Bull, his x mark. Seal. Tow-hu-ska-muza, Iron Leggin, his x mark. Seal. Ta-stmka-doza, Fast Horse, his x mark. Seal. Oke-skinner-washta, Good Boy. his x mark. Seal. It-xo-keep, They Meet, his x mark. Seal. She-o-pah, Chicken Head, his x mark. Seal. Ah-pa-a-tunka, Big Mane, his x mark. Seal. Waka-wakah, Circle, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ta-no-pa, Two Hawks, his x mark. Seal. Bo-pah, Thrown Off, his x mark. Seal. Cha-cha, The Thigh, his x mark. Seal. Te-o-ches-ede, Dung on the Floor, his x mark. Seal. Pa-zhe-to, Green Grass, his x mark. Seal. Do-wa-ah, Scout, his x mark. Seal. Hay-hawk-ka-ho-washta, Good Elk Voice, his x mark. Seal. Duta, Red, his x mark. Seal. Ah-be-do-ta-my-ha, Poor Shoulder Blade, his x mark. Seal. Oko, Gap, his x mark. Seal. Ma-ka-ah-kun, On the Ground, his x mark. Seal. Shunk-sca, White Horse, his x mark. Seal. Wa-na-hinta, Scrape Snow, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ha-chunka-sca, White Shield, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ke-we-cha-cha, Crow Man. his x mark. Seal. Shunk-a-money, Dog Walking, his x mark. Seal. Ta-cha-pe-sappa, Block Tomahawk, his x mark. Seal. Pa-sah-ha, Snow Shoe, his x mark. Seal. Shunk-a-money-to, Wolf, his x mark. Seal. Ek-ta, Sponge, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ta-o-ya, Hawk Trocks, his x mark. Seal. E-la-to-ea, Paint Face Blue, his x mark. Seal. Oak-shena, Boy, his x mark. Seal. Ha-o-ka, Clown, his x mark. Seal. Unk-to-ma-topa, Four Spiders, his x mark. Seal. Na-pa, Two, his x mark. Seal. Cha-da-hota, Grey Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-u-zhe, Bob Tail Bear, his x mark. Seal. E-tay-choca, Wrinkled Face, his x mark. Seal. Zink-pa, Musk Rat, his x mark. Seal. Suze, Yellow Ball, his x mark. Seal. E-ke-a, Close, his x mark. Seal. Se-ha-ke-chu, Put on the Foot, his x mark. Seal. No-pa-ke-ta, Kill Two, his x mark. Seal. Ma-ha-ta-my-ha, Poor Goose, his x mark. Seal. Chu-e-ta-se-ka, Par-flesh-Rib. his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-do-ta, Throat of Bull, his x mark. Seal. We-zee, Old Lodge, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ka-no-pa, Left Hand Number Two, his x mark. Seal. 120 Is-ta-wa-nich, No Eyes, his x mark.

Sioux signatures—Continued.

Seal. Wa-zee-ga-wa-ch, Break Pine, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ke-ah, Lightning, his x mark. Seal. Hoo-cah, Root, his x mark. Seal. Ma-za-ho, Iron Voice, his x mark. Seal. Zint-ka-sca, White Bird, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ka-ho-wakun, High Back Bone, his x mark. Seal. Ish-ta-pesto, Sharp Eyes, his x mark. Seal. Ke-do-koo, Bring Himself, his x mark. Seal. Yanktonais, _____, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-e-uatoka, Sitting Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ta-pe-ze-che-kunna, Little Yellow Liver, his x mark. Seal. We-ne-tay, Woman’s Hip, his x mark. Seal. Ma-gah-ska, White Swan, his x mark. Seal. Na-pa-wa-nitch, No Hand, his x mark. Seal. To-kon-duta, Red Stone, his x mark. Seal. Ma-stiifgca, White Rabbit, his x mark. Seal. Chay-da-sca, White Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ke-chin-cha, Young Crow, his x mark. Seal. Ga-ho-ha-me, Turns Crooked, his x mark. Seal. Ma-stin-sca, White Rabbit Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ya-o-nuzza, Stands Behind, his x mark. Seal. Yea-ta-cay, Hangs Up, his x mark. Seal. Se-ha, Foot Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Oak-ha, Singer, his x mark. Seal. John Bruguier. William Cross. Chas-ka, Clown, his x mark. Seal. Ma-he-u-be-do, Plow, his x mark. Seal. Ha-to-o-ta, Plenty Bears, his x mark. Seal. Ha-hawk-a-sappa, Black Elk, his x mark. Seal. Zin-ka-to, Blue Bird, his x mark. Seal. Ma-coo-a-pa, Strike the Breast, his x mark. Seal. E-ah-ka-uza, Take it Alive, his x mark. Seal. We-cha-ke-che-ze, Stands Him Off, his x mark. Seal. Se-pah-ga zhe, Bent Foot, his x mark. Seal. Joe Lougie, his x mark. Seal. Te-pee-hos-ka, Tall Lodge, his x mark. Seal. Minne-wa-ka, Whisky, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ka-e-on-ka, Left Hand Running, his x mark. Seal. Assinniboine, Assinniboine, his x mark. Seal. Ta-sunke-wasta, His Good Horse, his x mark. Seal. Shunka-wa-zie, Lone Dog, his x mark. Seal. We-e-no-a-ma, He Who Stole Woman, his x mark. Seal. Nappa-ska, White Hand, his x mark. Seal. We-cha-we-oak-seacha, Hard Looking Man, his x mark. Seal. Wa-posta-seacha, Bad Hat, his x mark. Seal. Newell Burshia, his x mark. Seal. Ho-ka-wa-narke, Assinniboine Ghost, his x mark. Seal. Ga-ha-za, The Shadow, his x mark. Seal. Se-pa-hunka, The Toe. his x mark. Seal. Du-tah, One Who Feels, his x mark. Seal. Ma-ta-ah-we-cha-cha, Old Turtle, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-ah-poster, Bear Skin Cap, his x mark. Seal. Ta-ka-ha-wa-koo-ta, Uses for shooting, his x mark. Seal. U-zu-e-iah, Going to War, his x mark. Seal. Pa-sha, Red Head, Irs x mark. Seal. He-zoo-er-ma-tofor, Four Iron Legs, his x mark. Seal. E-Santee-se-cha, Bad Santee, his x mark. Seal. Chac-a-pa, The Twin, his x mark. Seal. Wo-ota-be-da-ha, Plenty To Eat, his x mark. Seal. 121 Ka-pee-o-money, Walking Crow, his x mark.

Sioux signatures—Continued.

Seal. Ta-tonka-we-cha-cha, Old Bull, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-ca-de-ca-da, Scabby Bull, his x mark. Seal. E-ka-bak-sah, Cuts the Ropes, his x mark. Seal. No-ha-u-te-ta, One Trigger, his x mark. Seal. Minne-cho-pa, Walking in Water, hisx mark. Seal. Attest: D. O. Cowan, United States Indian agent. S. H. Pope, Superintendent Agency Boarding School.

We hereby certify that the foregoing articles of agreement were carefully read and explained to the Indians, parties hereto, in open council, and were thoroughly understood by them before signing the same, and that the agreement was executed and signed by said Indians at the Fort Peck Agency, in Montana, on the twenty-eighth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

John Bruguier, United States Special Interpreter. William Cross, United States Agency Interpreter. Attest: D. O. Cowan, United States Indian Agent. James Macdonald, Industrial Teacher.

Witness our hands and seals at Wolf Point Subagency, Montana, this thirty-first day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

assiniboines. E-ah-sha, Red Stove, his x mark.

Assinniboines’ signatures.

Seal. Chek-pah, Twin, his x mark. Seal. Shu-ka-he-na-hoska, Long Fox, his x mark. Seal. E-unka-ka-hoppa, Made to Run, his x mark. Seal. Ha-ha-ka-ho-hoska, Loud-Voiced Elk, his x mark. Seal. Ha-cha-no-pe, Smokes at Night, his x mark. Seal. Ho-ka-wa-poster, Badger Skin Cap, his x mark. Seal. Esh-toke-sah, Broken Arm, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-ptchna, Short or Little Bull, his x mark. Seal. We-eecho-we-cha-a, Wounded by White Man, his x mark. Seal. Shnnka-wa-ma-day, Dog Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ma-pe-a-to, Blue Cloud, his x mark. Seal. He-ze, Yellow Teeth, his x mark. Seal. Jack Mitchel, Grandmother, his x mark. Seal. Shunka-dnza, Red Dog, his x mark. Seal. Wa-che-a-cha-cha, Growing Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Ma-pe-a-shena, Blanket Cloud, his x mark. Seal. Pa-hun-ta, Duck, his x mark. Seal. Upta-pe-to-pa, Shoots Four Times, his x mark. Seal. Shunga-ah-tark-pe, Charging Dog, his x mark. Seal. E-o-wa-ka, Medicine Rock, his x mark. Seal. Wa-tesh-e-darka, Handkerchief, his x mark. Seal. Mar-ka-garp, Dig the Ground, his x mark. Seal. We-cha-wa-ka, Medicine Man, his x mark. Seal. Ou-tarpe, The Shooter, his x mark. Seal. Hook-he-he, Marrow Bone, his x mark. Seal. See-hah-duta, Red Foot, his x mark. Seal. 122 Pa-hun-ta-nopa, Duck No. 2, his x mark.

Sioux signatures—Continued.

Seal. Shunk-ma-ne-to-nape, Wolf Necklace, his x mark. Seal. Ma-tos-ha, White Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ah-poone, his x mark. Seal. We-ar-ke-wa-zha; One Feather, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-no, Thief, his x mark. Seal. E-ah-wa-nar-ke, Stone Ghost, his x mark. Seal. E-wash-te-a ne-on, Nearly Dead, his x mark. Seal. Tes-e-tonka, Big Belly, his x mark. Seal. Ta-e-o-money, Seen Walking, his x mark. Seal. Cha-cha-char-char, Swings his Thigh, his x mark. Seal. Wy-ink-pa, The Arrow, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tanka-wint-ko, Crazy Bull, his x mark. Seal. E-unker-o-keshne, Can’t Run, his x mark. Seal. Dakota-hasker, Long Sioux, his x mark. Seal. Ta-cha-pe-wa-keer, Thunder War Club, his x mark. Seal. Cha-ta-hota, Grey Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-ko-ke-pa-pe, Fraid of Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ta-shunka-she, White Horse, his x mark. Seal. We-cha-sha, The Man, his x mark. Seal. E-ta-eha-tarpe, Laughing Face, his x mark. Seal. Wa-kun e-nar-zha, Stands High, his x mark. Seal. Chant-ka, Left Hand, his x mark. Seal. Ha-marzer, Iron Horn, his x mark. Seal. Wa-su-sheener, Hail-Blanket, his x mark. Seal. E-Santee. Santee, his x mark. Seal. Wa-sea-sha, White Man, his x mark. Seal. He-ha-wa-pa, Owl Head-ress, his x mark. Seal. Cliant-a-sutta, Strong Heart, his x mark. Seal. Robert Hopkins, Seal. Ta-ha-omoney-ta-he, See-his Horn Walking, his x mar Seal. Oke-shin-e-ze, Yellow Boy. his x mark. Seal. Ma-pe-we-cha-za. Cloud Man. his x mark. Seal. Chan-de, T obacco, his x mark. Seal. Tart-ze, Deer, his x mark. Seal. Tar-ton ka-hota, Grey Bull, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ha-wa-kunta, High Crane, his x mark. Seal. Ma-za-ska, Money, his x mark. Seal. Pa-wa-ink-pa, Head Arrow, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ka-wa-nar-ke, Medicine Ghost, his x mark. Seal. Ta-wa-su, His Hail, his x mark. Seal. Ho-ze-nopa, Marrow Bone No. 2. his x mark. Seal. O-tona-wa-ke-a, Flys Straight, his x mark. Seal. Wa-raa-de-shon-ner, Eagle Feather, his x mark. Seal. Ha-hunker-she-conna, Small Elk. his x mark. Seal. Wa-pa-ah, Lance, his x mark. Seal. Cha-no-pazza, Smoker, his x mark. Seal. Chat-ka-no-pa, Left Hand No. 2, his mark. Seal. Ta-we-cha-a-pa, Beat His Wife, his x mark. Seal. Ou-ta-pe, Shot Out, his x mark. Seal. Shun-ga-nopa, Two Dog, his x mark. Seal. Shun-ga-sin-ta-uopa, Two Tailed Dog, his x mark. Seal. Ah-ha-pe, Night, his x mark. Seal. Chan-de-mene, Smells of Tobacco, his x mark. Seal. Ko-ta-washta, Good Shot, his x mark. Seal. Chunk-on-ota, Lots of Road, his x mark. Seal. Wa-koo-arpe, Chaser, his x mark. Seal. Su-heen-ut-sapa, Fat Fox, his x mark. Seal. Pe-ta-chintz, Calf, his x mark. Seal. Pa-has-ker, Long Crane, his x mark. Seal. 123 Ta-tonka-o-chon-echer, Buffalo Flesh, his x mark.

Assiuniboiues’ signatures—Continued.

Seal. We-ah-ka-duta, Red Feather, his x mark. Seal. Cha-cha-nnzza, Rattling Stands, his x mark. Seal. E-o-wa-konker, Lying White Man, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-e-ahke, Buffalo Runner, his x mark. Seal. Ink-pa-duta, Red Top, his x mark. Seal. O-ga-wa-ha, Turning, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-to-ka, Second Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ha-me, Crooked, his x mark. Seal. Cha-no-pa, Pipe, his x mark. Seal. Ta-oppe-oter, Many Wounds, his x mark. Seal. Ha-wa-zhe-na, One Horn, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ke-she-na, Crow Blanket, his x mark. Seal. Te-o-pa, Door, his x mark. Seal. Pa-da-na-oke-shea, Ree Boy, his x mark. Seal. Sha-e, Cree, his x mark. Seal. We-cha-pe-tacha, Shortie, his x mark. Seal. E-ka-tonka, Big String, his x mark. Seal. Ma-toa-ha-gie-ta, Bear Looks About, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-topa-oke-shena, Four Eagle Boy, his x mark. Seal. Ha-to, Blue Horn, his x mark. Seal. E-ah-pa-te-ta, Pushing Stone, his x mark. Seal. Ta-hoo-to, Blue Neck, his x mark. Seal. Ma-ka-ah-garpe, On the Ground, his x mark. Seal. Ta-shunga, His Dog, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tonka-ska, White Bull, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ha-to, Blue Mane, his x mark. Seal. Ho-o-ta, Many Voices, his x mark. We-cha-pe-marza, Iron Star, his x mark. Seal. Shunga-sea-cha, Bear Dog, his x mark. Seal. We-cha-pe-topa, Four Stars, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tunk-o-mouey, Walking Bull, his x mark. Seal. Me-na-ce-cha, Bad Knife, his x mark. Seal. Wa-hart-sunka-ma-to, Bear Shield, his x mark. Seal. Johnson. Seal. Wa-ka, Spirit, his x mark. Seal. To-ke-chu, Paints Blue, his x mark. Seal. Wa-su-du-ta, Red Hand, his x mark. Seal. Ar-ke-che-da-pe-ta-che-na, Short Soldier, his x mark. Seal. Shu-pa-tonka, Big Gut, his x mark. Seal. E-a-spia, Wets his Mouth, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ma-de-o-ga-waka, Circling Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Wa-kee-che-cunna, Young Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Pa-tunka, Big Head, his x mark. Seal. Henry Auchclall, Seal. Ho-wa-zhe-touta, One Big Leg. his x mark. Seal. We-ke-oke-shena, Thunder Boy, his x mark. Seal. Un-ke-ah, Both, his x mark. Seal. Ho-ka-mo-ko-ta, Cat Shooter, his x mark. Seal. Po-ke-ka-she-da, Shaved Clean, his x mark. Seal. Attest: D. O. Cowan. United States Indian agen George W. Wood. Missionary Presbyterian Church. George H. Wood. James Macdonald.

We hereby certify that the foregoing articles of agreement were carefully read and explained to the Indians above named in open council, and were thoroughly understood by them, be- 124fore signing the same, and that the agreement was executed and signed by said Indians at Wolf Point Subagency, Montana, on the thirty-first day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

John Bruguier, Special Interpreter. Henry Archdale. United States Indian Agency Interpreter. Attest: D. O. Cowan, United States Indian Agent.

It is hereby agreed that the separate reservation for the Indians now attached to and receiving rations at the Fort Belknap Agency shall be bounded as follows, to wit:

Beginning at a point in the middle of the main channel of Milk

Fort Belknap Reservation.

Boundary.

River, opposite the mouth of Snake Creek; thence due south to a point due west of the western extremity of the Little Rocky Mountains; thence due east to the crest of said mountains at their western extremity, and thence following the southern crest of said mountains to the eastern extremity thereof; thence in a northerly direction in a direct line to a point in the middle of the main channel of Milk River opposite the mouth of Peoples Creek; thence up Milk River, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to the place of beginning: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior may in his discretion, set apart a tract of land, within said reservation, not to exceed one hundred and sixty acres in extent, for the establishment and maintenance of an Indian mission and industrial school, under the auspices of the Society of Jesus, to include the site of their present mission buildings; but such privilege shall not debar or exclude other religious societies from establishing Indian missions and schools within said reservation, under direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

Dated and signed at Fort Belknap Agency, Montana, on the twenty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Jno. V. Wright, [seal.] Jared W. Daniels, [seal] Charles F. Larrabee, [seal.] Commissioners.

The foregoing articles of agreement having been fully explained to us, in open council, we, the undersigned chiefs, headmen. and principal men of the Gros Ventre and Assinniboine bands of Indians attached to and receiving rations at the Fort Belknap Agency, in the Territory of Montana, do hereby consent and agree to all the stipulations therein contained.

Witness our hands and seals at Fort Belknap Agency, Montana, this twenty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

gros ventres. At-tan-ick-e-wa, Jerry, his x mark.

Gros Ventres’ signatures.

Seal. Torb-a-nike, Lame Bull, his x mark. Seal. Ho-a-nike, Crow Chief, his x mark. Seal. Nots-a-be-hon-e, White and Yellow Cow, his x mark. Seal. Wus-a-nuck-co, Sleeping Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ban-ath-a-woke, Skunk, his x mark. Seal. As-sin-ne-wus-in, No Bear, his x mark. Seal. Cack-a-tha-wat-tan-a, Black Wolf, his x mark. Seal. Bawn-nis-caw, Red Whip, his x mark. Seal. Nik-an-toab, Bull Robe, his x mark. Seal. 125 Wat-tchie, Wlrte Head Dress, Iris x mark.

Gros Ventres’ signatures—Continued.

Seal. Ban-at-taw, Dirty Ear, his x mark. Seal. Ne-ta-woo-tin-ah, Took First, his x mark. Seal. Nan-na, Rider, his x mark. Seal. Ne-thou-a-tin, Man Who Takes Again, his x mark. Seal. Nik-a, The Bull, Iris x mark. Seal. Aut-zin, The Mouse, liis x mark. Seal. A-en-ban-ath, Big Crows, his x mark. Seal. Cack-a-thaw, Hobbled Wolf, his x mark. Seal. An-thro-awn, The Breast, his x mark. Seal. Non-na, Rider Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Kan-apha, Skinner, his x mark. Seal. Na-wats, Left Handed, his x mark. Seal. Ne-hawn-e, The Runner, his x mark. Seal. Ut-ta-nock-ke, White Dog, his x mark. Seal. Wos-sin, Grass, his x mark. Seal. Ne-an-to, White Man, his x mark. Seal. An-ni-hie, Young Man, his x mark. Seal. Nie-he-wa-tan, Black Bird, his x mark. Seal. Nots-cun-na-nin, Go to War, his x mark. Seal. Nin-wat-tas-tin-ah, Man takes Plenty, his x mark. Seal. Wus-a-nock-e, Gray Bear, his x mark. Seal. Thay-on-nots-a-be, White Weasel, his x mark. Seal. Cack-a-thawn-wat-tan-a, Black Wolf Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Na-no-n-ith-e, Crooked Arm, his x mark. Seal. An-nun-a, Arapahoe, his x mark. Seal. Kib-ba-ni-ka, Low Bull, his x mark. Seal. Wus, Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ne-hungh, Butcher, his x mark. Seal. Tay-on, Weasel, his x mark. Seal. Nie-hie-nock-e, White Bird, his x mark. Seal. Wos-sa-ill-ka, Bull Elk, his x mark. Seal. Kib-bits-utts; Sits High, his x mark. Seal. Wus-ex-o, Little Bear, his x mark. Seal. E-sis-nots-a-be, Little White Moon, his x mark. Seal. Na-wake, Captured, his x mark. Seal. An-ni-hi, Young Man Number Two, his x mark. Seal. That, Frog, his x mark. Seal. Won-ant-tat, Many, his xmark. Seal. Bawn-nock-e, White and Red Thunder, his xmark. Seal. Ne-hie-cut-ta, Bushy Head, hisx mark. Seal. Ne-hie-nock-ke, Bird Chief, his x mark. Seal. Ah-be-hie, Old Prairie Dog, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ne-ha, Butcher Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Ni-ka-e-km-ah-tha, Bull Easily Killed, his x mark. Seal. Wam-a-de-chin-cha, Eagle Child, his x mark. Seal. Nay-on-e-tobe, Otter Robe, his x mark. Seal. Ni-kan-haw-can, Crazy Bull, his x mark. Seal. Ni-ka-e-toba, Old Bull Robe, his x mark. Seal. Na-wate, Captures, his x mark. Seal. Ne-thoo, Two Trees, his x mark. Seal. I-yet-ta, Deaf, his x mark. Seal. Ex-thot-ka, Little Shield, his x mark. Seal. E-sis-nots-a-be, White Sun, his x mark. Seal. Bill Jones, Bill Jones, his x mark. Seal. O-wat-tan-a, Black Crow, his x mark. Seal. Ah-wa-ta-yah, Many Eagle Tails, his x mark. Seal. Sis-se-ya-nin, Rattle Snake Man, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ne-ha, Butcher Number Three, his x mark, Seal. Thu-wa, Spear, his x mark. Seal. Bat-ta-wa, Took the Bow, his x mark. Seal. 126 Ca-ca-a-nia, Flathead, his x mark.

Gros Ventres’ signatures-Continued.

Seal. Tha-wa, Stabber. his x mark. Seal. Nath-nots-a-be, Three Calves, his x mark. Seal. Nots-eiui-ua-nin, Warrior, his x mark. Seal. E-tha-biu-thoot, Woman’s Dress, his x mark. Seal. Kis-a-nin, Little Man, his x mark. Seal. A-let-ah, Web-foot, his x mark. Seal. Bets-neits, Arrow Point, his x mark. Seal. Ne-hie-ust-tas, Bird Sits Sideways, his x mark. Seal. Tchap, Stabber Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Non-naits, Riders, his x mark. Seal. Ant-tdii-wan, Bundi of Feathers, his x mark. Seal. Neick-a-that, Fast Runner, his x mark. Seal. Wus-a-ne-thic, One Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ne-hie-thots, Shaking Bird, his x mark. Seal. A-be-how, Yellow Fox, his x mark. Seal. Nits-in-tehir, Hole In The Water, his x mark. Seal. Ex-o-nin, Short Man, his x mark. Seal. A-be-tch-os, Hairy Fox, his x mark. Seal. Ka-ne-hon, Skinner, his x mark. Seal. Thats-ex, Little Pine, his x mark. Seal. Nie-hie-tis-ah, Bird Tail, his x mark. Seal. Ni-ka-tis-an, Buffalo Tail, his x mark. Seal. assiniboines. Mung-gaw, Little Chief, his x mark.

Assiuniboines’ signatures.

Seal. We-tau, Small, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-wan-ton, Medicine Bear, his x mark. Mon-o-gaw, The Male, his x mark. Seal. To-ge, The Male, his x mark. Seal. Ta-ches an-dee, Ball Dung, his x mark. Seal. Wa-se-cha-oke-she, White Child, his x mark. Seal. Wa-hunk-se cha-scaw. White Bear, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tung-ga-sap-pa, Black Bull, his x mark. Seal. Shunk-a-tung-oke-she-nac, Horse Boy, his x mark. Seal. Im-moek-pe-ah, The Cloud, his x mark. Seal. Shung-a-she-cha, Bad Dog, his x mark. Seal. E-ah-wa-he-an, Speaking Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Tow-chu-e-can-ung-a, Took the Shirt, his x mark. Seal. How-ee-inon-a, Walking Suu, his x mark. Seal. O-ta-chaw-ta-ba, Many Stabber, his x mark. Seal. He-can-da-po-pa, Snapping Wulf, his x mark. Seal. Cha-tun-ho-ta, Gray Hawk, his x mark. Seal. Ah-can-da-seaw, The Lizzard, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tung-a, The Bull, his x mark. Seal. Wa-tohe, Hawk Feather, his x mark. Seal. Te-mon-us, Camp Walker, his x mark. Seal. Wo-ne-hugh, The Glutton, his x mark. Seal. Shunk-o-za, Dog’s Rump, his x mark. Seal. Ne-ha-to, Blue Breath, his x mark. Seal. Red-mouth (She-he-ah), The Cree, his x mark. Seal. Sho-tung-a, Gun, his x mark. Seal. Muz-za-wah-se-cha, Iron White Man, his x mark. Seal. An-no-wung-ga, Galloper, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tchen, Yellow Calf, his x mark. Seal. Sha-he-ah-has-ka, Tall Cree, his x mark. Seal. To-gaw-ca-tase, Enemy Killer, his x mark. Seal. O-ke-she-na-chat-ka, Left Handed Boy, his x mark. Seal. Chm-cha-mk-pi-ah, Drop Child, his x mark. Seal. She-ague, Brent, his x mark. Seal. O-he-sta-shaw, Red Plume, his x mark. Seal. 127 Ma-to-sin-ta-kan-da, Rattle Snake Bear, his x mark.

Assinniboines’ signatures—Continued.

Seal. Pe-ab-ba, Make Up, his x mark. Seal. O-pen, Short Knife, his x mark. Seal. Hung-gaw-nuz-za, Standing Chief, his x mark. Seal. Wah-in-ta, Bear’s Face, his x mark. Seal. O-zo-zu-haw, Breeches, his x mark. Seal. Ke-ah-moo-moo, Roving Flyer, his x mark. Seal. O-te-in-win-iockt-ta, Old Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Hung-gaw, The Chief, his x mark. Seal. O-ta-ap-pa-ba, Shuck Many, his x mark. Seal. Ten-ink-pa-chie-ah, Thrown in the Lodge, his x mark. Seal. Wam-a-de-she-shugh, Savage Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Coash-caw-hung~ga, Young Man Chief, his x mark. Seal. Ti-he-uap-pa-in-jos-ca, Tied Necklace, his x mark, Seal. Ha-muz-za, Iron Horn, his x mark, Seal. Shock-eo, Seven, his x mark. Seal. Win-chock-pe-tung-a, Big Star, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tung-a-zee, Yellow Bull, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ta-scaw, White Buffalo, his x mark. Seal. Kie-nu-tum-ba, Pack and Fight, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ze-ze, Yellow Head, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to, The Bear, hisx mark. Seal. Wa-man-upe, The Chief, his x mark. Seal. Oke-she-ho ta, Grey Boy, his x mark. Seal. Oke-she-na-nom-pa, Two Boys, his x mark. Seal. We-ah-e-yo-tung-ah, Sitting Woman, his x mark. Seal. Ha-ha-ga-muz-za. Iron Elk, his x mark. Seal. O-e-pa-ta, Fine Beads, his x mark. Seal. Win-chie, Strap, his x mark. Seal. In-ta-scaw, White Face, his x mark. Seal. O-she-na-sap-pa, Black Boy, his x mark. Seal. O-zie-ui-kan, Rose-bud, his x mark. Seal. Wa-ha-chung-a-ab-goo, Took the Shield, his x mark. Seal. Se-chu-wa-sna-ge-ah, Grease Foot, his x mark. Seal. Ga-pope, Popper, his x mark. Seal. In-ta-to-ge-ah, Tattooed Face, his x mark. Seal. Sung-a-sap-pa, Black Dog, his x mark. Seal. Ga-schie-she-na, Shawl, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-hung-ga, Bear Chief, his x mark. Seal. Im-moc-pe-ah-to-wung, Cloud Eyes, his x mark. Seal. Jackson, Jackson, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-o-ta, Many Bears, his x mark. Seal. To-ga-ge-ah-ta, In the Lead, his x mark. Seal. Wincha, the Man, his x mark. Seal. Coon-e-wunk, Lying Low, his x mark. Seal. Cosh-ca-ick-te-an, Real Young Man, his x mark. Seal. Sus-smage, Dragon Fly, his x mark. Seal. Sung-a-muz-za, Standing Dog, his x mark. Seal. Wam-a-de-chin-cha, Eagle Chief, his x mark. Seal. Cha-tun-hung-ga, Hawk Chief, his x mark. Seal. He-hungh-sap-pa, Black Owl. his x mark. Seal. In-toos-she-wa-xon, False Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Oke-she-ua-hun-ga, Boy Chief, his x mark. Seal. O-ene, Red, his x mark. Seal. Chaw-o-teine, Lodge in the Timber, his x mark. Seal. Ho-shu-ba, Fish Guts, his x mark. Seal. Ma-to-sin-ta-can-da, Rattlesnake’s Trail, his x mark. Seal. Suta, Strong, his x mark. Seal. Chu-e-bob-a-nich-a, Bird Breast, his x mark. Seal. Min-a-tung-a, Big Knife, his x mark. Seal. Ta-to-gan-e-unk-a, Running Antelope, his x mark. Seal. Ke-hung-ah, Made a Chief, his x mark. Seal. 128 Te-in-josh-ca-o-ta, Fancy Lodge, his x mark.

Assinniboines’ signatures—Continued.

Seal. Ho-ba-muz-za, Iron Wings, his x mark. Seal. Wa-pah, The Hat, his x mark. Seal. She-na-to-pa, Four Blankets, his x mark. Seal. Wa-hunk-se-cha-scaw, White Bear Number Two, his x mark. Chawn-du-pa-nuz-za, Standing pipe, his x mark. Seal. Wah-su, Hail Stone, Ins x mark. Seal. Ha-ha-ga-du-ta, Red Bull Elk, his x mark. Seal. Unk-shu-shu, Pease, his x mark. Seal. Ma-caw-she-na, Dirt Robe, his x mark. Seal. Gaw-wink-cha-mon-a, Made Walk Slow, his x mark. Seal. Wah-tung-a, Big Snow, his x mark. Seal. Se-ah-o-ba, Wounded Foot, his x mark. Seal. Wa-se-cha, White Man, his x mark. Seal. Chon-de-sho-ta-oke-she, Tobacco Smoke Boy, his x mark. Seal. Ta-tung-a-ha-wa-pa, Bull Skin Cap, his x mark. Seal. We-snaw-snaw, Ring Bear, his x mark. Seal. Min-nie-o-to-wun, Opens His Eyes in the Water, his x mark. Seal. To-pa-to-tung-a, Four Balls, his x mark. Seal. Kei-keis-a, Squeaking, his x mark. Seal. E-a-chie-a, Attacks, his x mark. Seal. Hung-ah-mon-a, Walking Chief, his x mark. Seal. Sunk-o-tchintz-i-tone, Bob-Tailed Horse, his x mark. Seal. Ah-hai-pe-wash-she-cha, Night White Man, his x mark. Seal. She-o-shag-ga, Pheasant’s Claw, his x mark. Seal. Sin-ta-canda, Rattlesnake, his x mark. Seal. Shunk-bo-tun, Prowling Dog, his x mark. Seal. Tow-she-na-to-pa-ok-she-na, Four Blanket Boy, his x mark. Seal. Chaw-wap-pa, The Pine, his x mark. Seal. Sho-tung-a-no-ga, Gun Ear, his x mark. Seal. E-ah-gun-nuz-za, Standing on the Mountain, his x mark. Seal. Wy-o-wa-wun, Paper Maker, his x mark. Seal. Attest: W. L. Lincoln, United States Indian Agent. Chas. G. Fish, Agency Clerk. Frank A. Bickford, Agency Physician. A. H. Riser, Agency Farmer. Fred’k. Eberschweiler, S. J. Missionary.

We hereby certify that the foregoing articles of agreement were carefully read and explained to the Indians above named in open council, and were thoroughly understood by them before signing the same, and that the agreement was executed and signed by said Indians at Fort Belknap Agency, Montana Territory, on the twenty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Wm. Bent, United States Agency Interpreter. William Brown, Special Interpreter. Attest: Chas. G. Fish. 129

It is hereby agreed that the separate reservation for the Indians now attached to and drawing rations at the Blackfeet Agency shall be bounded as follows, to wit:

Beginning at a point in the middle of the main channel of the

Blackfeet Reservation.

Boundary.

Marias River opposite the mouth of Cut Bank Creek; thence up Cut Bank Creek, in the middle of the main channel thereof, twenty miles, following the meanderings of the creek; thence due north to the northern boundary of Montana; thence west along said boundary to the summit of the main chain of the Rocky Mountains; thence in a southerly direction along the summit of said mountains to a point due west from the source of the North Fork of Birch Creek; thence due east to the source of said North Fork; thence down said North Fork to the main stream of Birch Creek; thence down Birch Creek, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to the Marias River; thence down the Marias River, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to the place of beginning.

Dated and signed at the Blackfeet Agency, Montana, on the eleventh day of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Jno. V. Wright, Jared W. Daniels, Charles F. Larrabee, Commissioners.

The foregoing articles of agreement having been fully explained to us, in open council, the undersigned, chiefs, headmen, and principal men of Piegan, Blood, and Blackfeet Nation, attached to and receiving rations at the Blackfeet Agency, in the Territory of Montana, do hereby consent and agree to all the stipulations therein contained.

Witness our hands and seals at the Blackfeet Agency, Montana, this eleventh day of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Onesta-Poka, White Calf, his x mark.

Piegan, Blood, and Blackfeet signatures.

Seal. Mokska-Atose, Big Nose, his x mark. Seal. Penoke-Moiase, Tearing Lodge, his x mark. Seal. Em-ki-o-toss, Fast Buffalo, his x mark. Seal. Soquee-Omuce, Broeky, his x mark. Seal. Si-ee, Crazy Wolf, his x mark. Seal. Kyes-Iskee, Curly Bear, his x mark. Seal. Natose-Onesta, Big Brave, his x mark. Seal. Nis-atskina, Four Horus, his x mark. Seal. Ap-Kichomake, Skunk Cap, his x mark. Seal. Epe-toyese, Shortie, his x mark. Seal. Enouc-kiys, Bear Chief, his x mark. Seal. Moquee-Oxoyese, Wolf Tail, his x mark. Seal. Nissok-Kiys, Four Bears, his x mark. Seal. Machee-tometah, Almost a Dog, his x mark. Seal. Nina-kije, Bear Chief Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Kipi-Tosorcuts, Kicking Woman, his x mark. Seal. Stoye-Ka, Cold Feet, his x mark. Seal. Onesta-Poka, White Calf Number Two, his x mark. Seal. Es-suker-kin, Heavy Collar, his x mark. Seal. Ape-cotoye, Hat Tail, his x mark. Seal. Mix-so-atsus, Red Bird Tail, his x mark. Seal. Pa cops-in-copy, Lazy Man, his x mark. Seal. Ah-co-to-mack, Running in the Road, his x mark. Seal. Ma-qua-is-to-patar, Strangling Wolf, his x mark. Seal. Mo-quee-ma-con, Running Wolf, his x mark. Seal. Ima-ta-oot-a-kan, Dogs’ Head, his x mark. Seal. Es-soka-a-pish, Heavy Roller, his x mark. Seal. Espi-cooma, Shooting Up, his x mark. Seal. 130 Ah-pas-to-ki, Behind the Ears’ Tack, his x mark.

Piegan, Blood, and Blackfeet signatures—Continued.

Seal. Na-mok-saco-pe, Man Mooring, his x mark. Seal. Ak-cats-e-men, Many Guts, his x mark. Seal. Ah-chista-omue, Banning Babbit, his x mark. Seal. E-siek-katock-a-nacash, Chief on the Prairie, his x mark. Seal. Frank Pearson, Pete, his x mark. Seal. Frank Pearson, One Horn, his x mark. Seal. Ne toot-skenah, Jack, his x mark. Seal. Co-chuck-sin, Fancy Jim. his x mark. Seal. Omuck-emuka, Big Elk, his x mark. Seal. Pone, Paul, his x mark. Seal. Sa-kop-oo-cee, Good Robe Out, his x mark. Seal. Nama, Cross Gun, his x mark. Seal. Heachoa. Left Hand, his x mark. Seal. Aso-kenac, Old Doctor, his x mark. Seal. Ah-ko-su-nats, Many Tail Feathers, his x mark. Seal. Ke-nuck-we-uish-tah, John Power, his x mark. Seal. Stomech-Chokos, Bull Calf, his x mark. Seal. Onesta-Paka, Jim White Calf, his x mark. Seal. Sepes-tokini. Old Top, his x mark. Seal. Atiopan, Rye Grass, his x mark. Seal. Mash-tana, ‘Crow Chief, his x mark. Seal. Ena-Coocum, Chief Coward, his x mark. Seal. Aneshtashlowootan, Calf Shield, his x mark. Seal. Motina, Chief All Over, his x mark. Seal. Emu-ch-konash-ketope. Roan Horse Rider, his x mark. Seal. Oo-muck-ootakan, Big Head, his x mark. Seal. Okaneport, Talked About, his x mark. Seal. Keeschicum, Thunder, his x mark. Seal. Six-tux, Bite, his x mark. Seal. Muckaw, Mack, his x mark. Seal. Mik-Kimaston. Iron Crow, his x mark. Seal. Upuny, Butterfly, his x mark. Seal. Sah-que-na-mah-ka, Dick, his x mark. Seal. Jack Miller, his x mark. Seal. Passhee, Visitor, his x mark Seal. Na-makon, Takes a Gun, his x mark. Seal. Alex Kys, his x mark. Seal. Dick Sandervice. Seal. Frank Gardipee, his x mark. Seal. George Star, his x mark. Seal. Alex. Kvo, junior, his x mark. Seal. John White Calf, his x mark. Seal. Louis Kiyo. Seal. Oliver Sanderville. Seal. Will Russell. Seal. Horace J. Clarke. Seal. Tom Kiya. Seal. Pete Champagn, his x mark. Seal. Frank Spearson. his x mark. Seal. Apakeok, Spread Out, hia x mark. Seal. Spi-yo-quon, Apache Pete, his x mark. Seal. Secuks Stomacks, Proud Bull, his x mark. Seal. Ma. Stow Apini, Crow Eyes, hik x mark. Seal. Isk Scena, Worm, his x mark. Seal. Kemmuteque, Unlucky, his x mark. Seal. Maginnio. Seal. Apashish, Weasel Fat, his x mark. Seal. Akkia, Old Thing, his x mark. Seal. Mexican Joe, his x mark. Seal. Enucsapo, Little Plume, his x mark. Seal. 131 Ah-nis-ta-yee, White Calf Robe, his x mark.

Piegan, Blood, and Black feet signatures—Continued.

Seal. Sap-po-po, Packing Meat, his x mark. Seal. Oc, api otoss, Many White Horse, his x mark. Seal. Umuk kikimi, Big Top, his x mark. Seal. Kayotses, Bears Hand, his x mark. Seal. Saka-potin, Short Hair Robe Out, his x mark. Seal. Nina Stocks, Mountain Chief, his x mark. Seal. Emuc Stomicks, Small Bull, his x mark. Seal. Enuah Ota supse suk. Buffalo Adviser, his x mark. Seal. Api Six-inum. Black Weasel, his x mark. Seal. Appatappi, Blood Person, his x mark. Seal. Eddie Jack. Seal. Anthony. Seal. Joe Shorty, his x mark. Seal. Sapena machai, Taking Gun at Night, his x mark. Seal. Pa-ute-ta-set-se-co, Billy Kipp, his x mark. Seal. Eneshtonas, Buffalo Shape, his x mark. Seal. Puitianos, Catch one Another, his x mark. Seal. Ock she muk, Good Slabber, his x mark. Seal. Slok to pochin, Under Swimmer, his x mark. Seal. Piscon, Pound, his x mark. Seal. Mia-apoa-ksis, Drags Blanket, his x mark. Seal. Menixaspe, Brave old man, his x mark. Seal. Stomichs quon, Bull Child, his x mark. Seal. Manecupeatush, Buch Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Pete Pepepiini, Spotted Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Essokquaoma Kon, Heavy Runner, his x mark. Seal. E-co-me, Billy Ellis, his x mark. Seal. Si-ichikin, Bear Shoes, his x mark. Seal. Shuatoin ena, Feather Tail Chief, his x mark. Seal. Men-nase, Berry Carrier, his x mark. Seal. Ma-sum-a-Katoosh. Lone Star, his x mark. Seal. Siccim Pistacon, Man Loves Tobacco, his x mark. Seal. Batiste Bondin, Seal. See-coor-copatose, Last Star, his x mark. Seal. Peta-Ootacon, Eagle Head, his x mark. Seal. Se-coxina, Black Cayote, his x mark. Seal. O, ne-cus-omuch. Antilope Running, his x mark. Seal. Omok-Shoqua, Big Road, his x mark. Seal. Nina-emuka, Chief Elk, his x mark. Seal. Peek Shawin, Bird Flies, his x mark. Seal. Peta-peckshina, Poor Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Oksh-ah-wdotan, Good Shield, his x mark. Seal. Ne-tana, Lone Chief, his x mark. Seal. Moee-Su-Kash, Hairy Coat, his x mark. Seal. Ne-tut-skina, Lone Hora, his x mark. Seal. Ape-naka-peta, Morning Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Espi Cooma, Man Shoot in Air, his x mark. Seal. Enuc K’yo, Small Bear, his x mark. Seal. E-sta-opata, Man Sits from them, his x mark. Seal. Six-i-ki-po-ka, Black Foot Child, his x mark. Seal. Stomichs-oopush, Bull’s Son. his x mark. Seal. Sick-Sucksa. Black Sousee, his x mark. Seal. Shoks Maim, Heavy Gun, his x mark. Seal. Me-ta-nah, Second Lone Chief, his x mark. Seal. Pe-tah, Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Petah-epu, Eagle talk, his x mark. Seal. Esci-Ste-quan, Wolfverine. his x mark. Seal. Shut-is-to-pit-qua, Split Ear, his x mark. Seal. Ata-Kapis. Yellow Wolf, his x mark. Seal. Abpo-mshta, White Weasel, his x mark. Seal. Na-ta-coo-ce-me-ka, Double Gun, his x mark. Seal. 132 Ah Kutsa, Gambler, his x mark.

Piegan, Blood, and Blaekfeet signatures—Continued.

Seal. Neti-num-echa, Lone Medicine Man, his x mark. Seal. Egosi Petah, Red Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Etos Otocon. Red Head, his x mark. Seal. Sheko-kia, Black Bear, his x mark. Seal. Sepish-loo-atoash, Owl Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Apts Kina, Weasel Horn, his x mark. Seal. Tor-ke-pis, Ear Ring, his x mark. Seal. Moqui-chickin. Wolf Shoe, his x mark. Seal. Kesh-sip-poo-nish-ta, Cow Running on Side Hill, his x mark. Seal. Mamck Cupeena. Buck Chief, his x mark. Seal. Mashlanauo-ck, Crow Feather, his x mark. Seal. Sapo Chini, Crow Gut, his x mark. Seal. Lecam Omue, Running Crane Three, his x mark. Seal. Slaeh-listomik, Under Ball, his x mark. Seal. Mequid Se Sapoop, Red Plume, his x mark. Seal. Apixis, Scabby, his x mark. Seal. Ockshisho, Good Warrior, his x mark. Seal. Ashenasham, Cree Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Petah pickish. Eagle Rib, his x mark. Seal. Nina, Instom. Lodge Pole Chief, his x mark. Seal. Natooup, Medicine Weasel, his x mark. Seal. lenaquishapoop, Morning Plume, his x mark. Seal. Kishekiw, Sharp, his x mark. Seal. Piutes-ena-mukum, Take Guns from Both Sides, his x mark. Seal. Ech-to-ko-pa, Man Rides Horse in a day, his x mark. Seal. Socots, Coat, his x mark. Seal. Acotoka, Side and Side, his x mark. Seal. Es-ta-sha-ko, White Cow Looking, his x mark. Seal. Pin-ti-ah-cocoma, About to Shoot, his x mark. Seal. Su-natsis, Tail Feathers, his x mark. Seal. Na-to-kes-cenupa, Two Fox, his x mark. Seal. Chaco-coorai, Last Shot, his x mark. Seal. Upsha Kini, Arrow Top, his x mark. Seal. Esto-pes-to-muk. Wears hat on side, his x mark. Seal. Sepiapo, Night Walker, his x mark. Seal. Sumovquotoke, Old Rock, his x mark. Seal. Che-nawape, Old Kayote, his x mark. Seal. Apuk, Broad Bank, his x mark. Seal. Nichitap, The Lone Man, his x mark. Seal. Nape-quon, White Man, his x mark. Seal. Cho-que-iscum. Big Spring, his x mark. Seal. Ma-que-apeti, Wolf Eagle, his x mark. Seal. Ochequon, Grebs, his x mark. Seal. Ope-kina, Brain Head, his x mark. Seal. Me-ca-peape, Bad Old Man, his x mark. Seal. Nop Ourcnsh, White Antelope, his x mark. Seal. Mashtane, Chief Crow, his x mark. Seal. Keapetoon. Temporary Married, his x mark. Seal. Enapitze, Bones, his x mark. Seal. Manashto, Young Crow, his x mark. Seal. Neeha-pope, Chief Standing Alone, his x mark. Seal. Estomich atoosh, Bull Medicine, his x mark. Seal. Spio, Mexican, his x mark. Seal. Massuca, Red Paint, his x mark. Seal. Kutto Macon, Man Who Don’t Run, his x mark. Seal. Cava chish, Bear Leggings, his x mark. Seal. Enucksee, Small Robe, his x mark. Seal. Omucksinstom, Big Pole, his x mark. Seal. Cotta Sucks, Man Don’t go Out, his x mark. Seal. 133 Acadmmoh, Man Takes Plenty Arms, his x mark.

Piegan, Blood, and Blackfeet signatures—Continued.

Seal. Echo Ka-mix. Man holds Pipe, his x mark. Seal. Kut-ta-nah, Top Chief, his x mark. Seal. Skikenna Kema, Pities People, his x mark. Seal. She-pe-na-muk, Night Guinan, his x mark. Seal. Pena-tuya-a-muk, Running Fisher, his x mark. Seal. A-cokeya, Plenty Bears, his x mark. Seal. Ma-que-a-koopah, Wolf Child, his x mark. Seal. Oke Shema, Mean Drinker, his x mark. Seal. Meko-kim-namoke, Iron Gun Taer, his x mark. Seal. Attest: M. D. Baldwin, United States Indian Agent. C. B. Toole, Agency Clerk. John P. Wagner, Assistant Agency Clerk.

We hereby certify that the foregoing articles of agreement were carefully read and explained to the Indians above named, in open council, and were thoroughly understood by them, before signing the same, and that the agreement was executed and signed by said Indians, at the Blackfeet Agency, in the Territory of Montana, on the eleventh day of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Will Russell, United States Interpreter. Joseph Kipp, Special Interpreter. Attest: Eugene Mead. John Jorden. Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Agreement ratified.

That said agreement be, and the same is hereby, accepted, ratified, and confirmed.

Sec. 2. That for the purpose of carrying out the terms of said

Appropriation.

agreement the sum of four hundred and thirty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated, to be immediately available.

Sec. 3. That lands to which the right of the Indians is extinguished

Lands open to settlement.

under the foregoing agreement are a part of the public domain of the United States and are open to the operation of the laws regulating

Post, p. 239.

R. S. 2301, p. 421.

homestead entry, except section twenty-three hundred and one of the Revised Statutes, and to entry under the town site laws and the laws governing the disposal of coal lands, desert lands, and mineral lands; but are not open to entry under any other laws regulating the sale or disposal of the public domain.

Sec. 4. The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to appoint

Commission to negotiate with Utes of southern Colorado.

a commission, consisting of three persons, with authority to negotiate with the band of Ute Indians of southern Colorado for such modification of their treaty and other rights, and such exchange of their reservation, as may be deemed desirable by said Indians and the Secretary of the Interior; and said commission is also authorized, if the result of such negotiations shall make it necessary, to negotiate with any other tribes of Indians for such portion of their reservation as may be necessary for said band of Ute Indians of southern Colorado it said Indians shall determine to remove from their present location; the report of said commission to be made to and subject to ratification by Congress before taking effect: and for this purpose the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary,

Appropriation.

is hereby appropriated, which shall be immediately available.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 214: appropriating the sum of fifty-two thousand dollars for the enlargement and improvement of the United States Government building at Charleston, West Virginia 25 Stat. 134 1888-05-01 Chapter 214 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 134FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 214, 227, 230. 1888.

CHAP. 214.—

An Act appropriating the sum of fifty-two thousand dollars for the enlargement and improvement of the United States Government building at Charleston, West Virginia

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charleston, W. Va.

Public building.

That the sum of fifty-two thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise

Appropriation to enlarge and improve.

appropriated, for the enlargement and improvement of the United States Government building at Charleston, West Virginia: such enlargement and improvement to be made under plans and specifications approved by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 227: to amend sections twenty-five hundred and ninety-five and twenty-five hundred and ninety-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and to provide a collector at the port of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 134 1888-05-02 Chapter 227 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 227.—

An Act to amend sections twenty-five hundred and ninety-five and twenty-five hundred and ninety-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and to provide a collector at the port of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and for other purposes.

May 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Minnesota.

Customs districts.

That sections twenty-five hundred and ninety-five and twenty-five hundred and ninety-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States be amended so as to read as follows:

“Sec. 2595. That there shall be in the State of Minnesota two collection

R. S., sec. 2595, p. 513. amended.

districts, as follows: “First. The district of Minnesota: to comprise all the territory of the United States east of the western line of the State of Minnesota, and west of the westerly line of the State of Wisconsin, except the waters and shores of Lake Superior and the rivers flowing into the

Saint Paul to be a port of entry.

same, in which Saint Paul shall be the port of entry, and Saint Vincent a subport of entry and delivery. “Second. The District of Duluth: to comprise all the waters and shores of Lake Superior and the rivers connected therewith,

Immediate transportation privileges to Duluth.

Vol. 21, p. 174.

within the State of Minnesota, in which Duluth shall be the port of entry and delivery, with the privilege of immediate transportation as defined by section seven, of the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled ‘An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,’ being chapter one hundred and ninety, volume twenty-one, of the Statutes at Large.”

“Sec. 2590. There shall be in the collection districts of the State

R. S., sec. 2596. p. 513, amended.

of Minnesota the following officers: “First. In the district of Minnesota, a collector, who shall reside

Collector to reside at Saint Paul.

at Saint Paul and whose compensation shall be the same as that provided for the collectors named in section twenty-six hundred and seventy-five of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and a deputy collector who shall reside at Saint Vincent. “Second. In the district of Duluth, a collector, who shall reside at

At Duluth.

Duluth.”

Approved, May 2, 1888.

Chap. 230: for the registry of the barges “Albert M,” “Condor,” and “Adelante.” 25 Stat. 134 1888-05-09 Chapter 230 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 230.—

An Act for the registry of the barges “Albert M,” “Condor,” and “Adelante.”

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

American registry granted to “ Albert M,” “Condor,” and “Adelante.”

That the Commissioner of Navigation is hereby authorized to admit to registry, as vessels of the United States, the following-named foreign vessels, owned by John Scully, of South Amboy, New Jersey, on satisfactory proof that he is a citizen of the United States, namely: the “Albert I.” the “Condor.” and the “Adelante.”

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 231: To amend an act entitled ‘An act authorizing the Postmaster-General to adjust certain claims of postmasters for loss by burglary, fire, or other unavoidable casualty, approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two. 25 Stat. 135 1888-05-09 Chapter 231 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 231, 232. 1888.135

CHAP. 231.—

An Act To amend an act entitled ‘An act authorizing the Postmaster-General to adjust certain claims of postmasters for loss by burglary, fire, or other unavoidable casualty, approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postmasters.

Claims for losses

Vol. 22, p. 29, amended.

That the act entitled “An act authorizing the Postmaster-General to adjust certain claims of postmasters for loss by burglary, fire, or other unavoidable casualty,” approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, be and the same is hereby, amended so as to read, as follows:

That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized to

Post master-General to investigate claims for losses by casualty.

investigate all claims of postmasters for the loss of money-order funds, postal-funds, postage-stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal cards, belonging to the United States in the hands of such postmasters, resulting from burglary, fire, or other unavoidable casualty, and if he shall determine that such loss resulted from no fault or negligence on the part of such postmasters, to pay to such postmasters, or credit them with the amount so ascertained to have been lost or destroyed, and also to credit postmasters with the amount of any remittance of money-order funds or postal funds made by them in compliance with the instructions of the Postmaster-General, which shall have been lost or stolen while in transit by mail from the office of the remitting postmaster to the office designated as his depository, or after arrival at such depository office and before the postmaster at such depository office has become responsible therefor: Provided, That no claim exceeding the sum

Provisos.

Claims exceeding $2,000 to be reported to Congress.

of two thousand dollars shall be paid or credited until after the facts shall have been ascertained by the Postmaster-General and reported to Congress together with his recommendation thereon, and an appropriation made therefor: And provided further, That this act shall not embrace any claim for losses as aforesaid which accrued more than fifteen years prior to March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two; and all such claims must be presented to the Postmaster-General

Limitation as to time of presenting claim.

within six months from such latter date, except claims for postal funds which may be received, considered and allowed, if presented within six months after the passage of this act, in cases where the postmaster had. at or about the time of the loss, made report thereof to the Post-Office Department or to an inspector or special agent of the Department: and no claim for losses which may hereafter accrue shall be allowed unless presented within six months from the time the loss occurred.

Sec. 2. That it is hereby made the duty of the Postmaster-General

Report.

to report his action herein to Congress annually, with his reasons therefor in each particular case.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 232: to authorize the Kansas Valley Rail Road Company to construct and operate a railway through the Fort Riley military reservation, in Kansas, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 135 1888-05-09 Chapter 232 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 232.—

An Act to authorize the Kansas Valley Rail Road Company to construct and operate a railway through the Fort Riley military reservation, in Kansas, and for other purposes.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas Valley Railroad Company may build railway, telegraph, and telephone line through Fort Riley Reservation, Kansas.

That the Kansas Valley Railroad Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Kansas, be, and the same is hereby, empowered to survey, locate, construct, and maintain a railway, telegraph, and telephone line through that portion of the Fort Riley military reservation situated south and west of the Kansas River, upon such a line as shall be determined and approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Width of right of way.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one hundred feet in width through said Fort Riley military reservation 136FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 232– 234. 1888. for said line of the Kansas Valley Railroad Company, with the right to use such additional ground, where heavy cuts or fills may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed, not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side of said right of way,

Provisos.

To be used only for railroad, etc., purposes.

or as much thereof as maybe included in said cut or fill: Provided, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the United States, from which the same shall have been taken: Provided further, That unless the

Commencement.

construction of said railroad across said reservation be entered upon in good faith within three years after the passage of this act, this grant shall cease and determine upon the declaration by the Secretary of War to that effect.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 233: for the erection of a public building in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 25 Stat. 136 1888-05-09 Chapter 233 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 233.—

An Act for the erection of a public building in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lancaster, Pa.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to purchase, or otherwise provide a suitable site, and cause to be erected thereon, at the city of Lancaster, in the State of Pennsylvania, a suitable and commodious public building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office, internal-revenue office,

Site, plans, etc.

pension office, and for other Government uses. The site, and the building thereon, when completed according to plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed the cost of one hundred thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have

Estimates.

been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys; and for the purposes herein mentioned the sum of one hundred thousand dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended under the direction of the

Appropriation.

Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in

Proviso.

Title.

the United States, and the State of Pennsylvania shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of any civil process therein.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 234: to authorize the city of Chicago to erect a crib in Lake Michigan for waterworks purposes. 25 Stat. 236 1888-05-09 Chapter 234 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 234.—

An Act to authorize the city of Chicago to erect a crib in Lake Michigan for waterworks purposes.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lake Michigan.

That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the city of Chicago, county of Cook, State of Illinois,

Chicago authorized to extend waterworks.

to extend a tunnel, or inlet pipes, into Lake Michigan, so far as may be deemed necessary, to insure a supply of pure FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 234, 241, 242. 1888.137 water and to erect a pier or piers and crib in the navigable waters of said lake, for the making, preserving and working of said aqueducts or pipes or tunnel, the plan and location thereof to be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: Provided, That said city shall furnish

Proviso.

Lights.

and maintain at its own expense, such beacon-lights or other signals on such piers or crib, as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 241: for the erection of a public building at Portsmouth, Ohio. 25 Stat. 137 1888-05-11 Chapter 241 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 241.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Portsmouth, Ohio.

May 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Portsmouth, Ohio.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fire proof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office and for other Government uses, at Portsmouth, Ohio; the site and building thereon, when completed

Sites, plans, etc.

upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of sixty thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient

Estimates.

accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after

Cost.

the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of sixty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That

Proviso.

Title, etc.

no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Ohio shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Received by the President, April 30, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

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CHAP. 242.—

An Act to provide for a light-house at Newport News, Middle Ground, Virginia.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Newport News, Va.

Light-house authorized at Middle Ground.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to cause a lighthouse to be constructed at Newport News, Middle Ground, Virginia.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

Chap. 243: to amend an act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Potomac River at the foot of Pennsylvania avenue east. 25 Stat. 138 1888-05-14 Chapter 243 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 138FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 243– 245. 1888.

CHAP. 243.—

An Act to amend an act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Potomac River at the foot of Pennsylvania avenue east.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eastern Branch bridge, Washington.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized in his discretion to make such alterations in the plan of the bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Potomac River at the foot of Pennsylvania avenue east as will

Alteration authorized.

best accommodate the traffic over and under said bridge, and for said

Vol. 24, p. 412.

purpose the sum of sixty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as

Appropriation.

may be necessary, to be immediately available, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise

Provisos.

Railroad company to share expense.

appropriated: Provided, That the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company pay their fair and just proportion of the cost of said alteration at the west end of said bridge, to be determined by the Secretary of

One-half to be paid from District of Columbia funds.

War: Provided further, That one half of the sum hereby appropriated shall be paid out of the revenues of the District of Columbia.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 244.—

An Act for the establishment of a light-house, fog-signal, and day beacon in the vicinity of Goose Rocks. Fox Island Thoroughfare, Maine.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Goose Rocks, Maine.

Light-house, fog-signal and day beacon established.

That there be established at or near Goose Rocks, at the entrance to Fox Island Thoroughfare, on the coast of Maine, a light-house and fog-signal, and that there be established at or near Channel Rock, in the vicinity of Goose Rocks, a day beacon, the cost of which shall not exceed the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars, including the cost of the sites.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 245.—

An Act to authorize the Batesville and Brinkley Railroad to build a bridge across the Black River in Arkansas.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Batesville and Brinkley Railroad Company may bridge Black River, Ark.

That the Batesville and Brinkley Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of Arkansas, be, and is hereby, authorized to erect and maintain a bridge across the Black River, in township twelve north, range three west, or at such point near said township as shall be selected by said railroad company for crossing said river with their railroad line, the said bridge to have a draw-span, so as not to

Proviso.

interfere with the navigation of said river: Provided, That any bridge, constructed under this act and according to its limitations,

To be a lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known and recognized as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 2. That the plan and location of said bridge, with a detailed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

map of the river at the proposed site of the bridge and near thereto, exhibiting the depths and currents, shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval, and until he approves the plans and location of said bridge it shall not be built; but upon the approval of said plan by the Secretary of War the said company or corporation FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 245, 246. 1888.139 may proceed to the erection of said bridge in conformity with said approved plan, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War. And there shall be displayed on said bridge from sunset to sunrise such lights

Lights.

or other signals as may be prescribed by the Light-House Board.

Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendments.

this act at any time; and that if at any time navigation of said river shall in any manner be obstructed or impaired by the said bridge, the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall be his duty, to require the said railroad company to alter and change the said

Changes.

bridge, at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment; and if upon reasonable notice to said railroad company to make such changes or improvements the said company fails to do so. the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said company, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation of the said river.

Sec. 4. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year, and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 246.—

An Act to authorize the construction of the Ohio Connecting Railway Company Bridge.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ohio Connecting Railway Company may bridge Ohio River.

That the Ohio Connecting Railway Company be, and the same is hereby, authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge over the Ohio River from the south shore to the north shore thereof, at a point about one-half mile south of the mouth of Cork’s Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Said bridge is hereby declared to be a lawful structure,

To be a lawful structure.

and the same may be used for railroad and highway purposes. Said bridge to be constructed as follows: The main-channel span of said

Construction.

bridge shall be a continuous through span of five hundred and seven feet clear of masonry. The back-channel span shall be one through span of four hundred feet clear of masonry; said space in each case to be measured on the low-water line. The remaining spans of said bridge shall be deck-spans. Said main-channel spain and said backchannel shall be at a height of not less than eighty feet above low-water mark at Market street in Pittsburgh and not less than eighty-two and one-half feet above local low-water mark at the bridge site, measured to the bottom chord of the bridge.

Sec. 2. The location of the piers of said bridge with reference

Location of piers.

the current of the river shall be according to such plans and specifications as may be approved by the War Department: Provided, That no advertisement as required by the general law be again made, unless thought advisable and necessary by the Secretary of War, advertisement having already been made.

Sec. 3. That equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be

Telegraph, etc., privileges.

granted to all telegraph and telephone companies.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use, and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid and upon rules and upon conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, 140FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 246– 248. 1888. all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary

Secretary of War to adjust disputes.

of War. upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the

Railway, wagon, and footbridge.

passage of railway trains and. at the option of the corporation by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved, from time to time, by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the said bridge shall be built under the provisions of

Existing laws.

Vol. 17, p. 398.

the act of seventeenth December, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and authorizing the construction of bridges across the Ohio River and the amendatory act of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred

Vol. 22. p. 414.

Proviso.

Commencement and completion.

and seventy-three, except in so far as the provisions of said acts may be modified or changed by the provisions of this act: Provided, That if the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced within one year, and completed within four years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Sec. 7. That Congress shall have power at any time to alter, amend

Amendment.

or repeal this act.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 247.—

An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to award a gold medal of the first class to Captain Thomas Sampson, of New York City, for rescuing five boys from drowning.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Sampson.

A warded a gold lifesaving medal.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to award to Captain Thomas Sampson, of New York City, a gold medal of the first class, for bravery in rescuing, at the peril of his own life, five boys from drowning—three in June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and two in June, eighteen hundred and fifty-six.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 248.—

An Act to grant a right of way to the Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Company through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Company may build railway, telegraph, and telephone line through Indian Territory.

Location.

That the Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Kansas, be, and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing. owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway, telegraph, and telephone line through the Indian Territory, beginning at any point to be selected by said railroad company on the south line of the State of Kansas, in the county of Labette or Montgomery, at or near Coffeyville, and running thence by the most practicable route through the Indian Territory to a point on the southern boundary of the said Indian Territory, and within three miles of where the line of the Denison and Wichita Valley Railroad crosses Red River, with a branch commencing at Ockmulgee, and running thence westerly or southwesterly, to the south line of said Indian Territory, at or near the mouth of the north fork of Red River, with the right to construct, use, and maintain such tracks, turnouts, branches, sidings, and extensions as said company may deem it to their interest to construct along and upon the right of way and depot grounds herein provided for.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Dimension of right of way.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 248. 1888.141 hundred feet in width through said Indian Territory, and to take and use a strip of land two hundred feet in width, with a length of three thousand feet, in addition to right of way, for stations for every ten miles of the road, with the right to use such additional ground where there are heavy cuts or fills as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed, not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side of said right of way, or as much thereof as may be included in said cut or fill: Provided, That no

Provisos.

Stations.

more than said addition of land shall be taken for any one station: Provided further, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be

To be used for railroad, etc., purposes only.

leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the nation or tribe of Indians from which the same shall have been taken.

Sec. 3.

That before said railway shall be constructed through

Damages.

any lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of any of the Indian nations or tribes through which it may be constructed, full compensation shall be made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway. In case of failure to make amicable settlement with any occupant, such compensation shall be determined by the appraisement of three disinterested referees, to be

Referees.

appointed one (who shall act as chairman) by the President of the United States, one by the chief of the nation to which said occupant belongs, and one by said railroad company, who, before entering upon the duties of their appointment, shall take and subscribe, before a district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, and oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointment, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to and filed with the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days from the completion thereof: and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in case of the absence of a member, after due notice. And upon the failure of

Substitution on failure to appoint.

either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be filled by the district judge of the court for the western district of Arkansas, or at the district court for the northern district of Texas, or at the district court of Kansas upon the application of the other party. The chairman of said board shall appoint the time and place for all hearings within the nation to which such occupant belongs. Each

Compensation.

of said referees shall receive for his services the sum of four dollars per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any case submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile. Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by the courts of said nations. Costs, including compensation of the referees, shall be

Costs.

made a part of the award, and be paid by such railroad company.

In case the referees can not agree, then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party being dissatisfied with the finding of the referees shall have the right, within ninety days after the making of the award and notice of the same, to appeal by

Appeal.

original petition to the district court of Western Arkansas, or the district court for the northern district of Texas, or the district court of Kansas, which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject-matter of said petition, according to the laws of the State in which the same shall be heard provided for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. If upon the hearing of said appeal the judgment of the court shall be for a larger sum than the award of the referees, the costs of said appeal shall be adjudged

Costs on appeal.

against the railroad company. If the judgment of the court shall be tor the same sum as the award of the referees, then the costs 142 shall be adjudged against the appellant. When proceedings have

Work may begin on depositing double award.

been commenced in court, the railway company shall pay double the amount of the award into court to abide the judgment thereof, and then have the right to enter upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of the railroad.

Sec. 4. That said railroad company shall not charge the inhabitants

Freight charges.

of said Territory a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized by the laws of the State of Texas for services or transportation

Provisos.

Passenger rates.

of the same kind: Provided, That passenger rates on said railway shall not exceed three cents per mile. Congress hereby reserves the right to regulate the charges for freight and passengers on said railway and messages on said telegraph and telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in said Territory within the limits of which said railway, or a part thereof, shall be located; and then such State government or governments shall be authorized to fix and regulate the cost of transportation of persons and freights within their respective limits by said railway; but Congress expressly

Right to regulate reserved.

reserves the right to fix and regulate at all times the cost of such transportation by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one State into another, or shall extend

Maximum rate.

into more than one State: Provided, however, That the rate of such transportation of passengers, local or interstate, shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided further, That said railway

Mails.

company shall carry the mail at such prices as Congress may by law provide; and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of the

Additional compensation to tribes.

Interior, for the benefit of the particular nations or tribes through whose lands said line may be located, the sum of fifty dollars, in addition to compensation provided for in this act for property taken and damages done to individual occupants by the construction of the railway, for each mile of railway that it may construct in said Territory, said payments to be made in installments of one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars as each working section of twenty-five

Provisos.

Appeal of general council as to allowance.

miles of road is graded: Provided, That if the general council of either of the nations or tribes through whose land said railway may be located shall, within four months after the filing of maps of definite location as set forth in section six of this act, dissent from the allowances provided for in this section, and shall certify the same to the Secretary of the Interior, then all compensation to be paid to such dissenting nation or tribe under the provisions of this act shall be determined as provided in section three for the determination of the compensation to be paid to the individual occupant of lands, with the right of appeal to the courts upon the same terms, conditions, and requirements as therein provided: Provided further, That the amount awarded or adjudged to be paid by said railway

Award to be in lieu of compensation.

company for said dissenting nation or tribe shall be in lieu of the compensation that said nation or tribe would be entitled to receive under the foregoing provision. Said company shall also pay, so long as said

Rental.

Territory is owned and occupied by the Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of fifteen dollars per annum for each mile of railway it shall construct in the said Territory. The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of this act shall be apportioned by him, in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force among the different nations and tribes, according to the number of miles of railway that may be constructed by said railway company through their lauds: Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long as said lands are occupied and possessed by said nations and tribes, to impose such additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem just and

Right to tax reserved.

proper for their benefit; and any Territory or State hereafter formed through which said railway shall have been established may exercise the like power as to such part 143 of said railway as may be within its limits. Said railway company shall have the right to survey and locate its railway immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 6. That said company shall cause maps showing the route of

Maps to be filed with Secretary of Interior and chiefs.

its located line through said Territory to be tiled in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and also to be filed in the office of the principal chief of each of the nations or tribes through whose lands said railway may be located; and after the filing of said maps no claim for a subsequent settlement and improvement upon the right of way shown by said maps shall be valid as against said company: Provided,

Proviso.

That when a map showing any portion of said railway company’s located line is filed as herein provided for, said company shall commence grading said located line within six months thereafter, or

Grading to begin on filing maps.

such location shall be void; and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in sections of twenty-five miles before construction of any such section shall be begun.

Sec. 7. That the officers, servants, and employees of said company

Employees may reside on right of way.

Sec. 8. That the United States circuit and district courts for the

Litigation.

northern district of Texas, the western district of Arkansas, and the district of Kansas, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress, shall have, without reference to the amount in controversy, concurrent jurisdiction over all controversies arising between said Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Company and the nations and tribes through whose territory said railway shall be constructed. Said courts shall have like jurisdiction, without reference to the amount in controversy, over all controversies arising between the inhabitants of said nations or tribes and said railway company; and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian Territory, without distinction as to citizenship of the parties, so far as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Sec. 9. That said railway company shall build at least one hundred

Commencement and completion.

miles of its railway in said Territory within two years and the remainder thereof and branches within four years after the passage of this act, or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built: that said railroad company shall construct and maintain continually all fences, road, and highway crossings and necessary

Crossings, etc.

bridges over said railway wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way, or may be by the proper authorities laid out across the same.

Sec. 10. That the said Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Company

Condition of acceptance.

shall accept this right of way upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian nations any further grant of land, or its occupancy, than is hereinbefore provided: Provided. That any

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 11. That all mortgages executed by said railway company

Record of mortgages.

conveying any portion of its railroad, with its franchises, that may be constructed in said Indian Territory, shall be recorded in the Department of the Interior, and the record thereof shall be evidence and notice of their execution, and shall convey all rights and property of said company as therein expressed.

144FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 248, 249. 1888.

Sec. 12. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal this act; and the right of way herein and hereby granted shall

Not transferable prior to completion.

not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever, prior to the construction and completion of the road, except as to mortgages or other liens that may be given or secured thereon to aid in the construction thereof.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 249.—

An Act to authorize the Tennessee Midland Railway Company to construct a bridge across the Tennessee River, at any point on the line between the counties of Decatur and Perry, in the State of Tennessee, it may deem acceptable.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tennessee Midland Railway Company may bridge Tennessee River, Tenn.

That the Tennessee Midland Railway Company, a corporation created and organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, for the purpose of running railway trains, a bridge and approaches thereto, over the the Tennessee River, at any point on the line between the counties of Decatur and Perry, in the State of Tennessee, which said company may deem most acceptable.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

To be a lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmissions over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war of the United States passing over said bridge than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad leading to said bridge: and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other

Privileges to telegraph companies.

postroads in the United States. And equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That the bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Draw.

as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and the best navigable point and with spans of not less than one hundred and sixty feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and said span shall be not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark, measuring to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel to and the bridge itself at right angles to

Proviso.

Span.

Opening draw.

the current of the river at the average stage of water where said bridge may be erected: Provided, also, That in said bridge there shall be one span of not less than three hundred feet in length in the clear.

Sec. 4. That said draw shall be opened promptly by said company upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to

Lights.

sunrise. such lights or other signals as the Light-House Board shall prescribe, and no bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of the river, and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War. obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such

Not to obstruct navigation.

obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge. And in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case shall be brought in the district court of the United States of the State of Tennessee in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 249, 250. 1888.145

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Plans, etc., to be approved by Secretary of War.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War may prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

Compensation decided by Secretary of War.

the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use. shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved without any liability of the United States on account of the alteration, amendment, or repeal of this act.

Sec. 8. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of approval of this act.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 250.—

An Act to authorize the building of a railroad bridge at Little Rock, Arkansas.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Little Rock Bridge and Terminal Railroad Company may bridge Arkansas River at Little Rock, Ark.

That it shall be lawful for the Little Rock Bridge and Terminal Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas, to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Arkansas River, at a point on said river at or near the city of Little Rock, in the State of Arkansas, and to lay on and over said bridge a railroad track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall hereafter be constructed to the said river, on either

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided: said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and at the option of the builders and owners thereof, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals of all kinds, and for foot-passengers for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved,

Tolls.

from time to time, by the Secretary of War as to railway trains; and as to wagons, vehicles, animals, and foot-passengers, such rates as may be provided by the laws of Arkansas.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act is subject to its limitations,

To be a lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be 146FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 250. 1888. made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war. or other property of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation of the same over the railroads or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United

Privileges to telegraph companies.

States. Equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge shall be constructed with a draw or

Draw.

pivot span which shall be over the main channel of the river at an accessible navigable point, and the openings on each side of the pivot pier shall not be less than one hundred and sixty feet in the clear, and. as nearly as practicable, both of said openings shall be accessible at all stages of water; that the spans be not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location. to the lowest point of the superstructure of said bridge; that the piers and draw rests of said bridge shall be built parallel with the current at that stage of the river which is most important for navigation, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto; and that no riprap or other outside protection for imperfect foundations be permitted to approach nearer than four feet to the surface of the water at its extreme low stage, or otherwise to encroach upon the

Proviso.

Owning draw.

channel-ways provided for in this act: Provided, That said draw shall be opened by the company or persons owning said bridge upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats; and there shall be maintained, at the expense of the owners thereof, from

Lights, etc.

sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches to the same, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use. shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules

Compensation decided by Secretary of War.

and condition which each shall perform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to the regulations for the security of said river, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the owner or owners thereof shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location. the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high or low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, actually showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for the full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and until such plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Congress shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 250, 251. 1888.147

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 251.—

An Act to create and organize the county of Latah.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Latah County, Idaho, organized.

That all that portion of Nez Perce County, in the Territory of Idaho, lying north of the following line, to wit: Commencing at a point where the middle

Boundaries.

line of township thirty-eight north intersects the line between Nez Perce and Shoshone Counties in said Territory: thence west to Big Potlatch Creek, where it first intersects the said middle line of township thirty-eight; thence down said creek southwesterly to a point where it intersects the middle line of township thirty-seven; thence due west to the line between the Territories of Idaho and Washington be. and the same is hereby, formed and organized into a county, to be known and designated as the county of Latah, with all the rights, power, and privileges of counties under the existing laws of the Territory of Idaho.

Sec 2. That W. W. Langdon, J. L. Nailer, and William Frazier

Commissioners.

are hereby appointed commissioners of said county of Latah, and their annual compensation shall be the same as now provided by law for the commissioners of Nez Perce County.

Sec. 3. That the county commissioners above named are hereby

Appointing county officers.

authorized, within twenty days after the approval of this act, to qualify before a justice of the peace and enter upon the discharge of their duties as such commissioners, and are hereby empowered to appoint all necessary county officers to perfect the organization of said county of Latah under the laws of the Territory of Idaho, and the said county commissioners and other county officers appointed as aforesaid shall hold their offices until the next general election provided by the laws of said Territory, and until their successors are elected and qualified according to law.

Sec. 4. That the justices of the peace, constables, road supervisors,

Justices of the peace, etc.

and other precinct and school officers heretofore elected and qualified and now acting as such, residing in said county of Latah, are hereby continued as such officers in said county of Latah until the next general election aforesaid and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Sec. 5. That the county of Latah shall pay to the county of Nez

Indebtedness.

Perce a just proportion of the net indebtedness of said Nez Perce County, the same to be determined as follows, to wit: The county treasurer, recorder, and present county assessor of Nez Perce County are hereby constituted a board of adjusters, who shall proceed to ascertain the

Ascertainment of proportion.

net indebtedness of said county of Nez Perce, which shall be done as follows, namely: Ascertain all the county justly owes in warrants, scrip, or other just debts, which amount shall constitute the gross indebtedness of said county, from which deduct the amount of the unpaid portion of the assessment-roll of eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and the amount of all delinquent assessment-rolls which are considered collectable up to that date, and the amount of all moneys, and other credits due the county then; and the balance so found shall constitute the net indebtedness of said county of Nez Perce; and the net indebtedness of said county of Nez Perce, ascertained as aforesaid, shall be divided equally between the counties of Nez Perce and Latah in proportion to the taxable property of said counties as it legally appears on the assessment-roll for the year 148FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 251. 1888. eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and the said county of Latah shall cause a warrant or warrants to be drawn upon its treasurer payable to the county of Nez Perce, which said warrant or warrants shall take priority in payment over all other warrants, scrip, or other indebtedness of the said county of Latah.

Sec. 6. That the county commissioners of Nez Perce County are

Records.

hereby authorized and required to furnish to the county of Latah transcripts of all records, indexes, and documents and other papers on file and of record in the offices of Nez Perce County, which may be necessary to perfect the records of Latah County. They may contract with the auditor of Nez Perce County to make the above-named transcripts, the compensation for which shall be in addition to his regular salary. The necessary books for the aforementioned transcripts shall be furnished by Latah County, and the expense of making the said transcripts shall be paid by the counties of Nez Perce and Latah equally. Certificates of the correctness of said records, made as aforesaid, shall have the same legal effect as if made by the auditor of Nez Perce County.

Sec. 7. That the county of Latah is hereby attached to Nez Perce

Assignment of courts.

County for judicial purposes until the next meeting of the judges of the supreme court of Idaho Territory, when it shall be the duty of said judges to fix a time for holding court in said county of Latah as provided by the laws of said Territory for the other counties thereof. Thirty days after the time of holding said court is fixed as aforesaid, the said county of Latah shall assume and be vested with all the judicial rights, privileges, and powers of a county under the laws of the said Territory of Idaho.

Sec. 8. That the county of Latah shall remain with Nez Perce

Legislative representation.

County for legislative purposes until otherwise provided by law.

Sec. 9. That the county seat of Latah County is hereby located at

Moscow to be county seat.

the town of Moscow in said county.

Sec. 10. That the commissioners of Latah County be, and they are

Issue of bonds.

hereby, authorized to issue bonds to an amount not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, of denominations not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, running for a term of not less than ten nor more than twenty years, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum per annum, with interest coupons attached, which bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the board of county commissioners and the auditor of said county, and be authenticated by the seal of said county.

Sec. 11. That the said board of commissioners are hereby authorized

Buildings.

to make sale of said bonds and apply the proceeds thereof to the erection of a courthouse and jail, and such other public buildings as may be necessary: Provided, That no bond shall be sold by said commissioners for less than its par value.

Sec. 12. That the said board of commissioners and their successors

Taxation.

in office are hereby empowered and required to levy such tax as may be necessary to promptly pay the interest on said bonds, and also to levy such tax as may be necessary to pay the principal of said bonds as the same shall become due.

Sec. 13. That in the event said board of commissioners shall issue

Interest coupons receivable for taxes.

bonds as hereinbefore authorized, the interest coupons thereof shall be receivable in payment of the county taxes of said county of Latah.

Sec. 14. That the commissioners of Nez Perce County be, and they

Issue of bonds, Nez Perce County.

are hereby, authorized to issue bonds to an amount not exceeding thirty thousand dollars, of denominations not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, running for terms of not less than ten nor more than twenty years, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum per annum with interest coupons attached. which bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the said board of commissioners and county auditor, and be authenticated by the seal of said county.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 251– 253. 1888.149

Sec. 15. That the said board of commissioners are hereby authorized

Buildings.

to make sale of said bonds and apply the proceeds thereof to the erection of a courthouse, jail, and such other public buildings as may be necessary, and for the building of necessary bridges: Provided, That no bond shall be sold by said board of commissioners for less than its par value.

Sec. 16. That the said board of commissioners and their successors

Taxation.

Sec. 17. That in the event said board of commissioners shall issue

Coupons receivable for taxes.

bonds as hereinbefore authorized, the interest coupons attached to said bonds shall be receivable in payment of the county taxes of said county of Nez Perce.

Sec. 18. That the county of Latah shall not be entitled to any portion

Property rights.

of the property, real or personal, of the said county of Nez Perce.

Sec. 19. That all acts in conflict with any of the provisions of this

Repeal provision.

act be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

Sec. 20. That this act shall be in force from and after its ratification.

Effect.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

Chap. 252: providing for the purchase of additional ground in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, adjoining the post-office site, and for the improvement of the building thereon, and appropriating one hundred and fifty thousand dollars therefor. 25 Stat. 149 1888-05-14 Chapter 252 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 252.—

An Act providing for the purchase of additional ground in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, adjoining the post-office site, and for the improvement of the building thereon, and appropriating one hundred and fifty thousand dollars therefor.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indianapolis, Ind.

Public buildings.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to purchase, or acquire by condemnation

Additional grounds and enlargement.

all the ground adjoining the ground owned by the United States in the city of Indianapolis and State of Indiana upon which the Government buildings used for a post-office and courthouse is situate, bounded on the west by Pennsylvania and on the south by Court street, and on the east by the alley running north and south between Delaware and Pennsylvania streets, and to cause such changes, modifications, and improvements to be made in the buildings situate thereon and such changes and modifications in the post-office building as in his judgment may be necessary to render the same suitable for occupation and use by the Government; and for the purpose herein mentioned the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be. and the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury

Appropriation.

not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

Chap. 253: for the erection of a public building in the city of Duluth, State of Minnesota. 25 Stat. 149 1888-05-14 Chapter 253 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 253.—

An Act for the erection of a public building in the city of Duluth, State of Minnesota.

May 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Duluth, Minn.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed

Site, plans, etc.

to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts, the United States customhouse, post-office, land-office, signal-office, and other Government offices held and located, or to be held and located, in said city. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be pre- 150FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 253, 255. 1888.viously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars;

Estimates.

nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the

Limit of cost.

transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for. shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury: and no purchase of site nor plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended

Proviso.

Title, etc.

until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Minnesota shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and service of civil process therein.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

Chap. 255: for the relief of the Omaha tribe of Indians in Nebraska, to extend time of payment to purchasers of land of said Indians, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 150 1888-05-15 Chapter 255 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 255.—

An Act for the relief of the Omaha tribe of Indians in Nebraska, to extend time of payment to purchasers of land of said Indians, and for other purposes.

May 15, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Omaha Indians of Nebraska.

Anticipation of annuities.

That in view of the advanced condition in civilization of the Omaha tribe of Indians in the State of Nebraska, and to enable said tribe to further improve their condition by making improvements upon their homesteads by the purchase of stock, cattle, agricultural implements, and other necessary articles, and in accordance with their wishes, there is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise

Appropriation.

appropriated. the sum of seventy thousand dollars, being the last seven installments of ten thousand dollars, each unappropriated, and

Vol. 10, p. 1014.

secured to said Indians under the fourth article of their treaty dated March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, to be paid per capita in two annual installments of thirty-five thousand dollars each:

Provisos.

Distribution.

Provided, That payment of the second installment shall be made contingent upon their advancement and improvement, and in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior: And provided further,

Payment by special agent.

That said money shall be paid to said Indians per capita by a special agent appointed for that purpose by the Secretary of the Interior, which agent shall in person direct and advise the expenditure of the same by such Indians in the manner most conducive to their present welfare. He shall give a bond for the faithful performance of his duties and be paid for his services out of said money such reasonable compensation as shall be determined by said Secretary. He shall report to said Secretary, in detail, his doings hereunder.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby,

Extension time for purchase of Omaha Indian Reservation lands.

authorized and directed to extend the time of the payment of the purchase-money due for land sold on Omaha Indian Reservation under the sales made by virtue of an act to provide for the sale of a part of the reservation of the Omaha tribe of Indians in the State

Vol. 22, p. 341.

of Nebraska, and for other purposes, approved August seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, as follows: The time of each payment shall be extended for the period of two years beyond the time

Provisos.

Interest.

now fixed: Provided, That the interest on said payments shall be paid annually at the time said payments of interest are due: And provided further, That the act above mentioned, except as changed and modified by this act, shall remain in full force.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 255, 257, 261. 1888.151

Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to declare

Purchasers in default to pay in sixty days.

forfeited all lands sold under said act upon which the purchaser shall be in default, under existing law, for sixty days after the passage of this act, in payment of any part of the purchase-money, or in the payment of any interest on such purchase-money for the period of two years previous to the expiration of said sixty days. The Secretary

Forfeited lands to be sold at auction.

of the Interior shall thereupon without delay cause all such land, together with all tracts of land embraced in said act not heretofore sold, to be sold by public auction, after due notice, to the highest bidder over and above the original appraisal thereof, upon the terms of payment authorized in said act. And the proceeds of all such

Proceeds.

sales shall be covered into the Treasury, to be disposed of for the sole use of said Omaha tribe of Indians, in such manner as shall be hereafter determined by law.

Sec. 4. That the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of

Land to Woman’s National Indian Association.

the Omaha tribe of Indians, expressed in such manner as he may determine, be, and he hereby is, authorized to set apart, from the unallotted and unassigned lands of said Omaha Indians, in the State of Nebraska, not to exceed five acres of land, for the use and occupancy of the Woman’s National Indian Association, to be used by the said association for missionary and educational purposes among the Indians: and the use and occupancy of the land so set apart to inure to said association and its successors so long as the same is used for the purposes herein specified.

Approved, May 15, 1888.

Chap. 257: relating to the anchorage of vessels in the port of New York. 25 Stat. 151 1888-05-16 Chapter 257 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 257.—

An Act relating to the anchorage of vessels in the port of New York.

May 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New York Harbor.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized, empowered, and directed to define and establish an anchorage ground for vessels in the bay and harbor of

Anchorage grounds.

New York, and in the Hudson and East Rivers, to adopt suitable rules and regulations in relation thereto, and to take all necessary measures for

Regulations.

the proper enforcement of such rides and regulations.

Sec. 2. That in the event of the violation of any such rules or regulations

Penalty for violating rules.

by the owner, master, or person in charge of any vessel, such owner, master, or person in charge of such vessel shall be liable to a penalty of one hundred dollars, and the said vessel may be holden for the payment of such penalty, and may be seized and proceeded against summarily by libel for the recovery of the same in any United States district court for the district within which such vessel may be. and in the name of the officer designated by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Sec. 3. That this act shall take effect immediately.

Effect.

Approved, May 16, 1888.

Chap. 261: to provide for holding the circuit and district courts of the United States at Martinsburgh in the district of West Virginia. 25 Stat. 151 1888-05-17 Chapter 261 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 261.—

An Act to provide for holding the circuit and district courts of the United States at Martinsburgh in the district of West Virginia.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

West Virginia.

Term of court at Martinsburgh.

R. S., sec. 572. p. 101.

R. S., sec. 658. p. 123.

That, in addition to the terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States, now held in the district of West Virginia, there shall be held, in each year, one term of each of said courts, at Martinsburgh. in said district, on the first Tuesday in August.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 295: for the erection of a public building in the city of Asheville, North Carolina. 25 Stat. 152 1888-05-17 Chapter 295 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 152FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 295, 297. 1888.

CHAP. 295.—

An Act for the erection of a public building in the city of Asheville, North Carolina.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Asheville, N. C.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a suitable site and

Site, plans, etc.

cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults extending to each story, for the use and accommodation of the courts of the United States, post-office, and other offices of the Government, at Asheville, North Carolina. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, which

Appropriation.

Estimates.

said sum is hereby appropriated for that purpose out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary or the Treasury; and no

Limit of cost.

purchase of site nor place for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building independent and unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet,

Proviso.

Title, etc.

including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of North Carolina shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil processes therein.

Received by the President, May 8, 1888.

Chap. 297: to establish an additional land-district in the State of Oregon. 25 Stat. 152 1888-05-21 Chapter 297 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 297.—

An Act to establish an additional land-district in the State of Oregon.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Harney land district, Oregon, established.

That so much of the districts of lands subject to sale under existing laws at Lakeview. La Grande, and The Dalles land districts, in the State of Oregon, as are contained in the following boundaries, shall constitute a new land district, to be called the Harney land-district, bounded as follows:

Boundaries.

Commencing at Snake River, in the State of Oregon, on township line between townships twelve and thirteen south of second standard, parallel; thence west to northwest corner of township thirteen south, of range twenty-four east, of Willamette meridian: thence due south to the southwest corner of township twenty-nine south, of range twenty-four east, of Willamette meridian; thence due east to the boundary-line of the State of Oregon; thence north on said boundary line to the place of beginning.

Sec. 2. That the location of the office of said district shall be designated

Land office

by the President of the United States, and may be changed from time to time by him as the public convenience may seem to require.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 297– 299. 1888.153

Sec. 3. That there shall be appointed by the President, by and

with the advice and consent of the Senate, a register and a receiver for said land-district, who shall respectively be required to reside at the site of the office, and be subject to the same laws and entitled to the same compensation as is or may be prescribed by law in relation to other land-offices in said State.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 298: to detach the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri from the eastern, and attach it to the western judicial district of said State. 25 Stat. 153 1888-05-21 Chapter 298 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 298.—

An Act to detach the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri from the eastern, and attach it to the western judicial district of said State.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Audrain County, Mo., attached to western judicial district.

Vol. 24, p. 424.

Post, p. 498.

Pending causes.

That the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri, be detached from the eastern, and attached to the western judicial district of the State of Missouri.

Sec. 2. That all civil and criminal causes or proceedings pending in the eastern district of Missouri which originated in said county of Audrain, shall remain within the jurisdiction of the United States court for said eastern district for final disposition. And all offences committed in said county against the laws of the United States before the passage of this act, shall also be cognizable in the United States court for the said eastern district until final disposition of the same.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 299: granting to the city of Grand Forks, Dakota, the right to build two free bridges across Red River. 25 Stat. 153 1888-05-21 Chapter 299 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 299.—

An Act granting to the city of Grand Forks, Dakota, the right to build two free bridges across Red River.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Grand Forks. Dak., may bridge Red River of the North.

That the city of Grand Forks, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Dakota, be, and the same is hereby, authorized by its proper officers to construct and maintain either one or two bridges and approaches thereto over the Red River of the North, at the most accessible points within said city across said river to the most convenient point or points in the State of Minnesota. Said bridge

Free street railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

or bridges shall be constructed to provide for the free passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, for foot passengers and for such street railways as may be authorized by the city of Grand Forks to be constructed over the same.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

To be a lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized as a post-route and shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other postroads in the United States: Provided, That the United States may

Proviso.

Postal telegraph.

construct a postal telegraph over said bridge or bridges without charge therefor.

Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Draw.

Post, p.756.

as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with draw-spans giving a clear waterway, measured at the lowest stage of water Known at the locality, of not less than eighty feet in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier: and the clear width, as herein provided for, shall not be reduced by deposits of riprap or by other material about the piers and abutments; and the spans shall not be of less elevation than three feet above extreme high-water mark, as known at the point of location, measured to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge: and provision shall be made in the location and construction of the abutments and approaches to allow the free passage of floodwater: and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel to, and the bridge itself at right angles to the direction of the current of said stream: Provided, also, That the said draw, or draws, shall be opened

Provisos.

154FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 299. 1888. promptly by said corporation, upon reasonable signal, for the passage of

Lights, etc.

boats, and said city shall maintain, at its own expense, such lights or other signals thereon as the Light House Board may prescribe, and said city shall provide at its own expense such sheer-booms, guide piers, or other device as may be at any time deemed necessary by the Secretary of War to facilitate the safe passage of boats or other water craft through the spans of said bridge. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under authority

Unobstructed navigation.

of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct said navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate

Litigation.

such obstruction, at the expense of said city of Grand Forks, and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction, or alleged obstruction, to the free navigation of said river, caused, or alleged to be caused, by said bridges, or either, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States of the district in which said obstruction or bridges are located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any

Existing laws.

of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt any bridge or bridges constructed by virtue hereof from the operations of the same.

Sec. 4. That any bridge or bridges authorized to be constructed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, designs and drawings of the proposed bridges and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed locations, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plans and locations, or either of them, are approved by the Secretary of War there shall not be any bridge built at said point; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge or bridges, during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That the said city of Grand Forks, in the Territory of Dakota.

Issue of construction bonds.

is hereby authorized and empowered to issue in due form its municipal bonds to an amount not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, payable in twenty years, with interest at seven per centum annually, at said city’s depository in Grand Forks. Dakota, for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses, in whole or in part, for the erection of said bridge or bridges, and all acts or parts of acts of Congress or of the legislative assembly of said Territory of Dakota heretofore passed in conflict with this section be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in such structure or structures, or the entire removal thereof, at the expense of the owners, whenever Congress shall decide that the public interest requires it. is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year, and completed within three years, from the date thereof.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 306: to provide for the survey of certain historic grounds, locations, and military works. 25 Stat. 155 1888-05-24 Chapter 306 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 306, 307. 1888.155

CHAP. 306.—

An Act to provide for the survey of certain historic grounds, locations, and military works.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Survey of historic grounds, etc.

That the Secretary of War be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be made, by an officer of the Engineer Corps, in cooperation with the Maumee Valley Monumental Association, an examination and inspection of each, of the following-named historic grounds, locations, and military works, to wit:

The burial-place on Putin-Bay Island of the sailors of the Navy

Putin-Bay.

in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve. Fort Industry, at the mouth of Swan Creek, on the Maumee River.

Fort Industry.

Fort Miami.

Fort Miami, on the north and west side of the Maumee River, seven miles above Fort Industry. Fort Meigs, and the burial grounds of the soldiers of the war of

Fort Meigs.

eighteen hundred and twelve, near the same, on the south and east bank of the Maumee River, ten miles above the mouth of Swan Creek. A suitable portion of the battlefield of Fallen Timber, on the

Fallen Timber battleground.

north and west bank of the Maumee River, four miles above Fort Meigs, where Anthony Wayne defeated the allied Indian nations under Turkey Foot, August twentieth, seventeen hundred and ninety-four. Fort Defiance, at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee

Fort Defiance.

Rivers, erected by General Wayne in August, seventeen hundred and ninety-four. Fort Wayne, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the confluence of the

Fort Wayne.

Saint Joe and Saint Mary’s Rivers, which was erected by General Wayne in October, seventeen hundred and ninety-four. And he shall cause to be made a survey and full report to Congress

Report to Congress.

of the location, situation, and condition of the same, and the amount of grounds necessary for the proper protection and improvement of the aforesaid works, forts, battlefields, and burial places in and near the same, as well as the probable cost thereof; and the said report shall be accompanied with the necessary maps and drawings.

Sec. 2. That the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars is appropriated.

Appropriation.

out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the expense of the examination and inspection provided for in this act.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 307: authorizing the President of the United States to arrange a conference between the United States of America and the Republics of Mexico, Central and South America, Hayti, San Domingo, and the Empire of Brazil. 25 Stat. 155 1888-05-24 Chapter 307 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 307.—

An Act authorizing the President of the United States to arrange a conference between the United States of America and the Republics of Mexico, Central and South America, Hayti, San Domingo, and the Empire of Brazil.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

International conference of American nations.

That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, requested and authorized to invite the several Governments of the Republics of Mexico, Central and South America. Hayti, San Domingo, and the Empire of Brazil to join the United States in a conference to be held at Washington, in the United States, at such time as he may deem proper, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, for the purpose of discussing and recommending for adoption to their respective Governments some plan of arbitration for the settlement of disagreements and disputes that may hereafter arise between them, and for considering questions relating to the improvement of business intercourse and means of direct communication between said countries, and to encourage such reciprocal commercial relations as will be beneficial to all and secure more extensive markets for the products of each of said countries.

156FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 307. 1888.

Sec. 2. That in forwarding the invitations to the said Governments

Scope of conference.

the President of the United States shall set-forth that the conference is called to consider— First. Measures that shall tend to preserve the peace and promote the prosperity of the several American States. Second. Measures toward the formation of an American customs union, under which the trade of the American Nations with each other shall, so far as possible and profitable, be promoted. Third. The establishment of regular and frequent communication between the ports of the several American States and the ports of each other. Fourth. The establishment of a uniform system of customs regulations in each of the independent American States to govern the mode of importation and exportation of merchandise and port dues and charges, a uniform method of determining the classification and valuation of such merchandise in the ports of each country, and a uniform system of invoices, and the subject of the sanitation of ships and quarantine. Fifth. The adoption of a uniform system of weights and measures, and—laws to protect the patent rights, copyrights, and trademarks of citizens of either country in the other, and for the extradition of criminals. Sixth. The adoption of a common silver coin, to be issued by each Government, the same to be legal tender in all commercial transactions between the citizens of all of the American States. Seventh. An agreement upon and recommendation for adoption to their respective Governments of a definite plan of arbitration of all questions, disputes, and differences that may now or hereafter exist between them, to the end that all difficulties and disputes between such Nations may be peaceably settled and wars prevented. Eighth. And to consider such other subjects relating to the welfare of the several States represented as may be presented by any of said States which are hereby invited to participate in said conference.

Sec. 3. That the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much

Appropriation.

thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the same to be disbursed under the direction and in the discretion of the Secretary of State, for expenses incidental to the conference.

Sec. 4. That the President of the United States shall appoint, by and

Delegates.

with the advice and consent of the Senate, ten delegates to said conference, who shall serve without compensation other than their actual necessary expenses, and the several other States participating in said conference shall be represented by as many delegates as each

Proviso.

Votes.

may elect: Provided, however, That in the disposition of questions to come before said conference no State shall be entitled to more than one vote.

Sec. 5. That the Secretary of State shall appoint such clerks and

Expenses under Secretary of State.

other assistants as shall be necessary, at a compensation to be determined by him. and provide for the daily publication by the Public Printer, m the English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages, of so much of the proceedings of the conference as it shall determine, and

Report.

upon the conclusion of said conference shall transmit a report of the same to the Congress of the United States, together with a statement of the disbursements of the appropriation herein provided for.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 308: to limit the hours that letter-carriers in cities shall be employed per day. 25 Stat. 157 1888-05-24 Chapter 308 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 308– 310. 1888.157

CHAP. 308.—

An Act to limit the hours that letter-carriers in cities shall be employed per day.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Letter-carriers.

Eight hours a day’s work.

That hereafter eight hours shall constitute a day’s work for letter-carriers in cities or postal districts connected therewith, for which they shall receive the same pay as is now paid as for a day’s work of a greater number of hours. If any letter-carrier is employed a greater number of hours per day than eight he shall be paid extra for the same in proportion to the salary now fixed by law.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 309: to increase the limit of cost for the public building in course of erection at Charleston, South Carolina. 25 Stat. 157 1888-05-24 Chapter 309 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 309.—

An Act to increase the limit of cost for the public building in course of erection at Charleston, South Carolina.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charleston. S. C.

Public building.

Limit of cost increased.

Vol. 24, p. 394.

That the limit of cost for the public building about to be erected for the use of the United States courts, post-office, signal service, railway-mail service, and other Government uses, at Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, be fixed at the sum of three hundred thousand dollars instead of the present limit of cost.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 310: to restore to the public domain a part of the Uintah Valley Indian Reservation, in the Territory of Utah, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 157 1888-05-24 Chapter 310 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 310.—

An Act to restore to the public domain a part of the Uintah Valley Indian Reservation, in the Territory of Utah, and for other purposes.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Uintah Valley Indian Reservation.

Portion of. restored to public domain.

That so much of the Uintah Valley Indian Reservation, in the Territory of Utah, established by proclamation of the President, of date of October third, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. as lies within the following boundary, namely: Beginning at milepost numbered nineteen. Du

Boundaries.

Bois’ survey, from the initial point established in township eight south, range twenty east, Salt Lake meridian; thence southerly to the northeast corner of township two south, range one east, Uintah special meridian: thence south along the east boundary of township two south, range one east Uintah special meridian, to the southeast corner of township two south, range one east. Uintah special meridian; thence east along the north boundary of township three south, range two east, Uintah special meridian, to its intersection with the east boundary of the Uintah Indian Reservation, thence in a northwest direction with the eastern boundary line of said reservation to the beginning, be, and the same is hereby, declared to be public lands of the United States and restored to the public domain.

Sec. 2. That said lands shall be disposed of at public or private

Sale of lands.

sale in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, and upon his order, in quantities not exceeding one quarter of a section to any one purchaser, the non-mineral lands for not less than one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre, and not otherwise than for cash: Provided,

Provisos.

Prior locations, etc.

That any location, entry, or entries, mineral or non-mineral, heretofore made or attempted to be made on said lands, or any part thereof, by any qualified person, shall bear date and be allowed the same as if said lands had been public lands at the time of said attempted location or institution of said proceedings, but said mineral entries shall not be completed except upon the payment of twenty dollars an acre, or at that rate for the amount taken up by the claim: And provided further, That all moneys arising from the sales of this

Proceeds to go to Indians.

land shall belong to said Indians and be paid into the Treasury of the 158FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 310, 319, 320. 1888. United States and held or added to any trust funds of said tribes now there.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of the Interior shall submit this act to the

Ratification by Indians.

adult male Indians on said reservation, and the restoration shall take effect on a ratification by three-fourths thereof, and the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe rules for ascertaining the wishes of said Indians and to secure their free action touching the proposed disposal of said lands.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 319: granting certain lands in the Territory of Wyoming for public purposes. 25 Stat. 158 1888-05-28 Chapter 319 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 319.—

An Act granting certain lands in the Territory of Wyoming for public purposes.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wyoming.

Part of Fort Sanders Reservation granted as a fish-hatchery, etc.

That the governor of the Territory of Wyoming is hereby authorized and empowered to cause to be selected and entered of the public lands contained within the boundaries of the Fort Sanders Military Reservation, in said Territory, as soon after the extension of the public surveys through said reservation as practicable, to an amount not exceeding six hundred and forty acres, as nearly as practicable in square form according to the public surveys; that the lands so selected and entered are hereby granted to the Territory of Wyoming, for the purpose of enabling the said Territory to maintain thereon a fish-hatchery, and other

Provisos.

For public use only.

public institutions: Provided, That if the said Territory shall at any time permit the said lands hereby granted to be used for any purpose not contemplated by this act, the said lands shall revert to the United States: Provided, further, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed

Prior rights.

or have the effect to impair the rights of any person in or to any portion of said lands acquired under any law of the United States.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 320: changing the name of the port of Lamberton, in the district of Burlington, New Jersey, to the port of Trenton, in said district. 25 Stat. 158 1888-05-28 Chapter 320 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 320.—

An Act changing the name of the port of Lamberton, in the district of Burlington, New Jersey, to the port of Trenton, in said district.

May 28, 1888.

Whereas, after the constituting of the port of Lamberton, in the

Preamble.

collection district of Burlington, in the State of New Jersey, the borough of Lamberton, where such port is situated, was incorporated into and became a part of the city of Trenton, in said State: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Port of Lamberton, N. J., changed to Trenton.

That the port now known as the port of Lamberton, in the collection district of Burlington, in the State of New Jersey, shall hereafter be known and denominated as the port of Trenton, in said district.

Sec. 2. That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to in

R. S., secs. 2541, 2542, p. 501.

any way affect the validity of any act heretofore done by the collector or any official of said port, nor to in any way affect the official standing of any official of said port, or the powers and duties of

Name only changed.

any such official, the sole intent and purpose of this act being to change the name of said port.

Sec. 3. That this act shall take effect on the first day of July, eighteen

Effect.

hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 321: making an appropriation to enable the several Executive Departments of the Government and the Bureau of Agriculture and the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Museum and Commission of Fish and Fisheries, to participate in the Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States, to be held at Cincinnati. Ohio, from July fourth to October twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. 25 Stat. 159 1888-05-28 Chapter 321 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 321. 1888.159

CHAP. 321.—

An Act making an appropriation to enable the several Executive Departments of the Government and the Bureau of Agriculture and the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Museum and Commission of Fish and Fisheries, to participate in the Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States, to be held at Cincinnati. Ohio, from July fourth to October twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

May 28, 1888.

Whereas, the States which comprise the Northwest Territory and

Preamble.

the adjacent States will hold at Cincinnati, Ohio, from July fourth to October twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, a centennial exposition commemorative of the organization of the Northwest Territory, under the ordinance of seventeen hundred and eighty-seven, in which exposition all the States and Territories of the United States and the General Government have been invited to participate, the object being in said exposition to present a panorama of the nation’s resources and present state of progressive development, by an exhibition of the products of agriculture, of the various industries and fine arts: also the results of advancement made in the sciences: the whole illustrating the opportunities secured to and the possibilities which wait upon the citizens of this Republic; and Whereas the citizens of the Ohio Valley and the several States adjacent thereto have made suitable and adequate preparation and arrangements for holding said exposition, and are desirous—and it being lit and proper—that the several Executive Departments of the Government, the Department of Agriculture, the Smithsonian Institution. including the National Museum and Commission of Fish and Fisheries, should participate in said exhibition: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Executive Departments to be represented at Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States.

That the head of each of the several Executive Departments of the Government, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Museum, and Commission of Fish and Fisheries, under the direction of the President of the United States, be. and they are hereby, authorized and directed to prepare and make

Post, p. 626.

suitable exhibits at the said Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States, to be held at Cincinnati, beginning on the fourth of July awl closing October twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

That there shall be appointed a Committee of Congress composed

Committee of Congress.

of ten members, five to be appointed by the President of the Senate and five by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Said Committee is authorized and directed to visit said exposition and make such-report to Congress in that behalf as they may deem needful and proper: Provided, That the President may in the exercise of

Proviso.

Documents, etc., may be exhibited at Marietta, Ohio.

his discretion allow such documents, and exhibits as relate to early settlement at Marietta, Ohio, and the establishment of civil government in the territory northwest of the Ohio river, to be taken to Marietta and exhibited during the time from July fifteenth to nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, inclusive, under such restrictions and custody as he may direct.

That to enable the several Executive Departments of the Government, the Department of Agriculture and the Smithsonian Institution. including the National Museum, and the Commission of Fish awl Fisheries, to participate in said exposition, to be held as aforesaid, there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury

Appropriation.

not otherwise appropriated, one hundred and forty-seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, apportioned as follows:

For the War Department, seven thousand one hundred and fifty

Distribution.

dollars. For the Navy Department, fifteen thousand dollars. For the State Department, two thousand five hundred dollars. For the Treasury Department, seven thousand five hundred dollars. 160FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 321, 336. 1888. For the Interior Department, thirty-six thousand one hundred dollars. For the Department of Agriculture, twenty thousand dollars. For the Post-Office Department, five thousand dollars. For the Department of Justice, two thousand dollars. For the Smithsonian Institution, including the Commission of Fish and Fisheries, fifty thousand dollars. For expenses of the Committee of Congress two thousand five hundred dollars. That the President may, if in his judgment it shall be deemed necessary

Transfer of funds.

and expedient in order to secure the best results with greatest economy, transfer a part of the fund hereby apportioned to one Department or bureau to another Department or bureau. The term bureau wherever used herein shall be construed to include the Agricultural Department, the Smithsonian Institution, and Commission of Fish and Fisheries. That the President of the United States is hereby authorized to

Disbursing officer.

detail an officer of the pay department of the Army or Navy to disburse the fund appropriated by this act. The payments on account of expenses incurred in carrying out and

Accounts.

into effect the provisions hereof shall be made on itemized vouchers approved by the representative of the Department incurring the liability, and a person to be designated by the President to make final

Proviso.

Expenses of Congressional Committee.

audit of said accounts: Provided, That payment of the expenses incurred by the Committee of Congress shall be made on vouchers approved by the chairman of said committee That the head of each of said Executive Departments and of the

Departmental, etc., representatives.

Department of Agriculture, Smithsonian Institution and Commission of Fish and Fisheries shall, from among the officers or employees thereof, appoint a suitable person to act as representative of such Department or bureau, and said representative shall, under the direction and control of the head of the Department or bureau, supervise the preparation and conduct of the exhibits herein provided for. That no officer or employee appointed as aforesaid shall be paid

Not to receive extra pay.

extra or additional compensation by reason of services rendered in virtue of such employment; but nothing herein shall be so construed as to prevent the payment of the just and reasonable expenses of any committee, officer, or employee appointed or employed under and by virtue of the provisions of this act. That all articles imported from the Republic of Mexico or the Dominion

Articles from Mexico or Canada to be admitted free of duty.

of Canada for the purpose of being exhibited at said exposition shall be admitted free of duty, subject however, to such conditions and regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury may impose and prescribe.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 336: granting to the Washington and Idaho Railroad Company the right of way through the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation. 25 Stat. 160 1888-05-30 Chapter 336 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 336.—

An Act granting to the Washington and Idaho Railroad Company the right of way through the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation.

May 30, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington and Idaho Railroad Company granted right of way through Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation.

That the right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Washington and Idaho Railroad Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of Washington, for the extension of its railroad through the lands in Idaho Territory set apart for the use of the Coeur d’Alene Indians by executive order, commonly

Location.

known as the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation, beginning at a point on the westerly line of said reservation near the junction of the Washington and Idaho Railroad with the Idaho Branch of said road, near Lone Pine, in Washington Territory, and running thence in a northerly direction across the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation to a point near the mouth of the Saint Joseph’s River, on the Coeur FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 336. 1888.161 d’Alene Lake, thence in a northeasterly direction along the east side of the Coeur d’Alene Lake to the Coeur d’Alene River, and thence in a generally easterly direction, by the Coeur d’Alene Mission, to the east line of the reservation.

Sec. 2. That the right of way hereby granted to said company

Dimension.

shall be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad as aforesaid: and said company shall also have the right to take from said lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said railroad; also, ground adjacent to such right of way for station-buildings, depots,

Stations, etc.

machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of road.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to

Compensation.

fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such right of way, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof, and also to ascertain and fix the amount of compensation to be made individual members of the tribe for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road; but no right of any kind

Maps, etc., to be filed with and approved by Secretary of the interior.

shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroad, and including the points for station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein, and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid: and the surveys, construction, and operation of such railroad, including charges of transportation, shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry out this provision: Provided,

Proviso.

Consent of Indians.

That the consent of the Indians to said right of way shall be obtained by said railroad company in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe, before any right under this act shall accrue to said company.

Sec. 4. That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage

Assignment.

this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said

Provisos.

Mortgage.

franchise, together with the rolling-stock, for money to construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted

Commencement and completion.

herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order across said reservation within two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall accept this right of way

Condition of acceptance.

upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant of laud or its occupancy than is hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

mentioned in tins section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 6. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal this act.

Received by the President, May 18, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 337: to grant to the Fort Smith and El Paso Railway Company a right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 162 1888-05-30 Chapter 337 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 162FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 337. 1888.

CHAP. 337.—

An Act to grant to the Fort Smith and El Paso Railway Company a right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

May 30, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Smith and El Paso Railway Company may construct railway. telegraph, and telephone line through Indian Territory.

That the Fort Smith and El Paso Railway Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas, be, and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing. owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway, telegraph, and telephone line through the Indian Territory;

Location.

said line to begin at a point at or near the city of Fort Smith, on the western boundary of the State of Arkansas, running thence by the most practicable route to a crossing of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad at a point at or near the town of Savanna, in the Choctaw Nation; thence in a westerly direction to a point at or near Cherokee Town, in the Chickasaw Nation: and thence westerly to a point at or near the southwest corner of the Indian Territory: with the right to construct, use, and maintain such tracks, turnouts, sidings, and extensions hereinafter mentioned as such company may deem necessary and to their interest to construct along, upon the right of way hereby granted; said line to be located in sections of twenty-five miles each, as working sections: and before work is begun on any such section the definite line and location thereof is to be submitted to and approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Dimension.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one hundred feet in width through said Indian Territory, and to take and use a strip of land two hundred feet in width, with a length of three

Stations.

thousand feet, in addition to right of way. for stations for every ten miles of road, with the right to use such additional ground where there are heavy cuts or fills as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed, not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side of said right of way, or as much thereof as may be included

Provisos.

in said cut or fill: Provided, That no more than said addition of land shall be taken for anyone station: Provided further, That

To be used for railroad, etc., purposes only.

no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the nation or tribe of Indians from which the same shall have been taken.

Sec. 3. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Damages.

lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of any of the Indian nations or tribes through which it may be constructed, full compensation shall lie made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway. In case of failure to make amicable settlement with any occupant, such compensation shall be determined by the appraisement of three disinterested referees, to be appointed one (who shall act as chairman) by the President of the United States, one by the chief of the nation to which said occupant belongs, and one by said railroad company, who,

Appraisement.

before entering upon the duties of their appointment,

Compensation.

shall take and subscribe, before a district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, an oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointment, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to and filed with the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days from the completion thereof; and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in case of the absence of a member. after due notice.

Substitution.

And upon the failure of either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be filled by the district 163 judge of the court held at Fort Smith, Arkansas, or at the district court for the northern district of Texas, or at the district court of Kansas upon the application of the other party. The chairman of said board shall appoint the time and place for all hearings within the nation to which such occupant belongs. Each of said referees shall receive for his services the sum of four dollars

Referees.

per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any case submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile. Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by the courts of said

Witness fees.

Costs.

nations. Costs, including compensation of the referees, shall be made a part of the award, and be paid by such railroad company. In case the referees can not agree, then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party being dissatisfied with the finding of the referees shall have the right, within ninety days after the making of the award and notice of the same, to appeal by original

Appeal.

petition to the district court held at Fort Smith, Arkansas, or the district court for the northern district of Texas, or the district court of Kansas, which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject-matter of said petition, according to the laws of the State in which the same shall be heard provided for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. When proceedings have been commenced in court, the railway company shall pay double the amount of the award into court to abide the judgment

On deposit of double the award work may begin.

thereof, and then have the right to enter upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of the railroad.

Sec. 4. That said railroad company shall not charge the inhabitants

Freight rates.

of said Territory a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized by the laws of the States of Texas and Arkansas for services or transportation of the same kind: Provided, That passenger rates on said

Provisos.

Passenger rates.

railway shall not exceed three cents per mile. Congress hereby reserves the right to regulate the charges for freight and passengers on said railway and messages on said telegraph and telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in said Territory within the limits of which said railway, or a part thereof, shall be located; and then such State government or governments shall be authorized to fix and regulate the cost of transportation of persons and freights within their respective limits by said railway; but Congress expressly reserves the right to fix and regulate at all times

Right to regulate reserved.

the cost of such transportation by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one State into another, or shall extend into more than one State: Provided, however, That the rate of such transportation of passengers, local or interstate,

Maximum.

shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided further, That said railway company shall carry the mail at such prices as

Mails.

Congress may by law provide; and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of

Additional compensation to tribes.

the Interior, for the benefit of the particular nations or tribes through whose lands said line may be located, the sum of fifty dollars, in addition to compensation provided for in this act for property taken and damages done to individual occupants by the construction of the railway, for each mile of railway that it may construct in said Territory. said payments to be made in installments of one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars as each working section of twenty-five miles of road is graded: Provided, That if the general council of either of

Provisos.

Appeal of general council as to allowance.

the nations or tribes through whose laud said railway may be located shall, within four months after the filing of maps of definite location as set forth in section six of this act, dissent from the allowances provided for in this section, and shall certify the same to the Secretary of the Interior, then all compensation to be paid to such dissenting nation or tribe under the provisions of this act shall be determined as provided in section three for the determination of the compensation to be 164 paid to the individual occupant of lands, with the right of appeal to the courts upon the same terms, conditions, and requirements as therein

Award to be in lieu of compensation.

provided: Provided further, That the amount awarded or adjudged to be paid by said railway company for said dissenting nation or tribe shall be in lieu of the compensation that said nation or tribe would be entitled to receive under the foregoing provision. Said company

Annual rental.

shall also pay, so long as said Territory is owned and occupied by the Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of fifteen dollars per annum for each mile of railway it shall construct in the said Territory. The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of this act shall be apportioned by him. in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force among the different nations and tribes, according to the number of miles of railway that may be constructed by said railway company through their lands: Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long as said lands are occupied and

Taxation.

possessed by said nations and tribes, to impose such additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem just amt proper for their benefit; and any Territory or State hereafter formed through which said railway shall have been established may exercise the like power as to such part of said railway as may lie within its limits. Said railway company shall have the right to survey and locate its railway immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 6. That said company shall cause maps showing the route of

Maps to be filed.

its located line through said Territory to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and also to be filed in the office of the principal chief of each of the nations or tribes through whose lands said railway may be located, and after the filing of said maps no claim for a subsequent settlement and improvement upon the right of way shown by said maps shall be valid as against said company:

Proviso.

Provided, That when a map showing any portion of said railway company’s located line is filed as herein provided for, said company

Commencing work.

shall commence grading said located line within six months thereafter, or such location shall be void; and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in sections of twenty-five miles before construction of any such section shall be begun.

Sec. 7. That the officers, servants, and employees of said company

Employees may reside on right of way.

necessary to the construction and management of said road shall be allowed to reside, while so engaged, upon such right of way, hut subject to the provisions of the Indian intercourse laws, and such rules and regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with said intercourse laws.

Sec. 8. That the United States circuit and district courts for the

Jurisdiction of courts.

northern district of Texas, the western district of Arkansas, and the district of Kansas, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress, shall have, without reference to the amount in controversy, concurrent jurisdiction over all controversies arising between said Fort Smith and El Paso Railway Company and the nations and tribes through whose territory said railway shall be constructed. Said courts shall have like jurisdiction, without reference to the amount in controversy, over all controversies arising between the inhabitants of said nations or tribes and said railway company; and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian Territory, without distinction as to citizenship of the parties, so far as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Sec. 9. That said railway company shall build at least four sections,

Commencement and completion.

of twenty-five miles each, of its railway in said Territory within three years after the passage of this act, and the remainder thereof within five years, or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built; that said railroad company shall

Fences, etc.

construct and maintain continually all fences, road, and highway crossings and necessary bridges over said railway wherever said FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 337– 339. 1888.165 roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way, or may be by the proper authorities laid out across the same.

Sec. 10. That the said Fort Smith and El Paso Railway Company

Condition of acceptance.

Violation to forfeit.

operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 11. That all mortgages executed by said railway company

Record of mortgages.

Sec. 12. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal this act; and the right of way herein and hereby granted shall not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever, prior to the construction and completion of the road, except as to mortgages or other liens that may be given or secured thereon to aid in the construction thereof.

Received by the President, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 338: to revive the grade of General in the United States Army. 25 Stat. 165 1888-06-01 Chapter 338 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 338.—

An Act to revive the grade of General in the United States Army.

June 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rank of General in the Army revived.

Rank of Lieutenant-General discontinued.

That the grade of Lieutenant-General of the Army is hereby discontinued and is merged in the grade of General of the Army of the United States, which grade shall continue during the lifetime of the present Lieutenant-General of the Army, after which such grade shall also cease; and the President of the United States is hereby authorized to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a General of the Army of the United States.

Sec. 2. That the pay and allowances of the General be the same as heretofore allowed for that grade.

Approved, June 1, 1888.

Chap. 339: authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay certain citizens of Chicago, employees of the customhouse, for extra time service. 25 Stat. 165 1888-06-04 Chapter 339 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 339.—

An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay certain citizens of Chicago, employees of the customhouse, for extra time service.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation for certain employees in Chicago customhouse.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the following-named persons or their assigns the amounts hereinafter set forth, to wit:

To A. W. Irwin, the sum of three hundred and seventy-nine dollars and fifty cents. 166FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 339– 341. 1888. To David M. Bannister, the sum of two hundred and seventy-five dollars and sixty-two cents. To Robert Ayers, the sum of seventy-six dollars and twenty-five cents. To Michael Crawford. John Howard, Alexander Brown, and A. J. Sherming, each the sum of forty-five dollars and seventy-five cents. To Henry Erbe, the sum of thirty-four dollars and fifty cents. To John N. Ford, the sum of fifty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents To John Hanson, the sum of ninety-one dollars and twenty-five cents. To Henry Jones, the sum of fifty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents To Mathias Steger, the sum of eighty-eight dollars and twenty-five cents. To John Regan, the sum of one hundred and twenty-four dollars and sixty-nine cents. To George R. Carpenter, the sum of seventy-four dollars and eighty-one cents. To Michael Murray, the sum of one hundred and fifteen dollars. To John Degnan, the sum of sixty-nine dollars. To Noble Hillard, the sum of eighty-two dollars and fifty cents. To Anton Nieman, one hundred and nineteen dollars. To C. E. Putnam, sixty-four dollars and fifty-one cents. To F. G. Harlan, ninety-eight dollars and thirty-nine cents. To James H. White, one hundred and thirty-six dollars and fifty cents. To E. C. McCune, one hundred and fifty dollars; the same being the amounts shown upon the original payrolls of the customhouse, Chicago, Illinois, signed by the officers in charge, to be due said persons for service rendered in the said customhouse building.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 340: to amend section fifty-three hundred and eighty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States, in relation to timber depredations. 25 Stat. 166 1888-06-04 Chapter 340 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 340.—

An Act to amend section fifty-three hundred and eighty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States, in relation to timber depredations.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Punishment for timber depredations.

R. S., sec. 5388, p. 1044, amended.

That section fifty-three hundred and eighty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States be amended so as to read as follows: “Every person who unlawfully cuts, or aids or is employed in unlawfully cutting, or wantonly destroys or procures to be wantonly destroyed, any timber standing upon the land of the United States which, in pursuance of law, may be reserved or purchased for military or other purposes, or upon

Extended to Indian lands.

any Indian reservation, or lands belonging to or occupied by any tribe of Indians under authority of the United States, shall pay a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or be imprisioned not more than twelve months, or both, in the discretion of the court.”

Approved, June 4, 1888.

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CHAP. 341.—

An Act to establish a port of delivery at Grand Rapids, Michigan.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Grand Rapids, Mich., made port of delivery.

That Grand Rapids, in the State of Michigan, be. and the same is hereby, constituted a port of delivery; and that the privileges of immediate

Immediate transportation privileges.

Vol. 21, p. 174.

transportation of dutiable merchandise conferred by the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 341– 344. 1888.167 in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,” be, and the same are hereby, extended to said port.

Sec. 2. That there shall be appointed by the President a surveyor

Surveyor to be appointed.

of customs for said port, who shall reside at said port, and who shall receive a salary to be determined in amount by the Secretary of the Treasury, not exceeding one thousand two hundred dollars per annum.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 342: authorizing the construction and repair of the roads from the entrance to the reservation of the Presidio, at San Francisco. California, to the national cemetery on the same, and the fencing and protection of the said reservation and the cemetery thereon. 25 Stat. 167 1888-06-04 Chapter 342 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 342.—

An Act authorizing the construction and repair of the roads from the entrance to the reservation of the Presidio, at San Francisco. California, to the national cemetery on the same, and the fencing and protection of the said reservation and the cemetery thereon.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Presidio, San Francisco, Cal.

Appropriation for approach to national cemetery, etc.

That the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the construction and repair of the roads and walks leading to the United States national cemetery on the reservation of the Presidio of San Francisco, planting trees and shrubs, and for the protection and fencing of the said roads and reservation in which the cemetery is situated, and also for the preservation of the same and its springs of water used for irrigating the post and cemetery from drifting sand, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War: Provided, That whenever called upon by the

Proviso.

Preserving order.

proper military authorities, the city of San Francisco shall be permitted to send any part of its police force to arrest trespassers, intruders, and disorderly persons upon said reservation.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 343: to authorize United States marshals to arrest offenders and fugitives from justice in Indian Territory. 25 Stat. 167 1888-06-04 Chapter 343 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 343.—

An Act to authorize United States marshals to arrest offenders and fugitives from justice in Indian Territory.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian Territory.

Marshals to execute process in.

That alter the passage of this act any United States marshal is hereby authorized and required, when necessary to execute any process connected with any criminal proceeding issued out of the circuit or district court of the United States for the district of which he is marshal, or by any commissioner of either of said courts, to enter the Indian Territory, and to execute the same therein in the same manner that he is now required by law to execute like processes in his own district.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 344: granting to the Billings, Clark’s Fork and Cooke City Railroad Company the right of way through the Crow Indian Reservation. 25 Stat. 167 1888-06-04 Chapter 344 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 344.—

An Act granting to the Billings, Clark’s Fork and Cooke City Railroad Company the right of way through the Crow Indian Reservation.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Billings, Clark’s Fork and Cooke City Railroad Company granted right of way through Crow Indian Reservation, Montana.

That the right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Billings Clark’s Fork and Cooke City Railroad Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of Montana, for the extension of its railroad through the lauds in Montana Territory set apart for the use of the Crow Indians, commonly known as the Crow Indian Reservation, beginning at a point on the northern

Location.

line of said reserve at or near where Clark’s Fork empties into the Yellowstone River, and thence following in a southerly direction 168FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 344. 1888. to a point at or near where said Clark’s Fork crosses the southern line of the said Crow Reserve: also a branch line of railway to be constructed for a distance of ten miles up Bear Creek, and commencing from the point where said Bear Creek empties into said Clark’s Fork; with the right to construct, use, and maintain tracks, turnouts, and sidings.

Sec. 2. That the right of way hereby granted to said company

Width.

shall be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad as aforesaid; and said company shall also have the

Material.

right to take from said lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said railroad; also ground adjacent to such right of way for

Stations, etc.

station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of road.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to

Compensation.

fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such right of way and material, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof, and also to ascertain and fix the amount of compensation to be made individual members of the tribe for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road; but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any

Survey, etc.

part of the right of way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroad, and including the points for station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein, and until the compensation aforesaid has been filed and paid; and the surveys, construction, and operation of such railroad shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of

Proviso.

the Interior may make to carry out this provision: Provided, That the President of the United States may, in his discretion, require that

Consent of Indians.

the consent of the Indians to said right of way shall be obtained by said railway company, in such manner as he may prescribe, before any right under this act shall accrue to said company.

Sec. 4. That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage

Not transferable till completion.

this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be

Provisos.

Mortgage.

completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said franchise, together with the rolling-stock, for money to construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted

Commencement and completion.

herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order within two years from the passage of

Not to touch Yellowstone Park.

this act: And provided further, That no part of said line shall touch any portion of the Yellowstone National Park.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall accept this right of way

Condition of acceptances.

upon the expressed condition, binding upon itself, its successors, and assigns, that they will neither aid, assist, nor advise in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant of land or its occupancy than is

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

heretofore provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 6. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act. That this act shall be in force from its passage.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 345: granting to the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company the right of way through the Lac de Flambeau Indian Reservation, in the State of Wisconsin. 25 Stat. 169 1888-06-04 Chapter 345 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 345, 361. 1888.169

CHAP. 345.—

An Act granting to the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company the right of way through the Lac de Flambeau Indian Reservation, in the State of Wisconsin.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company granted right of way through Lac de Flambeau Indian Reservation, Wisconsin.

That there is hereby granted to the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, and its assigns, the right of way for the extension of its railroad through the Lac de Flambeau Indian Reservation in said State, the said Indians having consented by Treaty to

Consent.

a reservation by the United States of the power to grant right of way through said reservation. Such right of way shall be fifty feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad, and said

Width.

company shall also have the right to take from the lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, and earth necessary for

Material.

the construction of said railroad; also grounds adjacent to such right of way. for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks,

Stations, etc.

turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of two stations within the limits of said reservation.

Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to

Compensation.

fix the amount of compensation to be paid to the Indians for such right of way, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof; and also to ascertain and fix the amount to be paid to individual members of the tribe for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road: but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for. until plats thereof, made upon actual survey, for the definite location

Survey.

of such railroad, and including the grounds for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and until the compensation aforesaid shall have been fixed and paid, and the consent of the Indians on said reservation as to the amount of said compensation shall have been first obtained in a manner satisfactory to the President of the United States: Provided,

Provisos.

Payment.

That if said Indians shall refuse to accept a sum which in the judgment of the President is a just compensation for said right of way, the said compensation shall then be ascertained in such manner as the President shall direct having due regard to the rights of the Indians in which event the said company shall have the right to take and occupy said right of way by paying the compensation so ascertained in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior shall direct. Said company is hereby authorized to enter upon such reservation for the purpose of surveying and locating its line of railroad: Provided, That said railroad shall be located, constructed, and operated

Regulations.

with due regard to the rights of the Indians and under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That the rights herein granted shall be forfeited by said

To be constructed in three years.

company unless the road is constructed through said reservation within three years.

Sec. 4. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 361: to provide a building for the use of the United States courts, post-office, custom-office, and internal-revenue office at Vicksburg, Mississippi. 25 Stat. 169 1888-06-06 Chapter 361 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 361.—

An Act to provide a building for the use of the United States courts, post-office, custom-office, and internal-revenue office at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Vicksburg. Miss.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be constructed a suitable building, with fireproof vaults, at 170FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 361, 362. 1888. Vicksburg, in the State of Mississippi, for the accommodation of the United States courts, post-office, custom-office, and internal-revenue

Site, plans, etc.

office, at a cost not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, including cost of site; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury

Cost.

Provisos.

involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred thousand dollars for site and building: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until the plans, specifications, and full estimates for said building shall have

Title, etc.

been made according to law, and a valid title to the land for the site of said building shall be vested in the United States, and the State of Mississippi shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of any civil process therein: And provided further, That the site so purchased or acquired by condemnation proceedings shall leave the

Open space.

building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet, including streets and alleys.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 362: to authorize the sale of a tract of land in the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas. 25 Stat. 170 1888-06-06 Chapter 362 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 362.—

An Act to authorize the sale of a tract of land in the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Leavenworth Reservation, Kansas.

Sale of part of, authorized.

That the Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company, of Leavenworth, Kansas, a body corporate organized and existing under the laws of the State of Kansas, shall have the right to purchase from the United

Post, p. 863.

States that parcel and tract of land in the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, State of Kansas, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the north line of Metropolitan avenue in the extension of the west line of the land owned by the

Boundaries.

Leavenworth Coal Company; thence north in the extension of said west line five hundred feet; thence east parallel to the north line of Metropolitan avenue eight hundred and twenty feet, more or less, to railroad right of way: thence on the west line of said right of way five hundred and three feet, more or less, to the north line of Metropolitan avenue; thence west on the north line of Metropolitan avenue eight hundred and fifty feet, more or less, to the place of beginning; containing nine

Right to coal reserved.

and three-fourths acres, more or less, reserving to the United States or assigns, the coal or royalty for coal underlying the same.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of War is hereby directed to appoint a

Secretary of War to appoint board of survey.

commission of three competent Army officers, which shall, without unnecessary delay, examine and report the value of the tract of land hereinbefore described, and report to the Secretary of War. On receipt of such report the Secretary of War shall forward a certified copy thereof to each the Secretary of the Interior and the

Proviso.

Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company: Provided, That the report of the board of Army officers on the subject of the value of the land in question shall not be operative until the same is

Approval.

Patent to issue.

approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That whenever the Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company aforesaid being thus notified of the valuation of the said lands, shall pay to the Secretary of War. in lawful money, the amount of said appraisal, and shall notify the Secretary of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 362, 363. 1888.171 Interior of such payment, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to cause to be issued to the Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company a patent to the said lands, and on such deposit being made and notice to the Secretary of the Interior being given, the said company may enter upon, possess, use, and occupy the said lands.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 363: authorizing the construction of bridges across the Cape Fear River, Black River, and the Northeast River, in the State of North Carolina. 25 Stat. 171 1888-06-06 Chapter 363 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 363.—

An Act authorizing the construction of bridges across the Cape Fear River, Black River, and the Northeast River, in the State of North Carolina.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company may bridge Cape Fear, Black, and Northeast. Rivers. North Carolina.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina, its successors and assigns, to construct and maintain bridges, and approaches thereto, over the Cape Fear River at or near the town of Fayetteville, in the State of North Carolina, over the Black River, in the county of Bladen, and over the Northeast River, in the County of New Hanover, in said State, at such point or points as said railway company may desire or find most practicable in the final location of its road to the city of Wilmington

Sec. 2. That said bridges shall be so constructed either by draw,

Unobstructed navigation to be secured.

span, or otherwise, that a free and unobstructed passage may be secured to all vessels, boats, or other water craft navigating said rivers.

Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

To be lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of other post-roads of the United States. And equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 4. That if either of said bridges authorized to be constructed

Draws.

by this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge the draw shall be opened promptly by said corporation upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals

Lights.

on said bridge or bridges as the Light-House Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act, which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river or rivers; and if any bridge or bridges erected under such authority, shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction, and all such obstructions shall be removed and alterations made at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as

Proviso.

Existing laws.

to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt any bridge erected under this act from the operations of the same.

Sec. 5. That all railroad companies desiring the use of the bridge

Other companies may use.

constructed under this act shall have, and be entitled to. equal rights and privileges, relative to the passage of railway trains, cars, and locomotives over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of the said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all such matters of difference 172FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 363, 364. 1888.between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing

Secretary of War to decide compensation.

of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 6. That any bridge erected or authorized to be constructed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

under this act shall be built and located under, and subject to. such regulations for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object, said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawing of said bridge or bridges, for his examination and approval, and a map of its location, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and in all things shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War, and until such plan and location of said bridge or bridges are approved, they shall not be built.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is expressly

Amendment.

reserved.

Sec. 8. That this act shall take effect and be in force from and

Effect.

after its passage.

Sec. 9. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of the approval of this act.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 364: to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River, and its tributaries, by the Louisville, Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company. 25 Stat. 172 1888-06-06 Chapter 364 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 364.—

An Act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River, and its tributaries, by the Louisville, Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisville. Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company may bridge Kentucky River and tributaries, Kentucky.

That the Louisville, Cincinnati and Virginia Railway Company, a corporation organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be, and it is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky; and also a bridge or bridges over the tributaries or forks of said river, at such point or points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river, or its tributaries or forks. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the company by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals and for

Tolls.

foot-passengers; and all tolls charged for the passage of vehicles, animals, and foot-passengers over said bridge shall be subject to modification and approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act. and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States.

Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location thereof; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. All changes required by the Secretary of War in the structure of said bridge, or its entire removal after the same is constructed, shall be at the expense of the company owning or controlling said bridge; and in event of any litigation in FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 364, 365, 369. 1888.173 reference to said bridge, or any part thereof, the same shall be had in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof may be located.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

or bridges shall have, and be entitled to. equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of reasonable compensation therefor; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or companies desiring to use same shall fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of same, all matters of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of

Secretary of War to decide terms.

War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 365: to enlarge, improve, and make repairs upon the United States courthouse and post-office building in Atlanta, Georgia, and to appropriate money therefor. 25 Stat. 173 1888-06-06 Chapter 365 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 365.—

An Act to enlarge, improve, and make repairs upon the United States courthouse and post-office building in Atlanta, Georgia, and to appropriate money therefor.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Atlanta, Ga.

Public building to be enlarged, etc.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to enlarge, improve, and make repairs upon the United States courthouse and post-office building in Atlanta, Georgia; and said enlargements, improvements, and repairs to be made upon plans and specifications under and by direction of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury.

Sec. 2. That for the purposes named in the preceding section the

Appropriation.

sum of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 369: making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 173 1888-06-07 Chapter 369 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 369.—

An Act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

June 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pension appropriations.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the payment of pensions for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes, namely:

For Army and Navy pensions as follows: For invalids, widows,

Invalid, etc., pensions.

minor children, and dependent relatives, and survivors and widows of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and with Mexico, eighty million four hundred and seventy-three thousand dollars: Provided,

Provisos.

Navy pensions.

That the appropriation aforesaid for Navy pensions shall be paid from the income of the Navy pension fund, so far as the same may be sufficient for that purpose: And provided further, That all pensions

Widows’ pensions to date from death of husband.

R. S., secs. 4709, 4710. pp. 917, 918.

which have been, or which may hereafter be, granted under the general laws regulating pensions to widows in consequence of death occurring from a cause which originated in the service since the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, shall commence from the date of death of the husband: And provided further, That the amount expended under each of the above items shall be

Accounts.

174FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 369, 370. 1888. accounted for separately: And provided further, That all United

Oaths to be administered by officers free.

States officers now authorized to administer oaths are hereby required and directed to administer any and all oaths required to be made by pensioners and their witnesses, in the execution of their vouchers for their pensions free of charge. For fees and expenses of examining surgeons for services rendered

Examining surgeons’ fees. etc.

within the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one million dollars. And each member of each examining board shall, as now authorized by law. receive the sum of two dollars for the examination of each applicant whenever five or a less number shall be examined on any one day. and one dollar for the examination of each

Proviso.

Examinations.

additional applicant on such day: Provided, That if twenty or more applicants appear on one day, no fewer than twenty shall, if practicable, be examined on said day, and that if fewer examinations be then made, twenty or more having appeared, then there shall be paid for the first examinations made on the next examination day the fee of one dollar only until twenty examinations shall have been made. For the salaries of eighteen agents for the payment of pensions, at

Agents’ salaries.

four thousand dollars each, seventy-two thousand dollars. For clerk-hire, one hundred and seventy-eight thousand dollars:

Clerk-hire.

Proviso.

Apportionment.

Provided, That the amount of clerk-hire for each agency shall be apportioned as nearly as practicable in proportion to the number of pensioners paid at each agency. For fuel, seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Fuel.

Lights.

Stationery, etc.

For lights, seven hundred and fifty dollars. For stationery and other necessary expenses, to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, sixteen thousand dollars. For rents, eighteen thousand two hundred dollars. And the Secretary

Rents.

Rooms in public buildings where practicable.

of the Treasury, where practicable, shall cause suitable rooms to be set apart in the public buildings under his control in cities where pension agencies are located, which shall be acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior, for the use and occupancy of the said agencies respectively.

Approved, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 370: for the erection of a public building at Tallahassee, Florida. 25 Stat. 174 1888-06-07 Chapter 370 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 370.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Tallahassee, Florida.

June 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tallahassee. Fla.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide, a site for, and cause to be erected, a suitable building, with proper fireproof vaults therein, for the accommodation of the courts of the United States,

Site, plans, etc.

post-office, land-office, internal-revenue offices, and other Government offices, at the city of Tallahassee, Florida. The site and building thereon, when completed, upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall

Estimates.

not exceed the cost of seventy-five thousand dollars, nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the

Cost.

Proviso.

sum of seventy-five thousand dollars for site and building; Provided, That no money to be appropriated for this purpose shall be

Title, etc.

available until a valid title to the site of said building shall be vested in the United States, to be approved by the Attorney-General, and until the State of Florida shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 370– 372. 1888.175 shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of any civil process therein. And the sum of seventy-five thousand

Appropriation.

dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, to be used and expended in the purchase of said site and toward the construction of said building: Provided, That the site shall leave the

Proviso.

building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet, including streets and alleys

Open space.

around the same.

Approved, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 371: to increase the appropriation for the erection of the public building at Sacramento, California. 25 Stat. 175 1888-06-07 Chapter 371 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 371.—

An Act to increase the appropriation for the erection of the public building at Sacramento, California.

June 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sacramento, Cal.

Public building.

Limit of cost increased.

That the amount heretofore fixed as the limit of cost for the erection of a public building, by the United States Government, at Sacramento, California, be, and the same is hereby, increased to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and that sum is hereby fixed as the limit of cost for the erection of said building, including site.

Sec. 2. That the officers of the United States Government having

Contracts.

charge of the erection of public buildings are authorized and required to be governed by the limitation hereby prescribed in making contracts for the erection of said building.

Sec. 3. That the additional sum of fifty thousand dollars be, and

Appropriation.

the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be used and expended for the purposes provided in this act.

Approved, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 372: for the erection of a public building in Paterson, New Jersey. 25 Stat. 175 1888-06-07 Chapter 372 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 372.—

An Act for the erection of a public building in Paterson, New Jersey.

June 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Paterson, N. J.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, or acquire by condemnation proceedings or otherwise, a site for, and cause to be erected thereon, a suitable building, with fireproof vaults therein, for the accommodation of the post-office and other Government offices, at the city of Paterson. New Jersey. The plans, specifications, and full estimates for said building shall be previously made and approved according to law, and shall not exceed for the site and building complete the sum of eighty thousand dollars:

Site, plans, etc.

Proviso.

Open space.

Provided, That the site shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet, including streets and alleys; and no money appropriated for this purpose shall be available until a valid title to the

Title, etc.

site for said building shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of New Jersey shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Sec. 2. That the sum of eighty thousand dollars be, and the same

Appropriation.

is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be used and expended for the purpose provided in this act.

Approved, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 373: to amend an act entitled “An act to establish agricultural stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of the acts supplementary thereto.” 25 Stat. 176 1888-06-07 Chapter 373 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 176FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 370– 372. 1888.

CHAP. 373.—

An Act to amend an act entitled “An act to establish agricultural stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of the acts supplementary thereto.”

June 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agricultural experiment stations.

Vol. 24, p. 440.

That the grant of money authorized by the act of Congress entitled “An act to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved July second eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of acts supplementary thereto,” are subject as therein provided to the legislative assent of the States or Territories to be affected thereby; but as to such installments of the appropriations as may be now due or may hereafter

Governor may give assent if legislature be not in session.

become due. when the legislature may not be in session, the governor of said State or Territory may make the assent therein provided, and upon a duly certified copy thereof to the Secretary of the Treasury he shall cause the same to be paid in the manner provided in the act of which this is amendatory, until the termination of the next regular session of the legislature of such State or Territory.

Approved, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 374: making appropriations to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for expenses of collecting the revenue from customs for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 176 1888-06-08 Chapter 374 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 374.—

An Act making appropriations to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for expenses of collecting the revenue from customs for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Customs revenue.

Deficiency appropriations for collecting, etc.

That to defray the expenses of collecting the revenue from customs for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in addition to the amount heretofore appropriated, the sum of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended by, or under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, who is authorized to cause to be paid therefrom the full compensation which the employees in the customs-revenue service would have been entitled to receive had no order been made reducing their compensation in consequence of an estimated deficiency in the appropriation.

Sec. 2. For Army and Navy pensions, as follows: For invalids,

Pensions.

widows, minor children, and dependent relatives, and survivors and widows of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, three million five hundred thousand dollars, to supply a deficiency on account of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight:

Provisos.

Navy pensions.

Provided, That the appropriation aforesaid for Navy pensions shall be paid from the income of the Navy pension fund, so far as the same may be sufficient for that purpose: And provided further, That the

Accounts.

amount expended under each of the above items shall be accounted for separately.

Sec. 3. That the appropriation of one hundred and ninety thousand

Heating apparatus for public buildings.

Appropriations continued.

Vol. 24, p. 511.

dollars made by the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, for heating apparatus to be furnished before June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, for the following new public buildings, namely: Aberdeen, Mississippi; Augusta, Maine: Clarksburg, West Virginia; Columbus, Ohio; Concord, New Hampshire; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Dallas. Texas; Erie, Pennsylvania; Hannibal, Missouri; Jefferson City, Missouri; Leavenworth, Kansas; Lynchburg, Virginia; Macon, Georgia; New Albany, Indiana; Pensacola, Florida; Peoria. Illinois; Quincy. Illinois; Shreveport, Louisiana; Syracuse, New York; Terre Haute, Indiana; Toledo, Ohio; Tyler, Texas; and Waco, Texas; shall continue available to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to fulfill contracts entered into therefor prior to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 373, 374. 1888.177 senate.

Senate.

For contingent expenses, for fiscal year eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-eight, namely: For postage stamps for the office of the Secretary of the Senate, twenty-five dollars. For expenses of maintaining and equipping horses and mail wagons for carrying the mails, one thousand dollars. For materials for folding, two thousand dollars. For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a rate not exceeding one dollar per thousand, four thousand dollars. For fuel, oil, and cotton waste, and advertising for heating apparatus, three thousand five hundred dollars. For furniture and repairs of furniture, three thousand dollars. For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, six thousand dollars. For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, nine hundred and twenty dollars and thirty-seven cents. house of representatives.

House of Representatives.

For contingent expenses, for fiscal year eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-eight, namely: For materials for folding, five thousand dollars. expenses of united states courts.

United States courts.

Fees of Jurors: To supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the

Jurors’ fees.

fees of jurors United States courts, on account of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, fifty thousand dollars. Fees of Witnesses: To supply a deficiency in the appropriation for

Witnesses’ fees.

fees of witnesses. United States courts, on account of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, sixty thousand dollars. government hospital for the insane.

Insane Asylum.

For current expenses of the Government Hospital for the Insane:

Current expenses.

For support, clothing, and treatment in the Government Hospital for the Insane of the insane from the Army and Navy, Marine Corps, and Revenue Cutter Service, persons charged with or convicted of crimes against the United States, inmates of the National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and of all persons who have become insane since their entry into the military or naval service of the United States, and who are indigent, eleven thousand seven hundred and thirteen dollars and seven cents, being a deficiency on account of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 375: to authorize the removal of an obstruction to the navigation of Broad Creek, in the State of Delaware. 25 Stat. 177 1888-06-08 Chapter 375 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 375.—

An Act to authorize the removal of an obstruction to the navigation of Broad Creek, in the State of Delaware.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Broad Creek, Del.

Bridge across, declared an obstruction.

That the bridge over Broad Creek, a navigable stream upon which improvements have been made by appropriations authorized by Congress, erected and maintained by the Delaware Railroad Company and its lessee, near the town of Laurel in the State of Delaware, is hereby declared to be an obstruction to the navigation of said Broad Creek and detrimental to the commerce thereof.

178FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 374, 375. 1888.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of War is hereby directed to serve upon

Secretary of War to have a draw constructed.

the said Delaware Railroad Company and its lessee in the manner prescribed by the laws of the State of Delaware for the service of papers upon corporations, a notice in writing, requiring said company or its lessee, within three months from the time of such notice, to remove said obstruction by placing in said bridge and maintaining therein a draw of sufficient width and dimensions to admit the free and easy passage of all steamboats and other vessels navigating said stream and in case of refusal or neglect of said railroad company or its lessee to place in said bridge a suitable draw as required by the aforesaid notice, the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to cause a draw to be placed therein, and the cost and expense of such draw shall be a legal charge against the said railroad company and its lessee.

Sec. 3. That such sum of money as may be necessary to execute

Appropriation.

the provisions of this act by the Secretary of War is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, to be paid out on the requisition of the Secretary of War.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 382: for the protection of the officials of the United States in the Indian Territory. 25 Stat. 178 1888-06-09 Chapter 382 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 382.—

An Act for the protection of the officials of the United States in the Indian Territory.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian Territory.

Punishment for assault. etc., upon United States officials.

That any Indian hereafter committing against the person of any Indian agent or policeman appointed under the laws of the United States, or against any Indian United States deputy marshal, posse comitatus, or guard, while lawfully engaged in the execution of any United States process, or lawfully engaged in any other duty imposed upon such agent, policeman, deputy marshal, posse comitatus, or guard by the laws of the United States, any of the following crimes, namely, murder, manslaughter, or assault with intent to murder, assault, or assault and battery, or who shall in any manner obstruct by threats or violence any person who is engaged in the service of the United States in the discharge of any of his duties as agent, policeman, or other officer aforesaid, within the Indian Territory, or who shall hereafter commit either of the crimes aforesaid, in said Indian Territory, against any person who, at the time of the commission of said crime, or at any time previous thereto, belonged to either of the classes of officials hereinbefore named, shall be subject to the laws

Jurisdiction of district court

of the United States relating to such crimes, and shall be tried by the district court of the United States exercising criminal jurisdiction where such offense was committed, and shall be subject to the same penalties as are all other persons charged with the commission of said crimes, respectively; and the said courts are hereby given jurisdiction in all such cases.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 383: to extend the time for the completion of a bridge across Staten Island Sound. 25 Stat. 178 1888-06-09 Chapter 383 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 383.—

An Act to extend the time for the completion of a bridge across Staten Island Sound.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arthur Kill bridge.

Time for completion extended.

That the further time of one year from and after the sixteenth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be, and the same is hereby, allowed to the Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad Company and the Baltimore and New York Railroad Company, or either of them, to build the bridge across the Staten Island Sound or Arthur Kill, from New FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 375, 382, 383. 1888.179 Jersey to Richmond County, New York, pursuant to the provisions of the act entitled “An act to authorize the construction of a bridge

Vol. p. 78.

across the Staten Island Sound,” known as Arthur Kill, and to establish the same as a post-road, passed the sixteenth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. But this act shall have no other effect whatever than to operate as if the time herein mentioned had been embraced in the said act.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 384: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Chattanooga. Tennessee. 25 Stat. 179 1888-06-09 Chapter 384 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 384.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Chattanooga. Tennessee.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chattanooga Western Railway may bridge Tennessee River at Chattanooga, Tenn.

That the Chattanooga Western Railway, a corporation created and organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be. and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Tennessee River, at or near the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the county of Hamilton. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it is built, may be used for the passage of wagons and

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot passengers, for reasonable rates or tolls, to be fixed by said company, and approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

A lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other postroads in the United States. That no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mail, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through rail way passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge for postal-telegraph purposes; that the said bridge shall be constructed either by draw, span, or otherwise, so that a free and unobstructed passageway

Unobstructed navigation.

may be secured to all watercraft navigating said river at the point aforesaid: Provided, That if said bridge

Proviso.

authorized to be constructed under this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said

Opening draw.

corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as

Lights.

the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters to issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War

Secretary of War to decide terms.

upon the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the 180FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 383, 384. 1888. proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not

Changes.

be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, so as to prevent or remove all substantial obstruction to the navigation of said river such change shall be subject to the approval of Secretary of War; and if any

Litigation.

litigation shall be had in regard to said bridge, the same shall be in the circuit court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge, or any part thereof, is located.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved; and any alterations or changes that may be required by Congress in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal, shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same, at its own expense. Furthermore, if the construction of

Commencement and completion.

said bridge shall not be commenced within two and completed within four years after the passage of this act. all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 385: authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee river at or near Guntersville, Alabama, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 180 1888-06-09 Chapter 385 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 385.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee river at or near Guntersville, Alabama, and for other purposes.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tennessee and Coosa Railroad Company may bridge Tennessee River at Guntersville. Ala.

That it shall be lawful for the Tennessee and Coosa Railroad Company of Alabama, a corporation duly and legally incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama, its successors or assigns, to construct and maintain a bridge over the Tennessee River at or near Guntersville, Alabama. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

of railway trains, and, at the option of the persons by whom it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

Other companies may use.

said bridge shall be granted to all companies upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the parties, and if they can not agree then as the same shall be determined by the Secretary of War; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its

Postal telegraph.

Draw.

approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge shall be constructed as a drawbridge; the draw or pivot pier shall be at such point in the channel of the river as the Secretary of War may direct, and the opening or passageway of said draw-pier shall be so protected and arranged that watercraft can be worked through it at any and all times; and the drawspan shall not be of less width, nor shall the lowest part of the same be of less elevation above high water, than are the widest and highest of those authorized by Congress for any bridge over the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 384, 385. 1888.181 Tennessee River, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with and the bridge itself at right angles to the current of the river: Provided, That in said bridge there shall be one span of not less than three hundred feet in the clear: Provided, also, That said draw

Provisos.

Opening draw.

shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said

Lights.

bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation,

Navigation to be unobstructed.

he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the cause may be brought in the circuit court of the United States of the State of Alabama in whose territorial jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided, further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to

Existing laws.

repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

Compensation.

and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War. upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built. And if any change is required by the Secretary of War in the plan of said bridge, whilst the same is in process of construction, or after its completion, or if the entire removal of said bridge is required by him at any time, the cost of such change or removal shall be paid by the company owning or controlling said bridge.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 389: to establish a department of Labor. 25 Stat. 182 1888-06-13 Chapter 389 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 182FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 389. 1888.

CHAP. 389.—

An Act to establish a department of Labor.

June 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Labor established.

That there shall be at the seat of Government a Department of Labor, the general design and duties of which shall be to acquire and diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected with labor, in the most general and comprehensive sense of that word, and especially upon its relation to capital, the hours of labor, the earnings of laboring men and women, and the means of promoting their material, social, intellectual, and moral prosperity.

Sec. 2. That the Department of Labor shall be under the charge of a

Commissioner.

Commissioner of Labor, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; he shall hold his office

Compensation.

for four years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a salary of five thousand dollars per annum.

Sec. 3. That there shall be in the Department of Labor, to be appointed

Clerical force.

by the commissioner of Labor: One chief clerk, at a salary of two thousand five hundred dollars per annum; four clerks of class four, all to be statistical experts; five clerks of class three, one of whom may be a stenographer; six clerks of class two, one of whom may be a translator and one of whom may be a stenographer; eight clerks of class one; five clerks, at one thousand dollars per annum; one disbursing clerk, who shall also have charge of

Messengers, etc.

accounts, at a salary of one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum; two copyists, at nine hundred dollars each per annum; two copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each per annum; one messenger; one assistant messenger; one watchman; two assistant watchmen; two skilled laborers,

Special agents.

at six hundred dollars each per annum; two charwomen, at two hundred and forty dollars each per annum; six special agents, at one thousand six hundred dollars each per annum; ten special agents, at one thousand four hundred dollars each per annum; four special agents, at one thousand two hundred dollars each per annum, and an allowance to special agents for traveling expenses not to exceed three dollars per day while actually employed in the field and outside of the District of Columbia, exclusive of actual transportation including sleeping-car fares; and such temporary experts, assistants, and other employees as Congress may from time to time provide, with compensation corresponding to that of similar officers and employees in other departments of the Government.

Sec. 4. That during the necessary absence of the Commissioner,

Chief clerk.

or when the office shall become vacant, the chief clerk shall perform the duties of Commissioner.

Sec. 5. That the disbursing clerk shall, before entering upon his

Disbursing clerk.

duties, give bond to the Treasurer of the United States in the sum of twenty thousand dollars, which bond shall be conditioned that the said officer shall render a true and faithful account to the Treasurer, quarter-yearly, of all moneys and properties which shall be by him received by virtue of his office, with sureties to be approved by the Solicitor of the Treasury. Such bond shall be field in the office of the First Comptroller of the Treasury, to be by him put in suit upon any breach of the conditions thereof.

Sec. 6. That the Commissioner of Labor shall have charge in the

Custody of building and property.

building or premises occupied by or appropriated to the Department of Labor, of the library, furniture, fixtures, records, and other property pertaining to it. or hereafter acquired for use in its business, and he shall be allowed to expend for periodicals and the purposes of the library, and for the rental of appropriate quarters for the accommodation of the Department of Labor within the District of Columbia, and for all other incidental expenses, such sums as Congress may provide from time to time.

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Sec. 7. That the Commissioner of Labor, in accordance with the

Duties of Commissioner.

general design and duties referred to in section one of this act. is specially charged to ascertain, at as early a date as possible, and whenever industrial changes shall make it essential, the cost of producing articles at the time duitable in the United States, in leading countries where such articles are produced, by; fully-Specified units of production, and under a classification showing the different elements of cost, or approximate cost, of such articles of production, including the wages paid in such industries per day, week, month, or year, or by the piece; and hours employed per day; and the profits of the manufacturers and producers of such articles; and the comparative cost of living, and the kind of living. “It shall be the duty of the Commissioner also to ascertain and report as to the effect of the customs laws, and the effect thereon of the state of the currency, in the United States, on the agricultural industry, especially as to its effect on mortgage indebtedness of farmers;” and what articles are controlled by Trusts, or other combinations of capital, business operations, or labor and what effect said trusts, or other combinations of capital, business operations, or labor have on production and prices. He shall also establish a system of reports by which, at intervals of not less than two years, he can report the general condition, so far as production is concerned, of the leading industries of the country. The Commissioner of Labor is also specially charged to investigate the causes of, and facts relating to, all controversies and disputes between employers and employees as they may occur, and which may tend to interfere with the welfare of the people of the different States, and report thereon to Congress. The Commissioner of Labor shall also obtain such information upon the various subjects committed to him as he may deem desirable from different foreign nations, and what, if any, convict made goods are imported into this country, and if so from whence.

Sec. 8. That the Commissioner of Labor shall annually make a

Reports.

report in writing to the President and Congress, of the information collected and collated by him, and containing such recommendations as he may deem calculated to promote the efficiency of the Department. He is also authorized to make special reports on particular subjects whenever required to do so by the President or either House of Congress, or when he shall think the subject in his charge requires it. He shall, on or before the fifteenth day of December in each year, make a report in detail to Congress of all moneys expended under his direction during the preceding fiscal year. Sec. 9. That all laws and parts of laws relating to the Bureau of

Labor Bureau merged.

Labor created under the act of Congress approved June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, so far as the same are applicable and not in conflict with this act, and only so far, are

Vol. 23, p. 60.

continued in full force and effect, and the Commissioner of Labor appointed under said act, approved June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and all clerks and employees in the Bureau of Labor authorized to be appointed by said act or subsequent acts, shall continue in office and employment as if appointed under the provisions of this act, and until a Commissioner of Labor, other officer, clerks, and employees are appointed and qualified as herein required and provided; and the Bureau of Labor, as now organized and existing, shall continue its work as the Department of Labor until the Department of Labor shall be organized in accordance with this act; and the library, records, and all property now in use by the said Bureau of Labor are hereby transferred to the custody of the Department of Labor hereby created, and on the organization of the Department of Labor on the basis of this act the functions of the Bureau of Labor shall cease.

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Sec. 10. That on the passage of this act the Commissioner of Labor

Estimates.

shall at once submit estimates for the expenses of the Department of Labor for the next fiscal year, giving in detail the number and salaries of officers and employees therein.

Approved, June 13, 1888.

Chap. 390: to authorize the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River in the Choctaw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas. 25 Stat. 184 1888-06-18 Chapter 390 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 390.—

An Act to authorize the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River in the Choctaw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company may bridge Poteau River, Ind. Ter., near Fort Smith, Ark.

That it shall be lawful for the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company, a corporation duly created and organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas, their successors or assigns, to build, construct, and maintain a bridge

Post. p. 884.

and approaches thereto for the passage of wagons, cars, and vehicles of all kinds for the transit of animals and for foot-passengers across the Poteau River in the Choctaw Nation at or near Fort Smith, upon the land owned and claimed by Mrs. M. A. Bower, a member of the Choctaw tribe of Indians.

Sec. 2. That if said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous

Construction.

Spans.

span, the spans shall not be less than seventy feet in the clear, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river. The lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge shall be at least thirty feet above extreme high water, as understood at the point of location:

Provisos.

Draw.

Provided, That if the same shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the draw or pivot shall be over the main channel of the river at an accessible navigable point, and give a clear opening of seventy feet in-width, and the spans shall not be less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge: Provided also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats.

Sec. 3. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Right of way for approaches.

purposes of a highway or approaches to said bridge, and for no other purpose, a right of way not exceeding fifty feet in width on each side of said Poteau River, over the lands claimed by individuals under the laws and usages of said tribe of Choctaw Indians, and may contract for and obtain the same from such Indian or Indians by purchase: Provided,

Proviso.

That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken be leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said highway; and when any

Lands to revert if not used for highway.

portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the individual Indian or Indians from which the same shall have been taken.

Sec. 4. That before said highway shall be constructed through

Compensation for lands.

any lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of the Choctaw nation, full compensation shall be made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such highway. In case of failure to make amicable settlements with any occupant, such compensation shall

Referees.

be determined by the appraisement of three disinterested referees, to be appointed, one, who shall act as chairman, by the President, one by the chief of the nation to which said occupant belongs, and one by the said bridge company: who, before entering upon the duties of their appraisements, shall take and subscribe before a district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, an oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appraisement, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to and filed with the Secretary of the Interior within FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 390, 391. 1888.185 sixty days from the completion thereof, and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in case of the absence of a member after due notice. And upon the failure of either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be filled by the district judge of the United States court held at Fort Smith. Arkansas, upon the application of the other party. The chairman of said board shall appoint the time and place of all hearings within the nation to which such occupant belongs. Each of said referees shall receive for his services

Pay of referees.

the sum of four dollars per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any cause submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile. Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by the court of said nation. Costs, including compensation of said referees, shall be made a part of the award, and be paid by such bridge company. In case the referees do not agree, then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party being dissatisfied with the finding of the referees shall have the right, within ninety days after the making of the award and notice of the same, to appeal by original petition to the district court held at Fort Smith,

Appeal

Arkansas, which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject-matter of the petition, according to the laws of the State of Arkansas, for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. If, upon the hearing of said appeal, the judgment of the court shall be for a larger sum than the award of the referees, the costs of said appeal shall be adjudged

Costs.

against the bridge company. If the judgment of the court shall be for the same or a less sum than the award made by the referees, then the costs shall be adjudged against the party claiming damages. When proceedings have been commenced in court, the bridge company shall pay double the amount of the award into court to abide the judgment thereof and then have the right to enter upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of said bridge.

Sec. 5. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve location, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe.

Sec. 6. That the said bridge company may charge such reasonable

Tolls.

rate of tolls for the transit or passage over the same of wagons and vehicles of every description for animals and foot-passengers as are provided by existing laws of the Choctaw Nation.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 8. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 391: to amend section nine hundred and ninety-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States for the District of Columbia, so as to make Inauguration Day a holiday within said District. 25 Stat. 185 1888-06-18 Chapter 391 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 391.—

An Act to amend section nine hundred and ninety-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States for the District of Columbia, so as to make Inauguration Day a holiday within said District.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inauguration Day a holiday in District of Columbia.

R. S., D. C, sec. 993, p. 116.

That section nine hundred and ninety-three of the. Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, be, and the same hereby is. amended, by adding to the days therein declared to be holidays within the said District, that day upon which the President of the United States is inaugurated, otherwise called Inauguration Day, and that such day shall be a holiday for all the purposes mentioned in said section.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 392: for the erection of a public building at Monroe. Louisiana. 25 Stat. 186 1888-06-18 Chapter 392 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 186FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 392, 393. 1888.

CHAP. 392.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Monroe. Louisiana.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Monroe. La.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise

Site.

procure a suitable site, and cause to be erected thereon, at the city of Monroe, in the State of Louisiana, a suitable, substantial, and commodious public building for the use of the United States courts, post-office, internal revenue, land, and other Government offices: Provided, That no money appropriated for said building shall be expended until a valid title to

Proviso.

Title, etc.

the site selected shall be vested in the United States, which site shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of at least fifty feet, nor until the State of Louisiana shall have ceded jurisdiction over the same for all purposes during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, except for the enforcement of the criminal laws of said State, and the service of

Plans, estimates.

R. S., sec. 3734, p. 737.

civil process therein. The plans and estimates for said building shall first be prepared, examined, and approved as required by section thirty-seven hundred and thirty-four of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and the cost shall not exceed seventy-five thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. And no purchase

Limit of cost.

of site nor plan of said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the

Appropriation.

said sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, which sum is hereby appropriated for the same, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 393.—

An Act to promote agriculture, and for other purposes.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agriculture statistics.

That sections seventeen hundred and twelve and seventeen hundred and thirteen, in chapter two, under title eighteen of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relative to consuls and commercial agents be, and they are hereby, so amended that they shall read as follows:

“Sec 1712. Consuls and commercial agents of the United States

R. S., sec. 1712, p. 306, amended.

Consuls to furnish commercial information.

in foreign countries shall procure and transmit to the Department of State authentic commercial information respecting such countries, of such character and in such manner and form and at such times as the Department may from time to time prescribe. And they shall also procure and transmit to the Department of State, for the use of the

Agricultural statistics for Agricultural Department.

Agricultural Department, monthly reports relative to the character, condition, and prospective yields of the agricultural and horticultural industries and other fruiteries of the country in which they are respectively stationed; and the Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby required and directed to embody the information thus obtained, or so much thereof as he may deem material and important, in his monthly bulletin of crop reports.”

“Sec. 1713. Every consular officer shall furnish to the Secretary

R. S., sec. 1713, p. 306, amended.

Prices current.

of the Treasury, as often as shall be required, the prices current of all articles of merchandise usually exported to the United States from the port or place in which he is situated; and he shall also furnish

Agricultural prod-

to the Secretary of the Treasury, at least once in twelve months, the prices current of all articles of merchandise, including those of the farm, the garden, and the orchard, that are imported through the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 393, 394. 1888.187 port or place in which he is stationed. And he shall also report as to

Implements.

the character of agricultural implements in use, and whether they are imported to or manufactured in that county; as to the character and extent of agricultural and horticultural pursuits there. That part of the information thus obtained which pertains to agriculture shall be transmitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, as soon as the same shall have been received by him, to the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall include the same, or so much thereof as he may deem material and important, in his annual reports, stating the said prices in dollars and cents, and rendering tables of foreign weights and measures into their American equivalents.”

Approved, June 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 394.—

An Act relating to postal crimes, and amendatory of the statutes therein mentioned.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal service.

That section thirteen of an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, entitled “An act making appropriations for the service

Vol. 20. p. 859. amended.

of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty, and for other purposes,” be. and the same is hereby, so amended as to read, as follows:

“Sec. 13. That any person who shall submit, or cause to be submitted

Second-class mail matter.

Penalty for submitting false evidence.

to any postmaster or to the Post-Office Department or any officer of the postal service any false evidence, relative to the character of any publication, for the purpose of securing the admission thereof at the second-class rate for transportation in the mails, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and for every such offense, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars.”

Sec. 2. That any person who shall, with intent to defraud, falsely

Counterfeiting money-orders, etc.

forge or counterfeit the signature of any postmaster, assistant postmaster, chief clerk, or clerk upon or to any money-order or postal-note, or blank therefor provided or issued by or under the direction of the Post-Office Department of the United States, or of any foreign country, and payable in the United States, or any material signature or indorsement thereon, or any material signature to any receipt or certificate of identification thereon; any person who shall falsely alter, or cause or procure to be falsely altered in any material respect, or knowingly aid or assist in falsely

Altering, etc.

so altering any such money-order or postal-note; any person who shall, with intent to defraud, pass, utter, or publish any such forged or altered money-order or postal-note knowing any material signature or indorsement thereon to be false, forged, or counterfeited, or any material alteration therein to have been falsely made; any postmaster,

Fraudulently issuing orders, etc.

assistant postmaster, or clerk employed in any post-office or branch post-office who shall issue any money-order or postal-note, without having previously received or paid the full amount of money payable therefor, with the purpose of fraudulently obtaining or receiving, or fraudulently enabling any other person, either directly or indirectly, to obtain or receive from the United States, or any officer or agent thereof, the sum of money specified in such

Uttering false notes, etc.

money-order or postal-note; any person who, with intent to defraud the United States, transmits, or presents to. or causes or procures to be transmitted to or presented to any officer, or at any office of the Government of the United States any money-order or postal-note, knowing the same to contain any forged or counterfeited signature to the same or to any material endorsement, receipt, or certificate thereon, or material alteration therein unlawfully made, or to have been unlawfully issued without previous payment of the amount required to be paid upon 188FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 394– 396. 1888. such issue, shall, upon conviction, be punishable by fine of not more

Punishment.

than five thousand dollars, or by imprisonment at hard labor for not

Obscene, libelous, etc., matter nonmailable.

less than one year and not more than five years. And all matter otherwise mailable by law upon the envelope or outside cover or wrapper of which, or postal card, upon which indecent, lewd, lascivious. obscene, libelous, scurrilous, or threatening delineations, epithets, terms, or language, or reflecting injuriously upon the character or conduct of another, may be written or printed, are hereby declared to be nonmailable matter, and shall not be conveyed in the mails, nor delivered from any post-office nor by any letter-carrier; and any person who shall knowingly deposit, or cause to be deposited, for mailing or delivery anything declared by this section to be nonmailable matter, and any person who shall knowingly take the same or cause the same to be taken from the mails, for the purpose of circulating or disposing of or of aiding in the circulation or disposition

Punishment.

of the same, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, for each and every offense, be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned at hard labor not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both,

Post. p. 406.

at the discretion of the court.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 395.—

An Act granting to the York Harbor and Beach Railroad Company a right of way.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

York Harbor and Beach Railroad Company granted right of way through Fort McClary Reservation, Me.

That the right of way, four rods in width, across the military reservation at Fort McClary, in the town of Kittery, in the State of Maine, be, and the same hereby is, granted to the York Harbor and Beach Railroad Company, a corporation created by the laws of the said State of Maine, and said company is authorized to construct, maintain, and operate its railroad on said right of way, according to the location thereof, as recorded in the office of the commissioners of the county of York, in the State of Maine, and described in the temporary revocable license issued by the War Department to said company on the tenth day of

Proviso.

Termination.

June, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven: Provided That the Government may at any time terminate the aforesaid right of way whenever it may be deemed necessary for military purposes or the sale of the property.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 396: to authorize the county of Laurens, in the State of Georgia, to construct a bridge across the Oconee River, at or near Dublin, in said county and State. 25 Stat. 188 1888-06-18 Chapter 396 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 396.—

An Act to authorize the county of Laurens, in the State of Georgia, to construct a bridge across the Oconee River, at or near Dublin, in said county and State.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Laurens County, Ga., may bridge Oconee River.

That the comity of Laurens, in the State of Georgia, be authorized and permitted to build a wagon and foot bridge across the Oconee River, at such point as it may select, at or near Dublin, in the said county and said State.

Sec. 2. That such bridge shall be made as the Secretary of War

Construction.

Proviso.

may prescribe: Provided. That said bridge may be used for the passage of wagons or vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals and

Toll, etc.

for foot-passengers, for such reasonable toll as may be provided from time to time by the authorities of said county, or the same shall, at the option of said county, be a free bridge.

Sec. 3. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structure and post-route.

act shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 396– 398. 1888.189 post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way for a postal telegraph across said bridge. Said bridge shall be built and located under and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of navigable rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said county of Laurens shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of such bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, and the shoreline at high and low water, channel of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plans and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of such bridge during the progress of construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That if the construction of the bridge hereby authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within two years from the time this act takes effect, and be completed within four years after its commencement, then this act shall be void.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal at the expense of the owners, whenever Congress shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 397: to authorize the Postmaster-General to cancel mail contract on route number thirty thousand one hundred, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 189 1888-06-18 Chapter 397 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 397.—

An Act to authorize the Postmaster-General to cancel mail contract on route number thirty thousand one hundred, and for other purposes.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal service.

Mail contract on route 30100, Louisiana, may be canceled.

That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized to terminate the mail contract on route number thirty thousand one hundred, with Charles P. Truslow, and to place the mails at legal rates for transportation, and cause the same to be carried on and by the New Orleans and Gulf Railroad from New Orleans to Bohemia, supplying all intermediate offices along said route, and to advertise and contract with the lowest responsible bidder for carrying the mails over the balance of said route from Bohemia to Port Eads, with weekly side supply to Pilot Town for and during the unexpired time of said Truslow’s contract: Provided, That said Postmaster-General shall not terminate said

Proviso.

New contract for part of route.

Truslow’s contract, nor place the mails on said railroad for transportation, nor contract for its carriage from Bohemia to Port Eads, with supply to Pilot Town, unless he first receives a bid for the latter service, and has let the contract for the performance thereof at a price which, when added to the cost of carrying the mail by railroad from New Orleans to Bohemia and supplying the intermediate offices, does not exceed the amount now paid to said Truslow for the same service under his contract.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 398.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Hoboken. New Jersey.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hoboken, N. J.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site, and 190FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 398, 419. 1888. cause to be erected thereon, a substantial and commodious building, with fire proof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office

Site, plans, etc.

and for other Government uses at Hoboken, New Jersey. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of sixty thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for

Estimates.

the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of sixty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site

Cost.

purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from tire by an open space of at least forty-feet, including streets and

Proviso.

Title, etc.

alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of New Jersey shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 419.—

An Act to incorporate the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company of the District of Columbia.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company. District of Columbia, incorporated.

That Edward F. Beale, Edward C. Dean, A. L. Barber. George Truesdell, James L. Barbour, George E. Moore, Charles C. Duncanson, Michael Connor, and Joseph Paul, of the District of Columbia, and their associates, successors, and assigns, be, and they are hereby, created a body corporate under the name of the Eckington and Soldier’s Home Railway Company of the District of Columbia, with authority to construct and lay down a single or double-track railway, with the necessary switches, turnouts, and other mechanical devices and sewer connections necessary to

Horse, cable, or electric power.

operate the same by horse, cable, or electric power, in the District of Columbia through and along the following avenues, streets and

Location.

highways: Commencing on New York avenue at its intersection with Seventh street, northwest, thence eastwardly along said avenue to its intersection with Third street, northeast, thence along Third street north to T street, thence east to Fourth street with the privilege of extending the same northwardly along Fourth street to the Bunker Hill road within one year after said Fourth street shall have been opened

Proviso.

and graded; Provided, That in order to avoid crossing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the District Commissioners may, if they deem it necessary, require said company to acquire by purchase the right of way along the west side of said railroad from New York avenue to Third

Branches.

street east; also a branch commencing at the intersection of New York avenue with First street, west: and thence north along First street, to the south line of the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home; also with the privilege of extending said main line along New York avenue to Ivy City, within one year after said avenue is opened and graded to Ivy City, with the right to run public

Fare.

carriages thereon propelled by horse, electric, or cable power. Said company shall receive a rate of fare not exceeding five cents per passenger for any distance between the termini of said main railway or between the termini of its branch railway, or between either terminus of said main railway and the terminus of said branch railway, but shall sell six tickets for twenty-five cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 398, 419. 1888.191

Sec. 2. That said railway company shall, on or before the fifteenth

Report.

of January of each year, make a report to Congress of the names of all the stockholders therein and the amount of stock held by each, together with a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures, from whatever source and on whatever account, for the preceding year ending December the thirty-first, which report shall be verified by affidavit of the president and secretary of said company and if said report is not made at the time specified, or within ten days thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Commissioners to cause to be instituted judicial proceedings

Taxes.

to forfeit this charter; and said company shall pay to the District of Columbia, in lieu of taxes upon personal property, including cars and motive power, each year four per centum of its gross earnings, which amount shall be payable to the collector of taxes at the times and in the manner that other taxes are now due and payable, and subject to the same penalties on arrears; and the franchise and property of said company, both real and personal, to a sufficient amount, may be seized and sold in satisfaction thereof, as now provided by Law for the sale of other property for taxes; and said per centum of its gross earnings shall be in lieu of all other assessments of personal taxes upon its property, used solely and exclusively in the operation and management of said railway. Its real estate shall be taxed as other real estate in the District: Provided, That its tracks shall not be taxed as

Proviso.

Tracks not real estate.

Laying of track.

real estate.

Sec. 3. That the said railway shall be laid in the center of the avenue and streets as near as may be, to be constructed of good materials, and in a substantial and durable manner, with the rails of the most approved pattern, all to be approved by the Commissioners of the District, laid upon an even surface with the pavement of the street and in such manner as to interfere with the ordinary travel as little as practicable; and the gauge to correspond with that of other city railroads.

Sec. 4. That the said corporation shall, at its own expense, keep said

Repairs to pave meats.

tracks within the city limits, and for the space of two feet beyond the outer rails thereof, and also the space between the rails and tracks, at all times well paved and in good repair, to be approved by the Commissioners of the District: and beyond the limits of said city shall keep its tracks, and for the space of two feet beyond the outer rails thereof, and also the space between the rails and tracks, well graded or paved, and in good repair, so as to impede the general travel as little as possible.

Sec. 5. In the event of a change of grade at any time of any of the

Changes of grade.

streets, avenues, or roads occupied by the track of this corporation, it shall be the duty of said company, at its own expense, to change its said railroad so as to conform to such grade as may have been thus established.

Sec. 6. That it shall be lawful for said corporation, its successors or

Construction.

assigns, with the approval of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. to make all needful and convenient trenches and excavations and sewer connections in any of said streets or places where said corporation may have the right to construct and operate its road, and place in such trenches and excavations all needful and convenient devices and machinery for operating said railroad in the manner and by the means aforesaid; and said sewer connections shall have such traps or other devices as may be required by the Commissioners of the District. It shall also be lawful for said corporation, its successors or assigns, to erect and maintain, at such convenient and suitable points along its lines as may seem most desirable to the board of directors of the said corporation, and subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District, an engine-house or houses, boiler-house or houses, and all other buildings necessary for the successful operations of an electric or cable motor railroad.

192FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 419. 1888.

Sec. 7. That it shall not be lawful for said corporation, its successors

Rate of speed.

or assigns, to propel its cars over said railroad, or any part thereof, within the city limits, at a rate of speed exceeding ten miles per hour: and without the city limits, at a rate of speed exceeding fifteen miles per hour; and for each violation of this provision said grantees, their successors or assigns, as the case may be, shall be subject to a penalty of fifty dollars, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction at the suit of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 8. That the main line of said railway shall be commenced

Commencement and completion.

within three months, and completed within twelve months from the passage of this act; and the branch of the same shall be completed within two years from the time First and Fourth streets and New York Avenue shall be respectively graded; and if the said work on the main line shall not be so commenced and completed, then the privileges and powers herein granted shall be void.

Sec. 9. That the capital stock of said company shall not exceed,

Capital stock.

It horse power.

if horse power is to be used for the main line, sixty thousand dollars, which may be increased when work is commenced on the First street branch forty-five thousand dollars, and on the Ivy City branch thirty-two thousand dollars, and on the Fourth street extension forty thousand

Electric power.

dollars. If electric power is to be used, the capital stock for the main line shall not exceed one hundred and two thousand dollars, which may be increased when work is commenced on the First street branch eighty-four thousand dollars, and Ivy City branch sixty thousand dollars, and on the Fourth street extension seventy-five

Cable.

thousand dollars. If propelled by cable the capital stock for the main line shall not exceed two hundred and four thousand dollars, which may be increased when work is commenced on the First street branch one hundred and sixty-eight thousand dollars, and on the Ivy City branch one hundred and twenty thousand dollars: and on the Fourth street extension, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: and that the stock shall be divided into shares of fifty dollars each, transferable in such manner as the bylaws of said company may direct, and said company shall require the subscribers to the capitol stock to pay in cash the amount by them respectively subscribed, at such times (after the first installment) and in such amounts as the board of directors may deem proper and necessary in the construction of said road: and if any stockholder shall refuse or neglect to pay any installment, as required by a resolution of the board of directors, after reasonable notice of the same, the said board of directors may sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, so many shares of his said stock as shall pay said installment (and the person who offers to purchase the least number of shares for the assessment due shall be taken as the highest bidder), and the sale shall be conducted under such general regulations as may be adopted in the bylaws of said company; but no stock shall be sold for less than the total assessments due and payable, or said corporation may sue and collect the same from any delinquent subscriber in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Sec. 10. That the company shall place cars of the best construction

Cars.

on said railways, with all modern improvements necessary to the convenience and comfort of passengers, and shall run cars thereon as often as the public convenience may require, in accordance with a time table or schedule adopted by the company, a copy of which shall be filed with the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and to be approved by them.

Sec. 11. That the company shall buy, lease, or construct such

Shops, etc.

passenger-rooms, ticket-offices, workshops, depots, lands, and buildings as they may deem necessary, at such points on its line as may be approved by the Commissioners of the District.

Sec. 12. That all articles of value that may be inadvertently left

Lost articles.

in any of the cars or other vehicles of the said company shall be taken 193 to its principal depot and entered in a book of record of unclaimed goods, which book shall be open to the inspection of the public, and if said property remain unclaimed for one year the company shall sell the same after five days notice.

Sec. 13. That within thirty days after the passage of this act the

Organization.

corporators named in the first section, or a majority of them, or if any refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder, shall cause books of subscription to the capital stock of said company to be opened and kept open, in some convenient and accessible place in the District of Columbia, from nine o’clock in the forenoon till five o’clock in the afternoon, for a period to be fixed by said corporators, not less than five days (unless the whole stock shall be sooner subscribed for); and said corporators shall give public notice, by advertisement in at least two daily papers published in the city of Washington, of the time when and the place where said books shall be opened; and subscribers upon said books to the capital stock of the company shall be held to be the stockholders: Provided, That every

Provisos.

Subscriptions.

subscriber shall pay, at the time of subscribing, ten per centum of the amount by him subscribed, to the treasurer appointed by the corporators, or his subscription shall be null and void: Provided further, That nothing shall be received in payment of the ten per

To be in money.

centum, at the time of subscribing, except lawful money or certified checks from any national bank. And when the books of subscription to the capital stock of said company shall be closed, the corporators named in the first section, or a majority of them, and in case any of them refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder shall, within twenty days thereafter, call the first meeting of the stockholders of said company, to meet within ten days thereafter, for the choice of directors, of which public notice shall be given for five days in two public newspapers published daily in the city of Washington, or by written personal notice to each stockholder by the clerk of the corporation: and in all meetings of the stockholders each share shall entitle the holder to one vote, to be given in person or by proxy.

Sec. 14. That the government and direction of the affairs of the

Directors.

company shall be vested in the board of nine directors who shall be stockholders of record, and who shall hold their office for one year, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and the said directors, a majority of whom shall be a quorum, shall elect one of their number president of the board, who shall also be president of the company; and they shall also choose a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, the latter of whom shall give bond, with good and sufficient surety to said company, in such sum as the said directors may require for the faithful discharge of his trust. In case of a vacancy in the board of directors by death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy so occasioned shall be filled by the remaining directors.

Sec. 15. That the directors shall have the power to make and prescribe

By-laws, rules, and regulations.

such bylaws, rules, and regulations as they shall deem needful and proper touching the disposition and management of the stock, property, estate, and effects of the company and the management of its business, not contrary to the charter or to the laws of the United States and the ordinances of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 16. That there shall be an annual meeting of the stockholders

Annual meetings.

for choice of directors, to be holden at such time and place, under such conditions, and upon such notice as the said company in their bylaws may prescribe, and said directors shall annually make a report in writing of their doings to the stockholders.

Sec. 17. That said company shall have at all times the free and

Punishment for offenses against company.

uninterrupted use of its roadway; and if any person or persons shall willfully, mischievously, and unnecessarily obstruct or impede the passage of the cars of said railway with a vehicle or vehicles, or other- 194wise, or in any manner molest or interfere with passengers or operatives while in transit, or destroy or injure the cars of said railway or depots, or other property belonging to said railway, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay for each such offense not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, to be recovered as other fines and penalties in said District, and shall also be liable to said company, in addition to said penalty, for any loss or damage occasioned by his or her or their act as aforesaid, but unless suit shall be brought within sixty days the action shall be barred.

Sec. 18. That the said Company shall have the right of way across

Right of way across other lines.

such other railways as are now in operation within the limits of the lines granted by this act, and is hereby authorized to construct its said road across such other railways: Provided, That it shall not unnecessarily interrupt the travel of such other railways in such construction.

Sec. 19. That no person shall be prohibited the right to travel on

Right of travel.

any part of said road, or be ejected from the cars by the company’s employees, for any other cause than that of being drunk, disorderly, unclean, or contagiously diseased, or refusing to pay the legal fare exacted, or to comply with the lawful regulations of the company. The corporators herein named, or the corporation hereby created,

Assignment, etc.

shall not sell or assign any of the rights hereby conferred relating to the line of said road until after the main road hereby authorized shall have been constructed as herein provided, and then only after having obtained the written consent of the stockholders representing two-thirds in value of the capital stock.

Sec. 20. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

this act at any time.

Approved, June 19, 1888.

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CHAP. 420.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Bay City, Michigan.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bay City. Mich. Public building.

Site, plans, etc.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or provide by purchase, condemnation proceedings or otherwise, a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts, post-office, customs-office, internal-revenue office, and for other Government

Estimates.

uses at Bay City, Michigan. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of two hundred thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the

Cost.

public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of two hundred thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet,

Proviso.

Title, etc.

including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Michigan shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, June 19, 1888.

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CHAP. 421.—

An Act for the erecting of a public building at Bridgeport, Connecticut.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridgeport. Conn.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office and for other Government uses at Bridgeport, Connecticut. The site and building thereon,

Site, plans, etc.

when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building

Estimates.

Cost.

by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum

Proviso.

Title, etc.

shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Connecticut shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, June 19, 1888.

Chap. 422: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Hickman, Kentucky. 25 Stat. 195 1888-06-19 Chapter 422 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 422.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Hickman, Kentucky.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Paducah and Hickman Railroad and Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi, River at Hickman, Ky.

That the Paducah and Hickman Railroad and Bridge Company, a corporation created and organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Kentucky, its successors and assigns, be, and the same are hereby, authorized and empowered to erect, construct, and maintain a bridge over the Mississippi River from a point at or near the city of Hickman, in the State of Kentucky, to a point opposite thereto in the State of Missouri. Said bridge shall be constructed to

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post roads in the United States; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

196FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 422. 1888.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and

Spans.

Provisos.

Channel span.

other spans: Provided, That the main channel span shall in no event be less than seven hundred feet in length, or the other spans less than six hundred and fifty feet each in length; and if the report of said officers shall be approved by the Secretary of War the spans of said bridge shall be of the length so required. The lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge shall be at least eighty-five feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, and the bridge shall be at right angles to and its piers parallel with the current of the river. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time

Unobstructed navigation.

substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made, and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as

Existing laws.

to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the same.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform

Secretary of War to decide terms.

in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object the said companies or corporations shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and maps of the location, giving for the space of two miles above and two miles below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at extreme high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plans of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal at the expense of the owners, when- FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 422, 423. 1888.197 ever Congress shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War, on satisfactory

Aids to navigation.

proof that a necessity exists therefor, to require the company or persons owning said bridge to cause such aids to the passage to be constructed, placed, and maintained, at their own cost and expense, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the passageway, as shall be specified in his order in that behalf; and on failure of the company or persons aforesaid to make and establish such additional structures within a reasonable time, the said Secretary shall proceed to cause the same to be built or made at the expense of the United States, and shall refer the matter without delay to the Attorney-General of the United States, whose duty it shall be to institute, in the name of the United States, proceedings in any circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction such bridge, or any part thereof is located, for the recovery of the amount so expended by the Government and all costs of such proceedings; and all moneys accruing from such proceedings shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States.

Sec. 8. That if the construction of the bridge hereby authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within one year from the time this act takes effect, and be completed within three years after its commencement, then this act shall be void, and all rights hereby conferred shall cease and determine.

Approved, June 19, 1888.

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CHAP. 423.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across Rock Creek, at the Woodley Lane Road, in the District of Columbia.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridge across Rock Creek at Woodley Lane Road. District of Columbia, to be built.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be constructed across Rock Creek, on the Woodley Lane Road, in the District of Columbia, a substantial stone or iron bridge, with necessary approaches; and the sum of thirty-five

Appropriation.

thousand dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, which said sum shall be available immediately upon the passage of this act, for the construction of said bridge and approaches, and for such investigation and surveys and such contingencies as the Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall deem necessary, the same to be maintained as a free bridge

Free bridge.

for travel.

Sec. 2. That the sum which shall be expended under the provisions

One-half from District of Columbia funds.

of this act shall be treated and regarded as part of the general expenses of the District of Columbia, and the United States shall be credited with the amount which it may pay under this act upon the fifty per centum of the expenses of the District of Columbia, as provided in the act of June eleventh, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled “An act providing a permanent form of government for the

Vol. 20, p. 104.

District of Columbia.”

Sec. 3. That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall, as

Survey, etc.

soon as practicable, cause a survey of said creek to be made to determine the length, width, and height of said bridge and the approaches thereto, and shall cause plans and specifications to be prepared for such bridge and such approaches, and when the same are completed said board shall

Proposals.

advertise for sealed proposals for the construction of such bridge and such approaches, which advertisement shall be inserted for at least one week in one or more daily papers in such cities as the said Board of Commissioners shall designate, and shall let such 198FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 423, 472. 1888. contract to the lowest responsible bidder, as provided by law: Provided,

Proviso.

Limit of cost.

That the aggregate cost for the construction of such bridge and the approaches thereto, including the incidental expenses connected therewith, shall not exceed the amount herein appropriated.

Received by the President, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 472: to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near the city of Omaha, Nebraska. 25 Stat. 198 1888-06-22 Chapter 472 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 472.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near the city of Omaha, Nebraska.

June 22, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nebraska Central Railway Company may bridge Missouri River at Omaha, Nebr.

That the Nebraska Central Railway Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Nebraska, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, operate, and maintain a bridge over the Missouri River at or near the city of Omaha, in said State of Nebraska: said bridge when built shall not be located less than one-third of one mile from any other

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

bridge across said river, then built or in process of construction. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the opt ion of the persons by whom it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of

Litigation.

toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War; and in case of any litigation concerning any alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river on account of said bridge, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge is located.

Sec. 2. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same for the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States and all companies and individuals

Postal telegraph.

shall have the right of way for telegraph, postal telegraph, and telephone purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 3. That if said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous

Construction.

Spans.

spans it shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest member of the bridge superstructure, nor shall the spans of said bridge over the main channel of said river be less than three hundred and fifty feet in length, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto: Provided, That if said bridge be

Provisos.

Draw.

constructed as a drawbridge, it shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans of not less than two hundred feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw; and said spans shall not be less than ten feet above low-water mark, measuring to the lowest member of the bridge superstructure. And provided also,

Opening draw.

That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal, except when trains are passing over the said bridge, for the passage of the boats whose construction shall not be such as to admit of their passage under the draw of said bridge when closed; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw after FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 472, 478. 1888.199 the passage of trains; and the said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or

Lights, etc.

other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules or conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing

Secretary of War to decide terms, etc.

of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and if said bridge is not commenced within two years and completed within

Commencement and completion.

four years from the passage of this act, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

Sec. 7. This act shall be null and void unless the construction of

Commencement and completion.

the bridge hereby authorized shall be commenced within two years and be completed within four years from the date of the approval of this act.

Approved, June 22, 1888.

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CHAP. 478.—

An Act to incorporate the Rock Creek Railway Company of the District of Columbia.

June 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rock Creek Railway Company, District of Columbia, incorporate ed.

Incorporators.

That Gardiner G. Hubbard, George Truesdell, Samuel W. Woodward. Otis F. Presbrey, John F. Waggaman, Benjamin K. Plain, John Ridout, Albert F. Stevens, Le Roy Tuttle, Lawrence Sands, Edward C. Dean, James B. Wimer, Samuel S. Shedd, Le Roy Tuttle, junior, Robert J. Fisher, junior, and Pitman Mann, and their associates, successors, and assigns, be, and they are hereby, created a body corporate and politic under the name of the Rock Creek Railway Company of the District of Columbia, and may make and use a common seal, and by that name sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, with authority to construct and lay down a single or double track railway, with the necessary switches, turnouts, and other mechanical devices, and sewer connections necessary to operate the same, by horse, cable, or 200FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 478. 1888. electric power, in the District of Columbia, through and along the

Location.

following streets, avenues, and roads: Beginning for the main line of said road at the intersection of Connecticut avenue and Boundary street: thence along the middle of Columbia Road to Woodley Road: thence along Woodley Road by single track on west side thereof to Woodley Park: thence diverging from Woodley Road through said park by such route as may be satisfactory to the owners of said park, and subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, to the westerly line of said park, and returning by the aforesaid route through Woodley Park to the intersection of Woodley Road and Connecticut avenue extended; thence along Connecticut avenue extended to California avenue, formerly Oakland avenue; thence along California avenue to its intersection with Columbia Road, and thence along Columbia Road to the place of beginning; also with the privilege of building and constructing a branch of said road from the westerly line of

Fare.

said Woodley Park near Woodley Road to its intersection with the Tenallytown Road, returning over the same route and connecting at said westerly line of Woodley Park with the main line of said road. Said company shall receive a rate of fare not exceeding five cents for each passenger for each continuous ride between all points of its main and branch lines, but shall sell tickets in packages of six each for not exceeding twenty-five cents per package. Said railway shall be constructed of good materials and in a substantial manner, with the rails of American manufacture and of the most approved patterns, subject to approval by the Commissioners, laid upon an even surface with the pavement of the street or road, imbedded in concrete where the same passes over the surface of the paved streets of the District of Columbia, with the gauge to be approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The track of said railway, the space between the tracks, and two feet beyond the outer rails thereof, which this franchise is intended to cover, shall be at all times kept by said corporation in good repair, at its own expense, and subject to the approval of the

Track.

Commissioners aforesaid: and if the corporation shall fail to make the necessary repairs within ten days after notice by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the repairs shall be made by the said Commissioners, and the cost of such repairs be recovered by the Commissioners before any court of competent jurisdiction, and the amount so paid by the Commissioners shall be a lien upon all property of said company from the time that said repairs are made until paid by said company. It shall be lawful for said corporation,

To use horse, cable, or electric power.

its successors or assigns, to operate its said road by horse, cable, or electric power, and to make all needful and convenient trenches and excavations and sewer connections in any of said streets, roads, or places where said corporation may have the right to construct and operate its road, and to place in such trenches and excavations all the needful and convenient devices and machinery for operating said railroad in the manner and by the means aforesaid: and said sewer connections shall have such traps or other devices as may be required by the Commissioners. It shall also be lawful for said corporation, its’ successors or assigns, to erect and maintain, at such convenient and suitable points along its lines as may seem most desirable to the board of directors of said corporation, and subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District, an engine house or houses, boiler house or houses, and all other buildings necessary for

Speed.

the successful operation of a cable or electric motor railroad. The rate of speed on said road shall not exceed fifteen miles an hour. The work upon the main line of said road shall be commenced

Commencement and completion.

within ninety days and the same shall be completed within one year from the date of the passage of this act, and the work upon the branch line thereof shall be commenced within one year and completed within two years from the said date; and if the said work on the main line of said road shall not be so 201 commenced and completed, then the privileges and powers herein granted to said corporation shall be void. The corporators herein named or the corporation hereby created shall not sell or assign any of the rights hereby conferred relating to the line of said road until after the main road hereby authorized shall have been constructed as herein provided.

Sec. 2. That the capital stock of said company shall not exceed, if

Capital stock.

horsepower is to be used for main line, thirty-two thousand dollars, which may be increased when work is commenced on the branch eleven thousand dollars. If electric-motor power is to be used, the capital stock for the main line shall not exceed sixty thousand two hundred and fifty dollars, which may be increased when work is commenced on the branch twenty thousand dollars. If cable power is to be used, the capital stock for the main line shall not exceed one hundred and twenty-two thousand dollars, which may be increased when work is commenced on the branch forty thousand dollars, in shares of fifty dollars each. Said company shall require the subscribers to the capital stock to pay in cash, to the treasurer appointed by the corporators, the amounts severally subscribed by them, as follows, namely: Ten per centum at the time of subscribing and twenty per

Subscriptions.

centum each thirty days thereafter until fifty per centum thereof shall have been paid, the balance of such subscription to be paid at such times and in such amounts as the board of directors may require: and no subscription shall be deemed valid unless ten per centum thereof shall be paid at the time of subscribing, as hereinbefore provided; and if any stockholder shall refuse or neglect to pay any installments as aforesaid, or as required by a resolution of the board of directors after ten days notice, in writing, of the same, the said board of directors may sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, so many shares of his stock as shall pay said installments (and the person who offers to purchase the least number of shares for the assessment due), shall be taken as the highest bidder, and the sale shall be conducted according to such general regulations as may

Cars, etc..

be adopted in the bylaws of said company; but no stock shall be sold for less than the total assessments due and payable; or said body may sue and collect the same from any delinquent subscriber in any court of competent jurisdiction. The said company shall place first-class

Shops, etc.

cars on said railways, with all modern improvements necessary to the convenience and comfort of passengers, and shall run cars thereon as often as the public convenience may require, in accordance with a schedule or timetable to be adopted by said board of directors, a copy of which shall be filed with the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and to be approved by them, and shall not take on any of its cars more passengers than can be accommodated, and shall cause its cars to be heated during the winter season. subject to regulations to be prescribed by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The said company shall buy, lease, or construct passenger-rooms,

Opening subscription books for stock.

ticket-offices, workshops, depots, lands, and buildings as they may deem necessary, at such points along its line as may be approved by the Commissioners of the District, and as the business of the railway and the convenience of the public may require. Within thirty days after the passage of this act, the corporators named in the first section, and their associates, successors or assigns, or a majority of them, or if any refuse or neglect to act then a majority of the remainder, shall cause books of subscript ion to the capital stock of said company to be opened and kept open in some convenient and accessible place in the District of Columbia, from nine o’clock in the forenoon till four o’clock in the afternoon, for a period to be fixed by said corporators, not less than ten days (unless the whole stock shall be sooner subscribed) and said corporators shall give public notice, by advertisement in the daily papers published in the city of Washington, of the time when and the place where said 202 books shall be opened; and subscribers upon said books to the capital

Provisos.

Subscriptions.

stock of the company shall be held to be stockholders: Provided, That every subscriber shall pay, at the time of subscribing, ten per centum of the amount by him subscribed, to the treasurer appointed by the corporators, or his subscription shall be null and void: Provided further,

Payments.

That nothing shall be received in payment of the ten per centum at the time of subscribing except lawful money. And when the books of subscription to the capital stock of said company shall be closed, the corporators named in the first section, their associates, successors, or assigns, or a majority of them, and in case any of them refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder, shall, within ten days thereafter, call the first meeting of the stockholders of said company, to meet within ten days thereafter, for the choice of directors, of which public notice shall be given for seven days in two newspapers published daily in the city of Washington, and by written personal notice to be mailed to the address of each stockholder by the clerk of the corporation; and in all meetings of the stockholders each share shall entitle the holder to one vote, to be given in person or by proxy.

Sec. 3. That the government and direction of the officers of the

Directors.

company shall be vested in the board of seven directors, who shall be stockholders of record, and who shall hold their office for one year, and until their successors are duly selected and qualified; and the said directors, a majority of whom shall be a quorum, shall select one of their number to be president of the board, who shall be the president of the company; and they shall also choose a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, the latter of whom shall give a bond, with surety, to said company in such sum as the said directors may require for the faithful discharge of his trust. In case of a vacancy in the board of directors, by death, resignation, or otherwise, of any director, it shall be filled by the remaining directors by majority vote of a quorum thereof. The directors shall have power to make and prescribe such bylaws, rules, and regulations as they shall deem needful and proper touching the disposition and management of the stock, property, estate, and effects of the company, and require bond and security of any of its officers other than those herein specified, not contrary to the charter, or to the laws of the United States

Provisos.

Sale.

and the laws and ordinances of the District of Columbia: Provided, That said board of directors shall not have the power to sell or lease the said road, or any part thereof, or to purchase or lease any other street railroad, or any part thereof, without first obtaining the written consent of two thirds of said stockholders and of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia: Provided, That said company shall have no power to sell or lease the said road or any part thereof until after the main line has been constructed and operated. There shall be an

Annual meeting.

annual meeting of the stockholders for choice of directors, to be held at such time and place, under such conditions and upon such notice as the said company in their bylaws may prescribe; and said directors shall annually make a report in writing of their doings to the stockholders. The said company shall have at all times the free and uninterrupted use of its roadway; and if any person or persons shall willfully and mischievously and unnecessarily, obstruct or impede the passage of the cars of said railway with a vehicle or vehicles, or otherwise or in any manner molest or interfere with passengers or

Injuring property.

operatives while in transit, or destroy or injure the motive powers of said railway, or depots, stations or other property belonging to said railway, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay for each offense not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, to be recovered as other fines and penalties in said District, and shall in addition to said penalty, be liable to said company, for any loss or damage occasioned by his, her, or their acts as aforesaid. No person shall be prohibited the right to travel on the cars of said road, or be FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 478, 486. 1888.203 ejected therefrom by the company’s employees, for any other cause than that of being drunk, disorderly, or contagiously diseased for the use of obscene and profane language, refusing to pay the legal fare, or a failure to comply with the lawful regulations of the company. The principal offices of said company shall be situated in the

Offices.

District of Columbia, and all books and papers relating to the business of said company shall be kept thereat and open at all times to the inspection of the stockholders. The meeting of stockholders and directors shall be held at said office. The book in which transfers of stock shall be recorded shall be closed for the purpose of such transfer thirty days before the annual election.

Sec. 4. The said Rock Creek Railway Company shall, on or before

Report.

Contents.

the fifteenth day of January of each year, make a report to Congress of the names of all the stockholders therein and the amount of stock held by each, together with a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures, from whatever source and on whatever account, for the preceding year ending December the thirty-first, which report shall be verified by the affidavit of the president and secretary of said company; and if the said report is not made at the time specified or within ten days thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Commissioners to cause proceedings to be instituted to forfeit this charter; and said company shall pay to the District of Columbia, as taxes for each year, four per centum of its gross earnings for the preceding year as shown by said verified statement, which amount shall be payable to the collector of taxes at the times and in the manner that other taxes are

Taxes.

now due and payable, and subject to the same penalties on arrears: and the franchise and property of said company, both real and personal, to a sufficient amount, may be seized and sold in satisfaction thereof, as now provided by law for the sale of other property for taxes; and said per centum of its gross earnings shall be in lieu of all other assessments of taxes of whatsoever character upon its personal property, but the real estate of the company shall be taxed as other real estate in the District, provided that the tracks of the company shall not be taxed as real estate.

Sec. 5. That all articles of value that may be inadvertently left in

Lost articles.

any of the cars or other vehicles of the said company shall be taken to its principal depot and entered in a book of record of unclaimed goods, which shall be open to the inspection of the public; but when such property has been unclaimed for one year the company may sell the same.

Sec. 6. Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this

Amendment.

act at any time.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 486: providing for an additional associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory of Utah, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 203 1888-06-25 Chapter 486 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 486.—

An Act providing for an additional associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory of Utah, and for other purposes.

June 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Utah.

Supreme court increased to four justices.

R. S., sec. 1864, p. 330.

That hereafter the supreme court of the Territory of Utah shall consist of a chief justice and three associate justices, any three of whom shall constitute a quorum; but no justice shall act as a member of the supreme court in any action or proceeding brought to such court by writ of error, bill of exceptions, or appeal from a decision, judgment, or decree rendered by him as a judge of a district court.

204FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 486, 487. 1888.

Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty of the President, by and with the

Additional justice.

advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint one additional associate

Term.

justice of said supreme court, who shall hold his office for the term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

Sec. 3. That temporarily, and until otherwise ordered by law. the

Assignment of justices.

additional associate justice to be appointed under this act shall from time to time, as the business of the courts may require, be assigned by the. governor of said Territory of Utah, to either of the judicial districts thereof as an associate of the judge already assigned to such district, and each of said judges may hold separate hearings and trials, or sit and act together for the expedition of the business of such district, as they may deem expedient, and the times and places as now fixed by the statutes of said Territory for holding court therein shall remain until changed by law.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 487: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tennessee. 25 Stat. 204 1888-06-25 Chapter 487 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 487.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tennessee.

June 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carolina, Knoxville and Western Railway Company may bridge Tennessee River at Knoxville, Tenn.

That the Carolina, Knoxville and Western Railway Company, organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Tennessee River, at or near the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, in the county of Knox. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot passengers, for reasonable rates or tolls, to be fixed by said company; and the Secretary of War shall have the right, from time to time, to revise, prescribe, and

Tolls.

Lawful structure and post-route.

determine such rates or tolls.

Sec. 2. T hat any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be a lawful structure and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mail, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and

Postal telegraph.

its approaches for postal telegraph purposes; that the said bridge shall be so constructed either by draw, span, or otherwise,

Unobstructed navigation.

Proviso.

that a free and unobstructed passageway may be secured to all watercraft navigating said river at the point

Draw.

aforesaid: Provided, That if said bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be constructed as drawbridge, the draw shall be opened promptly upon the reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall maintain,

Lights, etc.

at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 487, 494. 1888.205 to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon

Secretary of War to decide terms, etc.

the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change he made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be submitted to and subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, so as to

Amendment, etc.

prevent or remove all material and substantial obstruction to the navigation of said river by the construction of the said bridge, is hereby expressly reserved; and any alterations or changes that may be required by Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same, at its own expense; and if any litigation

Litigation.

shall arise in regard to said bridge, the same may be had in the circuit court of the United States within whose territorial jurisdiction any part of said bridge is located. Furthermore, if the construction

Commencement and completion.

of said bridge shall not be commenced within two and completed within four years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 494: to authorize the Paris. Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company to construct and operate a railway, telegraph and telephone line through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 205 1888-06-25 Chapter 494 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 494.—

An Act to authorize the Paris. Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company to construct and operate a railway, telegraph and telephone line through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

June 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company may build railway, telegraph, and telephone line through Indian Territory.

That the Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company, a corporation duly created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, be, and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing, owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway and telegraph and telephone line through the Indian Territory, beginning at a point, to be selected by said company, on Red

Location.

River, at the most convenient crossing of said river, at or near the point known as Hooks’ Ferry, a crossing of said river from the south bank of the same in Red River County. Texas, near the northwest corner thereof; thence in a northeasterly direction, in the general direction of Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arkansas, to a point on the east boundary line of the Indian Territory in the Choctaw Nation, which is the west boundary line of the State of Arkansas, with the right to construct, use, and maintain such tracks, turnouts, branches, sidings, and extensions as said company may deem it to their interest to construct along and upon the right of way and depot grounds herein provided for.

206FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 494. 1888.

Sec. 3. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Right of way.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one hundred feet in width through said Indian Territory, and to take and use a strip

Width.

of land two hundred feet in width, with a length of three thousand feet, in addition to right of way, for stations, for every ten miles of road, with the right to use such additional ground where there are heavy cuts or fills as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed, not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side, of said right of way, or as much thereof as may be included in

Provisos.

Stations.

Not to be sold, etc.

said cut or fill: Provided, That no more than said addition of land shall be taken for any one station: Provided further, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph and telephone line; and, when any portion thereof shall cease to be used, such portion shall revert to the nation or tribe of Indians from which the same shall have been taken.

Sec. 3. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Damages.

lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of any of the Indian nations or tribes through which it may be constructed full compensation shall be made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway. In case of failure to make amicable settlement with any occupant such compensation shall be determined by the appraisement of

Referees.

three disinterested referees, to be appointed, one (who shall act as chairman) by the President, one by the chief of the nation to which said occupant belongs, one by said railroad company, who, before entering upon the duties of their appointment, shall take and subscribe, before a district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, an oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointment, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to and filed with the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days from the completion thereof; and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in case of the absence of a member, after due notice. And upon the failure of either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be

Substitution on failure to appoint.

filled by the district judge of the court held at Fort Smith, Arkansas, or at the district court for the northern district of Texas, upon the application of the other party. The chairman of the said board shall appoint the time and place for all hearings

Compensation.

within the nation to which such occupant belongs. Each of said referees shall receive for his services the sum of four dollars per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any case submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile. Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by the courts of said nations.

Costs.

Costs, including compensation of the referees, shall be made a part of the award, and be paid by such railroad company. In case the referees can not agree, then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party, being dissatisfied with the finding of the referees, shall have the right, within ninety days after the making

Appeal.

of the award and notice of the same, to appeal by original petition to the district court held at Fort Smith. Arkansas, or the district court for the northern district of Texas, which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject-matter of said petition, according to the laws of the State in which the same shall be heard provided for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. If, upon the hearing of said appeal, the judgment of the court shall be for the complainant, the costs of said appeal shall be adjudged against the railroad company. When proceedings have

Costs on appeal.

Work may begin on depositing double award.

been commenced in court, the railway company shall pay double the amount of the award into court to abide the judgment thereof, and then have the right to enter 207 upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of the railroad.

Sec. 4. That said railroad company shall not charge the inhabitants

Freight charges.

of said Territory a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized by the laws of the State of Texas for services or transportation of the same kind: Provided, That passenger rates on said railway

Provisos.

Passenger, etc. rates.

shall not exceed three cents per mile. Congress hereby reserves the right to regulate the charges for freight and passengers on said railway, and messages on said telegraph and telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in said Territory within the limits of which the railway, or apart thereof, shall be located; and then such State government or governments shall be authorized to fix and regulate the cost of transportation of persons and freights within their respective limits by said railway: but Congress expressly reserves the right to fix and regulate, at all times, the cost of such transportation by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one State into another, or shall extend into more than one State: Provided, however, That the rate of such

Maximum.

transportation of passengers, local or interstate, shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided, further, That said railway

Mails.

company shall carry the mail at such prices as Congress may by law provide; and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of

Additional compensation to tribes.

the Interior, for the benefit of the particular nations or tribes through whose lands said line may be located, the sum of fifty dollars, in addition to compensation provided for in this act for property taken and damages done to individual occupants by the construction of the railway, for each mile of railway that it may construct in said Territory; said payments to be made in installments of five hundred dollars as each ten miles of road is graded: Provided, That if the

Provisos.

Appeal by general council.

general council of either of the nations or tribes through whose land said railway may be located shall, within four months after the filing of maps of definite location, as set forth in section six of this act, dissent from the allowances provided for in this section, and shall certify the same to the Secretary of the Interior, then all compensation to be paid to such dissenting nation or tribe under the provisions of this act shall be determined as provided in section three for the determination of the compensation to be paid to the individual occupant of lands, with the right of appeal to the courts upon the same terms, conditions, and requirements as therein provided: Provided further, That the

Award to be paid.

amount awarded or adjudged to be paid by said railway company for said dissenting nation or tribe shall be in lieu of the compensation that said nation would be entitled to receive under the foregoing provision. Said company shall also pay. so long as said Territory is

Annual rental.

owned and occupied by the Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of fifteen dollars per annum for each mile of railway it shall construct in the said Territory. The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of this act shall be apportioned by him. in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force among the different nations and tribes, according to the number of miles of railway that may be constructed by said railway company through their lands: Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long

Taxation.

as said lands are occupied and possessed by said nations and tribes, to impose such additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem just and proper for their benefit; and any Territory or State hereafter formed, through which said railway shall have been established may exercise the like power as to such part of said railway as may lie within its limits. Said railway company shall have the right to survey and locate its railway immediately after the passage of this act.

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Sec. 6. That said company shall cause maps showing the route of

Maps to be filed.

its located lines through said Territory, to be tiled in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and also to be in the office of the principal chief of each of the nations or tribes through whose lands said railway may be located; and after the filing of such maps no claim for a subsequent settlement and improvement upon the right of way shown by said maps shall be valid

Proviso.

Grading to begin on filing maps.

as against said company: Provided, That when filed as herein provided for, said company shall commence grading said located line within six months thereafter, or such location shall be void; and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in sections of twenty-five miles before construction of any such section shall be begun.

Sec. 7. That the officers, servants, and employees of said company

Employees to reside on right of way.

Sec. 8. That the United States circuit and district courts for the

Litigation.

northern district of Texas and the western district of Arkansas, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress shall have, without reference to the amount in controversy, concurrent jurisdiction over all controversies arising between said Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company and the nations and tribes through whose territory said railway shall be constructed; said courts shall have like jurisdiction, without reference to the amount in controversy, over all controversies arising between the inhabitants of said nations or tribes and said railway company; and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian Territory, without distinction as to citizenship of the parties, so far as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Sec. 9. That said railway company shall build and complete its

Commencement and completion.

railway in said Territory within three years after the passage of this act. or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built; and it shall not be necessary in such case for a forfeiture to be declared by judicial process or legislative enactment; that said railroad company shall construct and maintain continually all fences,

Crossings, etc.

road and highway crossings, and necessary bridges over said railway wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way, or may be by the proper authorities laid out across the same.

Sec. 10. That the said Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway

Condition of acceptance.

Company shall accept this right of way upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian nations any further grant of laud, or its occupancy, than is hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 11. That all mortgages executed by said railway company

Mortgages.

Sec. 12. That Congress may at any time amend, add to. alter, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal this act; and the right of way herein and hereby granted shall not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever prior to the construction and completion of the road, except as to mortgages or FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 494, 496. 1888.209 other liens that may be given or secured thereon to aid in the construction thereof.

Received by the President June 14, 1888.

Chap. 496: to prevent obstructive and injurious deposits within the harbor and adjacent waters of New York City, by dumping or otherwise, and to punish and prevent such offenses. 25 Stat. 209 1888-06-29 Chapter 496 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 496.—

An Act to prevent obstructive and injurious deposits within the harbor and adjacent waters of New York City, by dumping or otherwise, and to punish and prevent such offenses.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New York Harbor.

Injurious deposits in forbidden.

That the placing, discharging, or depositing, by any process or in any manner, of refuse, dirt, ashes, cinders, mud, sand, dredgings, sludge, acid, or any other matter of any kind, other than that flowing from streets, sewers, and passing therefrom in a liquid state, in the tidal waters of the harbor of New York, or its adjacent or tributary waters, or in those of Long Island Sound, within the limits which shall be prescribed by the supervisor of the harbor, is hereby strictly forbidden, and every such act is made a misdemeanor, and every person engaged in or who shall aid, abet, authorize, or instigate a violation of this section, shall, upon conviction, be punishable by fine or imprisonment,

Punishment.

or both, such fine to be not less than two hundred and fifty dollars nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars, and the imprisonment to be not less than thirty days nor more than one year, either or both united, as the judge before whom conviction is obtained shall decide, one half of said fine to be paid to the person or persons giving information which shall lead to conviction of this misdemeanor.

Sec. 2. That any and every master and engineer, or person or

Punishment to officer of boat violating.

persons acting in such capacity, respectively, on board of any boat or vessel, who shall knowingly engage in towing any scow, boat, or vessel loaded with any such prohibited matter to any point or place of deposit, or discharge in the waters of the harbor of New York, or in its adjacent, or tributary waters, or in those of Long Island Sound, or to any point or place elsewhere than within the limits defined and permitted by the supervisor of the harbor hereinafter mentioned, shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this act, and shall, upon conviction, be punishable as hereinbefore provided for offenses in violation of section one of this act. and shall also have his license revoked or suspended for a term to be fixed by the judge before whom tried and convicted.

Sec. 3. That in all cases of receiving on board of any scows or

Transporting matter to discharging place.

boats such forbidden matter or substance as herein described, it shall be the duty of the owner or master, or person acting in such capacity, on board of such scows or boats, before proceeding to take or tow the same to the place of deposit, to apply for and obtain from the supervisor of the harbor appointed hereunder a permit defining the

Permits.

precise limits within which the discharge of such scows or boats may be made; and any deviation from such dumping or discharging place specified in such permit shall be a misdemeanor within the meaning of this act: and the master and engineer, or person or persons

Punishment for violating.

acting in such capacity, on board of any towboat towing such scows or boats, shall be equally guilty of such offense with the master or person acting in the capacity of master of the scow, and be liable to equal punishment.

210FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 496, 497. 1888.

Sec. 4. That all mud, dirt, sand, dredgings, and material of every

Disposal of matter dredged.

kind and description whatever taken, dredged, or excavated from any slip, basin, or shoal in the harbor of New York, or the waters adjacent or tributary thereto, and placed on any boat, scow, or vessel for the purpose of being taken or towed upon the waters of the harbor of New York to a place of deposit, shall be deposited and discharged at such place or within such limits as shall be defined and specified by the supervisor of the harbor, as in the third section of this act prescribed, and not otherwise. Every person, firm, or corporation

Responsibility.

being the owner of any slip, basin, or shoal, from which such mud, dirt, sand, dredgings, and material shall be taken, dredged, or excavated, and every person, firm, or corporation in any manner engaged in the work of dredging or excavating any such slip, basin, or shoal, or of removing such mud, dirt. sand, or dredgings therefrom. shall severally be responsible for the deposit and discharge of all such mud, dirt, sand, or dredgings at such place or within such limits so defined and prescribed by said supervisor of the harbor; and for every violation of the provisions of this section the person offending shall be guilty of an offense against this act, and shall be punished by a fine equal to the sum of five dollars for every cubic yard of mud, dirt, sand, dredgings, or material not deposited or discharged as required by this section. Any boat or vessel used or employed

Legal proceedings.

in violating any provision of this act, shall be liable to the pecuniary penalties imposed thereby, and may be proceeded against, summarily by way of libel in any district court of the United States, having jurisdiction thereof.

Sec. 5. That a line officer of the Navy shall be designated by the

Supervisor of the harbor to be appointed.

President of the United States as supervisor of the harbor, to act under the direction of the Secretary of War in enforcing the provisions of this act, and in detecting offenders against the same. This officer shall receive the sea-pay of his grade, and shall have personal charge and supervision under the Secretary of War, and shall direct the patrol boats and other means to detect and bring to punishment offenders against the provisions of this act.

Sec. 6. That the sum of thirty thousand dollars or so much thereof

Appropriation.

as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to carry out the provisions of this act; and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to pay that sum from moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 497: to authorize the Paris. Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company to construct a bridge across Red River at or near Hooks’ Ferry, Red River County, Texas. 25 Stat. 210 1888-06-29 Chapter 497 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 497.—

An Act to authorize the Paris. Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company to construct a bridge across Red River at or near Hooks’ Ferry, Red River County, Texas.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company may bridge Red River at Hooks’ Ferry. Texas.

That the Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Company, a corporation duly created and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, be, and is hereby, authorized to build a bridge across the Red River at or near Hooks’ Ferry, Red River County, Texas, the said bridge to be so constructed as not to interfere

Proviso.

with the navigation of said river: Provided, That any bridge constructed under this act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known

Lawful structure and post-route.

and recognized as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridge; and the United States shall

Postal telegraph.

have the right of way for a postal telegraph across said bridge.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 497, 498. 1888.211

Sec. 2. That any bridge constructed under this act shall be built

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design of the drawings of the bridge and piers, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of at least one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, and the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and if any change be made in the plan of construction of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon, or before the completion of said bridge, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structure; and the said structure shall be changed, at the cost and expense of the owners thereof, from time to time, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free

Unobstructed navigation.

and convenient navigation of said river; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to the revocation or modification by law whenever the public good shall, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, so require, without any expense or charge to the United States; and in case of any litigation

Litigation.

arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, suit may be brought in the circuit courts of the United States of Texas or Arkansas, in whose jurisdiction any portion of said bridge may be located.

Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment, etc.

this act at any time; and that if at any time navigation of the said river shall in any manner be obstructed or impaired by the bridge authorized by this act to be constructed, the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall be his duty, to require the said railway company to alter and change the said bridge, at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment, and it, upon such reasonable notice to said railway company to make such change or improvements, the said company fails to do so, the Secretary of War shall have the authority to make the same, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and the Secretary of War shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation of the river.

Sec. 4. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 498: to authorize the construction of a bridge across Trail Creek, in the city of Michigan City, Indiana. 25 Stat. 211 1888-06-29 Chapter 498 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 498.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across Trail Creek, in the city of Michigan City, Indiana.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Michigan City. Ind., may bridge Trail Creek.

That the consent of Congress be, and is hereby, granted to the city of Michigan City, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Indiana, to construct, use, operate, and maintain a swing-bridge, with the necessary appurtenances, across Trail Creek, at the intersection of Franklin street in the city of Michigan City with said creek, for 212FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 498, 499. 1888. the passage of foot-passengers, animals, and vehicles of all kinds:

Provisos.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Provided, That the plans and specifications, with the necessary drawings of said bridge shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval; and until he approves the plan and location of said bridge it shall not be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon such change shall likewise be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and said bridge shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved: Provided, also, That no

Unobstructed navigation.

bridge shall be commenced under authority of this act until the Secretary of War shall have certified in writing that in his opinion the construction and maintenance of such bridge will not at any time substantially or materially obstruct the ordinary navigation of the said creek: Provided also,

Tolls.

That if tolls shall be collected for passage or transportation across said bridge, the rates thereof shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, who shall have power to fix said rates at reasonable amounts.

Sec. 2. That if the construction of the bridge hereby authorized

Commencement and completion.

Sec. 3. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act so as to

Amendment, etc.

prevent or remove any material obstructions to the navigation of said creek, and so as to enforce any of the conditions of this act, is hereby expressly reserved; and any change needful to prevent or remove any such material obstructions shall be made at the expense of said city of Michigan City.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 499: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Red River of the North by the Duluth Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company. 25 Stat. 212 1888-06-29 Chapter 499 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 499.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Red River of the North by the Duluth Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Duluth, Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway Company may bridge Red River of the North. Minnesota and Dakota.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the Duluth, Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railroad Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and to its successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a pivot drawbridge, and approaches thereto, across the Red River of the North, between the State of Minnesota and the Territory of Dakota, at such point on said river, on the boundary-line between Marshal County or Kittson County, in the State of Minnesota, and the Territory of Dakota, as may accommodate the lines of

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

railroad which said corporation may build to said point. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the said corporation, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for reasonable tolls to be fixed by the Secretary of War; and the Secretary of War shall have the right, from time to time to revise such tolls.

Sec. 2. That the bridge authorized by this act shall be constructed

Draw.

as a pivot-drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans giving a clear width of waterway measured at the lowest stage of water known at the locality, of not less than eighty feet in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and the bottom chord of said bridge shall not be of less elevation than one foot above the plane of the highest known flood at the locality; and provision shall also be made in the location and construction of abutments and approaches to allow the free passage of flood water; and the piers of said bridge FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 499. 1888.213 shall be parallel to and the bridge itself at right angles to the direction of the current of said river. And said corporation shall provide, at its own expense, such sheer-booms, guide-piers, and other devices as may be necessary to facilitate the safe passage of boats or other watercraft through the spans of said bridge: Provided, That

Proviso.

Opening draw.

the draw of said bridge shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights

Lights, etc.

or other signals on said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe. The said bridge shall be located and built under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

and approval, a design and drawings of said bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed and channel of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said location and plan of the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed are approved by the Secretary of War the said bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of such bridge during the progress of construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and no such change shall be made until so approved.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of the bridge

Other companies may use.

constructed under this act shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains, cars, and locomotives over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use, to be fixed by the Secretary of War, in case the owner or owners of the said bridge and the several railway companies, or any of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid; and

Secretary of War to decide rates.

the Secretary of War shall prescribe the rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, and all matters of difference between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structure and post-route.

act shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for the transmission over the railroads leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Amendment, etc.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved: and any alterations or changes that may be required by Congress in the bridge constructed under this act so as to prevent or remove all material and substantial obstruction to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge, shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same at its own expense.

Sec. 6. That in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction

Litigation

or alleged obstruction caused by this bridge to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located.

214FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 499, 500. 1888.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 500: authorizing the construction of a railroad bridge across the Red River of the North by the North Dakota and Pacific Railway Company. 25 Stat. 214 1888-06-29 Chapter 500 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 500.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a railroad bridge across the Red River of the North by the North Dakota and Pacific Railway Company.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

North Dakota and Pacific Railroad Company may bridge Red River of the North, Minn, and Dak.

Post, p. 298.

a bridge, and approaches thereto, across the Red River of the North, between the State of Minnesota and the Territory of Dakota, at such point on said river on the boundary-line between Norman or Polk County in the State of Minnesota, and Traill or Cass County in the Territory of Dakota, as may accommodate the lines of railroad which said corporation may build to said point. Said bridge shall be

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and. at the opt ion of the said corporation, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers for reasonable rates or tolls to be fixed by said company; and the Secretary of War shall have the right, from time to time, to revise, prescribe, and determine such rates or tolls.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Draw.

as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans giving a clear waterway, measured at the lowest stage of water known at the locality, of not less than eighty feet in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw; and the bottom chord of the bridge shall not be of less elevation than one foot above the plane of the highest flood known at the locality, and provision shall also be made in the location and construction of abutments and approaches to allow the free passage of flood water; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel to and the bridge itself at right angles to the current

Proviso.

Opening draw.

of said river: Provided, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats and other watercraft, except when trains are passing over said draw; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after the passage of trains; and said corporation shall maintain, at

Lights, etc.

its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights and other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe; and said corporation shall provide, at its own expense, such sheer-booms, guide-piers, and other device as may be necessary to facilitate the safe passage of boats or other watercraft through the spans of said bridge. The said bridge shall be located and built under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of said bridge and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings,

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

accurately showing the bed and channel of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said location and plan of the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed are approved by the Secretary of War. the said bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of such bridge during the progress FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 500, 501. 1888.215 of construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and in case of any litigation arising from

Litigation.

the obstruction or alleged obstruction caused by said bridge to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said bridge is located.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of the bridge

Other companies may use.

constructed under this act shall have, and be entitled to equal rights and privileges, relative to the passage of railway trains, cars, and locomotives over the same and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of the said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all such matters of difference between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proof of the

Secretary of War to decide rates.

parties.

Sec. 4. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structure and post-route.

act shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroads leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches, for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Amendment, etc.

Sec 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, so as to prevent or remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of the said bridge, is hereby expressly reserved; and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal when completed shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same at its own expense: and if said bridge shall not be commenced in one year and be finished

Commencement and completion.

within three years from the passage of this act, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 501: to authorize the construction of a graveled or macadamized road from the city of New Berne, North Carolina, to the national cemetery near said city. 25 Stat. 215 1888-06-29 Chapter 501 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 501.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a graveled or macadamized road from the city of New Berne, North Carolina, to the national cemetery near said city.

June 29, 1888.

Whereas, there is now no public road leading to the national cemetery,

Preamble.

near the city of New Berne, North Carolina, but access to said cemetery can be had only over a private road belonging to and kept open at the discretion of the adjacent land owners; and Whereas the said land proprietors are willing to donate to the United States the right of way over their said lands from the said city of New Berne to the said national cemetery: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

New Berne. N. C.

Road from to national cemetery.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to construct a good and durable graveled or macadamized road from the city of New Berne, in the State of North Carolina, to the national cemetery, near said city, over such road, and along such route as he may deem proper. And for the purpose of carrying into effect the foregoing provisions of this act, the sum of twenty thousand dollars, or so much

Appropriation.

thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; said 216FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 501, 502. 1888. money to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War. or so much thereof as may be necessary for said purpose.

Sec. 2. That before any money shall be expended as aforesaid the

Right of way.

title to the right of way shall be granted to the United States free of cost.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 502: to authorize the construction of a wagon and foot-passenger bridge across the Noxubee River, at or near Gainsville, in the State of Alabama. 25 Stat. 216 1888-06-29 Chapter 502 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 502.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a wagon and foot-passenger bridge across the Noxubee River, at or near Gainsville, in the State of Alabama.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sumter County, Ala., may bridge Noxubee River at Cainsville.

That the court of county commissioners of Sumter County, Alabama, be, and are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, if, in the opinion of the Secretary of War the same be a public necessity, a wagon and foot-passenger bridge across the Noxubee River, at a point at or near Gainsville,

Unobstructed navigation.

Alabama: that said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation of said river beyond what is necessary in order to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in which any of said bridge obstruction may be. Said bridge shall be

Wagon and foot bridge.

Tolls.

constructed to provide for the safe and convenient passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot-passengers. And if tolls shall be charged for the passage of wagons or other vehicles, or of animals and foot-passengers, the rates thereof may be fixed by the Secretary of War, on appeal to him for that purpose, and no higher charges shall be made than shall be established by him.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of Sumter County building the same, be built as a drawbridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided, That if the said

Provisos.

Spans.

bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans it shall give clear headroom of not less, in any case, than forty-eight feet above extreme high-water mark as understood at the point of location, nor shall the spans of said bridge give a clear width of waterway of less than seventy-five feet, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself

Draw.

at right angles thereto: Provided also, That if the said bridge be built as a drawbridge, the draw shall be built over the main channel of the river at a convenient and the most accessible point, giving a clear width of waterway of not less than seventy-five feet, and that said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, and said county commissioners shall maintain, at their own

Lights, etc.

expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure and shall be known as a postal-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the crossing of mails, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, and for freight passing over said bridge, than is charged for the same services from the public, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right

Postal telegraph.

Secretary of War to approve plans. etc.

of way for postal telegraph purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 4. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and located under, and subject to. such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe and to secure that object the said company or corporators shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and a map of the location, giving FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 502, 503. 1888.217 for space of one-half mile above and below the proposed location the topography of the bank of the river, the current of the river at high and low water, the location of any other bridge or bridges, together with such other information as the Secretary of War may prescribe, and until the plan and location of the said bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such changes shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. And all expenses attending such changes shall be paid by the company constructing said bridge; or, if the Secretary of War shall require any change in said bridge or the entire removal of the same after its completion, the same shall be at the cost of the company, and if such changes or removal shall not be made when required, the Secretary of War may make such changes or removal, and cause proceedings to be instituted in the name of the United

Litigation.

States in any circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any part of said bridge is located to recover from the company or persons owning said bridge the amount which may be expended by the United States in such alterations or removal.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 503: making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 217 1888-06-29 Chapter 503 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 503.—

An Act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

June 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian Department appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes, namely:

For pay of fifty-eight agents of Indian affairs at the following-named

Pay of agents at specified agencies.

agencies, at the rates respectively indicated, namely: At the Warm Springs Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Klamath Agency, at one thousand one hundred dollars; At the Grand Ronde Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Siletz Agency, at one thousand two hundred dollars: At the Umatilla Agency, at one thousand two hundred dollars; At the Neah Bay Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Yakama Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Colville Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Puyallup (consolidated) Agency, embracing Nisqually and S’Kokomish and Quinaielt Agencies, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Tulalip Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Round Valley Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Mission Tule River (consolidated) Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Nevada Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Western Shoshone Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Nez Perces Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Lemhi Agency, at one thousand one hundred dollars; 218FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 503. 1888. At the Fort Hall Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars;

Pay of agents at specified agencies—Continued.

At the Flathead Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Blackfeet Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Crow Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Fort Peck Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Fort Belknap Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Tongue River Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Yankton Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Standing Rock Agency, at one thousand seven hundred dollars; At the Cheyenne River Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Fort Berthold Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars: At the Sisseton Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars: At the Devil’s Lake Agency, at one thousand two hundred dollars; At the Pine Ridge Agency, at two thousand two hundred dollars; At the Rosebud Agency, at two thousand two hundred dollars; At the Shoshone Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars: At the Uintah and Ouray Agency (consolidated), at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Pueblo Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Navajo Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Mascalero Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Southern Ute and Jicarilla Agency, at one thousand four hundred dollars; At the Omaha and Winnebago Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Santee Agency, at one thousand two hundred dollars: At the Pottawatomie and Great Nemaha Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Ponca, Pawnee. Otoe, and Oakland Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Sac and Fox Agency, Indian Territory, at one thousand two hundred dollars; At the Quapaw Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; and not more than one thousand two hundred dollars of any moneys appropriated by this act shall be expended for clerical labor at this agency; At the Osage Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollarsAt the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency, at two thousand two hundred dollars; At the Kiowa Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Union Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars: At the White Earth Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Sac and Fox Agency, Iowa, at one thousand dollars; At the Green Bay Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollarsAt the La Pointe Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Mackinac Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the New York Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Colorado River Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Pima Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the San Carlos Agency, at two thousand dollars; For the Eastern Cherokee Agency, eight hundred dollars; in all, eighty-eight thousand two hundred dollars; and all provisions of law fixing compensation for Indian agents in excess of that herein provided are hereby repealed. For the payment of necessary interpreters, to be distributed in the

Interpreters.

discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, twenty-five thousand dol- 219lars; but no person employed by the United States and paid for any other service shall be paid for interpreting. For pay of live Indian inspectors, at three thousand dollars per

Inspectors.

annum each, fifteen thousand dollars. For necessary traveling expenses of five Indian inspectors, including

Travelling, etc., expenses.

incidental expenses of inspection and investigation, seven thousand dollars. Pay of one superintendent of Indian schools, four thousand dollars.

Superintendent of schools.

Necessary traveling expenses of one superintendent of Indian

Travelling, etc., expenses.

schools, including incidental expenses of inspection and investigation, one thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That he

Proviso.

Allowance.

shall be allowed three dollars per day for traveling expenses when actually on duty in the field, exclusive of cost of transportation and sleeping-car fare. For buildings and repair of buildings at agencies, and repairs of

Agency buildings.

the same, twenty-five thousand dollars. For contingencies of the Indian service, including traveling and

Contingent expenses.

incidental expenses of Indian agents, and of their offices, and of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and of such person as may be detailed to accompany him, also traveling and incidental expenses of five special agents, at three dollars per day when actually employed

Special agents.

on duty in the field, exclusive of transportation and sleeping-car fare, in lieu of all other expenses now authorized by law; for pay of employees not otherwise provided for, and for pay of five special agents, at two thousand dollars per annum each, forty thousand dollars. For the expenses of the commission of citizens, serving without

Citizen commission.

Vol. 10, p. 40.

compensation, appointed by the President under the provisions of the fourth section of the act of April tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, three thousand dollars.

FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH AND SUPPORT OF INDIAN TRIBES.

Fulfilling treaties.

apaches, kiowas, and comanches.

Apaches, Kiowas, and Comanches.

For twenty-first of thirty installments, as provided to be expended under the tenth article of treaty of October twenty-first, eighteen

Vol. 15, pp. 590, 584.

hundred and sixty-seven, concluded at Medicine Lodge Creek, in Kansas, with the Kiowas and Comanches, and under the third article of treaty of the same date with the Apaches, thirty thousand dollars: For purchase of clothing, as provided in the same treaties, eleven thousand dollars; For pay of carpenter, farmer, blacksmith, miller, and engineer, four thousand five hundred dollars; For pay of physician and two teachers, two thousand seven hundred dollars; in all, forty-eight thousand two hundred dollars. cheyennes and arapahoes.

Cheyennes and Arapahoes.

For twenty-first of thirty installments, as provided to be expended under the tenth article of treaty of October twenty-eighth, eighteen

Vol. 15, p. 590.

hundred and sixty-seven, twenty thousand dollars; For purchase of clothing, as per same article, twelve thousand dollars; For pay of physician and teacher, as per thirteenth article of same

Vol. 15, p. 597.

treaty, two thousand dollars; For pay of carpenter, farmer, blacksmith, miller, and engineer, as per same article, four thousand five hundred dollars; in all, thirty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. 220 chickasaws.

Chickasaws.

For permanent annuity, in goods, three thousand dollars.

Vol. 1, p. 619.

chippewas of the mississippi.

Chippewas of the Mississippi.

For forty-second of forty-six installments to be paid to Chief

Vol. 9, p. 904.

Vol. 10, p. 720.

Hole-in-the-Day, or his heirs, per third article of treaty of August second, eighteen hundred and forty-seven, and fifth article of treaty of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, one thousand dollars; For the support of a school or schools upon said reservation,

Vol. 16, p. 720,

during the pleasure of the President, in accordance with third article of treaty of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, four thousand dollars; in all, five thousand dollars. chippewas, pillagers, and lake winnebagoshish bands.

Chippewas, Pillagers, and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands.

For thirty-fourth of forty installments of annuity, in money, per third article of treaty of February

Vol. 10, p. 1168.

Vol. 13, p. 694.

twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, and third article of treaty of May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, ten thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents; For thirty-fourth of forty installments of annuity, in goods, per same articles of same treaties, eight thousand dollars; For thirty-fourth of forty installments, for purpose of utility, per same articles of same treaties, four thousand dollars; in all. twenty-two thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents. choctaw.

Choctaws.

For permanent annuity, per second article of treaty of November

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 99.

Vol. 11, p.614.

sixteenth, eighteen hundred and five, and thirteenth article of treaty of June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars; For permanent annuity, for support of blacksmith, per sixth article

Vol. 7, pp. 212, 236.

of treaty of October eighteenth, eighteen hundred and twenty, ninth article of treaty of January twentieth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 11, p. 614.

twenty-five, and thirteenth article of treaty of June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, for education, per second and thirteenth articles of last two treaties named above, six thousand dollars: For permanent annuity, for iron and steel, per ninth article of

Vol. 7, p. 236.

treaty of January twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and

Vol. 11, p. 614.

thirteenth article of treaty of June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred and twenty dollars; For interest on three hundred and ninety thousand two hundred

Interest.

and fifty-seven dollars and ninety-two cents, at five per centum per annum, for education, support of the government, and other beneficial purposes, under the direction of the general council of the Choctaws, in conformity with the provisions contained in the ninth and thirteenth articles of treaty of January twentieth,

Vol. 7, p. 230.

Vol. 11 p.614.

eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and treaty of June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, nineteen thousand five hundred and twelve dollars and eighty-nine cents; in all, twenty-nine thousand four hundred and thirty-two dollars and eighty-nine cents. columbias and colvilles.

Columbias and Colvilles.

For annuity for Chief Moses, as per agreement of July seventh

Vol. 23, p. 79.

Chief Moses.

eighteen hundred and eighty-three, ratified by act approved July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, one thousand dollars; For annuity for Chief Tonasket, as per same agreement ratified by

Chief Tonasket.

act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, one hundred dollars; 221 For employees, as provided in said agreement ratified by act of

Employees.

July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, six thousand dollars; in all, seven thousand one hundred dollars. creeks.

Creeks.

For permanent annuity, in money, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p.36.

Vol. 11, p. 700.

August seventh, seventeen hundred and ninety, and fifth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, one thousand five hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, in money, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 69.

Vol. 11, p. 700.

June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and two, and fifth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars; For permanent annuity, in money, per fourth article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p.287.

Vol. 11, p. 700.

January twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twenty thousand dollars; For permanent annuity, for blacksmith and assistant, and for shop and tools, per eighth article of treaty of January twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eight hundred and forty dollars; For permanent annuity, for iron and steel for shop, per same articles and treaties, two hundred and seventy dollars; For permanent annuity, for the pay of a wheelwright, per same articles of same treaties, six hundred dollars; For five per centum interest on two hundred thousand dollars, for

Interest.

Vol. 11, p. 701.

purposes of education, per sixth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, ten thousand dollars; For interest on six hundred and seventy-five thousand one hundred and sixty-eight dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, under provisions of third article of treaty of June fourteenth, eighteen

Vol. 14, p. 787.

hundred and sixty-six, thirty-three thousand seven hundred and fifty-eight dollars and forty cents; in all. sixty-nine thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight dollars and forty cents. crows.

Crows.

For seventh of twenty-five installments, as provided in agreement

Vol. 22, p. 481.

with the Crows dated June twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty, to be used by the Secretary of the Interior in such manner as the President may direct, thirty thousand dollars; For twentieth of thirty installments, to supply male persons, six

Vol. 15, p. 651.

hundred in number, over fourteen years of age, with a suit of good substantial woolen clothing, consisting of a coat, hat. pantaloons, flannel shirt, and woolen socks, as per ninth article of treaty of May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, six thousand dollars. For twentieth of thirty installments, to supply each female, seven hundred in number, over twelve years of age, with a flannel skirt, or the goods necessary to make the same, a pair of woolen hose, twelve yards of calico, and twelve yards of cotton domestic, as per same article, four thousand dollars; For twentieth of thirty installments, to supply three hundred and fifty boys and three hundred and fifty girls, under the ages named, such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make each a suit as aforesaid, together with a pair of woolen hose for each, per same article, five thousand dollars; For pay of a physician, per tenth article of same treaty, one thousand

Vol. 15, p. 652.

two hundred dollars; For nineteenth of twenty installments, for pay of teacher and 222 furnishing necessary books and stationery, under seventh article of

Vol. 15, p. 651.

same treaty, one thousand five hundred dollars; For pay of carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer, and blacksmith,

Vol. 15, p, 652.

under tenth article of same treaty, three thousand three hundred dollars; For pay of second blacksmith, and iron and steel, as per eighth

Vol. 15, p. 651.

article of same treaty, one thousand five hundred dollars; For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to furnish

Fool.

such articles of food as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may require, fifty thousand dollars; in all, one hundred and two thousand five hundred dollars. iowas.

lowas.

For interest, in lieu of investment, on fifty-seven thousand five

Interest.

hundred dollars, balance of one hundred and fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at five per centum per annum, for education or other beneficial purposes,

Vol. 10, p. 1071.

under the direction of the President, per ninth article of treaty of May seventeenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. kansas.

Kansas.

For interest in lieu of investment on two hundred thousand dollars, two hundred and three one thousand three hundred and thirty-seconds of ten thousand dollars, being the pro rata amount due the

Vol. 9, p. 842.

Kansas tribe of Indians, per second article of treaty of January fourteenth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one thousand five hundred and twenty-four dollars and two cents. For payment of the balance of principal and interest of Kaw or

Payment of scrip.

Kansas Indian scrip, pursuant to the provisions of the Indian appropriation act for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen

Vol. 23, p. 368.

hundred and eighty-six, approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, sixty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be paid out of the sum of two hundred thousand dollars accruing to said Indians for cession of lands under article

Vol. 9, p. 842.

two of treaty entered into by said tribe with the United States, dated January fourteenth, eighteen hundred and forty-six. and to be immediately available: Provided, That the proceeds of sales

Proviso.

Reimbursable from sale of lands.

of Kansas Indian lands realized hereafter shall be applied to the reimbursement of the said fund of two hundred thousand dollars of the amount paid out under this appropriation. fulfilling treaty with kickapoos.

Kickapoos.

For interest on eighty-two thousand four hundred and thirty-two dollars and forty-four cents, balance of one hundred thousand dollars at five per centum per annum, for

Vol. 10, p. 1071.

educational and other beneficial purposes, per treaty of May eighteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four thousand one hundred and twenty-one dollars and sixty-two cents. This amount to enable the President of the United States to carry

Payment to Indians who have become citizens.

Vol. 13, p. 624.

out the provisions of the third article of the treaty made with the Kickapoo Indians, dated June twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to be paid as provided in said treaty, and under such rules as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe, to three Kickapoo Indians who have become citizens of the United States, also to pay the heirs or legal representatives of fourteen deceased Kickapoos. the settlement of whose estates is desired, under the provisions

Vol 24, p. 219.

of section two of the act of August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, such sum as may be their proportion of the one hundred 223 thousand dollars provided for said tribe for education and other beneficial purposes, per treaty of May eighteenth, eighteen hundred

Vol. 10, p. 1071

and fifty-four, not exceeding five thousand seven hundred and forty-three dollars and twenty-four cents: and the Secretary of the Interior is directed to pay also to the said seventeen Kickapoo allottees, to those who may hereafter become citizens of the United States, and to the heirs or legal representatives of deceased Kickapoo allottees, their proportion of the tribal funds held in trust by the United States and on deposit in the United States Treasury; in all, nine thousand eight hundred and sixty-four dollars and eighty-six cents. miamies of kansas.

Miamies of Kansas.

For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, and iron and steel for shop, per fifth article of treaty of October sixth, eighteen

Vol. 7, p. 191.

Vol. 10, p. 1035.

hundred and eighteen, and fourth article of treaty of June fifth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four hundred and eleven dollars and forty-three cents; For permanent provision for miller, in lieu of gunsmith, per same articles and treaties, and per fifth article of treaty of October twenty-third,

Vol. 7, p. 464.

eighteen hundred and thirty-four, two hundred and sixty-two dollars and sixty-two cents. For interest on twenty-one thousand eight hundred and eighty-fou

Interest.

r dollars and eighty-one cents, at five per centum for educational purposes,

Vol. 10, p. 1034.

per third article of treaty of June fifth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand and ninety-four dollars and twenty-four cents; in all, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-eight dollars and twenty-nine cents. miamies of eel river.

Miamies of Eel River.

This amount to be paid per capita to the Miamies of Eel River, being

Payment in full.

in full of all demands under their treaties with the United States dated August third, seventeen hundred and ninety-five. August

Vol. 7, pp. 51, 91, 114.

twenty-third, eighteen hundred and five, and September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and nine, twenty-two thousand dollars. molels.

Molels.

For pay of teachers and for manual-labor schools, and for all necessary

Schools.

materials therefor, and for the subsistence of the pupils, per second article of treaty of December twenty-first, eighteen hundred

Vol. 12, p. 981.

and fifty-five three thousand dollars. nez perces.

Nez Perces.

For salaries of two matrons, to take charge of the boarding-schools,

Schools.

and two assistant teachers, one farmer, one carpenter, and two millers, per fifth article of treaty of June ninth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 14, p. 650.

sixty-three, six thousand dollars. northern cheyennes and arapahoes.

Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes.

For last of ten installments, to be expended by the Secretary of the Interior, for each Indian engaged in agriculture, in the purchase of such articles as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may indicate to be proper, as per sixth article of treaty of

Vol. 15, p. 657.

May tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and for subsistence, as per agreement with the Sioux Indians approved February twenty-eighth,

Vol. 19, p. 254.

eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, thirty-five thousand dollars. For twentieth of thirty installments, for purchase of clothing, as

Clothing.

Vol. 15, p. 657.

per sixth article of treaty of May tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty- 224eight, twelve thousand dollars: Provided, That the amount in this

Proviso.

Distribution.

and preceding paragraph shall be expended pro rata, as near as may be, for the Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes in Wyoming, and on the Tongue River, in Montana; For pay of physician, two teachers, two

Vol. 15, p. 657.

carpenters, one miller, two farmers, a blacksmith, and engineer, per seventh article of same treaty, nine thousand dollars; in all, fifty-six thousand dollars. osages.

Osages.

For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars,

Interest.

at five per centum per annum, being value of fifty-four sections of land set apart by treaty of June second, eighteen hundred and twenty-five,

Vol. 7, p. 242.

for educational purposes, per Senate resolution of January ninth, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars. otoes and missourias.

Otoes and Missourias.

For sixth of twelve installments, being the last series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article

Vol. 10, p. 1039.

of treaty of March fifteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars. pawnees.

Pawnees.

For perpetual annuity, at least one-half of which is to be paid in

Perpetual annuities.

goods and such articles as may be deemed necessary for them, per

Vol. 11, p. 729.

second article of treaty of September twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, thirty thousand dollars; For support of two manual-labor schools, per third article of same

Schools.

treaty, ten thousand dollars; For pay of two farmers, two blacksmiths and two apprentices, one

Farmers, etc.

miller and apprentice, and two teachers, one shoemaker, and one carpenter, five thousand four hundred dollars; For pay of physician and purchase of medicines, one thousand two

Physician.

hundred dollars; For purchase of iron and steel, and other necessaries for the shops,

Iron, steel, etc.

Vol. 11, p. 730.

as per fourth article of treaty of September twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, five hundred dollars; in all, forty-seven thousand one hundred dollars. poncas.

Poncas.

For last of fifteen installments, last series, to be paid to them or

Vol. 12, p. 997.

expended for their benefit, per second article of treaty of March twelfth, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, eight thousand dollars: For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be

Civilizing.

used at the discretion of the President, to carry on the work of aiding and instructing the Poncas in the arts of civilization, with a view to their self-support, for clothing, and for pay of employees, ten thousand dollars; For this amount, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary

Subsistence.

of the Interior, for subsistence of the Poncas, eight thousand dollars; in all. twenty-six thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

Distribution.

That the foregoing sums shall be divided pro rata among all the members of said tribe in the Indian Territory and in Dakota Territory. pottawatomies.

Pottawatomies.

For permanent annuity, in silver, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 51.

August third, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, three hundred and fifty-seven dollars and eighty cents; 225 For permanent annuity, in silver, per third article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 114.

September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and nine, one hundred and seventy-eight dollars and ninety cents; For permanent annuity, in silver, per third article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 185.

October second, eighteen hundred and eighteen, eight hundred and ninety-four dollars and fifty cents; For permanent annuity, in money, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 317.

September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, seven hundred and fifteen dollars and sixty cents; For permanent annuity, in specie, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 320.

July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, and second article of treaty of September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight,

Vol. 7, p. 317.

five thousand seven hundred and twenty-four dollars and seventy-seven cents; For permanent provision for payment of money, in lieu of tobacco, iron, and

Vol. 7, p. 318.

Vol. 9, p. 855.

steel, per second article of treaty of September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and tenth articles of treaties of June fifth and seventeenth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one hundred and seven dollars and thirty-four cents; For permanent provision for three blacksmiths and assistants, and

Blacksmiths, etc.

Vol. 7, pp. 293, 318, 320.

for iron and steel for shops, per third article of treaty of October sixteenth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article of treaty of September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and second article of treaty of July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand and eight dollars and ninety-nine cents; For permanent provision for fifty barrels of salt, per second article

Salt.

Vol. 7, p. 320.

of treaty of July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty-four cents; For interest on two hundred and thirty thousand and sixty-four dollars

Interest.

and twenty cents, at five per centum, in conformity with provisions of article seven of treaties of June

Vol. 9, p. 854.

fifth and seventeenth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, eleven thousand five hundred and three dollars and twenty-one cents; in all, twenty thousand six hundred and forty-seven dollars and sixty-five cents. pottawatomies of huron.

Pottawatomies of Huron.

This amount to be paid per capita to the Pottawatomies of Huron,

Permanent annuity.

being in full for the permanent annuity, in money or otherwise, guarantied to them under the second article of treaty dated November seventeenth,

Vol. 7, p. 106.

eighteen hundred and seven, eight thousand dollars. quapaws.

Quapaws.

For education, during the pleasure of the President, per third

Education.

Vol. 7, p. 425.

article of treaty of May thirteenth, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars; For blacksmith and assistants, and tools, iron, and steel for blacksmith shop, per same article and treaty, five hundred dollars; in all, one thousand five hundred dollars. sacs and foxes of the mississippi.

Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi.

For permanent annuity, in goods or otherwise, per third article of treaty

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 85.

of November third, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars; For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum,

Interest.

Vol. 7, p. 541.

per second article of treaty of October twenty-first, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars; For interest on eight hundred

Vol. 7, p. 596.

thousand dollars, at five per centum, per second article of treaty of October eleventh, eighteen hundred and forty-two. forty thousand dollars: Provided, That the sum of one 226 thousand five hundred dollars of this amount shall be used for the

Physician.

pay of a physician and for purchase of medicine; in all, fifty-one thousand dollars. sacs and foxes of the missouri.

Sacs and Foxes of the Missouri.

For interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred

Interest.

dollars, at five per centum, under the direction of the President, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 543.

October twenty-first, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars; For support of a school, per fifth article of treaty of March sixth,

School.

Vol. 12, p.1173.

eighteen hundred and sixty-one, two hundred dollars; in all, eight thousand and seventy dollars. seminoles.

Seminoles.

For five per centum interest on two hundred

Interest.

Vol. 11. p. 702.

and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid as annuity, per eighth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred dollars; For five per centum interest on two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid as annuity (they having joined their brethren west), per eighth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred dollars: For interest on fifty thousand dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be paid annually, for the support of schools,

Vol. 14, p.757.

as per third article of treaty of March twenty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, two thousand five hundred dollars; For interest on twenty thousand dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be paid annually, for the support of the Seminole government, as per same article of same treaty, one thousand dollars; in all, twenty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. senecas.

Senecas.

For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of September

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7. p.161.

twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of September

Vol. 7, p. 179.

seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, for blacksmith and miller, per fourth

Blacksmith, etc.

Vol. 7, p. 849.

article of treaty of February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, to be annually paid to them as a national fund, to be expended by them for such articles and wants and improvements in agriculture as their chiefs (with the consent of their agent) may

Vol. 15, p. 515.

designate, as stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, one thousand six hundred and sixty dollars; For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of September

Vol. 7, p. 179.

Vol. 15, p. 515.

seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fifth article of treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred dollars; For blacksmith and assistant, shops and tools, iron and steel,

Blacksmith. etc.

Vol. 7, p. 352.

Vol. 15. p.514.

per fourth article of treaty of July twentieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one and fifth article of treaty of February twenty-third eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred and thirty dollars; in all, three thousand six hundred and ninety dollars. senecas of new york.

Senecas of New York.

For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest on stock, per act of February

Permanent annuity.

Vol. 4, p.442.

nineteenth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars; 227 For interest, in lieu of investment, on seventy-five thousand dollars,

Interest.

Vol. 9, p. 35.

at five per centum, per act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; For interest, at five per centum, on forty-three thousand and fifty dollars, transferred from the Ontario Bank to the United States Treasury, per act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, two thousand one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents; in all, eleven thousand nine hundred and two dollars and fifty cents. shawnees.

Shawnees.

For permanent annuity, for educational purposes, per fourth article

Permanent annuities.

Vol.7, p. 51.

Vol. 10, p. 1056.

of treaty of August third, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and third article of treaty of May tenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars; For permanent annuity, in specie, for educational purposes, per fourth article of treaty of September twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventeen,

Vol.7, p. 161.

Vol. 10, p. 1056.

and third article of treaty of May tenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars; For interest, at five per centum, on forty thousand dollars,

Interest.

Vol. 10, p. 1056.

for educational purposes, per third article of last-named treaty, two thousand dollars; in all, five thousand dollars. eastern shawnees.

Eastern Shawnees.

For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuities.

Vol.7,p. 179.

Vol. 16, p. 515.

September seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fifth article of treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred dollars; For blacksmith and assistant, shops and tools, iron and steel, per

Blacksmith, etc.

Vol. 7, p. 352.

Vol. 16, p. 515.

fourth article of treaty of July twentieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, and fifth article of treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred and thirty dollars; in all, one thousand and thirty dollars. shoshones and bannocks.

Shoshones and Bannocks.

Shoshones: For nineteenth of thirty installments, to purchase

Shoshones.

Supplies.

suits of clothing for males over fourteen years of age, flannel, hose, calico, and domestics for females over the age of twelve years, and such goods as may be needed to make suits for boys and girls under the ages named, as per ninth article of treaty of July third, eighteen

Vol. 15, p. 676.

hundred and sixty-eight, ten thousand dollars; For pay of physician, teacher, carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer,

Physician, etc.

and blacksmith, as per tenth article of treaty of July third, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, five thousand dollars; For pay of second blacksmith, and such iron and steel and other materials as may be required, per eighth article of the same treaty, one thousand dollars; Bannocks: For nineteenth of thirty installments, to purchase suits

Bannocks.

Supplies.

of clothing for males over fourteen years of age, flannel, hose, calico, and domestics for females over twelve years of age, and such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make suits for boys and girls under the ages named, as per ninth article of the same treaty, five

Vol. 15, 676.

thousand dollars; For pay of physician, teacher, carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer,

Physician, etc.

and blacksmith, as per tenth article of treaty of July third, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, five thousand dollars; in all, twenty-six thousand dollars. 228 six nations of new york.

Six Nations of New York.

For permanent annuity, in clothing and other useful articles, per

Permanent annuity.

Vol. 7, p.46.

sixth article of treaty of November seventeenth, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. sioux of different tribes, including santee sioux of nebraska.

Sioux of different tribes.

For nineteenth of thirty installments, to purchase clothing for males over fourteen years of age, for

Supplies, etc.

flannel, hose, and calico, and domestics required for females over twelve years of age, and for such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make suits for boys

Vol. 15, p. 638.

and girls, per tenth article of treaty of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars; For nineteenth of thirty installments, to purchase such articles as may be considered proper by the Secretary of the Interior, at ten dollars per head for such persons as roam and hunt, as per tenth article of same treaty, fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; For nineteenth of thirty installments, to purchase such articles as may be considered proper by the Secretary of the Interior, at twenty dollars per head, for persons engaged in agriculture, as per tenth article of same treaty, one hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For pay of five teachers, one physician, one carpenter, one miller,

Teachers, etc.

Vol. 15, p. 640.

one engineer, two farmers, and one blacksmith, per thirteenth article of same treaty, ten thousand four hundred dollars; For pay of additional employees at the several agencies for the

Employees.

Sioux in Nebraska and Dakota, twenty thousand dollars; For industrial schools at the Santee Sioux and Crow Creek Agencies,

Schools.

six thousand dollars; For subsistence of the Sioux, and for purposes of their civilization,

Subsistence, etc.

as per agreement ratified by act of Congress approved February

Vol. 19, p. 254.

twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven,

Proviso.

Transportation.

one million dollars: Provided, That this sum shall include transportation of supplies from the termination of railroad or steamboat transportation; and in this service Indians shall be employed wherever practicable; For pay of matron at Santee Agency, five hundred

Matron.

Iron, steel, etc.

Vol. 15. p. 688.

dollars; For pay of second blacksmith, and furnishing iron, steel, and other material, per eighth article of same treaty, one thousand six hundred dollars; in all, one million three hundred and eighteen thousand five hundred dollars. sioux, yankton tribe.

Sioux, Yankton tribe.

For last of ten installments, third series, to be paid to them or

Vol. 11, p. 744.

expended for their benefit, per fourth article of treaty of April nineteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, twenty-five thousand dollars; For subsistence and civilization of two thousand Yankton Sioux,

Subsistence, etc.

Vol. 19, p. 287.

heretofore provided for in appropriations under “Fulfilling treaty with Sioux of different tribes,” thirty-five thousand dollars; in all, sixty thousand dollars. sioux, medawakanton band. For the support of the full-blood Indians in Minnesota, belonging

Sioux. Medawakanton band, support of, in Minnesota.

to the Medawakanton band of Sioux Indians, who have resided in said State since the twentieth day of May, A. D. eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and severed their tribal relations, twenty thousand 229 dollars, to be expended by the Secretary of the Interior in the purchase, in such manner as in his judgment he may deem best, of agricultural implements, cattle, horses, and lands: Provided, That

Proviso.

of this amount the Secretary if he may deem it for the best interests of said Indians, may cause to be erected for the use of the said Indians at the most suitable location, a schoolhouse, at a cost not exceeding

School.

Disbursements.

one thousand dollars: And provided also, That he may appoint a suitable person to make the above-mentioned expenditures under his direction, the expense of the same to be paid out of this appropriation. confederated bands of utes.

Confederated bands of Utes.

For pay of two carpenters, two millers, two farmers, and two blacksmiths,

Carpenters, etc.

Vol. 13, p. 675.

Vol. 15, p. 622.

as per tenth article of treaty of October seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and fifteenth article of treaty of March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, six thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars; For pay of two teachers, as per same article of same treaty, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For purchase of iron and steel, and the necessary tools for blacksmith shop, per ninth article of same treaty, two hundred and twenty

Vol. 15, p. 621.

dollars; For twentieth of thirty installments, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for clothing, blankets, and such other articles as he may deem proper and necessary, under eleventh article of same treaty, thirty thousand dollars;

Vol. 15, p. 622.

Food.

Vol. 15, p. 622.

For annual amount for the purchase of beef, mutton, wheat, flour, beans, and potatoes, or other necessary articles of food, as per twelfth article of same treaty, thirty thousand dollars; For pay of employees at the several Ute agencies, five thousand

Employees.

dollars; in all, seventy-three thousand seven hundred and forty dollars. winnebagoes.

Winnebagoes.

For interest on eight hundred and four thousand nine hundred and nine

Interest.

dollars and seventeen cents, at five per centum per annum, per fourth article

Vol. 7, p. 545.

Vol. 12, p. 628.

of treaty of November first, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and joint resolution of July seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to expend said interest for the support, education, and civilization of said Indians, forty thousand two hundred and forty-five dollars and forty-five cents; For interest on seventy-eight thousand three hundred and forty

Vol. 16, p. 355.

dollars and forty-one cents, at five per centum per annum, to be expended, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the erection of houses, improvement of their allotments of land, purchase of stock, agricultural implements, seeds, and other beneficial objects, three thousand nine hundred and seventeen dollars and two cents; in all, forty-four thousand one hundred and sixty-two dollars and forty-seven cents. utes.

Utes.

For eighth of ten installments, to be distributed, at the discretion

Rewards for good citizenship.

of the President, to such Ute Indians as distinguish themselves by good sense, energy, and perseverance in the pursuits of civilized life and in the promotion of a good understanding between the Indians and the Government and people of the United States, four thousand dollars. 230 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORTS.

Miscellaneous supports.

For subsistence and civilization of the Araphoes. Cheyennes,

Arapahoes, Cheyennes, Apaches, Kiowas, Comanches, Wichitas, etc.

Apaches, Kiowas, Comanches, Wichitas, and affiliated bands, who have been collected upon the reservations set apart for their use and occupation, two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars. For subsistence and civilization of Arickarees. Gros Ventres, and

Arickarees, Gros Ventres, and Mandans.

Mandans: For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may, from time to time, determine, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, thirty thousand dollars. Support of Chippewas of Lake Superior: For support and civilization

Chippewas of Lake Superior.

of the Chippewas of Lake Superior, to be expended for agricultural and educational purposes, pay of employees, purchase of goods and provisions, and for such other purposes as may be deemed for the best interests of said Indians, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina

Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina tribe.

tribe of Chippewas, and for pay of employees, ten thousand dollars. Support of Chippewas on White Earth Reservation: For this amount, or

Chippewas, White Earth Reservation.

so much thereof as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, in the care and support of the Otter Tail, Pillager, Pembina, and Mississippi Chippewa Indians on the White Earth Reservation, in Minnesota, to assist them in their agricultural operations, and for pay of physician (not to exceed one thousand two hundred dollars), ten thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Turtle Mountain band of Chippewas, seven

Turtle Mountain band, Chippewas.

thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the confederated tribes and bands in middle

Confederated bands, middle Oregon.

Oregon, and pay of employees, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the D’Wamish and other allied

D’Wamish, etc., Washington Territory.

tribes in Washington Territory, including pay of employees, seven thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Carlos’ band of Flathead Indians,

Flatheads, Carlos’ band.

including pay of employees, twelve thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Flatheads

Flat heads.

and other confederated tribes, including pay of employees, ten thousand dollars. To enable the Secretary of the Interior to purchase subsistence and other

Hualapais, Arizona.

necessaries for the support of the Hualapais Indians in Arizona. seven thousand five hundred dollars. For this amount, to subsist and properly care for the Apache and other

Apaches, etc., Arizona and New Mexico.

Indians in Arizona and New Mexico who have been or may be collected on reservations in New Mexico or Arizona, one hundred and seventy thousand dollars. For support, civilization, and instruction of the Shoshones and Bannocks,

Indians at Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho.

and other Indians of the Fort Hall Reservation, in Idaho Territory, including pay of employees, seventeen thousand dollars. For support, civilization, and instruction of the Shoshones, Bannocks, and Sheepeaters, and other Indians

Lemhi Agency.

of the Lemhi Agency, in Idaho Territory, including pay of employees, fifteen thousand dollars. For support, civilization, and instruction of the Klamaths and Modocs,

Klamath Agency.

and other Indians of the Klamath Agency, in Oregon, including pay of employees, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Kansas Indians, including agricultural

Kansas.

assistance and pay of employees, two thousand five hundred dollars. 231 For support and civilization of the Kickapoo Indians in the Indian

Kickapoos.

Territory, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Makahs,

Makahs.

including pay of employees, tour thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Menomonee

Menomonees.

Indians, including pay of employees, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Modoc

Modocs.

Indians now residing within the Indian Territory, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Navajo Indians, including pay of employees,

Navajos.

seven thousand five hundred dollars. For continuing the work of constructing ditches and reservoirs for

Ditches. etc.

the Navajo Indians, and for the purchase maintenance, and operation of a portable sawmill for the use of said Indians, and for the purchase of nails and such other necessary materials as can not be obtained by the Indians for houses to be constructed by them, fifteen thousand dollars, to be taken from the funds now in the Treasury belonging to said Indians. The sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is

Payment to settlers on lands included in Navajo Reservation.

hereby appropriated to enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay the settlers who, in good faith, made settlement in township twenty-nine north, ranges fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen west of the New Mexico principal meridian, in the Territory of New Mexico, prior to May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for their improvements and for damages sustained by reason of the inclusion of said townships within the Navajo reservation by Executive order of April twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and such settlers may make other homestead, preemption, and timber-culture entries as if they had never made settlements within said townships. For the purchase of agricultural implements and support and civilization

Nez Perces. Joseph’s band.

of Joseph’s baud of Nez Perces Indians, fifteen thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Nez Perces Indians in Idaho,

Nez Perces, Idaho.

including pay of physician, six thousand five hundred dollars. For purchase of agricultural implements for the Wisconsin Oneidas,

Oneidas, Wisconsin.

to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Quinaielts

Qui-nai-elts and Quil-leh-utes.

and Quillehutes, including pay of employees, four thousand dollars. For support and education of the Seminole and Creek Indians in

Seminoles and Creeks, Florida.

Shoshones, Wyoming.

fifteen thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Shoshone Indians in Nevada, including

Shoshones, Nevada.

pay of employees, ten thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Sioux of Lake Traverse, including

Sioux of Lake Traverse.

pay of employees, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Sioux of Devil’s Lake, including

Sioux of Devil’s Lake.

pay of employees, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the S’Klallam Indians, including

S’Klallams.

pay of employees, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Tonkawa Indians, and for seeds and agricultural implements, five thousand

Tonkawas.

dollars. For support and civilization of the WallaWalla, Cayuse, and Umatilla tribes,

WallaWallas, Cayuses, and Umatillas.

including pay of employees, six thousand five hundred dollars. For support and civilization of the Yakamas and

Yakamas, etc.

other Indians at said agency, including pay of employees, fourteen thousand dollars. 232 GENERAL INCIDENTAL EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN SERVICE.

Incidental expenses Indian service in—

Incidental expenses of Indian service in Arizona: For general incidental

Arizona.

expenses of Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in Arizona, four thousand dollars; for the support and civilization of Indians at the Colorado River, Pima, and Maricopa and Moquis Pueblo Agencies, eight thousand dollars; and pay of employees at same agencies, eight thousand dollars; in all, twenty thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in California: For general

California.

incidental expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in California, and support and civilization of Indians at the Round Valley, Hoopa Valley, Tule River, and Mission Agencies, eighteen thousand dollars; and pay of employees, including one carpenter (for Hoopa Valley Agency), at same agencies, nine thousand dollars; in all. twenty-seven thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Colorado: For general incidental

Colorado.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, one thousand five hundred dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Dakota: For general incidental

Dakota.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents at ten agencies in Dakota, five thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Idaho: For general incidental

Idaho.

expenses of the Indian service in Idaho, including traveling expenses of agents, one thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Montana: For general incidental

Montana.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, four thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Nevada: For general incidental

Nevada.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents in Nevada, one thousand five hundred dollars; and support and civilization of Indians located on the Pi-Ute. Walker River, and Pyramid Lake Reservations, and Pi-Utes on the Western Shoshone Reservation, fifteen thousand dollars; and pay of employees at same agencies, six thousand dollars; in all, twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in New Mexico: For general incidental

New Mexico.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents in New Mexico, and support and civilization of Indians at Pueblo Agency, and pay of employees at said agency, five thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Oregon: For general incidental

Oregon.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in Oregon, and support and civilization of Indians at Grand Ronde and Siletz Agencies, ten thousand dollars; and pay of employees at the same agencies, six thousand dollars; in all, sixteen thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Utah: For general incidental

Utah.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in Utah, support and civilization of Indians at Uintah Valley and Ouray Agencies, and pay of employees at said agencies, ten thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Washington Territory: For general

Washington Territory.

incidental expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents at seven agencies, and the support and civilization of Indians at Colville and Nisqually Agencies, and pay of employees, including a physician for Coeur d’Alene Reservation, sixteen thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Wyoming: For general incidental

Wyoming.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, one thousand dollars. 233 MISCELLANEOUS.

Miscellaneous.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to employ practical farmers,

Practical farmers.

in addition to the agency farmers now employed, at wages not exceeding seventy-five dollars each per month, to superintend and direct farming among such Indians as are making effort for self-support. fifty thousand dollars; and no person shall be employed as such farmer who has not been for at least five years previous to such employment practically engaged in the occupation of farming. Pay of Indian police: For the service of not exceeding seven

Indian police.

hundred privates, at eight dollars per month each, and not exceeding seventy officers, at ten dollars per month each, of Indian police, to be employed in maintaining order and prohibiting illegal traffic in liquor on the several Indian reservations, and within the Territory of Alaska, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, and for the purchase of equipments and rations for policemen of non-ration agencies, ninety thousand dollars. For compensation of judges of Indian courts, at such rate as may

Judges, Indian courts.

be fixed from time to time by the Secretary of the Interior, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For pure vaccine matter and vaccination of Indians, one thousand

Vaccination.

dollars. Telegraphing and making purchases of Indian supplies: To pay

Supplies, telegraphing, etc.

the expenses of purchasing goods and supplies for the Indian service, including rent of warehouses and pay of necessary employees; advertising, at rates, not exceeding regular commercial rates: inspection and all other expenses connected therewith, including telegraphing. forty thousand dollars. Transportation of Indian supplies: For this amount, for necessary

Transportation of supplies.

expenses of transportation of such goods, provisions, and other articles for the various tribes of Indians provided for by this act, including pay and expenses of transportation agents, three hundred thousand dollars. For survey and subdivision of Indian reservations and of lands to

Survey of lands for allotment in severalty.

be allotted to Indians, and to make allotments in severalty, in accordance with treaty stipulation, to be expended by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, ten thousand dollars. Surveying and allotting Indian reservations (reimbursable): To

Surveying, etc., reservations.

enable the President to complete the work already undertaken and commenced under the third section of the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for

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the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes,” including the necessary clerical work incident thereto in the field and in the office of Indian Affairs and the delivery to the Indians entitled thereunder of the trust patents authorized under said act, ten thousand

Trust patents.

dollars, to be immediately available. To enable the President to cause, under the provisions of the act

Allotment.

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of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes,” such Indian reservations as in his judgment are advantageous for agricultural and grazing purposes to be surveyed, or resurveyed, for the purposes of said act, and to complete the allotment of the same, including the necessary clerical work incident thereto in the field and in the office of Indian Affairs, and delivery of trust patents, so far as allotments shall have been selected under said act, thirty thousand dollars. And no allotments shall be ordered 234 or commenced upon any reservation unless the allotments upon such reservation so selected and the delivery of trust patents therein can be completed under this appropriation. For this amount, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary

Purchase of seeds, etc.

of the Interior in aiding Indians who have taken land in severalty under the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and

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eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes.” to establish themselves in homes thereon, to procure seed, farming implements, and other things necessary, in addition to means already provided by law or treaty, for the commencement of farming, thirty thousand dollars. The amounts provided for in the three preceding paragraphs shall be repaid to the Treasury proportionately out of the proceeds of the sales of such lands,

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if any, as may be acquired from the Indians under the provisions of the aforesaid act. And a report in detail of the expenditures made to December first next, under the appropriations provided by said paragraphs, shall be made to Congress at the commencement of the next session. For continuing the investigation and examination of certain

Indian-depredation claims.

Indian-depredation claims, originally authorized, and in the manner

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therein provided for, by the Indian appropriation acts approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty thousand dollars. For this amount to pay Nimrod Jarrett Smith, chief and delegate

Nimrod Jarrett Smith, chief of Cherokees, North Carolina.

Payment to.

of the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians, in North Carolina, services rendered to said band from January fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, to April sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, as delegate to Washington. District of Columbia, three thousand five hundred and seventy-one dollars and sixty-six cents, the same to be paid out of any funds belonging to said Indians, in the Treasury, to be immediately available. To enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay Charles F. Larrabee

Charles F. Larrabee.

Payment to.

for services rendered as disbursing officer of the commission appointed May fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to negotiate with certain tribes and bands of Indians in Minnesota, by reason of which service he was required to give a bond and to incur extra responsibility, one thousand dollars. To pay Shirley C. Ward, of Los Angeles, California, for his services

Shirley C. Ward.

Payment to.

to date as special attorney for the Mission Indians of southern California, in suit, Byrne versus Alas and another, under appointment by the Attorney-General, made at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, two thousand five hundred dollars. For payment to Anna Adamson the equivalent

Anna Adamson.

Payment to.

of five months’ salary as a teacher at the Indian school at the Mission Indian Agency, California, three hundred dollars, this sum to be in full satisfaction of all claims against the Government growing out of such service. For this amount, to be paid to Wallace W. Rollins and Otis F. Presbrey, it being in full payment

Wallace W. Rollins and Otis F. Presbrey.

Payment to.

of the amount of their claim against the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina, found by the Court of Claims, in Departmental Case Number Eighteen, Senate Executive Document Number One hundred and fifty-eight, Fiftieth Congress, first session, to be due them for services rendered under their contract of May fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, with same Indians, ten thousand one hundred and seventy-six dollars and seventy-seven cents. For the construction of a bridge across the Big Wind River on the

Bridge across Big Wind River, Wyoming.

Wind River Indian Reservation, in the Territory of Wyoming, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, upon plans and specifications to be approved by him. ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be immediately available. 235 To enable the Secretary of the Interior to purchase, upon such

Fish landing, Dalles of the Columbia River.

terms and conditions as he may deem just and proper, a tract of land at or in the vicinity of the Dalles of the Columbia River, in Oregon, of sufficient area and in such locality as to afford suitable facilities for the Indians of the Warm Springs Reservation to take fish in said river, and to properly cure the same, said land to be held by the United States in trust for the use and benefit of said Indians, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be immediately available. for support of schools.

Support of schools.

For support of Indian day and industrial schools, and for other

Day and industrial schools.

educational purposes not hereinafter provided for, six hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars; for the construction and repair of school buildings, fifty-five thousand dollars; and for purchase of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine for schools, ten thousand dollars; in all, seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That the

Proviso.

Limit of cost, buildings.

entire cost of any boarding-school building to be built from the moneys appropriated hereby, including furniture, shall not exceed ten thousand dollars, and the entire cost of any day-school building to be so built shall not exceed six hundred dollars. For support and education of Indian pupils at Albuquerque, New

Albuquerque. N. Mex.

Mexico, at one hundred and seventy-five dollars per annum for each pupil, and for the erection and repairs of buildings, thirty-five thousand dollars. For support of Indian industrial school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania,

Carlisle, Pa.

at not exceeding one hundred and sixty-seven dollars for each pupil, eighty thousand dollars; for the purpose of erecting, constructing, and completing additional schoolrooms, according to plans and specifications to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, eighteen thousand dollars; tor annual allowance to Captain R. H. Pratt, in

Allowance to Capt. R. H. Pratt.

charge of said school, one thousand dollars; in all, ninety-nine thousand dollars. For support of Indian pupils, at one hundred and seventy-five

Chilocco, Ind. Ter.

dollars per annum each, at Indian school at Chilocco, Indian Territory (formerly near Arkansas City), and for pay of superintendent of said school, at one thousand five hundred dollars, thirty-two thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars. For support of Indian pupils, at one hundred and seventy-five

Genoa, Nebr.

dollars per annum each, and for pay of superintendent of school, at one thousand five hundred dollars, at Genoa, Nebraska; heating apparatus, repairs, and erection of buildings at Indian school. Genoa, Nebraska, not exceeding five thousand dollars; in all, thirty-six thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For support of Indian pupils, at one hundred and seventy-five

Grand Junction, Colo.

dollars per annum each, and for necessary repairs to buildings and fencing, and for pay of superintendent, at one thousand five hundred dollars, at the Indian school at Grand Junction, Colorado, in addition to the sum authorized to be expended under the Ute agreement, approved June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, from Ute interest money, ten thousand dollars; and Indian pupils, other than children of Ute Indians, may be allowed in said school, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior. That out of the appropriation hereby made there may be expended for the erection of a blacksmith shop, carpenter shop, sheds, stables, or outhouses at such school a sum not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars. For support and education of one hundred and twenty Indian

Hampton, Va.

pupils at the school at Hampton, Virginia, twenty thousand and forty dollars. To defray the expenses of transporting to and from the school at Hampton, Virginia, Indian pupils to be educated and supported thereat, without charge to the Government, one thousand dollars. 236 For support and education of four hundred and fifty Indian pupils,

Lawrence, Kans.

at one hundred and seventy-five dollars per annum each, necessary outbuildings, repairs, and fencing, at the Indian school at Lawrence, Kansas, and for pay of superintendent of said school, at two thousand dollars, eighty-five thousand and five hundred dollars; for the repair and improvement of the wagon road leading from the city of Lawrence to such school, seven thousand and five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; For the purpose of securing additional and better water supply for

Supply of water.

the use of such school, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to contract with the Lawrence Water Works; Company for such supply for a period not exceeding five years, and for the payment on account thereof for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, the sum of one thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated; in all. ninety-four thousand dollars. That the money appropriated by the last two items shall be expended under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior so as best to protect the interests of the Government of the United States and to secure the advantages desired. For support and education of two hundred Indian pupils at Lincoln

Lincoln Institution, Philadelphia.

Institution, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, at a rate not to exceed one hundred and sixty-seven dollars per annum for each pupil, thirty-three thousand four hundred dollars. For support of sixty Indian pupils at Whites Manual Labor Institute

Wabash, Ind.

of Wabash, Indiana, including transportation, ten thousand and twenty dollars. For support of two hundred Indian pupils, at one hundred and

Salem, Oreg.

seventy-five dollars per annum each; necessary outbuildings, repairs, and fencing, at the Indian school at Salem, Oregon (formerly Forest Grove school), and for pay of the superintendent of said school, at one thousand five hundred dollars, thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars. For support of one hundred and fifty pupils at the Saint Ignatius

Saint Ignatius Mission, Montana.

Mission school, on the Jocko Reservation, in Montana Territory, at one hundred and fifty dollars per annum each, twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars. For the support of eighty pupils at the Cherokee training school,

Cherokee, N. C.

at Cherokee, North Carolina, at one hundred and fifty dollars per annum each, twelve thousand dollars. For the education and support of one hundred Chippewa Indian

Saint John’s University and Saint Benedict’s Academy, Minnesota.

boys and girls at Saint John’s University, and at Saint Benedict’s Academy, in Stearns County, State of Minnesota, at one hundred and fifty dollars each per annum, fifteen thousand dollars. For care, support, and education of Indian pupils at industrial,

Other schools.

agricultural, mechanical, or other schools, other than those herein provided for, in any of the States or Territories of the United States, at a rate not to exceed one hundred and sixty-seven dollars for each pupil, sixty-three thousand one hundred and eighty dollars. For the purpose of erecting, constructing, and completing suitable

Buildings for schools at Pierre, Dak.

school-buildings for an Indian industrial school, near the city of Pierre, Dakota Territory, on the lands donated by the citizens of said city to the Government for that purpose, which buildings are to be constructed under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, upon plans and specifications to be approved by him, twenty-five thousand dollars. For the purpose of constructing and completing suitable school buildings

Building for school, Ormsby County. Nev.

for an Indian industrial school, to be located at some point in Ormsby County, in the State of Nevada, upon lands to be donated to the Government of not less than two hundred acres in extent, and of such character and location as shall be deemed most suitable for the purpose by the Secretary of the Interior, upon plans and specifications to be approved by him, twenty-five thousand dollars. 237 For collecting and transportation of pupils to and from Indian

Transporting pupils.

schools, and also for the transportation of Indian pupils from all the Indian schools, and placing of them, with the consent of their parents, under the care and control of such suitable white families as may in all respects be qualified to give such pupils moral, industrial, and educational training, under arrangements in which their proper care, support, and education shall be in exchange for their labor, twenty-eight thousand dollars. That in the expenditure of any money appropriated in this act for

Children of Indians taking lands in severalty included.

any of the purposes of education of Indian children, those children of Indians who have taken lands in severalty under any existing law, shall not, by reason thereof, be excluded from the benefits of such appropriations. interest on trust-fund stocks.

Sec. 2.

That for payment of interest on certain abstracted and

Interest on trust-fund stocks.

nonpaying State stock’s belonging to the various Indian tribes, and held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, namely:

For trust-fund interest due Cherokee national fund, twenty-six

Cherokee national fund.

thousand and sixty dollars: For trust-fund interest due Cherokee school-fund, two thousand

Cherokee school fund.

four hundred and ten dollars; For trust-fund interest due Chickasaw national fund, nineteen

Chickasaw national fund.

thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars; For trust-fund interest due Choctaw general fund, twenty-seven

Choctaw general fund.

thousand dollars; For trust-fund interest due Delaware general fund, eight thousand

Delaware general fund.

nine hundred and thirty dollars; For trust-fund interest due Iowas, three thousand five hundred

Iowas.

and twenty dollars; For trust-fund interest due Kaskaskias. Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws,

Kaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws.

four thousand eight hundred and one dollars; For trust-fund interest due Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and

School fund.

Piankeshaw school-fund, one thousand four hundred and forty-nine dollars; For trust-fund interest due Menomonees, nine

Menomonees.

hundred and fifty dollars: in all, ninety-four thousand nine hundred and forty dollars.

Sec. 3. That no purchase of supplies for which appropriations are

Purchase of supplies to be advertised; exceptions.

herein made, exceeding in the aggregate five hundred dollars in value at any one time, shall be made without first giving at least three weeks’ public notice by advertisement, except in cases of exigency, when, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, who shall make official record of the facts constituting the exigency and shall report the same to Congress at its next session, he may direct that purchases may be made in open market in amount not exceeding three thousand dollars at any one purchase: Provided, That funds

Provisos.

Irrigation.

herein and heretofore appropriated for construction of ditches and other works for irrigating may, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, be expended in open market: Provided further. That purchases in open market may be made from Indians, under the

Purchases from Indians.

direction of the Secretary of the Interior, to an amount not exceeding three thousand dollars.

Sec. 4. That so much of the appropriations herein made as may be

Immediately available.

required to pay for goods and supplies, and for transportation of the same, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, shall be immediately available; but no such goods or supplies shall be distributed or delivered to any of said Indians prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and the Secretary of the Interior, under the direction of the President, may use any surplus that may remain in any of the said appropriations herein made for the purchase of subsistence for the several Indian tribes,

Subsistence deficiencies.

238 to an amount not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars in the

Provisos.

Treaty funds.

aggregate, to supply any subsistence deficiency that may occur: Provided, however, That funds appropriated to fulfill treaty obligations shall not be soused: And provided further, That any diversions which

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shall be made under authority of this section shall be reported in detail, and the reasons therefor, to Congress, at the session of Congress next succeeding such diversion: And provided further, That the Secretary of the Interior, under the direction of the President, may use any sums appropriated in this act for subsistence, and not absolutely

Stock cattle.

necessary for that purpose, for the purchase of stock cattle for the benefit of the tribe for which such appropriation is made, or for the assistance of such Indians to become farmers, and shall report to Congress, at its next session thereafter, an account of his action under this provision.

Sec. 5. That when not required for the purpose for which appropriated,

Transfer of funds for employees.

the funds herein provided for the pay of specified employees at any agency may be used by the Secretary of the Interior for the pay of other employees at such agency, but no deficiency shall be thereby created; and, when necessary, specified employees may be detailed for other service when not required for the duty for which they were engaged; and that the several appropriations herein made for millers, blacksmiths, engineers, carpenters, physicians, and other persons, and for various articles provided for by treaty stipulation tor the several Indian tribes, may be diverted to other” uses for the benefit of the said tribes, respectively, within the discretion of the President, and with the consent of said tribes, expressed in the usual

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manner; and that he cause report to be made to Congress, at its next session thereafter, of his action under this provision.

Sec. 6. That whenever, after advertising for bids for supplies in

Rejection of bids.

accordance with section three of this act, those received for any article contain conditions detrimental to the interest of the Government, they may be rejected, and the articles specified in such bids

Purchases in open market.

purchased in open market, at prices not to exceed those of the lowest bidder, and not to exceed the market price of the same, until such time as satisfactory bids can be obtained, for which immediate advertisement shall be made.

Sec. 7. That at any of the Indian reservations where there is now

Sales of property not used: proceeds.

on hand Government property not required for the use and benefit of the Indians at said reservation, the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to move such property to other Indian reservations where it may be required, or to sell it and apply the proceeds of the same in the purchase of such articles as may be needed for the use of the Indians for whom said property was purchased; and he shall make report of his action hereunder to the next session of Congress thereafter.

Sec. 8. That there shall be appointed by the President, by and

Appointment of superintendent of schools.

with the advice and consent of the Senate, a person of knowledge and experience in the management, training, and practical education of children, to be superintendent of Indian schools, who shall, from time to time, and as often as the nature of his duties will permit, visit the schools where Indians are taught, in whole or in part, by appropriations from the United States Treasury, and shall, from time to time, report to the Secretary of the Interior what, in his judgment, are the defects, if any, in any of them in system, in administration, or in means for the most effective advancement of the children in them toward civilization and self-support; and what changes are needed to remedy such defects as may exist; and shall, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, employ and discharge superintendents, teachers, and any other person connected with schools wholly supported by the Government, and with like approval make such rules and regulations for the conduct of such schools as in his judgment their good may require. The Secretary of the Interior shall cause to 239 be detailed from the employees of his Department such assistants and

Assistants.

shall furnish such facilities as shall be necessary to carry out the foregoing provisions respecting said Indian schools.

Sec. 9. That for payment to the Choctaw Nation, two million eight hundred and fifty-eight

Payment of judgment of Court of Claims in favor of Choctaw Nation.

thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars and sixty-two cents, the said sum being the amount of the judgment rendered in favor of said nation, by the Court of Claims, on the fifteenth day of December, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-six, on a mandate issued by the Supreme Court, at the October term of said court, together with such further sum as may be necessary to pay the interest on said judgment, at five per centum per annum, from the date of the presentation

R. S., sec. 1090, p. 200.

of the transcript of said judgment to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment, as provided in section one thousand and ninety of the Revised Statutes, to the date of this act. The appropriation hereby made shall be a permanent and continuing appropriation, not subject to lapse, or to be covered into the Treasury; and said sum. together with the interest thereon, shall be paid from time to time, and in such sums as requisition or requisitions, therefor shall be made, by the proper authorities of the Choctaw Nation, to the National Treasurer of said Nation, or to such other person or persons as shall be named in said requisitions therefor, in accordance with article twelve of the treaty between the United States and the Choctaw and

Vol. 11, p. 614.

Chickasaw Nations, concluded June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five: Provided, That

Proviso.

Interest to cease on passage of this act.

no interest shall be paid on this appropriation after the passage of this act, but the amount herein appropriated to be immediately available, and to be in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States arising under article twelve of said treaty.

Sec. 10. That at day or industrial schools sustained wholly or in

Bible may be taught in Indian language.

part by appropriations contained in this act, and at which schools church, organizations are assisting in the educational work, the Christian bible may be taught in the native language of the Indians, if in the judgment of the persons in charge of the schools it may be deemed conducive to the moral welfare and instruction of the pupils in such schools.

Sec. 11. Until otherwise provided by law all that portion of what

Assignment of Blackfoot Indian Reservation to counties, Montana.

Ante, p. 133.

is known as the Blackfoot Indian Reservation in Montana Territory, lying west of the one hundred and eighth meridian, ceded to the United States under an agreement with the several bands of Indians occupying the same, (which said agreement was ratified by act of Congress approved May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight), is hereby attached to and made a part of the county of Choteau, in said Territory, and. until otherwise provided by law. all that portion of said reservation ceded under said agreement and lying east of the one hundred and eighth meridian, Montana, is hereby attached to and made part of the county of Dawson, in said Territory. The laws of the Territory of Montana now in force in the counties of Dawson and Choteau shall extend over and be in force in the portions of territory added to said counties, respectively.

Sec. 12. That section second of an act entitled “An act providing

Lands of Umatilla Reservation to be sold at agency.

Vol. 23, p. 342.

for allotment of lands in severalty to the Indians residing upon the Umatilla Reservation, in the State of Oregon, and granting patents therefor, and for other purposes,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to provide that the lands described in said section shall be sold at the agency on said reservation, in Umatilla County, State of Oregon, instead of the proper land-office of the United States, as provided in and by said section, such sales in all other respects to be made in the manner as prescribed in said act.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 519: authorizing the sale of a portion of the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. 25 Stat. 240 1888-07-04 Chapter 519 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 240FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 519, 590. 1888.

CHAP. 519.—

An Act authorizing the sale of a portion of the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska.

July 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Winnebago Indian Reservation, Nebr.

Sale of part of.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, directed and authorized to sell at public sale, after giving due and proper notice by publication in such newspapers as he may select, the following described land, being a part of the reservation now occupied by the Winnebago tribe of Indians in the State of Nebraska, to wit: Lots three and four, the south half of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of section number thirty-three, lots number five and six, the south half of the northwest quarter and the southwest quarter of section number thirty-four, all in township number twenty-seven north, of range number six east, sixth principal meridian.

Sec. 2. That the said land to be sold in such Governmental divisions

Terms of sale

as the Secretary of the Interior may determine; said sale to be

Proceeds.

for cash in hand and to the highest bidder, and the proceeds arising from such sale to be placed to the credit of the Winnebago tribe of Indians in Nebraska and to be paid to them at the time the first annuity is due after the said land shall be sold, the money arising from sale of said land to be divided pro rata among the members of the

Provisos.

Allottees.

tribe: Provided, That in case any members of the tribe have taken allotments on any of the land described above, said allotments may be canceled by the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Indian or Indians who have taken such allotments, and said members of the tribe who thus voluntarily relinquish any allotment may select other land on the reservation under the law and have the same allotted the same as if no selection had been made: Provided further,

Consent of tribe.

That no sale of the above described land shall be made unless the Winnebago tribe of Indians in Nebraska shall give their assent thereto: Provided, also, That any right acquired by the Sioux City

Right of way.

and Nebraska Railroad Company for right of way for a line of railway and to hinds for use and occupancy for station and depot purposes under an agreement made with the Winnebago Indians, bearing date April seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, approved by the Secretary of the Interior on the twenty-seventh day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty, shall not be affected by this act: It is further provided,

Sales of allotted lands.

That at any time within three months after the sale of the unallotted lands as provided, any members of the tribe who have not voluntarily relinquished their allotments on the land described are authorized to make sale of their lands with the consent of their special agent, by transfer, and assigning their patents, and the purchaser shall pay into the hand of the agent of the Winnebago Indians in Nebraska, for the benefit of said tribe as heretofore provided, the same price per acre as the average price paid for lands at the public sale, and said members of the tribe may select lands on the reservation the same as if no selection had been made.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 590: to authorize Dalles City to construct a bridge across the Columbia River, in the State of Oregon and Territory of Washington. 25 Stat. 240 1888-07-09 Chapter 590 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 590.—

An Act to authorize Dalles City to construct a bridge across the Columbia River, in the State of Oregon and Territory of Washington.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dalles City, Oregon, may bridge Columbia River.

That Dalles City, in the county of Wasco and State of Oregon, be authorized and permitted to build a wagon and foot bridge across the Columbia River at such point as it may select within a distance of five miles above said city. Such bridge may also, at the option of said city, be so constructed as to be available as a railroad bridge.

Sec. 2. That such bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of said Dalles City, be built as a drawbridge or with FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 590, 591. 1888.241 unbroken and continuous spans: Provided, That if such bridge shall

Provisos.

Spans.

be made with unbroken and continuous spans, the main span shall be of such width, and the lowest part of the superstructure shall be of such height above extreme high-water mark, as the Secretary of War may prescribe; and if such bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall be constructed with an

Draw.

opening of such width, character, and construction as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: Provided, also, That said draws shall be opened

Opening draw.

promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, and in no case shall unnecessary delay occur: Provided, also, That said bridge, at the option of the said Dalles City, by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons or vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot passengers, for such reasonable rate of toll as may be provided from time to time by the common council of said

Wagon and foot bridge.

city, and approved by the Secretary of War, or the same shall,

Tolls.

at the option of said Dalles City, be a free bridge.

Sec. 3. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this act

Lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States; and the United States shall have the right of way for a postal telegraph across said bridge. Said bridge shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of navigable rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said Dalles City

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of such bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, and the shoreline at high and low water, channel of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plans and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of such bridge during the progress of construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That such alterations or changes as may be required by

Changes.

the Secretary of War or Congress in the bridge, constructed under the provisions of this act shall be made by the said Dalles City, at its own expense; and in the event of litigation growing out of the provisions

Litigation.

of this act. the same shall be had in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction any part of said bridge may be located; and at any time after the completion of such bridge the said Dalles City may, at its opinion, surrender and transfer to the county of Wasco, in the State of

Transfer.

Oregon. the said bridge, and the entire control and management thereof, in which event and in case of the acceptance thereof by said county of Wasco, they shall thenceforth be subject to all the obligations and conditions imposed on Dalles City by the provisions of this act. And it is hereby expressly provided that Congress

Amendment.

reserves the right at any time to alter, amend, or repeal this act.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 591: to fix the status in the Navy of certain cadet engineers. 25 Stat. 241 1888-07-09 Chapter 591 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 591.—

An Act to fix the status in the Navy of certain cadet engineers.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cadet engineers, Navy.

Grade and rank of certain, established.

That for the purpose of placing certain cadet engineers (graduates) in their proper grade and rank in the Navy, the President of the United States be, and is hereby, authorized to appoint and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, commission, as assistant engineers in the Navy, the cadet engineers of the classes of eighteen hundred and eighty-one and eighteen hundred and eighty-two now in the Navy: 242FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 591, 592. 1888. Provided, That the commissions of the class of eighteen hundred and

Provisos.

Date of commission.

Class of 1881.

eighty-one be dated from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and their names be placed on the Navy Register immediately after the name of William D. Weaver, and that they take precedence in their grade and corps according to their proficiency as shown by their order of merit at the date of graduation;

Class of 1882.

and that the commissions of the class of eighteen hundred and eighty-two be dated from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and their names be placed on the Navy Register immediately after the name of Charles E. Rommell, and that they take precedence in their grade and corps according to their proficiency as shown by their order of merit at the date of graduation: Provided, That any of such cadet engineers

Physical examinations.

who failed to pass the physical examination at the Naval Academy made at the time of their graduation shall be subjected to further examinations before receiving their appointments, as above authorized.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 592: to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Climber land River, between Burnside. Kentucky, and Carthage, in Tennessee, or the South fork of said river, between Burnside and Tateville, Kentucky. 25 Stat. 242 1888-07-09 Chapter 592 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 592.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Climber land River, between Burnside. Kentucky, and Carthage, in Tennessee, or the South fork of said river, between Burnside and Tateville, Kentucky.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cincinnati and Birmingham Railroad Company may bridge Cumberland River between Burnside, Ky., and Carthage, Tenn., or Tateville, Ky.

That the Cincinnati and Birmingham Railroad Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, operate, and maintain a bridge over the Cumberland River, between Burnside, Kentucky, and Carthage, Tennessee, or the south fork of said river, between Burnside and Tateville, in Kentucky.

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the persons by whom it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of

Litigation.

War; and in case of any litigation concerning any alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river on account of said bridge, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge is located.

Sec. 2. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

Postal telegraph.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

way for postal-telegraph and telephone purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall be made under such specifications and plans as to the spans, drawbridge, and so forth, as may be approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies or any of them desiring such use. shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue

Secretary of War to decide terms.

between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 592, 593. 1888.243 for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change snail be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and if said bridge is not commenced within two years and completed within four years

Commencement and

from the passage of this act, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 593: providing for an international marine conference to secure greater safety for life and property at sea. 25 Stat. 243 1888-07-09 Chapter 593 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 593.—

An Act providing for an international marine conference to secure greater safety for life and property at sea.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

International conference to secure safety of life and property at sea.

Delegates.

That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, authorized and requested to invite the Government of each maritime nation to send delegates to a marine conference that shall assemble at such time and place as he may designate, and to appoint seven delegates, two of whom shall be an officers of the United States Navy and one an official of the Lifesaving Service, two masters from the merchant marine (one from the sailing marine and one from the steam marine), and two citizens familiar with shipping and admiralty practice to represent the United States at said marine conference, and to fill vacancies in their number.

Sec. 2. It shall be the object of said marine conference to revise

Scope of the conference.

and amend the rules, regulations, and practice concerning vessels at sea. and navigation generally and the “International Code of Flag and Night Signals;” to adopt a uniform system of marine signals, or other means of plainly indicating the direction in which vessels are moving in fog, mist, falling snow, and thick weather, and at night; to compare and discuss the various systems employed for the saving of life and property from shipwreck, for reporting, marking, and removing dangerous wrecks or obstructions to navigation, for designating vessels, for conveying to mariners and persons interested in shipping, warnings of approaching storms, of dangers to navigation, of changes in lights, buoys, and other day and night marks, and other important information: and to formulate and submit for ratification to the Governments of all maritime nations proper international regulations for the prevention of collisions and other avoidable marine disasters.

Sec. 3. That the sum of twenty thousand dollars, or so much thereof

Appropriation.

as shall be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, for the necessary expenses of said marine conference, including the pay and allowances of the representatives of the United States therein, which shall be at the rate of five thousand dollars per annum, and actual 244FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 593, 594. 1888. necessary expenses, for such delegates as are not salaried officers of the United States, and the latter shall be allowed their actual necessary expenses. The Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to provide the conference with such facilities as may be deemed necessary. The powers and authority conferred by this act upon the persons

Termination.

appointed by the President by force thereof, shall terminate on the first day of January, anno Domini, eighteen hundred and ninety, or sooner at the discretion of the President.

Sec. 4. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to transmit

Report of expenses.

to Congress a detailed statement of the expenditures which may have been incurred under the provisions of this act.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 594: authorizing the construction of railroad bridges across the Snake River and across the Clear Water River, by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company. 25 Stat. 244 1888-07-09 Chapter 594 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 594.—

An Act authorizing the construction of railroad bridges across the Snake River and across the Clear Water River, by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oregon Railway and Navigation Company may bridge Snake River, Wash., and Clear Water River, Idaho.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, a corporation incorporated and organized under the laws of the State of Oregon, and to its successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, across the Snake River, in the Territory of Washington, near Texas Ferry on said river; and also a bridge, and approaches thereto, across the Clear Water River, in the Territory of Idaho, between its mouth and the boundary-line of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Said bridges shall be so constructed as to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the said corporations, may be used for the passage of wagons

Railway, wagon, and foot bridges.

and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for reasonable rates of tolls to be fixed by said company.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as

Draw.

a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans giving a clear waterway, measured at the lowest stage of water known at the locality, of such width and height as the Secretary of War may, upon examination, prescribe; and the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge shall be of such elevation above the plane of the highest flood known at the locality as the Secretary of War may deem advisable, and provision shall also be made in the location and construction of abutments and approaches to allow the free passage of flood water: and the piers of said bridges shall be parallel to and the bridges shall be at right

Proviso.

Opening draw.

angles to the current of the river: Provided, That the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats and other watercraft, except when trains are passing over the draw; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the draw during or after

Lights.

the passage of trains; and said corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights and other signals on said bridges as the Light-House Board shall prescribe; and said corporation shall provide, at its own expense, such sheer-booms, guide-piers, and other device as may be necessary to facilitate the safe passage of boats or other watercraft through the spans of said bridges. The said bridges shall be located and built under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said rivers as the

Secretary of War approve plans, etc.

Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of each of said bridges and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 594, 595. 1888.245 of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed and channel of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said location and plans of the bridges hereby authorized to be constructed are approved by the Secretary of War. the said bridges shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of either of such bridges during the progress of construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and in case of any litigation arising from the

Litigation.

obstruction or alleged obstruction caused by said bridges, or either of them, to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of the bridge is located.

Sec. 3. That the bridges authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structures and post-routes.

act shall be lawful structures, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridges, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroads leading to said bridges; and equal privileges in the use of said bridges shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridges and their approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall he decided by the Secretary of War

Secretary of War to decide terms.

upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, so as to

Amendment.

prevent or remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said rivers by the construction of the said bridges, is hereby expressly reserved; and any alterations or changes that may be required by Congress in the bridges constructed under this act shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same at its own expense: and if either of said bridges shall not be commenced

Commencement and completion.

in one year and be finished within three years from the passage of this act, the rights and privileges hereby granted as to such bridge shall be mill and void.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 595: to incorporate the Reform School for Girls of the District of Columbia. 25 Stat. 245 1888-07-09 Chapter 595 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 595.—

An Act to incorporate the Reform School for Girls of the District of Columbia.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Reform School for Girls, District of Columbia.

Incorporators.

That Samuel S. Shellabarger, Augustus S. Worthington, Adoniram J. Huntington, William C. Dodge, Mills Dean, Owen G. Staples, James E. Fitch, Thomas P. Morgan, and Alexander Graham Bell, and their successors, be and they are hereby, created a body corporate to be known as the Board of Trustees of the Girl’s Reform School of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is hereby authorized and empowered

May hold property.

to establish and maintain a reform school for girls at any place within the District of Columbia, subject to the approval of the Commissioners thereof, and for that purpose may take and receive by gift, grant, or devise, such real estate and personal property as may be necessary 246FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 595– 597. 1888. for the purposes of said corporation: Provided, That at the dissolution

Proviso.

Dissolution.

of said corporation, or if it should cease for the space of six months to maintain a reform school for girls, all the property, real and personal, of said corporation shall vest in the United States.

Sec. 3. That the said board of trustees shall have the same power

Authority.

and authority in relation to girls as the board of trustees of the Reform School of the District of Columbia now possess in relation to boys.

Sec. 4. That said board of trustees shall have authority to appoint

Officers.

such officers, agents, teachers, and other employees as may be necessary, and fix the rate of compensation of the same, subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 5. That the said board of trustees shall have authority to make

By-laws.

such bylaws and rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the government of the officers, teachers, employees, and inmates of the school, and from time to time alter, amend and change the same.

Sec. 6. That all the sections of the act of May third, eighteen hundred

Reform School laws made applicable.

Vol 19, p. 49.

and seventy-six, entitled “An act revising and amending the various acts establishing and relating to the Reform School of the District of Columbia,” not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. are hereby made applicable to the Reform School for Girls of the District of Columbia, except the word “girls” shall be understood wherever the word “boys” occur in said act. and the words “eighteen years” wherever the words “sixteen years” occur.

Sec. 7. That within thirty days after this act is passed said trustees

Organizing.

shall meet and organize by electing a president; and they shall draw lots and decide the length of service of said trustees. Three of said trustees shall serve for one year, three for two years, and three for three years, and their successors in office shall be appointed in like manner as the trustees of the Reform School of the District of Columbia are now appointed.

Sec. 8. That Congress shall have the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

this act at any time.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 596: for the completion of a public building at Wichita, Kansas. 25 Stat. 246 1888-07-09 Chapter 596 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 596.—

An Act for the completion of a public building at Wichita, Kansas.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wichita, Kans.

Public building.

Appropriation to complete.

That the additional sum of one hundred thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the completion of a suitable building, with fireproof vaults therein, for the accommodation Of the post-office, United States courts, and other Government offices, at the city of Wichita, State of Kansas, to be expended by the Secretary of the Treasury, subject to the requirements of an act for that purpose approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five. The limit of cost prescribed in said act is hereby extended as aforesaid, and no plan shall be approved which will involve an expenditure for site and building complete, including approaches, greater than the limit herein fixed.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 597: relating to the record of wills in the District of Columbia. 25 Stat. 246 1888-07-09 Chapter 597 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 597.—

An Act relating to the record of wills in the District of Columbia.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Record of wills to be prima facie evidence of contents, District of Columbia.

That the record of any will or codicil heretofore or hereafter recorded in the office of the register of wills of the District of Columbia, which shall have been admitted to probate by the supreme court of the District of Columbia, or by the late orphans’ Court of said District, or the record of the transcript of the record and probate of any will or codicil FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 597, 598, 614. 1888.247 elsewhere, or of any certified copy thereof heretofore or hereafter filed in the office of said register of wills shall be prima facie evidence of the contents and due execution of such wills and codicils: Provided, That this act shall not apply in any cause now pending

Proviso.

Notto apply to pending causes.

in any of the courts of the District of Columbia.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

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CHAP. 598.—

An Act to amend section six hundred and eighty-five of the Revised Statutes relating to the District of Columbia.

July 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Illegal detainer of real estate, District of Columbia.

R. S, D. C., sec. 685, p. 82, amended.

That section numbered six hundred and eighty-five of the Revised Statutes relating to the District of Columbia, be and the same is hereby, amended, so as to read as follows:

“Sec. 685. The summons shall be served like other writs of summons

Serving summons.

at least seven days before the appearance of the party complained of, but in case such party has left the District of Columbia, or cannot be found, said summons may be served by delivering a written or printed, or partly written and partly printed copy thereof to the tenant, or to the agent or attorney of the defendant if he be known, or leaving the same with some person of suitable discretion above the age of sixteen years residing on or in possession of the premises, and in case no one is in actual possession of said premises or residing thereon, then by posting a copy of said summons on the premises where it may be conveniently read.”

Approved, July 9, 1888.

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CHAP. 614.—

An Act making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service of the United States for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

July 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Diplomatic and consular service appropriations.

That the following sums be. and they are hereby, severally appropriated in full compensation for the diplomatic and consular service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the objects hereinafter expressed, namely:

SCHEDULE A.

Schedule A.

salaries of ministers.

Salaries.

Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to France,

Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary.

Germany, Great Britain, and Russia, at seventeen thousand five hundred dollars each, seventy thousand dollars. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to Austria. Brazil. China. Italy. Japan. Spain, and Mexico, at twelve thousand dollars each, eighty-four thousand dollars. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to Chili and Peru, at ten thousand dollars each, twenty thousand dollars. Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Costa Rica, Guatemala. Honduras, Nicaragua, and Salvador (to reside at such place in either of said states as the President may direct), ten thousand dollars. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to the Argentine Republic, the United States of Colombia, Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Norway, and Venezuela, at seven thousand five hundred dollars each, fifty-two thousand five hundred dollars. 248FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 614. 1888. Minister resident in Hawaiian Islands, seven thousand five hundred

Minister resident.

dollars. Minister resident and consul-general in Corea, seven thousand

Ministers resident and consuls-general.

five hundred dollars. Minister resident and consul-general to Greece, Roumania, and Servia, six thousand five hundred dollars. Ministers resident and consuls-general in Bolivia, Denmark. Hayti, Persia. Portugal. Siam, and Switzerland, at five thousand dollars each, thirty-five thousand dollars (and the minister resident and consul-general in Hayti shall also be accredited as charge d’affaires to San Domingo). Minister resident at Uruguay and Paraguay, seven thousand five hundred dollars. Minister resident and consul-general to Liberia, four thousand dollars. Agent, and consul-general at Cairo, five thousand dollars.

Agent, etc., Cairo.

Charges d’affaires.

Charges d’affaires ad interim and diplomatic officers abroad, twenty thousand dollars. salaries secretaries of legations. Secretaries of the legations in Berlin, China, Japan, London, Paris,

Secretaries of legations.

and Saint Petersburg, at two thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars each, fifteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Second secretaries of the legations at Berlin, London, and Paris

Second secretaries.

at two thousand dollars each, six thousand dollars. Second secretaries of the legations in China and Japan, who shall

In China and Japan to be students of the language.

be American students of the language of the court and country to which they are appointed, respectively, and shall be allowed and required, under the direction of the Secretary of State, to devote their time to the acquisition of such language, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, three thousand six hundred dollars. Secretary of legation and consul-general at Bogota, two thousand

Secretaries of legations and consuls-general.

dollars. Secretary of legation in Central American States and consul-general to Guatemala, two thousand dollars. Secretaries of the legations in Austria. Brazil. Italy. Mexico. Spain,

Secretaries.

and Turkey, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, ten thousand eight hundred dollars. Secretaries of the legations in Chili, Peru. Argentine Republic, and Venezuela, at one thousand five hundred dollars each, six thousand dollars. Secretary of legation at Corea, one thousand five hundred dollars. salaries interpreters and clerks to legations. Interpreter to the legation in Turkey, three thousand dollars; interpreter

Interpreters.

to the legation in China, three thousand dollars; interpreter to the legation in Japan, two thousand five hundred dollars; interpreter to the legation and consulate-general in Persia, one thousand dollars; interpreter to the legation and consulate-general in Corea, one thousand dollars: interpreter to the legation and consulate--general in Bangkok, Siam, five hundred dollars;

No additional pay to interpreter.

eleven thousand dollars. But no person drawing the salary of interpreter as above provided shall be allowed any part of the salary appropriated for any secretary of legation or other officer. Clerk at the legation in Spain, one thousand two hundred dollars.

Clerk, Spain.

contingent expenses foreign missions. For the purpose of enabling the President to provide, at the public

Contingent expenses, foreign missions.

expense, all such stationery, blanks, record and other books, seals, presses, flags, and signs as he shall think necessary for the several 249egatious in the transaction of their business, and also for rent, postage, telegrams, furniture, messenger service, clerk-hire, compensation of cavasses, guards, dragomans, janitors, and porters, including compensation of interpreter, guards, and Arabic clerk at the consulate at Tangier, and the compensation of dispatch agents at London, New

Dispatch agents.

York, and San Francisco, and for traveling and miscellaneous expenses of legations, and for printing in the Department of State, one

Printing.

hundred and five thousand dollars. miscellaneous expenses of legations. Loss by exchange in remittances of money to and from legations,

Loss by exchange.

two thousand five hundred dollars. Hiring of steam-launch for use of the legation at Constantinople,

Steam-launch, Constantinople.

one thousand eight hundred dollars. Rent of buildings for legation and other purposes at Peking, or

Rent.

such other place in China as shall be designated, three thousand one hundred dollars. For rent of legation buildings in Tokio. Japan, for the year ending March fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, three thousand four hundred dollars. miscellaneous expenses foreign intercourse. Annual proportion of the expenses of Cape Spartel and Tangier

Cape Spartel and Tangier light.

light, on the coast of Morocco, including loss by exchange, three hundred and twenty-five dollars. Actual expenses incurred in bringing home from foreign countries

Bringing home persons charged with crime.

Extradition expenses.

Vol. 22, p. 216.

persons charged with crime, five thousand dollars. To enable the Secretary of State to comply with the requirement of the fourth section of “An act regulating fees and the practice in extradition cases,” approved August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, to be disbursed by the Secretary of State, five thousand dollars. For expenses which may be incurred in the acknowledgment of the

Lifesaving testimonials.

services of masters and crews of foreign vessels in rescuing American seamen or citizens from shipwreck, four thousand five hundred dollars. To meet the necessary expenses attendant upon the execution of

Expenses neutrality act.

the neutrality act. to be expended under the direction of the President. pursuant to the requirement of section two hundred and ninety-one of the Revised Statutes, fifteen thousand dollars, or so much

R. S., sec. 291, p. 49.

thereof as may be necessary. To enable the President to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in

Unforeseen emergencies

the diplomatic and consular service, and to extend the commercial and other interests of the United States, to be expended pursuant to the requirements of section two hundred and ninety-one of the Revised

R. S., sec. 291, p. 49.

Statutes, fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For the payment, under the provisions of section seventeen hundred

Payment to heirs of diplomatic or consular officers dying abroad.

R. S., sec. 1749, p. 811.

and forty-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States, of the widows or heirs at law of diplomatic or consular officers of the United States dying in foreign countries in the discharge of their duties, five thousand dollars. For defraying the expenses of transporting the remains of ministers

Transporting remains of ministers and consuls.

and diplomatic officers, consuls and consular clerks of the United States, who may have died, or may die abroad, while in the discharge of their official duties, to their former homes in this country, and for the ordinary and necessary expenses of such interment, ten thousand dollars. Contribution to the maintenance of the International Bureau of

International Bureau of Weights and Measures.

Weights and Measures for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen 250 hundred and eighty-nine, in conformity with the terms of the convention

Vol. 20, p. 714.

of May twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, the same, or so much thereof as may be necessary to be paid, under the direction of the Secretary of State, to said Bureau on its certificate of apportionment, two thousand two hundred and seventy dollars. For salary and expenses of a commercial agent at Boma. in the

Commercial agent at Boma. Congo.

Lower Congo Basin, with authority to visit and report upon the commercial resources of the Upper and Lower Congo Basin, their products, their minerals, their vegetable wealth, the openings for American trade, and to collect such information on the subject of that country as shall be thought of interest to the United States, four thousand dollars. SCHEDULE B.

Schedule B.

salaries consular service.

Salaries.

Consuls-general at Havana, London, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro,

Consuls-general.

at six thousand dollars each, twenty-four thousand dollars. Consuls-general at Calcutta and Shanghai, at five thousand dollars each, ten thousand dollars. Consul-general at Melbourne, four thousand five hundred dollars. Consuls-general at Berlin, Honolulu. Kanagawa, Montreal, and Panama, at four thousand dollars each, twenty thousand dollars. Consul-general at Halifax, three thousand five hundred dollars. Consuls-general at Constantinople, Ecuador. Frankfort, Rome, Saint Petersburg. and Vienna, at three thousand dollars each, eighteen thousand dollars. Consul-general at Mexico, two thousand five hundred dollars. For salaries of consuls, vice-consuls, and commercial agents, three

Consuls, vice-consuls, and commercial agents.

hundred and seventy-eight thousand five hundred dollars, as follows, namely: Consul at Liverpool, six thousand dollars. Consul at Hong-Kong, five thousand dollars. Class II.

Class II. $3,500 a year.

At three thousand five hundred dollars per annum. China: Consuls at Amoy, Canton, ChinKiang, Foo-Chow, Hankow, and TeinTsin. Peru: Consul at Callao. Class III.

Class III. $3,000 a year.

At three thousand dollars per annum. Austria-Hungary: Consul at Prague. Belgium: Consul at Antwerp. Chili: Consul at Valparaiso. China: Consul at Ningpo. France: Consul at Havre. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Belfast. Bradford, Demerara, Glasgow, Manchester, Ottawa, and Singapore. 251 Japan: Consuls at Nagasaki, and Osaka and Hiogo. Mexico: Consul at Vera Cruz. Spanish dominions: Consul at Matanzas (Cuba). United States of Colombia: Consul at Colon (Aspinwall). Class IV.

Class IV. S2,500 a year.

At two thousand live hundred dollars per annum. Argentine Republic: Consul at Buenos Ayres. Belgium: Consul at Brussels. Danish Dominions: Consul at Saint Thomas. France: Consuls at Bordeaux, Lyons, and Marseilles. Germany: Consuls at Annaberg, Bremen, Brunswick, Dresden, Hamburg, and Mayence. Greece: Consul at Athens. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Birmingham. Dundee. Leith, Nottingham. Sheffield, Tunstall, and Victoria (British Columbia). Spanish dominions: Consuls at Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Switzerland: Consul at Saint Galle. Turkish dominions: Consul at Smyrna. Class V.

Class V. $2,000 a year.

At two thousand dollars per annum. Austria-Hungary: Consul at Trieste. Barbary States: Consul at Tangier. Brazil: Consul at Pernambuco. Colombia: Consul at Barranquilla. Costa Rica: Consul at San Jose. France: Consuls at Rheims and Saint Etienne. Friendly and Navigator’s Islands: Consul at Apia. Germany: Consuls at Barmen, Chemnitz, Cologne, Crefeld, Dusseldorf, Elberfeld, Leipsic, Nuremberg, and Sonneberg. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Cardiff, Chatham, Cork, Dublin, Dunfermline, Hamilton (Canada), Kingston (Jamaica), Leeds, Nassau, (New Providence), Port Louis (Mauritius), Port Stanley and Saint Thomas (Canada), Saint John (New Brunswick), Sherbrook (Canada), Sydney (New South Wales), and Toronto (Canada). 252 Honduras. Consual at Tegucigalpa. Italy: Consul at Palermo. Madagascar: Consul at Tamatave. Mexico: Consuls at Acapulco, and Matamoras. Netherlands: Consul at Rotterdam. Nicaragua: Consuls at Managua and San Juan del Norte. Russia: Consul at Odessa. Salvador: Consul at San Salvador. Spain and Spanish dominions: Consuls at Manila (Philippine Islands), San Juan (Porto Rico), and Sagua la Grande (Cuba). Switzerland: Consuls at Basle. Horgen, and Zurich. Turkish dominions: Consuls at Beirut and Jerusalem. Uruguay: Consul at Montevideo. Venezuela: Consul at Maracaibo. Class VI.

Class VI. $1,500 a year.

At one thousand five hundred dollars per annum. Brazil: Consuls at Bahia, Para, and Santos. Belgium: Consul at Liege and Verviers. Denmark: Consul at Copenhagen. France and French dominions: Consuls at Cognac, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Nice. Germany: Consuls at Aixla-Chapelle, Breslau. Kehl, Mannheim, Munich, and Stuttgart. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Amherstburg (Canada), Antigua (West Indies). Auckland (New Zealand), Barbadoes, Bermuda, Bristol, Brookville (Canada), Cape Town, Ceylon (India), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Clifton (Canada), Fort Erie (Canada), Goderich (Canada), Gibraltar, Guelph, (Canada), Kingston (Canada), London (Canada), Malta, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Quebec, Pictou (Canada), Port Hope (Canute), Port Sarnia (Canada), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands), Prescott (Canada), Southampton, Saint Helena, Saint John’s (Canada), Saint Stephen (Canada), Stratford (Canada), Three Rivers (Canada), Windsor (Canada), and Winnipeg (Manitoba). Italy: Consuls at Florence, Genoa, Leghorn, Messina, Milan, and Naples. Mexico: Consuls at Paso del Norte, and Tampico. Netherlands: Consul at Amsterdam. Paraguay: Consul at Asuncion. Portuguese dominions: 253 Consuls at Fayal (Azores) and Funchal (Madeira). San Domingo: Consul at San Domingo. Spain: Consuls at Barcelona, Cadiz, and Malaga. Switzerland: Consul at Geneva. Turkey: Consul at Sivas. Venezuela: Consuls at Laguayra and Puerto Cabello. SCHEDULE C.

Schedule C.

Class VII.

Class VII. $1,000 a year.

At one thousand dollars per annum. Belgium: Consul at Ghent. Brazil: Consul at Rio Grande do Sul. Chili: Consul at Talcahuano. France and French dominions: Consuls at Algiers and Nantes; and commercial agent at Gaboon (Africa). Germany: Consul at Stettin. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Bombay (India), Gaspe Basin (Canada), Sierra Leone (West Africa), Turk’s Island and Windsor (Nova Scotia), and commercial agent at Levuka (Fiji). Hayti: Consul at Cape Haytien. Honduras: Consul at Ruatan and Truxillo (to reside at Utilla). Italy: Consul at Venice. Mexico: Consuls at Guaymas, Nuevo Laredo, and Piedras Negras. Muscat: Consul at Zanzibar. Netherlands: Consul at Batavia. Portuguese dominions: Consuls at Mozambique (Africa), and Santiago (Cape Verde Islands): and commercial agent at Saint Paul de Loando (Africa). Society Islands: Consul at Tahiti. Sweden and Norway: Consul at Christiania. And in the estimates for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth,

All consulates and commercial agencies to he estimated for specifically.

eighteen hundred and ninety, there shall be estimated for specifically, under classified consulates, all consulates and commercial agencies where the fees collected or compensation allowed for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, exceed one thousand dollars. consular clerks.

Consular clerks.

Six consular clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each, seven thousand two hundred dollars. 254 Seven consular clerks, at one thousand dollars per annum each, seven thousand dollars. consular officers not citizens.

Consular officers not citizens.

For salaries of consular officers not citizens of the United States, six thousand dollars. allowance for clerks at consular offices.

For allowance for clerks at consulates-general and consulates, fifty-one

Clerks at consulates.

thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars, the sum to be allowed at each not to exceed the rate herein specified, as follows:

Liverpool, two thousand dollars. Havana, one thousand six hundred dollars. Shanghai, one thousand two hundred dollars. London, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro, at one thousand six hundred dollars each, four thousand eight hundred dollars. Berlin, Bremen, Chemnitz, Crefeld. Frankfort. Hamburg, Havre, Hong-Kong, Kanagawa. Lyons, Manchester. Montreal, and Vienna, at one thousand two hundred dollars each, fifteen thousand six hundred dollars. Birmingham, Bradford, and Marseilles, at nine hundred and sixty dollars each, two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars. Antwerp, Bordeaux. Calcutta, Colon, Dresden. Glasgow, Leipsic, Melbourne. Nuremberg. Panama, Port au Prince, Sheffield, Singapore, Sonneberg, Tunstall, Toronto, and Brussels, at eight hundred dollars each, thirteen thousand six hundred dollars. Barmen, Belfast, Dundee, Halifax, Leith. Matamoras, and Victoria. at six hundred and forty dollars each, four thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. Beirut, Berne, Demerara, Florence. Genoa, Malaga, Mannheim. Mexico. Naples, Prague, Stuttgart, and Zurich, at four hundred and eighty dollars each, five thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars. For an additional allowance for clerks at consulates, to be expended

Consulates not specified.

under the direction of the Secretary of State at consulates not herein provided for in respect to clerk-hire, no greater portion of this sum than four hundred dollars to be allowed to any one

Provisos.

Limit.

consulate in any one fiscal year, twenty thousand dollars: Provided, That the total sum expended in one year shall not exceed the amount appropriated: And provided further, That out of the amount hereby appropriated the Secretary of State may make such allowance as may to

Pay to interpreters for clerical services.

him seem proper to any interpreter for clerical services, in addition to his pay as interpreter. interpreters, guards, and marshals to consulates:

Interpreters, guards, and marshals.

Interpreters to be employed at consulates in China and Japan, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of State, fifteen thousand dollars. Interpreters and guards at the consulates at Beirut. Cairo. Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Smyrna, in the Turkish dominions, and at Zanzibar, five thousand dollars. Marshals for the consular courts in China, Japan, and Turkey, nine thousand dollars. boat-hire.

Boat hire.

Boat for official use of United States consul at Osaka and Hiogo, and for pay of boat’s crew, five hundred dollars. Boat for official use of the United States consul at Hong-Kong, and for pay of boats crew, five hundred dollars. 255 exchange. Actual cost and expense of making exchange of money to and from

Loss by exchange.

the several consulates and consulates-general, four thousand dollars. expenses of prisons for american convicts.

Consular prisons.

For the expense of a prison and prison-keeper at the consulate

Bangkok, Siam.

general in Bangkok, Siam, one thousand dollars. Actual expense of renting a prison at Shanghai for American convicts

Shanghai, China.

in China, seven hundred and fifty dollars, and for the wages of a keeper of such prison, eight hundred dollars, one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. Actual expense of renting a prison in Kanagawa for American

Kanagawa, Japan.

convicts in Japan, seven hundred and fifty dollars, and for the wages of a keeper of such prison, eight hundred dollars, one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. For the purpose of paying for the keeping and feeding of prisoners

Keeping, etc., prisoners.

Proviso.

Maximum allowance.

in China, Japan, Siam, and Turkey, nine thousand dollars: Provided, That no more than seventy-five cents per day for the keeping and feeding of each prisoner while actually confined shall be allowed or paid for any such keeping and feeding; this is not to be understood as covering cost of medical attendance and medicines when required by such prisoners: And provided further, That no allowance shall

No allowance to self-supporting prisoners.

be made for the keeping and feeding of any prisoner who is able to pay, or does pay, the above sum of seventy-five cents per day; and the consular officer shall certify to the fact of inability in every case. Rent of prisons for American convicts in Turkey, and for wages

Rent, etc., prisons in Turkey.

of keepers of the same, one thousand five hundred dollars. relief and protection of american seamen.

Relief of American seamen.

Relief and protection of American seamen in foreign countries, or so much thereof as may be necessary, fifty thousand dollars. foreign hospitals at panama.

Foreign hospitals, Panama.

Annual contributions towards the support of foreign hospitals at Panama, to be paid by the Secretary of State upon the assurance that suffering seamen and citizens of the United States will be admitted to the privileges of said hospitals, five hundred dollars. publication of consular and commercial reports.

Publication, etc., consular reports.

Preparation, printing, publication, and distribution, by the Department of State, of the consular and other commercial reports, including circular letters to chambers of commerce, twenty thousand dollars. contingent expenses united states consulates.

Contingent expenses consulates.

Expenses of providing all such stationery, blanks, record and other books, seals, presses, flags, signs, rent, postage, furniture, statistics, newspapers, freight (foreign and domestic), telegrams, advertising, messenger service, traveling expenses of consular clerks, Chinese writers, and compradores, and such other miscellaneous expenses as the President may think necessary for the several consulates, consular agencies, and commercial agencies in the transaction of their business, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Approved, July 11, 1888.

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CHAP. 615.—

An Act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

July 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Legislative, executive, and judicial expenses appropriations.

256That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in full compensation for the service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, for the objects hereinafter expressed, namely:

LEGISLATIVE.

Legislative.

Senate.

For compensation of Senators, three hundred and eighty thousand

Pay of Senators.

dollars. For mileage of Senators, thirty-three thousand dollars.

Mileage.

Salaries.

For compensation of the officers, clerks, messengers, and others in the service of the Senate, three hundred and twenty-two thousand and fifteen dollars and thirty cents, namely: Office of the Vice-President. For secretary to the Vice-President,

Vice-President’s office.

or. in case of the death or inability of the Vice-President, to the President of the Senate, two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars; for messenger, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; telegraph operator, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, four thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars. For Chaplain of the Senate, nine hundred dollars.

Chaplain.

Secretary of the Senate. clerks, etc.

OFFICE OF Secretary. For Secretary of the Senate, five thousand dollars, including compensation as disbursing officer of the contingent fund of the Senate, and for compensation as disbursing officer of salaries of Senators, three hundred and ninety-six dollars; hire of horse and wagon for the Secretary’s office, seven hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; chief clerk, and financial clerk, at three thousand dollars each: principal executive clerk, principal clerk, minute and journal clerk, and enrolling clerk, at two thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars each; assistant financial clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; librarian, two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars; assistant librarian, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; five clerks, at two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars each; five clerks, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; keeper of stationery, two thousand one hundred and two dollars and forty cents; assistant keeper of stationery one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant in the stationery-room, one thousand dollars; two messengers, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; five laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one page, at two dollars and fifty cents per day; in all. sixty-two thousand four hundred and eighteen dollars and ninety cents. Clerks and Messengers to Committees. For clerk of printing records, two thousand

Clerks and messengers to committees.

two hundred and twenty dollars; clerk to the Committee on Appropriations, three thousand dollars; assistant clerk to the Committee on Appropriations, one thousand eight hundred dollars; messenger to Committee on Appropriations, to be appointed by the committee, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; clerk and stenographer to the Committee on Finance, two thousand five hundred dollars; clerk to the Committee on Claims, clerk to the Committee on Commerce, clerk to the Committee on the Judiciary, clerk to the Committee on Private Land Claims, clerk to the Committee on Pensions, clerk to the Committee on Military Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, clerk to the Committee on the District of Columbia, clerk 257 to the Committee on Naval Affairs, clerk to the Joint Committee on the Library, clerk to the Committee on the Census, clerk to the Committee on Foreign Relations, clerk to the Committee on Public Lands, clerk to the Committee on Indian Affairs, clerk to the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, clerk to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, clerk to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, clerk to the Committee on Education and Labor, clerk to the Committee on Territories, clerk to the Committee on Rules, at two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars each: assistant clerk to the Committee on Pensions, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; and eight messengers, at the rate of one thousand four hundred and forty dollars per annum, for the following committees, namely: Finance, Post-Offices and Post Roads, Pensions. Claims. District of Columbia. Judiciary, Military Affairs, and Engrossed. Bills; in all, sixty-eight thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. Office of Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper. For Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper, four thousand

Sergeant-at-Arms and assistants.

five hundred dollars: horse and wagon for his use, four hundred and twenty dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; for clerk to Sergeant-at-Arms, two thousand dollars: assistant doorkeeper, two thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars: acting assistant doorkeeper, two thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars: three messengers, acting as assistant

Messengers.

doorkeepers, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; twenty-eight messengers, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; assistant messenger on the floor of the Senate, one thousand two hundred dollars: messenger to the official reporter’s room, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; messenger in charge of storeroom, one thousand two hundred dollars; upholsterer and locksmith, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; two carpenters to assist him. at nine hundred and sixty dollars each: eight skilled laborers, at one thousand dollars each; two janitors, at nine hundred dollars each; laborer in charge of the private passage, eight hundred and forty dollars: female attendant in charge of the ladies’ retiring-room, seven hundred and twenty dollars: telephone operator, seven hundred and twenty dollars: twelve laborers,

Laborers.

at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: twelve laborers during the session, at the rate of seven hundred and twenty dollars each per annum, two thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight dollars and forty cents; sixteen pages for the Senate Chamber, including one

Pages.

telephone page, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per day each during the session, four thousand five hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents; in all. ninety-three thousand four hundred and seventy-two dollars and forty cents. Post-Office.—For postmaster, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: assistant postmaster and

Postmaster, etc.

mail-carrier, two thousand and eighty-eight dollars; one clerk in post-office, one thousand eight hundred dollars; five mail-carriers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: four riding-pages, at nine hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents each; in all. fifteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight dollars. Document-Room.—For superintendent of the document-room (Amzi Smith),

Document room.

Superintendent. etc.

three thousand dollars: two assistants in document-room, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each: one clerk to superintendent of document-room, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; one assistant in the document-room, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, eight thousand five hundred and twenty dollars. Folding-Room.—For superintendent of the folding-room, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars;

Folding-room.

Superintendent, etc.

one assistant in folding-room, one thousand two hundred dollars: one clerk in folding-room, one thousand dollars: one foreman in folding-room, one thousand 258 two hundred dollars; six folders, at three dollars per day while actually employed, six thousand live hundred and seventy dollars; in all, twelve thousand one hundred and thirty dollars. Under Architect of the Capitol: For chief engineer, two

Chief engineer etc.

thousand one hundred and sixty dollars: three assistant engineers, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; two conductors of elevators. at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one machinist and assistant conductor of elevators, one thousand dollars; two firemen. at one thousand and ninety-five dollars each; four laborers in engineer’s department, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. fourteen thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars. And all engineers and others who

To be under Architect of the Capitol.

are engaged in heating and ventilating the Senate wing of the Capitol shall be subject to the orders and in all respects under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules. For twenty-four clerks to committees, at six dollars per day during

Clerks to committees.

the session, seventeen thousand four hundred and twenty-four dollars. For clerks to Senators who are not chairmen of Committees, twenty-three

Clerks to Senators.

thousand two hundred and thirty-two dollars. For Contingent Expenses, namely: For stationery and newspapers.

Contingent expenses.

Stationary and news papers.

including four thousand dollars for stationery for committees and officers of the Senate, thirteen thousand live hundred dollars. For postage-stamps for the office of the Secretary of the Senate, one

Postage stamps.

hundred and fifty dollars: for the office of the Sergeant-at-Arms. fifty dollars; to enable the Postmaster of the Senate to keep a constant supply of postage-stamps for sale to Senators, fifty dollars; in all, two hundred and fifty dollars. For expenses of maintaining and equipping horses and mail-wagons

Horses and wagons.

for carrying the mails, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For materials for folding, six thousand dollars.

Materials for folding;

Folding.

For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a rate not exceeding one dollar per thousand, five thousand five hundred dollars. For fuel. oil. and cotton-waste, and advertising, for the heating apparatus, exclusive of labor, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For purchase of furniture, one thousand dollars.

Fuel, etc.

For materials for furniture and repairs of same, exclusive of labor, one thousand five hundred dollars. For services in cleaning and varnishing furniture,

Furniture.

Repairs.

three hundred dollars. For packing-boxes, eight hundred and seventy dollars.

Packing-boxes.

Miscellaneous items.

For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, twenty-five thousand dollars. For expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate,

Expenses of investigations.

including compensation to stenographers to committees, at such rate as may be fixed by the Committee to Audit and Control the contingent Expenses of the Senate, but not exceeding one dollar and twenty-five cents per printed page, fifteen thousand dollars. For reporting the debates and proceedings of the Senate, twenty-five

Reporting debates.

thousand dollars, payable in equal monthly installments. Capitol Police.

Capitol Police.

For one captain, one thousand six hundred dollars; three lieutenants,

Pay.

at one thousand two hundred dollars each; twenty-two privates, at one thousand one hundred dollars each: and eight watchmen, at nine hundred dollars each: in all. thirty-six thousand six hundred dollars, one-half to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate and the other half to be disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives. For contingent fund, one hundred dollars.

Contingent fund.

259 Congressional Directory.

Congressional Directory.

For expenses of compiling, preparing, and indexing the Congressional Directory, to be expended under the direction of the Joint Committee on Public Printing, one thousand two hundred dollars. House of Representatives.

House of Representatives.

For compensation of Members of the House of Representatives and

Pay of Members and Delegates.

Delegates from Territories, one million six hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars. For mileage, one hundred and ten thousand six hundred and twenty-four

Mileage.

dollars. For compensation of the officers, clerks, messengers, and others in the service

Salaries.

of the House of Representatives, three hundred and eighty-seven thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven dollars and twenty cents, namely: Office of the Speaker.—For private secretary to the Speaker, two thousand one hundred and two

Speaker’s office, secretary, etc.

dollars and forty cents; and for clerk to the Speaker’s table, two thousand one hundred and two dollars and forty cents; clerk to the Speaker, one thousand six hundred dollars; messenger to the Speaker, one thousand dollars: in all. six thousand eight hundred and four dollars and eighty cents. For chaplain of the House, nine hundred dollars.

Chaplain.

Clerk of the House clerks, etc.

Office of the Clerk.—For Clerk of the House of Representatives. including compensation as disbursing officer of the contingent fund, five thousand dollars: and for hire of horses and wagons and cartage for the use of the Clerk’s office, seven hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; for chief clerk, journal clerk, and two reading clerks, at three thousand six hundred dollars each, and for the journal clerk for preparing Digest of the Rules, one thousand dollars per annum; tally clerk, three thousand dollars: for printing and bill clerk, and disbursing clerk, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; for file clerk, and enrolling clerk, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each; for assistant disbursing clerk, assistant enrolling clerk, resolution and petition clerk, newspaper clerk. index clerk, superintendent of document-room, and librarian. at two thousand dollars each; for distributing clerk, stationery clerk, and two assistant librarians, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; for one bookkeeper and seven clerks, including three clerks to index private claims, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: for document clerk and locksmith, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; two messengers in the House library, at one thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars each: one telegraph operator, one assistant to the file clerk, and two laborers in Clerk’s document-room, at nine hundred dollars each; one page, one laborer in the bathroom, and four laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one assistant journal clerk, at six dollars per day during the session, seven hundred and twenty-six dollars: one assistant index clerk, during the session and three months after its close, two hundred and eleven days, at six dollars per day. one thousand two hundred and sixty-six dollars; one messenger-boy in chief clerk’s room, three hundred dollars; in all. eighty-three thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. Indexing Journals of Congress.—For clerk to prepare the general index to the Journals of Congress,

Indexing Journals of Congress.

under resolution of June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, two thousand five hundred dollars, and for the following assistants, under his direction to be appointed by the Committee on Rules, namely: two at one thousand two hundred dollars each: four at one thousand dollars each; and two at eight hundred dollars each; in all, ten thousand five hundred dollars. 260 Under Architect of the Capitol.—One chief engineer, one

Chief engineer, etc., under Architect of the Capitol.

thousand seven hundred dollars; two assistant engineers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four conductors of the elevators, at one thousand one hundred dollars each, who shall be under the supervision and direction of the Architect of the Capitol; one laborer, eight hundred and twenty dollars; live firemen, at nine hundred dollars each; one electrician, one thousand two hundred dollars; one laborer, eight hundred dollars; one laborer to clean Statuary Hall and watch statuary therein, six hundred and sixty dollars; in all, sixteen thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. Clerks and Messengers to Committees.—For clerk to the Committee

Clerks and messengers to committees.

on Ways and Means, three thousand dollars; assistant clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; messenger, one thousand dollars; clerk to the Committee on Appropriations, three thousand dollars; assistant clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars: messenger, one thousand dollars: clerk to Committee on Agriculture, clerk to the Committee on Claims, clerk to the Committee on Commerce, clerk to the Committee on the District of Columbia, clerk to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Indian Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, clerk to the Committee on the Judiciary, clerk to the Committee on Military Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Naval Affairs, clerk to the Committee on the Public Lands, clerk to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, clerk to the Committee on War Claims; clerk to continue Digest of Claims under resolution of the House adopted March seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight; clerk to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads; clerk to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and clerk to the Committee on Elections, at two thousand dollars each: assistant clerk to the Committee on War Claims, one thousand two hundred dollars: in all, forty-six thousand four hundred dollars. For clerk to the Committee on the Census from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to March fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, at the rate of two thousand dollars per annum, one thousand three hundred and fifty-one dollars and ninety cents. For thirty-nine clerks to committees, at six

Clerks to Committees, session.

dollars each per day during the session, twenty-eight thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars. Office of Serge ant-at-Arms.—For Sergeant-at-Arms of the

Sergeant-at-Arms, deputy, etc.

House of Representatives, four thousand five hundred dollars: one deputy to the Sergeant-at-Arms, two thousand dollars: one cashier, three thousand dollars; one paying-teller, two thousand dollars; one bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one messenger, one thousand two hundred dollars; one page at seven hundred and twenty dollars; and one laborer, at six hundred and sixty dollars; in all, fifteen thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars. Office of Door-Keeper.—For Door-Keeper, three thousand five hundred

Doorkeeper, assistants, etc.

dollars; and for hire of horses, feed, repair of wagon and harness, six hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary;

Superintendent of document-room.

assistant door-keeper, superintendent of document-room, assistant superintendent of document-room, and Department messenger, at two thousand dollars each; one employee, one thousand five hundred dollars: document file clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; assistant document file clerk, under resolution of December nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, one thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars; clerk for Door-Keeper, and janitor, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: nine messengers, including the messenger to the reporter’s gallery, at one thousand

Messengers.

two hundred dollars each; nine messengers, at one thousand dollars each; six laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; two laborers in the water-closet, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; three laborers, including two in the cloakrooms, at six hundred dollars each; female attendant in ladies retiring-room, six 261 hundred dollars; superintendent of the folding-room, two thousand

Superintendent of folding-room.

dollars: three clerks in the folding-room, one at one thousand eight hundred dollars and two at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one foreman, one thousand five hundred dollars; one messenger, one thousand two hundred dollars; one folder in the sealing-room, one thousand two hundred dollars: one page, five hundred dollars; one laborer, four hundred dollars; ten folders, at nine hundred dollars each; five folders, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; three folders, during the session, at seventy dollars per month each; and fifteen folders, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: one night watchman, nine hundred dollars; one driver, six hundred dollars: fourteen messengers on the soldier’s roll, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two chief pages, at nine hundred dollars each; thirty-three pages, boys not under twelve years of age, during

Pages.

the session, including two riding pages, one telephone page, and

Post, p.625.

one telegraph page, at two dollars and fifty cents per day each: two messengers, during the session, at seventy dollars per month each; ten laborers, during the session, at sixty dollars per month each; six laborers known as cloakroom men, during the session, at fifty dollars per

Laborers.

month each; in all. one hundred and sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty cents. Office of Postmaster.—For postmaster, two thousand five

Postmaster, assistant, etc.

hundred dollars: first assistant postmaster, two thousand dollars; ten messengers, including messenger to superintend transportation of mails, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: three messengers, during the session, at eight hundred dollars each: four messengers, at one hundred dollars per month each, during the session: and one laborer, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; in all, twenty-one thousand two hundred and twenty dollars. For hire of horses and mail-wagons for carrying the mails, five

Horses and wagons.

thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. Official Reporters.—For one chief official reporter, six thousand

Reporting proceedings.

dollars; and for four official reporters of the proceedings and debates of the House, at five thousand dollars each; one assistant official reporter, under the chief official reporter, one thousand dollars: in all, twenty-seven thousand dollars. Stenographers to Committees: For two stenographers to committees

Stenographers to committees.

at four thousand dollars each, eight thousand dollars. That wherever the words “during the session” occur in the foregoing

“During the session” to mean four months.

paragraphs, they shall be construed to mean four months, or one hundred and twenty-one days For Contingent Expenses, namely: For materials for folding,

Contingent expenses.

Folding materials.

sixteen thousand dollars. For fuel and oil for the heating apparatus, seven thousand dollars.

Fuel and oil.

For furniture, and repairs of the same, ten thousand dollars.

Furniture, etc.

For packing-boxes, two thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven dollars.

Packing-boxes.

For miscellaneous items and expenses of special and select Committees,

Miscellaneous.

twenty thousand dollars. For stationery for members of the House of Representatives, including six

Stationery.

thousand dollars for stationery for the use of the Committees and officers of the House, forty-seven thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars. For postage-stamps for the Postmaster, one hundred dollars; for the Clerk,

Postage stamps.

two hundred dollars; for the Sergeant-at-Arms. two hundred dollars: and for the Doorkeeper, twenty-five dollars; in all, five hundred and twenty-five dollars. Public Printing. For compensation of the Public Printer, four thousand five hundred dollars;

Public Printer, clerks.

for chief clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; 262 two clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; in all. fifteen thousand one hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of his office, namely; For stationery, postage,

Contingent expenses.

advertising, traveling expenses, horses and wagons, and miscellaneous items, three thousand dollars. Library of Congress.

Library of Congress.

For compensation of Librarian, four thousand dollars: and for

Librarian, assistants. etc.

twenty-five assistant librarians, two at two thousand five hundred dollars each; two at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, two at one thousand six hundred dollars each, two at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; eight at one thousand four hundred dollars each, one of whom shall be in charge of international exchanges; six at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one at seven hundred and twenty dollars: and two at six hundred dollars each; in all. thirty-nine thousand dollars. For purchase of books for the Library, four thousand dollars:

Purchase of books, etc.

for purchase of law-books for the Library, one thousand five hundred dollars; for the purchase, by the Librarian of Congress, of new books of reference for the Supreme Court, to be a part of the Library of Congress and purchased under the direction of the Chief Justice, one thousand five hundred dollars; for expenses of exchanging public documents for the publications of foreign Governments, one thousand five hundred dollars; for purchase of files of periodicals and newspapers, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, eleven thousand dollars. That hereafter the law library shall be kept open every day so

Law library, hours.

long as either House of Congress’ is in session. For contingent expenses of said Library, one thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

Botanic Garden.

Superintendent, etc.

For expenses of the copyright business, five hundred dollars. For Botanic Garden: For superintendent, one thousand eight hundred dollars: for assistants and laborers, under the direction of the Joint Library Committee of Congress, eleven thousand and seventy-three dollars and seventy-five cents; in all, twelve thousand eight hundred and seventy-three dollars and seventy-five cents. For procuring manure, tools, fuel, purchasing trees and shrubs,

Repairs and improvement.

and for labor and materials in connection with repairs and improvements to Botanic Garden, under direction of the Joint Library Committee of Congress, five thousand dollars. EXECUTIVE.

Executive.

For compensation of the President of the United States, fifty

Compensation of the President.

thousand dollars. For compensation of the Vice-President of the United States, at the

Vice-President.

rate of eight thousand dollars per annum, two thousand six hundred and twenty-two dollars and twenty-two cents. For compensation of the President of the Senate, in addition to

President of the Senate.

his salary as Senator, three thousand dollars. For compensation to the following in the office of the President of

President’s office.

Private secretary, etc.

the United States: Private Secretary, three thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; assistant secretary, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; three executive clerks, at two thousand dollars each; two clerks of class four; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two, who shall be a telegraph operator; steward, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; one usher, at one thousand four hundred dollars; four messengers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; five doorkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one watchman, nine hundred dollars; and one fireman, eight hundred and sixty-four dollars; in all, thirty-three thousand eight hundred and sixty-four dollars. 263 For contingent expenses of the Executive Office, including stationery

Contingent expenses.

therefor, as well as record-books, telegrams, books for library, miscellaneous items, and furniture and carpets for offices, care of office carriage, horses, and harness, eight thousand dollars. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.

Civil Service Commission.

For three Commissioners, at three thousand five hundred dollars

Commissioners, examiner, etc.

each; one chief examiner, three thousand dollars; one secretary, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four, who shall be a stenographer: two clerks of class three: two clerks of class two; one clerk of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each: two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; and one laborer; in all, twenty-nine thousand eight hundred dollars. For necessary traveling expenses, including those of examiners

Travelling expenses.

acting under the direction of the Commission, five thousand dollars. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Department of Stale.

For compensation of the Secretary of State, eight thousand dollars:

Pay of Secretary, assistants, clerks, etc.

first assistant secretary of state, four thousand five hundred dollars: two assistant secretaries of state, at three thousand five hundred dollars each; for chief clerk, two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars: for six chiefs of bureau and one translator, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; stenographer to the Secretary, one thousand eight hundred dollars: eleven clerks of class four: four clerks of class three; seven clerks of class two; fourteen clerks of class one; four clerks, at one thousand dollars each: and ten clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: one messenger; three assistant messengers; one packer, at seven hundred and twenty dollars: ten laborers; one telegraph operator, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all. one hundred and sixteen thousand and seventy dollars. For-indexing records: One clerk of class two, one thousand four

Indexing records.

hundred dollars. For proofreading the laws of the United States and reports to Congress.

Proof-reacting, etc.

including boxes and transportation of the same, one thousand two hundred and eighty dollars. For stationery, furniture, fixtures, and repairs, five thousand

Stationery, etc.

dollars. For books and maps, and books for the library, two thousand

Books, etc.

dollars. For services of lithographer, and necessary materials for the lithographic

Lithographer, etc.

press, one thousand two hundred dollars. For contingent expenses, namely: For care and subsistence of

Contingent, expenses.

horses and repairs of wagons, carriage, and harness, to be used only for official purposes, one thousand two hundred dollars: for rent of stable and wagon-shed, six hundred dollars; for care of clock, telegraphic and electric apparatus, and repairs to the same, six hundred dollars; and for miscellaneous items not included in the foregoing, two thousand four hundred dollars; in all, four thousand eight hundred dollars. For expenses of editing and distributing the laws enacted during

Editing, etc., laws.

the first session of the Fiftieth Congress, three thousand dollars. For editing and distributing the Statutes at Large of the Fiftieth

Editing. etc., Statutes at Large

Congress, one thousand dollars. TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

Secretary’s Office: For compensation of the Secretary of the

Pay of Secretary, assistants, clerks, etc.

Treasury, eight thousand dollars; two assistant secretaries of the treasury, at four thousand five hundred dollars each: clerk to the 264 secretary, two thousand four hundred dollars; two private secretaries, one to each assistant secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; Government actuary, under the control of the Treasury Department, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars: one copyist: three messengers; two assistant messengers; in all, thirty-one thousand three hundred and ten dollars. Office of chief clerk and superintendent; For chief clerk, including

Chief clerk, clerks, etc.

three hundred dollars as superintendent of Treasury building, three thousand dollars: assistant superintendent of Treasury building, two thousand one hundred dollars; an inspector of electric-light plants, gas. and fixtures for all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, one thousand nine hundred dollars; four clerks of class four; additional to one clerk of class four as bookkeeper, one hundred dollars; two clerks of class three; three clerks of class two: three clerks of class one: one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one messenger: two assistant messengers; one storekeeper, one thousand

Engineer, etc.

two hundred dollars: one telegraph operator, one thousand two hundred dollars; three elevator conductors, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one engineer, one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, one thousand dollars; two assistant engineers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one locksmith and electrician, one thousand two hundred dollars; three firemen; five firemen, at six hundred and sixty

Watchmen.

dollars each; one coal-passer, five hundred dollars; one captain of the watch, one thousand tour hundred dollars; two lieutenants of the watch, at nine hundred dollars each; fifty-eight watchmen; one foreman of laborers,

Laborers.

one thousand dollars: one skilled laborer, male, at eight hundred and forty dollars; three skilled laborers, male, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty-six laborers, ten laborers, at five hundred dollars each; one laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars: two laborers, at three hundred and sixty dollars each: ninety charwomen: and for the

Cabinet shop.

following employees while actually employed: One foreman of cabinet-shop, at five dollars per day: one draughtsman, at four dollars per day; one cabinetmaker, at three dollars and fifty cents per day; twelve cabinetmakers, at three dollars per day each: one cabinetmaker, at two dollars per day; in all, one hundred and fifty-three thousand eight hundred and sixty-six dollars and fifty cents. Division of warrants, estimates, and appropriations: For chief of

Warrant division.

division, three thousand dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand four hundred dollars; estimate and digest clerk, two thousand dollars; six clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; four clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, thirty-three thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. Division of Customs: For chief of division, two thousand seven

Customs division.

hundred and fifty dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; two clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; two clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers; in all, twenty-one thousand nine hundred and ninety dollars. Division of appointments: For chief of division, two thousand seven

Appointment division.

hundred and fifty dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; four clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: two copyists, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; one assistant messenger: two laborers; in all, twenty-two thousand two hundred and seventy dollars. Division of public moneys: For chief of division, two thousand five

Public moneys division.

hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; 265 four clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, one thousand dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; one messenger; one assistant messenger; one laborer, five hundred and fifty dollars; in all, twenty-four thousand five hundred and ten dollars. Division of loans and currency: For chief of division, two thousand

Loan division.

five hundred dollars; one assistant chief of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars; seven clerks of class four; additional to two clerks of class four as receiving-clerk of bonds and book-keeper, one hundred dollars each; one clerk of class three; two clerks of class two; three clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; thirteen clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one copyist at eight hundred and forty dollars; one messenger; two assistant messengers; six laborers; superintendent of paper-room, one thousand six hundred dollars; one paper-cutter, at three dollars per day; one paper-counter, seven hundred and twenty dollars; twenty-four paper-counters and laborers, at six hundred and twenty dollars each; in all sixty-four thousand three hundred and nineteen dollars. Division of revenue marine: For chief of division, two thousand

Revenue marine division.

five hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; four clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; two clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; and one laborer; in all, twenty-one thousand four hundred and sixty dollars. Miscellaneous division: For chief of division, two thousand five

Miscellaneous division.

hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; two clerks of class three: one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; one assistant messenger; in all, fourteen thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars. Division of stationery, printing, and blanks: For chief of division,

Stationery division.

two thousand five hundred dollars; four clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; two clerks of class one; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two messengers; two assistant messengers; one foreman of bindery, at five dollars per day; four binders, at four dollars per day each; and one sewer and folder, at two dollars and fifty cents per day; in all, thirty-one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars and fifty cents. Division of mail and files: For chief of division, two thousand five

Mail and files division.

hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; five clerks of class two: two clerks of class one; six clerks, at one thousand dollars each: four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one mail-messenger, one thousand dollars: two assistant messengers; one laborer, at six hundred dollars; in all, twenty-six thousand one hundred and forty dollars. Division of special agents: For assistant chief of division,

Special agents division.

two thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: three clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; and one messenger; in all, twelve thousand one hundred and forty dollars. Offices of disbursing clerks: For two disbursing clerks at two

Disbursing clerks.

thousand five hundred dollars each; one clerk of class four; one clerk of class three; and one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all. nine thousand four hundred dollars. Miscellaneous: For one clerk of class two; one clerk, one thousand

Miscellaneous.

dollars; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; in all, four thousand two hundred dollars. Supervising Architect. In the construction branch of the Treasury; For

Supervising Architect’s Office.

Supervising Architect, four thousand five hundred dollars; assistant and chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars: one principal clerk and stenographer, at two thousand dollars; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at nine 266 hundred dollars; and one assistant messenger: in all, thirteen thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. And the services of skilled draughtsmen, civil engineers, computers,

Draughtsmen, etc.

accountants, photographic service, copyists, and such other services as the Secretary of the Treasury may deem necessary and specially order may be employed in the Office of the Supervising Architect to carry into effect the various appropriations for public buildings, to be paid for from and equitably charged against such

Provisos.

appropriations: Provided, That the expenditures on this account for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and

Limit.

eighty-nine. shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollar’s; and

Report

that the Secretary of the Treasury shall each year in the annual estimates report to Congress the number of persons so employed and the amount paid to each. First Comptroller of the Treasury: For First Comptroller

First Comptroller’s Office.

of the Treasury, live thousand dollars; deputy comptroller, two thousand seven hundred dollars: four chiefs of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; six clerks of class four; twelve clerks of class three; eleven clerics of class two; eleven clerks of class one; three clerks. at one thousand dollars each: and eight clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one skilled laborer, at eight hundred and forty dollars: one messenger: and three laborers; in all, eighty-eight thousand five hundred and sixty dollars. Second Comptroller of the Treasury: For Second Comptroller

Second Comptroller’s Office.

of the Treasury, five thousand dollars; deputy comptroller, two thousand seven hundred dollars; seven chiefs of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; ten clerks of class four; ten clerks of class three: ten clerks of class two; ten clerks of class one; two clerics, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: one messenger: and three laborers; in all ninety-one thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars. For continuing the adjustment of the accounts of the Soldier’s

Soldiers Home accounts.

R. S., sec. 4818, p. 935.

Home, under section forty-eight hundred and eighteen of the Revised Statutes, in the Office of the Second Comptroller: For five clerks, at six hundred and sixty dollars each, to be employed on

Proviso.

Limitation.

Soldiers’ Home roll, three thousand three hundred dollars: Provided, That adjustments of said accounts shall be limited to those originating subsequent to March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-one: And provided further, That the Secretary of War shall prepare and submit to Congress, through the Secretary of the Treasury, in the Book of Estimates for the fiscal

Estimates.

year eighteen hundred and ninety, estimates in detail for the support and maintenance of the Soldiers’ Home, and for all necessary expenses connected therewith, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety. Commissioner of Customs: For Commissioner of Customs, four

Commissioner of Customs’ Office.

thousand dollars; deputy commissioner, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two chiefs of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; two clerks of class four; five clerks of class three: eleven clerks of class two; eight clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, forty-nine thousand four hundred and thirty dollars. First Auditor: For the First Auditor of the Treasury, three

First Auditor’s Office.

thousand six hundred dollars: deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; four chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; seven clerks of class four; ten clerks of class three: eleven clerks of class two; eighteen clerks of class one; three clerks. at one thousand dollars each; four copyists and counters, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers; and two laborers; in all, eighty-eight thousand eight hundred and ten dollars. Second Auditor: For Second Auditor, three thousand six hundred

Second Auditor’s Office.

dollars: deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; six chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; ten 267 clerks of class four; forty-two clerks of class three; additional to one clerk of class four as disbursing clerk, two hundred dollars: fifty-five clerks of class two; forty-eight clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each: one messenger: three assistant messengers; eight laborers; and two charwomen: in all, two hundred and forty-nine thousand six hundred and ten dollars. For the purpose of restoring and repairing the worn-out and defaced

Restoring, etc., rolls.

rolls in the Second Auditor’s Office, twenty-one thousand dollars. For additional force for continuing the adjustment of the accounts

Soldier’s Home accounts.

of the Soldier’s Home in the Office of the Second Auditor. under

R. S., sec. 4818, p. 988.

section forty-eight hundred and eighteen. Revised Statutes; Seven clerks, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; and one. at seven hundred and twenty dollars, six thousand six hundred dollars: Provided, That

Proviso.

Limitation.

adjustments of said accounts shall be limited to those originating subsequent to March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-one. For the twenty additional clerks of class one in the Second Auditor’s

Additional clerks on pensions.

Office rendered necessary by increase of work relating to pensions, twenty-four thousand dollars. For the building at the corner of F and Seventeenth streets: One

Engineer, etc., building, F and Seventeenth streets.

engineer, one thousand dollars; conductor of elevator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one fireman: four watchmen: three laborers: one of whom, when necessary, shall assist and relieve the conductor of the elevator; and one laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars; four charwomen; in all, eight thousand seven hundred and forty dollars. Third Auditor: For Third Auditor, three thousand six hundred

Third Auditor’s Office.

dollars: deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: seven chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each: six clerks of class four; twenty-one clerks of class three; fifty-four clerks Of class two; twenty-nine clerks of class one; five clerks, at one thousand dollars each; six clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger; and eight laborers: and one female laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars; in all, one hundred and ninety-one thousand five hundred and thirty dollars. Fourth Auditor: For the Fourth Auditor, three thousand six hundred

Fourth Auditor’s Office.

dollars: deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; two clerks of class four: thirteen clerks of class three; eight clerks of class two; nine clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each, two clerks, at eight hundred dollars each; one messenger; one assistant messenger: and two laborers; in all, sixty-nine thousand two hundred and thirty dollars. Fifth Auditor: For the Fifth Auditor, three thousand six hundred

Fifth Auditor’s Office.

dollars; deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each: four clerks of class four: five clerks of class three: four clerks of class two; six clerks of class one: two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: one messenger: and two laborers; in all, forty-seven thousand six hundred and ten dollars. Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department:For the Auditor

Sixth Auditor’s Office.

of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department, three thousand six hundred dollars: deputy auditor, who may be designated to sign, in the name of the said Auditor, such letters and papers as the Auditor may direct, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; ten chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; eighteen clerks of class four, and additional to one clerk as disbursing clerk, two hundred dollars: sixty-five clerks of class three: seventy-seven clerks of class two; eighty clerks of class one; sixty clerks, at one thousand dollars each: one skilled laborer, at one thousand dollars; twenty assorters of money-orders, at nine hundred 268 dollars each: fifteen assorters of money-orders, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; two messengers; eight assorters of money-orders, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; seven assistant messengers; twenty-three male laborers, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; three female laborers, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; and ten charwomen; in all. four hundred and ninety-one thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars. For the temporary force to dispose of accumulated money-orders,

Temporary clerks.

namely: Three clerks of class one: three clerks, at one thousand dollars each: and four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; in all, ten thousand two hundred dollars. Treasurer: For the Treasurer of the United States, six thousand

Treasurer’s Office.

dollars; assistant treasurer, three thousand six hundred dollars; cashier, three thousand six hundred dollars; assistant cashier, three thousand two hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; five chiefs of division, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; one vault clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; one principal bookkeeper, at two thousand five hundred dollars: one assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand four hundred dollars; two tellers, at two thousand five hundred dollars each: two assistant tellers, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each; one clerk for the Treasurer, one thousand eight hundred dollars: twenty-six clerks of class four; seventeen clerks of class three; fifteen clerks of class two; one coin clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; twenty clerks of class one; ten clerks, at one thousand dollars each; fifty clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; nine clerks, at seven hundred dollars each; one mail messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; six messengers; six assistant messengers; twenty-three laborers; seven charwomen; three pressmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one compositor and pressman, at three dollars and twenty cents per day; eight separators, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; seven feeders, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; in all, two hundred and seventy-three thousand three hundred and sixty-one dollars and sixty cents. For the force employed in redeeming the national currency (to be

Redemption of national currency.

reimbursed by the national banks), namely: For superintendent, three thousand five hundred dollars; one principal teller and one principal bookkeeper, at two thousand five hundred dollars each: one assistant bookkeeper, two thousand four hundred dollars; and one assistant teller; at two thousand dollars; two clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; four clerks of class two; twenty clerks of class one; thirteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; three assistant messengers: and one charwoman; in all. seventy thousand eight hundred dollars. Register of the Treasury: For the Register of the Treasury,

four thousand dollars; assistant register, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; four chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each: seventeen clerks of class four; sixteen clerks of class three: eleven clerks of class two; fourteen clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; twenty-nine copyists, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; four assistant messengers; and eight laborers; in all, one hundred and thirty-nine thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Comptroller of the Currency: For Comptroller of the Currency,

Comptroller of the Currency.

five thousand dollars; deputy comptroller, two thousand eight hundred dollars; four chiefs of division, at two thousand two hundred dollars each; one stenographer, at one thousand six hundred dollars; eight clerks of class four; additional to bond clerk, two hundred dollars; eleven clerks of class three; eight clerks of class two; eight clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; twenty-five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger two assistant messengers; one engineer, one thousand dollars; 269 one fireman: three laborers; and two night watchmen: in all, one hundred and three thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. For expenses of special examinations of national banks and bank-plates.

Special examinations, etc.

of keeping macerator in Treasury Building in repair, and for other incidental expenses attending the working of said macerator, two thousand dollars. For expenses of the national currency (to be reimbursed by the

National currency expenses.

national banks), namely: One superintendent, at two thousand dollars; one teller and one bookkeeper, at two thousand dollars each; and one assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand dollars; nine clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; and one assistant messenger; in all, sixteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars. Commissioner of Internal

Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

Revenue: For Commissioner of Internal Revenue, six thousand dollars; one deputy commissioner, three thousand two hundred dollars; one chemist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one microscopist, two thousand five hundred dollars; two heads of division, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; five heads of division, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each: one superintendent of stamp-vault, two thousand dollars; one stenographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; twenty-four clerks of class four; twenty-four clerks of class three; thirty-four clerks of class two; twenty-four clerks of class one; thirteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each; forty clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two messengers; fourteen assistant messengers; and thirteen laborers; in all, two hundred and sixty-one thousand five hundred and ninety dollars. For one stamp agent, at one thousand six hundred dollars, and

Stamp agent.

one counter, at nine hundred dollars: in all, two thousand five hundred dollars, the same to be reimbursed by the stamp-manufacturers. Light-House Board: For chief clerk of the Light-House Board,

Light-House Board.

two thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; two assistant messengers; in all, sixteen thousand five hundred and forty dollars. For the following additional employees in the Office of the Light-House

Additional employees.

Board, who shall be paid from the appropriations for the Light-House Establishment, namely: One clerk of class two, who shall be a stenographer; one clerk of class one: nine clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one laborer, six hundred dollars; one assistant civil engineer, two thousand four hundred dollars; one draughtsman. one thousand eight hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand live hundred and sixty dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars: and one draughtsman, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, nineteen thousand seven hundred dollars. Office of Life-Saving Service: For General Superintendent

Life-Saving Service.

of the Life-Saving Service, four thousand dollars: assistant general superintendent of the Life-Saving Service, two thousand five hundred dollars; one principal clerk and accountant, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one topographer and hydrographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one civil engineer, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one draughtsman, one thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; five clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger; and one laborer: in all. thirty-eight thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Navigation: For Commissioner of Navigation, three

Bureau of Navigation.

thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks of class four, additional to one clerk acting as deputy commissioner, two hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; two clerks of class two; three clerks of class 270 one; ten clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, twenty-five thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Engraving and Printing: For Chief of Bureau,

Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

four thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; accountant, two thousand dollars; one stenographer, one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; two clerks of class one; one clerk, one thousand dollars; two assistant, messengers; and one laborer; in all, seventeen thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. Bureau of Statistics: For the officer in charge of the Bureau of

Bureau of Statistics.

Statistics, three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; four clerks of class four; four clerks of class three; five clerks of class two: nine clerks of class one: three clerks, at one thousand dollars each: two copyists, at nine hundred dollars each; three copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: one messenger: one assistant messenger: one laborer: and one female laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars: in all, forty-six thousand and sixty dollars. For the payment of the services of experts, and for other necessary

Experts, etc.

expenditures connected with the collection of facts relative to the internal and foreign commerce of the United States, seven thousand dollars. Secret Service Division: For one chief, three thousand five

Secret Service Division.

hundred dollars; one chief clerk, two thousand dollars: one clerk of class four; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; and one attendant, at seven hundred and twenty dollars: in all. eleven thousand six hundred and twenty dollars. Office of Construction of Standard Weights and Measures:

Standard Weights and Measures.

For construction and verification of standard weights and measures, including metric standards, for the customhouses, other offices of the United States, and for the several States, and mural standards of length in Washington, District of Columbia; One adjuster, one thousand five hundred dollars; one mechanician, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; and one watchman; in all, three thousand four hundred and seventy dollars. For purchase of materials and apparatus, and incidental expenses,

Incidental expenses.

Proviso.

Repairs.

five hundred dollars: Provided, That such necessary repairs and adjustments shall be made to the standards furnished to the several States and Territories as may be requested by the governors thereof, and also to standard weights and measures that have been, or may hereafter be. supplied to United States customhouses and other offices of the United States, under act of Congress, when requested by the Secretary of the Treasury. For expenses of the attendance of the American member of the

International Committee on Weights and Measures.

Vol. 20 p. 709.

International Committee on Weights and Measures at the general conference provided for in the convention signed May twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, the sum of six hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. Office of the Director of the Mint: For Director, four

Director of the Mint.

thousand five hundred dollars; examiner, two thousand five hundred dollars: computer, two thousand five hundred dollars: assayer, two thousand two hundred dollars; adjuster of accounts, two thousand dollars: two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two, one of whom shall be a stenographer: three clerks of class one: one translator, one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one copyist; one messenger; assistant in laboratory, one thousand dollars; one helper, at five hundred dollars; in all. twenty-eight thousand seven hundred and forty dollars. For freight on bullion and coin, by registered mail or otherwise,

Freight.

bet ween mints and assay-offices, ten thousand dollars. For contingent expenses of the Bureau of the Mint, to be expended

Contingent expenses.

under the direction of the Director, namely: For assay-laboratory, 271 chemicals, fuel, materials, and other necessaries, seven hundred and fifty dollars; for examination of mints, expenses of visiting mints and assay-offices for the purpose of superintending the annual settlements and for Special examinations, two thousand five hundred dollars; for books, pamphlets, periodicals, specimens of coins and ores, balances, weights, and incidentals, five hundred dollars: and for the collection of statistics relative to the annual production of the precious metals in the United States, four thousand dollars; in all. seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Office of Supervising Surgeon-General Marine Hospital Service:

Marine Hospital Service

For Supervising Surgeon-General, four thousand dollars; one surgeon, three thousand dollars; one passed assistant surgeon, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; five clerks, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; one clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; one hospital steward (employed as chemist), one thousand two hundred dollars: six copyists; one messenger, at six hundred dollars; one laborer, four hundred and eighty dollar’s; and one laborer, three hundred and sixty dollars; in all, twenty-seven thousand eight hundred and forty dollars, the same to be paid from the permanent appropriation’s for the Marine Hospital Service. Office Supervising Inspector-General Steamboat Inspection Service:

Steamboat Inspection Service.

For Supervising Inspector-General, three thousand five hundred dollars; one chief clerk, not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars: one clerk, not to exceed one thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks, not to exceed one thousand two hundred dollars each; one messenger, not to exceed eight hundred and forty dollars; in all. ten thousand one hundred and forty dollars, the same to be paid from the permanent appropriations for the Steamboat Inspection Service. For contingent expenses of the Treasury Department, including

Contingent expenses.

all buildings under control of the Treasury in Washington, District of Columbia, namely: For stationery for the Treasury Department and its several Bureaus,

Stationery.

twenty-eight thousand dollars. For postage required to prepay matter addressed to Postal Union

Postage.

countries, one thousand five hundred dollars. For postage, two hundred and fifty dollars. For newspapers, law-books, city directories, and other books of

Newspapers, books, etc.

reference; purchase of material for binding important records (and of the amount appropriated not more than four hundred dollars may be used in the purchase of technical publications foreign and domestic), two thousand five hundred dollars. For investigation of accounts and records, including the necessary

Investigations.

traveling expenses, and for other traveling expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For freight, expressage. telegraph and telephone service, three

Freight, etc.

thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of buildings, four thousand eight hundred dollars.

Rent.

Horses and wagons.

For purchase of horses and wagons, for office and mail service to be used only for official purposes, care and subsistence of horses, including shoeing, harness, and repairs of the same, four thousand dollars. For purchase of ice. three thousand five hundred dollars.

Ice.

Files.

Fuel.

For purchase of file-holders and file-cases, five thousand dollars. For purchase of coal, wood, engine oils and grease, grates, grate-baskets and fixtures, stoves and fixtures, blowers, coal-hods, pokers, shovels, and tongs, ten thousand dollars. For purchase of gas. electric light, gas-brackets, candles, candlesticks.

Lights.

drop-lights and tubing, gas-burners, gas-torches, globes, lanterns, and wicks, fourteen thousand dollars. For purchase of carpets, carpet border and lining, linoleum, rugs,

Carpets, etc.

272 mats, matting, and repairs, and for cleaning, laying, and relaying of the same, by contract, six thousand five hundred dollars. For purchase of boxes. book-rests, chairs, chair-caning, chair-covers,

Furniture.

desks, book-eases, clocks, cloth for covering desks, cushions, leather for covering chairs and sofas, locks, lumber, screens, tables, ventilators. wardrobe cabinets, wash stands, water-coolers and stands, ten thousand dollars. For washing and hemming towels, for the purchase of awnings

Miscellaneous.

and fixtures, window-shades and fixtures, typewriting machines, alcohol, turpentine, varnish, benzine, baskets, belting, bellows, bowls, brooms, buckets. brushes, canvas, crash, cloth, chamois-skins, cotton-waste. door and window fasteners, dusters, flour, garden, street, and engine hose, lace-leather, lye. nails, oil, plants, picks, pitchers, powders, stencil-plates, hand-stamps and repairs of same, stamp-ink, spittoons, soap, matches, match-safes, sponge, tacks, traps, thermometers, tools, towels, towel-racks, tumblers, wire and zinc, and for blacksmithing. repairs of machinery. removal of rubbish, sharpening tools, advertising for proposals, and for sales at public auction in Washington. District of Columbia, of condemned property belonging to the Treasury Department, payment of auctioneer fees, and purchase of other absolutely necessary articles, ten thousand dollars. collecting internal revenue.

Collecting internal revenue.

For salaries and expenses of collectors and deputy collectors, including

Collectors, etc.

expenses incident to enforcing the provisions of the act of

Vol. 24, p.

August second, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, entitled “An act defining butter, and so forth,” one million eight hundred thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

That the number of deputy collectors, gaugers, storekeepers, and clerks employed in the collection of internal revenue shall not be increased, nor shall the salary of said officers and employees be

Limit.

increased beyond the salaries paid during the last fiscal year, exclusive of the number employed under the said act defining butter, and so forth. For salaries and expenses of agents and surveyors, for fees and

Agents, surveyors, etc.

expenses of gaugers, for salaries of storekeepers, and for miscellaneous expenses, one million nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars. independent treasury.

Independent treasury.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at Baltimore: For assistant

Office of assistant treasurer at—Baltimore.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars: cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars; three clerks, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: two clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; three vault watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. twenty-one thousand and six hundred dollars. Office of the Assistant Treasurer at Boston: For assistant

Boston.

treasurer, five thousand dollars; for chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; paying-teller, two thousand five hundred dollars; assistant paying-teller, two thousand two hundred dollars; vault clerk, two thousand dollars; receiving-teller, two thousand dollars; first bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars: second bookkeeper, one thousand four hundred dollars; specie clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars: assistant specie clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; money clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; coupon clerk and redemption clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; receipt clerk and general clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: assistant redemption clerk, one thousand one hundred dollars; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, eight hundred dollars: messenger and chief watchman, one 273 thousand and sixty dollars; three watchmen and janitors, at eight hundred and fifty dollars each; in all, thirty-seven thousand nine hundred and ten dollars. Office of Assistant Treasurer at Chicago: For assistant

Chicago.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars; paying-teller, one thousand eight hundred dollars; bookkeeper and receiving-teller, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; three coin, coupon, and currency clerks, at one thousand five hundred dollars each: five clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; one janitor, at six hundred dollars: and three watchmen, seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, twenty-five thousand nine hundred dollars. Office of Assistant Treasurer at Cincinnati: For assistant

Cincinnati.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; cashier, two thousand dollars; bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; receiving-teller. one thousand five hundred dollars; check clerk and interest clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; fractional-silver and minor-coin teller, one thousand dollars; two nightwatchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; messenger, six hundred dollars; one watchman, at one hundred and twenty dollars; in all, sixteen thousand five hundred and sixty dollars. Office of Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans: For assistant

New Orleans.

treasurer. four thousand dollars; cashier, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; receiving-teller, two thousand dollars: one paying-teller, two thousand dollars; bookkeeper, one thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one coin and redemption clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each: porter, five hundred dollars; one day-watchman. at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one nightwatchman. at seven hundred and twenty-dollars; in all, eighteen thousand and ninety dollars. Office of the Assistant Treasurer at New York: For assistant

New York.

treasurer, eight thousand dollars; cashier and chief clerk, four thousand two hundred dollars; deputy assistant treasurer, three thousand six hundred dollars; assistant cashier and vault clerk, three thousand two hundred dollars; two chiefs of division, at three thousand one hundred dollars each; chief of division, three thousand dollars; chief paying teller, three thousand dollars; authorities clerk, two thousand six hundred dollars; two chiefs of division, at two thousand four hundred dollars each; bond clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; correspondence clerk, two thousand three hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand three hundred dollars; two assistant chiefs of division, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each: assistant paying teller, two thousand two hundred dollars: general bookkeeper, two thousand two hundred dollars; minor coin teller, two thousand dollars; three clerks, at two thousand one hundred dollars each: nine clerks, at two thousand dollars each: twelve clerks, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three clerks, at one thousand seven hundred dollars each; eight clerks, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; seven clerks, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; eleven clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; four clerks, at one thousand three hundred dollars each; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; messenger, one thousand three hundred dollars; four messengers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two hall-men, at one thousand dollars each; two porters, at nine hundred dollars each; keeper of the building, one thousand eight hundred dollars; chief detective, one thousand eight hundred dollars; assistant detective, one thousand four hundred dollars; engineer, one thousand and fifty dollars; assistant engineer, eight hundred and twenty dollars; six 274 watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. one hundred and seventy-four thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars. Office of Assistant Treasurer at Philadelphia:For assistant

Philadelphia.

treasurer, four thousand live hundred dollars: for cashier and chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; bookkeeper, two thousand five hundred dollars: chief interest clerk and chief registered-interest clerk, at one thousand nine hundred dollars each: assistant bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars: coin-teller, one thousand seven hundred dollars; redemption clerk and assistant coupon clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: assistant registered-interest clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; assistant cashier and assistant coin-teller, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; receiving-teller, one thousand three hundred dollars; assistant receiving-teller, one thousand two hundred dollars; superintendent. messenger, and chief watchman, one thousand one hundred dollars; four female counters, at nine hundred dollars each; seven watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, thirty-six thousand five hundred and forty dollars. Office of Assistant Treasurer at Saint Louis:For assistant

Saint Louis.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars: chief clerk and teller, two thousand five hundred dollars: assistant teller, one thousand eight hundred dollars: bookkeeper, one thousand five hundred dollars: assistant bookkeeper and one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one clerk, at one thousand dollars; assistant coin clerk, at one thousand dollars; messenger, one thousand dollars; three watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, seventeen thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars. Office of Assistant Treasurer at San Francisco: For assistant

San Francisco.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars: cashier, three thousand dollars; bookkeeper, two thousand five hundred dollars; one chief clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars: assistant cashier, receiving-teller, and assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand dollars each: coin-teller and one clerk, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars: one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars: and four watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. twenty-seven thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. For compensation of special agents to examine the books. accounts,

Special agents.

and money on hand at the several sub-treasuries and depositaries, including national banks acting as depositaries, under the requirements of section thirty-six hundred and forty-nine

R. S., sec. 3649, p. 718.

of the Revised Statutes of the United States, also including examinations of cash accounts at mints, five thousand dollars. For paper for interest, transfer, redemption, pension, and other

Paper for checks.

checks and drafts for the use of the Treasurer of the United States, assistant treasurers, pension agents, disbursing officers, and others, nine thousand dollars. united states mints and assay offices.

Mints and assay offices at—

Mint at Carson, Nevada: For salary of superintendent, three

Carson.

thousand dollars; for assayer, melter and refiner, and coiner, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; assistant assayer. assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, at two thousand dollars each; chief clerk, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: cashier, bookkeeper, and weigh clerk, at two thousand dollars each: abstract clerk, and register of deposits, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: assayers computation clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; in all. twenty-nine thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. For wages of workmen and adjusters, sixty thousand dollars.

Wages.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses, twenty-five thousand dollars. 275 Mint at Denver, Colorado: For salary of the assayer in charge,

Denver.

two thousand five hundred dollars: for melter, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; assistant assayer, one thousand four hundred dollars; in all. ten thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars. For wages of workmen, fourteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Wages.

For incidental and contingent expenses, six thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

New Orleans.

Mint at New Orleans, Louisiana: For salary of superintendent, three thousand five hundred dollars; for the assayer, melter and refiner, and coiner, three in all, at two thousand five Hundred dollars each; cashier and chief clerk, at two thousand dollars each; assistant assayer, assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, one thousand nine hundred dollars each; abstract clerk, bookkeeper, weigh clerk. and assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; register of the deposits, warrant clerk, and assistant weigh clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each; cashier’s clerk, one thousand one hundred dollars; in all. thirty-one thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars. For wages of workmen and adjusters, seventy-four thousand dollars.

Wages.

For incidental and contingent expenses, including repairs and new

Contingent expenses.

machinery, thirty-five thousand dollars. Mint at Philadelphia: For salary of the superintendent, four

Philadelphia.

thousand five hundred dollars; for the assayer. melter and refiner, coiner and engraver, four in all, at three thousand dollars each; assistant assayer, assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, at two thousand dollars each; cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: bookkeeper, abstract clerk, and weigh clerk, at two thousand dollars each; cashier’s clerk, warrant clerk, and register of deposits, at one thousand seven hundred dollars each; assistant weigh clerk and assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: in all, forty-one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. For wages of workmen and adjusters, two Hundred and ninety-three

Wages.

thousand dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, including new machinery

Contingent expenses.

and repairs, expenses annual assay commission (and purchase, not exceeding three hundred dollars in value, of specimen coins and ores for the cabinet of the mint), one hundred thousand dollars. Mint at San Francisco, California: For salary of superintendent,

San Francisco.

four thousand five hundred dollars; assayer, melter and refiner, and coiner, at three thousand dollars each: chief clerk and cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars each: bookkeeper, abstract clerk, weigh clerk, and warrant clerk, assistant assayer, assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, at two thousand dollars each: register of deposits, two thousand dollars: cashier’s clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars: assayer’s computing clerk, assistant weigh clerk, and superintendent’s computing clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; in all. forty-one thousand one hundred dollars. For wages of workmen and adjusters, one hundred and seventy

Wages.

thousand dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, forty thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

Saint Lottis.

Assay-office at Saint Louis. Missouri: For assayer in charge, two thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all. three thousand five hundred dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, including labor, two thousand

Contingent expenses.

four hundred dollars. 276 Assay-office at Boise. Idaho Territory: For assayer, who shall also perform the duties of melter, two thousand dollars; one clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, three thousand two hundred dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, including labor, seven

Contingent expenses.

thousand five hundred dollars. For repairs of building, including new fence and renovating the grounds, one thousand five hundred dollars. Assay-office at Charlotte. North Carolina: For assayer

Charlotte.

and melter, one thousand five hundred dollars; and assistant assayer, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; in all, two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, including labor,

Contingent expenses.

two thousand dollars. Assay-office at Helena. Montana: For salary of assayer in charge, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars;

Helena.

melter, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; in all, seven thousand seven hundred dollars. For wages of workmen, twelve thousand dollars.

Wages.

Contingent expenses.

New York.

For incidental and contingent expenses, six thousand dollars. Assay-office at New York: For salary of superintendent, four thousand five hundred dollars; for assayer and for melter and refiner, at three thousand dollars each; chief clerk, assistant melter and refiner, and weighing clerk, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; bookkeeper, two thousand three hundred and fifty dollars; warrant clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; cashier, two thousand dollars; bar clerk, abstract clerk, and assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; assistant weigh clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; register of deposits, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; assayer’s first assistant, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; assayer’s second assistant, two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars: assayer’s third assistant, two thousand dollars; in all. thirty-nine thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For wages of workmen, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Wages.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses, ten thousand dollars. government in the territories.

Territories.

Territory of Alaska: For salary of governor, three thousand

Alaska.

Pay of governor, etc.

dollars; judge, three thousand dollars; attorney, marshal, and clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars each; four commissioners, one thousand dollars each: four deputy marshals, seven hundred and fifty dollars each; in all, twenty thousand five hundred dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses of the Territory, stationery,

Contingent expenses.

lights, and fuel, to be expended under the direction of the governor, two thousand dollars. Territory of Arizona; For salary of governor, two thousand

Arizona.

Pay of governor, etc.

six hundred dollars; chief justice and two associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; secretary, one thousand eight hundred dollars; interpreter and translator in the executive office, five hundred dollars; in all, thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For mileage and per diem of members

Legislative expenses.

of the Territorial legislature and per diem of the subordinate officers, fifteen thousand five hundred dollars; printing, including laws, journals, bills, and miscellaneous printing for the Territorial legislature, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; for rent, messenger, fuel, lights, fitting up legislative halt, rent of same, furniture and advertising, and incidental expenses for secretary’s office, five thousand dollars; in all, twenty-four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. 277 For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by

Contingent expenses.

the governor, five hundred dollars. Territory of Dakota: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred

Dakota.

Pay of governor, etc

dollars; chief justice and five associate judges, at three thousand dollars each: and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; twenty-two thousand four hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For Tier diem and mileage of twenty-four members of the council,

Legislative expenses

and forty-eight members of the house of representatives, of the legislative assembly, thirty-one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; compensation of officers of legislative assembly, three thousand and sixty dollars: printing, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; stationery and blanks for secretary’s office and for legislative assembly, fuel, and lights, messenger and porter and care of Government property, clerk in secretary’s office repairs and purchase of furniture, and incidental expenses, four thousand three hundred dollars; in all. forty-two thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars. For contingent expenses, to be expended by the governor, five

Contingent expenses,

hundred dollars. Territory of Idaho: For salary of governor, two thousand six

Idaho.

Pay of governor, etc.

hundred dollars; chief justice and two associate judges, at three thousand dollars each: and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars: thirteen thousand four hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For per diem of president and

Legislative expenses

members of council, and of speaker and members of house of representatives, eight thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars; per diem of employees of council and house of representatives, three thousand and sixty dollars; mileage of members of council and house of representatives, five thousand nine hundred dollars; printing the laws and journals and incidental printing for legislative assembly, three thousand two hundred dollars; stationery for use of legislative assembly, lamps, oils, brooms, and dusters for legislative halls and committee-rooms, rent of legislative halls and committee-rooms, extra clerk-hire for secretary’s office during session of legislature, fuel for secretary’s office, extra messenger during session of legislature, new files and desk, official printing and stationery, rent of office for secretary and clerk, library, document and storage rooms, furniture for secretary’s office, ice. clerk-hire, messenger and porter, carpet and furniture for clerk’s office, oil. lamps, brooms, and dusters, postage and rent of post-office box, seals, repairs to furniture, and incidental expenses. five thousand eight hundred and fifteen dollars; in all. twenty-six thousand eight hundred and fifty-five dollars. For contingent expenses, to be expended by the governor, five

Contingent expenses.

hundred dollars. Territory of Montana: For salary of governor, two thousand

Montana.

Pay of governor, etc.

six hundred dollars; chief justice and three associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, sixteen thousand four hundred dollars. For legislative, expenses, namely: For per diem of officers and

Legislative expenses.

members of the council and house of representatives, for mileage of members, printing laws, journals and bills, fitting up halls, removing furniture, rent of halls, and committee-rooms, new furniture, carpets. repairing, stationery for legislative assembly, fuel and lights, legislative halls and committee-rooms, temporary clerk-hire secretary’s office, during and after session, clerk, porter and messenger, for rent of office and storage room, postage, stationery, official printing, fuel and lights, furniture and repairs on furniture, and telegraphing, for secretary’s office; in all. twenty-two thousand dollars. For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by

Contingent expenses.

governor, five hundred dollars. Territory of New Mexico: For salary of governor, two thousand

New Mexico.

Pay of governor, etc.

six hundred dollars: chief justice and three associate judges, at 278 three thousand dollars each; secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars: and interpreter and translator in the executive office, at five hundred dollars, sixteen thousand nine hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For per diem of members and

Legislative expenses.

officers of the legislative assembly, mileage of members, printing, and stationery and incidentals for the session, light, fuel, casing, carpets and furniture, stationery and record-books, postage, clerk, messenger and porter, and incidentals in secretary’s office, twenty thousand nine hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by

Contingent expenses.

the governor, five hundred dollars. Territory of Utah: For salary of governor, two thousand six

Utah.

hundred dollars; chief justice and three associate judges, at three

Pay of governor, etc.

thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars: sixteen thousand four hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For current and contingent

Legislative expenses.

expenses of the secretary’s office, one thousand five hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the

Contingent expenses.

governor, five hundred dollars. For the salaries of the five commissioners appointed under an act

Utah Commission.

entitled “An act to amend section fifty-three hundred and fifty-two of the Revised Statutes of the United States in reference

Vol. 22, p. 32

to bigamy, and for other purposes,” approved March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, at five thousand dollars each, twenty-five thousand dollars. For the following expenses of the commission, namely: For traveling

Commission expenses.

expenses, printing, stationery, clerk-hire and office rent, seven thousand dollars: Provided, That out of this sum

Proviso.

the commission is hereby authorized to pay the secretary of the

Secretary.

Territory, who is its secretary and disbursing agent, a reasonable sum for such service, not exceeding three hundred dollars, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. For compensation of the officers of election, including contingent expenses,

Election officers, etc.

twenty-five thousand dollars. Territory of Washington: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred dollars; chief justice and three

Washington. Pay of governor, etc.

associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, sixteen thousand four hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For rent of secretary’s office,

Legislative expenses.

hire of messenger, light, fuel, stationery, postage, office furniture, repairs, and other incidentals, one thousand five hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the governor,

Contingent expenses.

five hundred dollars. Territory of Wyoming: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred dollars; chief justice and two

Wyoming.

associate judges, at three thousand dollars each: and secretary, at

Pay of governor, etc.

one thousand eight hundred dollars, thirteen thousand four hundred dollars. For legislative expenses, namely: For rent, fuel, lights, stationery,

Legislative expenses.

postage, messenger, clerk, and incidental expenses of secretary’s office; for new furniture and carpets in governor’s and secretary’s office in new capitol building, two thousand dollars. For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the governor,

Contingent expenses.

five hundred dollars. WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

For compensation of the Secretary of War, eight thousand dollars;

Pay of Secretary, clerks, etc

one chief clerk, at two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; one disbursing clerk, at two thousand dollars: three chiefs of division. at two thousand dollars each: one stenographer, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; five clerks of class four; seven clerks 279 of class three; one clerk of class three, or stenographer, for the General of the Army, and one clerk of class three, or stenographer, for the retired General of the Army, at one thousand six hundred dollars each, to be selected by them respectively: nine clerks of class two; twenty-eight clerks of class one; seven clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four messengers; seven assistant messengers; eight laborers; carpenter, one thousand dollars; foreman of laborers, one thousand dollars: one hostler, six hundred dollars: two hostlers, at five hundred and forty dollars each; and one watchman, at five hundred and forty dollars; in all, one hundred and fifteen thousand, and fifty dollars. In the Office of the Adjutant-General: One chief clerk, at

Adjutant-General’s Office.

two thousand dollars; twenty-five clerks of class four: thirty-five clerks of class three; sixty-nine clerks of class two; three hundred and fifty-nine clerks of class one: sixteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five messengers; forty-four assistant messengers; three watchmen; three laborers; in all, six hundred and eighty-six thousand four hundred and twenty dollars: Provided, That one clerk

Proviso.

of class four, two clerks of class two, and six clerks of class one shall be employed for the sole purpose of completing, with the necessary detail from the existing force, the regimental registers of the volunteer

Volunteer register.

Assignment for pension, etc., claims.

forces of the several States during the late war. And not less than two hundred of the clerks in the Office of the Adjutant-General shall be exclusively engaged in preparing and making reports to expedite the settlement of pension applications and soldiers’ claims. In the Office of the Inspector-General: For one clerk of class four; one clerk of class one;

Inspector-General’s Office.

one assistant messenger: in all, three thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars. Judge-Advocate-General’s Department: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars: two clerks

Judge-Advocate General’s Office.

of class three: four clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: one copyist; one messenger: and one assistant messenger: in all. thirteen thousand four hundred and sixty dollars. In the Signal Office: For one professor of meteorology, at four thousand dollars; three

Signal Office.

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assistant professors of meteorology, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two clerks of class four; one bibliographer and librarian, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk of class two; one lithographer, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; four clerks of class one: one translator and typewriter, at eight hundred and forty dollars; four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: four copyists, at six hundred dollars each; four copyists, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; one messenger; one assistant messenger: one watchman: one carpenter, at six hundred and sixty dollars; one messenger, at six hundred dollars: one messenger, at four hundred and eighty dollars: two laborers, at six hundred dollars: two laborers, at four hundred and fifty dollars each: two stitchers and folders, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; and for the services of such other messengers.-mechanics, laborers, and such other services as the Secretary of War may deem necessary, in the office of the Chief Signal Officer, to carry into effect the appropriations made for the support of the Signal Service, two thousand five hundred and forty dollars; in all, forty thousand four hundred and sixty dollars. In the Office of the Quartermaster-General: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars; thirteen

Quartermaster-General’s Office.

clerks of class four: eleven clerks of class three: twenty-four clerks of class two: thirty-six clerks of class one; ten clerks, at one thousand dollars each: six skilled typewriters, at one thousand dollars each: one female messenger, at four hundred and eighty dollars: four messengers: nine assistant messengers; two laborers: one civil engineer, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one assistant civil engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars, one draughtsman, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; one 280 assistant draughtsman, one thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, one hundred and fifty-six thousand four hundred and forty dollars. In the Office of the Commissary-General: One chief clerk,

Commissary-Generals Office.

at two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three; four clerks of class two; fourteen clerks of class one: nine clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two assistant messengers; two laborers; in all, forty-two thousand and seven hundred and sixty dollars. In the Office of the Surgeon-General: One chief clerk, at

Surgeon-General’s Office.

two thousand dollars: twenty-four clerks of class four; thirty-two clerks of class three: sixty-two clerks of class two; one hundred and seventy-two clerks of class one; eighty-nine clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one anatomist, at one thousand six hundred dollars; two engineers, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; one assistant engineer for night duty, nine hundred dollars: two firemen; one skilled mechanic, one thousand dollars; sixteen assistant messengers; one messenger-boy, at three hundred and sixty dollars; six watchmen; two superintendents of buildings, at two hundred and fifty dollars each; and sixteen laborers; in all, five hundred and thirteen thousand six hundred dollars:

Assignment for pension work.

and not less than two hundred and eighty of the clerks in the Surgeon-General’s Office shall be exclusively engaged in preparing and making reports to expedite the settlement of pension applications called for by the Commissioner of Pensions. In the Office of the Chief of Ordnance; One chief clerk, at

Ordnance Office,

two thousand dollars; three clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; twenty-two clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each: two messengers; one assistant messenger; one laborer; in all, forty-four thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars. In the Office of the Paymaster-General: One chief clerk, at

Paymaster-General’s Office.

two thousand dollars: six clerks of class four; seven clerks of class three; ten clerks of class two; seven clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each: one assistant messenger; and five laborers; in all, fifty-two thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. In the Office of the Chief of Engineers; One chief clerk at

Office of Chief of Engineers.

two thousand dollars; four clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger: and two laborers; in all. twenty-three thousand two hundred and forty dollars. And the services of skilled draughtsmen, civil engineers, and such

Draughtsmen, etc.

other services as the Secretary of War may deem necessary may be employed in the office of the Chief of Engineers to carry into effect the various appropriations for rivers and harbors, fortifications and surveys for military defenses, to be paid for from such appropriations:

Proviso.

Limit.

Provided, That the expenditures on this account for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, shall not exceed sixty thousand dollars: and that the Secretary of War shall each year, in the annual estimates, report to Congress the number of persons so employed, and the amount paid to each. Office of Publication of Records of the Rebellion: For

Records of the Rebellion.

one agent, two thousand dollars; three clerks of class four, one of whom shall be employed on the general index: three clerks of class three; one clerk of class two: three clerks of class one: three copyists, at nine hundred dollars each: one compositor and pressman, one thousand two hundred dollars: one compositor, one thousand dollars: two copy-holders, at nine hundred dollars each: two assistant messengers; two watchmen: and one laborer, at six hundred dollars: in all, twenty-seven thousand three hundred and eighty dollars. For postage-stamps for the War Department and its bureaus, as

Postage.

281 required under the Postal Union, to prepay postage on matter addressed to Postal Union countries, two thousand five hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of the War Department and its bureaus;

Contingent expenses.

expenses of horses and wagons to be used only for official purposes; purchase of professional and scientific books, card catalogues, blank-books, pamphlets, newspapers, maps, furniture, and repairs to same, carpets, matting, oilcloth, file-cases, towels, ice, brooms, soap, sponges, fuel. gas. and heating apparatus for and repairs to buildings (outside of the State. War, and Navy Department Building) occupied by the Adjutant-General’s Office, the Surgeon-General’s Office, the Signal Office, and the office of Records of the Rebellion: freight and express charges; and for other absolutely necessary expenses. fifty-five thousand dollars. For stationery for the War Department and its bureaus and offices

Stationery.

, twenty-five thousand dollars. For rent of buildings for use of the War Department, as follows:

Rent.

For the Signal Office, seven thousand five hundred dollars; and any part of this sum not necessary to pay rent may be used in defraying the expense of moving the Signal Office to another building; for medical dispensary, Surgeon-General’s Office, one thousand dollars; for the Rebellion Record Office, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, nine thousand seven hundred dollars. Public Buildings and Grounds.

Public buildings and grounds.

For clerk in the office of Public Buildings and Grounds, one thousand

Clerk, messenger.

six hundred dollars; and for messenger in the same office, eight hundred and forty dollars. For the public gardener, one thousand eight, hundred dollars.

Gardener,

For overseers, draughtsman, foremen, mechanics, gardeners, and

Overseers. etc.

laborers employed in the public grounds, thirty thousand dollars. For watchman in Franklin Square, six hundred and sixty dollars.

Watchmen.

For watchman in Lafayette Square, six hundred and sixty dollars. For two day-watchmen in Smithsonian Grounds, at six hundred and sixty dollars each, one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. For two nightwatchmen in Smithsonian Grounds, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars. For one watchman for Judiciary Square, and one for Lincoln Square and adjacent reservations, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. For one watchman for Iowa Circle; one watchman for Thomas Circle and neighboring reservations; one for Rawlins Square and Washington Circle; one for Dupont Circle and neighboring reservations; one for McPherson and Farragut Squares; one for Stanton Square and neighboring reservations; two for Henry Square. Seaton Square, and reservations east to Botanic Garden: one for Mount Vernon Square and adjacent reservations; one for greenhouse at the nursery; one for grounds south of Executive Mansion; eleven in all. at six hundred and sixty dollars each, seven thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. For one nightwatchman for Henry Square, Seaton Square, and reservations east to Botanic Garden, at seven hundred and twenty dollars. For contingent and incidental expenses, five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses.

State, War, and Navy Department Building.

State. War, and Navy Department Building.

Office of the superintendent: One clerk class one, one chief engineer,

Superintendent’s Office.

at one thousand two hundred dollars: eight assistant engineers, at one thousand dollars each: one captain of the watch, one thousand two hundred dollars; two lieutenants of the watch, at 282 eight hundred and forty dollars each; fifty-eight watchmen; one carpenter, one thousand dollars; one machinist, at nine hundred dollars; one plumber, at nine hundred dollars; one painter, at nine hundred dollars; four skilled laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty-four firemen; ten conductors of elevators, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty laborers; and eighty charwomen; in all, one hundred and eighteen thousand five hundred dollars. For fuel, lights, miscellaneous items, and repairs, forty-two thousand

Fuel, lights, etc.

five hundred dollars. NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Navy Department.

For compensation of the Secretary of the Navy, eight thousand

Pay of Secretary, clerks, etc.

dollars; for compensation of chief clerk of the Navy Department, two thousand five hundred dollars; one disbursing clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two clerks of class four: one clerk of class four in charge of files and records; two clerks of class three; one stenographer, at one thousand six hundred dollars (for office of naval intelligence); two clerks of class two; four clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; telegraph operator. at. one thousand dollars; one carpenter, at nine hundred dollars; two messengers; three assistant messengers; two messenger-boys, at four hundred and twenty dollars each; one messenger-boy, at two hundred and forty dollars; one laborer; one clerk of class two and one laborer (for Inspection Board): one clerk of class one (for Examining and Retiring Board); three clerks of class four; one clerk of class three and one clerk of class two (for office of detail); in all. fifty-one thousand six hundred and ninety dollars. Bureau of Yards and Docks: For one chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Yards and Docks.

eight hundred dollars: one draughtsman and clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class four: one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one: one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, ten thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting: For chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class four: two clerks of class two; three clerks of class one: two copyists; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all. thirteen thousand one hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Navigation: For chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred

Bureau of Navigation.

dollars: one clerk of class three: one clerk of class two: one clerk of class one; one copyist; one assistant messenger: and three laborers; in all. nine thousand six hundred dollars. For the compilation of the Naval Records of the War of the Rebellion:

Naval Records of the Rebellion.

For two clerks of class one. for one clerk, at one thousand dollars, and four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. six thousand two hundred and eighty dollars. Library of the Navy Department: One clerk, at one thousand dollars:

Library.

one assistant messenger; one laborer; in all, two thousand three hundred and eighty dollars. Nautical Almanac Office:For the following assistants, namely:

Nautical Almanac.

Three, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: two. at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: two. at one thousand dollars each; and one copyist and typewriter, nine hundred dollars; one assistant, messenger; one laborer: in all. fifteen thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. For pay of computers on piecework

Computers.

in preparing for publication the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac, and improving the Tables of the Planets, eight thousand four hundred dollars. 283 Hydrographic Office: For two clerks of

Hydrographic Office.

class two: one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger: one watchman; in all, five thousand four hundred and forty dollars. For draughtsmen, engravers, assistants, computers, custodian of

Services.

archives, copyists, copperplate printers, printers apprentices, and laborers in the Hydrographic Office, forty thousand dollars. For purchase of chart-paper, copperplates, steel-plates, electrotyping

Materials, etc.

copperplates: cleaning copperplates: ink and other materials for printing; charts, instruments, and drawing-paper; tools and materials for drawing and engraving charts: materials for and mounting charts; reduction of drawings by photography; photo-lithographing charts for immediate use; transfer of photo-lithographic and other charts to copper; repairs to printing-presses and other furniture and tools; extra drawing and engraving; translating from foreign languages; expert work in compiling and arranging data, for charts, sailing-directions, and other nautical publications; purchase of foreign and of her charts and hydrographic works for the use of the vessels of the Navy, and freight and express charges on the same as well as on the material before named; purchase of drawing-paper, drawing materials, surveying instruments, and care and repairs of same, to be furnished naval vessels engaged in surveying; expert marine meteorological and other work in the preparation of the Pilot Chart and supplements, and the printing and mailing of the same including postage; and purchase of works and periodicals relating to hydrography, marine meteorology, navigation and surveying, thirty thousand dollars. For rent of building for printing-presses, draughtsmen, and engravers.

Rent.

storage of copperplates and materials used in the construction and printing of charts, and for repairs and heating of the same, and for gas, water, and telephone rates, one thousand five hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of branch offices at Boston, New York.

Contingent expenses, branch offices.

Philadelphia, Baltimore. Norfolic, New Orleans. San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon, including furniture, fuel, lights, rent and care of offices, carfare and ferriage in visiting merchant vessels, freight, express, telegrams, and other necessary expenses incurred in collecting the latest information for the Pilot Chart, and for other purposes for which the offices were established, eleven thousand dollars. Naval Observatory: For pay of three assistant astronomers, one at two

Naval Observatory.

thousand dollars and two at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: one clerk of class four; one instrument maker, one thousand five hundred dollars: one computer, one thousand two hundred dollars; four watchmen, including one for new Naval Observatory grounds: two skilled laborers, one at one thousand dollars and one at seven hundred and twenty dollars: and seven laborers: in all, nineteen thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. For miscellaneous computations, one thousand two hundred dollars. For apparatus and instruments, and for repairs of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars. For books, engravings, photographs, fixtures, and periodicals for the library, one thousand dollars. For repairs to buildings, fixtures, and fences, fuel, gas. furniture, chemicals, stationery, freight, foreign postage, expressage, fertilizers. plants and all contingent expenses, three thousand nine hundred dollars. For payment to Smithsonian Institution for freight on Observatory publications sent to foreign countries, one hundred and thirty-six dollars. Bureau of Ordnance: For chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars:

Bureau of Ordnance.

draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars, one assistant draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; one 284 clerk of class three; one clerk of class two: one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one copyists; one assistant messenger: and one laborer; in all, twelve thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Construction and Repair: For chief clerk, one

Bureau of construction and Repair.

thousand eight hundred dollars; draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one assistant draughtsman, one thousand six hundred dollars: one assistant draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk of class four: one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, thirteen thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Steam-Engineering: For chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Steam-Engineering.

eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger: and two laborers; one chief draughtsman, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one assistant draughtsman, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, at one thousand dollars; in all. eleven thousand and ninety dollars. Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: For chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three; four clerks of class two; one stenographer, at one thousand four hundred dollars; nine clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: two copyists; one assistant messenger; and one laborer: in all, thirty thousand three hundred and eighty dollars. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: For chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

dollars; one clerk of class three: one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; one janitor, six hundred dollars: one laborer, four hundred and eighty dollars (for Naval Dispensary): in all. nine thousand four hundred and sixty dollars. Judge-Advocate-General. United States Navy: For two clerks of class four;

Judge-Advocate-General.

one clerk of class three; three clerks of class one; one clerk at one thousand dollars; one copyists, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one laborer; in all. eleven thousand one hundred and eighty dollars. For professional hooks and periodicals for Department library, one

Library books.

thousand dollars. For stationery, furniture, newspapers, plans, drawings,

Contingent expenses.

drawing materials, horses and wagons, to be used only for official purposes, freight, expressage postage, and other absolutely necessary expenses of the Navy Department and its various Bureaus and offices, twelve thousand dollars. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Department of the Interior.

For compensation of the Secretary of the Interior, eight thousand

Pay of Secretary, assistants, clerks, etc.

dollars; First Assistant Secretary, four thousand five hundred dollars; Assistant Secretary, four thousand dollars: chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars, and two hundred and fifty dollars additional as superintendent of the Patent Office building; six members of a Board of Pension Appeals, to be appointed

Board of Pension Appeals.

by the Secretary of the Interior, at two thousand dollars each; two special inspectors connected with the administration of the public-land service, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior and to be subject to his direction. at two thousand five hundred dollars each: one superintendent of documents, two thousand dollars; six clerks, chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each, one of whom shall be disbursing clerk; for one private secretary to the Secretary of the Interior, one thousand eight hundred dollars: five clerks of class four: one census clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; seven clerks of class three; one clerk of class three (custodian), who shall give bond in 285 such sum as the Secretary of the Interior may determine; one bookkeeper for custodian, one thousand two hundred dollars; eight clerks of class two: thirteen clerks of class one: two clerks of class one. who shall be stenographers or typewriters; one returns office clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; one female clerk, to be designated by the President, to sign land-patents, one thousand two hundred dollars, one clerk, at one thousand two

Messengers.

hundred dollars: four clerks at one thousand dollars each; two copyists at nine hundred dollars; one telephone operator, six hundred dollars; seven copyists; three messengers; nine assistant messengers; fourteen laborers; two skilled mechanics, one at nine hundred dollars and one at seven hundred and twenty dollars; two carpenters at nine hundred dollars each; one laborer, at six hundred dollars; four packers at six hundred and sixty dollars each; one conductor of elevator, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; four charwomen; for one captain of the watch, one thousand dollars; forty watchmen: additional to two watchmen acting as lieutenants of

Watchmen.

watchmen, at one hundred and twenty dollars each: one engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars: assistant engineer, one thousand dollars; and six firemen; in all, one hundred and eighty-five thousand four hundred and ninety dollars. Office of Assistant Attorney-General: For one law clerk,

Office of Assistant Attorney-General.

at two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; one law clerk, at two thousand five hundred dollars: one law clerk, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: thirteen law clerks, at two thousand dollars each; two clerks of class three, one of whom shall act as stenographer: in all, thirty-six thousand seven hundred dollars. For per diem in lieu of subsistence of two special

Per diem. etc., inspectors, public lands

inspectors connected with the administration of the public-land service, while traveling on duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses of transportation. five thousand dollars, to be expended “under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior. General Land Office.—For the Commissioner of the General Land Office, four

General Land Office.

thousand dollars; one assistant commissioner, to be appointed by

Commissioner, etc.

the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate who shall be authorized to sign such letters, papers, and documents and to perform such other duties as may be directed by the Commissioner, and shall act as Commissioner in the absence of that officer or in case of a vacancy in the office of Commissioner, three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two law clerks, at two thousand two hundred dollars each; three inspectors of surveyors-general and district land offices, at two thousand dollars each, recorder, two thousand dollars: three principal clerks, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two law examiners, at two thousand dollars each; ten principal examiners of land claims and contests, at two thousand dollars each; forty clerks of class four; sixty clerks of class three; seventy clerks of class two: seventy-five clerks of class one; fifty-five clerks, at one thousand dollars-each: and fifty copyists; nine assistant messengers: twelve laborers; and six packers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, five hundred and twenty-five thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars. For per diem in lieu of subsistence of inspectors and of clerks detailed to investigate

Per diem, etc., investigations.

fraudulent land-entries. trespasses on the public lands, and cases of official misconduct, while traveling on duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses of transportation, ten thousand dollars. For law-books for the law library of the General Land Office, five

Law books.

hundred dollars. For connected and separate United States and other maps prepared

Maps.

in the General Land Office, fifteen thousand dollars; and two thousand 286 five hundred copies of said maps shall be delivered to the Senate and five thousand to the House of Representatives for distribution. Indian Office.—For compensation of the Commissioner of Indian

Indian Office, Commissioner. etc.

Affairs, four thousand dollars: assistant commissioner, who shall also perform the duties of chief clerk, three thousand dollars: one financial clerk, at two thousand dollars: chief of division, at two thousand dollars: one principal bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; five clerks of class four, one of whom shall have charge of the educational division: eight clerks of class three: one draughtsman, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one stenographer, at one thousand six hundred dollars: ten clerks of class two: eighteen clerks of class one; nine clerks, at one thousand dollars each; twelve copyists; one messenger; two assistant messengers: one laborer: one messenger boy, at three hundred and sixty dollars; and two charwomen: in all. ninety-six thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars. Pension Office.—For compensation or the Commissioner of pensions,

Pension Office, Commissioner. etc.

five thousand dollars; first deputy commissioner, three thousand six hundred dollars; second deputy commissioner, three thousand six hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; assistant chief clerk, two thousand dollars; medical referee, three thousand dollars: assistant medical referee, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: two qualified surgeons who shall be experts in their profession, at two thousand dollars each: eighteen medical examiners who shall be surgeons of education, skill, and experience in their profession, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; twelve chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each: law clerk, two thousand dollars; forty-five principal examiners, for review board, at two thousand dollars each: twenty-four assistant chiefs of division, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: three stenographers. at one thousand six hundred dollars each; seventy-four clerks of class four: ninety-five clerks of class three; three hundred and seventy-two clerks of class two; three hundred and sixty-one clerks of class one; two hundred clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one superintendent of buildings, one thousand four hundred dollars; two engineers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; eighty-five copyists: twenty-five messengers: twenty messenger-boys, at four hundred dollars each: one captain of the watch, eight hundred and forty dollars; three sergeants of the watch, at seven hundred and fifty dollars each; twenty watchmen; three firemen; twenty-five laborers; and five charwomen, at four hundred dollars each; in all. one million eight hundred and eight thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For per diem, when absent from home, and traveling on duty,

Per diem. etc., investigations.

outside the District of Columbia, for special examiners, or other persons employed in the Pension Office detailed for the purpose of making special investigations pertaining to said office, in lieu of expenses for susistence, not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual and necessary expenses for transportation and assistance, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars: Provided,—That five special examiners, or clerks detailed and acting

Provisos.

Supervising examiners.

as supervising examiners, and special examiners or clerks detailed as such, not exceeding three in number, with headquarters in the District of Columbia, may be allowed, in addition to their salaries and in lieu of per diem and all expenses for subsistence, a sum not exceeding nine hundred dollars each per annum:

Limit.

Provided further, That the salary and such allowance to each shall in no case exceed two thousand four hundred dollars per annum. For an additional force of one hundred and fifty special examiners

Additional special examiners.

for one year, at a salary of one thousand four hundred dollars each, two hundred and ten thousand dollars: and no person so appointed shall be employed in the State from which he is appointed; and any 287 of those now employed in the Pension Office or as special examiners may be reappointed if they be found to be qualified. For per diem in lieu of subsistence for one hundred and fifty additional

Per diem, etc.

special examiners above provided for, while traveling on duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior, not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual and necessary expenses for transportation and assistance, one hundred and ninety thousand dollars. United States Patent Office.—For compensation of the Commissioner

Patent Office, Commissioner, etc.

of the Patent Office, five thousand dollars; for assistant commissioner, three thousand dollars; for chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one law clerk, at two thousand dollars; three examiners-in-chief, at three thousand dollars each; examiner of interferences, two thousand five hundred dollars; thirty principal examiners, two thousand four hundred dollars each; thirty-two first assistant examiners, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: thirty-six second assistant examiners, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: forty-one third assistant examiners, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; fifty fourth assistant examiners, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one financial clerk, two thousand dollars, who shall give bonds in such amount as the secretary of the Interior may determine; one librarian, two thousand dollars; three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; three assistant chiefs of division, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three clerks of class four, one of whom shall act as application clerk; one machinist, one thousand six hundred dollars; five clerks of class three, one of whom shall be translator of languages; twelve clerks of class two; fifty clerks of class one; one skilled laborer. one thousand two hundred dollars; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four draughtsmen, at one thousand dollars each; one messenger and property clerk, one thousand dollars; twenty-five permanent clerks, at one thousand dollars each: five model attendants, at one thousand dollars each: ten model attendants, at eight hundred dollars each; sixty copyists, five of whom maybe copyists of drawings; four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: ninety-two skilled laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; forty-five laborers, at six hundred dollars each: forty laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each: fifteen messenger-boys, at three hundred and sixty dollars each: in all, six hundred and fifty-eight thousand and seventy dollars. For purchase of books, and expenses of transporting publications

Books, etc.

of patents issued by the Patent Office to foreign Governments, three thousand dollars. For photolithographing or otherwise producing plates for the

Official Gazette.

Official Gazette, forty-four thousand dollars. For photolithographing or otherwise producing copies of drawings

Photolithographing, etc.

of the weekly issues of patents, for producing copies of designs, trademarks, and pending applications, and for the reproduction of exhausted copies; said photolithographing or otherwise producing plates and copies referred to in this and the preceding paragraph to be done under the supervision of the Commissioner of Patents and in the city of Washington, if it can there be done at reasonable rates; and the Commissioner of Patents, under the direction of the secretary of the Interior, shall be authorized to make contracts therefor, ninety thousand dollars. For investigating the question of the public use or sale of inventions

Investigating use. etc., of inventions, etc.

for two years or more prior to filing applications for patents, and for expenses attending defense of suits instituted against the Commissioner of Patents, five hundred dollars. International Protection of Industrial Property, Patent Office: For

International protection of industrial property expenses.

the share of the United States in the expense of conducting the 288 International Bureau at Berne, Switzerland, for the years, eighteen

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hundred and eighty-seven, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, two thousand four hundred dollars. of which sum one thousand six hundred dollars shall be immediately available. Bureau of Education.—For the Commissioner of Education,

Bureau of Education, Commissioner, etc.

three thousand dollars; collector and compiler of statistics, two thousand four hundred dollars; chief clerk one thousand eight hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; one statistician, one thousand eight hundred dollars: two clerks of class three; one translator, one thousand six hundred dollars: four clerks of class two; six clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; seven copyists; one skilled laborer, eight hundred and forty dollars; two copyists, at eight hundred dollars each; one copyist, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one assistant messenger; two laborers; two laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each: one laborer, at four hundred dollars: and one laborer, at three hundred and sixty dollars: in all. forty-five thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. For books for library, current educational periodicals, other current

Books, etc.

publications, and completing valuable sets of periodicals, one thousand dollars. For collecting statistics for special reports and circulars of information,

Statistics.

two thousand five hundred dollars. For the distribution and exchange of educational documents, and

Distributing, etc., documents.

for the collection, exchange, and cataloguing of educational apparatus and appliances, articles of school furniture, and models of school-buildings illustrative of foreign and domestic systems and methods of education, and for repairing the same, two thousand dollars. Office of Commissioner of Railroads.—For Commissioner,

Commissioner of Railroads.

four thousand five hundred dollars; bookkeeper, two thousand four hundred dollars; railroad engineer, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; one copyist; and one assistant messenger; in all. fourteen thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. For examination of books and accounts of certain subsidized railroad companies, and inspecting roads, shops, machinery, and equipments of same, three thousand dollars. Office of the Architect of the Capitol.—For Architect, four

Architect of the Capitol.

thousand five hundred dollars: one clerk of class four; one draughtsman. one thousand eight hundred dollars: compensation to disbursing clerk, one thousand dollars, one assistant messenger: person in charge of heating apparatus of the Congressional Library and Supreme Court, eight hundred and sixty-four dollars; one laborer in charge of water-closet in central portion of the Capitol, six hundred and sixty dollars and for three laborers for clearing rotunda, corridors. and dome, at six hundred and sixty dollars each: for the pay of seven watchmen employed on the Capitol Grounds, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; in all, nineteen thousand two hundred and four dollars. Office of the Director of the Geological Survey.—For

Geological Survey, Director, etc.

Director, six thousand dollars: executive officer, three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; chief disbursing clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars: librarian, two thousand dollars; one photographer, two thousand dollars; three assistant photographers. one at nine hundred dollars, one at seven hundred and twenty dollars; and one at four hundred and eighty dollars; two clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one watchman, at eight hundred and forty dollars; four watchmen, at six hundred dollars each; one janitor, at six 289 hundred dollars; four messengers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; in all, thirty-five thousand five hundred and forty dollars. For contingent expenses of the office of the Secretary of the Interior,

Contingent expenses.

and the Bureaus, offices, and buildings of the Interior Department, including the Civil Service Commission: For furniture, carpets, ice, lumber, hardware, dry-goods, advertising, telegraphing, expressage wagons and harness, food and shoeing for horses, diagrams, awnings, constructing model and other cases, cases for drawings, file-holders, repairs of cases and furniture, and other absolutely necessary expenses, including fuel and lights, one hundred and twenty thousand dollars. For stationery for the Department of the Interior and its several

Stationery.

Bureaus and offices, including the Civil Service Commission and the Geological Survey, seventy-two thousand dollars. For new books and books to complete broken sets, five hundred

Books.

dollars. For rent of buildings for the Interior Department, namely: For

Rent.

the Geological Survey, ten thousand dollars; for storeroom for documents. three hundred and sixty dollars: for Indian Office, five thousand five hundred dollars; for General Land Office, one thousand eight hundred dollars, which may also be occupied by the Railroad Office until not later than December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for the Bureau of Education until not later than December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars; in all, nineteen thousand three hundred and twenty-seven dollars. For postage-stamps for the Interior Department and its Bureaus,

Postage.

as required under the Postal Union, to prepay postage on matter addressed to Postal Union countries, five thousand dollars. surveyors-general and their clerks.

Surveyors-general

For surveyor-general of the Territory of Arizona, two thousand

Arizona.

five hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all. five thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, pay of messenger, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of California, two thousand seven hundred

California.

and fifty dollars; and for the clerks in his office ten thousand dollars; in all, twelve thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, two thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of the State of Colorado, two thousand five

Colorado.

hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, six thousand dollars; in all, eight thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Dakota, two thousand

Dakota.

dollars; and for the clerks in his office, seven thousand dollars; in all, nine thousand dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of Minnesota, one thousand eight hundred

Minnesota.

dollars; and for the clerks in his office, two thousand dollars; in all, three thousand eight hundred dollars. For fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand dollars. 290 For surveyor-general of Florida, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

Florida.

and for the clerks in his office, one thousand eight hundred dollars; in all. three thousand six hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, one thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Idaho, two thousand five

Idaho.

hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, one thousand five hundred dollars; in all, four thousand dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of Louisiana, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

Louisiana.

and for the clerks in his office, five thousand dollars; in all. six thousand eight hundred dollars. For fuel, books, stationery, messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand two hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Montana, two thousand five

Montana.

hundred dollars: and for the clerks in his office, six thousand dollars; in all, eight thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, binding, restoration of plats, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, two thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of Nevada, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

Nevada.

and for clerks in his office, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all. four thousand three hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, eight hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of New Mexico, two thousand five

New Mexico.

hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all. five thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, pay of messenger, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars; and the Secretary of the Interior shall, if practicable, provide accommodations for the office of the surveyor-general of New Mexico in the building belonging to the United States in Santa Fe. For surveyor-general of Oregon, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

Oregon.

and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all, four thousand eight hundred dollars. For fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Utah, two thousand five

Utah.

Washington.

five hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, five thousand five hundred dollars: in all, eight thousand dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Wyoming, two thousand five

Wyoming.

Post-Office Department.

For compensation of the Postmaster-General, eight thousand dollars;

Pay of Postmaster General, clerks, etc.

chief-clerk of the Post-Office Department, two thousand live hundred dollars; chief post-office inspector, three thousand dollars; stenographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars: appointment clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; three clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one copyist; one messenger; one female messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; one assistant messenger; in all, thirty thousand six hundred dollars. Office of Assistant Attorney-General for the Post-Office Department:

Assistant Attorney General’s Office.

Law clerk, two thousand live hundred dollars; two clerks of class four: one clerk of class three, (lease clerk); one clerk of class two: in all. nine thousand one hundred dollars. For First Assistant Postmaster-General, four thousand dollars;

First Assistant Postmaster-General. clerks, etc.

chief clerk, two thousand dollars; chief of salary and allowance division, two thousand two hundred dollars: chief of appointment division, two thousand dollars; chief of bond division, two thousand dollars; superintendent division post-office supplies, two thousand dollars; superintendent of free delivery, three thousand dollars: two clerks of class four; twenty-two clerk’s of class three; one clerk of class three, to act as stenographer and Department telegraph operator; eight clerks of class two; twenty-four clerks of class one; nine clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two clerks, at nine hunched dollars each; six assistant messengers; eight laborers; in all, one hundred and eighteen thousand dollars. For Second Assistant Postmaster-General, four thousand dollars;

Second Assistant Postmaster-General, clerks, etc.

chief clerk, two thousand dollars; chief of division of inspection, two thousand dollars; superintendent of railway adjustment, two thousand dollars; ten clerks of class four; thirty-four clerks of class three; eighteen clerks of class two; one stenographer, one thousand four hundred dollars: eighteen clerks of class one; seven clerks, at one thousand dollars each; three clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; three assistant messengers; and two laborers; in all. one hundred and forty-three thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars. For Third Assistant Postmaster-General, four thousand dollars;

Third Assistant Postmaster-General, clerks, etc.

chief clerk, two thousand dollars; chief of division of postage-stamps, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one chief of finance division, who shall give bond in such amount as the Postmaster-General may determine for the faithful discharge of his duties, two thousand dollars; four clerks of class four: sixteen clerks of class three: twenty-one clerks of class two; twenty-six clerks of class one; seven clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two female clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers; six laborers; in all. one hundred and seventeen thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars. Dead-letter office: For superintendent of dead-letter office, two

Superintendent dead-letter office, etc.

thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk of class four, who shall be chief clerk; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three; eleven clerks of class two; twenty-four clerks of class one, including eight female clerks; four clerks, at one thousand dollars each: fifty-five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: six female clerks, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one assistant messenger; two laborers; four female laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; in all. one hundred and sixteen thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars. For superintendent of foreign mails three thousand dollars; chief

Superintendent foreign mails, etc.

clerk, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four: three clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one assistant messenger; in all, sixteen thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars. 292 For superintendent of the money-order system, three thousand five

Superintendent money order system, etc.

hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; six clerks of class four; eight clerks of class three; live clerks of class two; twelve clerks of class one; six clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger; one engineer, one thousand dollars: one assistant engineer for additional building for money order division, Sixth Auditor’s Office, one thousand dollars; one fireman; four watchmen; one conductor of elevator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; four charwomen; one female laborer, four hundred and eighty dollars; and ten laborers; in all. seventy-six thousand and eighty dollars. For office of mail depredations; Chief clerk, two thousand dollars;

Mail depredations office.

one clerk of class three; two clerks of class two; five clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one assistant messenger; in all, sixteen thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. For topographer, two thousand five hundred dollars; three skilled

Topographer, draughtsmen, etc.

draughtsmen, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one examiner, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk of class two; one map-mounter, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant map-mounter, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one assistant messenger; two watchmen: four female clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; and one charwoman; in all, thirty-one thousand and twenty dollars. For office of disbursing clerk and superintendent of building: Disbursing

Disbursing clerk, clerks, etc.

clerk and superintendent, two thousand one hundred dollars; one clerk of class two, accountant; one clerk of class one, storekeeper; one engineer, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, at one thousand dollars; one fireman, who shall be a blacksmith, at nine hundred dollars; one fireman, who shall be a steamfitter, at nine hundred dollars; one conductor of elevator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; two firemen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one carpenter, at one thousand two hundred dollars: one assistant carpenter, at one thousand dollars; captain of the watch, at one thousand dollars; nineteen watchmen; twenty laborers; one plumber, nine hundred dollars; one awning-maker, at nine hundred dollars: and fifteen charwomen; and for force in the additional building as follows: Four watchmen, three laborers, and three charwomen; in all, fifty-two thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. For Contingent Expenses of the Post-Office Department,

Contingent expenses.

including the Additional Building occupied by the Money-Order Division of of the Sixth Auditor’s Office, namely: For stationery and blank-books, including amount necessary for the purchase of free penalty envelopes, ten thousand dollars. For fuel, and for repairs to heating apparatus, eight thousand dollars. For gas, five thousand. For plumbing and gas-fixtures, two thousand dollars. For telegraphing, two thousand five hundred dollars. For painting, three thousand five hundred dollars. For carpets and matting, three thousand dollars. For furniture, three thousand dollars. For purchase of and keeping horses, repair of wagons and harness, to be used only for official purposes, one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For hardware, one thousand two hundred dollars. For miscellaneous items, twelve thousand dollars. For rent of topographer’s office, one thousand five hundred dollars;

Rent.

for rent of a suitable building or buildings for the use of the money- 293order office of the Post-Office Department, eight thousand dollars; for rent of building for use of the money-order division of the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department, four thousand five hundred dollars; in all, fourteen thousand dollars. For the publication of copies of the Official Postal Guide, including

Postal Guide.

not exceeding fifteen hundred copies for use of the Executive Departments, eighteen thousand two hundred dollars. For miscellaneous expenses of the topographers office in the preparation

Post route maps.

and publication of the post-route maps, eighteen thousand dollars. And the Postmaster-General may authorize the sale of post-route

Sale.

maps to the public at cost, the proceeds of such sales to be used as a further appropriation for the preparation and publication of post-route maps. For postage-stamps for correspondence addressed abroad which is

Postage.

not exempt from postage under article eight of the Paris convention of the Universal Postal Union, seven hundred and fifty dollars. JUDICIAL.

Judicial.

Office of the Attorney-General.—For compensation of the

Department of Justice.

Pay of Attorney-General. Solicitor-General, etc.

Attorney-General, eight thousand dollars; Solicitor-General, seven thousand dollars; three Assistant Attorneys-General, at five thousand dollars each, one of whom shall take charge of business in the Court of Claims under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, known as the Bowman act; one Assistant Attorney-General of the Post-Office Department, four thousand dollars; Solicitor of the Internal Revenue, four thousand five hundred dollars; examiner of claims, three thousand five hundred dollars: two assistant attorneys, at three thousand dollars each; three assistant, attorneys, at two thousand five hundred dollars each: one assistant attorney, at two thousand dollars; law clerk and examiner of titles, two thousand seven hundred dollars; chief clerk and ex officio superintendent of the building, two thousand two hundred dollars; stenographic clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two law clerks, at two thousand dollars each; five clerks of class four: additional for disbursing clerk and clerk in charge of pardons, two hundred dollars each; three clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; six clerks of class one; one telegraph operator and stenographer, at one thousand two hundred dollars; seven copyists; one messenger; four assistant messengers; three laborers; three watchmen; one engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars; two conductors of the elevator, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; seven charwomen; superintendent of building, two hundred and fifty dollars; and three firemen; in all, one hundred and fifteen thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars. For contingent expenses of the Department, namely:

Contingent expenses.

For furniture and repairs, one thousand dollars. For law and miscellaneous books for library of the Department, one thousand five hundred dollars. For the purchase of session laws and statutes of the States and Territories for the library of the Department, one thousand dollars. For stationery, one thousand five hundred dollars. For miscellaneous expenditures, such as telegraphing, fuel, lights, labor, and other necessaries, directly ordered by the Attorney-General, including ordinary repairs of building and care of grounds, seven thousand one hundred and sixty dollars. For official transportation for the Department, five hundred dollars. For postage-stamps for foreign correspondence, one hundred dollars.

Postage.

For the following force necessary for the care and protection of the

Care of court house, District of Columbia.

courthouse in the District of Columbia, under the direction of the 294 United States marshal of the District of Columbia: One engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars; three watchmen: three firemen: four laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; and six assistant messengers; in all. eleven thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars. Office of the Solicitor of the Treasury.—For compensation

Solicitor of the Treasury, assistant, clerks, etc.

of the Solicitor of the Treasury, four thousand five hundred dollars; assistant solicitor, three thousand dollars: chief clerk, two thousand dollars; three clerks of class four; three clerks of class three: four clerks of class two; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, twenty-six thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. For law and miscellaneous books for office of the Solicitor of the

Books.

Treasury, five hundred dollars. For stationery for office of Solicitor of the Treasury, four hundred

Stationery.

dollars. For warden of the jail of the District of Columbia, one thousand

Warden, District of Columbia jail.

eight hundred dollars. United States Courts.—For the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States,

Pay of Justices Supreme Court.

ten thousand five hundred dollars; and for eight associate justices, ten thousand dollars each; in all, ninety thousand five hundred dollars. To pay the salaries of the United States judges retired under section

Retired judges.

R. S., sec. 714. p. 135.

seven hundred and fourteen of the Revised Statutes, so much as may be necessary for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, is hereby appropriated. For ten circuit judges, to reside in circuit, at six thousand dollars each,

Circuit judges.

sixty thousand dollars. For marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States, three

Marshal Supreme Court.

thousand dollars. For salaries of the fifty-eight district judges of the United States,

District judges.

two hundred and eleven thousand dollars. For salaries of the chief justice of the supreme court of the District of

Judges supreme court. District of Columbia.

Columbia and the five associate judges, twenty-four thousand five hundred dollars. For compensation of the district attorneys of the United States, twenty

District attorneys.

thousand three hundred dollars. For compensation of the district marshals of the United States, twelve

Marshals.

thousand nine hundred dollars. Court of Claims.—For salaries of five judges of the Court of

Judges, etc., Court of Claims.

Claims, at four thousand five hundred dollars each; chief clerk, three thousand dollars; one assistant clerk, two thousand dollars; bailiff, one thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; and one messenger; in all, thirty-two thousand two hundred and forty dollars. For stationery, hooks, fuel, and other miscellaneous expenses,

Contingent expenses.

three thousand dollars. For reporting the decisions of the court, and superintending the

Reporting decisions.

printing of the twenty-third volume of the Reports of the Court of Claims, to be paid on the order of the court, one thousand dollars; said sum to be paid to the reporter, notwithstanding section

R. S., sec. 1765, p. 314.

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seventeen hundred and sixty-five of the Revised Statutes, or section three of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, chapter three hundred and twenty-eight. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.

Department of Labor.

For compensation of the Commissioner of Labor,-five thousand

Pay of Commissioner. clerks, etc.

dollars; chief clerk, two thousand five hundred, dollars; disbursing clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars: four clerks of class four, all to be statistical experts; five clerks of class three, one of whom may be a stenographer; six clerks of class two, one of whom may be FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 615, 621. 1888.295 a translator and one of whom may be a stenographer: eight clerks of class one: live clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two copyists, at nine hundred dollars each; two copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one messenger; one assistant messenger; three watchmen; two skilled laborers, at six hundred dollars each; two charwomen; six special agents, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: ten special agents, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; four special agents, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; in all, eighty-four thousand five hundred and forty dollars. For per diem, in lieu of subsistence of special agents while traveling

Per diem, etc., special agents.

on duty outside of the District of Columbia, at a rate not to exceed three dollars per day, and for their transportation, and for employment of experts and temporary assistance, and for traveling expenses of officers and employees, forty-three thousand five hundred dollars. For stationery, two thousand dollars.

Stationery.

Books. etc.

For books, periodicals, and newspapers for the library, one thousand dollars. For postage-stamps to prepay postage on matter addressed to

Postage.

Postal-Union countries, two hundred dollars. For rent of rooms, four thousand dollars.

Rent.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses, namely: For furniture, carpets, ice, lumber. hardware, dry-goods, advertising, telegraphing, telephone service, expressage. repairs of cases and furniture, and so forth, fuel and lights, soap, brushes, brooms, mats, and other absolutely necessary expenses, five thousand dollars.

Sec. 2. That the pay of assistant messengers, firemen, watchmen,

Rate of pay. assistant messengers, firemen, etc.

laborers, and charwomen provided for in this act, unless otherwise specially stated, shall be as follows: For assistant messengers, firemen. and watchmen, at the rate of seven hundred and twenty dollars per annum each; for laborers, at the rate of six hundred and sixty dollars per annum each; and for charwomen, at the rate of two hundred and forty dollars per annum each.

Approved, July 11, 1888.

Chap. 621: to authorize the Southwestern Arkansas and Indian Territory Railroad Company to build a bridge across the Ouachita River, in Arkansas. 25 Stat. 295 1888-07-16 Chapter 621 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 621.—

An Act to authorize the Southwestern Arkansas and Indian Territory Railroad Company to build a bridge across the Ouachita River, in Arkansas.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Southwestern Arkansas and Indian Territory Railroad Company may bridge Ouachila River, Ark.

That the Southwestern Arkansas and Indian Territory Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of Arkansas, be, and is hereby, authorized to erect and maintain a bridge across the Onachita River, in township ten south, range seventeen west, or at such point near said township as has been selected by said railroad company for crossing said river with their railroad line, the said bridge to be of such height as not to interfere with the navigation of said river: Provided, That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Proviso.

Lawful structure and post route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known and recognized as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid tor their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph and telephone lines across said bridge.

Postal telegraph.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Sec. 2. That the plan and location of said bridge, with a detailed map of the river at the proposed site of the bridge and near thereto, exhibiting the depths and currents, shall be submitted to the 296FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 621, 622. 1888. Secretary of War for his approval, and until he approve the plan and location of said bridge it shall not be built; but upon the approval of said plan by the Secretary of War the said company or corporation may proceed to the erection of said bridge in conformity with said approved plan, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

this act at any time: and that if at any time navigation of the said river shall in the opinion of the Secretary of War be in any manner obstructed or impaired by the said bridge, the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall be his duty, to require the said railroad company to alter and change the said bridge, at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment; and if upon

Changes.

reasonable notice to said railroad company to make such changes or improvements the said company fails to do so, the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said company, or to remove said bridge, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation of the said river.

Sec. 4. That the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed may

Other companies may use.

be used by any other railroad company desiring to cross the Ouachita River at the point where said bridge is built. The amount of compensation co be paid the corporation controlling said bridge shall be fixed by the parties; and in the event of their being unable to agree

Secretary of War to decide rate.

on the amount, the Secretary of War shall establish such rate of compensation. The right of Congress to repeal, alter, or amend the provisions of this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Sec. 5. That unless the construction of this bridge be commenced

Commencement and completion.

within one and completed within three years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby shall become null and void.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 622: to authorize the Columbia River Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Columbia River between the State of Oregon and the Territory of Washington, and to establish it as a post-road. 25 Stat. 296 1888-07-16 Chapter 622 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 622.—

An Act to authorize the Columbia River Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Columbia River between the State of Oregon and the Territory of Washington, and to establish it as a post-road.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Columbia River Bridge Company may bridge Columbia River at La Camas, Wash. Ter.

That it shall be lawful for the Columbia River Bridge Company, a corporation created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Oregon, or its assigns, to erect, construct, and maintain a bridge over the Columbia River from La Camas in the Territory of Washington to a point on the westerly shore of the Sandy River in the State of Oregon. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of the railway trains, and at the option of the corporation, or its

Rail way, wagon, and foot bridge.

assigns, by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, foot passengers, and of all kinds of commerce, travel, or communication.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the act and subject to its limitations

Lawful structure and post route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall he recognized and known as a post-route upon which also no charges shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for passengers or freight passing over said bridge than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. And equal privileges in the use of said bridge FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 622. 1888.297 shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States

Postal telegraph.

shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That said bridge may be constructed as a draw-bridge,

Draw.

with an opening over the center of the channel of such width as the Secretary of War shall determine, and which shall be at least one hundred and twenty feet in the clear: Provided, also, That said draw shall

Proviso.

Opening draw.

be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, vessels, or other watercraft, and in no case shall unnecessary delay occur; and said company or corporation shall maintain. at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe, and such sheer-booms or other

Lights, etc.

structures as may be necessary to safely guide vessels, boats, rafts, or other watercraft safely through said draw openings as shall be designated and required by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That said bridge shall be built and located under and subject

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the sounding, accurately showing the bed of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built, and should any changes be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be submitted to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That all railroad companies, desiring the use of said bridge,

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains, engines, or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use. and in case the owner, or owners, of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, fail to agree upon the sum, or sums, to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War

Secretary of War to decide terms.

Proviso.

Determining rates.

upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties: Provided, That the provisions of section two, in regard to charges for passengers and freight across said bridge, shall not govern the secretary of War in determining any question arising as to the sum, or sums, to be paid to the owners of said bridge by such railroad companies for the use of said bridge.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act. or to require

Amendment, etc.

any changes in such structure, or its entire removal at the expense of the owners thereof whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, and the right to prescribe such rules and regulations in regard to toll and otherwise, as may be deemed reasonable, are expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 623: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Red River of the North. 25 Stat. 293 1888-07-16 Chapter 623 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 298FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 623. 1888.

CHAP. 623.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Red River of the North.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

North Dakota and Pacific Railroad Company may bridge Red River of the North. Minnesota and Dakota.

Ante, p. 214.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the North Dakota and Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and to its successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a bridge and approaches thereto, across the Red River of the North, between the State of Minnesota and the Territory of Dakota, at such point on said river on the boundary-line between Norman or Polk County, in the State of Minnesota, and Traill or Cass County, in the Territory of Dakota, as may accommodate the lines of railroad which said corporation may build to said point. Said bridge shall be

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the said corporation, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit

Tolls.

of animals, and for foot-passengers, for reasonable rates or tolls to be fixed by said company; and the Secretary of War shall have the right, from time to time, to revise, prescribe, and determine such rates or tolls.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Draw.

as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel at an accessible and the best navigable point, and with spans giving a clear waterway, measured at the lowest stage of water known at the locality, of not less than eighty feet in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw; and the bottom chord of the bridge shall not be of less elevation than one foot above the plane of the highest flood known at the locality, and provision shall also be made in the location and construction of abutments and approaches to allow the free passage of flood water: and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel to and the bridge itself at right angles to the

Proviso.

Opening draw.

current of said river: Provided, That the said draw shall be opened promptly, upon reasonable signal, for the passage of boats and other watercraft, except when trains are passing over said draw; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after

Lights, etc.

the passage of trains; and said corporation shall maintain at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe; and said corporation shall provide, at its own expense, such sheer-booms, guide piers, or other device as may be necessary to facilitate the safe passage of boats or other watercraft through the spans of said bridge. The said bridge shall be located and built under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

that object the said company shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of said bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings accurately showing the bed and channel of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and until the said location and plan of the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed are approved by the Secretary of War, the said bridge shall not be built, and should any change be made in the plan of such bridge during the progress of the construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and in case of any

Litigation.

litigation arising from the obstruction of or alleged obstruction caused by said bridge to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said bridge is located.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 623, 624. 1888.299

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of the bridge

Other companies may use.

constructed under this act shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains, cars, and locomotives over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of the said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all such matters of difference between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War. upon a hearing of

Secretary of War to decide terms.

the allegations and proof of the parties.

Sec. 4. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structure and post-route.

act shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for the transmission over the railroads leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall

To be completed in two years.

have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, so as to prevent or remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of the said bridge, is hereby expressly reserved, and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same, at its own expense: and if said bridge shall not be finished within two years from the passage of this act, the rights and

Postal telegraph.

Amendment.

privileges hereby granted shall he null and void.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 624: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near the city of Oquawka, in the State of Illinois, and to establish it as a post-road. 25 Stat. 299 1888-07-16 Chapter 624 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 624.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near the city of Oquawka, in the State of Illinois, and to establish it as a post-road.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chicago, Oquawka mid Kansas City Short Line Railway Company may bridge Mississippi River at Oquawka, Ill.

That it shall be lawful for the Chicago, Oquawka and Kansas City Short Line Railway Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois, or its successors or assigns, to construct a bridge across the Mississippi River at a point suitable to the interests of navigation in the vicinity of the city of Oquawka, in the county of Henderson, State of Illinois: Provided, That a public necessity

Proviso.

Necessity,

exists for said bridge; that said bridge may be constructed for railway and postal service, with single or double tracks for railway traffic, and which shall be under the conditions and limitations hereinafter specified.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation

Free navigation

of said river beyond what may be necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges herein granted; and in case of any litigation arising therefrom, such litigation may be tried and determined by any circuit court of the United States’ whose jurisdiction embraces either terminus of said bridge.

Sec. 3. That the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed must

Construction.

be constructed either as a draw-bridge or of unbroken spans. If

Spans.

constructed of unbroken spans, then it shall have a clear headroom of not less than fifty-five feet above extreme high water, as understood and determined at the point of location. Nor shall any span of said bridge be less than two hundred and fifty feet in length, and the piers thereof shall be parallel with the current of the river. The main 300FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 624. 1888. span or spans shall be over the main channel or channels of the river and not less than three hundred and fifty feet in length. In case said company shall elect to construct said bridge as a draw-bridge, the

Draw.

same shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel, with spans not less than two hundred feet in length in the clear on each side of the pivot-piers, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred and fifty feet, and the said bridge shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet at highest water: and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where said bridge may be erected. And it is further provided that

Opening draw.

said draw shall open promptly, upon proper signal, for the passage of boats, except when trains are on said draw.

Sec. 4. That any bridge constructed and properly maintained and

Lawful structure and post-route.

managed under this act and according to its limitations shall lie a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post-road, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-road, over which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission of mails, troops, and munitions of war of the Government of the United States, or for passenger or freight passage over the same than the rate per mile charge for their transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to said bridge. And equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies. The United States shall have also the right of way over said

Postal telegraph.

bridge for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 5. That all railway companies

Other companies may use.

desiring to use said bridge shall be entitled to equal rights and privileges in using the same, of the machinery and fixtures thereto belonging, and also of the approaches thereto, upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in interest, in case the parties in interest shall not be able to agree upon such terms and conditions.

Sec. 6.

That said railway company before entering upon the construction

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

of said bridge shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, plans and drawings of such structure, together with a map of the location thereof, for one mile above and one mile below said location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current of said river at all stages of water, showing also the bed of the river and the channel, with such other and further information as the Secretary of War may require for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, which said drawings and other information aforesaid shall be examined by him, and if he shall approve the same, he shall so notify the said railway company of such approval, and thereupon the said company may proceed to the erection of said bridge. But, if the Secretary of War decides that the plans or location are such as to materially affect the interests of navigation, the bridge shall not be commenced or 1 milt. The Secretary of War may make such alterations in such plans as he may deem necessary to the better protection of navigation: and such alterations shall be adopted by said railway company, and the said bridge shall be constructed, with such aids to the passage of said bridge, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for confining the flow of water to a permanent channel for a distance of

Aids to navigation.

not less than one mile above, and a sufficient distance below the bridge site, and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other water craft safely through or under said bridge, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe and order to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning, controlling, or operating said bridge.

The said railway company may, at any time, make any alterations

Alterations

deemed advisable to be made in such bridge, but must first submit such proposed alterations to the Secretary of War, and his approval shall be first had before they shall be authorized.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 624, 625. 1888.301

Sec. 7. That the said bridge and accessory aids to navigation herein

Free navigation.

authorized and provided for shall be so kept and managed at all times as to afford proper means and ways for the passage of vessels, rafts, and other water craft under or through it both by day and night. There shall be displayed on said bridge from sunset to sunrise such lights and signals as may be directed by the Secretary of

Lights, etc.

War. And such changes may be made from time to time in the structure of said bridge as Congress may direct, at the expense of said railway, in order the more effectually to preserve the free navigation of said river; or the said structure shall be altogether removed if. in the judgment of Congress, the public good may require such removal, and without expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 8. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 9. That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after

Effect.

its passage.

Sec. 10. That this act shall he null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge authorized by this act be not commenced within one year and completed within two years from the date of this act.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 625: to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee River, between Bridgeport and Sheffield, Alabama. 25 Stat. 301 1888-07-16 Chapter 625 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 625.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee River, between Bridgeport and Sheffield, Alabama.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cincinnati and Birmingham Railroad Company may bridge Tennessee River between Bridgeport and Sheffield, Ala.

That the Cincinnati and Birmingham Railroad Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, operate, and maintain a bridge over the Tennessee River, between Bridgeport and Sheffield, in the State of Alabama. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the persons by whom it may be

Railway. wagon, and foot bridge.

built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for

Litigation.

such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War; and in case of any litigation concerning any alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river on account of said bridge, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge is located.

Sec. 2. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph and telephone purposes

Postal telegraph.

across said bridge.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall be made under such specifications

Construction.

and plans as to the spans, draw-bridge, and so forth, as may be approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them desiring such use, shall fad to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue 302FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 625, 626. 1888. between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing

Secretary of War to decide terms.

of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location. the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and 1 cation of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of

Commencement and Completion.

the Secretary of War; and if said bridge is not commenced within two years and completed within three years from the passage of this act, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 626: to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Caney Fork River, between Rock Island and Carthage, in Tennessee. 25 Stat. 302 1888-07-16 Chapter 626 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 626.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Caney Fork River, between Rock Island and Carthage, in Tennessee.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cincinnati and Birmingham Railroad Company may bridge Caney Fork River between Rock Island and Carthage, Tenn.

That the Cincinnati and Birmingham Railroad Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, operate and maintain a bridge over the Caney Fork River, between Rock Island and Carthage, in the State of Tennessee. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains and, at the option of the persons by whom it may be built, may

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War; and in

Litigation.

case of any litigation concerning any alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river on account of said bridge, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge is located.

Sec. 2. That, any bridge constructed under this act. and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies;

Postal telegraph.

and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph and telephone purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall be made under such specifications

Construction.

and plans as to the spans, draw-bridge, and so forth as may be approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That all rail road companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 626, 627. 1888.303 the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of

Secretary of War to decide terms.

the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and if said bridge is not commenced within two years, and completed

Commencement and completion.

within four years from the passage of this act. the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 627: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Clinton, Iowa. 25 Stat. 303 1888-07-16 Chapter 627 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 627.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Clinton, Iowa.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clinton and Illinois Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi River at Clinton, Iowa.

That the Clinton and Illinois Bridge Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Iowa, its successors and assigns, be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, if in the opinion of the Secretary of War the same be a public necessity, a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River, at a place suitable to the interests of navigation, at a point at or near the city of Clinton, Iowa, and to lay on or over said bridge a track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river, on either or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided; that said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation of said river, and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged

Free navigation.

obstruction to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in whose jurisdiction any portion of said bridge or obstruction may be. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railroad trains, and for the safe and convenient passage

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be fixed from time to time by the Secretary of War: Provided,

Proviso.

That the proviso regarding wagons, animals, foot-passengers, and so 304FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 627. 1888. forth, shall not influence the location of said bridge in its relation to

Location.

the interests of navigation.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of the company building the same, be built as a pontoon

Provisos.

Spans.

draw-bridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided, That if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans it shall have one or more channel spans, each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channel-way, and not less than fifty-five feet clear headroom above high-water mark, and the clear headroom under other than channel spans may be less than fifty-five feet: Provided,

Height, etc.

That no part of the superstructure of such spans shall give a less headroom than ten feet above high-water mark: And provided further, That the interests of navigation be not injured by such reduction in height, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current and the bridge itself at right angles thereto: And provided further, That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be

Draw.

constructed as a draw-bridge, and shall have two or more drawopenings, each having not less than two hundred feet clear channelway; and in addition to said draw-openings shall have one or more fixed channel spans, each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channel-way; and every part of the superstructure shall have a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above high-water mark: Provided, That all spans of both high and low bridges shall be so located as to afford the greatest possible accommodation to the river traffic, and a draw-opening of low bridges shall, if practicable, be located next or near shore: Provided, also, That in case of a low bridge, if the physical

Low bridge.

characteristics of the locality so require and the interests of navigation be not injured thereby, the lengths of fixed spans or the number of draw-openings may be reduced: Provided, also, That for any two adjacent draw-openings of two hundred feet each, one draw-opening of three hundred feet may be substituted if the interests of navigation be not injured thereby:

Opening draw.

And provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, except when trams are passing over the draw; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after the passage of trains: And provided further,

Limitations, etc.

That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed as a pontoon bridge, it shall be built subject to all the terms, requirements, and limitations contained in the act

Vol. 18, p. 62.

entitled “An act to legalize and establish a pontoon railway bridge across the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien, and to authorize the construction of a similar bridge at or near Clinton, Iowa,” approved June sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four: And provided also,

Pontoon draw.

Such bridge may be provided with a pontoon draw giving not less than four hundred feet clear channel-way for each navigable channel of the river, and such other openings for the passage of rafts and logs as, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, may be necessary: And provided further, That the pile and pontoon bridge shall be subject to all restrictions as regards plans, location, and accessories provided for in case of high and low bridges so far as they are applicable to such kind of bridge.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitation shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, and for passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to said bridge: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall lie granted to all telegraph companies; and

Postal telegraph.

the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph purposes across said bridge.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 627, 628. 1888.305

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge

Other companies may use.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and

Terms.

conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 5. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other in formation as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are decided by the Secretary of War to be such as will not materially affect the interests of navigation, the bridge shall not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and the said bridge shall be constructed with such aids to the passage

Aids to navigation.

of said bridge, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for confining the flow of water to a permanent and easily navigated channel, for a distance of not less than one mile above the bridge location, and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the draw and raft spans, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe and order to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning said bridge; and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structure; and for the safety of vessels passing at night there shall be displayed on said bridge, from the hours of sunset to sunrise, such lights as may be prescribed by the Light-House Board: and

Lights.

the said structure shall be changed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof, from time to time, or entirely removed, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification by law, when the public good, in the judgment of the Secretary of War. so requires, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 6. That if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within one year from the passage of this act, and be completed in three years from the same date, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall cease and be determined.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 628: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Muscatine, Iowa. 25 Stat. 305 1888-07-16 Chapter 628 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 628.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Muscatine, Iowa.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Muscatine Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi River at Muscatine, Iowa.

That the Muscatine Bridge Company, its successors and assigns, be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at a place suitable to 306FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 628. 1888. the interests of navigation, at a point at or near the city of Muscatine, Iowa, and to lay on or over said bridge a track or tracks tor the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river, oh either or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided; that said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation of said river

Litigation.

beyond what is necessary, and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the tree navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in whose jurisdiction any portion of said bridge or obstruction may be. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

for the passage of railroad trains, and for the safe and convenient passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be fixed from

Proviso.

time to time by the Secretary of War: Provided, That the proviso regarding wagons, animals, foot passengers, and so forth, shall not affect the location of said bridge in its relation to the interests of

Location.

Construction.

navigation.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may, at the option of the company building the same, be built as

provisos.

Spans.

a draw-bridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided, That, if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall have one or more channel spans, each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channel-way, and not less than fifty-five feet clear headroom above high-water mark, and the clear headroom under other than channel-spans may be less than fifty-five feet: Provided, That no part of the superstructure of such spans

Height, etc.

shall give a less headroom than ten feet above high-water mark: And provided further, That the interests of navigation be not injured by such reduction in height: And provided further, That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed as a

Draw.

draw-bridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, which shall have two or more draw openings, each having not less than two hundred feet clear channel-way, and in addition to said draw-openings, shall have one or more fixed channel-spans, each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channel-way: and every part of the superstructure of said low bridge shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above high-water mark:

Location of spans.

Provided, That all spans of both high and low bridges shall lie so located as to afford the greatest possible accommodation to the river traffic, and a draw opening of the low bridge shall, if practicable, be located next or near the shore: Provided also, That in case of a low

Length of spans.

bridge, if the physical characteristics of the locality so require, and the interests of navigation be not injured thereby, the lengths of the fixed spans, or the number of draw-openings, may be reduced: Provided, also,

Draw openings.

That for any two adjacent draw-openings of two hundred feet one draw-opening of three hundred feet may be substituted, if the interests of navigation be not injured thereby; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where said bridge shall be erected, and the bridge itself at right angles

Opening draw.

thereto: And provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, except when trains are passing over the draw: but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after the passage of trains.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post-route and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, and for passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to said bridge: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 628, 629. 1888.307 the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph

Postal telegraph.

purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall

Other companies may use.

Terms.

as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 5. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are decided by the Secretary of War to be such as will not materially affect the interests of navigation, the bridge shall not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and the said bridge shall be constructed with such aids to the passage of said bridge, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable

Aids to navigation

and proper structures for confining the How of water to a permanent and easily navigated channel, for a distance of not less than one mile above the bridge location, and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the draw and raft spans, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe and order to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning said bridge; and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structure; and for the safety of vessels passing at night there shall be displayed on said bridge, from the hours of sunset to sunrise, such lights as may be prescribed

Lights.

by the Light-House Board: and the said structure shall be changed or removed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof from time to time, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification when the public good, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, so requires, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 6. That if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within one year from the passage of this act. and be completed in three years from the same date, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall cease and be determined.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 629: authorizing the Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company to maintain and construct a bridge across Bayou D‘Arbonne, in Louisiana. 25 Stat. 307 1888-07-16 Chapter 629 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 629.—

An Act authorizing the Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company to maintain and construct a bridge across Bayou D‘Arbonne, in Louisiana.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company may bridge Bayou D’Arbonne at Farmerville, La.

That the Little Rock and Alexandria Railway Company, in Louisiana, and Arkansas, a corporation duly and legally organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the States of Louisiana and Arkansas, be, and 308FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 629. 1888. is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over Bayou D’Arbonne. in UnionParish, Louisiana, near the town of Farmerville, at the point where said company’s line of railway as now projected crosses said bayou, or at such point as may be selected by said company. Said bridge shall be constructed

Railway, wagon, and toot bridge.

to provide for the passage of rail way trains, and at the option of said company by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That if said bridge over the said Bayou D’Arbonne shall

Spans.

be constructed with unbroken and continuous spans, there shall be at least one span of a height of not less than eighty feet above low water or fifty feet above highest water measured to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge, and said span shall have a clear opening of at least one hundred feet between the piers, measured at right angles to the current at every stage, and shall be over that portion of the bayou used by boats during the ordinary stages of water; and the bridge shall be at right angles to, and the piers parallel with, the current of the bayou. And if the said bridge over the said Bayou

Draw.

D’Arbonne shall be constructed as a draw-bridge, the draw or pivot shall be over the main channel of the bayou at an accessible navigable point, and the opening on each side of the pivot pier shall be not less than one hundred feet in the clear; and as nearly as practicable both of said openings shall be accessible at all stages of water, and the spans shall be not less than ten feet above extreme high water, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, and the piers and draw-rests shall be parallel with, and the bridge itself at right angles to, the current of the bayou at that stage of the bayou which is most important for navigation; and no riprap or other outside protection for imperfect foundations shall be permitted to approach nearer than four feet to the surface of the water at its extreme low stage, or otherwise to

Opening draw.

encroach upon the channel-ways provided for in this act. Said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company shall maintain, at its own expense, from

Lights, etc.

sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board may prescribe.

Sec. 3. That said bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and

Postal telegraph.

Changes.

its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 4. That if said bridge erected or maintained under the authority of this act shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said bayou, or shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War. obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of such bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and such alteration shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States of the State of Louisiana in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be

Provisos.

located: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 629, 630. 1888.309 to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference

Existing laws.

to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt said bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 5. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other companies may use.

Compensation.

And if the rate of compensation can not be agreed upon by the parties, the same shall be fixed by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said bayou as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of said bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the bayou, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War,

Changes.

and said structure shall be changed, at the cost and expense of the owners thereof, from time to time, as Congress may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said bayou; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation by law whenever the public good shall, in the judgment of Congress, so require.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and Completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of this act being approved.

Sec. 8. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 630: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at or near the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 309 1888-07-16 Chapter 630 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 630.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at or near the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska, and for other purposes.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nebraska City, Nebr., may bridge Missouri River.

That the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska, a city and municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, its successors or assigns, is hereby authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Missouri River at Nebraska City, in the county of Otoe and State,

Location.

of Nebraska, and at such point as may be hereafter selected by said city, its successors or assigns, and at least one-third of a mile from any other bridge, as shall best promote the public convenience and welfare and the necessities of business and commerce, and also to construct and maintain the accessory works necessary to secure the best practicable channel-way for navigation and to confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel at such point, and also, if the said corporation, its successors or assigns, shall deem it for the best interests of the public so to do, to lay on and over said bridge a railway track for the more perfect connection of any railroads

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

that are or shall be constructed to said river at or opposite to said point: and said corporation, its successors or assigns, shall construct and maintain ways for carriages, wagons, and 310FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 630. 1888. for foot-passengers, and may charge and receive such reasonable toll therefor as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War:

Proviso.

Construction.

Provided, That said bridge and all the property belonging thereto or connected therewith may be constructed, maintained, and used as a combined railway and wagon bridge, for the safe and convenient passage of wagons, carriages, stock, steam, cable, and street cars, foot-passengers, and all road travel, or as a wagon bridge alone, for the safe and convenient passage of wagons, carriages, stock, and foot-passengers, as the said corporation, its successors or assigns, shall elect, as hereinbefore provided: but if the said corporation, its successors or assigns, shall elect to build a combined railroad and wagon bridge, then the track for wagons, carriages, stock, and foot-passengers shall not be upon the same space as that used for railroad track and cars.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed and built without

Free navigation.

material interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure that object the said company or corporation, its successors or assigns,

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the

Provisos.

Spans.

bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built: Provided, That said bridge shall be built as a high bridge with unbroken and continuous spans, having at least one channel-span of not less than four hundred feet clear channel-way, all other spans over the waterway to have a clear channelway of not less than three hundred feet, and all spans shall have a clear headroom of not less than fifty

Lights, etc.

feet above high-water mark, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river and the bridge itself at right angles thereto, and no riprapping or other protection for imperfect foundations which will lessen the required waterway shall be permitted; and said company of corporation, its successors or assigns,

Compensation for use

shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset until sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe: And provided also, That if said company or corporation, its successors or assigns, shall elect, as is hereinbefore provided, to erect a combined railroad and wagon bridge, then all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 3.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval

upon receiving such plan and map and other information, and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan, and with such accessory work, and at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify the company, its successors or assigns. that he approves the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company, its successors or assigns, may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works during the progress of the work thereon; such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War;

Litigation.

and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 630, 631. 1888.311 be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States for the State of Nebraska or the State of Iowa in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located.

And the expense of altering said bridge or removing any obstructions

Alterations.

to navigation in respect thereof shall be paid by the owners of or persons controlling said bridge.

Sec. 4. That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and

Lawful structure and post-route.

Postal telegraph.

Regulation of rates.

Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 5. That the United States shall have the right of way for such

Postal telegraph.

postal-telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government of the United States may construct and control.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within four years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7. That Congress shall have power at any time to alter,

Amendment.

amend, or repeal this act.

Sec. 8. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after

Effect

its passage.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 631: to authorize the Birmingham. Selma and New Orleans Railroad Company to build a bridge across the Tombigbee River in Alabama. 25 Stat. 311 1888-07-16 Chapter 631 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 631.—

An Act to authorize the Birmingham. Selma and New Orleans Railroad Company to build a bridge across the Tombigbee River in Alabama.

July 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Birmingham. Selma and New Orleans railroad Company may bridge Tombigbee River, Ala.

That the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of Alabama, be, and is hereby, authorized to erect and maintain a bridge across the Tombigbee River, at such-point between Point Jackson and Demopolis as shall be selected by said railroad company for crossing said river with their railroad line, the said bridge to have a draw-span, so as not to interfere with the navigation of said river: Provided, That any bridge

Proviso.

constructed under tins act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known and recognized as a post-route,

Lawful structure and post-route.

and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Sectary of War to approve plans, etc.

Sec. 2. That the plan and location of said bridge, with a detailed map or the river at the proposed site of the bridge and near thereto, exhibiting the depths and currents, shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval, and until he approves the plans and location of said bridge it shall not be built: but upon the approval of 312FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 631, 666. 1888. said plan by the Secretary of War the said company or corporation may proceed to the erection of said bridge in conformity with said approved plan, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War. And there

Lights, etc.

shall be displayed on said bridge from sunset to sunrise such lights or other signals as may be prescribed by the Light-House Board.

Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

Changes.

to require the said railroad company to alter and change the said bridge, at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment; and if upon reasonable notice to said railroad company to make such changes or improvements the said company fails to do so, the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said Company, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation of the said river.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Other com panics may use.

shall have and lie entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use. shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters

Secretary of War to decide terms.

at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within four years from the date thereof.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

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CHAP. 666.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River and to establish it as a post-road.

July 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chicago, Oquawka and Kansas City Short Line Railway Company may bridge Missouri River at Parkville, Mo.

Post, p. 885.

That it shall be lawful for the Chicago, Oquaka and Kansas City Short Line RailwaY Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois, or its successors or assigns, to construct a bridge across the Missouri River at a point opposite or nearly opposite the town of Parkville, in the State of Missouri; that said bridge may be constructed for railway and postal service, with single or double tracks for railway traffic, and which shall be under the conditions and limitations hereinafter specified.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation

Free navigation.

of said river beyond what may be necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges herein granted: and in case of any litigation arising therefrom such litigation may be tried and determined by any circuit court of the United States” whose jurisdiction embraces either terminus of said bridge.

Sec. 3. That the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed must

Construction.

be constructed either as a draw-bridge or of unbroken spans. If

Spans.

constructed of unbroken spans, then it shall not be less in elevation than fifty feet above extreme high water as understood and determined at the point of location, to the bottom chord of the bridge. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 666. 1888.313 Nor shall the span of said bridge be less than three hundred and fifty feet in length, and the piers thereof shall be parallel with the current of the river. The main span shall be over the channel of the river and not less than two hundred and fifty feet in length. In case the said company shall elect to construct said bridge as a draw-bridge,

Draw.

the same shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel with spans not less than two hundred feet in length in the clear on each side of the pivot-piers, and the next adjoining spans to the draw shall not be less than one hundred feet, and the said span shall not be less than thirty feet above low-water mark, and not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark, measuring from the bottom chord of said bridge; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where said bridge may be erected. And it is further provided that said draw shall open

Opening draw.

promptly upon proper signal for the passage of boats.

Sec. 4. That any bridge constructed under this act shall be a lawful

Lawful structure and post-route.

structure, and shall be known as a post-road, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-road, over which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission of mails, troops, and munitions of war of the Government of the United States, or for passenger or freight passing over the same, than the rate per mile charged for their transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies. The United States shall have also the right of way over said bridge for postal-telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Other companies may use.

Sec. 5. That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall be entitled to equal rights and privileges in using the same, of the machinery and fixtures thereto belonging, and also of the approaches thereto,

Terms.

upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in interest, in case the parties in interest shall not be able to agree upon such terms and conditions.

Sec. 6. That the said railway company before entering upon the

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

construction of such bridge shall submit to the Secretary of War plans and drawings of such structure, together with a map of the location thereof, for one mile above and one mile below said location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current of said river at all stages of water, showing also the bed of the river and the channel, with such other and further information as the Secretary of War may require, which said drawings and other information aforesaid shall be examined by him. and if he shall approve the same, he shall so notify the said-railway company of such approval, and said company may then proceed to the erection of said bridge. The Secretary of War may

Alterations.

make such alterations in such plans as he may deem necessary to the better protection of navigation; and such alterations shall be adopted by said railway company. The said railway company may. at any time, make any alterations deemed advisable to be made in said bridge, but must first submit such proposed alterations to the Secretary of War, and his approval shall be first had before they shall be authorized; and all expense attending any such changes shall be paid by the company.

Sec. 7. That the said bridge herein authorized to be constructed shall be so kept and managed at all times as to afford proper means and ways for the passage of vessels under it both by day and night. There shall be displayed on said bridge from sunset to sunrise such lights and signals as may be directed by the Secretary of War. And

Lights, etc.

such changes may be made from time to time in the structure of said bridge as the Secretary of War may direct at the expense of said railway, in order the more effectually to preserve the free navigation of said river; or the said structure shall be altogether removed, if 314FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 666, 676. 1888. in the judgment of the Secretary of War, the public good may require such removal, and without expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 8. That this act shall be null and void, unless actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of this act being approved.

Sec. 9. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

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CHAP. 676.—

An Act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

July 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia appropriations.

That the half of the following sums named, respectively, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and the

Half from District revenues.

other half out of the revenues of the District of Columbia, for the purposes following, being the estimated expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, namely:

General Expenses. for salaries and contingent expenses.

Salaries, etc.

For executive office: For two Commissioners, at five thousand

Executive office. Commissioners, Secretary, etc.

dollars each; one Engineer Commissioner, nine hundred and twenty-four dollars (to make salary five thousand dollars); one secretary, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars; one clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one messenger, six hundred dollars: one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; one driver, four hundred and eighty dollars; one inspector of buildings, two thousand four hundred dollars: one assistant inspector of buildings, one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant inspector of buildings, one thousand dollars; one clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; one janitor, seven hundred dollars; one steam engineer, nine hundred dollars; one property clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; one clerk, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one messenger clerk, six hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; three watchmen, at four hundred and eighty dollars each: one chief inspector of plumbing, two thousand dollars: two assistant inspectors of plumbing, at one thousand dollars each; one harbor master, one thousand two hundred dollars; for rent of property yards, eight hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including printing, books, stationery, horseshoeing, and other necessary expenses, three thousand dollars; in all. forty-three thousand

Proviso.

Contingent expenses.

Vol. 23, p. 319.

eight hundred and sixty-four dollars: Provided, That so much of the District of Columbia appropriation act approved February FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 676. 1888.315 twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, as provides “that hereafter all appropriations made for contingent expenses of the District of Columbia shall be expended under the direction and in the sole discretion of the Commissioners,” be, and the same is hereby, repealed. For assessor’s office: For one assessor, three thousand dollars;

Assessor’s office

two assistant assessors, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; one special assessment clerk, one thousand seven hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, at one thousand dollars, in charge of records: one license clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; one inspector of licenses, one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant or clerk, nine hundred dollars; one clerk and messenger, nine hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including printing, books, stationery, detection of frauds on the revenue, and other necessary items, one thousand dollars; in all. seventeen thousand three hundred dollars. For the purpose of defraying the expense of the assessment

Assessment expenses.

Vol. 22, p. 568.

of real property in the District of Columbia, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, fifteen thousand dollars. For collector’s office: For one collector, four thousand dollars;

Collector’s office.

one cashier, one thousand eight hundred dollars, and such cashier shall hereafter, in the necessary absence or inability of the collector, from any cause perform his duties without any additional compensation; one bookkeeper, one thousand six hundred dollars: four clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one messenger, six hundred dollars; for services necessary for completing an exhibit of all outstanding taxes in arrears, five hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including printing, books, stationery, and other necessary items, two thousand seven hundred dollars; in all, twenty thousand four hundred dollars. For necessary expenses in the collection by distraint and sale

Distraint for personal taxes.

of overdue personal taxes, and for other necessary items, two thousand dollars: Provided, That the fees and cost of proceeding

Proviso.

Fees.

Vol. 19, p. 398.

collected by the collector of taxes under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, for making distress and sale of property for personal taxes in arrears, shall be deposited by said collector in the Treasury of the United States as other revenues of the District are deposited. For auditor’s office: For one auditor, three thousand dollars;

Auditor’s office.

one chief clerk, who shall, in the necessary absence or inability of the auditor from any cause perform his duties, without additional compensation. one thousand eight hundred dollars: one bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars: two clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each: three clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one messenger. six hundred dollars; for temporary clerk-hire, one thousand dollars; for contingent expenses, including books, stationery, and other necessary items, three hundred dollars; in all, sixteen thousand five hundred dollars. For attorney’s office: For one attorney, four thousand dollars;

Attorney’s office.

one assistant attorney, two thousand dollars; one special assist ant attorney, one thousand two hundred dollars; one law clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; one messenger, two hundred dollars: for rent of office, one hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including books, stationery, printing, and other necessary items, four hundred dollars; for judicial expenses, including the printing of briefs and witness fees in District cases before the supreme court of the District of Columbia, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, eleven thousand six hundred dollars. 316 For sinking fund office, under control of the Treasurer

Sinking fund office.

of the United States: For one clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including books, stationery, printing, and miscellaneous items, three hundred dollars: in all. two thousand seven hundred dollars. For coroner’s office: For one coroner, one thousand eight

Coroner’s office.

hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including jurors’ fees, stationery, books, blanks, removal of deceased persons, making autopsies, and holding inquests, seven hundred dollars; for services in care of morgue, three hundred dollars; in all, two thousand eight hundred dollars. For market-masters: For two market-masters, at one thousand

Market-masters.

two hundred dollars each: one market-master, nine hundred dollars; for hire of laborers for cleaning markets at rate not exceeding one hundred dollars per market, three hundred dollars; for repairs and painting during fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one thousand dollars; contingent expenses and other necessary items, four hundred dollars; in all, five thousand dollars. For engineer’s office: One chief clerk, one thousand nine hundred

Engineer’s office.

dollars; one clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; four clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; one computing engineer, two thousand four hundred dollars; one inspector of asphalt and cements, two thousand four hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; one inspector of gas and meters, two thousand dollars; one superintendent of streets, two thousand dollars; one superintendent of roads, one thousand four hundred dollars; one superintendent of lamps, nine hundred dollars: superintendent of parking, one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant superintendent of parking, seven hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, one thousand six hundred dollars; two assistant engineers, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; one draughtsman, one thousand two hundred dollars; three inspectors of streets and sewers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; three rodmen, at seven hundred and eighty dollars each; three axmen, at six hundred and fifty dollars each; one messenger clerk, at six hundred dollars; two messengers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; two laborers, at three hundred and sixty dollars each; in all, forty thousand and fifty dollars. That hereafter all fees collected by the inspector of gas and meters

Deposit and credit of fees.

and the harbormaster and amounts collected for leases of streets and reservations and wharf charges shall be paid to the collector for payment into the. Treasury to the credit of the United States and the District of Columbia in equal parts. For contingent expenses, including books, stationery, binding and

Contingent expenses.

preservation of records in the engineer’s and surveyor’s offices, printing, transportation (vehicles, animals, saddlery, forage, and repairs). maintaining and keeping in good order and repair the laboratory and apparatus in the office of the inspector of gas and meters, and other necessary items, four thousand six hundred dollars. For placing in good order the laboratory and apparatus in the office of the inspector of asphalt and cement and for general supplies, one thousand dollars. That overseers and inspectors, temporarily required in connection

Temporary overseers, etc.

with sewer, street, or road work, or the construction and repair of buildings and bridges, or any work done under contracts authorized by appropriations shall be paid out of the sums appropriated for the work, and for the time actually engaged thereon; and the Commissioners of the District, in their annual report to Congress, shall report the number of such overseers and inspectors, and their work, and the sums paid to each, and out of what appropriation. 317 streets, avenues, alleys, and roads. For work on sundry streets and avenues and replacement of wood

Improvement, etc., of streets, etc.

pavements, six hundred and fifteen thousand dollars, to be expended in the discretion of the Commissioners on streets and avenues specified in the following schedules and in the aggregate for each schedule as stated herein, namely: general schedule:

General schedule.

For paving the following streets and avenues, namely:

C street (southwest and southeast), from First street to New Jersey avenue; Seventh street northwest, from Q to Boundary streets; Eleventh street southeast, from Pennsylvania avenue to Anacostia Bridge; Four-and-a-half street, from H street to Arsenal, and from D street northwest to Pennsylvania avenue; Brightwood avenue. Seventh street extended, from Grant avenue to Princeton street; Street on the south and west side of the Treasury Building, from Fifteenth street to Pennsylvania avenue, and removing gates and other obstructions; For grading and regulating Pennsylvania avenue southeast, from Eleventh street to new bridge; in all. for general schedule, one hundred and forty-four thousand six hundred dollars. Georgetown schedule: For paving the following streets, namely:

Georgetown.

Thirtieth street, from P to Q streets; Q street, from Twenty-eighth to Thirtieth streets; O street, from Thirty-fifth to College gate; For grading and regulating the following streets and avenue, namely: Thirty-third street, from P street northward; Thirty-fourth street, from M to N streets; Prospect avenue, where necessary, from Thirty-third to Thirty-sixth streets: in all. for Georgetown schedule, thirty-eight thousand six hundred dollars. Northwest section schedule: For paving the following streets

Northwest section.

and avenues, namely: New York avenue, from Seventh street to New Jersey avenue; Fifteenth street (west side), from Pennsylvania avenue to New York avenue; Twelfth street, from R to S streets; R street, from Seventh to Ninth streets; S street, from Seventh to Eleventh streets; Fifth street, from 0 street to Boundary; Rhode Island avenue, from Fifth street to Boundary; O street, from Twenty-first to Twenty-second streets; Twenty-second street, from M to P streets; Boundary street, from Seventh street to New Jersey avenue; Q street, from Fifth street to New Jersey avenue, from Seventeenth to Nineteenth streets, and from Rhode Island to Vermont avenues; Thirteenth street, intersection to B street; Eighth street, from S street to Boundary: Seventeenth street, from Q to R streets; New Hampshire avenue, from Q to R streets; Corcoran street, from Fifteenth street to New Hampshire avenue; L street, from Twenty-sixth street to Twenty-seventh street; For grading and regulating the following streets, namely: Twenty-fifth street, from K street to New Hampshire avenue; 318 F street, from Twenty-third to Twenty-sixth streets; N street, from Third to North Capitol streets, and from Twenty-second to Twenty-fourth streets; in all. for northwest section schedule. one hundred and ninety-one thousand four hundred dollars. Southwest section schedule: For paving the following streets, namely:

Southwest section.

G street, from Third to Four-and-a-half streets; H street, from First to Third streets: C street, from Twelfth to Fourteenth streets; Thirteenth street, from Maryland avenue to Water street; For grading and regulating the following streets, namely: I street, from First to Water streets; G street, from Third to South Capitol streets; L street, from First to Four-and-a-half streets; Canal street, from B to First streets; in all, for southwest section schedule, fifty-two thousand eight hundred dollars. Southeast section schedule: For paving the following streets and avenue, namely:

Southeast section.

Seventh street, from D street to Virginia avenue: South Carolina avenue, from Seventh to Ninth streets; Sixth street, from E street to Virginia avenue; Pennsylvania avenue, from Eighth to Eleventh streets; C street, from Sixth to Seventh streets; D street, from Third to Sixth streets; For grading and regulating the following streets, namely: H street, from First to Second streets; Ninth street, from East Capitol street to G street; C street, from Seventh to Eleventh streets; South side, Lincoln square; in all. for southeast section schedule, fifty-four thousand four hundred dollars. Northeast section schedule: For paving the following streets and avenues, namely:

Northeast section.

North Capitol street, from I to K streets; C street, from Sixth to Eighth streets; Seventh street, from B to D streets; Massachusetts avenue, from Sixth to Eighth streets; Maryland avenue, from Sixth street to Boundary, including intersection; Eighth street, from East Capitol street, to Massachusetts a venue: Eleventh street, from North Carolina avenue to Maryland avenue; F street, from North Capitol to Third streets; Sixth street, from H to K streets; For grading and regulating the following streets, namely: C street, from Eighth to Eleventh streets; G street, from Second to Sixth streets; B street, from Eleventh to Fourteenth streets; Third street, from E to H streets; Second street, from F to H streets; Ninth street, from B street to Maryland avenue; in all, for northeast section schedule, one hundred and twenty-nine thousand seven hundred dollars. Replacement of wood pavements schedule: For paving D

Replacing wood pavements.

street southeast (south side), from Seventh to Ninth streets; For paving D street southeast (north side), from Pennsylvania avenue to Eighth street; in all, for replacement of wood pavements schedule, three thousand five hundred dollars. That under appropriations contained in this act no contract shall

Limit for concrete pavements.

be made for making or repairing concrete or asphalt pavement at a higher price than two dollars per square yard for a quality equal to the best laid in the District prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and with same depth of base. 319 Grading streets, alleys, and roads: For grading streets, alleys,

Grading.

and roads not otherwise provided for. at a price not to exceed ten cents per cubic yard, fifteen thousand dollars. Repairs to pavements; For repairs to concrete pavements, with

Repairs to pavements.

the same or other not inferior material, ninety-five thousand dollars: Provided, That hereafter contracts for repairs to pavements may be made for periods not exceeding five years, and subject to annual appropriation therefor by Congress. Permit work: For the improvement and repair of alleys and

Permit work.

sidewalks and the construction of sewers under the permit system, ninety thousand dollars: Provided, That the property owners requesting

Provisos.

Owner to pay half.

such improvements shall pay one-half of the total cost: And provided further, That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are authorized in their discretion to order such of the above enumerated work as in their opinion is necessary for the public

Necessary work.

health, safety, or comfort, and to pay the total cost of such work from said appropriation, one-half of the cost of such work to charged against and become a lien upon the abutting property, and its collection to be enforced in the same manner as the collection of general taxes, and when so collected to be credited to said appropriation; and the material purchased under this appropriation shall be bought after due advertisement therefor, as required by existing law. Repairs streets, avenues, and alleys: For current work of

Repairs, streets.

repairs of streets, avenues, and alleys, thirty-five thousand dollars. Repairs county roads: For current work of repairs on county

County roads.

roads and suburban streets, forty-five thousand dollars. Constructing county roads:For constructing county roads and suburban streets, as follows: To grade and regulate Howard avenue middle section, seven thousand seven hundred dollars; To grade Jefferson street, Jackson street, and Washington street, eastern section, four thousand dollars. To grade and macadamize Harrison street and Good Hope road from the Navy-Yard Bridge to the Bowen road, eastern section, thirteen thousand one hundred and forty dollars; To pave Nichols avenue from Harrison street southward, eastern section, thirteen thousand one hundred and forty dollars; For work on Fourth street northeast extended toward the Bunker Hill road and on First street extended to Michigan avenue, and from thence along said avenue to Lincoln road, fifteen thousand dollars. To grade Thirteenth street, from Clifton avenue north, one thousand dollars; For the grading and paving of Fourteenth street northward from the Boundary, for the grading and paving of Stoughton street and of Chapin street from Fourteenth street extended to Wayland Seminary, and the paving of Pomeroy street in front of the Freedmen’s Hospital, thirty-five thousand dollars; in all, eighty-eight thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars. For condemnation of streets, roads, and alleys, ten thousand dollars. Surveys of the District: For continuation of surveys of the District

Surveys.

of Columbia with reference to the extension of various avenues to the District line, ten thousand dollars. Care of bridges: For ordinary care of bridges, including keepers,

Bridges.

oil. lamps, and matches, two thousand five hundred dollars; for construction and repairs of bridges, including retaining wall on M street at the approach to the new free bridge across the Potomac, which bridge is hereby placed under the jurisdiction of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, fourteen thousand five hundred dollars; in all, seventeen thousand dollars. 320 SEWERS.

Sewers.

For cleaning and repairing sewers and basins, thirty thousand dollars. For replacing obstructed sewers, ten thousand dollars. For the preparation of plans for sewage disposal, five thousand dollars. For main and pipe sewers, seventy thousand dollars. For constructing suburban sewers, thirty-five thousand dollars. CURRENT EXPENSES, STREETS, AVENUES, AND ALLEYS. Sprinkling, sweeping, and Cleaning: For sprinkling, sweeping,

Sweeping, etc.

and cleaning streets, avenues, and alleys, seventy-seven thousand dollars: Provided, That no expenditure hereunder shall be made at a price higher than twenty-seven cents per one thousand square yards. For the parking commission: For contingent expenses, including

Parking commission.

laborers, cart-hire, trees, tree-boxes, tree-stakes, tree-straps, planting, and care of trees, on city and suburban streets, whitewashing, care of parks, and miscellaneous items, eighteen thousand dollars. Lighting: For illuminating material, lighting, extinguishing, repairing,

Lighting.

and cleaning lamps on avenues, streets, roads and alleys, and for purchasing and erecting new lampposts and replacing such lamps and lampposts as may be damaged or unfit for service, one

Provisos.

hundred and five thousand dollars: Provided,

Maximum.

That no more than twenty dollars per annum for each streetlamp shall be paid for gas, lighting, extinguishing, repairing, and cleaning, under any expenditure provided for in this act: and said lamps shall burn not less than two thousand six hundred hours per annum; and the Commissioners are authorized, in their discretion, to substitute other illuminating material at the same or less price, and to use so much of the sum hereby appropriated as may be necessary for that purpose: Provided further, That the Commissioners of the District of

Contracts.

Columbia shall not be authorized to make any contract for gas or other illuminating material, in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, for any longer period than one year. For electric lighting, including necessary expenses of inspection,

Electric Lighting.

on one or more of the principal streets of the cities of Washington and

Proviso.

Georgetown, thirty thousand dollars: Provided,

Limit per light.

That no more than fifty cents shall be paid for each light per night burning from sunset to sunrise, and each light shall be of not less than one thousand actual candle power. Harbor and river front: For the improvement and protection

Harbor front.

of the harbor and river front, the enforcement of laws and regulations. constructing and maintenance of wharves and buildings, and for other necessary items and services, two thousand five hundred dollars. For public scales: For repair and replacement of public scales,

Scales.

two hundred and fifty dollars. For public pumps: For the purchase, replacement, and repair of

Pumps.

public pumps, four thousand dollars. washington aqueduct.

Aqueduct.

For engineering, maintenance, and general repairs, twenty thousand dollars. public schools.

Public schools.

For salaries of superintendents, teachers, and janitors, secretary of the board, and clerks, including additional teachers, rents, repairs, fuel, furniture, books, stationery, new school buildings, furniture for 321 new school buildings, and other necessary items, nine hundred and fifty-eight thousand nine hundred and seventy-one dollars, namely: For officers: For superintendent first six divisions, at two thousand seven hundred dollars; superintendent seventh and eighth divisions, at two

Superintendents.

thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one clerk to superintendent of first six divisions and secretary to board of trustees, one thousand two hundred dollars: one clerk

Clerks, etc.

to superintendent of seventh and eighth divisions, eight hundred dollars; messenger to superintendent first six divisions, three hundred dollars; messenger to superintendent seventh and eighth divisions, two hundred dollars; in all, seven thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. For teachers: For teachers, not to exceed six hundred and ninety-three

Teachers.

in number, including teachers of manual training schools, to be employed at a rate of compensation not to exceed the rate provided by the present schedule of salaries, and at an average salary not to exceed six hundred and seventy dollars, four hundred and sixty-six thousand eight hundred and ten dollars; and no increase in salaries paid to teachers in grades now receiving nine hundred dollars or more except in cases of promotion to fill vacancies occurring before or after the passage of this act and except in salaries to principals of normal, manual training, and country schools and no increase in

No increase in salaries.

the number of teachers in any of such grades shall be made, and the minimum compensation shall not be less than at the rate of three hundred dollars per annum, and the names of and actual compensation paid to each teacher under this provision shall be reported to Congress at the beginning of each regular session by the Commissioners: Provided, That in assigning salaries to teachers, no discrimination

Proviso.

No discriminations.

shall be made between male and female teachers employed in the same grade of school, and performing a like class of duties. For teachers of night schools, who may also be teachers in the day

Night schools.

schools, five thousand dollars. For contingent expenses of night schools, live hundred dollars. For janitors and CARE of BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: For care

Janitors, etc.

of the high-school building, one thousand six hundred dollars; of the Jefferson building, one thousand four hundred dollars: of the Stevens building, one thousand one hundred dollars; of the Franklin building, one thousand one hundred dollars; of the Force, Sea-ton, Henry, Webster, Gales. Peabody. Wallach, Garnett, Sumner, Analostan. Curtis, and Dennison buildings, at nine hundred dollars each: of the Lincoln and Miner buildings, at eight hundred dollars each; of the Twining, Abbot, John F. Cook. Addison, and Randall buildings, at seven hundred dollars each; of the Amidon. Crunch, Morse, Brent, Bannaker. Blair. Wormlev, Anthony Bowen. Maury, Weightman. Bradley. Blake. Carberry, Giddings, Towers, Magruder, and Phelps buildings, at five hundred dollars each; of the Mott, Hills-dale. Anaeostia. Thompson, and Lovejoy buildings, at two hundred and fifty dollars each: of the Mount Pleasant. McCormick. Potomac. Greenleaf. Hamilton Road, Chamberlain. High Street, Montgomery Street, and Threlkeld buildings, atone hundred and sixty-five dollars each; for care of smaller buildings and rented rooms, at a rate not to exceed forty-eight dollars per annum for the care of each schoolroom. five thousand three hundred and seventy-six dollars; in all, thirty-seven thousand seven hundred and eleven dollars. For rent of school buildings, fifteen thousand dollars.

Rent.

Repairs

For repairs and improvements to school buildings and grounds, including construction of fireproof stairways in Lincoln school building, thirty-five thousand dollars. For sanitary improvements in old buildings, three thousand dollars. For contingent expenses, including furniture, books, stationery,

Contingent expenses.

printing, insurance, and other necessary items, twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars. 322 For fuel, twenty-two thousand dollars. For the purchase of tools, machinery, material, and apparatus to

Manual training.

be used in connection with instruction in manual training, eight thousand dollars. For furniture for new school buildings, nine thousand dollars. For erection of new school buildings and purchase of sites therefor.

New buildings.

as follows: Two in first school division, one in second school division, one in third school division, one in fourth school division, one in fifth school division, one in seventh school division, and two in eighth school division, three hundred and fifteen thousand dollars:

Proviso.

Size.

Provided, That no one of the foregoing school buildings shall be constructed with less than eight rooms. For erection of two new school buildings and purchase of sites therefor in sixth school division, twelve thousand dollars. That the plans and specifications for each of said buildings, and for all other buildings provided for in this act, shall be prepared by the inspector of buildings of the District of Columbia, and shall be approved by the. Architect of the Capitol and the Commissioners of the District, and said buildings shall be constructed by the Commissioners in conformity therewith. For Metropolitan Police.

Police.

For one major and superintendent, two thousand seven hundred dollars; one captain, one thousand eight hundred dollars: two lieutenants. inspectors, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; one chief clerk who shall also be property clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars: one clerk, nine hundred dollars; four surgeons for the police and fire departments, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; for additional compensation for privates detailed for special service in the detection and prevention of crime, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; nine lieutenants, at one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty-two sergeants, at one thousand one hundred and forty dollars each; one hundred and forty-five privates, class one, at nine hundred dollars each; one hundred and forty privates, class two. at one thousand and eighty dollars each: nineteen station-keepers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; nine laborers. at four hundred and eighty dollars each: one messenger, seven hundred dollars; one messenger, five hundred dollars; one major and superintendent, mounted, two hundred and forty dollars: one captain, mounted,

Contingent expenses.

two hundred and forty dollars; twenty-five lieutenants, sergeants, and privates, mounted, at two hundred and forty dollars each; one van-driver, three hundred and sixty dollars; one ambulance-driver, four hundred and eighty dollars; one assistant ambulance-driver, three hundred dollars; five drivers of patrol-wagons, at three hundred and sixty dollars each; rent of police headquarters and station at Anacostia, one thousand two hundred dollars; for fuel, two thousand dollars; repairs to stations, including police-court building and cells, two thousand four hundred dollars; miscellaneous and contingent expenses, including stationery, books, telegraphing, photographs, printing, binding, gas, ice, washing, meals for prisoners, furniture and repairs to same, beds and bed-clothing, insignia of office, purchase and care of horses, police equipments and repairs to same, harness, forage, repairs to vehicles, van, ambulance, and patrol-wagons. and expenses incurred in prevention and detection of crime, and other necessary items, fourteen thousand dollars: police signal and telephone system in third or fifth precinct, including horses and wagons, four thousand five hundred dollars;

New station-house.

additional story to First precinct station, four thousand five hundred dollars: purchase of lot and erecting and furnishing station-house in northeastern section of Washington, fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be 323 necessary: water, heating, and drying apparatus in six stations, at one hundred dollars each, six hundred dollars: in all, four hundred and six thousand live hundred and forty dollars. For the Fire Department.

Fire department.

For one chief engineer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one fire-marshal, one thousand dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; two assistant chief engineers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; nine foremen, at one thousand dollars each; eight engineers, at one thousand dollars each; eight firemen, at eight hundred and forty dollars each: two tillermen, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; ten hostlers, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; sixty-six privates, at eight hundred dollars each; four watchmen, at six hundred dollars each; one veterinary surgeon for all departments of the District government, four hundred dollars; repairs to engine-houses, two thousand dollars; repairs to apparatus and new appliances, three thousand dollars; purchase of hose, four thousand five hundred dollars; for fuel, two thousand dollars; purchase of horses, four thousand dollars; forage, five thousand five hundred dollars: for purchase of one new fire-engine, four thousand five hundred dollars; for erecting engine-house in southeastern

New engine and house.

section of Washington and furnishing same, twelve thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; hose-carriage for same, seven hundred dollars; contingent expenses, including

Contingent expenses.

office-rent horseshoeing, furniture, fixtures, washing, oil. medical and stable supplies, harness, blacksmithing, labor, gas, and other necessary items, seven thousand five hundred dollars; in all, one hundred and forty-one thousand two hundred dollars. Telegraph and Telephone Service

Telegraph and telephone service.

For one superintendent, one thousand six hundred dollars; one electrician, one thousand two hundred dollars; two telegraph operators. at one thousand dollars each: three telephone operators, at six hundred dollars each; one expert repairman, nine hundred and sixty dollars: two repairmen. at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; two laborers at four hundred dollars each; in all, nine thousand eight hundred dollars. For general supplies, repairs, new batteries and battery supplies,

Supplies.

telephone rental, wire, extension of the telegraph and telephone service, repairs of lines, purchase of poles, insulators, brackets, pins, hard ware, cross-arms, gas. fuel, ice. record-books, stationery, printing, office-rent, purchase of horses and harness, washing, blacksmithing, forage, extra labor, new boxes, and other necessary items, seven thousand dollars. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall not, after the

Telegraph, etc., wires to be put under ground.

fifteenth day of September, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, permit or authorize any additional telegraph, telephone, electric lighting or other wires to be erected or maintained on or over any of the streets or avenues of the city of Washington, and the said Commissioners are hereby directed to investigate and report to Congress at the beginning of its next session the best method of removing all electric wires from the air or surface of the streets, avenues and alleys, and the best method of interring the same under ground, and such legal regulation thereof as may be needed; and they shall report what manner of conduits should be maintained by the city of Washington, if any, and the cost of constructing and maintaining the same, and what charge, if any, should be made by the city for the use of its conduits by the persons or corporations placing wires therein, and upon what terms and conditions the same should be used when required so to do, and for such investigation, one thousand dollars is 324 hereby appropriated: Provided, That the Commissioners of the District

Proviso.

Permits.

may, under such reasonable conditions as they may prescribe, authorize the wires of any existing telegraph, telephone or electric light company now operating in the District of Columbia, to be laid under any street, alley, highway, footway or sidewalk in the District. whenever in their judgment the public interest may require the exercise of such authority—such privileges as may be granted hereunder to be revocable at the will of Congress without compensation and no such authority to be exercised after the termination of the present Congress. Health Department.

Health department.

For one health officer, three thousand dollars: six sanitary inspectors, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two food-inspectors, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one inspector of marine products, one thousand two hundred dollars: for one clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one clerk, one thousand dollars; one messenger, five hundred and forty dollars; one pound-master, one thousand two hundred dollars; laborers, at not exceeding thirty dollars per month, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; one ambulance driver, four hundred and eighty dollars; and for contingent expenses, including books, stationery fuel, rent, repairs to pound and vehicles, forage, meat for dogs, horseshoeing, painting, and other necessary items, four thousand dollars; purchase of one horse, two hundred and fifty dollars; collection and removal of garbage, fifteen thousand dollars; in all, forty-three thousand three hundred and ten dollars. Courts. For the police court: For one judge, three thousand dollars:

Police court.

one clerk, two thousand dollars; one deputy clerk, one thousand dollars; two bailiffs, at three dollars per day each; one messenger, nine hundred dollars: one doorkeeper, five hundred and forty dollars; United States marshal’s fees, one thousand four hundred dollars; contingent expenses, including compensation of a justice of the peace acting as judge of the police court during the absence of said judge, not exceeding three hundred dollars; books, stationery, fuel, ice, gas. and other necessary items, eight hundred dollars; for witness fees, three thousand dollars; in all, fourteen thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars. Defending suits in claims: For necessary expenses in examination

Defense in claims.

of witnesses and procuring evidence in the matter of claims against the District of Columbia in the Departments, and defending suits against said District in the Court of Claims, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, two thousand five hundred dollars. Writs of lunacy: To defray the expenses attending the execution

Writs of lunacy.

of writs de lunatico inquirendo and commitments made thereunder, in all cases of indigent insane persons committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane by order of the executive authority of the District of Columbia under the provisions of the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, two thousand dollars. Interest and Sinking-Fund.

Interest and sinking-fund

For interest and sinking-fund on the funded debt, exclusive of water-bonds, one million two hundred and thirteen thousand nine hundred and forty-seven dollars and ninety-seven cents. 325 Miscellaneous Expenses.

Miscellaneous.

For rent of District offices, three thousand six hundred dollars; for

Rent, etc.

general advertising, three thousand dollars: for books, and repairs of books for register of wills, two hundred dollars; to enable the register of wills to complete the assorting, briefing, and tiling the records and papers of his office prior to eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, including clerical service and purchase of file-holders and books, one thousand dollars: printing, checks, damages, forage, care of horses, not otherwise provided for. horseshoeing, fuel, ice, gas, repairs, insurance, rebinding and repairing records, and other general necessary expenses of District offices, seven thousand dollars; in all, fourteen thousand eight hundred dollars. For Reformatories and Prisons. For Washington Asylum: For one intendant, one thousand two

Washington Asylum.

hundred dollars: one matron, six hundred dollars: one visiting physician. one thousand and eighty dollars; one resident physician, four hundred and eighty dollars; one clerk, six hundred dollars: one baker, four hundred and twenty dollars; one overseer, eight hundred dollars; five overseers, at six hundred dollars each; one engineer, six hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, three hundred and fifty dollars; one second assistant engineer, three hundred dollars: five watchmen, at three hundred and sixty-five dollars each; one blacksmith, three hundred dollars; one hostle, one hundred and twenty dollars: one ambulance-driver, one hundred and twenty dollars; one female keeper at workhouse, at three hundred dollars; one female keeper at workhouse, at one hundred and eighty dollars; two cooks, at one hundred and twenty dollars each: three cooks, at sixty dollars each: one nurse, one hundred and eighty dollars: four nurses, at sixty dollars each; one teacher, three hundred dollars; in all, thirteen thousand four hundred and fifteen dollars. For contingent expenses, including improvements and repairs,

Contingent expenses.

provisions, fuel, forage, lumber, shoes, clothing, dry-goods, hardware, medicines, repairs to tools, cars, tracks, steam-heating and cooking apparatus, painting, and other necessary items and services, forty thousand dollars. For new kitchen, two thousand five hundred dollars. For tire escapes, six hundred dollars. For introduction of gas into Alms-House, three hundred dollars. For Reform School: For one superintendent, one thousand five hundred dollars:

Reform School.

assistant superintendent, nine hundred dollars; teachers and assistant teachers, three thousand five hundred dollars; matron of school, six hundred dollars: three matrons of families, at one hundred and eighty dollars each; superintendent of chair-shop, six hundred and sixty dollars: farmer, four hundred and eighty dollars; engineer, three hundred and ninety-six dollars; baker, cook, shoemaker, and tailor, at three hundred dollars each: two dining-room servants, seamstress, chambermaid, and laundress, at one hundred and forty-four dollars each; florist, three hundred and sixty dollars; watchmen, not exceeding five in number, one thousand one hundred and forty dollars; secretary and treasurer of board of trustees. six hundred dollars; in all, twelve thousand five hundred and ninety-six dollars. For support of inmates, including groceries, flour, feed, meats, dry

Support of inmates.

goods. leather and shoes, gas, fuel, hardware, table ware, furniture, farm implements and seeds, harness and repairs to same, fertilizers, books, stationery, plumbing, painting and glazing, medicines, medical attendance, stock, fencing, repairs to buildings, and other necessary items, including compensation, not exceeding nine hundred dollars, for additional labor or services, and for transportation and 326 other necessary expenses incident to secure suitable homes for discharged boys, not exceeding live hundred dollars: all under the control of the Commissioners, twenty-six thousand dollars. For two brick water closets with proper drainage and ventilation,

Construction.

one thousand two hundred dollars. For addition to hog-pen, one hundred and fifty dollars. For grading, draining, and improving grounds and roads, three hundred dollars. For completing boiler-house, new boiler, removal of boilers to new boiler-house. radiators, piping, connections, and laving same, four thousand dollars. Transportation of paupers and prisoners: For transportation

Transportation,

of paupers and conveying prisoners to the workhouse, four thousand dollars. For the Industrial Home School: For maintenance of inmates

Industrial Home School.

and salaries of superintendent and employees, the promotion of industries. and general repairs, and other necessary expenses, all under the control of the Commissioners; ten thousand dollars. For new boiler and connections, and repairing and restocking green houses, one thousand live hundred dollars. For Support of the Insane. For support of the indigent insane of the District of Columbia in

Support of Insane.

the Government Hospital for the Insane in said District, as provided in sections forty-eight hundred and forty-four and forty-eight hundred and fifty of the Revised Statutes, seventy-nine thousand one hundred and eighty-five dollars. For Charities. For the relief of the poor, fifteen thousand dollars.

Relief of the poor.

To enable the Commissioners of the District to furnish temporary

Washington Night Lodging Rouse.

food and lodging to indigent persons, male and female, to be expended in their discretion, two thousand five hundred dollars, and from this sum the Commissioners may allot to the Washington Night Lodging House Association a gross sum not exceeding one thousand live hundred dollars, to be expended in the discretion of said association. For the support and maintenance of the Columbia Hospital for

Columbia Hospital.

Women and Lying-in Asylum, fifteen thousand dollars. For the Womens Christian Association, four thousand dollars.

Women’s Christian Association.

For the National Association for Destitute Colored Women and Children, nine thousand dollars.

Association for Destitute Colored Women, etc.

To enable said association to care for colored foundlings, one thousand dollars. For the Children’s Hospital, five thousand dollars.

Children’s Hospital.

For Saint Ann’s Infant Asylum, six thousand dollars.

Saint Ann’s Infant Asylum.

For maintenance of the Church Orphanage Association of Saint

Church Orphanage.

John’s Parish of the District of Columbia, one thousand five hundred dollars For the payment of the debt contracted in completing the wing lately erected to the house of the Church Orphanage Association of Saint John’s Parish. Washington. District of Columbia, furnishing the same, and in making necessary repairs to said house, three thousand dollars; and for repairing the broken ground, terraces, and pavements, restoring fences, making entrances to, and providing heating apparatus for. the said Orphanage, one thousand dollars; in all. four thousand dollars. For the Washington Hospital for Foundlings, for erecting and

Foundling Hospital.

completing a ward for colored foundlings, five thousand dollars; for heating apparatus, six hundred dollars; and for maintenance, seven thousand dollars: in all, twelve thousand six hundred dollars. 327 To complete the erection of additional accommodations for the use

Saint Rose Industrial School.

of the Saint Rose Industrial School, five thousand dollars. To enable the board of managers of the Association for Works of

Association for Works of Mercy.

Mercy to discharge the balance of the indebtedness of said association incurred in the purchase of a building, two thousand dollars; for construction of wall, one thousand five hundred dollars: for maintenance, one thousand five hundred dollars; in all, five thousand dollars. For the National Homeopathic Hospital Association of Washington.

Homeopathic Hospital.

District of Columbia, for improvements upon the buildings, three thousand five hundred dollars: for maintenance, three thousand dollars; in all, six thousand five hundred dollars. For maintenance of the National Temperance Home, two thousand

National Temperance Home.

five hundred dollars. For the payment of the balance due upon the building now owned

Emergency Hospital.

and occupied by the Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, of Washington, District of Columbia, twelve thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. That hereafter the several institutions included under the heads of

Reports.

asylums, reformatories, industrial schools, and charities named in the annual appropriation acts for the support of the District of Columbia shall report to the Commissioners of the Distinct, on or before the first day of December of each year, a full and detailed account of receipts and expenditures, and all their operations, and said Commissioners shall transmit the same to Congress at the beginning of each regular session, with such suggestions and recommendations as they may deem pertinent, together with estimates for maintaining the same. Emergency Fund.

Emergency fund.

To be expended only in case of emergency, such as riot, pestilence, calamity by flood or fire, and of like character, and in all other cases of emergency not otherwise sufficiently provided for, five thousand dollars: Provided, That in the purchase of all articles provided for

Proviso.

Purchases.

in this act no more than the market price shall be paid for any such articles, and all bids for any of such articles above the market price shall be rejected. Water Department. The following sums are hereby appropriated to carry on the operations

Water department.

of the water department, to be paid wholly from its revenues, namely; For one chief clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks,

Clerks, etc.

at one thousand four hundred dollars each; one clerk, one thousand dollars: one superintendent, one thousand six hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand five hundred dollars; one messenger, six hundred dollars; one inspector, at three dollars per day nine hundred and thirty-six dollars; six inspectors, at nine hundred dollars each: contingent expenses, including books, blanks, stationery, forage, advertising. printing, and other necessary items and services, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, seventeen thousand eight hundred and thirty-six dollars. For engineers and firemen, fuel, material for high service, in Washington

Engineers, etc.

and Georgetown, pipe distribution to high and low service, including public hydrants, fireplugs, material and labor, repairing and laying new mains, and lowering mains, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars. For laying a new water-main from K street northwest down Fourteenth

New main.

street to B street southwest, including necessary connections, thirty-one thousand dollars: this sum to be paid out of the Treasury of the United States and to be repaid from the revenues of the water department for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety. 328FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 676, 677. 1888. For purchase of pump-house lot on U street northwest, Washington. District of Columbia, two thousand two hundred and seventy-five dollars. For interest and sinking-fund on water stock bonds, forty-four

Interest, etc.

thousand six hundred and ten dollars. For interest on account of increasing the water-supply, as provided in the act of July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, thirty-four thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars and thirty-nine cents. For sinking-fund on account of increase of water-supply, under act of July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two. fifty-two thousand three hundred and eighty-six dollars and ninety-six cents.

Sec. 2. That said Commissioners shall not make requisitions upon

Limit of requisitions.

the appropriations from the Treasury of the United States for a larger amount during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine than they make on the appropriations arising from the revenues, including drawback certificates, of said District.

Sec. 3. That all moneys received from sales of animals or material

Money from sales of property to be deposited to creditor District of Columbia and United States equally.

of any sort purchased under appropriations, other than for the water department, for the District of Columbia, made since July first, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the United States and the District in equal parts; and all balances of appropriations made for the District of Columbia under section three of the act of June eleventh,

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eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled “An act providing a permanent form of government for the District of Columbia,” remaining unexpended at the end of two years from the close of the fiscal year for which such appropriations were or may be made, shall be covered into the Treasury, one-half to the credit of the surplus fund and one-half to the credit of the general fund of the District of Columbia.

Approved, July 18, 1888.

Chap. 677: making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 328 1888-07-18 Chapter 677 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 677.—

An Act making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

July 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agricultural Department appropriations.

That the following sums be. and they are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, in full compensation for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, for the purposes and objects hereinafter expressed, namely:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. office of commissioner. For compensation of Commissioner of Agriculture, five thousand

Pay of Commissioner. clerks, etc.

dollars; chief clerk in said Department, who shall be superintendent of the Department buildings, two thousand five hundred dollars; chief of division of accounts and disbursing officer, two thousand dollars; one assistant disbursing officer who shall act as property clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk to disbursing officer, one thousand four hundred dollars; clerk to disbursing officer, one thousand dollars; one stenographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one engraver, two thousand dollars; one draughtsman, two thousand dollars: two clerks of class four, three thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks of class three, three thousand two hundred dollars; four clerks of class two, five thousand six hundred dollars: seven clerks of FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 677. 1888.329 class one, eight thousand four hundred dollars: eight clerks, at one thousand dollars each: six clerks, at eight hundred and forty dollars each: one librarian, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one engineer, one thousand four hundred dollars: one fireman at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one fireman, who shall be a steamfitter at nine hundred dollars: one assistant fireman at five hundred dollars; superintendent of folding-room, one thousand four hundred dollars; four assistants in folding-room at six hundred dollars each: one clerk in folding-room at six hundred and sixty dollars; two night watchmen at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; messengers, carpenters, laborers and charwomen, ten thousand dollars; in all, seventy-four thousand one hundred and sixty dollars. botanical division.

Botanical division.

One botanist, two thousand dollars; one assistant botanist, one thousand four hundred dollars; one botanical clerk, eight hundred and forty dollars; one assistant botanist, one thousand two hundred dollars. Section of vegetable pathology: One chief of section, two thousand dollars; one assistant, one thousand four hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all, for botanical division, nine thousand eight hundred and forty dollars. pomological division.

Pomological division.

One pomologist, two thousand dollars, one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all, for pomological division, three thousand dollars. microscopical division.

Microscopical division.

One microscopist, two thousand dollars; one assistant microscopist, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, three thousand two hundred dollars. chemical division.

Chemical division.

One chief chemist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant chemist, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant chemist, one thousand six hundred dollars; employment of additional assistants in the chemical division, when necessary, six thousand dollars; in all, eleven thousand nine hundred dollars. entomological division.

Entomological division.

One entomologist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant entomologist, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant entomologist or clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant entomologist or clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; in all, seven thousand three hundred dollars. division of economic ornithology and mammalogy.

Division of economic ornithology and mammalogy.

One ornithologist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant ornithologist, one thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant ornithologist, one thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk at six hundred and sixty dollars: and one clerk at six hundred dollars: in all, eight thousand and sixty dollars. experimental garden and grounds.

Experimental garden and grounds.

One superintendent, two thousand five hundred dollars. 330 museum.

Museum.

One curator of museum, one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant, one thousand dollars; one night watchman for museum building, who shall also act as night watchman for seed building, seven hundred and twenty dollars; in all, three thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. seed division.

Seed division.

One chief of seed division, two thousand dollars; one superintendent of seed-room, one thousand six hundred dollars; four clerks at one thousand dollars each: one clerk at eight hundred and forty dollars: in all, eight thousand four hundred and forty dollars. statistical division.

Statistical division.

One statistician, two thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks of class four, three thousand six hundred dollars; three clerks of class three, four thousand eight hundred dollars: four clerks of class two. five thousand six hundred dollars: five clerks of class one, six thousand dollars; seven clerks at one thousand dollars each; four clerks at eight hundred and forty dollars each; two clerks at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, thirty-four thousand three hundred dollars. forestry division.

Forestry division.

One chief of forestry division, two thousand dollars. miscellaneous.

Investigations and miscellaneous expenses.

Botanical division.

Botanical investigations and experiments—Botanical division: For purchasing specimens, paper, and all necessary materials for the herbarium, and for labor in preparing same; for investigations and experiments with grasses and forage plants, including the establishment and maintenance of experimental grass stations, and of other economic and medicinal plants, and for traveling and other necessary expenses connected therewith; and for employing local botanists for exploration and collection of plants in little-known Districts. and for special work for the improvement of the herbarium, and for artists for drawing and engraving, twenty thousand dollars. Section of vegetable pathology: For investigating the nature of the diseases of fruits and fruit-trees. grain, and other useful plants, due to parasitic fungi; for chemicals and apparatus required in the field and laboratory; for experiments with remedies; for necessary traveling expenses; for the preparation of drawings and illustrations, and for other expenses connected with the practical work of the investigation, fifteen thousand dollars, of which ten thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary may be applied to the investigation

Disease in peach trees.

of the disease in peach trees known as yellows and remedies therefor. Pomological information.—Pomological division: For

Pomological division.

within the United States and other necessary expenses in investigating, collecting, and disseminating pomological information, four thousand dollars. Investigating the adulteration of food.—Microscopical division:

Microscopical division.

For microscopical apparatus, chemicals, photographic illustrations, and other necessary supplies; for traveling expenses, and for the purchase of food samples and fibers in making investigations and examinations into the adulterations of food, one thousand dollars. Laboratory.—Chemical division: For chemical apparatus, chemicals.

Chemical division.

laboratory fixtures and supplies, purchase of samples, and necessary expenses in conducting special investigations, including 331 necessary traveling expenses, labor and expert work in such investigations, six thousand dollars: Provided, That the accounting officers

Proviso.

of the United States Treasury are hereby authorized and directed to allow credit to Norman J. Colman. Commissioner of Agriculture, in the sum of eighteen hundred and sixteen one-hundredths dollars,

Allowance to Norman J. Colman.

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on his account for “laboratory” for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, disallowed by the First Comptroller as per his report of adjustment of laboratory account numbered two hundred and forty-seven thousand five hundred and four, dated December nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five. And the accounting officers of the Treasury are authorized and directed to allow the suspended account of George B. Loring, late Commissioner of Agriculture, the several sums which were expended by him in the purchase of

Allowance to George B. Loring.

sorghum-seed and beet-seed, and for labor in the distribution of the same, from October first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, to September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, inclusive, which expenditures were made from the laboratory fund, so called, and which the First Comptroller of the Treasury has decided not to be properly chargeable to said fund, said allowance not to exceed the sum of twenty thousand eight hundred and seven dollars and eighty cents. Investigating the history and habits of insects.—Entomological

Entomological division.

division: For the promotion of economic entomology, investigating the history and habits of insects injurious and beneficial to agriculture, arbor culture, and horticulture; experiments in ascertaining the best means of destroying them; for publishing reports thereon; and for illustrations, chemicals, traveling within the United States, and other expenses in the practical work of the entomological division, twenty thousand dollars. For collecting and disseminating information relating to silk-Culture;

Silk culture.

for purchasing and distributing silkworm eggs, and for conducting at some point in the District of Columbia experiments with automatic machinery for reeling silk from the cocoon, and for expenses incurred in collecting, purchasing, preparing for transportation, and transporting cocoons, and for expenses of stations in connection therewith, and for necessary traveling expenses, twenty thousand dollars. And the Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby authorized to sell in open market

Sales.

any and all reeled silk and silk waste produced in these experiments, and to apply the proceeds of such sales to the payment of the legitimate expenses incurred therein; and the Commissioner of Agriculture shall make full report to Congress of the experiments herein provided for, and also of all sales and purchases made under this paragraph, with the names and residences of all producers of cocoons of whom purchases are made. For the encouragement and development of the culture of raising

Woman’s Silk Culture Association.

raw silk, five thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Woman’s Silk Culture Association of the United States, located at Philadelphia, and to be paid directly

Report.

to said association; and said association shall make a full and detailed report of the expenditures and results obtained under this appropriation, and also under the appropriation to said association made for the fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as provided by law, if not already made, to the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall transmit the same to Congress, and two thousand five hundred dollars for the same purposes and under the same restrictions and conditions, to the California Ladies’ Silk Culture

California Ladies’ Silk Culture Association.

Post, p.630.

Association of California, and for the continuation of the study and experiments by Joseph Neumann, of the wild native silkworm of California, two thousand five hundred

Report,

dollars: and the said Joseph Neumann shall report the results of such work to Congress through the Commissioner of Agriculture on or before the first day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. 332 Division of economic ornithology and mammalogy: For the promotion

Division of economic ornithology and mammalogy.

of economic ornithology and mammalogy; an investigation of the food habits, distribution, and migrations of North American birds and mammals, in relation to agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; for publishing report thereon; and for drawings, traveling and other expenses in the practical work of the division, four thousand dollars. Experimental gardens and grounds: For labor in experimental gardens

Gardens and grounds.

and grounds, the care of conservatories, plant and fruit propagating and seed-testing houses, the keep of the reservation, lawns, trees, roadways, and walks, twelve thousand dollars. For blacksmithing, the purchase of tools, wagons, carts, harness,

Tools, materials, etc.

lawnmowers, and other machinery, and the necessary labor and material for repairing the same: for the purchase of hew and rare kinds of seeds, plants, and bulbs for propagating purposes, including expense of material and labor in packing plants for distribution and for transportation, for necessary pots, tubs, watering-cans, and hose, materials for the destruction of insects, and all other necessary items for the cultivation and improvement of the grounds and arboretum; for the purchase of glass, paints, lumber, and tin for roofing and spouting, hardware, and for carpenter, painter, and other mechanical work necessary for keeping in good repair the conservatories, greenhouses, and other garden structures, fourteen thousand six hundred and forty dollars. Museum: For collecting and modeling fruits, vegetables, and other

Museum.

plants, for labor and material in preparing them for the museum, one thousand dollars. Seed division: For the purchase, propagation, and distribution, as

Seed division.

required by law, of seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, and plants, and expenses of labor, transportation, paper, twine, gum. printing, postal-cards, and all necessary material and repairs for putting up and distributing the same, and to be distributed in localities adapted to their culture, one hundred thousand dollars. An equal proportion of two-thirds of all seeds, trees, shrubs, vines,

Distribution.

cuttings, and plants shall, upon their request, be supplied to Senators. Representatives, and Delegates in Congress for distribution among their constituents; and the person receiving such seeds shall inform the Department of results of the experiments therewith: Provided,

Provisos.

Distribution of seeds, etc., uncalled for.

That all seeds, plants, and cuttings herein allotted to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates to Congress for distribution remaining uncalled for at the end of the fiscal year shall be distributed by the Commissioner of Agriculture: And provided also, That the Commissioner shall report,

Purchase.

as provided in this act. the place, quantity, and price of seeds purchased, and the date of purchase. But nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Commissioner of Agriculture from sending flower, garden, and other seeds to those who apply for the same. And the amount herein appropriated shall not be diverted or used for any other purpose but for the purchase, propagation, and distribution of improved and valuable seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vinos, cuttings, and plants: Put provided, however, That the Commissioner shall not distribute to any Senator, Representative, or

Distribution to be adapted to locality.

Delegate seeds entirely unfit for the climate and locality he represents, but shall distribute the same so that each member may have seeds of equal value, as may be, and the best adapted to the locality he represents. Printing seed-pockets, labels, postal-cards, circulars and-so-forth,

Printing, etc.

labor, paper, ink. type, and other necessary material for printing, and for purchasing and repairing presses, four thousand two hundred dollars; in all, one hundred and four thousand two hundred dollars. Collecting agricultural statistics,

Division of Agricultural statistics.

division of agricultural statistics: For collecting domestic and foreign agricultural statistics: for expenses of local investigations and compilations, and for necessary 333 traveling expenses; for statistical publications furnishing data for permanent comparative records; for compiling, writing, and illustrating statistical matter for monthly, annual and special reports, and for the necessary expenses of the same, including paper and envelopes, postal-cards and postage-stamps, sixty-five thousand dollars. For preparation of maps and charts illustrating the progress of rural

Maps.

production in the United States, and showing local crop distribution and limitation, five thousand dollars. Furniture, cases, and repairs: For repairing buildings, heating apparatus,

Furniture, cases, and repairs.

furniture, carpeting, matting, water and gas pipes, new furniture. and all necessary material and labor for the same, including, lumber, hardware, glass, and paints, seven thousand three hundred and fifty dollars. Library: For entomological, botanical, and historical works of

Library.

reference, works on chemistry, forestry, mineralogy, maps, charts, current agricultural works for library, miscellaneous agricultural periodicals, and the completion of imperfect series, two thousand dollars. Salaries and expenses Bureau of Animal Industry: For carrying

Bureau of Animal Industry.

Vol. 23, p. 31.

out the provisions of the act of May twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eight-four, establishing the Bureau of Animal Industry, five hundred thousand dollars; and the Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby authorized to use any part of this sum he may deem necessary or expedient, and in such manner as he may think best, to prevent the spread of pleuropneumonia. and for this purpose to employ as many persons as he may deem necessary, and to expend any part of this sum in the purchase and destruction of diseased or exposed animals and the quarantine of the same whenever in his judgment it is essential to prevent the spread of pleuropneumonia from one State into another, and of this sum an amount not exceeding fifteen thou sand dollars may be applied to the payment of expenses incurred during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: Provided

Proviso.

That fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, may be expended in continuation of the investigations and experiments,

Investigation of hog cholera.

to he conducted within the United States, into the nature, causes, and remedies for the prevention and cure of hog cholera and swine plague. Quarantine stations for neat-cattle: To establish and maintain

Quarantine stations for neat cattle

quarantine stations, and to provide proper shelter for and care of neat-cattle imported, at such ports as may be deemed necessary, fifteen thousand dollars. Division of forestry: For the purpose of enabling the Commissioner

Forestry division.

of Agriculture to experiment and to continue an investigation and report upon the subject of forestry, and for traveling and other necessary expenses in the investigation and the collection and distribution of valuable economic forest-tree seeds and plants, eight thousand dollars. To enable the Commissioner of Agriculture to continue experiments

Manufacture of sugar from sorghum.

in the manufacture of sugar from sorghum cane, including the purchase and transportation of samples and supplies, one hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That the Commissioner is hereby required

Proviso.

Report.

to make a separate report to Congress stating fully and accurately an itemized account of every expenditure made under this provision and the results of all experiments made, and also including the purchase and transportation of samples and supplies. Postage: For postage on return-letters, circulars, and miscellaneous

Postage.

articles for correspondents and foreign mail, four thousand dollars. Contingent expenses: For stationery, freight, express-charges, fuel,

Contingent expenses.

lights, subsistence and care of horses, repairs of harness, for paper, twine, and gum for folding-room, advertising, telegraphing. Drygoods, soap, brushes, brooms, mats, oils, paints, glass, lumber, hardware, ice, purchasing supplies, washing towels, actual traveling 334 expenses while on the business of the Department, and other miscellaneous supplies and expenses not otherwise provided for, and necessary for the practical and efficient work of the Department, fifteen thousand dollars. experimental stations. That to carry into effect the provisions of an act approved March

Experiment stations.

Vol. 24, p. 440.

second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States, under the provisions of an act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. and of the. acts supplementary thereto,” five hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars; ten thousand dollars of which sum shall be payable upon the order of the Commissioner of Agriculture to enable him to carry out the provisions of section three of said act of March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and to compare, edit, and publish such of the results

Reports.

of the experiments made under section two of said act by said experimental stations as lie may deem necessary; and for these purposes the Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to employ such assistants, clerks, and other persons as he may deem necessary. Approved, July 18, 1888.

Chap. 678: authorizing the Mississippi and Louisiana Bridge and railroad Company of Natchez. Mississippi, to construct a bridge over the Mississippi River at or near Natchez, Mississippi. 25 Stat. 334 1888-07-19 Chapter 678 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 678.—

An Act authorizing the Mississippi and Louisiana Bridge and railroad Company of Natchez. Mississippi, to construct a bridge over the Mississippi River at or near Natchez, Mississippi.

July 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mississippi and Louisiana Bridge and Railroad Company may bridge Mississippi River at Natehez, Miss.

That the Mississippi and Louisiana Bridge and Railroad Company of Natchez, Mississippi, a corporation duly incorporated under the

Railroad bridge.

laws of the State of Mississippi, be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct, maintain. and use a railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at or near Natchez at such point selected by them as the most suitable.

Sec. 2. That said bridge may be constructed of continuous, unbroken spans, or as a cantilever

Construction.

or suspension bridge, or a combination of these systems, together with such improvements as science and practical experience may suggest and as shall be deemed best, and to cross said river at right angles to the current thereof, and to be supported on iron cylinders filled with concrete or other material, with a superstructure of masonry or iron piling, or a combination of masonry and iron piling, or such other approved modes of support for the superstructure as may be deemed best.

Sec. 3. That the main channel-span shall not be less than seven

Spans.

hundred feet wide in the clear, to be placed at right angles to the direction of the current, and that the spans on either side of and next to the main span shall not be less than six hundred feet in clear width, and that the height in the clear of the spans and the location of the piers shall be approved by the Secretary of War before the bridge is

Proviso.

Height.

constructed: Provided, That the height of said span shall not be less than seventy-five feet.

Sec. 4. That the piers of the spans shall be built parallel with the

Piers.

current at that stage of the river, and that no ripraps will be permitted in the channel-way of the openings.

Sec. 5. That said Mississippi and Louisiana Bridge and Railroad

Notice.

Company shall give due notice by publication for one week in one or more of the newspapers in the cities of Pittsburgh. Cincinnati, Louisville. Saint Louis, Memphis. Natchez, and New Orleans, and shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a

Plans, map, etc.

design and drawings of the bridge and piers, and a map of the location, 335 giving, for the space of three thousand feet both above and below the site of the proposed bridge. the topography of the banks of the river, and the shorelines at high and low water, There shall also accompany the maps or drawings a profile of the bottom of the river for one thousand feet above and below the site of the proposed bridge, from the soundings as made by the United States Engineers of the Mississippi River Commission, or by its own engineers, and also to show accurately at the crossing point and location of the piers an exact profile, and also to show over the whole space of one thousand feet above and below the location of the proposed bridge the force and direction of the currents at low water, at high water, and at one intermediate stage, and the highest and lowest watermark for the years eighteen hundred and eighty-two, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and eighteen hundred and eighty-five, at Natchez, Mississippi.

Sec. 6. That said maps and drawings shall be submitted to the

Submitted to Secretary of War.

Secretary of War, with such other information as he may desire, subject to such modifications, changes, or improvements as may be suggested by him.

Sec. 7. That the maps and drawings shall be open to public inspection

Public inspection of plans.

at the office of the Secretary of War, and a duplicate thereof at the office of the Mississippi and Louisiana Bridge and Railroad Company, at Natchez. Mississippi, of which due notice shall be given by publication in one or more of the newspapers in the cities of New York. Washington. Philadelphia. Baltimore, Pittsburgh. Cincinnati. Louisville, Saint Louis, Memphis, Natchez, and New Orleans.

Sec. 8. That all parties owning or operating said bridge shall maintain.

Lights.

at their own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights on said bridge as maybe required by the Light-House Board for security of navigation, and shall in any event maintain all lights necessary for the security of navigation.

Sec. 9. That the bridge constructed under this act shall be a lawful

Lawful structure and post-route.

structure, and shall be known and recognized as a post-route for the transmission of mails, military, and munitions of war of the United States, as well as all merchandise and property; and in case of any unlawful obstruction of said river created by the construction of said bridge, the cause or question arising may be tried before the circuit court of the United States for Mississippi or Louisiana in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge is located: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Wagon and foot bridge.

Sec. 10. That the bridge hereby authorized may be constructed for the passage of wagons and other vehicles, and of foot-passengers, or animals of any description, but the rates of toll therefor shall be approved by the Secretary of War, and may be fixed by him from time to time at such reasonable amounts as he may determine: and all railroad

Use by other companies.

companies wishing to use said bridge for the passage of their trains shall have the right, on such terms as may be agreed upon between the owners of said bridge and the companies or persons applying to use the same; and if any disagreement shall arise between the parties as to the terms, the same shall be finally determined by

Terms.

the Secretary of War.

Sec. 11. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved: and if the Secretary of War shall at any time deem it necessary in the public interest to cause said bridge, or any part thereof, to be altered in any respect, the same shall be done at the cost of the parties owning or controlling said bridge; and any litigation in regard to said bridge may be had in the circuit court of

Litigation.

the Unit ed States for Mississippi or Louisiana within whose jurisdiction the bridge, or any part thereof, is located.

336FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 678– 689. 1888.

Sec. 12. That if the construction of said bridge is not commenced

Commencement and completion.

in two years from the passage of this act, and completed in five years thereafter, all rights hereby conferred shall cease and determine.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 679: to ratify an act entitled “An act creating the county of San Juan,” in the Territory of New Mexico. 25 Stat. 336 1888-07-19 Chapter 679 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 679.—

An Act to ratify an act entitled “An act creating the county of San Juan,” in the Territory of New Mexico.

July 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Act of New Mexico legislature creating San Juan County ratified.

That the act of the legislative assemble of the Territory of New Mexico, passed February twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven entitled “An act creating the county of San Juan,” be, and the same is hereby, ratified and confirmed.

Sec. 2. That nothing in the act approved July thirtieth, eighteen

Territorial legislatures may create counties.

Vol. 21, p. 170.

hundred and eighty-six, entitled an act “to prohibit the passage of local or special laws in the Territories of the United States, to limit Territorial indebtedness, and for other purposes.” shall be construed to prohibit the creation by Territorial legislatures of new counties and the location of the county seats thereof.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 680: authorizing the construction of a bridge across Flint River, in the State of Georgia. 25 Stat. 336 1888-07-19 Chapter 680 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 680.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across Flint River, in the State of Georgia.

July 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Americas, Preston, and Lumpkin Railroad Company may bridge Flint River, Georgia.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the Americus, Preston, and Lumpkin Railroad Company, an organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, its successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a bridge over Flint River, in the State of Georgia.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be a draw-bridge, to consist of

Draw.

spans of forty feet on each side, and a draw of one hundred and eighty-four feet in the centre of the stream; the spans shall not be less than thirty-eight feet above low-water mark: Provided, That if said

Proviso.

Unobstructed navigation.

bridge shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct the navigation of said river, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction: and all such obstructions shall be removed, and alterations made at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge.

Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure mid post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or freight passing over said bridges, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridges; and they shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads of the United States. And equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its

Postal telegraph.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

approaches for said postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 4. That said bridge shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawings of said bridge, for his examination and approval, and a map of its location. and shall furnish such other information as may lie required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and in all things shall be subject to such rules and FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 680, 685. 1888.337 regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War; and until said plan and location of said bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced: and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge, during the progress of the work of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge therein authorized lie not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved; and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 685: to authorize the building of a railroad bridge at Fort Smith, Arkansas. 25 Stat. 337 1888-07-19 Chapter 685 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 685.—

An Act to authorize the building of a railroad bridge at Fort Smith, Arkansas.

July 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company may bridge Arkansas River at Fort Smith, Ark.

That it shall be lawful for the Fort Smith. Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas, to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Arkansas River, at a point on said river at or near the city of Fort Smith, in the state of Arkansas, and to lay on and over said bridge a railroad track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall hereafter

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

be constructed to the said river, on either or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided; said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the builders and owners thereof, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals of all kinds, and for foot-passengers for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

Lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a. lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war, or other property of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation of the same over the railroads or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. Equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph

Postal telegraph.

purposes.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge shall be constructed with a draw or

Draw.

Spans.

accessible at all stages of water: that the spans be not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest point of the superstructure of said bridge; that the piers and draw rests of said bridge shall be built parallel with the current at that stage of the river which is most important for navigation, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto: and that no riprap or other outside protection for imperfect foundations be permitted to approach nearer than four feet to the surface of the water at its extreme low stage, or otherwise to encroach upon 338FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 685, 690. 1888. the channel-ways provided for in this act: Provided, That said draw

Proviso.

opening draw.

shall be opened by the company or persons owning said bridge upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats; and there shall be maintained. at the expense of the owners thereof, from sunset till

Lights.

sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Terms.

agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions which each shall perform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to the regulations for the security of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the owner or owners thereof shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high or low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for the full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until such plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War. the bridge shall not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change snail be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date hereof. And if any

Litigation.

litigation shall arise in regard to said bridge under the provisions of this act, the same shall be had in the circuit court of the United States in whose jurisdiction the bridge or any part thereof is located.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 690: for the relief of certain volunteer soldiers. 25 Stat. 338 1888-07-20 Chapter 690 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 690.—

An Act for the relief of certain volunteer soldiers.

July 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bounties to soldiers enlisting in 1861.

Time limit of muster repealed.

Vol. 17, p. 55.

That the act entitled “Au act in relation to bounties,” approved April twenty-second, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. be amended by striking out the words “before August sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one”: and said act, as hereby amended, shall have full force and effect from April twenty-second, eighteen hundred and seventy-two.

Sec. 2. That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and

Claims to be reconsidered.

they are hereby, authorized and directed to reconsider the claims of all soldiers and their heirs who may have been denied the bounty of one hundred dollars granted by the act of April twenty-second, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. under any construction of said act which FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 690– 692. 1888.339 has since been modified or rescinded, and such claims shall, if found correct and just, be allowed and paid, provided the soldiers were enrolled or enlisted for three years prior to July twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, under the proclamation of the President of the United States of May third, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. and the

Vol. 12. p. 1260.

orders of the War Department issued in pursuance thereof, and were actually mustered into the service of the United States and honorably discharged.

Approved, July 20, 1888.

Chap. 691: to provide for the sale of the site at Fort Omaha. Nebraska, the sale or removal of the improvements thereof, and for a new site and the construction of suitable buildings thereon. 25 Stat. 339 1888-07-23 Chapter 691 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 691.—

An Act to provide for the sale of the site at Fort Omaha. Nebraska, the sale or removal of the improvements thereof, and for a new site and the construction of suitable buildings thereon.

July 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Omaha Reservation, Nebraska, to be sold.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to sell the military reservation known as Fort Omaha, near the city of Omaha, in the State of Nebraska, and such of the buildings and improvements thereon as can not be economically removed to the new site herein provided for. In disposing of said property the Secretary of War shall cause the grounds to be platted

Plats to be made.

in blocks, streets, and alleys, if in his judgment it would inure to the benefit of the Government in making sale of said site, having due reference to the requirements of the houses and buildings located on said grounds, in such cases as they may be sold with the ground. The Secretary of War shall also cause the lots, lands, and buildings to be appraised and sold at public or private sale, at not less than the appraised value, having first been offered at public sale. The expense

Expenses.

of advertising, appraisement, survey, and sale shall be paid out of the proceeds of said sale, and the balance paid into the Treasury of the United States.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of War is authorized and shall purchase

Purchase of new site.

suitable grounds of not less than three hundred and twenty nor more than six hundred and forty acres in extent, to be situate within a distance of ten miles of the limits of said city of Omaha, in the State of Nebraska, and construct thereon tire necessary buildings, with appurtenances, sufficient for a ten-company military post, to be known as Fort Omaha, in accordance with estimates to be prepared by the War Department; and a sufficient sum of money, not exceeding two hundred

Appropriation.

thousand dollars, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to enable the Secretary of War to comply with the provisions of this act: Provided, That the

Provisos.

Title.

title to the lands authorized to be purchased under the second section of this act shall be approved by the Attorney-General: And provided further,

Limit.

That not more than one-third of said sum shall be expended in the purchase of a site: and the whole expenditure for site and improvement shall not exceed the sum of two hundred thousand dollars.

Sec. 3. That section one of this act shall be of effect when the purchase

Effect.

of a new site provided for in section two shall have been effected.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 692: to extend the limits of the Port of New Orleans. 25 Stat. 339 1888-07-23 Chapter 692 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 692.—

An Act to extend the limits of the Port of New Orleans.

July 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New Orleans, La.

Limits of port extended.

That the limits of the port of entry of New Orleans, Louisiana, shall be. and the same are hereby, extended so as to include that portion of the Parish of Jefferson lying between the Mississippi River, Lake Ponchartrain, 340FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 692– 694, . 1888. the upper line of the Parish of Orleans, left bank, and a line running parallel thereto, commencing at the Mississippi River at a point two miles above the upper line of the said Parish of Orleans, and extending to Lake Ponchartrain.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 693: relating to certain acts of the twenty-seventh legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico. 25 Stat. 340 1888-07-23 Chapter 693 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 693.—

An Act relating to certain acts of the twenty-seventh legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico.

July 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Issue of bonds by New Mexico legislature ratified.

That the act of the twenty-seventh legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, entitled “An act to create a funded indebtedness of the Territory of New Mexico to pay and discharge certain claims for carpets, furniture gas fixtures, gas, and water, and fuel, and for shelving the vaults and library room, and for insurance and other incidental and contingent expenses, now accrued and to accrue during the ensuing two years.” and approved February fourteenth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; and the act of the said legislative assembly. entitled “An act to provide for the payment of current expenses of the Territory until the tax income shall meet the same.” approved February twenty-fourth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and they are hereby, approved and declared valid acts of the said legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, and the said Territory is and shall be bound by the terms of the said several acts, and shall be held to the payment of the respective sums stipulated to be paid in the bonds, the issuance of which is provided in the said acts respectively, and in the manner and form therein prescribed.

Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty of the Territorial auditor to make

Sinking fund.

an estimate of the amount of taxes required to be levied in each county in the Territory, in order to raise a sufficient fund to pay all interest, together with a sinking fund for the payment of the principal, of all bonds issued under the provisions of the “Act to provide for the payment of current expenses of the Territory until the tax income will meet the same,” hereinbefore recited, when the same shall become due and payable.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 694: providing for the appointment of police matrons for the District of Columbia, defining their duties, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 340 1888-07-23 Chapter 694 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 694.—

An Act providing for the appointment of police matrons for the District of Columbia, defining their duties, and for other purposes.

July 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Police matrons to be appointed, District of Columbia.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be. and they are hereby, authorized to appoint three matrons for the police” department of said District, at a salary of six hundred dollars per annum, as soon as the necessary accommodations may be authorized and provided by Congress, and the work completed”.

Sec. 2. That it. shall be the duty of said police matrons to search,

Duties.

when necessary, examine, and care for the female prisoners who may be taken into custody by the police, and to take charge of lost or abandoned children while detained at a station-house to which a matron may be assigned, under such rules and regulations as the Commissioners of the District of Columbia may from time to time make.

Sec. 3. That no woman shall be appointed a police matron unless

Qualifications.

suitable for the position, and recommended therefor in writing by at least ten women of good standing, residents of the District.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 695: to authorize the location of a branch home for volunteer disabled soldiers in Grant County, Indiana, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 341 1888-07-23 Chapter 695 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 695, 696. 1888.341

CHAP. 695.—

An Act to authorize the location of a branch home for volunteer disabled soldiers in Grant County, Indiana, and for other purposes.

July 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

That the board of managers of the Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers are hereby authorized and directed to locate a branch of the Home at some suitable point in Grant County. State of Indiana. The same shall not be

Branch to be located in Grant County, hid.

located on a tract of land less than two hundred acres in extent.

Sec. 2. That said branch home shall be located, and the ground

Location.

purchased by said board of managers, within three months, or as soon thereafter as practicable, from the approval of this act.

Sec. 3. That within six months, or as soon thereafter as practicable, from the approval of

Building.

this act the said board of managers shall commence the erection of a suitable building or buildings on the ground so purchased for the use of said branch home. That said building or buildings shall be completed at as early a day as possible: Provided,

Proviso.

Gas.

That the citizens of said county shall drill a natural gas well or wells on said grounds, of sufficient capacity to furnish gas for heating and lighting said buildings, and shall supply an adequate quantity of such gas free of cost to the Government.

Sec. 4. That the sum of two hundred thousand dollars is hereby

Appropriation.

appropriated for the purposes hereinbefore mentioned and the improvement of the grounds of said branch home.

Sec. 5. That all honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who

Admission.

served in the war of the rebellion, who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise, and by reason of such disability are incapable of earning a living, shall be admitted into the Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 696: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River between Clay county and Jackson county, Missouri, at a point to be selected consistent with the interests of river navigation between Kansas City, Missouri, and a point within five miles below said city. 25 Stat. 341 1888-07-23 Chapter 696 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 696.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River between Clay county and Jackson county, Missouri, at a point to be selected consistent with the interests of river navigation between Kansas City, Missouri, and a point within five miles below said city.

July 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Randolph and Kansas City Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Kansas City, Mo.

That the Randolph and Kansas City Bridge Company, a corporation duly created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Missouri, its successors or assigns, be, and are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge and approaches thereto across the Missouri River, between Clay County and Jackson County, in the State of Missouri, at some point at least one-fourth of a mile from any other bridge, to be selected consistent with the interests of river navigation between Kansas City, Missouri, and a point within five miles below said city. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

trains, wagons, and vehicles of all kinds, steam and street cars, animals, foot-passengers, and for all road travel, for such reasonable rates of toll and under such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed by said corporation, its successors and assigns, and be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rat e per mile laid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways ending to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; 342FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 696. 1888. and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and

Postal telegraph.

Construction.

its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall be constructed as a ponton draw-span bridge, and shall contain a ponton draw-span of not less than four hundred feet in length, which draw-span shall be maintained over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with, and the bridge

Provisos.

Opening draw.

itself at right angles to. the current of the river: Provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly by said company, upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats or rafts, and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset

Lights.

till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or

Unobstructed navigation.

materially obstruct the free navigation of said river, and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners

Litigation.

of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the district court of the United States of the State of Missouri in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection

Existing laws.

of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation

Terms.

for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval. a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one-half mile above and one-half mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment

expressly reserved. And the right to require any changes in said structure or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 696, 670. 1888.343

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and Completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 700: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas River at or near Cummings’ Landing, Lincoln County. Arkansas. 25 Stat. 343 1888-07-24 Chapter 700 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 700.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas River at or near Cummings’ Landing, Lincoln County. Arkansas.

July 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas City, Arkansas and New Orleans Railway may bridge Arkansas River at Cummings’ handing, Arkansas.

That it shall be lawful for the Kansas City. Arkansas and New Orleans Railway, a corporation organized, chartered, and duly perfected under and in full accordance with the Statutes of the State of Arkansas, or its successors or a signs, to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Arkansas River, at a point on said river at or near Cummings’ Landing, Lincoln County, in the State of Arkansas, and to lay on and over said bridge a railroad track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall hereafter. be constructed to the said river, on either or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided; said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and. at the option of the builders and owners thereof, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

of all kinds, for the transit of animals of all kinds, and for foot-passengers for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War as to railway trains; and as to wagons, vehicles. animals, and foot-passengers, such rates as may be provided by the laws of the State of Arkansas.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act is subject to its limitations,

lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war. or other property of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation of the same over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. Equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches

Postal telegraph.

for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall be constructed with a draw or pivot

Construction.

span, which shall be over the main channel of the river at an accessible navigable point, and the openings on each side of the pivot-pier shall be of such width as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and, as nearly as practicable, both of said openings shall be accessible at all stages of water: that the spans shall be of such height above extreme high-water

Spans.

mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest point of the superstructure of said bridge as may be directed by the Secretary of War in the interests of navigation: that the piers and draw rests of said bridge shall be built parallel with the current at that stage of the river which is most important for navigation, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto; and that no riprap or other outside protection for imperfect foundations be permitted to approach nearer than four feet to the surface of the water at its extreme low stage, or otherwise to encroach upon the channel-ways provided for in this act: Provided, That said draw shall be opened by the Company

Proviso.

Opening draw

or persons owning said bridge upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats: and there shall be maintained, at the expense of the owners thereof, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as

Lights, etc,

the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

344FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 700, 701. 1888.

Sec. 4. That all railroad Companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches to the same, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use.

Terms.

shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rides and condition which each shall perform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to the regulations for the security of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the owner or owners thereof shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the hanks of the river, the shoreline at high or low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, actually showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for the full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until such plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within eighteen months and completed within four years from the date thereof.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 701: authorize the building of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Wabasha, Minnesota. 25 Stat. 344 1888-07-24 Chapter 701 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 701.—

An Act authorize the building of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Wabasha, Minnesota.

July 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wabasha, Minn., may bridge Mississippi River.

That the city of Wabasha, in the State of Minnesota, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge for the passage of vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot-passengers, across that part of the Mississippi River east of the main channel of said river, at a point opposite or nearly opposite the said city of Wabasha,

Tolls.

and to charge for such use such reasonable rates of toll as may lie approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

Postal telegraph.

have the right of way for telegraph, postal-telegraph, and telephone purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve, plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 701, 702. 1888.345 shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change snail be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and in case

Litigation.

of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction said bridge or any portion thereof may be located.

Sec. 4. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date hereof.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 702: making appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. 25 Stat. 345 1888-07-24 Chapter 702 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 702.—

An Act making appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

July 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal service appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated for the service of the Post Office Department, in conformity with the act of July second, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, as follows:

experimental stations.

Postmaster-General.

For mail depredations, and post-office inspectors, and fees to United

Mail depredations. inspectors. etc.

States marshals, attorneys, and the necessary incidental expenses connected therewith, two hundred thousand dollars. For advertising, sixteen thousand dollars.

Advertising.

Miscellaneous.

For miscellaneous items in the office of the Postmaster-General, one thousand five hundred dollars. office of the first assistant postmaster-general.

First Assistant Postmaster-General

For compensation to postmasters, twelve million eight hundred

Postmasters.

thousand dollars. For compensation to clerks in post-offices, five million nine hundred

Clerks in post-offices.

and fifty thousand dollars. For compensation to clerks in post offices for unusual business,

Additional.

R. S. sec. 3863, p. 754.

as contemplated by Revised Statutes, section thirty-eight hundred and sixty-three, twenty-five thousand dollars. For rent, lights and fuel for first and second class post-offices, five

Rent, light, and fuel.

hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For rent, light, and fuel to post-offices of the third class, four hundred

Proviso.

and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That there shall not be 346FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 702. 1888. allowed for the use of any third-class post-office for rent a sum in excess

Maximum.

of three hundred dollars, nor more than sixty dollars for fuel and lights in any one year. The Postmaster-General may hereafter allow rent, light, and fuel

Third-class offices allowed rent, light, and fuel.

Proviso.

Contracts.

at offices of the third class in the same manner as he is now authorized by law to do in the case of offices of the first and second class: Provided, That no contract for rent for a third-class post-office shall be made for a longer period than one year, nor shall the aggregate allowance for rent made in any year exceed the amount appropriated for such purpose. For miscellaneous and incidental items for the first and second class

Miscellaneous.

post-offices, including furniture, one hundred thousand dollars. For free-delivery service, six million dollars.

Free delivery.

Additional.

Ante, p. 157.

For the additional expense of the free-delivery service made necessary by the act entitled “An act to limit the hours that letter carriers in cities shall be employed per day,” approved May twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one million dollars. For stationery in post-offices, fifty-five thousand dollars.

Stationery.

Twine, etc.

For wrapping twine, eighty thousand dollars. For wrapping paper, forty-five thousand dollars. For letter balances, scales, and test weights, fifteen thousand dollars. For postmarking and rating stamps, and ink and pads for stamping and cancelling purposes, forty-three thousand dollars. office of the second assistant postmaster-general.

Second Assistant Postmaster-General.

For inland mail transportation, namely: Inland transportation by

Inland transportation.

Star routes.

steamboat routes.

star routes, five million four hundred thousand dollars. For inland transportation by steamboat routes, four hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For mail-messenger service, nine-hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Messenger service.

Bags and catchers.

For mailbags and mailbag catchers, two hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars. For mail locks and keys, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Locks and keys.

Railroad routes.

Freight.

For inland transportation by railroad routes, of which a sum not exceeding thirty thousand dollars may be employed to pay the freight on postal cards, stamped envelopes, and stamped paper from the manufactories to post-offices and depots of distribution, seventeen million dollars. For railway post-office car service, two million dollars.

Postal cars.

Railway postal clerks.

For railway post-office clerks, five million two hundred and forty-six thousand seven hundred and ninety dollars and twenty-one cents. For necessary and special facilities on trunk lines, two hundred

Special facilities.

and ninety-five thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty-three cents. For miscellaneous items, one thousand dollars.

Miscellaneous.

office of the third assistant postmaster-general.

Third Assistant Postmaster-General.

For manufacture of adhesive postage and special-delivery stamps,

Stamps.

one hundred and forty-four thousand one hundred and forty-eight dollars. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamps, and expenses

Distribution.

of agency, eight, thousand dollars. For manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and

Stamped envelopes, etc

letter-sheets, seven hundred and fifty-six thousand six hundred and eighty-seven dollars. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamped envelopes,

Distribution.

newspaper wrappers, and letter-sheets, and expenses of agency, sixteen thousand dollars. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 702, 715, 716. 1888.347 For manufacture of postal cards, two hundred and twelve thousand

Postal cards.

four hundred and fifty-five dollars. For the pay of agent and assistants to distribute postal cards,

Distribution.

and expenses of agency, seven thousand eight hundred dollars. For registered package, tag. and official and dead-letter envelopes,

Official, etc., envelopes.

one hundred and two thousand eight hundred and sixty-six dollars. For ship, steamboat, and way letters, two thousand five hundred

Ship, etc., letters

dollars. For engraving, printing, and binding drafts and warrants, two thousand

Printing, etc., drafts.

five hundred dollars. For miscellaneous items, one thousand dollars. That hereafter the postage on seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions,

Postage on seeds, roots, etc.

and plants shall be charged at the rate of one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof, subject in all other respects to the existing law. office superintendent foreign mails.

Superintendent foreign mails.

For transportation of foreign mails, five hundred and forty-seven

Transportation.

thousand dollars. For balance due foreign countries, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Balance due foreign countries.

Appropriation to meet deficiencies.

Sec. 2. That if the revenues of the Post Office Department shall be insufficient to meet the appropriations made by this act. a sum equal to such deficiency of the revenues of said Department is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply said deficiencies in the revenue of the Post-Office Department for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 715: to construct a road to the national cemetery at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 25 Stat. 347 1888-07-25 Chapter 715 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 715.—

An Act to construct a road to the national cemetery at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

July 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation for road to national cemetery, Baton Rouge, La.

That the sum of fifteen thousand dollars be. and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a graveled road from the Mississippi River to the national cemetery at Baton Rouge, in the State of Louisiana: Provided, That said road shall be constructed under the supervision

Provisos.

Contract.

of the Secretary of War upon a contract let to the lowest bidder: And provided further, That the city of Baton Rouge shall bind itself to keep the road in thorough repair

Repair.

and in good condition, and if necessary, to further bind itself to put in suitable curbs and gutters on each side of said road.

Approved, July 25, 1888.

Chap. 716: granting to the Newport and King’s Valley Railroad Company the right of way through the Siletz Indian Reservation. 25 Stat. 347 1888-07-26 Chapter 716 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 716.—

An Act granting to the Newport and King’s Valley Railroad Company the right of way through the Siletz Indian Reservation.

July 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Newport and King’s Valley Railroad company granted right of way through Siletz Indian Reservation.

That the right of way is hereby granted to the Newport and Kings’ Valley Railroad Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oregon, for the construction of its railroad through the Siletz Indian Reservation, beginning at a point on the easterly line of said reservation whore Rock Creek crosses said line and running thence westerly down the valley of Rock Creek and the valley of Siletz River to the western boundary of said reservation at or near the southwest corner thereof.

348FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 716. 1888.

Sec 2. That the right of way hereby granted to said company shall

Width.

be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad as aforesaid: and said company shall also have the right to take from said lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said

Buildings, etc.

railroad; also ground adjacent to such right of way for station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of road.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to

Compensation.

Plants, etc., to be approved by Secretary of the Interior.

way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroad. and including the points for station-building, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein, and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid: and the surveys, construction, and operation of such railroad shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry out this provision:

Provisos.

Consent of Indians.

Provided, That the consent of the Indians to said right of way shall be obtained by said railroad company in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe, before any right under this act shall accrue to said company:

Charges.

And provided further, That no greater rate shall be charged upon said road within said reservation for the transportation of passengers or freight than is charged for a like service outside of said reservation.

Sec. 4. That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage

Assignment. etc.

this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage

Provisos.

Mortgage.

said franchise, together with the rolling stock, for money to construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted herein shall be lost and forfeited

Completion.

by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order across said reservation within two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall accept this right of way

Condition of acceptance.

upon the expressed condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid. advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant of land or its occupancy than is hereinbefore

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned in this sect ion shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 6. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be in force from its passage.

Received by the President July 14, 1888.

Chap. 717: granting to the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company the right of way through the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. 25 Stat. 349 1888-07-26 Chapter 717 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 717. 1888.349

CHAP. 717.—

An Act granting to the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company the right of way through the Nez Perce Indian Reservation.

July 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oregon Railway and Navigation Company granted right of way through Nez Perce Indian Reservation, Idaho.

Location.

That the right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oregon, for the extension of its railroad through the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, from a point on the western boundary of said reservation on the Clear Water River, in Idaho Territory, in an easterly direction, following the valley of said Clear Water River and the south fork of said river and branches of the same in a generally southerly and easterly direction to the eastern boundary of said reservation; also from a point on the northern boundary of said Nez Perce Indian Reservation on Potlack Creek in section sixteen, township thirty-seven north, range three west, Boise meridian, by way of Potlack Creek to the Clear Water River.

Sec. 2. That the right of way hereby granted to said company shall

Width.

be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad as aforesaid; and said company shall also have the right to take from said lands adjacent, to the line of said road material, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said railroad; also, ground adjacent to such right of way for station-buildings, depots,

Buildings, etc.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such right

Compensation.

of way, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof, and also to ascertain and fix the amount of compensation to be made individual members of the tribe for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road: but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for until

Plats, etc., to be approved by Secretary of the Interior.

plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroad. and including the points for station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein, and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid; and the surveys, construction. and operation of such railroad, including charges of transportation, shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry out this provision: Provided,

Proviso.

Consent of Indians.

Sec. 4. That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage

Assignment.

this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said franchise,

Provisos.

Mortgage.

together with the rolling stock, for money to construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted

Completion.

herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order across said reservation within two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall accept this right of way

Condition of acceptance.

upon the expressed condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian 350FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 717, 718. 1888. tribes any further grant of land or its occupancy than is

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 6. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act.

Received by the President July 14, 1888.

Chap. 718: to grant to the Puyallup Valley Railway Company a right; of way through the Puyallup Indian Reservation in Washington Territory, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 350 1888-07-26 Chapter 718 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 718.—

An Act to grant to the Puyallup Valley Railway Company a right; of way through the Puyallup Indian Reservation in Washington Territory, and for other purposes.

July 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Puyallup Valley Railway Company granted right of way through Puyallup Indian Reservation.

That the Puyallup Valley Railway Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the Territory of Washington, be. and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing, owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway, telegraph, and telephone lines through the Puyallup Indian Reservation, or such parts thereof as may be hereinafter designated in this

Location.

act, said line to begin on the northwestern boundary of the said Indian reservation, near the city of Tacoma, running thence by the most practicable route through said reservation to the southeastern boundary thereof: thence to the town of Sumner, in said Territory of Washington, with the right to construct, use, and maintain such tracks, turnouts, sidings, and extensions hereinafter mentioned as such company may deem necessary and to their interest to construct along, upon, and in connection with the right of way hereby granted. Before work is begun the definite line and location of said railway is to be submitted to and approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 2. That a right of way sixty-six feet in width through said

Width.

Indian reservation, or the designated parts thereof, is hereby granted to the Puyallup Valley Railway Company, and a strip of land one hundred and thirty-three feet in width, with a length of two thousand feet, in addition to the right of way, is granted for such stations, sidings, or junctions as may be established

Stations, etc.

by said railway company for the proper and convenient operating of said railroad, with the right to use such additional ground, where there are heavy cuts or fills, as may be necessary for the proper construction and maintenance of the roadbed; but ground taken or used for such purposes shall not exceed fifty feet in width on each side of the right of way, or only as much thereof as may be included in such cuts and fills: Provided, That no part or parts of land included in these grants shall be used for any other purposes than shall be necessary for the construction, maintenance, and convenient

Provisos.

operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines: Provided further,

For railroad uses only

That the consent of the Indians to said right of way upon the said Puyallup Indian Reservation shall be obtained in such manner

Consent of Indians.

as the President of the United States may prescribe, before any right under this act shall accrue to said company: And provided further, That the location, construction,

Regulations.

and operation of said road through said reservation shall be subject to such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may provide.

Sec. 3. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Damages.

land, claim, or improvement held by individual occupants, according to any treaties or laws of the United States, compensation shall FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 718. 1888.351 be made such occupant or Claimant for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of said railway. In case of failure to make satisfactory settlement with any such claimant, the just compensation shall be determined as provided for by the laws of Washington Territory, enacted for the settlement of like controversies in such cases. The amount of damages resulting to

Compensation to Indians.

the Puyallup tribe of Indians in their tribal capacity by reason of the construction of said railway through such lands of the reservation as are not occupied in severalty, shall be ascertained and determined in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior may direct, and to be subject to his final approval: Provided further, That no

Secretary of the Interior to approve plats, etc.

right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroads, and including the points for station buildings, depots, yards, machineshops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing, and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein, and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid: Provided, That the amount of compensation which may

Disposition of award.

ultimately be awarded or adjudged against said railway company in respect of such last-mentioned lands, shall be paid to the Secretary of the Interior, to be by him expended on behalf of the tribe. for the benefit of their schools, or in such other manner as he shall deem best.

Sec. 4. That the maximum rate charged by the said railway company for the transportation of freight

Charges.

and passengers within the limits of the Indian reservation shall not exceed the rate charged for the same services in kind in the Territory of Washington: and Congress hereby reserves the right to regulate the charges for the freight and passengers on said railroad, and messages on said telegraph and telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in the said Territory within the limits of which said railway, or a part thereof, shall be located: Provided, That the said railway company

Provisos.

Mails.

shall carry the United States mail at such price as Congress may by law provide, and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation: And provided further, That the passenger rates of fare shall not exceed three cents per mile where

Passenger rates.

the distance is greater than five miles.

Sec. 5. That said company shall, as soon as the definite route and

Map of route.

line of said railroad is located through said reservation, cause a map to be made showing such line and location, a copy of which shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and a copy shall be also filed in the office of the principal chief or governor of said tribe through which said road may have been located; and after the filing of said map of location no claim for subsequent settlement and improvement upon the right of way or additional grounds for depots, stations, sidings, or switches shall be valid as against said railroad company.

Sec. 6. That the officers, employees, and servants of said company

Employees to reside on right of way.

necessary for the construction, operation, and management of said road, telegraph, and telephone lines shall be allowed to reside while so engaged, upon the said right of way. but at the same time be subject to the provisions of the Indian intercourse laws and such rules and regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance therewith.

Sec. 7 That the United States courts for the second judicial district

Litigation.

of Washington Territory, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress, shall have concurrent jurisdiction, without reference to the amount in controversy, over all cases arising between said railroad company and the tribe, as such, or individual members thereof, through whose territory Said railway may be constructed; and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is extended within the limits of the 352FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 718, 720, 722. 1888. said Puyallup Indian Reservation, without distinction as to citizenship of parties interested, so far as it may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and give effect, to all its enactments.

Sec. 8. That said railway company shall construct and maintain

Crossings, etc.

continually all fences, road and highway crossings, and necessary bridges over said railway wherever such roads and highways do now or shall hereafter cross said right of way or may by proper authority be laid out across the same.

Sec. 9. That all mortgages or conveyances executed and operating

Recording mortgages.

on any portion of this railway that may be constructed in the said Puyallup Indian Reservation shall be recorded in the Department of the Interior, and the record thereof shall be evidence and notice of the execution of the same, and shall convey all rights of property of said railroad company therein expressed. That said company shall not sell, assign, transfer, or mortgage this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road

Assignment.

Proviso.

Mortgages.

shall he completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said franchise, together with the rolling stock, for money to construct and complete said road:

Completion.

And provided further, That the right granted herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order within two years from the passage of this act, and it shall not be necessary in such case for a forfeiture to be declared by judicial process, or legislative enactment.

Sec. 10. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act.

Received by the President July 14, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for Iris approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 720: making an appropriation for the erection of a light-house on the highland (mainland) to the westward of Crooked River, Florida. 25 Stat. 352 1888-07-31 Chapter 720 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 720.—

An Act making an appropriation for the erection of a light-house on the highland (mainland) to the westward of Crooked River, Florida.

July 31, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Crooked River, Fla.

Appropriation for light-house.

That the sum of forty thousand dollars be. and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the erection of a light-house on the highland (mainland) to the westward of Crooked River, in Franklin County, Florida, said amount to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury.

Approved, July 31, 1888.

Chap. 722: to extend the leave of absence of employees in the Government Printing Office to thirty days per annum. 25 Stat. 352 1888-08-01 Chapter 722 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 722.—

An Act to extend the leave of absence of employees in the Government Printing Office to thirty days per annum.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Government Printing Office.

Employees to have 30 days leave a year.

Vol. 24, p. 91.

That the act entitled “An act granting leave of absence to employees in the Government Printing Office.” approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, be so amended as to extend the annual leave of absence therein described to thirty days in each fiscal year: Provided, That it

Proviso.

Pro rata leaves.

shall be lawful to allow pro rata leave to those serving fractional parts of a year.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 723: making May thirtieth a holiday in the District of Columbia. 25 Stat. 353 1888-08-01 Chapter 723 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 723, 724. 1888.353

CHAP. 723.—

An Act making May thirtieth a holiday in the District of Columbia.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Decoration Day.

To be a holiday. District of Columbia.

That the thirtieth day of May in each year, usually called ” Decoration Day,” shall be. and hereby is, made a holiday within the District of Columbia as fully in all respects as are the days mentioned as holidays in section nine hundred and ninety-three of the Revised Statutes of the District

Rev. Stats. D. C. sec, 993, p. 116. amended

of Columbia.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 724: to amend the act giving the approval and sanction of Congress to the route and termini of the Anacostia. and Potomac River Railroad, in the District of Columbia. 25 Stat. 353 1888-08-01 Chapter 724 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 724.—

An Act to amend the act giving the approval and sanction of Congress to the route and termini of the Anacostia. and Potomac River Railroad, in the District of Columbia.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad. District of Columbia.

Extension of. authorized.

Vol. 18, p. 328.

Vol. 19, p. 20.

That the act giving the approval and sanction of Congress to the route and termini of the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad, approved February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, and amended March twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-six, be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to authorize said company to lay tracks and run cars thereon from the intersection of its tracks on M street south with Seventh street east; along Seventh street to G street south; along G street to Fourth street east; along Fourth street to E street

Location.

south; along E street to Canal street; along Canal street to B street south, along B street south to Third street west; along Third street to Missouri avenue; along Missouri avenue to Sixth street west; along Sixth street to B street; north along B street to a point near the Center Market to be named by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia: Provided, That the said company shall complete the above-mentioned tracks and run cars thereon within one year from the approval of this act, and from the intersection of its trades on M street

Proviso.

Completion.

south with Second street west; along Second street to its tracks on Canal street: Provided, That said company shall complete the last-mentioned tracks and run cars thereon within two years from the approval of this act. The company is also authorized to extend its tracks and run cars thereon from its track at Seventh and G streets southeast herein mentioned, along G street

Extension to Congressional Cemetery.

to Seventeenth street east; along Seventeenth street to E street south: along E street to and beyond the entrance to the Congressional Cemetery at a point to be named by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, after the said streets shall have been improved.

Sec. 2. That the said company may be permitted to place or cause

Additional track on Anacostia bridge.

to be placed upon the Anacostia bridge an additional track, and the rails of both tracks shall be of such form as will offer the least obstruction to ordinary traffic, and subject to approval by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The said company shall also construct at least a single track, with necessary switches and turnouts, along Harrison street, in Anacostia. to the entrance to the grounds of the German Orphan Asylum, and run cars thereon within six months after laying the track mentioned on said bridge.

Sec. 3. That the said company is also authorized to extend its track

Extension to Insane Asylum.

and run cars thereon from its present terminus on Nichols avenue, near Anacostia, by the way of Nichols avenue to the entrance to the grounds of the Government Hospital for the Insane, and along said avenue and the Livingstone road to the District line.

Sec. 4. That should any part of the track extension herein authorized

Use of other tracks.

coincide with portions of any other duly incorporated street Railway in the District of Columbia, but one set of tracks shall be used 354FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 724. 1888. when, on account of the width of the street, or for other sufficient reason. it shall be deemed necessary by the Commissioners of the District: and the relative conditions of use and of chartered rights may be adjusted upon terms to be mutually agreed upon between the companies. or, in ease of disagreement, by the supreme court of the District of Columbia, on petition filed therein by either party, and on such notice to the other party as the court may order.

Sec. 5. That in the construction of the tracks herein specified the

Rails.

pattern of rail used shall be approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and in any extensive repairs to the tracks now owned by the company requiring new rails the pattern of rails shall likewise be approved by the Commissioners of the District of

Proviso.

To be level with streets.

Columbia: Provided, That all rails laid upon the streets of the city of Washington by said company under the authority of this act shall be on a level with the surface of the streets, and shall not project above the same.

Sec. 6. That the company shall place cars of the best construction

Cars.

on said railway, with all modern improvements necessary to the convenience and comfort of passengers, and shall run cars thereon as often as the public convenience may require, in accordance with a timetable or schedule adopted by the company, a copy of which shall be filed with the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and be approved by them.

Sec. 7. That the said Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad company

Reports.

shall, on or before the fifteenth day of January of each year, make a report to Congress of the names of all the stockholders therein and the amount of stock held by each, together with a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures from whatever source and on whatever account, for the preceding year ending December the thirty-first, which report shall be verified by affidavit of the president and secretary of said company; and said

Taxes.

company shall pay to the District of Columbia, in lieu of taxes upon personal property, including cars, tracks, and motive power for the next ensuing year, two per centum for the first ten years after completion, and thereafter four per centum of its gross earnings upon traffic, for the preceding year as shown by said verified statement, which amount shall be payable to the collector of taxes at the times and in the manner that other taxes are now due and payable, and subject to same penalties on arrears; and the franchise and property of said company, both real and personal, to a sufficient amount, may be seized and sold in satisfaction thereof, as now provided by law for the sale of other property for taxes; and said per centum of its gross earnings shall be in lieu of all other assessments of personal taxes upon its property used solely and exclusively in the operation and management of said railway. Its real estate shall be taxed as other real estate in the District of Columbia, and the tracks shall not be taxed as real estate: Provided,

Proviso.

Reduction of fare.

That whenever the net receipts of said company from its business upon said road shall, for any years, exceed ten per centum of the actual cost of such road, then the company shall, under the direction of the said Commissioners, reduce the rate of passenger fare to an amount as near as the same can be approximated, so that the net receipts of said company from its business upon such road shall not exceed ten per centum of the actual cost for the construction, equipment, and maintenance thereof.

Sec. 9. That Congress may at any time amend, alter, or repeal

Amendment.

this act.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 725: to provide for the closing of parts of two alleys in square one hundred and thirty-two. in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and for the relief of Charles Early and Corbin Warwick. 25 Stat. 355 1888-08-01 Chapter 725 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 725– 727. 1888.355

CHAP. 725.—

An Act to provide for the closing of parts of two alleys in square one hundred and thirty-two. in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and for the relief of Charles Early and Corbin Warwick.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alleys, square 132, Washington, D. C.

May be closed.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized and instructed, on the petition of all the owners of property abutting on those parts of the two ten feet wide alleys running east and west through square one hundred and thirty-two. in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, for a distance of ninety-six and four hundredths feet beginning at, and running east, from the east side of Nineteenth street (being that portion lying between lots one hundred and sixty-one and one hundred and sixty-two, and one hundred and sixty-nine and one hundred and seventy, in the subdivision placed on record in the surveyor’s office in the District of Columbia, in book fifteen, page twenty-seven), to declare said parts of said ten feet wide alleys closed: Provided, That the owners of the land abutting on that portion of said alleys to be closed in said square shall, as a condition

Proviso.

Other land to be dedicated for alley.

precedent to such action on the part of the Commissioners, file in the office of the surveyor of the District of Columbia a plat to lie approved by the Commissioners, dedicating to the use of the public, as a public alley, an area of ground equal to the area of the parts of alley ways declared to be closed, and sufficient for the purpose of connecting said alleys with, and making an outlet to, T street and S street at least ten feet wide.

Sec. 2. That the owners of the property abutting on the portion of

Conveyance.

said alleys which may be closed as aforesaid shall be held to have acquired all the right and title of the District of Columbia, or the city of Washington, in and to the portion of the alleys which may be closed under the provisions of the first section of this act, and which may be included within the extension of their several bounds to the lines of the new alley.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 726: to correct the records of the District of Columbia relative to certain real estate therein. 25 Stat. 355 1888-08-01 Chapter 726 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 726.—

An Act to correct the records of the District of Columbia relative to certain real estate therein.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Taxes on lots in square 226. Washington remitted.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to remove from the records of the District all evidence of indebtedness against lot G and part of lot F, in square two hundred and twenty-six. in the city of Washington. District of Columbia., so far as the said indebtedness relates to special assessment against said lots levied in the year eighteen hundred and seventy for special improvements along Pennsylvania avenue northwest: the owners of the said lots to give bond in double the sum of said assessment to indemnify the District against any loss in consequence of the operations of this act.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 727: to perfect the quarantine service of the United States. 25 Stat. 355 1888-08-01 Chapter 727 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 727.—

An Act to perfect the quarantine service of the United States.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Quarantine.

Punishment for trespass and other violations of law.

Vol. 20, p. 37.

That whenever any person shall trespass upon the grounds belonging to any quarantine reservation, or whenever any person, master, pilot, or owner of a vessel entering any port of the United States, shall so enter in violation of section one of the act entitled “An act to prevent the introduction of contagious or infectious diseases into the United States,” 356FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 727. 1888. approved April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, or in violation of the quarantine regulations framed under said act, such person, trespassing, or such master, pilot, or other person in command of a vessel shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a line of not more than three hundred dollars, or be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of not more than thirty days, or shall be punished by both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court,

Prosecutions.

And it shall be the duty of the United States attorney in the district where the misdemeanor shall have been committed to take immediate cognizance of the offense, upon report made to him by any medical officer of the Marine-Hospital Service, or by any officer of the customs service, or by any State officer acting under authority of section five of said act.

Sec. 2. That as soon after the passage of this act as practicable, the

Quarantine stations established.

Secretary of the Treasury shall cause to be established, in addition to

Ante, p. 43.

the quarantine established by the act approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, quarantine stations, as follows: One at the mouth of the Delaware Bay; one near Cape Charles, at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay; one on the Georgia coast; one at or near Key West; one in San Diego Harbor; one in San Francisco Harbor; and one at or near Port Townsend, at the entrance to Puget Sound; and the said quarantine stations when so established shall be conducted by the Marine-Hospital

Vol. 20, p. 37.

Service under regulations framed in accordance with the act of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight.

Sec. 3.

That there are appropriated for the purposes of this act the

Appropriations for stations.

following sums, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the construction, equipment, and necessary expenses of maintaining the same for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine:

For the Delaware Breakwater quarantine: Construction of disinfecting

Delaware Breakwater.

machinery, steam-tug, warehouse, officers’ quarters, and expenses of maintenance for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, seventy-five thousand dollars. For the quarantine station near Cape Charles, Virginia: For the

Cape Charles, Va.

purchase of site, construction of wharf, repair of present hospital buildings and officers’ quarters, disinfecting machinery, steam-tug, expenses of maintenance for the year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one hundred and twelve thousand dollars. For the South Atlantic Station (Sapelo Sound): Construction of

Sapelo Sound.

disinfecting machinery, warehouse, wharf, small boats, and expenses of maintenance for the year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, thirty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. For the quarantine near Key West: Purchase of site, construction

Key West.

of disinfecting machinery, warehouse, small boats, steam-tug. hospital buildings and officers’ quarters, expenses of maintenance for the year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, eighty-eight thousand dollars. For the Gulf quarantine (formerly Ship Island), provided for by

Gulf station.

Ante, p. 43.

the act of March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in addition to the amount appropriated by the act approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: For the expenses for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, fifteen thousand dollars. Quarantine station. San Diego Harbor. California: For the purchase

San Diego, Cal.

of site and the construction of disinfecting machinery, warehouse, small boats, hospital buildings, officers’ quarters, and for expenses of maintenance for eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, fifty-five thousand five hundred dollars. For the quarantine station at San Francisco, California; Hospital

San Francisco, Cal.

buildings and officers’ quarters, disinfecting machinery, warehouse FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 727– 729. 1888.357 and wharf, steam-tug, small boats, expenses for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one hundred and three thousand dollars. For the quarantine station at Port Townsend: For the purchase of

Port Townsend.

site, construction of disinfecting machinery, warehouse, small boats, hospital buildings and officers quarters, for expenses of maintenance for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, fifty-five thousand five hundred dollars.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 728: to authorize condemnation of land for sites of public buildings. and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 357 1888-08-01 Chapter 728 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 728.—

An Act to authorize condemnation of land for sites of public buildings. and for other purposes.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Land for public uses.

That in every ease in which the Secretary of the Treasury or any other officer of the Government has been, or hereafter shall be. authorized to procure real estate for the erection of a public building or for other public uses he shall be, and hereby is. authorized to acquire the same for the United States by condemnation, tinder judicial process, whenever

Condemnation.

in his opinion it is necessary or advantageous to the Government to do so, and the United States circuit or district courts of the district wherein such real estate is located, shall have jurisdiction of proceedings

Jurisdiction to United States courts.

for such condemnation, and it shall be the duty of the Attorney-General of the United States, upon every application of the Secretary of the Treasury, under this act, or such other officer, to cause proceedings to be commenced for condemnation, within thirty days from the receipt of the application at the Department of Justice.

Sec. 2. The practice, pleadings, forms and modes of proceeding

Procedure.

in causes arising under the provisions of this act shall conform, as near as may be, to the practice, pleadings, forms and proceedings existing at. the time in like causes in the courts of record of the State within which such circuit or district courts are held, any rule of the court to the contrary notwithstanding.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 729: to regulate the liens of judgments and decrees of the courts of the United States. 25 Stat. 357 1888-08-01 Chapter 729 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 729.—

An Act to regulate the liens of judgments and decrees of the courts of the United States.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Judgments of United States courts to be liens on property in States.

That judgments and decrees rendered in a circuit or district court of the United States within any State, shall be liens on property throughout such State in the same manner and to the same extent and under the same conditions only as if such judgments and decrees had been rendered by a court of general jurisdiction of such State: Provided, That whenever

Proviso.

Record under State laws.

the laws of any State require a judgment or decree of a State court to be registered, recorded, docketed, indexed, or any other thing to be done, in a particular manner, or in a certain office or county, or parish in the State of Louisiana before a lien shall attach, this act shall be applicable therein whenever and only whenever the laws of such State shall authorize the judgments and decrees of the United States courts to be registered, recorded, docketed, indexed, or otherwise conformed to the rules and requirements relating to the judgments and decrees of the courts of the State.

Sec. 2. That the clerks of the several courts of the United States

Indexes of judgment records.

shall prepare and keep in their respective offices complete and convenient indices and cross-indices of the judgment records of said 358FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 729, 730, 738. 1888. courts, and such indices and records shall at all times be open to the inspection and examination of the public.

Sec. 3. Nothing herein shall be construed to require the docketing

Record in same county not requisite to validity of lien.

of a judgment or decree of a United States court, or the filing of a transcript thereof, in any State office with in the same county or parish in the State of Louisiana in which the judgment or decree is rendered, in order that such judgment or decree may be a lien on any property within such county.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 730: for the erection of a public building at Opelousas, Louisiana. 25 Stat. 358 1888-08-01 Chapter 730 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 730.—

An Act for the erection of a public building at Opelousas, Louisiana.

August 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Opelousas. La.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States district and circuit courts, post-office, internal-revenue office, and

Site, plans, etc.

for other Government uses, at Opelousas. Louisiana. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed

Estimates.

in cost the sum of fifty thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for. shall have been approved by the Secretary of the

Limit.

Treasury; and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of fifty thousand dollars for site and buildings; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Louisiana shall cede to the

Proviso.

Title, etc.

United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 738: for the relief of certain settlers upon the school lands of Washington Territory. 25 Stat. 358 1888-08-06 Chapter 738 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 738.—

An Act for the relief of certain settlers upon the school lands of Washington Territory.

August 6, 1888.

Whereas sections sixteen and thirty-six of each township of land in

Preamble.

Washington Territory was reserved unto that Territory for school purposes: and Whereas on December second, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, the legislative assembly of that Territory, by an act duly passed. authorized the county commissioners of the several counties in that Territory to lease said lands for a term of years not exceeding six years, the money received therefor being placed in the school fund; and Whereas the lands so leased are greatly enhanced in value by the cultivation thereof, and the lessees thereof have made valuable improvements thereon and incurred large expense in reducing such land to a state of cultivation, and will incur much loss if they are caused to abandon their said improvements and cultivation: and Whereas the validity of the said leases is questioned: Therefore, 359 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Washington Territory.

Leases of certain school lands continued.

That the action of the county commissioners of the several counties of Washington Territory under the authority supposed to reside in the act of the legislative assembly of said Territory of December second, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, entitled “An act to provide for the leasing of school lands in Washington Territory,” when had in conformity to said act, be, and the same hereby is, confirmed, and that said act be, and the same is hereby, validated and confirmed.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 739: to provide for the issue of patents to certain persons for donation claims under the act approved September twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty, commonly known as the donation law. 25 Stat. 359 1888-08-06 Chapter 739 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 739.—

An Act to provide for the issue of patents to certain persons for donation claims under the act approved September twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty, commonly known as the donation law.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Title of certain donation claims in Washington and Oregon ratified.

Vol. 9, p. 490.

That in all cases where widows, or single women, in good faith, settled upon the public lands in the Territories of Oregon or Washington, claiming donation rights under the provisions of an act of Congress entitled “An act to create the office of surveyor-general of the public lands in Oregon, and to provide for the survey, and to make donations to settlers of the said public lands.” approved September twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty, or of the acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, or either of them, and filed the notifications and made the final proof of residence and cultivation required by said acts or either of them before the surveyor-general of the Territory or before the register and receiver of the proper local land-office, and received from such surveyor-general or from the register and receiver of the local land-office certificates in due form for such donation claim, and they, or their heirs or assigns, have since occupied and improved such claims, and there are no adverse claims thereto, and in all cases where, upon proof satisfactory to such surveyor-general or register and receiver, as the ease may be donation claims under the provisions of said acts or either of them, were set off to orphans by the survey or general of the Territory or the register and receiver of the proper local land-office, and certificates were issued for such claims, and the claimants, their heirs or assigns, have since occupied and improved such claims, and there arc no adverse claims thereto, the title of such donation claimants, their heirs or assigns, to such claims, is hereby confirmed, and patents shall be issued for such claims in conformity with

Patents to issue.

such certificates.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 740: for the erection of a public building in the city of Chicago, Illinois, to be used as an appraiser’s warehouse, and other public purposes. 25 Stat. 359 1888-08-06 Chapter 740 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 740.—

An Act for the erection of a public building in the city of Chicago, Illinois, to be used as an appraiser’s warehouse, and other public purposes.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chicago, Ill.

Public building.

Appropriation for appraiser’s warehouse, etc.

That the sum of two hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of erecting a public building upon the lot of ground, owned by the United States of America, on the corner of Harrison and Sherman Streets in the city of Chicago, Illinois, said building to be used as an Appraiser’s warehouse, and for other government purposes. Said building shall be constructed upon plans and specifications to be furnished by the

Plans, etc.

Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, and the said building shall be protected from danger by fire, by having an open space on every side 360 of at least forty feet including streets and alleys: Provided, That no

Proviso.

part of the sum hereby appropriated shall be expended until the State of Illinois shall cede to the United

Jurisdiction.

States exclusive jurisdiction over the same during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State, and the service of civil process therein

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 741: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot, passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Burlington, in the State of Iowa. 25 Stat. 360 1888-08-06 Chapter 741 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 741.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot, passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Burlington, in the State of Iowa.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burlington and Illinois Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi River at Burlington, Iowa.

That the Burlington and Illinois Bridge Company, its successors and assigns be and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, if in the opinion of the Secretary of War the same be a public necessity, a railroad, wagon,

Ante, p. 2.

and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at a place suitable to the interest of navigation, at a point at or near the city of Burlington. Iowa, and to lay on or over said bridge a railroad track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river, on either or both sides there of at or opposite said point. under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided; that said bridge shall not interfere with the

Free navigation.

free navigation of said river beyond what is necessary in order to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in case

Litigation.

of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in which any portion of said bridge or obstruction is located. Said bridge shall be

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

constructed to provide for the passage of railroad trains, and for the safe

Tolls.

and convenient passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, animate, and foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be fixed from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of the company building the same, be built as a drawbridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided,

Provisos.

Spans.

That if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall give clear headroom of not less, in any case, than fifty-five and one-half feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location; nor shall the spans of said bridge give a clear width of waterway of less than two hundred and fifty feet, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallels with the current of said river, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river, and give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred feet: And provided further,

Draw.

That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a pivot over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans giving a dear width of waterway of not less than two hundred feet on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall give a clear width of waterway of not less

Pivot pier.

than two hundred and fifty feet: Provided, That if the pivot pier of said bridge shall be constructed within less than four hundred and ten feet of the west shore of said river, the span constructed west of said pivot pier may be less than two hundred and fifty feet, and said spans shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where bridge shall be erected: And provided also. That

Opening draw.

said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of 361 boats, except when trains are passing over the draw; but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after the passage of trains. And such lights and signboards shall

Lights, etc.

be placed upon said bridge when constructed as the Light House Board may require.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post route upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, and for passengers or freight passing over said bridge than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph purposes

Postal telegraph.

across said bridge.

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall

Use by other companies.

have and he entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions

Terms.

as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, hi case they shall not agree.

Sec. 5. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

located under and subject to such regulations for the Security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval a design and drawing of the bridge and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are decided by the Secretary of War to be such as will not affect the interests of navigation, the

Aids to navigation.

bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and the said bridge shall be constructed with such aids to the passage of said bridge, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for confining the flow of water to a permanent and easily navigated channel, for a distance of not less than one mile above the bridge location, and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other water craft safely through the draw and raft spans, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and order to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning said bridge, and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structures; and for the safety of vessels passing at night there shall be displayed on said bridge, from the hours of sunset to sunrise such lights as may be prescribed by the Light House Board; and the said structure shall be changed or removed at the cost and expense

Lights etc.

of the owners thereof, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification by law. when the public good shall in the judgment of Congress, so require, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 6. That if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within two years from the passage of 362 this act, and be completed in four years from the same date, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall cease and be determined.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 742: authorizing the erection of a bridge across the Missouri River at Ponca, Nebraska. 25 Stat. 362 1888-08-06 Chapter 742 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 742.—

An Act authorizing the erection of a bridge across the Missouri River at Ponca, Nebraska.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nebraska and Dakota Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Ponca City, Nebr.

That is shall be lawful for the Nebraska and Dakota Bridge Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Nebraska, or its successors or assigns, to construct, under and subject to the conditions and limitations herein after provided, a bridge across the Missouri River at or near Ponca City. Nebraska, and lay on or over said bridge railway tracks for the more perfect connection of any and all railways that now are or which may hereafter be constructed to the Missouri River at or near Ponca City, or to the river on the opposite of the same near Ponca City, and

Railway, wagon, etc., bridge.

build, erect, and lay on and over said bridge ways for wagons and vehicles of all kinds, and for the transit of animals, and to keep up and maintain and operate said bridge for the purposes aforesaid; and that when said bridge is constructed all trains of all railroads terminating at said river and on the opposite side thereof, at or near Ponca City, Nebraska, shall be allowed to cross said bridge for reasonable compensation to be made to the owners of the same under the conditions and limitations hereinafter named.

The owners of said bridge may also charge and receive reasonable

Tolls.

compensation or tolls for the transit over said bridge of all wagons, carriages, vehicles, animals and foot-passengers: Provided, That

Proviso.

Regulations.

the Secretary of War, may at any time prescribe such rules, regulations and rates of toll for transit and transportation over said bridge as may be deemed proper and reasonable.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act, shall

Spans.

be built as a high bridge, with unbroken and continuous spans, all spans over the waterway to have a clear channel-way of not less than three hundred feet and a clear headroom of not less than fifty feet above high-water mark, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river and the bridge itself at right angles

Proviso.

Channel.

thereto: Provided, That the person or persons or corporation building said bridge, may, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, enter upon the banks of said river either above or below the point of location of said bridge and confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel, and to do whatever may be necessary to accomplish said objects, but shall not impede or obstruct the navigation of said river, and shall be liable in damages for all injuries to private property; and all plans for such work or erections upon the banks of the river shall first be submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval.

Sec. 3.

That no bridge shall be erected or maintained under the

Free navigation.

authority of this act which shall at anytime obstruct the free navigation of said river: and no bridge shall be commenced or built

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

under this act until the location thereof and the plans and specifications for its construction shall have been submitted to and approved by the Secretary of War; and any change in the plan of such construction, or any alteration in the bridge after its construction, shall be subject to the like approval.

And whenever said bridge shall, in the opinion of the Secretary

Changes.

of War, substantially obstruct the free navigation of said river, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction, or its entire removal; and all such alterations shall be made and such obstructions 363 be removed at the expense of the owners of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction, or alleged obstruction,

Litigation.

to the free navigation of the Missouri River at or near the crossing of said bridge, caused, or alleged to be caused, thereby, the case shall be commenced and tried in the district courts of either judicial District of Nebraska or Dakota Territory in which said bridge or any portion of such obstruction touches.

Sec. 4. That any bridge built under this act. and according to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transportation over the same of the mails, the troops and munitions of war. of the United States than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highway leading to such bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal

Postal telegraph.

Lights, etc.

telegraph purposes.’ Such lights shall be kept upon said bridge as the Light-House Board shall direct, am said bridge shall moreover be provided with all proper safeguards for the security of person and property.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That Congress may at any time alter, amend, or repeal this

Amendment.

act.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 743: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River in Montana. 25 Stat. 363 1888-08-06 Chapter 743 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 743.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River in Montana.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benton Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Fort Benton, Mont.

That the Benton Bridge Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the Territory of Montana, and having authority to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River at or near Fort Benton, in the county of Choteau in said Territory, be. and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, for the purpose of making a more perfect crossing of said river at all times during the year, a bridge across the said Missouri River at or near said Fort Benton, to be used by the said company, its successors or assigns, for all purposes of rail and

Railway, etc., bridge.

other transportation over said river.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

and built without material interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted. And in order to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge and of all accessory works for its protection, and a map of the location, for the space of one-half mile above and the same below the proposed location, showing the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the building of the bridge shall not be commenced; that the said bridge shall be at right angles to and the piers parallel with the current of said river; and if it be found hereafter that the said bridge or accessory works materially interfere with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and 364 privileges hereby granted, by reason of any defect or failure in the accessory works aforesaid to accomplish the purpose for which they are designed, it shall be the duty

Proviso.

of the Secretary of War to require the necessary changes to be made therein in the interest of navigation, at the expense of

Spans.

the owners: Provided, That as to any bridge built under tins act, if the said bridge shall be built of unbroken and continuous spans, it shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above extreme high water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, nor shall the spans of said bridge be less than one hundred and twenty feet in length, clear of the piers, and the main spans shall be over the main

Draw.

channel of the river: And provided also, That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed as a draw bridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot draw bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans at any point not

Opening draw.

less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark at the point of location, and of not less than sixty feet on each side of the central

Lights, etc.

or pivot pier of the draw; and the next adjoining spans shall be not less than one hundred and twenty feet in length: Provided, also,

Use by railway companies.

That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights and other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board may

Terms.

prescribe: Provided, also, That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges in the passage of same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in case they shall not agree. The owners of said bridge may also charge and receive reasonable compensation or tolls for the transit over said bridge

Tolls.

of all wagons, carriages, vehicles, animals, and foot passengers: Provided, That the Secretary of War

Regulations.

may at any time prescribe such rules, regulations, and rates of toll for transit and transportation over said bridge as may be deemed proper and reasonable.

Sec. 3. That any bridge and accessory works, when built and constructed

Lawful structure and post-route.

under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be a lawful structure, and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States, and Congress reserves the right to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 4. That equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be

Postal telegraph.

granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph across said bridge.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly

Amendment.

reserved, and the right to require any changes in the said structure or its entire removal at the expense of the owners thereof whenever Secretary of War shall decide that the public interests require it is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of the bridge herein

Commencement and completion.

authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 744: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Ocmulgee River, in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 365 1888-08-06 Chapter 744 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 365

CHAP. 744.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Ocmulgee River, in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad Company may bridge Ocmulgee River, Georgia.

That the assent of Congress is Hereby given to the Americus Preston and Lumpkin Railroad Company, an organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, its successors or assigns, to construct and maintain a bridge over the Ocmulgee River, in the State of Georgia.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed as a draw-bridge,

Draw.

and shall consist of one span of seventy-five feet and a draw-span of one hundred and eighty-four feet. The spans shall not be less than twenty-eight feet above low water mark: Provided, That if

Proviso.

said bridge shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct the navigation of said stream, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate

Alterations.

such obstruction; and all such obstructions shall be removed and alterations made at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge.

Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

Lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or freight passing over said bridges, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridges; and they shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes of the United States. And equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches

Postal telegraph.

for said postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 4. That said bridge shall be built and located under and subject

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

to such regulations for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawings of said bridge, for his examination and approval, and a map of its location, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and in all things shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War; and until said plan and location of said bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the building of said bridge shall not be commenced: and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge, during the progress of the work of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved; and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 745: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at Forest City. Dakota, by the Forest City and Watertown Railway Company. 25 Stat. 365 1888-08-06 Chapter 745 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 745.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at Forest City. Dakota, by the Forest City and Watertown Railway Company.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Forest City and Watertown Railway Company may bridge Missouri River at Forest City, Dak.

That the Forest City and Watertown Railway Company, a corporation duly organized under the general incorporation laws of the Territory of Dakota, 366 its successors and assigns, is hereby authorized to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River at or near Forest City, Potter County, Dakota, and also to lay on and over such bridge a railway track or tracks for the passage of railway trains; and said

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

corporation may construct and maintain ways for wagons, carriages, and foot-passengers, charging and receiving such reasonable tolls therefor as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed and built without

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure that object the said corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the Soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War

Provisos.

Spans.

the bridge shall not be built: Provided, That if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, to be the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, nor shall the spans of said bridge be less than three hundred feet in length, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river and not less than three hundred feet in length: And provided, also, That if any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a

Draw.

draw-bridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans of not less than one hundred and sixty feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall not be less than three hundred feet, and the headroom under such span shall not be less than ten feet above local high-water mark: Provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals

Lights, etc.

Use by other companies.

on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe: Provided, also, That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches

Terms.

thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War. upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval.

upon receiving such plan and map and other information, and upon being satisfied that the bridge built upon such plan, with such accessory works, and at such locality, will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act. to notify the company that he approves the same, and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location: and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or accessory works during the progress of the work thereon such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the

Litigation.

Secretary of War; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, 367 caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in any circuit court of the United States or any district court of the Territory of Dakota, within whose jurisdiction any portion of said bridge may be located.

Sec. 4. That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and

Lawful structure and post-route.

constructed under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be lawful structures: and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to such bridge, and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Use by other companies.

Sec. 5. That all railroad companies desiring the use of the bridge constructed under this act shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights, and privileges, relative to the passage of railway trains, cars, and locomotives over the same and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case

Terms.

the owner or owners of the said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all such matters of difference between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proof of the parties.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved: and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it. is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 746: granting to the Aberdeen, Bismarck and Northwestern Railway Company the right to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River, near Winona, Emmons County Dakota. 25 Stat. 367 1888-08-06 Chapter 746 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 746.—

An Act granting to the Aberdeen, Bismarck and Northwestern Railway Company the right to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River, near Winona, Emmons County Dakota.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aberdeen, Bismarck and North western Railway Company may bridge Missouri River near Winona, Dak.

That the Aberdeen, Bismarck and Northwestern Railway Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Dakota, is hereby authorized to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River, at such point as may be hereafter selected by said corporation, within ten miles of Winona. Emmons County. Dakota, due regard being had to the public convenience and welfare and to the necessities of business and commerce; and also to construct accessory works to secure the best practicable channel-way for navigation and to confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel at such point; and also to lay on and over such bridge a railway track, for the more perfect connection of any railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river at or opposite said point: and said corporation may

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

construct and maintain ways for wagons, carriages, and for foot-passengers. charging and receiving reasonable toll therefor, as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That the said bridge shall be constructed without interference

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

with the security and convenience of navigation of said river 368 beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure that object the said corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design of and drawings for said bridge, and a map of the proposed location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below such proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, with shorelines and soundings, and such other information as may be required for a full understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be

Provisos.

Spans.

commenced: Provided, That if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall have three or more channel-spans, and shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lower part of the superstructure of the bridge, nor shall the spans of said bridge be less than three hundred feet in length, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto: And provided, also,

Draw.

That if any bridge built under this act be constructed as a draw-bridge, it shall have a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with a span or spans not less than three hundred feet in length in the clear: and no river spans shall be less than three hundred feet in length in the clear, and the headroom under such spans shall not be less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto, that said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats, barges and rafts, and said corporation shall

Lights, etc.

maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall

Use by other companies.

prescribe: Provided also, That all railroad companies desiring to use said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all approaches thereto, under and upon such

Terms.

terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, in case the parties shall be unable to agree upon the same.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval.

upon receiving such plan and other information, and upon being satisfied that a bridge so built will conform to the requirements of this act. to notify the company that he approves of the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to erect said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or accessory works during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That said bridge and accessory works, when built and constructed

Lawful structure and post-route.

under this act according to the term sand limitations thereof shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads leading to said bridge: and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 5. That the United States shall have the right of way for

Postal telegraph.

such postal-telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government may construct or control; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies.

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Sec. 6. That Congress shall have power at any time to alter, amend,

Amendment.

or repeal this act, so as to remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge and its accessory works, or to prevent such obstruction: and the expense of altering said bridge or removing such obstructions shall be at the expense of the owners of such bridge.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and Completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 747: authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee River at or near Lamb’s Ferry. Alabama, and for other purposes. 25 Stat. 369 1888-08-06 Chapter 747 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 747.—

An Act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee River at or near Lamb’s Ferry. Alabama, and for other purposes.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cincinnati, Nashville and New Orleans Railroad Company may bridge Tennessee River al Milton’s Bluff or Lamb’s Ferry, Ala.

That it shall be lawful for the Cincinnati. Nashville and New Orleans Railroad Company of Alabama, a corporation duly and legally incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama, its successors or assigns, to construct and maintain a bridge over the Tennessee River at or near Milton’s Bluff or Lamb’s Ferry. Alabama. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and. at the

Railway, wagon and foot bridge.

option of the persons by whom it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Draw.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge shall be constructed as a draw-bridge, the draw or pivot pier shall be at such point in the channel of the river as the Secretary of War may direct, and the opening or passageway of said draw-pier shall be so protected and arranged that watercraft can be worked through it at any and all times; and the draw-span shall not be of less width than the widest, draw-spans authorized by Congress for any bridge on the Tennessee River, and the lowest point of said draw-span shall be as high above the water as the highest draw-span connected with any bridge over the Tennessee River, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with and the bridge itself at right angles to the current of the river: Provided, also,

Provisos.

That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights

Lights.

or other signals on said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river: and if any bridge erected

Unobstructed navigation.

under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and 370 all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners

Litigation.

of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the cause may be brought in the circuit court of the United States of the State of Alabama in whose jurisdiction any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be

Existing laws.

located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Terms.

and the several Railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use. shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 748: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Hillsborough River, at a point in the town of New Smyrna, in the county of Volusia and State of Florida. 25 Stat. 370 1888-08-06 Chapter 748 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 748.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Hillsborough River, at a point in the town of New Smyrna, in the county of Volusia and State of Florida.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Atlantic and Western Railroad Company may bridge Hillsborough River at New Smyrna, Fla.

That the Atlantic and Western Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, its successors and assigns, be, and are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Hillsborough River, in the county of Volusia. State of Florida, at the most accessible point on said river, in the town of New Smyrna, in said county and State, Said bridge

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds for the 371 transit of animals and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved, from time to time, by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

without interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said river; and in order to secure a compliance with these conditions the corporation, previous to commencing the construction of the bridge, shall submit to the Secretary of War a plan of the bridge and of any accessory works, together with a detailed map of the river at the proposed site of the bridge and for a distance of a mile above and below the site, together with all other information touching said bridge and river and accessory works as may be deemed requisite by the Secretary of War to determine whether the said bridge when built, will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act: Provided, That the

Provisos.

Piers.

piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, with clear openings between them, the axis of the bridge as nearly as possible at right angles thereto, and the lowest part of the superstructure at least six feet above the level of the water

Draw.

at its highest stage: And Provided, also, That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at the most accessible and navigable point, and with spans of not less than one hundred feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot-pier of the draw, and with the piers adjacent to the draw openings provided with suitable guide cribs or piers: Provided also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said

Lights, etc.

company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval.

upon receiving any such plan and map and other information, and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan and with such accessory works and at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify the company that he approves of the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location, but until the Secretary of War approves of the plan and location of said bridge and accessory works and notifies the company of the same, the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That any bridge and accessory works, when built and constructed

Lawful structure and post-route.

under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be a lawful structure; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge: and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge, shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes; and Congress

Postal telegraph.

reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 5. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Terms.

to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved; and the right to require any changes in said structure, or entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever Congress shall decide that the public interests require it, is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three year from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 749: to authorize the construction and maintenance of a pile bridge over the Halifax River at Daytona. Volusia County, Florida. 25 Stat. 372 1888-08-06 Chapter 749 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 749.—

An Act to authorize the construction and maintenance of a pile bridge over the Halifax River at Daytona. Volusia County, Florida.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Halifax River Bridge and Street Railway Company may bridge Halifax River at Daytona, Fla.

That to the Halifax River Bridge and Street Railway Company, a body corporate existing by and under the laws of the State of Florida, its successors or assigns, is granted the consent of the Government to construct and maintain a pile bridge provided with a suitable draw, over the Halifax River at Daytona. Volusia County. Florida, to be used for the

Railway, wagon, and foot, bridge.

passage of foot-passengers, animals, and vehicles of all kinds, tor reasonable rates of toll, to be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War, and. at the option of the company, to be used for the passage of railway trains and streetcars.

Sec. 2. That the draw of said bridge shall be in charge of some

Opening draw.

person, so that at all times the same may, without unnecessary delay, be opened for the passage of steam and sail boats or other watercraft navigating said river, and said company shall maintain, at. its own

Lights.

expense, such lights on the bridge as may be required by the Light-House Board for the safety of navigation.

Sec. 3. That the bridge constructed under this act shall be a lawful

lawful structure and post-route.

structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which, also, no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than other persons pay for like transportation; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of

Postal telegraph.

Use by other companies.

a way for postal telegraph across said bridge, and all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway

Terms

trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or anyone of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon hearing of the allegations and

Provisos.

proofs of the parties: Provided, That before this act shall take effect the plans therefor and the location of said bridge shall be submitted to and approved by the Secretary of War, and the company shall further submit

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

to him a detailed map of the river at the proposed site, and for one mile above and one mile below the same, giving the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information 373 as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: And provided further, That the right to alter or amend this act,

Amendment.

so as to prevent or remove all material obstructions to the navigation of said river, is hereby expressly reserved, and all changes or alterations so required shall be made at the expense of the parties owning or controlling said bridge.

Sec 4. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year, and completed within three years, from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 750: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Saint John’s River, between De Land Landing and Lake Monroe, in the State of Florida. 25 Stat. 373 1888-08-06 Chapter 750 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 750.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Saint John’s River, between De Land Landing and Lake Monroe, in the State of Florida.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Atlantic and Western Railroad Company may bridge Saint John’s River, Fla.

That the Atlantic and Western Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, its successors and assigns, be, and are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge and approaches thereto, over the Saint John’s River, in the State of Florida, at any accessible point between De Land Landing and Lake Monroe, on said river. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

which it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals and for foot passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be approved, from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Provisos.

Piers.

requisite by the Secretary of War to determine whether the said bridge when built will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act: Provided, That the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river, with clear openings between them and the axis of the bridge as nearly as possible

Draw.

at right angles to the current. and that the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge shall be at least four feet above the surface of the river at its highest Hood stage, and with the piers adjacent to the draw-span provided with suitable guide piers or cribs: And provided, also, That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans of not less than one hundred feet in length in the clear on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw: Provided also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals

Lights, etc.

on said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Terms.

upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval.

upon receiving any such plan and map and other information and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan with such accessory works and at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act. to notify the company that he approves the same and Upon receiving such notification, the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location: but until the Secretary of War approves the plan and location of said bridge and accessory works and shall notify the company of the same, the bridge shall not be commenced or built: and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That any bridge and accessory works, when built and constructed

Lawful stucture and post-route

under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be a lawful structure; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for

Postal telegraph.

postal telegraph purposes; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

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CHAP. 751.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Oostanaula River, at or near Rome, Georgia.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chattanooga. Rome and Columbus Railroad Company may bridge Oostanaula River at Rome, Ga.

That the Chattanooga. Rome and Columbus Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia, lie. and the same is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge across the Oostanaula River, and approaches to said bridge, at or near Rome, in the county of Floyd, and State of Georgia, for the passage of railway trains.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

Lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a poste-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mail, troops and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge: and equal 375 privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge for postal-telegraph purposes: that the said bridge shall

Postal telegraph.

be constructed, either by draw, span, or otherwise, that a free and unobstructed passageway may be secured to all watercraft navigating said river at the point aforesaid: Provided, That if said bridge

Proviso.

authorized to be constructed under this act shall be constructed as a draw-bridge, the draw shall be opened promptly upon the reasonable

Draw.

signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such

Lights, etc.

lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Terms.

and in ease the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several Railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved; and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same, at its own expense, Furthermore, if the construction

Commencement and completion.

of said bridge shall not be commenced within two and completed within four years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 752: authorizing the Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern Railway Company to construct and maintain bridges across Bayou Bartholomew and across Ouachita, Red. Little, and Sabine Rivers in Louisiana. 25 Stat. 375 1888-08-06 Chapter 752 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 752.—

An Act authorizing the Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern Railway Company to construct and maintain bridges across Bayou Bartholomew and across Ouachita, Red. Little, and Sabine Rivers in Louisiana.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern Railway Company may bridge Bayou Bartholomew and Ouachita, Little, Red, and Sabine Rivers, La.

That the Houston. Central Arkansas and Northern Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the States of Louisiana and Arkansas, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain bridges across Bayou Bartholomew. Ouachita River. Little River. Red River, and Sabine River, in the State of Louisiana, at such points as may hereafter be selected by said railway company 376 for crossing said rivers with its railroad line. Said bridges shall be

Railway, wagon, anti foot bridges.

constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and at the option of the said railway company by whom they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be fixed by said railway company, and approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That said bridges built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations shall be lawful structures, and shall be recognized and known as post-routes, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridges, and they shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridges shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridges, and its

Postal telegraph.

Unobstructed navigation.

approaches, for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That if said bridge or bridges erected and maintained under the authority of this act shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the tree navigation of said bayou or river, or shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War. obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge or bridges to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and such alteration shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said bayou or rivers,

Litigation.

or either of them, the case may be brought in the district court of the United States of the State of Louisiana in which any portion of said obstruction or

Proviso.

Existing laws.

bridge may be located: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt said bridge or bridges from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

or bridges shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the

Compensation.

approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use,

Sec. 5. That the bridge or bridges authorized to be constructed

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said bayou and rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of said bridge or bridges, and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location of the bridge or bridges, the topography of the banks of the bayou or rivers, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such or her information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plans and location of the bridges are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge or bridges shall not be built, and should any change be made in the plan of the said bridge or bridges during the progress of

Changes.

construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. and said structure or structures, shall be changed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof from time to time as the Secretary of War may direct so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said bayou or rivers.

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Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within four years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

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CHAP. 753.—

An Act to authorize the Macon, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Railroad Company to build bridges across the Black Warrior River and the Tombigbee River, in Alabama.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Macon, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Railroad Company may bridge Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers.

That the Macon. Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of Alabama, be, and is hereby, authorized to erect and maintain bridges across the Black Warrior River at or near Foster’s Ferry, or at such point near said ferry as shall be selected by said railroad company for crossing said river with their railroad line, and across the Tombigbee River in or near township twelve, at such point as shall be selected by said railroad company for crossing said river with their railroad line, the said bridges to have each a draw-span, so as not to interfere with the navigation of said river: Provided, That any bridge constructed under this act

Proviso.

lawful structures and post-routes.

and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known and recognized as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridges, and equal privileges in the use of said bridges shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridges and their approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Sec. 2. That the plan and location of said bridges, with a detailed map of the rivers at the proposed sites of the bridges and near thereto, exhibiting the depths and currents, shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval, and until he approves the plans and location of said bridges they shall not be built; but upon the approval of said-plans by the Secretary of War the said company or corporation may proceed to the erection of said bridges in conformity with said approved plan, and should any change be made in the plans of said bridges during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War. And there shall be displayed on said bridges from sunset to sunrise such lights or other signals as may be prescribed by

Lights.

the Light-House Board.

Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

this act at any time; and that if at any time navigation of said rivers shall in any manner be obstructed or impaired by the said bridges, the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall be his duty, to require the said railroad company to alter and change the said bridges, at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment;

Unobstructed navigation.

and if upon reasonable notice to said railroad company to make such changes or improvements the said company fails to do so, the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said company, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation of the said rivers

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Sec. 4. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years, and completed within four years, from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

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CHAP. 754.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Chattahoochee River in the State of Georgia.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad Company may bridge Chattahoochee River, Ga.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad Company, an organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, its successors and assigns, to construct and

Location.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

maintain a bridge over the Chattahoochee River in the State of Georgia.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawings of said bridge, for his examination and approval, and a map of its location, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and in all things shall be subject to such rules and regulations, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War; and until said plan and location of said bridge are approved by the Secretary of War said bridge shall not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge, during the progress of the work of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

Lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; And they shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads of the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have

Postal telegraph.

Proviso.

Use by other companies.

the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes; Provided also, That other railroad companies shall have the right to run their cars over said bridge, upon such just and reasonable terms as may be agreed upon by them and the corporation owning or controlling said bridge, and if the parties cannot agree,

Terms.

Amendment.

then the terms shall be determined by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That the right, to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved; and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 5 That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

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CHAP. 755.—

An Act to authorize the construct ion of a bridge across the Alabama River.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alabama Great Northwestern Rail-way Company may bridge Alabama River at Montgomery, Ala.

That the Alabama Great Northwestern Railway Company, a corporation. existing under the laws of the State of Alabama, and having authority to build its 379 line of railroad from a point in the State of Alabama at or near Montgomery through the State of Alabama to a point at or near the town of Tuscaloosa, in said State, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, for the purpose of making a more perfect connection of its said line, the following railroad bridge, to be used by it. its successors or assigns, for railway purposes,

Railroad bridge.

over the rivers and at the localities named following, that is to say, across the Alabama River near the city of Montgomery, in the State of Alabama, at the most suitable and convenient point within ten miles of said city of Montgomery.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Unobstructed navigation.

and built without interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said river, beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure a compliance with these conditions, the corporation, previous to commencing the construction of the said bridge, or of the accessory works, in the booms, dikes, or piers designed to secure the best practical channel-way for navigation and confine the How of the water to a permanent channel, and for the guiding of steamboats and rafts safely through the drawn-spans at said point, shall submit

Piers.

to the Secretary of War a plan of the bridge and of such accessory works, together with a detailed map of the river at the proposed site of the bridge, and for a distance of a mile above and below the site, together with all other information touching said bridge and river and accessory works as may be deemed requisite by the Secretary of War to determine whether the said bridge, when built, will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act: that as nearly as practicable, the said bridge shall be at right angles to, and the piers parallel with, the current of said river; and should it be found hereafter that the said bridge or accessory works interfere with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is

Provisos.

Spans.

necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted, by reason of any defect or failure in the accessory works aforesaid to accomplish the purpose for which they are designed, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to require the necessary changes to be made therein in the interest of navigation, at the expense of the owners: Provided, That as to any bridge built under this act, if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall be of such elevation above extreme high water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, and the spans of said bridge shall be of such width as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War: And provided also That if any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a draw-bridge,

Draw.

the same shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans of such width and elevation above extreme high water at the point of location as may be required by the Secretary of War: Provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats: and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals

Lights, etc.

on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe: Provided, also, That any Railroad companies desiring to use said bridge shall have and be entitled

Use by other companies.

to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War upon hearing the allegations

Terms.

and proofs of the parties in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Secretary of War to approve plans. etc.

upon receiving any such plans and map and other information, and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan and with such accessory works, and at such locality will conform to the 380 prescribed conditions of this act. to notify the company that he approves the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location,

Changes.

but until such notification has been received, the bridge shall not be commenced or built; should any material change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works, during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be likewise subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. The Secretary may at any time, when in his judgment necessary, require the company owning or controlling said bridge to change the same in any respect, or to entirely remove the structure, all such changes or the entire removal to be at the expense of said company, and if refusal shall be made to comply with his requirements the Secretary of War shall cause such changes to be made, or the entire removal of said bridge, and to cause proceedings to be instituted in the name of the United States in the District

Litigation.

court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located, for the purpose of recovering from the parties owning said bridge the amount expended in such changes or removal, together with all costs of such litigation.

Sec. 4. That any bridge and accessory works when built and constructed

Lawful structure and post-route.

under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be a lawful structure, and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge: and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 5. The United States shall have the right of way for postal

Postal telegraph.

telegraph across said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is expressly

Amendment.

reserved.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

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CHAP. 756.—

An Act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alabama Midland Railway Company may bridge Flint River at Bainbridge, Ga.. and Chattahoochee River at Gordon, Ala.

That the Alabama Midland Railway Company, a corporation existing under the laws of Georgia and Alabama. and having authority to build its line of railroad from a point in the State of Georgia, at or near Bainbridge, to and into the State of Alabama, to a point at or near Montgomery, the capital of said State of Alabama, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain, for the purpose of making a more perfect connection of its said line, the following railroad bridges, to be used by it. its successors or assigns, for railway purposes, over the rivers and at the localities named following, that is to say: across the Flint River near the city of Bainbridge, in the States of Georgia, at the most suitable and convenient point within one mile of said city of Bainbridge, and across the Chattahoochee River, at or near the town of Gordon, in the State of Alabama, at the most suitable and convenient place and within five miles of said town of Gordon.

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Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act shall be constructed

Unobstructed navigation.

and built without interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said rivers, or either of them, beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted: and in order to secure a compliance with these conditions, the corporation, previous to commencing the construction of the bridges, or of

Aids to navigation.

the accessory works in the booms, dikes, or piers designed to secure the best practical channelway for navigation and confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel, and for the guiding of steamboats and rafts safely through the draw-spans at said point, shall submit to the Secretary of War a plan of the bridge and of such accessory works, together with a detailed map of the river at the proposed site of the bridge and for a distance of a mile above and below the site, together with all other information touching said bridge and river and accessory works as may be deemed requisite by the Secretary of War to determine whether the said bridge, when built, will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act; that as nearly as practicable the said bridge

Piers.

shall be at right angles to, and the piers parallel with, the current of said river: and should it be found hereafter that the said bridge or accessory works interfere with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted, by reason of any defect or failure in the accessory works aforesaid to accomplish the purpose for which they are designed, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to require the necessary changes to be made therein in the interest of navigation, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners: and if any litigation shall be necessary to collect from such owners the expense of making the necessary changes in said bridge, or of its entire removal, the same shall be had in the district court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located; Provided, That as to any

Provisos.

Spans.

bridge built under this act. if it be made with unbroken and continuous spans it shall be of such elevation above extreme high water, as understood at the point of location, to the lowest part of the superstructure of the bridge, as the Secretary of War may prescribe, and the spans of said bridge shall also be of such width as may be required by the Secretary of War in the interests of navigation: And provided also, That if any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a draw-bridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river, at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans of such height above extreme

Draw.

high-water mark at the point of location, and such width, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War in considering the requirements of navigation: Provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats: and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board

Lights, etc.

Use by other companies.

shall prescribe: Provided, also, That any railroad companies desiring to use said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof and of all the approaches thereto under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War,

Terms.

upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

upon receiving any such plans and map and other information. and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan and with such accessory works, and at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify the company that he approves the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; but until such notification has 382 been received the bridges shall not be commenced or built, and should any material changes be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works. during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be likewise subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That any bridge and accessory works when built and constructed

Lawful structures and post-routes.

under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be a lawful structure; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highway leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall lie granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph purposes across said

Postal telegraph.

bridge and its approaches; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridges.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction, of the bridges

Commencement and completion.

herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is expressly

Amendment.

reserved.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 757: granting to the corporate authorities of the city of Tuskaloosa, in the State of Alabama, all the right, title, and interest of the United States to fractional sections twenty-two and fifteen, lying south of the Black Warrior-River, in township twenty-one, and range ten west. 25 Stat. 382 1888-08-06 Chapter 757 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 757.—

An Act granting to the corporate authorities of the city of Tuskaloosa, in the State of Alabama, all the right, title, and interest of the United States to fractional sections twenty-two and fifteen, lying south of the Black Warrior-River, in township twenty-one, and range ten west.

August 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Interest, etc., of United States in certain lands released to.

That all of the interest or claim of the United States in and to fractional sections twenty-two and fifteen, lying south of the Black Warrior River, in township twenty-one, of range ten west, in the State of Alabama, be and the same is hereby, relinquished to and vested in the city of Tuskaloosa for the following purposes: First. The part and parts of said fractional sections constituting

To Tuscaloosa.

the localities known as the “river margin,” the “streets of said city,” the “pond,” and the “common”, shall vest in said city absolutely. Second. The residue of said fractional sections shall be vested in

To occupants.

the said city in trust, for the use of each of the occupants of the lots, or parts of lots thereof, who are owners in good faith, according to the title which is now vested in each; the intent of this act being not to give any right to said occupants except what arises from the relinquishment of the right or claim of the United States thereto.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 772: supplementary to the act of July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled “An act to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, military, and other purposes.” and also of the act of July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and other acts amendatory of said first-named act. 25 Stat. 382 1888-08-07 Chapter 772 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 772.—

An Act supplementary to the act of July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled “An act to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, military, and other purposes.” and also of the act of July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and other acts amendatory of said first-named act.

August 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Subsidized railroad companies to maintain telegraph lines.

Vol. 12, p. 489.

Vol. 13, p. 356.

That all railroad and telegraph companies to which the United States has granted any subsidy in lands or bonds or loan of credit for the construction of either railroad or telegraph lines, which, by the acts incorporating 383 them, or by any act amendatory or supplementary thereto, are required to construct, maintain, or operate telegraph lines, and all companies engaged in operating said railroad or telegraph lines shall forthwith and henceforward, by and through their own respective corporate officers and employees, maintain, and operate, for railroad, Governmental, commercial, and all other purposes, telegraph lines, and exercise by themselves alone all the telegraph franchises conferred upon them and obligations assumed by them under the acts making the grants as aforesaid.

Sec. 2. That whenever any telegraph company which shall have

Equal facilities to be given to connecting

R. S., Title LXV. p. 1019.

accepted the provisions of title sixty-five of the Revised Statutes shall extend its line to any station or office of a telegraph line belonging to any one of said railroad or telegraph companies, referred to in the first section of this act, said telegraph company so extending its line shall have the right and said railroad or telegraph company shall allow the line of said telegraph company so extending its line to connect with the telegraph line of said railroad or telegraph company to which it is extended at the place where their lines may meet, for the prompt and convenient interchange of telegraph business between said companies; and such railroad and telegraph companies, referred to in the first section of this act, shall so operate their respective telegraph lines as to afford equal facilities to all, without discrimination in favor of or against any person, company, or corporation whatever, and shall receive, deliver, and exchange business with connecting telegraph lines on equal terms, and affording equal facilities, and without discrimination for or against any one of such connecting lines; and such exchange of business shall be on terms just and equitable.

Sec. 3. That if any such railroad or telegraph company referred to

Interstate Commerce Commission to compel compliance.

in the first section of this act, or company operating such railroad or telegraph line shall refuse or fail, in whole or in part, to maintain. and operate a telegraph line as provided in this act and acts to which this is supplementary, for the use of the Government or the public, for commercial and other purposes, without discrimination, or shall refuse or fail to make or continue such arrangements for the interchange of business with any connecting telegraph company, then any person, company, corporation, or connecting telegraph company may apply tor relief to the Interstate Commerce Commission, whose duty it shall thereupon be, under such rules and regulations as said Commission may prescribe, to ascertain the facts, and determine and order what arrangement is proper to be made in the particular case, and the railroad or telegraph company concerned shall abide by and perform such order: and it shall be the duty of the Interstate Commerce Commission, when such determination and order are made, to notify the parties concerned, and, if necessary, enforce the same by writ of mandamus in the courts of the United States, in the name of the United States, at the relation of either of said Intel state Commerce Commissioners: Provided, That the said

Proviso.

Investigations.

Commissioners may institute any inquiry, upon their own motion, in the same manner and to the same effect as though complaint had been made.

Sec. 4. That in order to secure and preserve to the United States the

Attorney-General to prevent interference with rights of Government.

full value and benefit of its liens upon all the telegraph lines required to be constructed by and lawfully belonging to said railroad and telegraph companies referred to in the first section of this act, and to have the same possessed, used, and operated in conformity with the provisions of this act and of the several acts to which this act is supplementary, it is hereby made the duty of the Attorney-General of the United States, by proper proceedings, to prevent any unlawful interference with the rights and equities of the United States under this act. and under the acts herein before mentioned, and under all acts of Congress relating to such railroads and telegraph lines, 384 and to have legally ascertained and finally adjudicated all alleged rights of all persons and corporations whatever claiming in any manner any control or interest of any kind in any telegraph lines or property, or exclusive rights of way upon the lands of said railroad companies, or any of them, and to have all contracts and provisions of contracts set aside and annulled which have been unlawfully and beyond their powers entered into by said railroad or telegraph companies, or any of them, with any other person, company, or corporation.

Sec. 5. That any officer or agent of said railroad or telegraph

Punishment for refusing to obey law, etc.

companies, or of any company operating the railroads and telegraph lines of said companies, who shall refuse or fail to operate the telegraph lines of said railroad or telegraph companies under his control, or which he is engaged in operating, in the manner directed in this act and by the acts to which it is supplementary, or who shall refuse or fail, in such operation and use. to afford and secure to the Government and the public equal facilities, or to secure to each of said connecting telegraph lines equal advantages and facilities in the interchange of business, as herein provided for. without any discrimination whatever for or adverse to the telegraph line of any or either of said connecting companies, or shall refuse to abide by. or perform and carry out within a reasonable time the order or orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission, shall in every such case of refusal or failure be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof. shall in every such case be fined in a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and may be imprisoned not less than six months: and in every. such case of refusal or failure the party aggrieved may not only cause the

Actions for damages.

officer or agent guilty thereof to be prosecuted under the provisions of this section, but may also bring an action for the damages sustained thereby against the company whose officer or agent may be guilty thereof, in the circuit or district court of the United States in any State or Territory in which any portion of the road or telegraph line of said company may be situated; and in case of suit process

Process.

Contracts, etc., to be filed with Interstate Commerce Commission.

may be served upon any agent of the company found in such State or Territory, and such service shall be held by the court good and sufficient.

Sec. 6. That it shall be the duty of each and every one of the aforesaid railroad and telegraph companies, within sixty days from and after 1 he passage of this act, to tile with the Interstate Commerce Commission copies of all contracts and agreements of every description existing between it and every other person or corporation whatsoever in reference to the ownership, possession, maintenance, control, use. or operation of any telegraph lines, or property over or upon its rights of way. and also a report describing with sufficient certainty the telegraph lines and property belonging to it, and the manner in which the same are being then used and operated by it. and the telegraph lines and property upon its right of way in which any other person or corporation claims to have a title or interest, and setting forth the grounds of such claim, and the manner in which the same are being then used and operated: and it shall be the duty of each and every one of said railroad and telegraph companies annually hereafter to report to

Reports.

the Interstate Commerce Commission, with reasonable fullness and certainty, the nature, extent, value, and condition of the telegraph lines and property then belonging to it, the gross earnings, and all expenses of maintenance, use. and operation thereof, and its relation and business with all connecting telegraph companies during the preceding year, at such time and in such manner as may be required by a system of reports which said commission shall prescribe; and if any of said railroad or telegraph companies shall

Penalty for failure.

refuse or fail to make such reports or any report as may be called for by said Commission, or refuse to submit its books and records for 385 inspection, such neglect or refusal shall operate as a forfeiture, in each ease of such neglect or refusal, of a sum not less than one thousand dollars nor more than live thousand dollars, to be recovered by the Attorney-General of the United States, in the name and for the use and benefit of the United States; and it shall be the duty of the Interstate Commerce Commission to inform the Attorney-General of all such cases of neglect or refusal, whose duty it shall be to proceed at once to judicially enforce the forfeitures hereinbefore provided.

Sec. 7. That nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or

Amendment, etc.

impair the right of Congress, at any time hereafter, to alter, amend, or repeal the said acts hereinbefore mentioned; and this act shall be subject to alteration, amendment, or repeal as, in the opinion of Congress, justice or the public welfare may require; and nothing herein contained shall be held to deny, exclude, or impair any right or remedy in the premises now existing in the United States, or any authority that the Postmaster-General now has under title sixty-five

R. S. Title LXV. p. 1010.

of the Revised Statutes to fix rates, or, of the Government, to purchase lines as provided under said title, or to have its messages given precedence in transmission.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 773: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River and to establish it as a post-road. 25 Stat. 385 1888-08-07 Chapter 773 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 773.—

An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River and to establish it as a post-road.

August 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chicago, Oquawka and Kansas City Short Line Railway Company may bridge Missouri River at Parkville, Mo.

Ante, p. 312.

That it shall be lawful for the Chicago. Oquawka and Kansas City Short Line Railway Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois. or its successors or assigns, to construct a bridge across the Missouri River at a point opposite or nearly opposite the town of Parkville, in the State of Missouri; that said bridge may be constructed for railway and postal service, with single or double tracks for Railway traffic, and which shall be under the conditions and limitations hereinafter specified.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation

Unobstructed navigation.

of said river beyond what may be necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges herein granted; and in case of any litigation arising under the provisions of this act such litigation may be tried and determined by the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located.

Sec. 3. That the bridge hereby authorized to be constructed must

Construction.

be constructed as a high bridge with unbroken and continuous spans having at least one channel-span of not leas than four hundred feet clear channel-way and all other spans over the waterway to have a clear channel-way of not less than three hundred feet; and all spans shall have a clear headroom of not less than fifty feet above high-water mark.

Sec. 4. That any bridge constructed under this act shall be a lawful

Lawful structure and post-route.

structure, and shall be known as a post-road, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-road, over which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission of mails, troops, and munitions of war of the Government of the United States or for passenger or freight passing over the same than the rate per mile charged for their transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies. The United States shall have also the right of way over said bridge for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Use by other companies.

Sec. 5. That all rail way companies desiring to use said bridge shall be entitled to equal rights and privileges in using the same, including 386 the machinery and fixtures thereto belonging, and also the approaches

Terms.

thereto, upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in interest, in case the parties in interest shall not be able to agree upon such terms and conditions

Sec. 6. That the said railway company, before entering upon the

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

construction of said bridge, shall submit to the Secretary of War plans and drawings of such structure, together with a map of the location thereof for one mile above and one mile below said location, giving the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at night and low water, the direction and strength of the current of said river at all stages of water, showing also the bed of the river and the channel, with such other and further information as the Secretary of War may require, which said drawings and other information aforesaid shall be examined by him, and if he shall approve the same he shall so notify the said railway company of such approval, and therefrom said company may proceed to the erection of said bridge. The

Changes.

Secretary of War may make such alterations in such plans as he may deem necessary to the better protection of navigation, and such alterations shall be adopted by said railway company. The said Railway company may at any time make any alterations deemed advisable to be made in said bridge, but must first submit such proposed alterations to the Secretary of War, and his approval shall be first had before they shall be authorized or made.

Sec. 7. That the said bridge herein authorized to be constructed

Aids to navigation.

shall be so kept and managed at all times as to afford proper means and ways for the passage of vessels, barges, or rafts under it both by day and night. There shall be displayed on said bridge from

Lights, etc.

sunset to sunrise such lights an signals as may be directed by the LightHouse Board. And such changes may be made from time to time in the structure of said bridge as the Secretary of War may direct, at the expense of said rail way. in order the more effectually to preserve the free navigation of said river, or the said structure shall be altogether removed if in the judgment of the Secretary of War the public good may require such removal, and without expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 8. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 9. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 785: to authorize the juries of the United States circuit and district courts to be used interchangeably, and to provide for drawing talesmen. 25 Stat. 365 1888-08-08 Chapter 785 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 785.—

An Act to authorize the juries of the United States circuit and district courts to be used interchangeably, and to provide for drawing talesmen.

August 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Juries, United States Courts.

Vol. 21, p. 43.

That the act of Congress approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine. chapter fifty-two, section two, be. and the same is hereby,

Circuit and district, court juries may lie used interchangeably.

amended, so that whenever any circuit and district court of the United States shall be held at the same time and place they shall be authorized and required, if the business of the courts will permit, to use interchangeably the juries in either court drawn according to the provisions of said act.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 786: to provide for the issuing and recording of certain commissions in the Department of Justice. Chapter 786 25 Stat. 387 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 786–788. 1888.387

CHAP. 786.—

An act to provide for the issuing and recording of certain commissions in the Department of Justice.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Justice.

Commissions of judicial officers to be issued from.

That hereafter the commissions of all judicial officers, including marshals and attorneys of the United States, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and all other commissions heretofore prepared at the Department of State upon the requisition of the Attorney-General, shall be made out and recorded in the Department of Justice, and shall be under the seal of said Department and countersigned by the Attorney-General, any laws to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, That the said seal shall not be affixed to any

Proviso.

Seal.

such commission before the same shall have been signed by the President of the United States.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 787: requiring notice of deficiency in accounts of principals to be given to sureties upon bonds of United States officials, and fixing a limitation of time within which suits shall be brought against said sureties upon said bonds. Chapter 787 25 Stat. 387 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 787.—

An act requiring notice of deficiency in accounts of principals to be given to sureties upon bonds of United States officials, and fixing a limitation of time within which suits shall be brought against said sureties upon said bonds.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sureties on official bonds.

Notice of principal’s deficiency to be immediately communicated.

That hereafter, whenever any deficiency shall be discovered in the accounts of any official of the United States, or of any officer disbursing or chargeable with public money, it shall be the duty of the accounting officers making such discovery to at once notify the head of the Department having control over the affairs of said officer of the nature and amount of said deficiency, and it shall be the immediate duty of said head of Department to at once notify all obligors upon the bond or bonds of such official of the nature of such deficiency and the amount thereof. Said notification shall be deemed sufficient if mailed at the post-office in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, addressed to said sureties respectively, and directed to the respective post-offices where said obligors may reside, if known; but a failure to give or mail such notice shall not discharge the surety or sureties upon such bond.

Sec. 2. That if, upon the statement of the account of any official of

Sureties released after five years without suit.

the United States, or of any officer disbursing or chargeable with public money, by the accounting officers of the Treasury, it shall thereby appear that he is indebted to the United States, and suit therefor shall not be instituted within five years after such statement of said account, the sureties on his bond shall not be liable for such indebtedness.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 788: to provide for a term of court at Quincy, Illinois. Chapter 788 25 Stat. 387 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 788.—

An act to provide for a term of court at Quincy, Illinois.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Quincy, Ill.

Term of courts to be held at,

That hereafter, and until otherwise provided by law, there shall be held annually, on the first Monday in September, a term of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the southern district of Illinois, at the city of Quincy, in said district: said term to be in addition to the terms now required by law to be held at the cities of

R. S., secs. 572, 658, pp. 99, 120.

Springfield and Cairo, in said district.

Sec. 2. That, the marshal and clerk of said district shall each, respectively,

Deputies.

appoint at least one deputy to reside in said city of Quincy, unless he shall reside there himself, and also maintain an office at that place of holding court.

388FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 788–790. 1888.

Sec. 3. That the judge of the United States circuit or district court

Special terms.

for said district, may, by order, from time to time, appoint and hold additional special terms of said court in said district, for the disposal of the unfinished business thereof, whenever the interest of the public and the condition of the docket shall so require.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 789: to subdivide the western judicial district of Louisiana. Chapter 789 25 Stat. 388 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 789.—

An act to subdivide the western judicial district of Louisiana.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisiana.

Return of process in western judicial district.

That all processes from the circuit and district courts of the United States from the western district of Louisiana against defendants residing in the parishes of Saint Landry, Saint Martin, Cameron, Calcasieu, La Fayette, and Vermillion, in the State of Louisiana, shall be returned to said courts at

Opelousas.

Opelousas: all process against defendants residing in the parishes of Rapides,

Alexandria.

Vernon, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, and Winn shall be returned to Alexandria: all processes against defendants residing in the parishes of Caddo, De Soto, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Natchitoches, Red River, and Sabine,

Shreveport.

shall be returned to Shreveport: and all processes against defendants residing in the parishes of Ouachita, Franklin, Richland, Morehouse, East Carroll, West Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Concordia,

Monroe.

Defendants in different divisions.

Union, Caldwell, Jackson, and Lincoln shall be returned to Monroe.

Sec. 2. That if there be more than one defendant and they reside in different divisions of the district, the plaintiff may sue in either division, and send duplicate writ or writs to the other defendants; and the said writs, when executed and returned into the court from which they issued, shall constitute one suit and he proceeded in accordingly.

Sec. 3. That all causes triable in either of the courts of said western

Causes to be tried in division of process.

district shall be tried in the division to which the process is returnable under the provisions of this act, unless by consent of all parties the cause be removed to some other division of said district.

Sec. 4. That all prosecutions for crimes

Crimes.

or offenses hereafter committed in either of the divisions shall be cognizable within such division: Provided,

Proviso.

Pending trials.

That all crimes and offenses heretofore committed within the divisions created by this act shall be prosecuted, tried, and determined in the same manner and with the same effect as if this act had not been passed.

Sec. 5. That all grand and petit jurors

Jurors.

summoned for service in each division shall be residents of such division.

Sec. 6. That a deputy clerk of the district court shall be appointed

Deputies.

at each place in the four divisions of said western district where said court is required to be held, each of whom, in the absence of the clerk, may exercise all the official powers of clerk at the place and within the division for which he is appointed.

Sec. 7. That causes removed from any court of the State of Louisiana

Removals from State courts.

into the circuit court of the United States within said western district shall be removed to the circuit court in the division in which such State court is held.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 790: providing for the holding of the United States courts in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Chapter 790 25 Stat. 388 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 790.—

An act providing for the holding of the United States courts in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New Jersey.

Causes in United States courts may be tried in Newark.

That at each term of the circuit and district courts of the United States to be holden in and for the district of New Jersey, it shall be lawful for the judge FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I Ch. 790–792. 1888.389 or judges holding such term upon consent of both parties, or application therefor and and good cause shown by either party to any civil

R. S., secs. 572, 658, pp. 100, 121.

cause set for trial or hearing at said term, to order such cause to be heard or tried at the city of Newark, in said district, upon a day set for that purpose by said judge; Provided, Such application shall be

Proviso.

made to such judge, either in vacation or term time, at least one week before the elate set for the trial of said cause, and on at least five days notice to the opposite party, or his or her counsel: and

Notice.

Summons.

writs of subpoena to compel the attendance of witnesses at said city of Newark may issue, and jurors summoned to attend said term may be ordered by said judge or judges to be in attendance upon said court in the city of Newark.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 791: to provide for the erection of a public building at Statesville, North Carolina. Chapter 791 25 Stat. 389 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 791.—

An act to provide for the erection of a public building at Statesville, North Carolina.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Statesville, N. C.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the courts of the United States, post-office, and other offices for Government uses, at Statesville, North Carolina. The site,

Site, plans, etc.,

and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars: nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building

Estimates.

which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury: and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of seventy-five thousand dollars for site and building:

Limit of cost.

and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site

Proviso.

Title, etc.

shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of North Carolina shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 792: to provide for holding terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the district of Kentucky at Owensborough, in said district, and for other purposes. Chapter 792 25 Stat. 389 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 792.—

An act to provide for holding terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the district of Kentucky at Owensborough, in said district, and for other purposes.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kentucky.

United States courts.

That the territory embraced within the following counties in said district, to wit: Davies, Henderson, Union, Christian, Todd, Hopkins, Webster, McLean, Muhlenberg, Logan, Butler, Grayson, Ohio, Hancock, and Breckenridge, shall hereafter constitute and be known as the Owensborough

Owensborough division constituted.

Terms.

division of said district: and regular terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States for said district shall beheld semiannually in the city of Owensborough, in said division, beginning on the fourth Monday in January and the first Monday in June, and continuing at 390FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 792, 793. 1888. each term for eighteen judicial days, if the business shall require it;

R. S., secs. 572, 638. pp. 99, 121.

and the judges of said courts shall have the same power to call special terms in said division as they may now do under the laws of the United States elsewhere in said district.

Sec. 2. That the said courts so sitting at Owensborough shall have

Jurisdiction.

and exercise the same jurisdiction, power, and authority in all civil actions, pleas, or proceedings, and in all prosecutions, informations, indictments, or other criminal or penal proceedings, conferred by general laws on the district and circuit courts of the United States; and where one or more defendants in any civil cause shall reside in said division, and one or more defendants to such cause shall reside out of said division but, in said district, then the plaintiff may institute his action either in the court having jurisdiction over the latter or in the said division.

Sec. 3. That in and for said division the clerk of the said district, at

Deputy clerk.

Louisville, shall appoint, a deputy who shall reside at Owensborough, and in case of the death or removal of said deputy, or from other cause, it becomes necessary, he shall appoint a successor or successors to said deputy in like manner in all respects as by law he may now appoint and remove deputies: and he may require bond of said deputy to himself, with surety for the faithful discharge of his duties and for indemnity in case of breach, on which actions may be maintained in said district court; and said deputy shall keep and preserve the records of the court at Owensborough; issue all writs, precepts, and process, and perform all other duties devolved upon his principal.

Sec. 4. That the marshal of said district shall, by himself or deputy,

Deputy marshal.

attend upon the terms of the court in said division; and he may appoint a deputy to reside at Owensborough (and shall do so if ordered by the court), who shall discharge all the duties of marshal; and the marshal may require a bond of indemnity to himself with surety for the faithful discharge of his duties and for indemnity in case of breach, on which actions may be maintained in said district Court.

Sec. 5. That this act shall not affect the jurisdiction, power, and authority

Pending actions not affected.

of the court as to actions, prosecutions, and proceedings already begun and pending in said district, but the same will proceed as though this act had not been passed, except that the court shall have power, which it may exercise at discretion, to transfer to the court in said division such of said pending actions, prosecutions, and proceedings as might properly be begun therein under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 6. That until the public building of the United States at

Court room.

Owensborough, the erection whereof has been provided for by an act of the present session of Congress, shall have been completed, the courts herein provided for shall be held at the courthouse of Daviess County, and the deputy clerk shall provide himself with an office at Owensborough, but in no event shall the United States be chargeable with rent or otherwise on account of either.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 793: for the erection of a public building at Brownsville, Texas. Chapter 793 25 Stat. 390 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 793.—

An act for the erection of a public building at Brownsville, Texas.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Brownsville, Tex.

Public building.

Site to be accepted.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to accept the donation of a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fire proof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States courts, customhouse, post-office, and for other Government offices and uses at Brownsville, in the State of Texas. The building, when completed

Plans, etc.

upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 793. 794, 816. 1888.391 Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of fifty thousand dollars; and no plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of fifty thousand dollars for said building; and the site donated shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part

Proviso.

Title, etc.

of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Texas shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 794: for the erection of a public building at Ottumwa, Iowa. Chapter 794 25 Stat. 391 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 794.—

An act for the erection of a public building at Ottumwa, Iowa.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ottumwa, Iowa.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office, and for other Government uses, at Ottumwa, Iowa. The site and

Site, plants, etc.

building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury shall not exceed in cost the sum of forty thousand dollars: nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building

Estimates.

Limit of cost.

approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of forty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended

Proviso.

Title, etc.

until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Iowa shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State, and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chapter 816: to cancel certain reservations of lands, on account of live-oak, in the southwestern land-district of the State of Louisiana. Chapter 816 25 Stat. 391 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 816.—

An act to cancel certain reservations of lands, on account of live-oak, in the southwestern land-district of the State of Louisiana.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisiana.

Pecan Island open to homestead settlers.

That the reservation set apart by order of the President, October twenty-first, eighteen hundred and forty-five, in the southwestern land-district of the State of Louisiana, known as Pecan Island, within the following townships to wit: Number fifteen south, range one west; number fifteen south, range two west; number sixteen south, range one west: number fifteen south, range one east; number sixteen south, range one east, on account of the live-oak supposed to grow

Proviso.

Bona fide settlers.

thereon, be, and are hereby, canceled and annulled: Provided, That all persons who have in good faith settled upon and made improvements upon Pecan Island, within 392FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 816–818. 1888. the limits of the said townships, at the time of the passage of this act, and who occupy the same, shall he entitled to enter the same, not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres each, under the provisions of the homestead laws, except section twenty-three hundred and one

R. S., sec. 2301, p. 421.

of the Revised Statutes, and be admitted to make their proofs and complete their titles in the same manner as if the said reservations for live-oak had not been made.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 817: to provide for the holding of the district court of the United States at Salina, Kansas. Chapter 817 25 Stat. 392 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 817.—

An act to provide for the holding of the district court of the United States at Salina, Kansas.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas.

Term of district court to be held at Salina.

R. S., sec. 572, p. 99.

That there shall be one term of the United States district court for the district of Kansas held in the city of Salina in each year, the term of said court to be held on the second Monday of May from and after the passage of this act. But no cause, action, or proceeding shall be tried or considered in the court herein provided for unless by consent of all the parties thereto or order of the court for cause.

Sec. 2. That the clerk of the district court for the district of Kansas,

Deputy clerk and marshal.

the marshal and distinct attorney for said district shall perform the duties pertaining to their offices, respectively, for said courts; and said clerk and marshal shall appoint a deputy to reside and keep their offices at Salina, and who shall, in the absence of their principals, do and perform all the duties appertaining to their said offices, respectively.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 818: in relation to marriage between white men and Indian women. Chapter 818 25 Stat. 392 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 818.—

An act in relation to marriage between white men and Indian women.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indians.

White men marrying Indian women not to acquire tribal rights.

That no white man, not otherwise a member of any tribe of Indians, who may hereafter marry, an Indian woman, member of any Indian tribe in the United States, or any of its Territories except the five civilized tribes in the Indian Territory, shall by such marriage hereafter acquire any right to any tribal property, privilege, or interest whatever to which any member of such tribe is entitled.

Sec. 2. That every Indian woman, member of any such tribe of

Indian women marrying white men to become citizens.

Indians, who may hereafter be married to any citizen of the United States, is hereby declared to become by such marriage a citizen of the United States, with all the rights, privileges, and immunities of

Proviso.

Tribal rights.

any such citizen, being a married woman; Provided, That nothing in this act contained shall impair or in any way affect the right or title of such married woman to any tribal property or any interest therein.

Sec. 3. That whenever the marriage of any white man with any

Evidence of marriage.

Indian woman, a member of any such tribe of Indians, is required or offered to be proved in any judicial proceeding, evidence of the admission of such fact by the party against whom the proceeding is had, or evidence of general repute, or of cohabitation as married persons, or any other circumstantial or presumptive evidence from which the fact may be inferred, shall be competent.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 819: to authorize the leasing of the school and university lands in the Territory of Wyoming, and for other purposes. Chapter 819 25 Stat. 393 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 819. 1888.393

CHAP. 819.—

An act to authorize the leasing of the school and university lands in the Territory of Wyoming, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wyoming.

School lands may be leased.

That the county commissioners of each of the counties organized or hereafter organized in the Territory of Wyoming are hereby authorized to lease the lands devoid of timber and known mineral deposits heretofore reserved or that may hereafter be reserved for school purposes in their respective counties, in such manner as may be provided by the laws of the said Territory.

Sec. 2. That all moneys derived from the leasing of the lands as

Use of funds.

provided by the first section of this act shall become part of the school funds of the county where such lands are situated, and shall be used for the building of schoolhouses and the support of public schools in such county, and for no other purpose.

Sec. 3. That the governor, superintendent of public instruction,

University lands may be leased.

and auditor of the Territory of Wyoming are hereby constituted a board, with authority to lease the lands heretofore selected, or that may be hereafter selected, for university purposes, under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to grant lands to

Vol. 21, p. 326.

Dakota, Montana, Arizona, Idaho, and Wyoming for university purposes.” approved February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, in the said Territory of Wyoming, in such manner as may be provided by the laws of the Territory of Wyoming: Provided,

Proviso

Rules and regulations.

That until the legislature of said Territory shall provide by law for the leasing of said university and school lands the said governor, superintendent of public instruction, and auditor are authorized, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to make the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

Sec. 4. That all moneys derived from the leasing of the said university

Use of funds.

lands, as provided by the third section of this act, shall become a part of the university fund of said Territory, and shall be used for the support of the university of Wyoming, and for no other purpose.

Sec. 5. That no lease under the provisions of this act shall be made

Term of leases.

for a term exceeding five, years, and all leases shall expire within six months after the Territory is admitted as a State into the Union: Provided,

Proviso.

Annulling leases.

That the Secretary of the Interior may at any time in his discretion annul any lease made under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 6. That where lands in the sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections,

Lands to be selected in lieu of school lands.

in the Territory of Wyoming, are found upon survey to be in the occupancy, and covered by the improvements of an actual preemption or homestead settler, or where either of them are fractional in quantity, in whole or in part, or wanting because the townships are fractional or have been or shall hereafter be reserved for public purposes, or found to be mineral in character, other lands may be selected by an agent appointed by the governor of the Territory in lieu thereof, from the surveyed public lands within the Territory not otherwise legally claimed or appropriated at the time of selection, in accordance with the principles of adjustment prescribed by section twenty-two hundred and seventy-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States,

R. S., Sec. 2376, p. 417.

and upon a determination by the Interior Department that a portion of the smallest legal subdivision in a section numbered sixteen, or thirty-six, in Wyoming, is mineral land, such smallest legal subdivision

Mineral lands.

shall be excepted from the reservation for schools, and indemnify allowed for it in its entirety, and such subdivisions, or the portions of them remaining after segregation of the mineral lands or claims, shall be treated as other public lands of the United States.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 820: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tennessee. Chapter 820 25 Stat. 394 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 394FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 820. 1888.

CHAP. 820.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tennessee.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Knoxville Southern Railroad Company may bridge Tennessee River at Knoxville, Tenn.

That the Knoxville Southern Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Tennessee River, in or within two miles of the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it may be

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for reasonable rates of toll, to be fixed by said company: and the Secretary of War shall have the right, from time to time, to revise, prescribe, and determine such rates or tolls.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post roads in the United States, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mail, troops, and munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall

Postal telegraph.

have the right of way across said bridge for postal telegraph purposes: that the said bridge shall be so constructed, either by draw-span or otherwise, that a free and unobstructed passageway

Unobstructed navigation.

may be secured to all watercraft navigating said river at the

Proviso.

point aforesaid: Provided, That if said bridge, authorized to be constructed under this act, shall be constructed as a

Draw.

drawbridge, the draws shall be opened promptly upon the reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation

Lights, etc.

shall maintain at its own expense, from sunset, to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have, and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or

Terms.

any of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bad of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved, by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 820, 821. 1888.395 of construction, such change shall be submitted to and subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved: and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same, at its own expense. Furthermore, if the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced within two

Commencement and completion.

and completed within four years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 821: to authorize the construction and maintenance of a railroad bridge by the Birmingham, Atlantic and Air Line Railroad, and Banking and Navigation Company across the Oconee River in Laurens County, State of Georgia. Chapter 821 25 Stat. 395 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 821.—

An act to authorize the construction and maintenance of a railroad bridge by the Birmingham, Atlantic and Air Line Railroad, and Banking and Navigation Company across the Oconee River in Laurens County, State of Georgia.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Birmingham, Atlantic and Air Line railroad, etc., Company may bridge Oconee River at Dublin, Ga.

That the Birmingham, Atlantic and Air Line Railroad and Banking and Navigation Company, a corporation under the laws of Georgia, be, and said corporation is hereby, authorized and permitted to construct and maintain a railroad bridge across the Oconee River at or near the city of Dublin, in the county of Laurens, in the State of Georgia.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed and built without material

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

interference with the security and convenience of the navigation of said river, beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted: and in order to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a plan, design, and drawings of the bridge and a map of location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced: Provided that said bridge shall be built with draw spans giving eighty feet clear width at low water on either side of the pivot pier in main

Proviso.

Draw.

channel and that the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, barges and rafts, and in no case shall unnecessary delay occur; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light House Board

Lights.

shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is authorized and directed, upon

Notification of approval.

receiving such plan, map, and other information, upon being satisfied that the bridge built upon such plan and with such accessory works and at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify said company or corporation that he approves the same; and upon receiving such notification said company or corporation may proceed to the erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be likewise subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and in case of any litigation

Litigation.

arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, 396FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 821, 822. 1888. the case may he brought in the circuit court of the United States within whose jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located.

Sec. 4. That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and

Lawful structure and post-route.

constructed under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for passengers and freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge, and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States.

Sec. 5. That the United States shall have the right of way for such

Postal telegraph.

postal-telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government may construct or control, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies.

Sec. 6. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Terms.

paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties: Provided

Proviso.

Deciding terms.

that the provisions of section four in regard to charges for passengers and freight across said bridge shall not govern the Secretary of War in determining any question arising as to the sum or sums to be paid to the owners of said bridge by said companies for the use of said bridge.

Sec. 7. That the Secretary of War may at any time cause the owners

Alterations.

of said bridge to alter the same so as to prevent or remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge and its accessory works; and the expense of altering said bridge or removing such obstruction, shall be borne by the owners of or persons controlling such bridge.

Sec. 8. That this act shall he null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 822: authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River, at or near the city of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and for other purposes. Chapter 822 25 Stat. 396 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 822.—

An act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River, at or near the city of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Iowa and Nebraska Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Plattsmouth, Nebr.

That the Iowa and Nebraska Bridge Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, its successors or assigns, is hereby authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Missouri River, at or near the city of Plattsmouth, in the county of Cass and State of Nebraska, and at such point as may be hereafter selected by said corporation, its successors or assigns, and at least one-third of a mile from any other bridge, as shall

Location.

best promote the public convenience and welfare, and the necessities of business and commerce, and also to construct and maintain the accessory works necessary to secure the best practicable channel-way for navigation and to confine the flow of water to a permanent channel at such point: and said corporation, its successors or assigns, shall construct and maintain ways FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 822. 1888.397 on said bridge for carriages, wagons, and foot-passengers, and may

Wagon and foot bridge,

charge and receive such reasonable toll therefor as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War: Provided, That said

Proviso.

Street cars.

bridge may be constructed, maintained, and used also for the safe and convenient passage of cable and street cars.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

location of said bridge the construction shall not be commenced; but upon the approval of said plan by the Secretary of War, the said company or corporation may proceed to the construction of said bridge in conformity with said approved plan: and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and

lawful structure and post-route.

constructed under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes of the United States: and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge. The United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph

Postal telegraph.

across said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: Provided also, That the said

Proviso.

Use by railroads.

bridge may be used by a 1 rail road companies for the passage of their cars over the same, upon such terms as may be fixed by said company or companies and the corporation owning or controlling said bridge, and if they cannot agree, then the charges for the use of said bridge by such other company or companies shall

Charges.

be established by the Secretary of War, after hearing the parties.

Sec. 4. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

this act at any time; and if at any time navigation of the said river shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, be in any manner obstructed or impaired by the said bridge, the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall he his duty, to require the said corporation, its successors or assigns, to alter

Changes.

and change the said bridge, at its or their own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediments; and if upon reasonable notice to said incorporation, to make such changes or improvements the said corporation fails to do so, the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said corporation, or to remove said bridge, the amount thereof to be recovered by the United States, by suit in the United States circuit court within whose jurisdiction the bridge or any part of it may be, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation

Free navigation.

of said river.

Sec. 5. That unless the construction of said bridge be commenced

Commencement and completion.

within one and completed within three years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby shall become null and void.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chapter 823: to provide for two additional associate justices of the supreme court of Dakota, and for other purposes. Chapter 823 25 Stat. 398 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 398FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 823. 1888.

CHAP. 823.—

An act to provide for two additional associate justices of the supreme court of Dakota, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dakota.

Two additional justices.

Vol. 28, p. 101.

That hereafter the supreme court of the Territory of Dakota shall consist of a chief justice and seven associate justices, any five of whom shall constitute a quorum.

Sec. 2.

Appointment.

That it shall be the duty of the President to appoint two additional associate justices of said supreme court in manner now provided bylaw, who shall hold their offices for the term of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Sec. 3.

Districts.

That the Territory of Dakota shall be divided into eight judicial districts, and a district court for the trial of all cases arising under the laws of said Territory, or which may be within the jurisdiction of said courts under the laws of said Territory, shall be held in each district by one of the justices of said supreme court, at such

Assignment of judges.

time and place as may be provided by law. Each judge, after assignment, shall reside in the district to which he is assigned.

Sec. 4.

Fifth and third districts subdivided.

Vol. 23, p. 101.

That the fifth judicial district of said Territory, as defined by act of Congress approved July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, shall be divided into two judicial districts, which shall be known as the fifth and seventh judicial districts of said Territory: and the third judicial district of said Territory shall be divided into two judicial districts, which shall be known and called the third and eighth judicial districts of said Territory.

Sec. 5.

Fifth district.

That the fifth judicial district of said Territory shall consist of the counties of Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Sully, Faulk, Clarke, Potter, Codington, Hamlin, and Deuel.

Sec. 6.

Seventh district.

That the seventh judicial district of said Territory shall consist of the counties of Spink, Brown, Day, Marshall, Grant, Roberts, Edmunds, Walworth, McPherson, Campbell, and the Sisseton and Wahpeton Indian Reservation, and also shall include the following portion of the Great Sioux Indian Reservation, to wit: All that portion lying northward of the counties Presho and Pratt, and a line extending the north line of the county of Pratt to the twenty-fifth degree of longitude west from Washington, and eastward of said degree of longitude, and southward of the north line of Bozeman and Schnasse Counties.

Sec. 7.

Eighth district.

That the eighth judicial district of said Territory shall consist of the counties of Grand Forks, Walsh, Pembina, Nelson, Ramsey, Cavalier, and Turner.

Sec. 8.

Third district.

That the third judicial district of said Territory shall consist of the counties now constituting the same, except as it may be affected by the formation of the eighth judicial district herein provided for.

Sec. 9.

Assignment of new judges.

That temporarily, and until otherwise ordered by law, the additional associate justices herein provided for shall be assigned to the seventh and eighth judicial districts, respectively: and it shall be

Terms.

the duty of said judges to appoint and fix the terms of holding courts in each of the counties of their respective districts until the legislative assembly of said Territory shall fix said terms.

Sec. 10.

Jurisdiction.

That the district court in each of said districts shall have jurisdiction to try, hear, and determine all matters and causes that the court of any district of said Territory possesses, excepting as hereinafter mentioned, and all causes and matters now pending in the old districts affecting persons or things which properly belong to the new districts hereby created shall be certifies for disposition to said new districts by the judge of the old district: and section

Vol. 20, ch. 194, sec. 6, p. 473, and Vol. 23, ch. 182, sec. 7, p. 102, repealed.

six of the act entitled “An act providing for an additional associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory of Dakota,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, and section seven FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 823, 824, 859. 1888.399 of the act entitled “An act providing for two additional associate justices of supreme court of the Territory of Dakota, one additional associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory of Washington, and for other purposes,” approved July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

Sec. 11. That the associate justice of each judicial district shall

Terms.

hold at least one term of the United States district court in each year, at such place in his judicial district as he may select, and grand and petit juries shall be summoned thereto as now provided by law, and said associate justice shall hold at least one term of court in each judicial subdivision of his district in each year.

Sec. 12. That no justice of the supreme court of said Territory shall

Disqualifications of judges.

sit as a member of said court in the trial of any question decided by him in his district or wherein he has any interest directly or indirectly.

Sec. 13. That nothing in this act shall he so construed as to prevent

Boundaries of districts.

the legislative assembly of said Territory at any time from changing and arranging the boundary-lines of the judicial distracts of said Territory, nor from fixing the time and place of holding the several terms of court in said district

Sec. 14. That all offenses committed before the passage of this act

Pending actions.

shall be prosecuted, tried, and determined in the same manner and with the same effect (except as to the number of judges) as if this act had not been passed.

Sec. 15. That all unorganized counties lying west of said eighth judicial

Unorganized counties.

district are hereby annexed, for judicial purposes, to the sixth judicial district of said Territory.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

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CHAP. 824.—

An act to amend the charter of the Capitol, North O Street and South Washington Railway Company.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington, D. C.

Capitol, North O Street and South Washington Railway Company may extend its trucks.

Location.

That the Capitol, North O Street and South Washington Railway Company is hereby authorized to extend its tracks and run its cars thereon through and along the following named streets: Beginning at Fourteenth and B streets southwest, east along B street southwest to Twelfth street southwest, to an intersection with its present line on said Twelfth street.

Sec. 2. That section three of the act entitled “An act to amend

Two-cent fare repealed.

Vol. 21, p. 414.

the charter of the Capitol, North O Street and South Washington Railway Company.” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, be, and the same is hereby repealed.

Sec. 3. That unless said extension is completed and the cars run

Commencement and Completion.

thereon within six months from the passage and approval of this act, the authority herein granted shall be void.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

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CHAP. 859.—

An act to provide for the enlargement of the dimensions of the wharf at Fortress Monroe.

August 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fortress Monroe, Va.

Pier to be enlarged and to have iron beams.

Vol. 24, p. 246.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause the plans and specifications under which contract has been entered into by the United States for the construction of an iron wharf at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, to be amended and changed so as to require all bearing piles and floor beams of said wharf to be of iron or steel instead of wood, and to enlarge the dimensions of the said wharf as designed, and make 400FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 859, 860. 1888. such, other modifications in the plans and specifications as may be required to meet the necessities of commerce, for which purpose the

Appropriation.

sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be immediately available, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, August 10, 1888.

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CHAP. 860.—

An act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of Certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

River and harbor appropriations.

That the following sums of money be, and are hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available, and to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War, for the construction, completion, repair, and preservation of the public works hereinafter named:

Harbors.

Rockland, Me.

Improving harbor at Rockland, Maine: Continuing improvement, thirty thousand dollars.

Mouth of Saco River, Me.

Improving breakwater at the mouth of Saco River, Maine: Continuing improvements and repairs, twelve thousand five hundred dollars.

York, Me.

Improving harbor at York, Maine: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Mount Desert Breakwater, Me.

For commencing the construction of a breakwater from Mount Desert to Porcupine Island, Maine, fifty thousand dollars.

Portland, Me.

Improving harbor at Portland, Maine: Continuing improvement, forty thousand dollars.

Camden, Me.

Back Cove, Portland, Me.

Improving harbor at Camden, Maine, five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Back Cove, Portland Harbor, Maine: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand thousand dollars.

Rockport, Me.

Portsmouth, N. H.

Improving harbor at Rockport, Maine, ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Little Harbor, N. H

Improving harbor of refuge at Little Harbor, New Hampshire: Continuing improvement on the enlarged plan, twenty thousand dollars.

Burlington, Vt.

Improving harbor at Burlington, Vermont: Continuing improvement, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Hero Islands, Vt.

Improving the channel between the islands of North Hero and South Hero, Lake Champlain, Vermont, ten thousand dollars.

Gordon’s Landing.

Improving harbor at Gordon’s Landing, Lake Champlain, Vermont: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Boston, Mass.

Improving harbor at Boston, Massachusetts: Continuing improvements, one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars; one half of which shall be used in widening the main ship channel at the “upper and lower middle;” and so much thereof as may be necessary may be expended in extending the seawall at Gallup’s Island.

Lynn, Mass.

Improving harbor at Lynn, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars; a part of which may, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be used at the Point of Pines and in the western channel leading thereto, and a portion in the basin enclosed by the wharves of said city of Lynn.

Nantucket, Mass.

Improving harbor at Nantucket, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars.

Newburyport, Mass.

Improving harbor at Newburyport, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Plymouth, Mass.

Improving harbor at Plymouth, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement, six thousand dollars; a part of which may, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be applied to the improvement in FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 800. 1888.401 said harbor of Goose Point Channel to the port of Kingston and North Plymouth.

Improving harbor at Provincetown, Massachusetts: To complete,

Provincetown, Mass.

seven thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Scituate, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement,

Scituate, Mass.

five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Gloucester, Massachusetts: Dredging Harbor

Gloucester, Mass.

Cove and removing ledge and boulders obstructing the approach to the wharves between Harbor Cove and Pew Wharf, ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Wareham, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement,

Wareham, Mass.

four thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at New Bedford, Massachusetts, ten thousand

New Bedford, Mass.

dollars.

Improving harbor at Hingham, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement,

Hingham, Mass.

five thousand dollars, a part of which may, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be applied to straighten the channel from the wharf to the end of Ragged Island.

Improving harbor at Winthrop, Massachusetts: For dredging, one

Winthrop, Mass.

thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Hyannis, Massachusetts: Continuing improvement,

Hyannis, Mass.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts: For protection

Vineyard Haven, Mass.

of Chops at the mouth of the harbor, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Wellfleet, Massachusetts, seven thousand

Wellfleet, Mass.

dollars.

Improving national harbor of refuge at Sandy Bay, Cape Ann,

Sandy Bay, Mass.

Massachusetts: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Manchester, Massachusetts, two thousand

Manchester, Mass.

five hundred dollars.

Improving harbor at Block Island, Rhode Island: Continuing improvement,

Block Island, R. I.

fifteen thousand dollars: of which sum six thousand dollars are for inner harbor, four thousand dollars for breakwater, and five thousand dollars for removing sand bar at entrance of harbor.

Improving harbor at Newport, Rhode Island: Continuing improvement,

Newport, R. I.

twelve thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Bridgeport, Connecticut: Continuing improvement,

Bridgeport, Conn.

ten thousand dollars; and the Secretary of War is authorized to expend such portion of said sum as he may deem advisable above the bridges across the stream emptying into said harbor.

Improving harbor at Black Rock, Connecticut: Continuing improvement,

Black Rock, Conn.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving breakwater at New Haven, Connecticut: Continuing improvement,

New Haven, Conn.

seventy-five thousand dollars: and the Chief of Engineers may, if deemed necessary, relocate the western breakwater; and the Secretary of War is authorized, in his discretion, to expend any portion of said sum in commencing its construction.

Improving harbor at New Haven, Connecticut: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Norwalk, Connecticut: Continuing improvement,

Norwalk, Conn.

twenty-eight thousand dollars; twenty-five thousand dollars of which shall be expended in dredging and deepening the channel in the lower harbor up to Wilson’s Point.

Improving harbor at Stonington, Connecticut, eight thousand dollars.

Stonington, Conn.

Improving harbor at Stamford, Connecticut: Continuing improvement,

Stamford, Conn.

five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Five Mile River, Connecticut, five thousand

Five Mile River.

dollars.

402FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Milford, Conn.

Improving harbor at Milford, Connecticut: To complete improvement, five thousand dollars.

Buffalo, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Buffalo, New York: Continuing improvement, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Buttermilk Channel, N. Y.

Improving Buttermilk Channel, New York: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars.

Sheepshead Bay, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Sheepshead Bay, New York: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Rouse’s Point, N.Y.

Improving breakwater at Rouse’s Point, New York: Continuing improvement, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars.

Canarsie Bay, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Canarsie Bay, New York: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Charlotte, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Charlotte, New York: Continuing improvement and repairs, forty-five thousand dollars.

Dunkirk, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Dunkirk, New York: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Flushing Bay, N.Y.

Improving harbor at Flushing Bay, New York: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Gowanus Bay, N. Y.

Improving channel at Gowanus Bay, New York: Continuing improvement, by deepening to twenty-one feet mean low water and widening the channel to four hundred feet on the northerly side from the foot of Percival street, along the wharves to the twenty-three feet curve, opposite the entrance to the Erie Basin, sixty thousand dollars.

Great Sodus Bay, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Great Sodus Bay, New York: Continuing improvement, twenty-four thousand dollars.

Little Sodus Bay, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Little Sodus Bay, New York: Continuing improvement, sixteen thousand dollars. And the Engineer in charge, with the approval of the Secretary of War, may use such part of this appropriation for dredging and deepening the channel and harbor, as he may deem proper.

Greenport, N Y.

Improving harbor at Greenport, New York: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Oak Orchard, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Oak Orchard, New York: Continuing improvement and repairs, six thousand dollars.

Ogdensburgh, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Ogdensburgh, New York, including the clearing out of the mouth of the Oswegatchie River: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Olcott, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Olcott, New York: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Oswego, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Oswego, New York: Continuing improvement and repairs, one hundred thousand dollars: of which fifteen thousand dollars shall be used in removing the east break water at the mouth of the river.

Plattsburgh, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Plattsburgh, New York: To complete improvement, seven thousand dollars.

Rondout, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Rondout, New York: To complete improvement, five thousand dollars.

Sackett’s, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Sackett’s, New York: Continuing improvement, two thousand dollars.

Tonawanda, N. Y.

Improving Tonawanda Harbor and Niagara River, New York, as per report of engineer in charge, dated December twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred thousand dollars.

New York, N. Y.

Improving New York Harbor, New York: Continuing improvement, three hundred and eighty thousand dollars.

Saugerties, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Saugerties, New York: Continuing improvement, twelve thousand dollars.

Wilson, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Wilson, New York: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Port Chester, N. Y.

Improving harbor at Port Chester, New York: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.403

Improving harbor at Glen Cove, New York, twenty thousand

Glen Cove, N. Y.

dollars.

Improving harbor at New Rochelle, New York: Continuing improvement,

New Rochelle, N.Y.

the balance remaining on hand from former appropriations to be expended in pursuance of the project adopted in eighteen hundred and seventy-one.

Improving channel between Staten Island and the New Jersey

Staten Island Channel, N.Y.

shore, New York and New Jersey: Continuing improvement, by dredging fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Arthur Kill, between Staten Island and the New Jersey

Arthur Kill, N.Y.

shore, New York and New Jersey: Dredging and straightening channel near Staten Island bridge, and removing the point of land westerly of same, ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Raritan Bay, New Jersey: Continuing improvement,

Raritan Bay, N. J.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Erie, Pennsylvania: Continuing improvement,

Erie, Pa.

twenty-three thousand dollars.

For the preservation and protection of the peninsula of Presque

Presque Isle, Pa.

Isle, Erie Harbor, Pennsylvania, as recommended by the Chief of Engineers, January thirteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and in accordance with such plans as the Secretary of War may prescribe, sixty thousand dollars.

Improving the harbor of Philadelphia: For the removal of Smith’s

Philadelphia.

Island, and Windmill Island, in the State of Pennsylvania, and Petty’s Island, in the State of New Jersey, or such parts of them and the shoals adjacent thereto as may be required, and for the improvement of the harbor between the cities of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, five hundred thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

Title.

That no part of this sum shall be expended until the title to the lands forming said islands shall be acquired and vested in the United States without charge to the latter beyond three hundred thousand dollars of the sum herein appropriated.

Improving ice-harbor at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania: Continuing

Marcus Hook, Pa.

improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Delaware Breakwater, Delaware: Continuing improvement,

Delaware Breakwater.

one hundred thousand dollars.

Improving ice-harbor at New Castle, Delaware: Continuing improvement,

New Castle, Del.

seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving harbor at Wilmington, Delaware: Continuing improvement,

Wilmington, Del.

thirty thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Baltimore, Maryland: Continuing improvement,

Baltimore, Md.

and widening channel to six hundred feet, three hundred thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Breton Bay, Maryland: Continuing improvement,

Breton Bay, Md.

three thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Cambridge, Maryland, five thousand dollars.

Cambridge, Md.

Norfolk, Va.

Improving harbor at Norfolk and its approaches, Virginia: Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars.

Improving approach to Norfolk Harbor, and the United States navy-yard at Norfolk, Virginia: Continuing improvement between Lambert’s Point and Fort Norfolk, ten thousand dollars: and the balance of one hundred and nine thousand dollars of former appropriations made under this head and available July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, is hereby authorized to be expended according to the modified plan of the engineer in charge.

Improving harbor at Beaufort, North Carolina: Continuing improvement,

Beaufort, N. C.

thirty-five thousand dollars.

Improving the inland waterway between Beaufort and New River,

Water-way, Beaufort and New River, N. C.

New Berne and Beaufort.

North Carolina: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Improving the inland waterway between New Borne and Beaufort, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

404FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Charleston, S. C.

Improving harbor at Charleston, including Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina: Continuing improvements, three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, of which five thousand dollars may be expended on Mount Pleasant shore of inner harbor of Charleston, South Carolina.

Georgetown, S. C.

Improving harbor at Georgetown, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Winyaw Bay, S. C.

Improving Winyaw Bay, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars. The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to appoint a board of three engineer officers of the United States Army, whose duty it shall be to examine the plan submitted by Captain William H. Bixby, United States Army Engineers, under date of January thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, for the improvement of said bay. The said board shall report to the Secretary of War, who shall lay its report before Congress at its next session, with the views of himself and the Chief of

Proviso.

Engineers of the United States Army thereon: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the expenditure of this appropriation.

Brunswick, Ga.

Improving harbor at Brunswick, Georgia: Continuing improvement, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Cumberland Sound, Ga. and Fla.

Improving Cumberland Sound, Georgia and Florida: Continuing improvement, one hundred and twelve thousand five bundled dollars.

Savannah, Ga.

Improving harbor at Savannah, Georgia: To complete existing project, one hundred and eighty thousand dollars.

San Augustine, Fla.

Improving harbor at San Augustine, Florida, thirty-five thousand dollars. The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to appoint a board of three engineer officers of the United States Army, whose duty it shall be to examine into the expediency of further improving the harbor of San Augustine, Florida, upon the plan submitted by Lieutenant William M. Black, United States Army Engineers, under date of December twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. The said board shall report to the Secretary of War, who shall lay its report before Congress at its next session, with the views of himself and the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army thereon.

Apalachicola Bay, Fla.

Improving harbor at Apalachicola Bay, Florida: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars.

Cedar Keys, Fla.

Improving harbor at Cedar Keys, Florida: Continuing improvement, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Pensacola, Fla.

Improving harbor at Pensacola, Florida: Continuing improvement, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Tampa Bay, Fla.

Improving harbor at Tampa Bay, Florida, from outer bar to Mangrove or Bushy Point, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Key West, Fla.

Improving entrance to harbor at Key West, Florida, twenty-five thousand dollars. The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to appoint a board of three engineer officers of the United States Army, whose duty it shall be to examine into the expediency of further improving the entrance to the harbor at Key West, Florida, upon the plan submitted by Lieutenant William M. Black, United States Army Engineers, under date of May thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; the said Board shall report to the Secretary of War, who shall lay its report before Congress at its next session, together with the views of himself and the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army thereon.

Mobile, Ala.

Improving harbor at Mobile, Alabama: Continuing improvement, on enlarged project for securing a channel twenty-three feet deep and two hundred and eighty feet wide, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Biloxi Bay, Miss.

Improving harbor at Biloxi Bay, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, eighteen thousand five hundred dollars.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.405

Improving Aransas Pass and Bay up to Rockport and Corpus

Aransas Pass, Tex.

Christi, Texas: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars.

Improving Brazos, Santiago Harbor, Texas; Continuing improvement,

Brazos Santiago, Tex.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improvement of entrance to Galveston Harbor, Texas: Continuing

Galveston, Tex.

improvement, five hundred thousand dollars.

Improving Sabine Pass, and Blue Buck Bar, Texas: Continuing

Sabine Pass, Tex.

improvement, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Improving ship-channel in Galveston Bay, Texas, from Morgan’s

Galveston, Tex., Ship-channel.

Cut to Bolivar Channel: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Ashtabula, Ohio: Continuing improvement,

Ashtabula, Ohio.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at mouth of Black River, Ohio: Continuing

Black River, Ohio.

improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Cleveland, Ohio: Continuing improvement

Cleveland, Ohio.

on the last plan projected, one hundred thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Fairport, Ohio: Continuing improvement,

Fairport, Ohio.

ten thousand dollars: of which so much as may be necessary may be expended in deepening the river. That the owners of dock property abutting on Grand River, at the mouth thereof, shall have the right to load and unload coal, ore, and other freight over so much of the east Government pier as lies north of the present low-water

Post, p. 681.

mark, under such limitations as to time and use as shall be approved by the Secretary of War, on the payment of such compensation as the Secretary of War shall determine.

Improving harbor at Huron, Ohio: Continuing improvement, six

Huron, Ohio.

thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Vermillion, Ohio: For preservation of piers,

Vermillion, Ohio.

one thousand dollars.

For ice, harbor at the mouth of Muskingum River, Ohio: To complete,

Muskingum River, Ohio.

sixty thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Port Clinton, Ohio: Continuing improvement,

Port Clinton, Ohio.

five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Sandusky, Ohio: Continuing improvement

Sandusky, Ohio.

by a straight channel from Sandusky City to the entrance of Sandusky Bay, pursuant to the last plan of the engineers, forty thousand dollars; of which five thousand dollars, or so much as may be necessary, may be used, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, in improving the old channel.

Improving harbor at Toledo, Ohio: Continuing improvement

Toledo, Ohio.

of the Maumee River, by a straight channel, pursuant to the last plan of the engineer in charge, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Toledo, Ohio: For clearing the old channel, five thousand dollars.

Improving outer harbor at Michigan City, Indiana: Continuing

Michigan City, Ind.

improvement, ninety thousand dollars.

To complete inner harbor at Michigan City, five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Calumet, Illinois: To complete improvement,

Calumet, Ill.

twenty thousand four hundred dollars.

Improving harbor at Chicago, Illinois: Continuing improvement,

Chicago, Ill.

two hundred thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Waukegan, Illinois: Continuing improvement,

Waukegan, Ill.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Charlevoix and entrance to Pine Lake, Michigan,

Charlevoix, Mich.

twelve thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving harbor at Cheboygan, Michigan: Continuing improvement,

Cheboygan, Mich.

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Frankfort, Michigan: Continuing improvement,

Frankfort, Mich.

eight thousand dollars.

406FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Grand Haven, Mich.

Improving harbor at Grand Haven, Michigan: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Grand Marais, Mich.

Improving harbor of refuge at Grand Marais, Michigan: Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars.

Ludington, Mich.

Improving harbor of refuge at Ludington, Michigan: Continuing improvement, sixty thousand dollars; and the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to accept the deed tendered by the Pere Marquette Lumber Company, of Ludington, Michigan, of three and thirty-one hundredths acres of land.

Manistee, Mich.

Improving harbor at Manistee, Michigan: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Black Lake, Mich.

Improving harbor at Black Lake, Michigan: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Monroe, Mich.

Improving harbor at Monroe, Michigan: For repairs and for dredging at mouth of river, five thousand dollars.

Muskegon, Mich.

Improving harbor at Muskegon, Michigan: Continuing improvement, forty-five thousand dollars.

Ontonagon, Mich.

Improving harbor at Ontonagon, Michigan: Continuing improvement, twelve thousand five hundred dollars.

Pentwater, Mich.

Improving harbor at Pentwater, Michigan: Continuing improvement, eight thousand dollars.

Portage Lake, Mich.

Improving harbor of refuge at Portage Lake, Michigan: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Sand Beach, Mich.

Improving harbor of refuge at Sand Beach, Michigan: Continuing improvement, seventy thousand dollars.

Saint Joseph, Mich.

Improving harbor at Saint Joseph, Michigan: Continuing improvement, twelve thousand dollars: five thousand dollars to be used in improving the water channel leading up to Benton Harbor.

Saugatuck, Mich.

Improving harbor of Saugatuck, Michigan: To repair and maintain, five thousand dollars.

South Haven, Mich.

Improving harbor at South Haven, Michigan: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars; three thousand dollars of which shall be used in deepening the channel of Black River from the inner termini of the piers to the highway bridge.

White River, Mich.

Improving harbor at White River, Michigan: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Marquette, Mich.

Proviso.

Improving harbor at Marquette, Michigan: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be expended until the question of harbor limits has been settled to the satisfaction of the Secretary of War.

Thunder Bay, Mich.

Improving harbor at Thunder Bay, Michigan: Continuing improvement, the balance available from former appropriations shall be expended in dredging the entrance channel from the bay into the river.

Au Sable, Mich.

Improving harbor at Au Sable, Michigan: Continuing improvement, the balance available from former appropriations shall be expended in dredging the mouth of Au Sable River.

Ahnapee, Wis.

Improving harbor at Ahnapee, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars; and so much of the act of August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for the improvement of rivers and harbors as relates to the harbor of Ahnapee is hereby amended by

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striking out the words “but no part of said sum is to be expended until the wharfage over the Government pier at that port shall be made free.”

Green Bay, Wis.

Improving harbor at Green Bay, Wisconsin: Continuing improvment, ten thousand dollars.

Kenosha, Wis.

Improving harbor at Kenosha, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Kewaunee, Wis.

Improving harbor at Kewaunee, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Manitowoc, Wis.

Improving harbor at Manitowoc, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement, eight thousand dollars.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.407

Improving harbor at Menomonee, Wisconsin: For repairs

Menomonee, Wis.

and dredging, nine thousand dollars.

Improving harbor of refuge at Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Continuing

Milwaukee, Wis.

improvement on bay and harbor, seventy thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement,

Oconto, Wis.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Oconto, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars; eighteen thousand dollars of which appropriation shall not be available, until the city of Oconto has caused repairs to be made, to the satisfaction of the engineer in charge, to the old part of the pier built by private enterprise.

Improving harbor at Port Washington, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement,

Port Washington, Wis.

five thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Racine, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement,

Racine, Wis.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Superior Bay and Saint Louis Bay, Wisconsin:

Superior and Saint Louis Bays, Wis.

Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Sheboygan, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement,

Sheboygan, Wis.

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Ashland, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement

Ashland, Wis.

on the enlarged project, sixty thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Two Rivers, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement,

Two Rivers, Wis.

two thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving harbor at Duluth, Minnesota: Continuing improvement,

Duluth, Minn.

eighty thousand dollars; of which sum one-half shall be expended on the harbor basin and new channel east of Rice’s Point, and in the preservation and maintenance of the canal and piers at the harbor entrance, and in the purchase of a steam launch: and the other half of said sum shall be expended on the channel west of Rice’s Point, and from thence along the northern shore of Saint Louis Bay to Grassy Point: and the Government of the United States hereby accepts from the city of Duluth the grant and conveyance made by

Acceptance of canal entrance and piers.

said city, by deed dated January ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, of the following described real estate, to wit: All the tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Saint Louis and State of Minnesota described as follows, to wit: Lots two hundred and forty-seven, two hundred and forty-eight, two hundred and forty-nine, two hundred and fifty, two hundred and fifty-one, two hundred and fifty-two, two hundred and fifty-three, two hundred and fifty-four, two hundred and fifty-five, two hundred and fifty-six, two hundred and fifty-seven, two hundred and fifty-eight, two hundred and fifty-nine, and two hundred and sixty Minnesota avenue, Upper Duluth, the same being the ground on which is located the canal entrance and piers to the harbor of Duluth.

Improving harbor at Grand Marais, Minnesota: Continuing improvement,

Grand Marais, Minn

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving harbor at Agate Bay, Minnesota: Continuing improvement,

Agate Bay, Minn.

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving harbor and bay at Humboldt, California: Continuing

Humboldt Bay, Cal.

Proviso.

Title.

improvement, one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until the twelve acres of land necessary to said improvement shall have been conveyed to the United States free of expense, and such conveyance has been approved by the Secretary of War, after the Attorney-General of the United States shall have certified to the Secretary of War that the title is perfect.

Improving harbor at Oakland, California: Continuing improvement,

Oakland, Cal.

three hundred and fifty thousand dollars; which sum, or any part thereof, may be used in the discretion of the Secretary of War, on the training walls and channel.

Improving harbor at Red Wood, California: To complete, seven

Red Wood, Cal.

thousand four hundred dollars.

408FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Wilmington, Cal.

Improving harbor at Wilmington, California: Continuing improvement, ninety thousand dollars.

San Diego, Cal.

Improving harbor at San Diego, California: For repairs, one thousand dollars.

San Luis Obispo, Cal.

Improving harbor at San Luis Obispo, California, by the construction of a breakwater on the reef to the plane of mean low water, according to the plan of W. H. Benyaurd, major of engineers, dated January twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Coos Bay, Oreg.

Improving entrance to harbor at Coos Bay, Oregon: Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars.

Yaquina Bay, Oreg.

Improving harbor at Yaquina Bay, Oregon: Continuing improvement, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Tillamook Bay, Oreg.

Improving Tillamook Bay and Bar, Oregon, five thousand two hundred dollars.

Lubec Channel, Me.

Improving Lubec Channel, Maine: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars.

Rivers:

Penobscot River, Me.

Improving Penobscot River, Maine: Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars; twenty thousand dollars of which sum to be expended between Bangor and Crosby’s Narrows, and thirty thousand dollars between Bucksport and Winterport, according to the last plan of the engineer in charge if approved by the Secretary of War.

Narragaugus River, Me.

Improving Narragaugus River, Maine: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Saco River, Me.

Improving Saco River, Maine: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Bagaduce River, Me.

Kennebec River, Me.

Moose-a-Bec Bar, Me.

Improving Bagaduce River, Maine, three thousand dollars.

Improving Kennebec River, Maine, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Improving Moose-a-Bec Bar, Maine: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Cocheco River, N. H.

Improving Cocheco River, New Hampshire: To complete, nine thousand dollars.

Bellamy River, N. H.

Otter Creek, Vt.

Improving Bellamy River, New Hampshire, ten thousand dollars.

Improving Otter Creek, Vermont: Continuing improvement, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Ipswich River, Mass.

Improving Ipswich River, Massachusetts, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Powow River, Mass.

Proviso.

Draw-bridge.

Improving Powow River, Massachusetts, for dredging, three thousand dollars: Provided, That this sum shall not be expended until the towns of Amesbury and Salisbury, or either of them, shall have caused such a draw to be placed in the present bridge over said river, as may be approved by the Secretary of War.

Pawtucket River, R. I.

Improving Pawtucket River, Rhode Island: Continuing improvement, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Providence River, R. I.

Improving Providence River and Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island: Continuing improvement, forty thousand dollars.

For removing Green Jacket Shoal, Providence River, Rhode Island: Continuing improvement, twenty-eight thousand dollars.

Pawcatuck River, R. I.

Improving Pawcatuck River, Rhode Island: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Connecticut River, Conn.

Improving Connecticut River below Hartford, Connecticut: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Housatonic River, Conn.

Improving Housatonic River, Connecticut, thirty-five thousand dollars: twenty-five thousand dollars of which may be expended in commencing the construction of a breakwater at the mouth of said river.

Thames River, Conn.

Improving Thames River, Connecticut: Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars, which may be expended at any point between Norwich and New London.

East Chester Creek, N.Y.

Improving East Chester Creek, New York: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.409

Improving Hudson River, New York: Continuing improvement,

Hudson River, N. Y.

seventy-five thousand dollars; of which ten thousand dollars may be used in dredging and otherwise deepening and improving the harbor at Peekskill.

Improving Newtown Creek and Bay, New York: Continuing improvement,

Newtown Creek, N. Y.

twenty-five thousand dollars, a portion of which may, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be applied to the improvement of the west branch of Newtown Creek.

Improving Ticonderoga River, New York: Continuing improvement,

Ticonderoga River, N. Y.

two thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving Harlem River, New York, seventy thousand dollars.

Harlem River, N. Y.

East River, N. Y.

Improving East River and Hell Gate, New York: Removing obstructions, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Improving Narrows at Lake Champlain, New York, from Benson,

Narrows, Lake Champlain, N. Y.

Vermont, to canal locks at Whitehall, New York, fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Grass River at Massena, New York: The Secretary of

Grass River, N. Y.

War is authorized and directed to expend the balance remaining on hand of the sum heretofore appropriated in dredging operations according to the original plan.

Improving Maurice River, New Jersey: Continuing improvement,

Maurice River, N. J.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving Passaic River, New Jersey: Continuing improvement,

Passaic River, N. J.

thirty-five thousand dollars; of which seven thousand five hundred dollars are to be used to complete improvement above Newark.

Improving Raritan River, New Jersey: Continuing improvement,

Raritan River, N.J.

fifty thousand dollars.

Improving Shrewsbury River, New Jersey: Continuing improvement,

Shrewsbury River, N. J.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving South River, New Jersey: Continuing improvement,

South River, N. J.

five thousand dollars.

Improving Allegheny River, Pennsylvania: Continuing improvement,

Allegheny River, Pa.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving Schuylkill River, Pennsylvania: Continuing improvement,

Schuylkill River, Pa.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving Delaware River, Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Continuing

Delaware River, Pa. and N. J.

improvement from Trenton to its mouth, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars; of which ten thousand dollars is to be expended upon said river and its tidal tributaries between Cooper’s Creek and Trenton.

For continuation of construction of the dam at Herr’s Island, in

Herr’s Island Dam, Allegheny River, Pa.

the Allegheny River, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, thirty-five thousand dollars; and the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to purchase the lands required for said dam and its appurtenances, or, at his discretion, to cause suit to Tie instituted for the condemnation of such lands as may be necessary therefor: and said sum of thirty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby made available for paying for said lands, whether procured by purchase or by condemnation, as authorized by the act of the legislature of Pennsylvania approved May eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Improving Saint Jones River, Delaware: Continuing improvement,

Saint Jones River, Del.

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Duck Creek, Delaware, by dredging, ten thousand

Duck Greek, Del.

dollars.

Improving Mispillion Creek, Delaware: To complete from Milford

Mispillion Creek, Del.

to its mouth, three thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving Broadkiln River, Delaware: Continuing improvement,

Broadkiln River, Del.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving Broad Creek, Delaware: Continuing improvement, five

Broad Creek, Del.

thousand dollars.

410FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Choptank River, Md.

Improving Choptank River, Maryland: Continuing improvement, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Corsica River, Md.

Improving Corsica River, Maryland: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Susquehanna River, Md. and Pa.

Improving Susquehanna River, Maryland and Pennsylvania: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars, to be expended above the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad bridge.

Fairlee Creek, Md.

Patuxent River, Md.

Potomac River, D. C.

Improving Fairlee Creek or Inlet, Maryland, five thousand dollars.

Improving Patuxent River, Maryland, five thousand dollars.

Improving Potomac River at Washington: Continuing improvement, three hundred thousand dollars.

Appomattox River, Va.

Improving Appomattox River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars: and the Chief of Engineers is directed to cause to be examined and surveyed, and the cost estimated, for diverting the water of the river above the harbor at Petersburgh to the old North Channel, and report upon the same.

Chickahominy River, Va.

Improving Chickahominy River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, two thousand five hundred dollars.

James River, Va.

Improving James River, Virginia: Continuing improvement below Richmond, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Mattaponi River, Va.

Improving Mattaponi River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, three thousand dollars.

Potomac River, Mount Vernon, Va.

Improving channel at Mount Vernon: Continuing improvement, six thousand dollars.

Nomini Creek, Va.

Improving Nomini Creek, Virginia: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Pamunky River, Va.

Improving Pamunky River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, three thousand dollars.

Rappahannock River, Va

Improving Rappahannock River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars; of which three thousand dollars may, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be used in continuing the improvement of Urbana Creek, a tidal tributary thereof.

Staunton River, Va.

Improving Staunton River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

York River, Va.

Improving York River, Virginia: Continuing improvement, thirty thousand dollars.

Water-way, Delaware and Chincoteague Bays.

Improving, by dredging and otherwise, the inland waterway, from Chincoteague Bay, Virginia, to Delaware Bay, at or near Lewes, Delaware, to be used from Chincoteague Bay to Indian River Bay: Continuing improvement, fifty thousand dollars, no part of which shall be expended until the right of way is secured free of cost to the United States.

Nansemond River, Va.

Improving Nansemond River, Virginia, including the mouths of Bennett and Chuckatuck Creeks, ten thousand dollars.

Big Sandy River, W. VA. and Ky.

Improving Big Sandy River, West Virginia and Kentucky: Continuing improvement, thirty-one thousand five hundred dollars.

Elk River, W. Va.

Improving Elk River, West Virginia: Continuing improvement, three thousand dollars.

Buckhannon River, W. Va.

Improving Buckhannon River, West Virginia: Continuing improvement, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Great Kanawha River, W. Va.

Improving Great Kanawha River, West Virginia: Continuing improvement, three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Guyandotte River, W. Va.

Improving Guyandotte River, West Virginia: Continuing improvement, two thousand dollars.

Little Kanawha River, W. Va.

Tolls abolished.

Improving Little Kanawha River, West Virginia: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars: but no toll shall be collected by any person or corporation for this improved navigation; and such right, if any exist, shall be relinquished in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of War before the expenditure of any of the money herein appropriated for this work.

Monongahela River, W. Va.

Improving Monongahela River, West Virginia: To complete dam FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.411 number eight, thirty-five thousand dollars; and for continuing improvements.

The Secretary of War be, and is hereby, authorized and directed

Purchase of lock and dam from Monongahela Navigation Company.

to negotiate for and purchase, at a cost not to exceed one hundred and sixty-one thousand seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirteen cents, lock and dam number seven, otherwise known as” the Upper Lock and Dam,” and its appurtenances, of the Monongahela Navigation Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Pennsylvania, which lock and dam number seven and its appurtenances constitute a part of the improvements in water communication in the Monongahela River, between Pittsburgh, in the State of Pennsylvania, and a point at or near Morgantown, in the State of West Virginia. And the sum of one hundred and sixty-one thousand seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirteen cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for consummating said purchase, the same to be paid on the warrant of the Secretary of War, upon full and absolute conveyance to the United States of the said lock and dam number seven, and its appurtenances, of the said Monongahela Navigation Company.

In the event of the inability of the Secretary of War to make

Condemnation proceedings.

voluntary purchase of said lock and dam number seven and its appurtenances for said sum of one hundred and sixty-one thousand seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirteen cents, or a less sum, then the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to institute and carry to completion proceedings for the condemnation of said lock and dam number seven and its appurtenances, said condemnation proceedings to be as prescribed and regulated by the provisions of the general railroad law of Pennsylvania, approved February nineteenth, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, and its supplements, except that the United States shall not be required to give any bond, and except that jurisdiction of said proceedings is hereby given to the circuit court of the United States for the western district of Pennsylvania, with right of appeal by either party to the Supreme Court of the United States: Provided, That in estimating

Proviso.

Estimating value.

the stun to be paid by the United States, the franchise of said corporation to collect tolls shall not he considered or estimated; and the sum of five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay the necessary costs of said condemnation proceedings; and upon final judgment being entered therein the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to draw his warrant on the Treasury for the amount of said judgment and costs, and said amount for the payment thereof is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. And

Operating expenses.

when said lock and dam number seven and its appurtenances shall have been acquired by the United States, whether by purchase or condemnation, the Secretary of War shall take charge thereof, and the same shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of section four of an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the construction,

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repair, and preservation for certain public work on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to appoint a board

Ohio River.

Board to report on movable dams.

of three engineer officers of the United States Army, whose duty it shall be to thoroughly examine the Ohio river below Pittsburgh, as to the practicability of the improvement of the navigation of said river by means of movable dams: and said board shall report on or before the first Monday of December next, as to the feasibility and advisability of such project of improvement, the number of dams required, their location, with the cost of the same together with the cost of 412FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888. maintaining them after the completion of the project. The Secretary of War shall transmit said report to Congress at its next session, together with the views of himself and the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army thereon.

Expenses.

The sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to pay the expenses of said board and survey.

Gauley River, W. Va.

Improving Gauley River, West Virginia: For cleaning out channel, three thousand dollars.

New River, W. Va.

Improving New River, West Virginia: Continuing improvement from mouth of Wilson Creek to mouth of Greenbrier River, balance now available from former appropriations for improving New River, Virginia, is hereby directed to be spent in improving said river between Ivanhoe Furnace in Wythe County and mouth of Wilson Creek.

Cape Fear River, N. C.

Improving Cape Fear River, North Carolina, above Wilmington: Continuing improvement, twelve thousand dollars.

To complete the improvement of Cape Fear River below Wilmington, North Carolina, two hundred and forty-five thousand dollars.

Contentnia Creek, N. C.

Improving Contentnia Creek, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Currituck Sound, etc., N. C.

Improving Currituck Sound, Coanjok Bay, and North River Bar, North Carolina, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Neuse River, N. C.

Improving Neuse River, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

New River, N. C.

Improving New River, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, three thousand dollars.

Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C.

Improving Pamlico and Tar Rivers from the mouths to the Falls at Rocky Mount, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Trent River, N. C.

Improving Trent River, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Lumber River, N. C.

Roanoke River, N. C.

Improving Lumber River, North Carolina, five thousand dollars.

Improving Roanoke River, North Carolina, from its mouth to Clarksville, Virginia, forty thousand dollars.

Yadkin River, N. C.

Edisto River, S. C.

Improving Yadkin River, North Carolina, ten thousand dollars.

Great Pee Dee River, S. C.

Improving Edisto River, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Improving Great Pee Dee River, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars.

Salkehatchee River, S. C.

Improving Salkehatchee River, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, three thousand dollars.

Santee River, S. C.

Improving Santee River, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, twenty-four thousand dollars.

Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. C.

Improving Waccamaw River, North and South Carolina, to Waccamaw Lake, North Carolina: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Wappoo Cut, S. C.

Improving Wappoo Cut, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Wateree River, S. C.

Improving Wateree River, South Carolina: Continuing

Proviso.

Draw-bridges.

improvement, twelve thousand dollars: Provided, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended until the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, and the Camden branch of the South Carolina Railroad Company, shall have built suitable draw-spans in their bridges over said river, to be approved by the Secretary of War.

Congaree River, S. C.

Proviso.

Draw-bridge.

Improving Congaree River, South Carolina: Continuing improvement, seven thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended until the South Carolina Railroad Company shall have built a suitable draw-span in its bridge over said river, to be approved by the Secretary of War.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 860, 1888.413

Improving Mingo Creek or river, South Carolina, five thousand

Mingo Creek, S. C.

dollars.

Improving Clark Creek or River, South Carolina, two thousand

Clark Creek, S. C.

five hundred dollars.

Improving Little Pee Dee River, South Carolina, five thousand

Little Pee Dee River, S.C.

dollars.

Improving Altamaha River, Georgia: Continuing improvement,

Altamaha River, Ga.

ten thousand dollars.

Improving Chattahoochee River, Georgia: Continuing improvement,

Chattahoochee River, Ga.

twenty thousand dollars.

Improving Coosa River, Georgia and Alabama: Continuing improvement,

Coosa River, Ga. and Ala.

sixty thousand dollars.

Improving Flint River, Georgia: Continuing improvement, twenty

Flint River, Ga.

thousand dollars; of which sum five thousand dollars are to be expended between Albany and Montezuma, and fifteen thousand below Albany.

Improving Ocmulgee River, Georgia: Continuing improvement,

Ocmulgee River, Ga.

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Oconee River, Georgia: Continuing improvement,

Oconee River, Ga.

twelve thousand five hundred dollars; a portion of which may be expended on said river between Skull Shoals and the Georgia railroad bridge.

Improving the Savannah River, Georgia, between the cities of Augusta

Savannah River, Ga.

and Savannah, completing the present project and commencing the extended project contained in the report of Engineer for year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty-one thousand dollars.

Improving Jekyl Creek, Georgia, five thousand dollars.

Jekyl Creek, Ga.

Romerly Marsh, Ga.

Romerly Marsh, Georgia: To pay for completing the existing project four thousand six hundred and thirty-three dollars and seventy-seven cents.

Improving Apalachicola River, Florida: To maintain, two thousand

Apalachicola River, Fla.

dollars.

Improving Caloosahatchie River, Florida: To complete improvement

Caloosahatchie River, Fla.

of upper river, ten thousand dollars.

Improving Choctawatchie River, Florida and Alabama: Continuing

Choctawhatchie River, Fla and Ala.

improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Improving Escambia and Conecuh Rivers, Florida and Alabama:

Escambia and Conecuh Rivers, Fla. and Ala.

La Grange Bayou, Fla.

Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Improving La Grange Bayou, Florida: To complete, three thousand dollars, including Holmes River to the town of Vernon.

Improving Manatee River, Florida: Continuing improvement,

Manatee River, Fla.

five thousand dollars.

Improving Saint John’s River, Florida, from Jacksonville to the

Saint John’s River, Fla.

ocean including the channel over the bar at the mouth, one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.

Improving Suwanee River, Florida: Continuing improvement,

Suwanee River, Fla.

fifteen thousand dollars: of which ten thousand dollars is to be expended in the purchase or construction of a suitable steam snag-boat with dredging and pile-driving machinery to be used on the rivers of the west coast of Florida.

Improving Volusia Bar, Florida: To maintain, five hundred dollars.

Volusia Bar, Fla.

Improving Withlacoochee River, Florida: Continuing improvement,

Withlacoochee River, Fla.

five thousand dollars.

Improving Alabama River, Alabama: Continuing improvement,

Alabama River, Ala.

twenty thousand dollars.

Improving Black Warrior River, Alabama, from Tuscaloosa to

Black Warrior River, Ala.

Daniel’s Creek: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars.

Improving Tallapoosa River, Alabama: Continuing improvement,

Tallapoosa River, Ala.

seven thousand five hundred dollars.

414FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Warrior River, Ala.

Improving Warrior River, below Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Continuing improvement, eighteen thousand dollars.

Tombigbee River, Ala.

Improving Tombigbee River, Alabama, from Walker’s Bridge to Fulton, four thousand dollars.

Improving Tombigbee River, Alabama, from Fulton to Vienna: Continuing improvement, six thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving Tombigbee River, Alabama, below Vienna: To complete improvement, six thousand dollars.

Big Sunflower River, Miss.

Improving Big Sunflower River, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars; of which two thousand dollars to be expended between Woodburn and Lehrton.

Noxubee River, Miss.

Improving Noxubee River, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Pascagoula River, Miss.

Improving Pascagoula River, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, twenty-seven thousand dollars, including bar at the mouth and from there to the mills at Moss Point.

Pearl River, Miss.

Improving Pearl River, Mississippi, between Edinburgh and Carthage: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Improving Pearl River, Mississippi, between Carthage and Jackson: Continuing improvement, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving Pearl River, Mississippi, below Jackson, fifteen thousand dollars; of which five thousand shall be used for dredging at the mouth.

Steele’s Bayou, Miss.

Improving Steele’s Bayou, Mississippi, including Washington Bayou: Continuing improvement, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Tallahatchie River, Miss.

Improving Tallahatchie River, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Tchula Lake, Miss.

Improving Tchula Lake, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, three thousand dollars.

Yazoo River, Miss.

Improving Yazoo River, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, thirty-two thousand dollars; of which ten thousand shall be used in repairing snag-boat Meigs, and eight thousand for constructing a pumping dredge-boat.

Amite River, La.

Improving Amite River, Louisiana: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars; of which two thousand five hundred may be used in improving Bayou Manchae.

Boeuf River, La.

Improving Boeuf River, Louisiana: Continuing improvement and closure of outlets, six thousand dollars.

Bayou Bartholomew, La. and Ark.

Improving Bayou Bartholomew, Louisiana and Arkansas: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Bayou Courtableau, La.

Improving Bayou Courtableau, Louisiana: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Bayou D’Arbonne, La.

Improving Bayou D’Arbonne, Louisiana: Continuing improvement, two thousand dollars.

Bayou Terre Bonne, La.

Improving Bayou Terre Bonne, Louisiana: To complete, three thousand dollars.

Red River, La.

Improving Red River, Louisiana: For completion of survey from Fulton, Arkansas, to the Atchafalaya River, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Tensas River and Bayou Macon, La.

Improving Tensas River and Bayou Macon, Louisiana: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Red River, La. and Ark.

Improving Red River, Louisiana and Arkansas: Continuing improvement from Fulton, Arkansas, to Atchafalaya River, including completing the work at Alexandria, sixty-five thousand dollars; of which five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be used upon Cypress Bayou and the lakes between Shreveport, Louisiana, and Jefferson, Texas; and five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, upon Bayou Dorcheat.

Ouachita and Black Rivers, Ark. and La.

Improving Ouachita and Black River, Arkansas and Louisiana: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars: of which four thousand five hundred dollars is authorized to be expended for the construction or purchase of a crane-boat with steam power.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.415

Improving Tickfaw River and its navigable tributaries, Louisiana:

Tickfaw River, La.

Continuing improvement, one thousand dollars.

Improving Little River, Louisiana, two thousand five hundred

Little River, La.

dollars.

Improving Bayous Rondeway and Vidal, Louisiana, by removing

Bayous Rondeway and Vidal, La.

obstructions, one thousand dollars.

Improving Calcasieu River and Passes, Louisiana: Continuing

Calcasieu River, La.

improvement at the entrance to said river and pass, ten thousand dollars.

Improving Bayou Plaquemine, Louisiana: For securing a navigable

Bayou Plaquemine, La.

channel sixty feet wide and six feet in depth, from deep water up to the Plaquemine Dike, and for securing the mouth of the bayou from further caving, one hundred thousand dollars, pursuant to plan recommended by the engineers.

Improving Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana, pursuant to the project

Bayou Lafourche, La.

of Lieutenant O. T. Crosby, Corps of Engineers, dated June eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, fifty thousand dollars, including immediate dredging to secure low water navigation.

Improving Buffalo Bayou, Texas: Continuing improvement,

Buffalo Bayou, Tex.

twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving Trinity River, Texas: Continuing improvement, twelve

Trinity River, Tex.

thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving Arkansas River, Arkansas: Continuing improvement,

Arkansas River, Ark.

Provisos.

one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That not rung herein contained shall authorize the Secretary of War to enter upon the project of improvement of said river as set forth in the report of the Board of Engineers on improvement of the Arkansas River from Wichita, Kansas, to its mouth, dated New York City, March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and contained in House Executive Document Number Two hundred and thirty-four, first session, Fiftieth Congress: Provided, That the Secretary of War shall

Scope of improvement.

expend the appropriation under this head with reference to the final improvement of this river as contemplated in the report of the Chief of Engineers for the year ending July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and as authorized in the act for the improvement of rivers and harbors approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six,

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and in House Executive Document number ninety. Forty-ninth Congress, first session: said methods to be applied, as the Secretary of War may direct, at such points between Wichita, Kansas, and the navigable mouth of the Arkansas River, at its junction with the Mississippi River, as he may deem for the best interest of commerce. And all moneys now to the credit of different sections of the Arkansas River, other than appropriations for the operating of snag boats, shall be available for use under this head; and in future the engineer in charge of this work and the Secretary of War shall make report

Reports.

upon the progress and needs of this work under this head, instead of reporting upon disconnected projects, as heretofore. Nothing herein contained shall be understood to prevent the Secretary of War from applying any part or all of the funds previously appropriated for use at Fort Smith, Dardanelle, in Pine Bluff Reach, or from expending not exceeding four thousand dollars to remove the bar in front of Van Buren, or from allotting not exceeding eight thousand dollars as a contingent fund for the expenditure in Pine Bluff Reach.

Improving Saini Francis River, Arkansas: Continuing improvement,

Saint Francis River, Ark.

four thousand dollars.

Improving Arkansas River, Arkansas: For removing obstructions,

Arkansas River, Ark.

twenty-five thousand dollars, of which ten thousand dollars is authorized

Removing obstructions.

to be used in constructing a new hull for the snag boat Wichita, including capstans and the transfer of the upper works, and three hundred and seventy-five dollars in completing survey and maps.

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Red River, Ark.

Improving Red River, Arkansas: To complete improvement above Fulton, three thousand dollars.

Black River, Ark. and Mo.

Improving Black River, Arkansas and Missouri: Continuing improvements, five thousand dollars.

Little Red River, Ark.

Improving Little Red River, Arkansas: Continuing improvement, five thousand four hundred dollars: a portion of which is authorized to be expended in the purchase or construction of a dredge-boat suitable for the work of the river.

Petit Jean River, Ark.

Improving Petit Jean River, Arkansas: Continuing improvement, below the iron bridge at the Rocky Crossing, two thousand five hundred dollars.

White River, Ark.

Improving White River, Arkansas: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Ouachita River, Ark.

Improving Ouachita River, Arkansas, above Camden: To complete, nine thousand dollars.

Cache River, Ark.

Improving Cache River, Arkansas, seven thousand dollars; three thousand dollars of which shall be expended for the building and equipping of a small hand-propelled snag-boat, and four thousand dollars for running expenses of the same, in accordance with the recommendation of the engineer in charge.

Big Hatchee River, Tenn.

Improving Big Hatchee River, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Caney Fork River, Tenn.

Improving Caney Fork River, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Clinch River, Tenn.

Improving Clinch River, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Cumberland River, Tenn. and Ky.

Improving Cumberland River, Tennessee and Kentucky; Continuing improvement above Nashville, two hundred thousand dollars; with a view to secure a uniform depth in the channel of four feet, commencing with a lock at or near the lower island at Nashville.

Improving Cumberland River, Tennessee and Kentucky, below Nashville: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

French Broad River, Tenn.

Improving French Broad River, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Hiawassee River, Tenn.

Improving Hiawassee River, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, one thousand dollars.

Forked Deer River, Tenn.

Improving Forked Deer River, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, four thousand five hundred dollars for the North Fork, below Dyersburgh; two thousand five hundred for South Fork; and two thousand five hundred for main river below.

Tennessee River, Tenn.

Improving Tennessee River, above Chattanooga, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Tennessee River, below Chattanooga, Tennessee: Continuing improvement, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars: of which as much as may be necessary is authorized to be expended in acquiring by purchase or condemnation the land needed for the sites of the permanent buildings necessary in the management of the canals at the improved shoals.

Kentucky River, Ky.

Improving Kentucky River, Kentucky: Continuing improvement, one hundred and eighty thousand dollars.

Licking River, Ky.

Improving Licking River, Kentucky, from Farmer’s to West Liberty, three thousand dollars.

Tradewater River, Ky.

Improving Tradewater River, Kentucky: To complete improvement, six thousand dollars.

Green and Barren River improvements.

For the purchase of the improvements known as the Green and Barren River improvements, one hundred and thirty-five thousand

Proviso.

Title.

dollars: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a full and absolute conveyance of said improvements, together with rights of way, easements, piers, docks, and appurtenances of every nature belonging to or connected with said improvements, by the owner or owners thereof, and the Attorney-General of the United FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.417 States shall have certified to the Secretary of War that the title is perfect.

Improving the Ohio River: Continuing improvement, three hundred

Ohio River.

Distribution.

and eighty thousand dollars: of which sum, twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended in removing the rock obstruction at the mouth of Licking River, twenty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended for the construction of a drift-gap at Davis Island Dam, with the necessary bear-trap gates and masonry walls, and seven thousand five hundred dollars in constructing an ice pier pursuant to the present or prospective plan of the Chief of Engineers, at or near Portsmouth, Ohio: Provided, That the Secretary of War is hereby

Provisos.

authorized and directed to obtain, if he can do so without cost to the United States, a perpetual lease or conveyance of the riparian rights of the property owners at said locality, in the event said ice-pier shall

Ice-piers.

be located where there is no landing place: And provided further, That at said locality, if it be an improved landing, he shall first obtain a relinquishment of wharfage rights and dues in favor of water craft seeking protection from damage by ice; and no part of this appropriation shall be used for such purpose until the foregoing conditions are complied with; and two thousand five hundred dollars of said Ohio River appropriation may be used for improving the channel in the mouth of the Big Hocking River below the first dam therein: and twenty thousand dollars of said Ohio River appropriation may be used for harbor improvement at Madison, Indiana, according to the plans heretofore submitted by Lieutenant Colonel Merrill, Corps of Engineers; also out of said Ohio River appropriation the sum of fifteen thousand dollars may be expended in completing the construction of the embankment on the south side of the Great Miami River near its junction with the Ohio, to confine the waters of the Great Miami in great floods to the general course of its channel at or near the Ohio, to the end that the formation of the bar in the Ohio now obstructing navigation may be arrested; also out of said Ohio River appropriation the sum of fifteen thousand dollars may be expended in the construction, or aiding in the construction, of such an embankment at Shawneetown, Illinois, as will confine the waters of the river in great floods to the general course of its channel, and protect the harbor; and thirty thousand dollars of said sum of three hundred and eighty thousand dollars may be expended in protecting the harbor at Cairo, Illinois, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, if in the opinion of the Secretary of War the interests of commerce require it.

Improving the falls of the Ohio River: Continuing improvement,

Falls of the Ohio.

according to the last plan of the engineer in charge, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars; of which sum twenty-five thousand shall be used in enlarging the canal basin near the locks at Louisville, Kentucky, as recommended in the Engineer’s Report of eighteen hundred and eighty-five, page one thousand eight hundred and four.

Improving Indiana Chute Fall, Ohio River: Continuing improvement,

Indiana Chute Fall.

fifteen thousand dollars.

Improving Muskingum River, Ohio: For the construction of a

Muskingum River, Ohio.

lock at Taylorsville and the reconstruction of the lock at Zanesville, pursuant to the report of the engineers, one hundred and two thousand dollars; and the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and empowered to grant leases or licenses for the use of the water powers on the Muskingum River at such rate and on such conditions and for such periods of time as may seem to him just, equitable, and expedient: Provided, That the leases or licenses shall be limited to the

Proviso.

Water-power rights.

use of the surplus water not required for navigation. And he is also empowered to grant leases or licenses for the occupation of such lands belonging to the United States on said Muskingum River as may be required for mill-sites or for other purposes not inconsistent 418FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888. with the requirements of navigation; and all moneys received under such leases or licenses shall be turned into the Treasury of the United States, and the itemized statement thereof shall accompany the annual report of the Chief of Engineers.

Vested rights.

But nothing in this act shall be construed to affect any vested right, if such there be, of any lessee of water power on said river.

Detroit River, Mich.

Improving Detroit River, Michigan: To complete, one hundred and thirty thousand and five hundred dollars.

Hay Lake Channel, Mich.

Proviso.

Improving Hay Lake Channel, Michigan: Continuing improvement, five hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That any portion, or all of this sum may, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be used in the work at the falls of the Saint Mary’s River, in addition to the specific appropriation herein made for the latter.

Saginaw River, Mich.

Improving Saginaw River, Michigan: Continuing improvement, sixty-five thousand dollars, of which twenty-five thousand dollars are to be used above Bay City, and fifteen thousand dollars in improving the west channel along West Bay City.

Saint Clair Flats Canal.

Improving Saint Clair Flats Ship Canal, Michigan: Continuing improvement, seventy-five thousand dollars; all or any portion of which may, in the discretion of the engineer, be expended in dredging Grosse Pointe Channel.

Saint Mary’s River, Midi.

Improving Saint Mary’s River, at the Falls, Michigan: Continuing improvement on new lock, dam, and approaches, one million dollars.

Clinton River, Mich.

Improving Clinton River, Michigan: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars: and the Secretary of War be, and is hereby, authorized to accept for the United States a conveyance of the parcel of land known as “Shoemaker’s Bend.” as per warranty deed from city of Mount Clements to United States, under date of December twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, amounting to six and three-quarter acres, for the purpose of straightening the channel of Clinton River.

Saint Joseph River, Mich.

Improving Saint Joseph River, Michigan, from its mouth to Berrien Springs, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Black River, Midi.

Rouge River, Mich.

Improving mouth of Black River, Michigan, ten thousand dollars.

Improving Rouge River, Michigan, at its junction with Detroit River, and up the river as far as the bridge of Saint Louis and Wabash Railroad, ten thousand dollars.

Chippewa River, Wis.

Improving Chippewa River, including Yellow Banks, in said river, Wisconsin: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Fox River, Wis.

Improving Fox River, Wisconsin, below Montello, except as hereinafter provided: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars; of this sum five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be used for deepening the south outlet of Lake Winnebago, at Neenah, Wisconsin, so as to make navigation practicable during low water season; six thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended in construting a levee at Portage, Wisconsin, to prevent the overflow of the Wisconsin River into the Upper Fox River.

Levee at Portage, Wis.

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The sum of six thousand dollars, appropriated by the river and harbor act of August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for a levee at Portage, Wisconsin, shall be available for that purpose: the sum of ten thousand dollars, appropriated by the river and harbor act of July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, “to be used in

Channel between De Pere and Green Bay.

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maintaining a channel between De Pere and Green Bay, Wisconsin,” shall be used, as soon as practicable, on the Lower Fox River, in buoying, straightening, and further deepening the channel of said river, between said cities.

Saint Croix River, Wis. and Minn.

Improving Saint Croix River, Wisconsin and Minnesota: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Red River of the North, Minn.

Improving Red River of the North, Minnesota: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars.

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Improving Minnesota River, Minnesota, including protecting and

Minnesota River Minn.

holding the banks opposite the borough of Belle Plaine, so as to prevent the river from cutting through the narrow neck of land at that point and thereby changing its channel and course, ten thousand dollars.

Improving Wabash River, Indiana and Illinois, above Vincennes:

Wabash River, Ind. and Ill.

Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Improving Wabash River, Indiana and Illinois, below Vincennes: Continuing the work on lock and dam at Grand Rapids, near Mount Carmel, Illinois, fifty thousand dollars, and for continuing improvements, including the work at or near Grayville, ten thousand dollars.

Improving White River, Indiana: Continuing improvement, five

White River, Ind.

thousand dollars; no part of which is to be expended until the bridges are so changed as not to obstruct navigation.

Improving Calumet River, Illinois and Indiana: Continuing improvement,

Calumet River, Ill. and Ind.

fifty thousand dollars; of which fifteen thousand is to be used in improving the river above the Forks to one-half mile east of Hammond, and thirty-five thousand for the improvement of the river between its mouth and One hundred and eighth street.

The amount heretofore appropriated for the improvement of said Calumet River from its mouth to its Forks, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be immediately available for the improvement between its mouth and One hundred and eighth street, anything in the act of July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and August

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fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six to the contrary notwithstanding.

Improving Illinois River, Illinois: Continuing improvement, two

Illinois River, Ill.

Survey for waterway from Lake Michigan to Mississippi River.

hundred thousand dollars, And for the purpose of securing a continuous navigable waterway between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River, having capacity and facilities adequate for the passage of the largest Mississippi River steamboats, and of naval vessels suitable for defense in time of war, the Secretary of War is authorized and directed to cause to be made the proper surveys, plans, and estimates fora channel improvement and locks and dams in the beds of the Illinois and Desplaines Rivers from La Salle to Lockport, so as to provide a navigable waterway, not less than one hundred and sixty feet wide, and not less than fourteen feet deep, and to have surveyed and located a channel from Lockport to Lake Michigan, at or near the city of Chicago, such channel to be suitable for the purposes aforesaid; the necessary expenses of such surveys, estimates, plans, and location to be paid out of the sum herein appropriated for the improvement of the Illinois River.

The Secretary of War is further authorized and directed to cause

Location and plans for Hennepin Canal to be made.

to be located, on such line as he may approve, a canal from the Illinois River at or near the town of Hennepin to the Mississippi River at or above the mouth of Rock River, together with a necessary feeder for the same, said canal to be known as the Illinois and Mississippi Canal, and to be eighty feet wide at the water line, and to have a depth of not less than seven feet of water, with locks one hundred and seventy feet long and thirty feet wide. The Secretary of War shall cause to be made and submitted to Congress detailed plans and estimates for the construction of said canal and feeder; the necessary expense of making such location, plans, and estimates shall be paid out of the unexpended balance on hand heretofore appropriated for the survey of said canal by the River and Harbor act approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for the examination of said

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canal, and of the Illinois and Michigan canal by aboard of Engineers.

For continuing operations upon the reservoirs at the headwaters of

Mississippi River.

Storage reservoirs.

the Mississippi River, twelve thousand dollars, to be expended in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Engineers in their report to the Chief of Engineers, dated May twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. And it shall be the duty of the 420FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Regulations.

Secretary of War to prescribe such rules and regulations in respect to the use and administration of said reservoirs as in his judgment the public interest and necessity may require; which rules and regulations shall be posted in some conspicuous place or places for the information of the public. And any person knowingly and willful1y violating such rules and regulations shall be liable to a tine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or imprisonment, not exceeding six months, the same to be enforced by prosecution in any district court of the United States within whose territorial jurisdiction such offense may have been committed. And the Secretary of War shall cause such gaugings to be made at or near Saint Paul during the annual operation of said reservoirs as shall determine accurately the discharge at that point, the cost of same to be paid out of the annual appropriation for gauging the waters of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

Upper Mississippi River.

Snag, etc., boats.

Mississippi River.

Above St. Anthony’s Falls.

Minneapolis to Des Moines Rapids.

For operating snag-boats and dredge-boats on Upper Mississippi River, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Improving the Mississippi River above Saint Anthony’s Falls, ten thousand dollars.

Improving the Mississippi River from the landing on the west bank below the Washington avenue bridge, Minneapolis, to the Des Moines Rapids, including work for the protection of the bank of the Mississippi River at Winona, Minnesota, on account of the erosion caused by dams erected above the city to improve the navigation of the river, and the examination and survey at the Rock Island Rapids in said river hereinafter mentioned: Continuing improvement, six hundred thousand dollars.

Rock Island Rapids.

Examination.

And inasmuch as the present channel of the Mississippi River at the Rock Island Rapids is said to be of insufficient width and depth, and dangerous to the navigation of said river, the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to cause an examination and survey to be made at said rapids, with the view of determining the best and most economical mode of securing a safer channel of greater width and depth, sufficient to meet the necessities of the commerce and navigation of the river, either by the construction of a canal around said rapids on the Illinois side of said river, from the head of the rapids near Rapids City, Illinois, on the most direct and feasible route to the main river, at the foot of said rapids, or by widening and deepening the present channel of the river at said rapids. And

Report.

the Secretary of War shall cause a report of said examination and survey to be made to Congress at its next session, together with plans and estimates of the probable cost for the construction of such canal, or for the widening and deepening of the present navigable channel of the river, and with such plans and estimates, shall submit his opinion as to the best and most economical plan of improving the river at said rapids in the interest of the commerce and navigation of the river, and for the purpose of such examination and survey, so much of the above appropriation of six hundred thousand dollars as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be expended, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars.

Des Moines Rapids Canal.

Improving the Mississippi River at Des Moines Rapids Canal, under the modified project, thirty-five thousand dollars: and the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to use so much of

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the money appropriated in the acts of July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. for the construction of a pier at the outer wall of the Des Moines Rapids Canal as may be necessary in the establishment of a floating boom, connecting said wall with the upper draw rest of the bridge at Keokuk, if in his opinion such work would adequately and advantageously serve the interests of navigation: and the balance left over of said appropriations of eighteen hundred and eighty-four and eighteen hundred and eighty-six, if any, to be used in continuing the improvement of the Des Moines Rapids under present project.

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Improving Mississippi River from Des Moines Rapids to the mouth

To mouth of Illinois River.

of Illinois River, two hundred thousand dollars, including the removal of bars at the mouth of Cedar Creek, in Quincy Bay, dredging in said bay: opening Willow Slough, and removing the bars at the mouth of Whipple Creek and Hamburg Bay, if in the opinion of the Secretary of War the same is deemed advisable in the interest of commerce and navigation: and fifty thousand dollars of said sum, or so much thereof as may be necessary may be expended in improving and strengthening Sny Island Levee, where it crosses Sincarte Slough and other sloughs, and in repairing wash outs in said levee.

Improving dry-dock at Des Moines Rapids: To complete, sixteen

Dry-dock, Des Moines Rapids.

thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Improving the Mississippi River from the mouth of the Illinois

To mouth of Ohio River.

River to the mouth of the Ohio River, including the completion of the work at Alton, and at the discretion of the Secretary of War, the protection of the Illinois shore opposite the mouth of the Missouri River, and the improvement of Saint Louis harbor: Continuing improvement, three hundred thousand dollars.

Improving Mississippi River from head of the Passes to the mouth

Head of the Passes to Ohio River.

of the Ohio River: Continuing improvement, two million dollars: which sum shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War in accordance with the plans, specifications, and recommendations of the Mississippi River Commission: Provided, That no portion

Provisos.

Levees.

of this appropriation shall be expended to repair or build levees for the purpose of reclaiming lands or preventing injury to lands or private property by overflows: Provided, however, That the Commission is authorized to repair and build levees if in their judgment it should be done as part of their plans to afford ease and safety to the navigation and commerce of the river and to deepen the

Protecting navigation.

channel. Of the foregoing sum one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as shall be necessary, shall be expended in protecting the bank along the Lake Bolivar front, by revetment.

For survey of the Mississippi River from the head of the passes to

Survey.

its headwaters: Continuing survey, seventy-five thousand dollars.

For continuing the removal of snags, wrecks, and other obstructions

Snags, etc.

in the Mississippi River, one hundred thousand dollars.

For work in accordance with the plans and specifications of the Mississippi River Commission:

At Columbus, Kentucky: Continuing improvement, twenty-five

Columbus, Ky.

thousand dollars.

At Hickman, Kentucky: Continuing improvement, seventy thousand

Hickman, Ky.

dollars.

At Helena, Arkansas, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Helena, Ark.

Greenville, Miss.

At Greenville, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, seventy-five thousand dollars.

At Vicksburg, Mississippi: Continuing improvement, one hundred

Vicksburg, Miss.

and fifty thousand dollars.

At New Orleans, Louisiana: Continuing improvement, two hundred

New Orleans, La.

thousand dollars.

At the head of the Atchafalaya and mouth of Red River, Louisiana,

Atchafalaya and Red Rivers.

for rectification thereof, by preventing further enlargement of the Atchafalaya and restricting its out let capacity, and for turning the waters of Red River into the north or upper channel around Turnbull’s Island, and for keeping open a navigable channel through the mouth of Red or Old River into the Mississippi, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

For gauging the waters of the Lower Mississippi River and its

Gauging.

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tributaries as provided for in joint resolution of twenty-first of February, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, nine thousand six hundred dollars: Provided, That three thousand six hundred dollars of same

Proviso.

Deficiency.

is authorized to be expended in paying the expenses of gauging the 422FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888. said waters during the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

South Pass.

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For examinations and surveys at South Pass, mouth of Mississippi River, pursuant to the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, ten thousand dollars.

Gasconade River, Mo.

Improving Gasconade River, Missouri: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Little River, Mo.

Improving Little River, Missouri, from Hornersville to its junction with the Saint Francis River, five thousand dollars.

Osage River, Mo.

Improving Osage River, Missouri: Continuing improvement, five thousand dollars.

Saint Francis River, Mo.

Black River, Mo.

Missouri River.

Improving Saint Francis River, Missouri, from Greenville to the Arkansas State line, five thousand dollars.

Improving Black River, Missouri, seven thousand dollars.

Improving Missouri River from mouth to Fort Benton: Continuing improvement, one million dollars, including removal of obstructions, surveys, and examinations, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War, in accordance with the plans, specifications, and recommendations of the Missouri River Commission, except as herein modified.

Distribution.

Out of the above sum the following amounts shall be applied to the purposes hereinafter specified, namely: One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be needed, shall be expended on that portion of the Missouri River lying between the cities of Council Bluff’s, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, and a point five miles above the bridge of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Bridge Company, by the course of said river; that the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be needed, shall be expended on said river at Sioux City, Iowa, and in Nebraska, opposite said city: that the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be needed, shall be expended on said river at or near Plattsmouth, Nebraska; that the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be needed, shall be expended on said river at or near Rulo, Nebraska; that the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be needed, shall be expended on said river at or near Nebraska City, Nebraska: that the sum of sixty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended on said river at or near Kansas City, Missouri; that the sum of sixty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended on said river at or near Saint Joseph, Missouri; that the sum of forty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended on said river at or near Arrow Rock, Missouri; that the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended on said river at or near Leavenworth, Kansas; that the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended on said river at or near Atchison, Kansas; and that the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended on said river at or near Miami, Missouri.

Mokelumne River, Cal.

Improving Mokelumne River, California: Removing obstructions, two thousand dollars.

Sacramento and Feather Rivers, Cal.

Improving Sacramento and Feather Rivers, California: Continuing improvement, twenty thousand dollars; to be expended for snagging and dredging operations.

Napa River, Caf.

Improving Napa River, California, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

San Joaquin River, Cal.

Improving San Joaquin River, California: Continuing improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars: a portion of which may be used, in the discretion of the engineer, in closing Laird’s Slough and in making the partial closure of what is called “Paradise Cut.”

Petaluma Creek, Cal.

Improving Petaluma Creek, California: Continuing improvement, two thousand dollars.

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Improving canal at the Cascades, Oregon: Continuing improvement,

Columbia River.

three hundred thousand dollars.

Improving Upper Columbia River, including Snake River, Oregon and Washington Territory: Continuing improvement, ten thousand dollars.

Improving the mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon: Continuing improvement, five hundred thousand dollars.

Improving Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers in front of and

Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivera.

below Portland, Oregon: Continuing improvement, one hundred thousand dollars, of which sum, one thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, may be expended in dredging the bar at Skamokawa, on the Columbia River.

Improving Willamette River above Portland, Oregon: Continuing

Willamette River, Oreg.

improvement, twenty-nine thousand dollars, of which sum fourteen thousand dollars, if deemed necessary by the Secretary of War, may be expended in revetting the Willamette River, above Corvallis, to prevent the threatened change in the channel of the river at said point.

Improving Coquille River, Oregon: Continuing improvement,

Coquille River, Oreg.

twenty-five thousand dollars; of which five thousand dollars is authorized to be expended for snagging between Coquille City and Myrtle Point.

improving Umpqua River, Oregon: To complete, two thousand

Umpqua River, Oreg.

dollars.

Gauging waters of the Columbia River, Oregon: For fiscal years

Columbia River, Oreg, gauging.

ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Improving Chehalis River, Washington Territory: Continuing improvement,

Chehalis River, Wash.

two thousand dollars.

Improving Cowlitz River, Washington Territory: Continuing improvement,

Cowlitz River, Wash.

three thousand dollars.

Improving Skagit, Stielaquamish, Nootsack, Snohomish and Snoqualmie

Skagit, Stielaquamish, Nootsack, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie Rivers, Wash.

Rivers, Washington Territory: Continuing improvement, fifteen thousand dollars; of which five thousand dollars shall be used for a snag-boat and outfit.

Sec. 2. That whenever complaint shall be made to the Secretary

Deflection of currents by piers, etc.

of War that by reason of the placing in any navigable waters of the United States of any bridge pier or abutment, the current of such waters has been so-deflected from its natural course as to cause by producing caving of banks or otherwise serious damage or danger to property, it shall he his duty to make inquiry, and if it shall be ascertained that the complaint is well founded, he shall cause the owners or persons operating such bridge to repair such damage or prevent such danger to property by such means as he shall indicate and within such time as he may name, and in default thereof the owners or persons operating such bridge shall be liable in any court of competent jurisdiction to the persons injured in a sum double the amount of said injury: Provided, however, That nothing herein contained

Proviso.

Existing rights of action.

shall be construed so as to affect, any rights of action which may exist at the time of the passage of this act.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to apply

Application of appropriations.

the money herein and hereafter appropriated for improvements of rivers and harbors, other than surveys, estimates and gaugings, in carrying on the various works, by contract or otherwise, as may be most economical and advantageous to the Government. Where said works are done by contract, such contract shall be made after sufficient

Contracts.

public advertisement for proposals, in such manner and form as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and such contracts shall be made with the lowest responsible bidders, accompanied by such securities as the Secretary of War shall require, conditioned for the faithful prosecution and completion of the work according to such contract.

424FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 800. 1888.

Sec. 4.

Surveys at South Pass, Mississippi River.

That for the purpose of securing the uninterrupted examinations and surveys at the South Pass of the Mississippi River, as provided for in the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, the Secretary of War, upon the application of the Chief

Appropriation made permanent.

Vol. 18, p. 464.

of Engineers, is hereby authorized to draw his warrant or requisition from time to time upon the Secretary of the Treasury for such sums as may be necessary to do such work, not to exceed in the aggregate for each year the amount appropriated in this act for such purpose:

Proviso.

Report.

Provided, however, That an itemized statement, of said expenditures shall accompany the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers.

Sec. 5.

Regulations for navigation of South Pass.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to make such rides and regulations for the navigation of the South Pass of the Mississippi River as to him shall seem necessary or expedient for the purpose of preventing any obstruction to the channel through said South Pass and any injury to the works therein constructed. The term “South Pass,” as herein employed, shall be construed as embracing the entire extent of channel between the upper ends of the works at the head of the pass and the outer or sea end of the jetties at the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico; and any person who shall willfully violate any ride or regulation made by the Secretary of War in pursuance of this act shall be guilty of a

Punishment for violation.

misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall pay a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars and undergo an imprisonment not exceeding six months, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 6.

Gauging waters of Lower Mississippi River.

That for the purpose of securing the uninterrupted gauging of the waters of the Lower Mississippi River and its tributaries, as provided for in joint resolution of the twenty-first of February, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, upon the application of the Chief of Engineers, the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to draw his

Appropriation made permanent.

Vol. 16, p. 598.

warrant or requisition from time to time upon the Secretary of the Treasury for such sums as may be necessary to do such work, not to exceed in the aggregate for each year the amount appropriated in

Proviso.

Report.

this act for such purpose: Provided, however, That an itemized statement of said expenses shall accompany the annual report of the Chief of Engineers.

Sec. 7.

Snag-boats. Upper Mississippi River.

That for the purpose of securing the uninterrupted work of operating snag boats on the Upper Mississippi River, and of removing snags, wrecks, and other obstructions in the Mississippi River,

Appropriation for, made permanent.

the Secretary of War, upon the application of the Chief of Engineers, is hereby authorized to draw his warrant or requisition from time to time upon the Secretary of the Treasury for such sums as may be necessary to do such work, not to exceed in the aggregate for each

Proviso.

Report.

year the amounts appropriated in this act for such purposes: Provided, however, That an itemized statement of said expenses shall accompany the annual report of the Chief of Engineers.

Sec. 8.

Annual report of Chief of Engineers.

That the Secretary of War shall cause the manuscript of the annual report of the Chief of Engineers and subordinate engineers, relating to the improvement of rivers and harbors, and the report of the Mississippi and Missouri River Commissions to be placed in the hands of the Public Printer on or before the fifteenth day of October in each year, and the Public Printer shall cause said reports to be printed with an accurate and comprehensive index thereof, on or before the first Monday in December in each year, for the use of Congress.

Sec. 9.

Obstructions to navigation by bridges.

Secretary of War to provide against.

That whenever the Secretary of War shall have good reason to believe that any railroad or other bridge now constructed, or which may hereafter be constructed, over any of the navigable waterways of the United States is an obstruction to the free navigation of such waters, by reason of insufficient height, width of span, or otherwise, or where there is difficulty in passing the draw-opening or the raft-span of such bridge by rafts, steamboats, or other watercraft, it shall be the duty of the said Secretary to give notice to the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.425 persons or corporations owning or controlling such bridge to so alter the same as to render navigation through or under it free, easy, and unobstructed; and in giving such notice he shall prescribe in each case a reasonable time in which such alteration is to be made. If, at the end of such time, the alteration has not been made, the Secretary of War shall forthwith appraise the Attorney-General of the United States, whose duty it shall be to institute suit, in the name of the United States, without delay, in the circuit or district court

Litigation.

of the United States for the circuit in which such bridge is located, which court is hereby invested with jurisdiction for this purpose, to recover from the owners or managers of such bridge the fines mentioned in the succeeding sections of this act.

Sec. 10. That the owner or Owners or manager or managers of any

Punishment for obstructing navigation.

railroad or other bridge obstructing the free navigation of any navigable waterway of the United States who shall willfully fail or refuse to remove the same, or to cause the necessary alterations to be made in the same so as to render navigation through or under it free, easy, and unobstructed to rafts, steamboats, or other watercraft, after receiving notice to that effect from the Secretary of War and within the time prescribed by him, shall be subject to a fine as penalty therefor of five hundred dollars per month for the time he or they are in default, and the amount so recovered shall be placed to the credit of the improvement fund of the waterway obstructed by such bridge.

Sec. 11. Whenever the improvements provided for by this act, or

Fish-ways.

those which have heretofore been prosecuted by the United States, or may hereafter be undertaken, shall be found to operate (whether by lock and dam or otherwise), as obstructions to the passage of fish, the Secretary of War may, in his discretion, direct and cause to be constructed practical and sufficient fish-ways, to be paid for out of the general appropriations for the streams on which such fish-ways may be constructed.

Sec. 12. Where it is made manifest to the Secretary of War that

Harbor lines.

the establishment of harbor lines is essential to the preservation and protection of harbors, he may, and is hereby, authorized to cause such lines to be established, beyond which no piers or wharves shall be extended or deposits made except under such regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by him.

Sec. 13. That the Secretary of War is hereby directed, at his discretion,

Surveys.

to cause examinations or surveys, or both, to be made, and the cost of improvement to be estimated at the following localities, to wit: In the States of— arkansas.

Arkansas.

Ouachita River, Louisiana and Arkansas, from its month to head of navigation, to determine the advisability and probable cost of its permanent improvement. alabama.

Alabama.

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to cause a survey to be made at the earliest practicable time for the location of a channel in and along the Coosa River, in Alabama, from the rapids at Wetumka to connect with the improvements already completed on said river above the Ten Islands, and to direct the engineer making the survey to report as to the most feasible, economical, and suitable plan for making such improvement. Warrior River from Tuscaloosa to Demopolis, for deepening and widening the channel with a, view of the easy transportation of coal. Sipsey River, from the Tombigbee River at Vienna to Texas, with a view of easy transportation of coal. Choctawhatchee, for low water navigation. 426FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888. california.

Surveys—Continued.

California.

San Beunaventure Harbor. Eel River, entrance and inside bars to head of navigation. Klamath River, entrance and inside bars to head of navigation. San Simeon Bay. The Secretary of War is hereby directed to make an examination and report to Congress as to the necessity for the establishment and maintenance of public moorings for the protection of shipping in the open and exposed ports on the Northern coast of California at Fort Ross, Fish’s Mill, Fish Rock, Shelter Cove, Trinidad and such other places as may be deemed advisable by him. connecticut.

Connecticut.

Mystic River. New London Harbor. Black Rock Harbor, for breakwater to Pentfield Reef and south from Fairweather Island. arizona.

Arizona.

Colorado River, between Camp Mojave and El Dorado Canon. Colorado River, between Camp Mojave and the point where the boundary-line between Nevada and Utah Territory intersects said river. delaware.

Delaware.

Nanticoke River, from Seaford to Concord. Mahon River. Prime Hook Creek. Appoquinimink Creek. dakota.

Dakota.

Ice harbor at or near Bismarck, on the Upper Missouri River. florida.

Florida.

Saint Andrew’s Bay. Chipola River, from its mouth to Marianna. Saint Mark’s River and bar at its mouth. Ocklawaha River from its mouth to Lake Griffin. Homosassa River and bar at its mouth. Chipola River from its mouth to Wewahitchka and the “Cut Off,” and “Lee’s Slough,” running from the Apalachicola River to the Chipola River. Crystal River and bar at its mouth. Alafia River and bar at its mouth. Sarasota Bay. The channel between Tampa Bay and Old Tampa Bay. georgia.

Georgia.

Flint River, rock reefs at Albany and above. Savannah River above Augusta and between Augusta and Andersonville. Oconee River. Ocmulgee River, Resurvey. indiana.

Indiana.

Grand Calumet River, beginning one-half mile east of Hammond, and thence eastward to Lake Michigan. For the survey of a canal-way connecting the waters of Lake Michigan with the Calumet River, beginning at a point on the Calu- FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 880. 1888.427 met River one mile east of Hammond, Indiana, and running due

Surveys—Continued.

north to Berry Lake, and thence along the eastern waters of said Berry Lake; thence northeast to Lake Michigan. The survey to estimate a canal fourteen feet deep and two hundred feet wide. Berry Lake forming a natural harbor of refuge. illinois.

Illinois.

Moline City Harbor. Grand Calumet River. Mississippi River, the main slough at Hamilton, Illinois, to the end of securing a good and sufficient steamboat landing at that point. iowa.

Iowa.

For a survey and examination of the Mississippi River at and near the head of Beaver Island, at Clinton, Iowa, to determine what is necessary to remove the sandbars there formed and forming, so as to make navigable and protect the entrance to the western channel, and the channel itself that runs between Beaver Island and the Iowa shore. kentucky.

Kentucky.

Harbor at Owensboro. Big Sandy River from Catlettsburgh to Pikeville, on Louisa Fork, and to the mouth of Pond Creek on Tug Fork. louisiana.

Louisiana.

Bayou Teche, from mouth to Saint Martinsville. Atchafalaya River, from Berwick’s Bay to Gulf of Mexico, to secure a channel or twenty feet depth. Mouth and Passes of Calcasieu River. Bayou Terrebonne, for continuing dredging three miles above Houma. Harbor of Baton Rouge. Tangipahoa River. Bayou Dorcheat, from Lake Bisteneau to the Arkansas line. Tchefuncta and Bogue Falia. Bayou Chitta. Bayou des Glaises, with a view to establishing locks. Bayou Saint John, from head of navigation to Lake Pontchartrain. Bayou Lafourche, from Donaldsonville to Gulf. Amite River. Bayou Manchac. Bayou Teche, with a view to putting in locks. Tickfaw River. Bayou Ternbonne and Bayou Black, with the view of opening a shorter waterway between Mississippi River and Berwick’s Bay, Texas and Mexico. maryland.

Maryland.

Eastern Branch of Potomac River. Wicomico River. North East River. Manokin River. Warwick River. Wetypkin River. Chester River, between Crumpton and Jones’ Landing. South East River. La Trappe River. Still Pond Harbor428FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Surveys—Continued.

Tuckahoe River. Sassafras River. Elk River. massachusetts.

Massachusetts.

Taunton River. Cohasset Harbor. Weymouth River. Goose Point Channel, Plymouth Harbor, to public wharf at Kingston. Weir River. Salem Harbor, including South River. Beverly Harbor. Cranes and Waters Rivers of Essex Branch. Martha’s Vineyard, inner and outer harbor at Edgarton. Stage Harbor at Chatham. Westport Harbor, and East and West Branch of Westport River. Malden River, as to straightening, widening, and deepening the channel. mississippi.

Mississippi.

Gulf Port Harbor, with a view to obtaining a twenty foot channel two hundred feet, wide to approach the shore as near as practicable. Leaf River, from its mouth to mouth of Bowie Creek, near the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. Chickasahay River, from its mouth to Enterprise. Bluff Creek from its mouth to the head of navigation. Tom bigbee, between Vienna and Cot ton Gin, with a view of obtaining continuous navigation. Bogue Phalia, especially the part known as the Narrows, with view to its improvement. minnesota.

Minnesota.

Duluth. michigan.

Michigan.

False Presque Isle Harbor, Lake Huron, for a harbor of refuge. Au Gres River, to deepen channel to village of Au Gres to ten feet in depth. Black River, Lake Superior, to deepen channel to depth of sixteen feet and constructing a breakwater. Detroit River, at Gross Point, to dredge channel now in use to depth of twenty feet. Petoskey Harbor, for breakwater and harbor of refuge. Thunder Bay River, Alpena, for sixteen foot channel from mouth to one mile above. Au Sable River at Au Sable, with view of twelve foot channel and breakwater. Port Austin, for breakwater. Lexington, for breakwater. Forestville, for breakwater. Black River, at Port Huron, to deepen channel from mouth to Grand Trunk railroad bridge to depth of eighteen feet. Pine River, at Saint Clair City, to deepen channel from mouth to Belknap’s brickyard to depth of sixteen feet. Quanicassee River, to deepen channel from mouth to village of Sebewaing to twelve feet. Port Sanilac, for harbor of refuge. Saugatuck Harbor, to obtain channel of navigable width, with a minimum depth of fifteen feet and reconstructing piers. Monroe Harbor, to deepen channel to sixteen feet. Grand River, from Grand Rapids to Lake Michigan: For channel of navigable width, minimum depth of ten feet.FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.429 Algonac on St Clair River, with view of uniting north and south

Surveys—Continued.

channels between Clark and Harsems Islands. maine.

Maine.

Monhegan Island Harbor. Belfast Harbor. Harbor and channel at Pembroke. Union River and Union River Bay. Harrissecket River. Saint Croix River: Resurvey. Medomac River. Pleasant River, from Columbia Falls to its mouth. Kennebunk River. missouri.

Missouri.

Clarksville Harbor. Saint Louis Harbor. Grand River. The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to cause a survey to be made of the Osage River, Missouri, from its mouth up to the first shoal, and five miles above the same, and to report an estimate, based on such survey, of the cost of constructing one lock and dam within the limits of said survey, and the effect upon the navigation of said river, of constructing said lock and dam. Missouri River at Miami. new hampshire.

New Hampshire.

Cocheco River, from Dover to its mouth. The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to cause a survey to be made of the Hampton River in New Hampshire, and to direct the engineer making the survey to report as to the most feasible, economical, and suitable plan for improving the same. new mexico.

New Mexico.

Rio Grande River, from Embudo to El Paso, Texas. new york.

New York.

Water-way around Niagara Falls, of capacity and facilities sufficient to float merchant ships and ships of war of modern build, drawing twenty feet of water, said waterway to commence in a navigable part of Niagara River, in Niagara County, at or near Tonawanda, and to end in the navigable waters of said river below said falls, or in navigable waters connected therewith. For the purposes hereof the Secretary of War, in his discretion, may take into consideration and revise the surveys and estimates of such a waterway heretofore made by Brevet Colonel C. E. Blunt, of the United States Corps of Engineers, in compliance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven.

Vol. 15, p. 21.

Plattsburgh: For extension of three hundred feet on north end of the break water. Fort Pond Harbor, Montauk. East Rockaway Creek, Long Island. Brown’s Creek, Saysville. Port Jefferson Inlet. Wappinger’s Creek, from Wappinger’s Falls to its mouth. Tarrytown Harbor. East Rockaway Creek. Salmon River, from railroad bridge at Fort Covington to the international line, with a view of deepening the channel to seven feet.430FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.

Surveys—Continued.

Black River, from Brownville to Lake Ontario. Cape Vincent Harbor, to establish a breakwater. Shoals between the Sister Islands and the crossover light in Saint Lawrence. Larchmont Harbor. A ship channel between Jersey City and Ellis Island. Harbor of refuge at Frontberg, on the south shore of Lake Ontario. Genessee River, from a point south of the present harbor and above the village of Charlotte, extending southerly a distance about three thousand feet. Channel connecting Irondequoit Bay with Lake Ontario, for harbor of refuge at Irondequoit Bay. Harbor at Troutberg. Harbor, mouth of Salmon River, Lake Ontario. Lake George, with view of placing buoys and improving channel. The East River, with a view to the removal of a ledge of rocks in the same, from the foot of Broome street to the foot of Twenty-third street in New York City. This survey to be made notwithstanding any other survey heretofore made. new jersey.

New Jersey.

Alloway Creek. Little Salem Creek. Hackensack River, from the lower bridge at the town of Hackensack to the Erie Railway Bridge. From the pier Lithe to the main channel, a distance of about sixteen hundred and fifty feet, and seven hundred feet north by northeast from Ellis Island for a ship channel or basin between the deep water of Hudson River and Ellis Island. north carolina.

North Carolina.

Trent River, to upper Quaker bridge. Fishing Creek. Shallotte River. Swift Creek. White Oak River. North East River (Cape Fear). Waterway, between New River and Swansboro. Mackey’s Creek. Pasquotank River, above the mouth of Turner’s Cut. Cape Fear River, North Carolina, from Wilmington to the ocean, with an estimate of the cost of its improvement, with a navigable channel twenty feet deep at mean low water. Ocracoke Inlet. Tar River, from Tarboro to Rocky Mount. ohio.

Ohio.

Conneaut Harbor, for deepening and widening channel. Cowles Creek or Geneva. Mouth of Chagrin River, near Willoughby. Muskingum River from Zanesville to Dresden. oregon.

Oregon.

Siuslaw River and bar. Clackamas River. Tualatin River. The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to appoint a board of three engineers from the United States Army whose duty it shall be to thoroughly examine the obstructions to navigation in the Columbia River at The Dalles and Celilo Falls, and at Three and Ten Milo FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888.431 Rapids, and to report to the Secretary of War, on or before the first

Surveys—Continued.

Monday in December next, as to the feasibility and advisability of overcoming such obstructions by means of a boat-railway at The Dalles and Celilo Falls, and by widening, to a navigable status for large tonnage river boats, the channel of said river at Three and Ten Mile Rapids, accompanied by careful and detailed plans, with estimates of the cost and a statement as to the usefulness of such improvements to navigation and of their relations and value to commerce: and said board shall also report, at the same time, as to any other plan or project for overcoming said obstructions at said points, whereby said obstructions to navigation may be removed, which in the judgment of said board may be deemed either more desirable than the above or worthy of consideration by the Secretary of War and Congress, and shall report detailed plans, with estimates of the cost of such proposed improvement or improvements, and as to their relations to commerce and usefulness to navigation: and said board shall report which of said projects is by it deemed most advisable. And the Secretary of War shall transmit said report to Congress, at its next session, with his own views and those of the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army thereon: and the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to defray the cost of making said examination and survey and the expenses of said board. Nehalem Bay and bar. Young’s River and its tributary Klaskuine River. Umpqua River, in the State of Oregon: separate surveys and estimates to be made, first, of that portion of such river between Scottsburgh and the mouth; and second, of that portion between Scottsburg and Hart’s Rapids, near Elkton. south carolina.

South Carolina.

Broad and Saluda River, above Columbia. Beaufort River, from a point three miles south of the town of Beaufort through to Coosaw River, with view to its improvement, especially at Brickyard. Ashepoo River, from the Charleston and Savannah Railroad bridge, six miles down the river, with view to removing obstructions and shoals caused by sunken Vessels. Connect North Edisto and South Edisto Rivers by Saint Pierre River and South Creek. Savannah River, as to whether the damage to the Vernezobie Freshet Bank in eighteen hundred and eighty-seven was caused by the work at cross-tides, and whether the maintenance of said bank is essential to the success of the work at cross-tides, and what will be the cost of so constructing said bank as to confine the water of said river to its bed. Owendaw and Wando Rivers and other waters and water-routes connecting Bull’s Bay and the harbor of Charleston. Socastee Creek from its entrance into Waccamaw River to the bridge at Socastee. Combahee River: Examine whether the breaking of Bull River into Combahee River near the head of Bull River will injure the navigation of Combahee River, and report a plan for obstructing said breaks and the cost thereof. texas.

Texas.

For removal of raft on Gaudaloupe River. Mouth of Caney Creek, where it empties in Matagorda Bay. Removal of bar at mouth of Cedar Bayou where it empties into Galveston Bay. 432FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 860. 1888. tennessee.

Surveys—Continued.

Tennessee.

Lower Cumberland River, from Nashville to mouth, to ascertain if necessary to establish locks and dams. rhode island.

Rhode Island.

Fishing Place Cove, near Seaconnet Point, with view to constructing a breakwater. Cove near southeast extremity of Coaster’s Harbor Island, and waterway between said island and Rhode Island, with a view to deepening the waterway and removing obstructions. Entrance to Point Judith Pond, west of Point Judith, with a view of establishing a harbor of refuge. Coast near lifesaving station, East Point Judith, with a view to constructing a breakwater. Greenwich Bay, to deepen water on the bar at Long Point. For a survey of Narragansett Bay at the mouth of Narrow River with a view of constructing a breakwater. vermont.

Vermont.

Swanton Harbor, as to what changes are necessary in present improvements. virginia.

Virginia.

Quantico Creek. Occoquan Creek. Acquia Creek. Chickahominy Creek. Onancock Harbor. Hampton Creek and Bar. For cutting of Hospital Point and giving a depth of twenty-five feet and an additional width of two hundred feet. Chukatuck Creek. Bennett’s Creek. Ware River. Hull Creek. Occobannock. Roanoke River, between Clarksville and Eaton Falls. Hunting Creek, at its mouth. Harbor of Cape Charles City and approaches by Cheuton Inlet. Chincoteague Inlet, for purposes of a breakwater. Machodac River. Nassowaddox River. The channel crossing the Potomac from Alexandria, Virginia, to the Maryland side. new york.

New York.

Great Chazy River from its mouth on Lake Champlain to Champlain Village. west virginia.

West Virginia.

Cheat River. Monongahela River above upper dam. Great Cacapan. South Branch of the Potomac River. washington territory.

Washington Territory.

upper Columbia River, between Wallula and British line. North Palouse River. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 860, 866. 1888.433 wisconsin.

Surveys—Continued.

Wisconsin.

Centreville Creek, Manitowoc County. Racine Harbor, enlarging and deepening channel. Kenosha Harbor, for refuge. Harbor at mouth of Fond du Lac River, in Lake Winnebago. Oconto Harbor, channel sixteen feet deep and seventy-five feet wide from piers to first contour in river at Spies Slough. For a survey of Minnesota Point, at Superior, at the west end of Lake Superior, to ascertain what, if anything, should be done to preserve the same from the inroads of the Lake, and for the protection of the harbor, together with the cost thereof. Menomonee Harbor, from the waters of Green Bay to N. Ludington and Company’s mill, Wisconsin, for a channel sixteen feet deep and two hundred feet wide.

Sec. 14.

For examinations, surveys, and contingencies, and for incidental

Appropriation for surveys, etc.

repairs, for which there is no special appropriation, for rivers and harbors, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That

Provisos.

no survey shall be made of any harbors or rivers until the Chief of Engineers shall have directed a preliminary examination of the same

Preliminary examination to be made before survey.

by the local engineer in charge of the district, or an engineer detailed for the purpose: and such local or detailed engineer shall report to said Chief of Engineers, whether, in his opinion, said harbor or river is worthy of improvement, and shall state in such report fully and particularly the facts and reasons on which he bases such opinion, including the present and prospective demands of commerce; and it shall be the duty of the Chief of Engineers to direct the making of such survey, if, in his opinion, the harbor or river proposed to be surveyed be worthy of improvement by the General Government; and he shall report to the Secretary of War the facts, and what public necessity or convenience may be subserved thereby, together with the full reports of the local engineer: And provided further, That

Canal, etc., projects.

the Government shall not be deemed to have entered upon any project for the construction or improvement of any waterway, harbor or canal mentioned in this act unless or until the work of construction shall have been actually appropriated for. Said reports of

Report of preliminary examinations to be printed.

preliminary examinations and surveys shall be made to the House of Representatives, and are hereby ordered to be printed when so made.

Received by the President July 31, 1888.

Chapter 866: to correct the enrollment of an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to amend sections one, two, three, and ten of an act to determine the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from the State courts, and for other purposes, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five.” Chapter 866 25 Stat. 433 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 866.—

An act to correct the enrollment of an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to amend sections one, two, three, and ten of an act to determine the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from the State courts, and for other purposes, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five.”

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Removal of causes from State courts.

Vol. 24, ch. 373, p. 552, amended.

That the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to amend sections one, two, three, and ten of an act to determine the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from State courts, and for other 434FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 866. 1888. purposes, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five,” be, and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows: “Be if enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Removal of causes from State courts, etc.

Vol. 18, ch. 137, p.470, amended.

That the first section of an act entitled ‘An act to determine the jurisdiction of circuit courts of the United States and to regulate the removal of causes from State courts, and for other purposes,’ approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to read as follows:

Concurrent jurisdiction of circuit with State courts.

“That the circuit courts of the United States shall have original cognizance, concurrent with the courts of the several States, of all suits of a civil nature, at common law or in equity, where the matter in dispute exceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum or value of

Limit.

Subjects.

two thousand dollars, and arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States, or treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority, or in which controversy the United States are plaintiffs or petitioners, or in which there shall be a controversy between citizens of different States, in which the matter in dispute exceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum or value aforesaid, or a controversy between citizens of the same State claiming lands under grants of different States, or a controversy between citizens of a State and foreign states, citizens, or subjects, in which the matter in dispute exceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum or value aforesaid, and shall have exclusive cognizance of all

Restrictions.

crimes and offenses cognizable under the authority of the United States, except as otherwise provided by law, and concurrent jurisdiction with the district courts of the crimes and offenses cognizable by them. But no person shall be arrested in one district for trial in another in any civil action before a circuit or district court: and no civil suit shall be brought before either of said courts against any person by any original process or proceeding in any other district than that whereof he is an inhabitant, but where the jurisdiction is founded only on the fact that the action is between citizens of different States, suit shall be brought only in the district of the residence of either the plaintiff or the defendant: nor

Negotiable instruments.

shall any circuit or district court have cognizance of any suit, except upon foreign bills of exchange, to recover the contents of any

Assignees.

promissory note or other chose in action in favor of any assignee, or of any subsequent holder if such instrument be payable to bearer and be not made by any corporation, unless such suit might have been prosecuted in such court to recover the said contents if no assignment or

Appeals.

transfer had been made: and the circuit courts shall also have appellate jurisdiction from the district courts under the regulations and restrictions prescribed by law.”

That the second section of said act be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to read as follows:

“Sec. 2.

Removal of causes to United States circuit courts.

That any suit of a civil nature, at law or in equity, arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States, or treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority, of which the circuit courts of the United States are given original jurisdiction by the preceding section, which may now be pending, or which may hereafter be brought, in any State court, may be removed by the defendant or defendants therein to the circuit court of

Nonresidents.

the United States for the proper district. Any other suit of a civil nature, at law or in equity, of which the circuit courts of the United States are given jurisdiction by the preceding section, and which are now pending, or which may hereafter be brought, in any State court, may be removed into the circuit court of the United States for the proper district by the defendant or defendants therein, being

Citizens of different States.

nonresidents of that State. And when in any suit mentioned in this section there shall be a controversy which is wholly between citizens of different States, and which can be fully determined as between them, then either one or more of the defendants actually interested FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 866. 1888.435 in such controversy may remove said suit into the circuit court of the United States for the proper district. And where a suit is now

Local influences.

pending, or may be hereafter brought, in any State court, in which there is a controversy between a citizen of the State in which the suit is brought and a citizen of another State, any defendant, being such citizen of another State, may remove such suit into the circuit court of the United States for the proper district, at any time before the trial thereof, when it shall be made to appear to said circuit court that from prejudice or local influence he will not be able to obtain justice in such State court, or in any other State court to which the said defendant may, under the laws’ of the State, have the right, on account of such prejudice or local influence, to remove said cause: Provided, That if it further appear that said suit can be fully and

Proviso.

justly determined as to the other defendants in the State court, without being affected by such prejudice or local influence, and that no party to the suit will be prejudiced by a separation of the parties, said circuit court may direct the suit to be remanded, so far as relates to such other defendants, to the State court, to be proceeded with therein.

“At any time before the trial of any suit which is now pending in any circuit court or may hereafter be entered therein, and which has been removed to said court from a State court on the affidavit of any party plaintiff that he had reason to believe and did believe that, from prejudice or local influence, he was unable to obtain justice in said State court, the circuit court shall, on application of the other party, examine into the truth of said affidavit and the grounds thereof, and, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of said court that said party will not be able to obtain justice in such State court, it shall cause the same to be remanded thereto.

“Whenever any cause shall be removed from any State court into

No appeal allowed.

any circuit court of the United States, and the circuit court shall decide that the cause was improperly removed, and order the same to be remanded to the State court from whence it came, such remand shall be immediately carried into execution, and no appeal or writ of error from the decision of the circuit court so remanding such cause shall be allowed.”

That section throe of said act be, and the same is hereby, amended

Vol. 18, p. 471.

so as to read as follows:

“Sec 3. That whenever any party entitled to remove any suit mentioned

Petition for removal from State court.

in the next preceding section, except in such cases as are provided for in the last clause of said section, may desire to remove such suit from a State court to the circuit court of the United States, he may make and file a petition in such suit in such State court at the time, or any time before the defendant is required by the laws of the State or the rule of the State court in which such suit is brought to answer or plead to the declaration or complaint of the plaintiff, for the removal of such suit into the circuit court to be held in the district where such suit is pending, and shall make and file therewith a bond, with good and sufficient surety, for his or their entering in such

Bond for costs, etc.

circuit court, on the first day of its then next session, a copy of the record in such suit, and for paying all costs that may be awarded by the said circuit court if said court shall hold that such suit was wrongfully or improperly removed thereto, and also for their appearing and entering special bail in such suit if special bail was originally requisite therein. It shall then be the duty of the State court to accept

Proceedings in State court to stay.

said petition and bond, and proceed no further in such suit: and the said copy being entered as aforesaid in said circuit court of the United States, the cause shall then proceed in the same manner as if it had been originally commenced in the said circuit court; and if in any action commenced in a State court the title of land be concerned,

Actions on land titles.

and the parties are citizens of the same State, and the matter in dispute exceed the sum or value of two thousand dollars, exclusive of Cause to be remanded as to defendants not prejudiced. Cause to be remanded. If prejudice does not exist. 436FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 866. 1888. interest and costs, the sum or value being made to appear, one or more of the plaintiffs or defendants, before the trial, may state to the court, and make affidavit if the court require it, that he or they claim and shall rely upon a right or title to the land under a grant from a State, and produce the original grant, or an exemplification of it, except where the loss of public records shall put it out of his or their power, and shall move that any one or more of the adverse party inform the court whether he or they claim a right or title to the land under a grant from some other State, the party or parties so required shall give such information, or otherwise not be allowed to plead such grant or give it in evidence upon the trial; and if he or they inform that he or they do claim under such grant, any one or more of the party moving for such information may then, on petition and bond, as hereinbefore mentioned in this act, remove the cause for trial to the circuit court of the United States next to be holden in such district; and any one of either party removing the cause shall not be allowed to plead or give evidence of any other title than that by him or them stated as aforesaid as the ground of his or their claim.”

Sec. 2.

Receivers to manage property according to State laws.

That whenever in any cause pending in any court of the United States there shall be a receiver or manager in possession of any property, such receiver or manager shall manage and operate such property according to the requirements of the valid laws of the State in which such property shall be situated, in the same manner that, the owner or possessor thereof would be bound to do if in

Punishment for violation.

possession thereof. Any receiver or manager who shall willfully violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding three thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of the court.

Sec. 3.

Suits against receivers.

That every receiver or manager of any property appointed by any court of the United States may be sued in respect of any act or transaction of his in carrying on the business connected with such property, without the previous leave of the court in which such receiver or manager was appointed; but such suit shall be subject to the general equity jurisdiction of the court in which such receiver or manager was appointed, so far as the same shall be necessary to the ends of justice.

Sec. 4.

National banks deemed citizens of the States.

That all national banking associations established under the laws of the United States shall, for the purposes of all actions by or against them, real, personal, or mixed, and all suits in equity, be deemed citizens of the States in which they are respectively located; and in such eases the circuit and district courts shall not have jurisdiction other than such as they would have in cases between individual citizens of the same State.

Not to apply to suits by the Government.

The provisions of this section shall not be held to affect the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States in cases commenced by the United States or by direction of any officer thereof, or cases for winding up the affairs of any such bank.

Sec. 5.

Civil rights jurisdiction not affected.

R. S., secs. 641–643, pp. 115, 116; 722, p. 137. Title XXIV, p. 347.

Vol. 18, p. 472.

Vol. 18, p. 336.

That nothing in this act shall be held, deemed, or construed to repeal or affect any jurisdiction or right mentioned either in sections six hundred and forty-one, or in six hundred and forty-two, or in six hundred and forty-three, or in seven hundred and twenty-two, or in title twenty-four of the Revised Statutes of the United States, or mentioned in section eight of the act of Congress of which this act is an amendment, or in the act of Congress approved March first, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, entitled “An act to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights.”

Sec. 6.

Inconsistent laws repealed.

Vol. 18, p. 472.

R. S., sec. 640.

That the last paragraph of section five of the act of Congress approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, entitled “An act to determine the jurisdiction of circuit courts of the United States and to regulate the removal of causes from State courts, and for other purposes,” and section six hundred and forty of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 866–868. 1888.437 Revised Statutes, and all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed: Provided,

Proviso.

Pending suits not affected.

That this act shall not affect the jurisdiction over or disposition of any suit removed from the court of any State, or suit commenced in any court of the United States, before the passage hereof except as otherwise expressly provided in this act.

Sec. 7. That no person related to any justice or judge of any court

No relative of judge to be appointed officer of his court.

of the United States by affinity or consanguinity within the degree of first cousin shall hereafter be appointed by such court or judge to, or employed by such court or judge in, any office or duty in any court of which such justice or judge may be a member.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 867: to provide for the erection of a public building at Charlotte, North Carolina. Chapter 867 25 Stat. 437 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 867.—

An act to provide for the erection of a public building at Charlotte, North Carolina.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte, N. C.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be erected on a lot in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, known as the Mint Lot and belonging to the Government, a substantial and commodious building, with tire-proof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the United States circuit and district courts, post-office, revenue office, and for other Government uses at Charlotte, North Carolina. The building on said site, when completed upon plans and

Plans, etc.

specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of eighty-five thousand

Cost

dollars; and no plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of eighty-five thousand dollars for said building; and the site of said building shall, leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a

Proviso.

Title, etc.

valid title to the said site shall be found to be vested in the United States, nor until the State of North Carolina shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 868: to extend the provisions of “An act to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer forces,” and for other purposes. Chapter 868 25 Stat. 437 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 868.—

An act to extend the provisions of “An act to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer forces,” and for other purposes.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Date of muster of certain volunteer officers and enlisted men.

Vol. 23, p. 34.

Vol.24, p. 377.

That the provisions of “An act to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer Forces.” approved June fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as amended by the act approved February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and the same are hereby, revived and extended for a period of five years from the

Time for tiling claims extended.

third day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Sec. 2. That the limitation heretofore imposed by law on the presentation

Horse, etc., claims.

Time for filing extended.

by officers or soldiers of claims for the loss of horses and equipments in the military services, during the late war is hereby suspended for the period of three years.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 869: to subdivide the eastern judicial district of Louisiana, and to fix the time and place for holding terms of court therein. Chapter 869 25 Stat. 438 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 438FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 869, 870. 1888.

CHAP. 869.—

An act to subdivide the eastern judicial district of Louisiana, and to fix the time and place for holding terms of court therein.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisiana.

Eastern judicial district.

Return of process.

That all processes from the circuit and district courts for the eastern district of Louisiana against defendants residing in the parishes of Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, East Baton Rouge, Saint Helena, and Livingston, shall be returned to said courts at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and all processes against defendants residing in the other parishes of the eastern district of Louisiana shall be returned to New Orleans.

Sec. 2.

Terms at New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

R. S., secs. 572, 658, pp. 99, 121.

That the terms of court shall be held at New Orleans as now fixed by law. Terms of circuit and district courts shall be held at Baton Rouge semiannually on the second Mondays of April and November.

Sec. 3.

Defendants residing in different divisions.

That if there be more than one defendant and they reside indifferent divisions of the district, the plaintiff may sue in either division, and send duplicate writ or writs to the other defendants; and the said writs, when executed and returned into the court from which they issued, shall constitute one suit and be proceeded in accordingly.

Sec. 4.

Trials.

That all causes triable in either of the courts of said eastern district shall be tried in the division to which the process is returnable under the provisions of this act, unless by consent of all parties the cause be removed to some other division of said district.

Sec. 5.

Criminal prosecutions.

That all prosecutions for crimes or offenses hereafter committed in either division shall be cognizable within such division:

Proviso.

Pending actions.

Provided, That all crimes and offenses heretofore committed within the divisions created by this act shall be prosecuted, tried, and determined in the same manner and with the same effect as if this act had not been passed.

Sec. 6.

Jurors.

That all grand and petit jurors summoned for service in each division shall be residents of such division.

Sec. 7.

Deputy clerks.

That a deputy clerk of the district court shall be appointed at each place in the two divisions of said eastern district where said court is required to be held, each of whom, in the absence of the clerk, may exercise all the official powers of clerk at the place and within the division for which he is appointed.

Sec. 8.

Removal of causes from State courts.

That causes removed from any court of the State of Louisiana in the circuit court of the United States within said eastern district shall be removed to the circuit court in the division in which such State court is held.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 870: to authorize the Kentucky Rock Gas Company to lay conduit pipes across the Ohio and Salt Rivers Chapter 870 25 Stat. 438 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 870.—

An act to authorize the Kentucky Rock Gas Company to lay conduit pipes across the Ohio and Salt Rivers

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kentucky Rock Gas Company.

May lay pities across Ohio and Salt Rivers.

That the assent of Congress is hereby given to the Kentucky Rock Gas Company to lay pipes for conducting natural gas, petroleum, or salt water across the Ohio River and Salt River, at such points as may be deemed necessary, between the lower boundary of Bradenburgh, in Meade County, Kentucky, and the upper boundary of Louisville, in Jefferson County

Proviso.

Not to obstruct navigation.

Kentucky: Provided, That said pipes be laid upon or beneath the bed of the river and in such manner as not to interfere with navigation, and under the supervision of the Secretary of War.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 871: to protect purchasers of lands lying in the vicinity of Denver, Colorado, heretofore withdrawn by the Executive Department of the Government as lying within the limits of certain railroad grants, and afterward held to lie without such limits Chapter 871 25 Stat. 439 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 871, 872. 1888.439

CHAP. 871.—

An act to protect purchasers of lands lying in the vicinity of Denver, Colorado, heretofore withdrawn by the Executive Department of the Government as lying within the limits of certain railroad grants, and afterward held to lie without such limits

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Purchasers of lands from railroads near Denver may enter at homestead rates.

That as to all lands lying in the vicinity of Denver, in the State of Colorado, heretofore withdrawn by the Executive Department of the Government for the use or benefit of the Union Pacific Railway Company, eastern division, and the Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company, or their or either of their successors, under the construction heretofore, placed by the Executive Department of the Government upon the act of Congress entitled “An act to authorize the transfer of lands granted

Vol. 15, p. 324.

to the Union Pacific Railway Company, eastern division, between Denver and the point of its connection with the Union Pacific Railroad, to the Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company, and to expedite the completion of railroads to Denver, in the Territory of Colorado,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, construing the grant in said act mentioned to be one continuous grant west of Fort Riley, in Kansas, through Denver, Colorado, to Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, and which lands have been sold by said companies, or either of them, or their or either of their successors prior to December ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to citizens of the United States, or to persons who have declared their intention to become such citizens, the holder of the title under such purchase from the railroad company, unless he be a director or other officer of the Union Pacific Railway Company, may, upon making proof of such purchase at the proper land office, and the further proof of the time of his or, if he claim by inheritance, his ancestor’s purchase, that he or his ancestor relied in good faith upon the validity of the title of such railroad companies, and that such purchase was made for a valuable consideration, enter and pay for said lands at the ordinary Government price for like lands, and patents shall issue therefor to the holder of such title and inure to the benefit of the original purchaser and all claiming under him: Provided, That

Provisos.

Adverse claimants.

nothing herein shall be held to dispossess or determine the rights of parties who may hold adversely to each other under purchase from the railroad company: And provided further, That a mortgage or

Mortgages.

pledge to secure the payment of money shall not be considered a purchase under the provisions of this act.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 872: to authorize the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company to extend a side track into square number ten hundred and twenty-five, in the city of Washington. Chapter 872 25 Stat. 439 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 872.—

An act to authorize the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company to extend a side track into square number ten hundred and twenty-five, in the city of Washington.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company may lay track into square 1025, Washington, D. C.

That the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company is hereby granted permission to extend a side track from the main line of its track, in the city of Washington, into square number ten hundred and twenty-five, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets and M and N streets southeast, under such conditions and regulations as may be imposed by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for the protection of the public in the use of streets affected and otherwise.

Sec. 2. The right of Congress to amend, alter or repeal the franchises

Amendment.

herein granted are hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 873: to authorize the Winona and Southwestern Railway Company to build a bridge across the Mississippi River at Winona, Minnesota. Chapter 873 25 Stat. 440 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 440FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 873. 1888.

CHAP. 873.—

An act to authorize the Winona and Southwestern Railway Company to build a bridge across the Mississippi River at Winona, Minnesota.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Winona and Southwestern Railway Company may bridge Mississippi River at Winona, Minn.

That the Winona and Southwestern Railway Company, a corporation duly created and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, its successors or assigns, be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto over the Mississippi River, from any point within the present city limits of the city of Winona, in the State of Minnesota, to the opposite shore of said

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

river, in the State of Wisconsin. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and at the option of said corporation, its successors and assigns may be so constructed, to provide for and be used also for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for

Tolls.

such reasonable rates or tolls, to be fixed by said company, its successors or assigns: and the Secretary of War shall have the right, from time to time, to revise, prescribe, and determine such rates of toll.

Sec. 2.

Construction.

That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may, at the option of the company building the same, be built as a

Provisos.

draw-bridge or with unbroken continuous spans: Provided, That if said bridge shall be constructed as a Draw-bridge, the same shall be

Draw.

constructed as a pivot Draw-bridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans giving a clear width of waterway of not less than two hundred feet on each side of the central or pivot-pier of the draw, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred and fifty feet; and every part of the superstructure shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above extreme high watermark: Provided,

Location of spans.

That all spans shall be so located as to afford the greatest possible accommodation to the river traffic, and a draw shall, if practicable,

Low bridge.

be located next or near shore: Provided also, That in case of a low bridge if the physical characteristics of the locality so require and the interests of navigation be not injured thereby, the length of the fixed spans or the number of draw openings may be reduced:

Draw-openings.

Provided also, That for any two adjacent draw-openings of two hundred feet each, one draw-opening of three hundred feet may be substituted if the interests of navigation be not injured thereby; and not less than ten feet above extreme high water mark, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where said

Opening draw.

bridge shall be erected: And provided also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, except when trains are passing over the draw, but in no case shall unnecessary delay occur in opening the said draw during or after the passage of trains: And provided further, That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed with

Spans.

unbroken continuous spans, it shall have one or more channel spans, each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channelway, and not less than fifty-five feet clear head room above high water mark, and the clear head room under other than channel spans

Height.

may be less than fifty-five feet: Provided, That no part of the super structure of such spans shall give a less head room than ten feet

Free navigation.

above high water mark: And provided further, That the interests of navigation be not injured by such reduction in height: and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the said river, and the main span shall be over the main channel of said river, and give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred and fifty feet.

Sec. 3.

Railroad tracks.

That the company constructing a bridge under the provisions of this act be, and they are hereby, authorized to lay on or FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 873. 1888.441 over said bridge a railroad track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river on either or both sides thereof, at or opposite the point of location of said bridge, under the limitations and conditions herein: Provided, That said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation

Proviso.

Unobstructed navigation.

of said river, beyond what is necessary in order to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted: and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the

Litigation.

free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in which any portion of said bridge or obstruction touches.

Sec. 4. That any bridge constructed under this act, and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charges shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to said bridge: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph

Postal telegraph.

purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 5. That all railways desiring to use said bridge shall have and

Use by other companies.

be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as

Terms.

shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 6. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are decided by the Secretary of War to be such as will not materially affect the interests of navigation, the bridge shall not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and the said bridge shall be constructed with such aids to the passage of said bridge, in

Aids to navigation.

the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for confining the flow of water to a permanent channel, and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats and other water craft safely through the draw and raft spans, as the Secretary of War shall prescribe and order to be, constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning said bridge: and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structure; and for the safety of vessels passing at night there shall be displayed on said bridge, from the hours of sunset to sunrise, such lights as may be prescribed

Lights.

by the Light House Board; and the said structure shall be changed, or removed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof, from time to time, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river: and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification 442FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 873, 890. 1888. by law when the public good shall, in the judgement of Congress, or the Secretary of War, so require, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 7.

Commencement and completion.

That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within four years from the date thereof.

Sec. 8.

Amendment.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chapter 890: to relieve certain appointed or enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps from the charge of desertion. Chapter 890 25 Stat. 442 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 890.—

An act to relieve certain appointed or enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps from the charge of desertion.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Enlisted men in Navy and Marine Corps.

Removal of charge of desertion from certain.

That the charge of desertion now standing on the rolls and records of the Navy or Marine Corps against any appointed or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps who served in the late war may in the discretion of the Secretary of the Navy be removed in all cases where it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy from such rolls and records or from other satisfactory evidence, that any such

Conditions.

appointed or enlisted man served faithfully until the expiration of his term of enlistment, or until the first day of May anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-five, having previously served six months or more, or was prevented from completing his term of service by reason of wounds received or disease contracted in the line of duty, but who, by reason of absence from his command at the time he became entitled to his discharge, failed to be mustered out and to receive a

Proviso.

Desertions in face of the enemy.

discharge from the service: Provided, That no such appointed or enlisted man shall be relieved under this section who, not being sick or wounded, left his command, without proper authority, while the same was in presence of the enemy.

Sec. 2.

Returned to duty after desertion.

That the Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to remove the charge of desertion standing on the rolls or records of the Navy or Marine Corps against any appointed or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps who served in the late war, in all cases where it shall be made to appear, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy, from such rolls or from other satisfactory evidence, that such appointed or enlisted man charged with desertion or with absence without leave, after such charge of desertion or absence without leave, and within a reasonable time thereafter, voluntarily returned to and served in the line of his duty until he was mustered out of the service, and received a certificate of discharge therefrom, or, while so absent, and before the expiration of his term of enlistment, died from wounds, injury, or disease received or contracted in the service and in the line of duty.

Sec. 3.

Re-enlistments without proper discharge.

That the charge of desertion now standing on the rolls or records of the Navy or Marine Corps against any appointed or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps who served in the late war, by reason of his having enlisted at any station or on board of any vessel of the Navy without having first received a discharge from the station or vessel in which he had previously served, shall be removed in all eases wherein it shal1 be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy from such rolls and records, or from other satisfactory testimony, that such reenlistment was not made for the purpose of securing bounty or other gratuity that he would not have been entitled to, had he remained under his

Proviso.

Desertions in face of the enemy or under arrest.

original term of enlistment: Provided, That no appointed or enlisted man shall be relieved under this act who, not being sick or wounded, left his command without proper authority while the same was in FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 890–892. 1888.443 presence of the enemy, or who, at the time of leaving his command, was in arrest or under charges, or in whose case the period of absence from the service exceeded three months.

Sec. 4. That in all cases where the charge of desertion shall be

Certificates of discharge.

removed under the provisions of this act from the record of any appointed or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps who has not received a certificate of discharge it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Navy to issue to such appointed or enlisted man, or in case of his death, to his heirs or legal representatives, a certificate of discharge.

Sec. 5. That when the charge of desertion shall be removed under

Pay and bounty.

the provisions of this act from the record of any appointed or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps, such man, or, in ease of his death, the heirs or legal representatives of such man, shall receive all pay and bounty which may have been withheld on account of such charge of desertion or absence without leave: Provided, however,

Provisos.

No pay during absence without leave.

That this act shall not be so construed as to give to any such man as may be entitled to relief under the provisions of this act, or, in case of his death, to the heirs or legal representatives of any such man, the right to receive pay and bounty for any period of time during which such man was absent from his command without leave of absence: And provided further, That no appointed or enlisted

Limitation.

man, nor the heirs or legal representatives of any such man, who served in the Navy or Marine Corps a period of less than six months shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act: And provided further, That all applications for relief under this act shall

Claims to be filed in five years.

be made to and filed with the Secretary of the Navy within the period of five years from and after its passage, and all applications not so made and filed within the said term of five years shall be forever barred, and shall not be received or considered.

Sec. 6. That all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions

Repeal.

of this act are hereby repealed.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 891.—

An act to provide for holding terms of the United States district and circuit courts in the State of Nebraska.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nebraska.

Terms of court.

R. S., secs. 572, 658, pp. l60, 121.

That hereafter there shall be held annually in the State of Nebraska a term of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the district of Nebraska at the times and places following: At Omaha in said State on the second Monday in May and second Monday in November: in Lincoln on the second Monday in January; in Hastings on the second Monday in March and in Norfolk on the second Monday in April and a grand and petit jury may be summoned to serve at each of said terms of court hereby established.

Sec. 2. That all writs, processes, pleas, recognizances and bonds

Process, etc.

made or returnable to the terms of said courts as now provided by law shall be considered as taken and returnable to the terms established by this act.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 892.—

An act establishing additional aids to navigation at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mississippi River.

Aids to navigation at mouth of.

That there be established additional aids to navigation off and near the passes at the mouth of the Mississippi River, in the State of Louisiana, as follows: 444FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 892, 899, 900. 1888. Higher and more powerful lights at or near the outer ends of the jetties at the South Pass, to replace those now in existence: a steam or hot-air fog-signal at or near the end of the east jetty; a higher and more powerful light on one of the jetties at the Head of the Passes; and a fog-signal at or near Cubit’s Gap, in said Mississippi River; the entire cost of which shall not exceed the sum of twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars; and the sum of twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby

Appropriation.

appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purposes of this act.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 899.—

An act for the erection of a public building at Jackson, Michigan

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jackson, Mich.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building with tire-proof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office,

Site, plans, etc.

and for other Government uses, at Jackson, Michigan. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of sixty thousand dollars: nor shall any

Estimates.

site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodation for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by

Cost.

the Secretary of the Treasury: and no purchase of site, nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of sixty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys:

Proviso.

Title, etc.

Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Michigan shall eerie to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

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CHAP. 900.—

An act for improving the mouth of the Brazos River, Texas.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Brazos River Channel and Dock Company.

That the Brazos River Channel and Dock Company, a corporation organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, be, and are hereby authorized, on the conditions hereinafter mentioned, to construct, own, and operate such permanent and sufficient jetties and such auxiliary works as are necessary to create and permanently maintain, as hereinafter set forth, a navigable channel at the mouth of

May create channel at mouth of Brazos River, Tex.

the Brazos River, Texas, between said river and the Gulf of Mexico, and so far into the mainland and between the banks of the said Brazos River as may be necessary to reach a place that will afford security from storms, swells, cyclones, and tidal waves, for the purposes of furnishing the vessels and boats adapted to the purpose facilities for navigation in and along the entire length of said

Tolls.

channel, charging and collecting such toll therefor as may be FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 900. 1888.445 prescribed by the regulations that may be made by the Secretary of the treasury of the United States in conformity with the laws of the United States: and for that purpose they may construct, in the river, and likewise in the Gulf of Mexico, such walls, jetties,

Jetties, etc.

dikes, levees, and other structures, and employ such boats, rafts, and appliances as they may, in the prosecution of said work, deem necessary: Provided, That no such structures or means employed shall

Provisos.

Free navigation to be maintained.

hinder, delay, or materially interfere with the free navigation in said river or between said river and the Gulf of Mexico; and, to protect their said works, they may build and maintain such levees or embankments as may be necessary to secure their permanency along the banks of said Brazos River: and said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company shall hold the United States harmless from any damages

Damages.

that may accrue to any person or persons by overflow or otherwise caused by the construction of said walls, jetties, dikes, levees, and other works constructed by said company: Provided further, That unless the construction of the proposed work shall be substantially commenced within one year from date of the approval of this

Commencement.

act, and prosecuted with due diligence, the provisions contained herein in relation to the said improvement shall be null and void; and unless the said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company shall secure a navigable depth of twelve feet of water from a point in the river so far as may be necessary to reach a place that will afford security from storms, swells, cyclones, and tidal waves, above its mouth and extending from said point to a depth of twelve feet in

Twelve feet to be secured in three years.

the Gulf of Mexico, outside of the present bar, within three years after the date of the approval of this act. Congress may revoke the privileges herein granted in relation to said improvement. And Congress may revoke the provisions herein granted in relation to said improvement, unless the said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company shall, after securing twelve feet of water, secure an additional

Further depth

depth of not less than two feet during each succeeding year thereafter; until eighteen feet shall have been secured: and in case said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company shall fail to comply with the foregoing conditions as to depth of water, and time, for any period of twelve months in excess of the time fixed, as aforesaid, then the privileges herein granted, in relation to said improvements shall absolutely become null and void without action by Congress.

Sec. 2. That the works of improvement in the said Brazos River,

Construction.

from the mouth of said river to the point described in section one of this act, shall consist of the construction of dikes, wing-dams, levees, embankments, and dredging or other means which may be considered by said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company necessary for obtaining a depth of eighteen feet of water between the mouth of said river and said point described in section one of this act: and that the said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company may, if they shall decide it best for the interests of navigation, change the course of said river at the sharp bend in said river between the mouth of said river and the said point described in section one of this act, but in making such change the channel shall be made of sufficient depth and width to receive the volume of said river without disturbance of its regimen.

Sec. 3. That if at any time during the construction of said jetties

Right of Government to purchase.

and auxiliary works, or after said jetties and auxiliary works shall have been completed, and said channel of eighteen feet in depth has been obtained, the United States shall have the right to pay the said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company the value of their jetties and other works constructed under and by the authority granted to said company by the State of Texas as well as by the authority of this act, and on such payment being made by the United States all right to said franchises and works on the part of said Brazos River Channel and Dock Company shall cease.

446FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 900. 912. 1888.

Sec. 4.

Amendment.

That Congress may at any time alter, amend or repeal this act.

Received by the President August 9, 1888.

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CHAP. 912.—

An act to incorporate the Georgetown and Tennallytown Railway Company of the District of Columbia.

August 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia. Georgetown and Tennallytown Rai1way Company incorporated.

Incorporators.

That John W. Thompson, Richard H. Goldsborough, William J. Thompson, Henry H. Dodge, W. K. Ryan, Osceola C. Green, and Norval W. Burchell, of the District of Columbia; Arthur E. Bateman, T. W. Pearsall, and Harvey Durand, of the city and State of New York: and Nathaniel W. Bowe and John A. Coke, of the city of Richmond, State of Virginia, and their associates, successors, and assigns, be, and they are hereby, created a body corporate under the name of the Georgetown and Tennallytown, Railway Company of the District of Columbia, with authority to construct and lay down a single or double track railway, with necessary switches, turnouts, and other mechanical devices for operating the same by cable or electric power

Location.

for carrying passengers in the District of Columbia, from the Potomac River near High street, to, and along High street in Georgetown to the Tennallytown road, but wholly outside of the limits of said road, and along the side of the said road to the District line; also the privilege of laying such conduits beneath the surface of Water street for the purpose of conveying or communicating power from any suitable point along said Water street to said High street, as may be found necessary, and subject to the approval of the

Proviso.

Conduits.

Commissioners of the District of Columbia: Provided, however, That such conduits shall be laid so as not to impair the surface of said Water street for traffic and wagon travel. Whenever the foregoing

Coinciding tracks.

route or routes may coincide with the duly authorized route or routes of other duly incorporated street railway companies in the District of Columbia, either or both company may use the said track when necessary; and in such case they may use such tracks in common, upon such fair and equitable terms as may be agreed upon by said companies: and in the event said companies fail to agree upon equitable terms, either of said companies may apply by petition to the supreme court of the District of Columbia, which shall hear and determine the matter in due form of law, and adjudge to the proper party the amount of compensation to be paid therefor. Said corporation is authorized and empowered to propel its cars on such other lines as it

Motive power.

shall coincide with by cable power or such other motive power as it is authorized to use to propel its own cars over the routes prescribed in this act, and may repair and construct such portions of its road as may be upon the line or route, or routes, of any other road thus used: and in case of any disagreement regarding such construction or repairs with any company whose line is thus used, such disagreement may be heard and determined summarily upon the application of either road to any court in said District having common-law jurisdiction.

Fare.

Said company shall receive a rate of fare not exceeding five cents for each passenger for any distance between the termini of said railway, and shall sell tickets in packages six for twenty-five cents. Said railway shall be constructed of good materials and in a substantial FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 912. 1888.447 manner, with rails of the most approved patera, the gauge to correspond with that of other city railroads, all to be approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The tracks of said railway,

Tracks.

the space between the tracks, and two feet beyond the outer rails thereof, where the streets are now paved, or shall hereafter be paved, which this franchise is intended to cover, shall be at all times kept, by said corporation well paved and in good order, and on streets and roads not paved said corporation shall keep said tracks and the space between them in good repair, at its own expense, and subject to the approval of the District Commissioners. It shall be lawful for said corporation, its successors or assigns, to make all needful and convenient trenches and excavations in any streets or places where said corporations may be authorized to construct and operate

Construction.

its roads, and to place in such trenches and excavations all the needful and convenient devices and machinery for operating said railroad in the manner and by the means aforesaid. It shall also be lawful for said corporation, its successors, or assigns, to erect and maintain, at such convenient and suitable points along the line as may seem most desirable to the board of directors of said corporation, and subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District, an engine-house or houses, boiler-house, and other buildings necessary for the successful operation of such cable or electric railroad. The rate of

Rate of speed.

speed on said road shall not exceed twelve miles an hour, under a penalty of fifty dollars, recoverable by the Commissioners of the District by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction in the District of Columbia, Said company shall, on or before the fifteenth of January of each year, make a report to Congress of the names of all the

Annual report.

stockholders therein and the amount of stock held by each, together with a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures, from whatever source and on whatever account, for the preceding year ending December the thirty-first, which report shall be verified by affidavit of the president and secretary of said company: and said company shall pay to the District of Columbia, in lieu of personal taxes for

Taxation.

the next ensuing year four per centum of its gross earnings upon traffic for the preceding year as shown by said verified statement, which amount shall be payable to the collector of taxes at the times and in the manner that other taxes are payable, and subject to the same penalties on arrears; and the franchise and property of said company, both real and personal, to a sufficient amount, may be seized and sold in satisfaction thereof, as may be provided by law for the sale of other property for taxes; and said per centum of its gross earnings shall be in lieu of all other assessments of personal taxes upon its property, used solely and exclusively in the operation and management of said railway.

Sec. 2. That the capital stock of said company shall be two hundred

Capital stock.

thousand dollars in shares of fifty dollars each. Said company shall require the subscribers to the capital stock to pay in cash to the treasurer appointed by the corporators the amounts severally subscribed, as follows, namely: Ten per centum at the time of subscribing,

Subscription.

and the balance of such subscriptions to be paid at such times and in such amounts as the board of directors may require, and no subscription shall be deemed valid unless the ten per centum thereof shall be paid at time of subscribing, as hereinbefore provided: and if any stockholder shall refuse or neglect to pay any installments as aforesaid, or as required by a resolution of the board of directors, the board of directors may sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, so many shares of his said stock as shall pay said installment (and the highest bidder shall be taken to be the person who offers to purchase the least number of shares for the assessment due), under such general regulations as may be adopted in the bylaws of said company: but no stock shall be sold for less than the total assessments due and payable; or said corporation may sue and collect 448FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 912. 1888. the same from any delinquent subscriber, in any court of competent

Equipments to be first-class.

jurisdiction. The said company shall place first-class cars on said railways, with all modern improvements for the convenience and comfort of passengers, and shall run ears thereon as often as the public convenience may require. And according to a published schedule to be filed with the District Commissioners, and be approved by them. The said company may buy, lease, or construct passenger rooms, ticket offices, workshops, depots, and buildings as they may deem necessary, at such points along its line as may be approved by the Commissioners of the District, and as the business of the railway and the convenience of the public may require. Whenever one-half of the said whole capital stock of said company so subscribed, as

Bonds.

aforesaid, shall have been paid in the said corporation shall have the right to issue bonds to an amount equal to half the stock subscribed, to be secured by mortgage of its franchise and property,

Provisos.

Limit of stock and bonds.

real and personal: Provided, That no larger amount of stock and bonds shall be issued than the actual cash cost of the construction and equipment of the road: Provided, That the moneys raised on

Money to be used for construction only.

said bonds shall be used and expended for the improvement and completion of the said road, and not for the purpose of repaying the said corporation for the moneys expended by it on said road. Within thirty days after the passage of this act the corporators named in the first section, or a majority of them, or if any refuse or neglect to

Opening subscription hooks

act, then a majority of the remainder, shall cause books of subscription to the capital stock of said company to be opened and kept opened, in some convenient and accessible place in the District of Columbia, from nine o’clock in the forenoon till five o’clock in the afternoon, for a period to be fixed by said corporators, not less than two flays (unless the whole stock shall be sooner subscribed for); and said corporators shall give public notice, by advertisement in one or more of the daily papers published in the city of Washington, of the time when and the place where said books shall be opened; and subscribers upon said books to the capital stock of the company shall be held to be stockholders: Provided, That every subscriber shall

Payments.

pay, at the time of subscribing, ten per centum of the amount by him subscribed to the treasurer appointed by the corporators, or his subscription shall be null and void: Provided further, That nothing shall be received in payment of the ten per centum, at the tune of subscribing, except lawful money or certified checks from any established national banking-house. And when the books of subscription to the capital stock of said company shall be closed, the corporators and in case any of them refuse or neglect to act, then

Meeting of stockholders.

a majority of the remainder, shall, within twenty days thereafter, call the first meeting of the stockholders of said company, to meet within ten days thereafter, for the choice of directors, of which meeting notice shall be given in a public newspaper published daily in the city of Washington, and by written personal notice to be mailed to the address of each stockholder by the clerk of the corporation: and in all meetings of the stockholders each share shall entitle the holder to one vote, to be given in person or by proxy.

Sec. 3.

Directors.

That the government and direction of the affairs of the company shall be vested in the board of directors, nine in number, who shall be stockholders of record, and who shall hold their office for one

Officers.

year and until others are duly elected and qualified to take their places as directors: and the said directors (a majority of whom shall be a quorum) shall elect one of their number to be president of the company: and they shall also choose a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, who shall give a bond, with surety, to said company, in such sum as the said directors may require for the faithful discharge

Filling vacancies.

of his trust. In the ease of a vacancy in the board of directors by the death, resignation, or otherwise of any director, the vacancy occasioned thereby shall be filled by the remaining directors. The direct- FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 912, 913. 1888.449 ors shall have power to make and prescribe such bylaws, rules, and

By-laws, etc.

regulations as they shall deem needful and proper touching the disposition and management of the stock, property, estate and effects of the company, not contrary to the charter or to the laws of the United States and the ordinances of the District of Columbia. There shall be an annual meeting of the stockholders for choice of directors, to

Annual meeting.

be held at such time and place, under such conditions, and upon such notice as the said company in their bylaws may prescribe; and said directors shall annually make a report in writing of their doings to the stockholders and to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Said company shall have at all times the free and uninterrupted use of the railway: and if any person or persons shall willfully or

Punishment for injuries to franchise, etc.

mischievously, unnecessarily obstruct or impede the passage of the cars of said railway with a vehicle or vehicles, or otherwise, or in any manner molest or interfere with passengers or operatives while in transit, or destroy or injure the cars of said railway, or depots, stations, or other property belonging to said railway, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay for each offense not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars to said company, to be recovered as other fines and penalties of said District, and shall remain liable, in addition to said penalty, for any loss or damage occasioned by his or her or their acts as aforesaid. No person shall be prohibited the right to travel on the cars of said road, or ejected therefrom by the company’s employees for any other cause than of being drunk, disorderly, or contagiously diseased, or for the use of obscene or profane language, refusing to pay the legal fare exacted, or to comply with the lawful general regulations of the company. The said Georgetown and Tennallytown Rail way Company shall have the right

Right of way across other roads.

of way across such other railways as are now in operation within the limits of the lines granted by this act, and is hereby authorized to construct its said road across such other railways: Provided, That it shall not interrupt the travel of such other railways in such construction. The principal office of said company shall always be situated in the city of Washington, and all books and papers relating to the business of said company shall be kept thereat, and open at all times to the inspection of the stockholders. The meeting of the stockholders and directors shall be held at said office. The book in which transfers of stock shall be recorded shall be closed for the purpose of such transfer thirty days before the annual election.

Sec. 4. That the said work shall commence within one year from

Commencement and completion.

the passage of this act, and be completed its entire distance, with switches and turnouts, and with cars running thereon for the accommodation of passengers, within two years from the date of the passage of this act; otherwise this charter shall be null and void.

Sec. 5.

That Congress hereby reserves to itself the right to at any

Amendment.

time alter, amend, or repeal this act.

Received by the President August 10, 1888.

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CHAP. 913.—

An act authorizing an increase in pensions in cases of deafness.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pensions.

Rate for deafness increased

That from and after the passage of this act all persons on the pension-rolls of the United States, or who may hereafter be thereon, drawing pensions on account of loss of hearing, shall be entitled to receive, in lieu of the amount

R. S., sec. 4698 p. 915.

450FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 913–915. 1888. now paid in case of such disability, the sum of thirty dollars, in cases of total deafness, and such proportion thereof in cases of partial deafness as the Secretary of the Interior may deem equitable: the amount paid to be determined by the degree of disability existing in each ease.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

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CHAP. 914.—

An act to provide aid to State or Territorial homes for the support of disabled soldiers and sailors of the United States.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Disabled soldiers and sailors.

Aid to State homes for.

That all States or Territories which have established, or which shall hereafter establish. State homes for disabled soldiers and sailors of the United States who served in the war of the rebellion, or in any previous war, who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise, and by reason of such disability are incapable of earning a living, provided such disability was not incurred in service against the United States, shall be paid for every such disabled soldier or sailor who may be admitted and cared for in such home at the rate of one hundred dollars per annum. The number of such persons for whose care any State or Territory shall receive the said payment under this act

Board of Managers of National Home to make rules, etc.

shall be ascertained by the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, under such regulations as it may prescribe, but the said State or Territorial homes shall be

R. S., sec. 4825, p. 936.

exclusively under the control of the respective State or Territorial authorities, and the Board of Managers shall not have nor assume any management or control of said State or Territorial homes. The Board of Managers of the National Home shall, however, have

Inspection.

power to have the said State or Territorial homes inspected at such times as it may consider necessary, and shall report the result of such inspections to Congress in its annual report.

Sec. 2.

Appropriation.

That the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry out the provisions of this act, and payments to the States or Territories under it shall be made quarterly by the said Board of Managers for the National Home for Disabled volunteers to the officers of the respective States or Territories entitled, duly authorized to receive

Payments.

such payments, and shall be accounted for as are the appropriations for the support of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

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CHAP. 915.—

An act for the erection of a marine hospital at Evansville, Indiana.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Evansville, Ind.

Marine hospital.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase a site for, and cause to be erected thereon, a suitable building for a marine hospital at the city of Evansville, Indiana. The plans,

Site, plans, etc.

Specifications, and full estimates for said building shall be previously made and approved according to law, and shall not exceed, for the site and building complete, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars;

Estimates.

nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of the building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for such hospital, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited, after the site shall have been purchased and paid for and

Proviso.

Title, etc.

approved by the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That no money appropriated for this purpose shall be available until a valid title to FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 915–917. 1888451 the site for said building shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Indiana shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

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CHAP. 916.—

An act to regulate the subdivision of land within the District of Columbia.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Platting and subdivision of land.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to make and publish such general orders as may be necessary to regulate the platting and subdividing of all lands and grounds in the District of Columbia: and no such plat of subdivision made in pursuance of such orders shall be admitted to record in the office of the surveyor of said District without an order to that effect indorsed thereon by the Commissioners of said District.

Sec. 2. That all spaces on any duly recorded plat of land thereon

Streets, avenues, and alleys.

designated as streets, avenues, or alleys shall thereupon become public ways, provided they are made in conformity with the provisions of section one of this act, and as such be under the protection of the laws and ordinances in force applicable to public roads out of said city.

Sec. 3. That if by the extension of any of the present streets or

Right of way for extension of streets.

avenues, or the opening of any public way, it becomes necessary to traverse any grounds now used as a cemetery, or place of burial, the Commissioners are hereby empowered to secure a right of way through the same by stipulation with the proprietors thereof.

Sec. 4. That the orders of the Commissioners made pursuant to this

Orders.

act shall have the force and effect of law, thirty days subsequent to the day of publication; and all laws and provisions of laws inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Sec. 5. No future subdivision of land in the District of Columbia,

Future subdivisions.

without the limits of the cities of Washington and Georgetown, shall be recorded in the surveyors office of the said District unless made in conformity with the general plan of the city of Washington.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chapter 917: authorizing the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to lay tracks, and so forth, in the District of Columbia. Chapter 917 25 Stat. 451 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 917.—

An act authorizing the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to lay tracks, and so forth, in the District of Columbia.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Richmond and Danville Railroad Company may lay tracks in.

That it shall be lawful for the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, a corporation created by and existing under the laws of the State of Virginia, to run and operate steam locomotives and trains of ears for the transportation of passengers and freight within the District of Columbia as hereinafter provided; and the said Richmond and Danville Railroad Company may put down, construct, and use one or more tracks along Maryland avenue, in the city of Washington, from

Location.

its western terminus to and across Thirteenth and one-half street to block two hundred and sixty-nine, and thence obliquely through said block and over and across E and Thirteenth streets to block three hundred, and it shall be lawful for said Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to put down, construct, and use one or more tracks from said block two hundred and sixty-nine over and across 452FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 917, 986. 1888. said Thirteenth street to block two hundred and ninety-nine, and to

Station, etc.

establish and erect depot or station buildings upon either or any of

Damages.

the before-mentioned blocks: Provided, That any injury or damage caused to property of individuals by the construction of said tracks or depot buildings shall be paid by the said Richmond and Danville

Taxation.

Railroad Company: And provided further, That all property owned and held by said railroad company within the District of Columbia shall be subject to taxation.

Sec. 2.

Use, etc., of real estate.

That it shall be lawful for said Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to hold, use, occupy, and convey any real estate heretofore purchased or which may hereafter be purchased by it for corporate uses and purposes.

Sec. 3.

Amendment.

That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act or any part thereof at any time.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chapter 936: to accept and ratify an agreement made with the Shoshone and Bannack Indians, for the surrender and relinquishment to the United States of a portion of the Fort Hall Reservation, in the Territory of Idaho, for the purposes of a town-site, and for the grant of a right of way through said reservation to the Utah and Northern Railway Company, and for other purposes. Chapter 936 25 Stat. 452 1888-09-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 936.—

An act to accept and ratify an agreement made with the Shoshone and Bannack Indians, for the surrender and relinquishment to the United States of a portion of the Fort Hall Reservation, in the Territory of Idaho, for the purposes of a town-site, and for the grant of a right of way through said reservation to the Utah and Northern Railway Company, and for other purposes.

September 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

For Hall Reservation, Idaho.

That a certain agreement made and entered into by the United States of America represented as therein mentioned, with the Shoshone and Bannack Indians resident in the Fort Hall Reservation, in the Territory of Idaho, and now on file in the office of Indian Affairs, be, and the same is hereby, accepted, ratified, and confirmed. Said agreement is executed by a duly certified majority of all the adult male Indians of the Shoshone and Bannack tribes occupying or interested in the lands therein more particularly described, in conformity with the provisions of article eleven of the treaty concluded with said Indians July third, eighteen

Vol. 15, p. 678.

hundred and sixty-eight (Statutes at Large, volume fifteen, page six hundred and seventy-three), and is in the words and figures following, namely:

Agreement.

“Memorandum of an agreement made and entered into by the United States of America, represented by Robert S. Gardner, U. S. Indian Inspector, and Peter Gallagher, U. S. Indian Agent, specially detailed by the Secretary of the Interior for this purpose, and the Shoshone and Bannack tribes of Indians, occupying the Fort Hall Reservation in the Territory of Idaho, as follows:

Art. I.

Cession of Reservation

The said Indians agree to surrender and relinquish to the United States all their estate, right, title, and interest in and to so much of the Fort Hall Reservation as is comprised within the following boundaries, that is to say: and comprising the following lands, all in town six (6) south of range thirty-four (34) east of Boise Meridian.

Boundaries of lands ceded.

West one-half section twenty-five (25); all of section twenty-six (26); east one-half section twenty-seven (27): northwest quarter section thirty-six (36); north one-half section thirty-five (35); northeast quarter of southwest quarter section thirty-five(35); northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty-four (34); comprising an area of eighteen hundred and forty (1840) acres, more or less, saving and excepting so much of the above-mentioned tracts as has been heretofore and is hereby relinquished to the United States for the use of the Utah and Northern and Oregon Short Line Railways.

To be sold at auction.

The land so relinquished to be surveyed (if it shall he found necessary) by the United States and laid off into lots and blocks as a townsite, and after due appraisement thereof, to be sold at public auction Agreement with Shoshone and Bannack Indians for cession of part of, ratified. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 936. 1888.453 to the highest bidder, at such time, in such manner, and upon such terms and conditions as Congress may direct.

The funds arising from the sale of said lands, after deducting the

Disposal of funds.

expenses of survey, appraisement, and sale, to be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the said Indians, and to bear interest at the rate of five per centum per annum; with power in the Secretary of the Interior to expend all or any part of the principal and accrued interest thereof, for the benefit and support of said Indians in such manner and at such times as he shall see lit.

Or said lands so relinquished to be disposed of for the benefit of said Indians in such other manner as Congress may direct: and

Whereas in or about the year 1878 the Utah and Northern Railroad

Utah and Northern Railway Company.

Company constructed a line of railroad running north and south through the Fort Hall Reservation, and has since operated the same, without payment, of any compensation whatever to the said Indians, for or in respect of the lands taken for right of way and station purposes; and Whereas the treaty between the United States and the Shoshone and Bannack Indians, concluded July 3, 1868 (15 Stat, at Large, page

Vol. 15, p. 673.

673) under which the Fort Hall Reservation was established, contains no provisions for the building of railroads through said reservation: Now, therefore.

Art. II. The Shoshone and Bannack Indians, parties hereto, do

Terms for ceding right of way.

hereby consent and agree that upon payment to the Secretary of the Interior for their use and benefit of the sum of ($8.00) eight dollars for or in respect of each and every acre of land of the said reservation, taken and used for the purposes of its said railroad, the said Utah and Northern Railroad Company shall have and be entitled to a right of way not exceeding two hundred (200) feet in width, through said reservation extending from Blackfoot River, the northern boundary of said reservation, to the southern boundary thereof, together with necessary grounds for station and water purposes according to maps and plats of definite location, to be hereafter filed by said company with the Secretary of the Interior, and to be approved by him the said Indians, parties hereto, for themselves and for the members of their respective tribes, hereby promising and agreeing to, at all times hereafter during their occupancy of said reservation, protect the said Utah and Northern Railroad Company, its successors or assigns, in the quiet enjoyment of said right of way and appurtenances and in the peaceful operation of its road through the reservation.

Art. III.

All unexecuted provisions of existing treaties between

Existing treaties.

the United States and the said Indians not affected by this agreement to remain in full force; and this agreement to take effect only upon ratification hereof by Congress.

Signed at the Fort Hall Agency, in the Territory of Idaho, by the

Signatures.

said Robert S. Gardner and Peter Gallagher on behalf of the United States, and by the undersigned chiefs, headmen, and heads of families and individual members of the Shoshone and Bannack tribes of Indians, constituting a clear majority of all the adult male Indians of said tribes occupying or interested in the lands of the Fort Hall Reservation, in conformity with article eleven of the treaty of July 3, 1868, this twenty-seventh (27) day of May, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven (1887).”

[Here follow the signatures.]

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Ulterior be, and he hereby is,

Reservation to be surveyed and platted.

authorized to cause to be surveyed and laid out into lots and blocks so much of the Fort Hall Reservation in the Territory of Idaho, at or near Pocatello Station, on the Utah and Northern Railway, as when the sectional and subdivisional lines are run and established shall be found to be within the following descriptions, to wit: The west half of section twenty-five, all of section twenty-six, the east

Boundaries.

454FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 936. 1888. half of section twenty-seven, the northwest quarter of section thirty-six, the north half of section thirty-five, the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section thirty-five, and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty-four, all in township six south, of range thirty-four east, of Boise meridian, in the Territory of Idaho, and containing an area of one thousand eight hundred and forty acres, or thereabouts; saving and excepting thereout so much of the above described tracts as has heretofore been, or is hereby, granted for the use of the Utah and Northern Railway Company.

Sec. 3.

Map to be sent to General Land Office.

That such survey shall describe the exterior boundaries of the said town according to the lines of the public surveys, also giving the name of such city or town, and exhibiting the streets, squares, blocks, lots, and alleys, the size of the same, with measurements and area of each municipal subdivision, the lots in which shall each not exceed four thousand two hundred square feet, with a statement of the extent and general character of the improvements; such map and statement shall be verified under oath by the party making the survey; and within one month after making such verification there shall be transmitted to the General Land Office a verified transcript of such map and statement; a similar map and statement shall be filed with the register and receiver, and a similar copy shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the county wherein such town is situate.

Sec. 4.

Appraisal of lots.

That at the time of the said survey, the Secretary of the Interior shall cause the said lots and blocks to be appraised by three disinterested persons, one of whom shall be designated by said Indians in open council and the other two by the Secretary of the Interior, who, after taking and subscribing an oath before some competent officer to faithfully and impartially perform their duties as appraisers of said lots and blocks under the provisions of this act, which oaths shall be returned with their appraisement, shall go in person upon the ground and determine the value of each lot and parcel thereof: making lists thereof, particularly describing each lot, block, and parcel, with the appraised value thereof, as by them determined, which said list shall be verified by the affidavit of at least two of said appraisers, to the effect that said list is a correct list of the said lots, blocks, and parcels appraised by them, and that the appraisements thereof are the true value of each parcel appraised, and that the same were determined by them after due and full inspection of each

Proviso.

Minimum price.

and every parcel thereof: Provided, That no lot or parcel shall be appraised at less than ten dollars, and that all improvements shall be appraised separate and distinct from the land.

Sec. 5.

Lots to be sold at auction.

That upon the return of said survey, and the appraisement of said lands, if the same shall be approved by him, the Secretary of the Interior shall cause said lands to be offered for sale at public auction, at the door of the “Pocatello House,” Pocatello Junction, to the highest bidder, for cash, which sale shall be advertised for at least three months previous thereto, in such manner as the said Secretary shall direct, and shall be conducted by the register of the land office in the district in which said lands are situate, in accordance with the instructions of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Said sale shall continue from day to day until all of the said lands shall have been sold or offered for sale.’ The said lands shall be offered in single lots and parcels, and no bid shall be received for any

Lots not sold subject to private entry.

lot or parcel less than the appraised value of the same. All blocks, lots, and parcels of said lands not sold at public sale shall thereafter

Provisos.

Settlers to have first choice.

be subject to private entry at the appraised value thereof: Provided, That any person who has been residing upon any of said land, and has made valuable improvements thereon, shall, upon proof to that effect to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior, be permitted to purchase at such sale, for cash, at the appraised value thereof, the lot or parcel so resided upon and improved by him, and in default of his exercising the preference right so conferred upon him by this FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 936. 1888.455 section, such lot or parcel shall he sold to the highest bidder, for cash, as herein before provided: Provided further, That such last-mentioned purchaser shall pay the owner of such improvements the appraised

Improvements.

value thereof, as determined under the provisions of this act: And provided further, That any right heretofore acquired by the Utah and

Rights of Utah and Northern Railway Company.

Northern Railway Company for right of way and the use and occupancy of lands for station and depot purposes, through and upon the lands above described, shall not be affected by this act.

Sec. 6. That the funds arising from the sale of said lands, after

Funds to be deposited to credit of Indians.

deducting the expenses of survey, appraisement, and sale, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Shoshone and Bannack tribes of Indians belonging on said reservation, and shall bear interest at the rate of five per centum per annum: and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and empowered to expend all or any part of the principal and accrued interest

Interest

of such fund for the benefit and support of said Indians, in such manner, and at such times as he may deem expedient and proper.

Sec. 7. That the Secretary of the Interior shall make all needful

Secretary of the Interior to make rules, etc.

rules and regulations necessary to carry this act into effect; he shall determine the compensation of the surveyor for his services in laying out said lands into town lots, also the compensation of the appraisers provided for in section four, and shall cause patents in fee-simple to be issued to the purchasers of the lands sold under the provisions of this act in the same manner as patents are issued for the public lands.

Sec. 8. That the sum of five thousand dollars is hereby appropriated,

Appropriation.

out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying this act into effect, which said sum, or so much thereof as may be expended, shall be reimbursed to the

To be reimbursed.

Treasury out of the sales of said lands.

Sec. 9. That the exterior lines of the land by this act authorized

Boundary line between reservation and town.

to be laid out into town lots and separating the same from the lands of said reservation shall, from the date of the approval of said survey by the Secretary of the Interior, be, and constitute, the line of said reservation between the same and said town.

Sec. 10. That the citizens of the town hereinbefore provided for

Rights of citizens.

shall have the free and undisturbed use in common with the said Indians of the waters of any river, creek, stream, or spring flowing through the Fort Hall Reservation in the vicinity of said town, with right of access at all times thereto, and the right to construct, operate, and maintain all such ditches, canals, works, or other aqueducts, drain, and sewerage pipes, and other appliances on the reservation, as may be necessary to provide said town with proper water and sewerage facilities.

Sec. 11. That there be, and is hereby, granted to the said Utah and

Right of way to Utah and Northern Railway Company.

Northern Railway Company a right of way not exceeding two hundred feet in width (except such portion of the road where the Utah and Northern and the Oregon Short Line Railways run over the same or adjoining tracks, and then only one hundred feet in width) through the lands above described, and through the remaining lands of the Fort Hall Reservation, extending from Blackfoot River, the northern boundary of said reservation, to the southern boundary thereof; and in addition to such right of way, grounds adjacent thereto for station buildings, depots, machine shops, sidetracks, turn-outs, and

Stations, etc.

water-stations, not to exceed in amount twenty acres for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of its road, according to maps and plats of definite location thereof respectively, to be filed by said company with, and approved by, the Secretary of the Interior, except that at and near its station at Pocatello, in Idaho Territory,

Pocatello station.

said railway company is granted for its use for station grounds, depot buildings, shops, tracks, sidetracks, turnouts, yards, and for water purposes, not to exceed one hundred and fifty acres, as shown by maps and plats of the definite location thereof; and said company 456FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 936. 1888. shall pay for said one hundred and fifty acres, in addition to the eight

Payment.

dollars per acre provided in said agreement, a further sum equal to the average appraisal of each acre of town lots in the proposed townsite of Pocatello, outside of said one hundred and fifty acres, provided for in section four of this act, said eight dollars per acre to be paid within one year from the passage of this act, and said additional sum immediately upon the completion of the appraisement aforesaid:

Provisos.

Provided, That all lands acquired by said railway company near its station at Pocatello for its use for station grounds, depot buildings, shops, tracks, sidetracks, turnouts, yards, and for water purposes, as hereinbefore provided, shall, whenever used by said railway

Forfeiture.

company, or its assigns, for other purposes, be forfeited and revert to the United States, and be subject to the other provisions of this act: Provided further, That the said Utah and Northern Railway

Payment for lands taken.

Company shall first pay to the Secretary of the Interior, for the use and benefit of the said Shoshone and Bannack tribes of Indians, the sum of eight dollars per acre for, or in respect of each and every acre of land so taken and used for said right of way and station grounds, in conformity with said maps of definite location, the moneys derived

Disposition of funds.

from this source to be deposited in the Treasury of the United States, to the credit of the said Shoshone and Bannack Indians, bearing interest at five per centum per annum, with like power in the Secretary of the Interior, from time to time, to apply all or any part of the principal and accrued interest thereof, for the benefit and support of said Indians in the same manner as is hereinbefore provided with regard to the funds arising from the sale of lands of the Fort Hall

To be used only for railway, etc., purposes.

Reservation: And provided further, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or sold by the company, and they shall not be used, except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction, maintenance, and convenient operation of a railway, telegraph or telephone lines, and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the tribe or tribes of Indians from which the same shall have been taken, or in case they shall have ceased to occupy said reservation, to the United States; and the construction, maintenance, and operation of said railway shall be conducted with a due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry out this provision.

Sec. 12.

Employees may live on right of way.

That the officers, servants, and employees of said company necessary to the construction and management of said road, shall, while so engaged, be allowed to reside upon said right of way, and station grounds hereby granted, but subject, in so far as the reservation lands are concerned, to the provisions of the Indian intercourse laws, and such rules and regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the said intercourse laws.

Sec. 13.

Fences, crossings, etc.

That said railway company shall fence, and keep fenced, all such portions of its road as may run through any improved lands of the Indians, and also shall construct and maintain continually all road and highway crossings and necessary bridges over said railway, wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way, or may be, by the proper authorities, laid out across the same.

Sec. 14.

Bond to secure payment of damages.

That said railway company shall execute a bond to the United States, to be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars, for the use and benefit of the Shoshone and Bannack tribes of Indians, conditioned for the due payment of any and all damages which may accrue by reason of the killing or maiming of any Indian belonging to said tribes, or either of them, or of their livestock, in the construction or operation of said railway, or by reason of fires originating FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 936, 948. 1888.457 thereby; the damages in all cases, in the event of failure by the railway company to effect an amicable settlement with the parties in interest, to be recovered in any court of the Territory of Idaho having jurisdiction of the amount claimed, upon suit or action instituted by the proper United States attorney in the name of the United States: Provided, That all moneys so recovered by the United States

Proviso.

Disposition of money recovered.

attorney under the provisions of this section, shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States, to be placed to the credit of the particular Indian or Indians entitled to the same, and to be paid to him or them, or otherwise expended for his or their benefit, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 15. That the said Utah and Northern Railway Company shall

Condition of acceptance.

accent this right of way upon the expressed condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that, they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their remaining lands, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant of land or its occupancy than is hereinbefore provided: Provided,

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

That any violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 16. That Congress may, at any time, amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act.

Approved, September 1, 1888.

Chapter 943: to authorize the construction and operation of a street-railway and wagon bridge across the Rio Grande, between the city of El Paso, Texas, and Paso del Norte, Mexico. Chapter 943 25 Stat. 457 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 943.—

An act to authorize the construction and operation of a street-railway and wagon bridge across the Rio Grande, between the city of El Paso, Texas, and Paso del Norte, Mexico.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Santa Fe Street Railway Company may bridge Rio Grande at, El Paso, Texas.

That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the Santa Fe Street Railway Company, a corporation organized and created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, to construct, own, maintain and operate a street railway and wagon bridge across the Rio Grande, between the city of El Paso, in the State of Texas, and Paso del Norte, State of Chihuahua, Mexico, at such point as may be most convenient to said corporation to unite and connect a street railway to be constructed

Street-railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

by it in the said city of El Paso with any street railway that may be constructed by any person, persons or company in said Paso del Norte; and to build and lay on and across said bridge wavs for the passage of animals, foot-passengers, and vehicles of all kinds, and for the transit of freight, goods, wares and merchandise, for which said corporation may charge a reasonable toll, which charge

Toll.

shall be subject to revision and regulation from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be built of good, substantial material,

Construction.

and of such strength and dimensions as may be sufficient to render the passage of all such vehicles, animals and persons as are herein mentioned perfectly safe at any and all times.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation of said river, and in ease of any litigation arising from an obstruction or an alleged obstruction to the free navigation

Free navigation.

thereof, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be tried before the circuit or district court of the United States for the State in which any portion of said bridge may be situated.

Sec. 4. That equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be

Telegraph lines.

granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States reserves the right for the establishment of a postal telegraph across said bridge.

Sec. 5. That the consent of the State of Chihuahua, United States

Consent of Mexican authorities necessary.

of Mexico, and of the proper authorities of the Republic of Mexico 458FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 948, 991. 1888. shall have been obtained before said bridge shall be built or commenced.

Sec. 6.

Commencement and completion.

That unless the construction of said bridge be commenced within one year and finished within three years from the date of the passage of this act, the provisions of this act shall be null and void.

Sec. 7.

Amendment, etc.

That Congress reserves the right to withdraw the authority and power conferred by this act, in ease the free navigation of said river shall at any time be substantially or materially obstructed by said bridge, or for any other reason, and to direct the removal or necessary modifications thereof at the cost and expense of the owners of said bridge; and Congress may at any time alter, repeal, or amend this act.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chapter 991: making appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes. Chapter 991 25 Stat. 458 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 991.—

An act making appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Naval service appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the naval service of the Government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes: pay of the navy.

Pay of the Navy.

For pay of officers on sea duty; officers on shore and other duty; officers on waiting orders; officers on the retired list; Admiral’s and Vice-Admiral’s secretaries: clerks to commandants of yards and stations: clerks to paymasters at yards and stations; inspections: receiving-ships and other vessels; extra pay to men reenlisting under honorable discharge; pay of petty officers, seamen, landsmen, and boys, including men in the engineer’s force and for the Coast Survey service and Fish Commission, seven thousand five hundred men and seven hundred and fifty boys, at the pay prescribed by law; in all, seven million eighty-two thousand four hundred and four dollars. pay, miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous.

For commissions and interest: transportation of funds; exchange; mileage to officers while traveling underorders in the United States, and for actual personal expenses of officers while traveling abroad under orders, and for traveling expenses of apothecaries, yeomen, and civilian employees, and for actual and necessary traveling expenses of naval cadets while proceeding from their homes to the Naval Academy for examination and appointment as cadets; for rent and furniture of buildings and offices not in navy-yards; expenses of courts-martial, prisoners and prisons, and courts of inquiry, boards of investigation, examining boards, with clerk’s and witnesses’ fees, and traveling expenses and costs; stationery and recording; expenses of purchasing-paymasters’ offices of the various cities, including clerks, furniture, fuel, stationery, and incidental expenses: newspapers and advertising; foreign postage; telegraphing, foreign and domestic; telephones: copying: care of library, including purchase of books, prints, manuscripts, and periodicals: ferriage, tolls, and express fees: costs of suits: commissions, warrants, diplomas, and discharges; relief of vessels in distress; canal tolls and pilotage; recovery of valuables from shipwrecks; quarantine expenses; reports, professional investigation, cost of special instruction at home or FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 991. 1888.459 abroad, in maintenance of students and attaches, and information from abroad, and the collection and classification thereof, and other necessary incidental expenses; in all, two hundred and fifteen thousand dollars.

Contingent, Navy: For all emergencies and extraordinary

Contingent.

expenses arising at home or abroad, but impossible to be anticipated or classified, exclusive of personal services in the Navy Department or any of its subordinate Bureaus or offices, at Washington, District of Columbia, seven thousand dollars.

bureau of navigation.

Bureau of Navigation.

Navigation and Supplies: For foreign and local pilotage and

Expenses and supplies.

towage of ships of war; services and materials in correcting compasses on board ship, and for adjusting and testing compasses on shore: nautical and astronomical instruments; nautical hooks, maps, charts, and sailing directions, and repairs of nautical instruments for ships of war; books for libraries of ships of war: and professional papers, naval signals, and apparatus, namely, signal-lights, lanterns, rockets, running lights, drawings and engravings for signal-books; compass-fittings, including binnacles, tripods, and other appendages of ship’s compasses; logs and other appliances for measuring the ship’s way, and leads and other appliances for sounding: lanterns and lamps, and their appendages, for general use on board ship, including those for the cabin, wardroom, and steerage, for the holds and spirit-room, for decks and quartermaster’s use: bunting and other materials for flags, and making and repairing flags of all kinds; oil for ship of war; other than that used in the engineer department; caudles, when used as a substitute for oil in binnacles and running lights, chimneys and wicks, and soap used in the navigation department; photographic instruments and materials stationery for commanders and navigators of vessels of war: and for use of courts-martial; musical instruments and music for vessels of war: steering signals and indicators, and speaking-tubes and gongs, for signal communications on board vessels of war; and for introducing and maintaining electric lights on board vessels of war: in all, ninety thousand dollars.

Ocean surveys: For special ocean surveys, and the publication

Ocean surveys.

thereof, five thousand dollars.

Publication of Surveys of Mexican coast: For preparing and

Mexican coast surveys.

engraving on copper-plates the surveys of Mexican coast, five thousand dollars.

Training Station, Coasters’ Harbor Island, Rhode Island:

Coasters’ Harbor Island, R. I., training-station.

For repairs and improvements on buildings at Coasters’ Harbor Island: heating, lighting, and furniture for same; books and stationery; freight and other contingent expenses; purchase of feed and maintenance of horses and mail-wagons, and attendance on same; and to enable the naval war college to be conducted at said Island up to January first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, ten thousand dollars: Provided, That the Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized

Proviso.

Consolidation.

to consolidate and place under one command the torpedo station and the naval war college at Newport, Rhode Island after said date.

Contingent, Bureau of Navigation: For contingent expenses

Contingent.

of the Bureau of Navigation, namely: For freight and transportation of navigation materials: postage and telegraphing on public business; packing-boxes and materials; furniture, stationery, and fuel for navigation, offices at navy-yards; and all other contingent expenses, five thousand dollars.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Navigation: Navy-yard,

Civil establishment, New York.

New York: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars: one writer, at one thousand dollars: one storekeeper, at nine hundred dollars; one master of tugs, at one thousand five hundred dollars:

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Portsmouth.

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For cue clerk, at one thousand dollars;

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars;

Washington.

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: For one clerk, at one thousand dollars;

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk, at one thousand dollars;

Training station.

Training-station: One clerk (when required), three hundred dollars; in all, nine thousand three hundred dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

bureau of ordnance.

Bureau of Ordnance.

Material and supplies.

Ordnance and Ordnance Stores: For procuring, producing, preserving, and handling ordnance material; for the armament of ships; for fuel, tools, material and labor to be used in the general work of the Ordnance Department: for furniture at magazines, at the ordnance dock, New York, and at the naval ordnance battery and proving-ground and for prizes to enlisted men for excellence in ordnance exercises and target practice, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars;

For ammunition for the guns of the Vesuvius, twelve thousand dollars;

For proof of naval armament, six thousand dollars;

For modern guns and ammunition for instructing the cadets of the Naval Academy, fifty-five thousand dollars:

For modern guns and ammunition for instructing the apprentices of the training squadron, fifty thousand dollars; in all, two hundred and fifty-three thousand dollars.

Repairs.

Repairs, Bureau of Ordnance: For necessary repairs to ordnance buildings, magazines, gun-parks, boats, lighters, wharves, machinery, and other objects of the like character, fifteen thousand dollars.

Contingent.

Contingent, Bureau of Ordnance: For miscellaneous items, namely: Freight to foreign and home stations; advertising: cartage and express charges; repairs to fire-engines; gas and water pipes; gas and water tax at magazines: toll, ferriage, foreign postage, and telegrams to and from the Bureau, five thousand dollars.

Civil establishment.

Civil, Establishment, Bureau of Ordnance: For the civil establishment under the Bureau of Ordnance, namely:

Portsmouth.

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one writer (when required), five hundred dollars;

Boston.

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: For one writer (when required), five hundred dollars:

New York.

Navy-yard, New York: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars;

Washington.

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia; For one clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each; one draughtsman, at one thousand five hunched and forty-five dollars; three draughtsmen, at one thousand and eighty-one dollars each; one assistant draughtsman, at seven hundred and seventy-two dollars; one foreman, at two thousand one hundred and fifty-six dollars; two copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: one telegraph operator, at nine hundred dollars:

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars;

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one writer at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

Proving-ground.

Naval ordnance proving-ground: For one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

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Torpedo-station, Newport, Rhode Island: For one chemist, at two

Torpedo-station.

thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred dollars; in all, twenty-four thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service.

Torpedo Corps: For labor, material, freight, and express charges:

Torpedo Corps.

general care of and repairs to grounds, buildings, wharves; boats; instruction; instruments, tools, furniture, experiments, and general torpedo outfits, fifty thousand dollars:

New landing stage, seven hundred dollars;

Completing repairs to seawall, two thousand dollars;

Quarters for surgeon, eight thousand dollars;

For correcting the sanitary condition of the cottages used as quarters at the station, five thousand dollars; in all, sixty-five thousand seven hundred dollars.

bureau of equipment and recruiting.

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

Equipment of Vessels: For coal for steamers and ships’ use, including

Equipment of vessels.

expenses of transportation, storage, and handling; hemp, wire, and other materials for the manufacture of rope and cordage; iron for the manufacture of anchors, cables, galleys, and chains; canvas for the manufacture of sails, awnings, bags, and hammocks; water for steam-launches; heating apparatus for receiving-ships; and for the purchase of all other articles of equipment at home and abroad, and for the payment of labor in equipping vessels and manufacture of equipment articles in the several navy-yards, six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Transportation and recruiting: For

Recruiting.

expenses of recruiting for the naval service, rent of rendezvous and expenses of maintaining the same, advertising for men and boys, and all other expenses attending the recruiting for the naval service and for the transportation of enlisted men and boys at home and abroad, thirty thousand dollars.

Contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting: For extra

Contingent.

expenses of training-ships, freight and transportation of equipment stores, printing, advertising, telegraphing, books and models, postage on letters sent abroad, ferriage, ice, apprehension of deserters and stragglers, continuous-service certificates, good-conduct badges, and libraries for enlisted men, schoolbooks for training-ships, medals for boys, and emergencies arising under cognizance of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting unforeseen and impossible to classify, fifteen thousand dollars.

Naval Training-Station, Coasters’ Harbor Island, Rhode Island

Training-station.

(for apprentices): For dredging channels, repairs to main causeway, roads, and grounds, extending seawall, and the employment of such labor as may be necessary for the proper care and preservation of the same; for repairs and improvements on buildings; heating, lighting, and furniture for same; books and stationery, freight, and other contingent expenses; purchase of food, and maintenance of livestock and mail-wagon, and attendance on same: fourteen thousand dollars.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting:

Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars:

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: For one superintendent of ropewalk,

Boston.

at one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand three hundred dollars; one writer, at nine hundred and fifty dollars;

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New York.

Navy-yard, New York: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars;

League Island.

Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars;

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars;

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars: in all, eleven thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

bureau of yards and docks.

Bureau of Yards and Docks.

General maintenance.

Maintenance of Yards and Docks: For general maintenance of yards and docks, namely: For freight and transportation of materials and stores; books, maps, models, and drawings: purchase and repair of fire-engines; machinery; repairs on steam fire-engines and attendance on the same: purchase and maintenance of oxen and horses, and driving teams; carts and timber-wheels, and all vehicles for use in the navy-yards, and tools and repairs of the same: postage on letters and other mailable matter on public service sent to foreign countries, and telegrams: stationery: furniture for Government houses and offices in the navy-yards: coal and other fuel; candles, oil, and gas; cleaning and clearing up yards and care of buildings; attendance on fires, lights, fire-engines, and apparatus; for incidental labor at navy-yards; water-tax and tolls and ferriage; rent of four officers’ quarters at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: for pay of watchmen in navy-yards, and for awnings and packing-boxes, and advertising for yards and docks purposes, one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars.

Public works at navy-yards.

Boston.

Public Works.—Navy-yard’s and Stations:

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: Water-pipes and laying of same, thirty-two thousand dollars.

New York.

Navy-yard, Brooklyn, New York: Repairs to building on cob-dock now used as recreation hall by enlisted men, five thousand dollars; boiler-shop and wing to machine-shop, sixty-eight thousand three hundred and forty dollars and forty-seven cents; one building for quarters for civil engineer, ten thousand dollars: reconstructing building number seven, partially destroyed by fire in January, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, sixty thousand dollars: in all, one hundred and forty-three thousand three hundred and forty dollars and forty-seven cents.

League Island.

Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: For repairs and improvement of grounds and construction of protection wall, seventy-five thousand dollars; for one timber dry-dock, the contract price for the full completion of which shall not exceed the amount herein appropriated, five hundred and fifty thousand dollars: in all, six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Washington.

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: For the better protection of the public property at the navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia, from danger from fire by means of electric fire alarms, time signals and watchman detectors, one thousand dollars.

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: Iron and steel shop, seventy-five thousand dollars; railroad extension, ten thousand dollars; boiler-shop extension, fourteen thousand four hundred and eighty-eight dollars; water system, fifteen thousand dollars: in all, one hundred and fourteen thousand four hundred and eighty-eight dollars.

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: Finishing boiler and machine shop, four thousand two hundred dollars; extending wharf from coalhouse to foundry, thirty thousand dollars; crane scow, seven thousand dollars; pile-driver, five thousand dollars: twelve-ton swinging crane, four thousand dollars; mud scow, four thousand five hundred dollars; in all, fifty-four thousand seven hundred dollars.

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Naval station, Port Royal, South Carolina: Fencing, two hundred

Port Royal.

and twenty-eight dollars: artesian well, one thousand dollars; boathouse, four hundred dollars; in all, one thousand six hundred and twenty-eight dollars.

For the expenses of a commission of three officers, to be appointed

Commission to locate yard on Gulf or South Atlantic coast.

by the Secretary of the Navy, to report as to the most desirable location on or near the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the south Atlantic coast for navy-yards and dry docks and for the expenses of sounding and surveying and estimating expenses, fifteen thousand dollars. And the

Commission to locate yard on North Pacific coast.

Secretary of the Navy be, and he is hereby, required to appoint a commission composed of three competent naval officers, whose duty it shall be to examine the coast north of the forty-second parallel of north latitude, in the State of Oregon and Territories of Washington and Alaska, and select a suitable site, having due regard to the commercial and naval necessities of that coast, for a navy-yard and docks: and having selected such site, shall, if upon private lands, estimate its value and ascertain the price for which it can be purchased, and of their proceedings and action make full and detailed report to the

Report.

Secretary of the Navy: and the Secretary of the Navy shall transmit such report, with his recommendations, to Congress. That to defray the expenses of such commission the sum of five thousand dollars of the above amount, or as much thereof as may be necessary, may be used.

Adjustable stern-dock: For one adjustable stern-dock, to be constructed

Adjustable sterndock.

at such place as the Secretary of the Navy may determine, thirty thousand dollars.

For repairs and preservation at navy-yards and stations, three

Repairs.

hundred thousand dollars.

new naval observatory.

New Naval Observatory.

New Naval Observatory: For continuing the erection of the new

Continuing erection.

Naval Observatory and necessary buildings upon the site purchased under the act of Congress approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty (twenty-one Statutes, page sixty-four), fifty thousand

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Proviso.

dollars: Provided, That the work upon the domes, piers, transit shutters and floors of the observing rooms, and the necessary elevators in the building, and the fittings of the library and of the temperature room may be done by the Secretary of the Navy without contract, or in such manner as he shall deem most advantageous to the Government, but the total cost of said observatory, including the aforesaid items, shall not exceed the limit of four hundred thousand dollars fixed by the act making appropriations for the naval service,

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approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Total Public Works under Navy Department, one million three hundred and sixty-seven thousand one hundred and fifty-six dollars and forty-seven cents.

Contingent Bureau of Yards and Docks: For contingent expenses

Contingent.

that may arise at navy-yards and stations, twenty thousand dollars.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Yards and Docks: Navy-yard,

Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one mail-messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum; one messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum: one foreman laborer at four dollars per diem: one janitor, six hundred dollars; one pilot, at three dollars per diem:

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: For one clerk, at one thousand

Boston.

four hundred dollars: one foreman-laborer, at four dollars per diem; one messenger to commandant, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem: one messenger, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem; one mail-messenger, six hundred dollars per annum;

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New York.

Navy-yard, Brooklyn, New York: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars: one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents: one foreman-laborer, at four dollars and fifty cents per diem; one mail-messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum: one messenger to commandant, at two dollars and fifty cents per diem: one messenger to captain, at two dollars and twenty-five cents per diem; one draughtsman, at five dollars per diem: one superintendent of teams or quarterman, at four dollars per diem: one messenger to civil engineer, at two dollars per diem:

League Island.

Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one messenger, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem; one foreman-laborer, at four dollars per

Washington.

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one messenger, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem: one foreman-laborer, at four dollars per diem.

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents: one foreman-laborer, at four dollars per diem; three messengers, at two dollars per diem each; one pilot, at two dollars and twenty-six cents per diem;

Pensacola.

Navy-yard, Pensacola, Florida: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one mail messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum:

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars: one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents: one foreman-mason, at six dollars per diem; one foreman-laborer, at five dollars and fifty cents per diem: one pilot, at four dollars and eighty cents per diem: one draughtsman, at five dollars per diem: one mail-messenger, at two dollars and seventy-four cents per diem: one messenger, at two dollars and twenty cents per diem: one messenger and lamplighter, at two dollars and twenty cents per diem: one bell-ringer, at two dollars and twenty-six cents per diem;

Sackett’s Harbor.

Naval-station, Sackett’s Harbor: For one ship-keeper, at one dollar per diem; in all, forty-six thousand five hundred and eighty-seven dollars and twenty-three cents.

And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

Naval Asylum, Philadelphia.

Expenses.

Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: For one superintendent, at six hundred dollars: one steward, at four hundred and eighty dollars: one matron, at three hundred and sixty dollars; one chief cook, at two hundred and forty dollars; two assistant cooks, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each: one chief laundress, at one hundred and ninety-two dollars: six laundresses, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each; four scrubbers, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each: eight waiters, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each: six laborers, at two hundred and forty dollars each; one stable-keeper and driver, at three hundred and sixty dollars; one master-at-arms, at four hundred and eighty dollars: two house corporals, at three hundred dollars each; one barber, at three hundred and sixty dollars; one carpenter, at eight hundred and forty-five dollars.

Water-rent and gas, one thousand eight hundred dollars: cemetery, burial expenses, and headstones, three hundred and fifty dollars: improvement of grounds, five hundred dollars: repairs to buildings, furnaces, grates, ranges, furniture, and repairs of furniture, four thousand five hundred dollars; music in chapel, six hundred dollars;

Support of inmates, etc.

Transportation of indigent and destitute beneficiaries to the Naval Asylum, five hundred dollars: erecting brick building for kitchen, laundry, and dormitories, for female employees, seventeen thousand FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 991. 1888.465 five hundred dollars: removing range and laundry machinery to same, four hundred dollars; fitting up bathrooms for beneficiaries, eight hundred dollars; support of beneficiaries, forty-six thousand one hundred dollars; in all, eighty-two thousand three hundred and sixty-seven dollars, which sum shall be paid out of the income from the naval pension fund.

bureau of medicine and surgery.

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

Medical Department: For surgeons’ necessaries for vessels in

Surgeons’ necessaries.

commission, navy-yards, naval-stations, Marine Corps, and Coast Survey, and for the civil establishment at the several naval hospitals, navy-yards, naval laboratory, museum of hygiene, and Naval Academy, fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Naval-Hospital Fund: For maintenance of the naval hospitals

Naval hospitals.

at the various navy-yards and stations, twenty thousand dollars.

Contingent, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; For freight

Contingent.

or expressage on medical stores, toll, ferriages, transportation of sick and insane patients; care, transportation, and burial of the dead; advertising; telegraphing: rent of telephones; purchase of books and stationery; binding of unbound books and pamphlets, postage and purchase of stamps for foreign service: expenses attending the medical board of examiners; rent of rooms for naval dispensary and museum of hygiene; hygienic and sanitary investigation and illustration: sanitary and hygienic instruction; purchase and repairs of wagons and harness; purchase of and feed for horses and cows; trees, plants, garden tools, and seeds: furniture and incidental articles for the museum of hygiene; naval dispensary, Washington; naval laboratory, sick-quarters at Naval Academy and marine barracks and dispensaries at navy-yards; washing for medical department at museum of hygiene, naval dispensary, Washington, naval laboratory, sick quarters at Naval Academy and marine barracks, dispensaries at navy-yards and naval stations and ships and rendezvous, and all other necessary contingent expenses, twenty-five thousand dollars:

Repairs, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: For necessary

Repairs.

repairs of naval laboratory, naval hospitals, and appendages, including roads, wharves, outhouses, sidewalks, fences, gardens, farms, and cemeteries, twenty thousand dollars:

For continuing the improvement of the naval-hospital park at

Portsmouth, Va.

Portsmouth, Virginia, five thousand dollars:

For repairing granite seawall at naval hospital Norfolk, Virginia,

Norfolk.

twenty thousand dollars; in all, one hundred and forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

bureau of provisions and clothing.

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

Provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing:

Provisions, etc.

For provisions for the seamen and marines, commuted rations for officers, naval cadets, seamen, and marines, and commuted rations stopped on account of sick in hospital and credited to the hospital fund, nine hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars:

For water for drinking and cooking purposes on board ships, eleven thousand dollars:

Labor and expenses of general storehouses, ninety thousand dollars; in all, one million and sixty-six thousand dollars.

Contingent, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: For freight

Contingent.

on shipments: candles, fuel, books and blanks, stationery, advertising; furniture for general storehouses and pay-offices in navy-yards: expenses of naval clothing factory and machinery for same; foreign postage, telegrams, express charges tolls, ferriages, yoeman’s stores, iron safes, newspapers, ice, and other necessary incidental expenses; in all, thirty thousand dollars.

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Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: In general storehouses: Two bookkeepers at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each, two thousand four hundred dollars: one assistant bookkeeper, seven hundred and twenty dollars: one bill clerk, one thousand dollars: one assistant clerk, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one shipping and receiving clerk, one thousand dollars:

Boston.

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts; In general storehouses: One bookkeeper, one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one shipping-clerk, nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars: one receiving clerk, nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars:

In pay-office; One writer, one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

New York.

Navy-yard, New York, New York: In general storehouses: Three bookkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each, three thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant bookkeeper, one thousand dollars: one assistant bookkeeper, seven hundred and twenty dollars: three receiving clerks, four dollars per diem, three thousand seven hundred and fifty-six dollars: one assistant receiving clerk, at one thousand and ninety-nine dollars: three shipping clerks, at one thousand dollars per annum, three thousand dollars; one bill clerk, one thousand dollars: one assistant bill clerk, seven hundred and twenty dollars: two leading men, at two dollars and fifty cents per diem each, one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars: five pressmen, at two dollars and seventy-six cents per diem each, four thousand three hundred and nineteen dollars and forty cents; one superintendent coffee-mills, at three dollars per diem, nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars; one box-maker, three dollars per diem, nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars: one engine tender, three dollars and twenty-six cents per diem, one thousand and twenty dollars and thirty-eight cents; one coffee-roaster, two dollars and fifty cents per diem, seven hundred and eighty-two dollars and fifty cents; one fireman, two dollars per diem, six hundred and twenty-six dollars; one messenger, two dollars and fifty cents per diem, seven hundred and eighty-two dollars and fifty cents;

In pay-office: One writer, one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one messenger, at two dollars and fifty cents per diem, seven hundred and eighty-two dollars and fifty cents:

League Island.

Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: In general storehouse: One bookkeeper, one thousand two hundred dollars, one assistant bookkeeper, seven hundred and twenty dollars:

Washington.

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: In general storehouses: One bookkeeper, one thousand two hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; one receiving clerk, one thousand dollars; one bill clerk, one thousand dollars; one shipping clerk, one thousand dollars;

In pay-office: One writer, one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: In general storehouses: Two bookkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each, two thousand four hundred dollars; two assistant bookkeepers, at one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents per annum each, two thousand thirty-four dollars and fifty cents; one bill clerk, one thousand dollars; one assistant bill clerk, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one receiving clerk, nine hundred and forty-two dollars; one assistant receiving clerk, seven hundred and twenty dollars;

In pay-office: one writer, one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

Naval Academy.

Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland: In general storehouse: One bookkeeper, one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one receiving and shipping clerk, one thousand dollars;

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Torpedo Station, Newport, Rhode Island: In general store-house:

Torpedo-station.

One clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars:

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: In general storehouses: Two

Mare Island.

bookkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each, two thousand four hundred dollars; two assistant bookkeepers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars: one receiving clerk, one thousand dollars; one shipping clerk, one thousand dollars; one bill clerk, one thousand dollars: one assistant clerk, one thousand dollars:

In pay-office: One writer, one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents: in all, sixty-seven thousand three hundred and twenty-five dollars and fifty-three cents. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

bureau of construction and repair.

Bureau of construction and Repair.

Bureau of Construction and Repair: Construction and repair

Preservation, repair, etc., of vessels.

of vessels: For preservation and completion of vessels on the stocks and in ordinary: purchase of materials and stores of all kinds; for steam steerers, pneumatic steerers, steam capstans, steam windlasses, and other steam auxiliaries; labor in navy-yards and on foreign stations: purchase of machinery and tools for use in shops; wear, tear, and repair of vessels afloat, and for general care, increase, and protection of the Navy in the line of construction and repair; incidental expenses, such as advertising, freight, foreign postages, telegrams, photographing, books, plans, stationery, and instruments for drawing-room, eight hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That no part of this sum shall be applied to the repairs

Proviso.

Limit of repairs.

of any wooden ship when the estimated cost of such repairs, to be appraised by a competent board of naval officers, shall exceed twenty per centum of the estimated cost, appraised in like manner, of a new ship of the same size and like material: Provided further, That nothing

Vessels in foreign waters.

herein contained shall deprive the Secretary of the Navy of the authority to order repairs of ships damaged in foreign waters or on the high seas, so far as may be necessary to bring them home;

Improvement of the Plant at the Navy-yard, Mare Island, California:

Mare Island.

Extra tools required to put the yard in condition for building and repairing iron and steel ships, one hundred thousand dollars;

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Construction and Repair:

Civil Establishment.

Portsmouth.

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one clerk to naval constructor, at one thousand four hundred dollars; two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each:

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: For one clerk to naval constructor,

Boston.

at, one thousand four hundred dollars;

Navy-yard, Brooklyn, New York: For one clerk to naval constructor,

Brooklyn.

at one thousand four hundred dollars; three writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each;

Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: For one clerk to

League Island.

naval constructor, at one thousand four hundred dollars;

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: For one clerk to naval constructor,

Washington.

at one thousand four hundred dollars;

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia; For one clerk to naval constructor,

Norfolk.

at one thousand four hundred dollars: two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each:

Navy-yard, Pensacola, Fonda: For one writer, at one thousand

Pensacola.

and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk to naval constructor,

Mare island.

at one thousand four hundred dollars: two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each; in all, nineteen thousand nine hundred and seventy-two dollars and fifty cents. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

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Bureau of Steam-Engineering.

Completion, etc., of machinery, etc.

Steam-Machinery: For completion, repairs, and preservation of machinery and boilers of naval vessels, including cost of new boilers, preservation of and small repairs to machinery and boilers in vessels in ordinary, receiving and training vessels, repair and care of machinery of yard tugs and launches, three hundred and seventy thousand dollars.

Materials, tools, etc.

For purchase, handling, and preservation of all materials and stores, purchase, fitting, repair, and preservation of machinery and tools in the navy-yard and stations, and running yard-engines, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Incidental expenses

For incidental expenses for naval vessels, yards, and the Bureau, such as foreign postages, telegrams, advertising, freight, photographing, books, stationery, and instruments, ten thousand dollars: in all,

Proviso.

Limit of repairs.

six hundred and five thousand dollars: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be applied to the engines and machinery of wooden ships where the estimated cost of such repair shall exceed twenty per centum of the estimated cost of new engines and machinery of the same character and power: but nothing herein contained shall prevent the repair or building of boilers for wooden ships the hulls of which can be fully repaired for twenty per centum of the estimated cost of a new ship of the same size and materials.

Contingent.

Contingent, Bureau of Steam-Engineering: For contingencies, drawing materials, and instruments for the draughting-room, one thousand dollars.

Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Steam-Engineering: Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For clerk to department, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, at one thousand one hundred dollars: messenger, at six hundred dollars:

Brooklyn.

Navy-yard, Brooklyn, New York: For clerk to department, atone thousand four hundred dollars; draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars: writer, at one thousand dollars; assistant draughtsman, at one thousand one hundred dollars;

Norfolk.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For clerk to department at one thousand three hundred dollars; assistant draughtsman, at one thousand one hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars:

Pensacola.

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Pensacola, Florida: For writer, one thousand dollars;

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For clerk to department, at one thousand four hundred dollars; draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars: writer, at one thousand dollars; in all, seventeen thousand dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

naval academy.

Naval Academy.

Pay of professors and others.

Pay of Professors and others, Naval Academy: For one professor of mathematics and one of physics, at two thousand five hundred dollars each, five thousand dollars; three professors (assistants), namely, one of chemistry, one of French and Spanish, and one of English studies, history and law, at two thousand two hundred dollars each, six thousand six hundred dollars; five assistant professors, namely, one of English studies, history, and law, three of French, and one of drawing, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, nine thousand dollars: one sword-master, at one thousand five hundred dollars, and two assistants, at one thousand dollars each; one boxing master and gymnast, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant librarian, at one thousand four hundred dollars: one secretary of the Naval Academy, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; three clerks to the superintendent, at one thousand two hundred dollars, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 991. 1888.469 one thousand dollars, and eight hundred dollars, respectively, three thousand dollars; one clerk to commandant of cadets, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk to paymaster, at one thousand dollars; one dentist, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one baker, at six hundred dollars: one mechanic in department of physics and chemistry, at seven hundred and thirty dollars: one cook, at three hundred and twenty-five dollars and fifty cents; one messenger to superintendent, at six hundred dollars: one armorer, at five hundred and twenty-nine dollars and fifty cents: one gunner’s mate, at four hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty cents; one quarter-gunner, at four hundred and nine dollars and fifty cents: one cockswain, at four hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty cents: one seaman in department of seamanship, at three hundred and forty-nine dollars and fifty cents; one attendant in the department of astronomy and one in the department of physics and chemistry, at three hundred dollars each, six hundred dollars; six attendants at recitation-rooms, library, store, chapel, and offices, at three hundred dollars each, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one bandmaster, at five hundred and twenty-eight, dollars; twenty-one first class musicians, at three hundred and forty-eight dollars each, seven thousand three hundred and eight, dollars; seven second class musician, at three hundred dollars each, two thousand one hundred dollars; in all, fifty-two thousand one hundred and nineteen dollars.

For special course of study and training of naval cadets as authorized

Special training, naval cadets.

Vol. 22, p. 285.

by act of Congress approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, five thousand dollars.

Pay of Watchmen, Mechanics, and others, Naval Academy:

Watchmen, mechanics, etc.

For captain of the watch and weigher, at two dollars and fifty cents per diem; four watchmen, at two dollars per diem each: foreman of gas and steam-heating works of the Academy, at five dollars per diem; labor at gasworks and steam-buildings; for masons, carpenters, and other mechanics, and laborers for care of buildings, grounds, wharves, and boats, thirty-seven thousand eight hundred and sixty-four dollars and ninety-five cents: one attendant in the purifying-house of the gas-house, at one dollar and fifty cents per diem, five hundred and forty-seven dollars and fifty cents: in all, forty-four thousand and sixty-nine dollars and ninety-five cents.

Pay of Steam-Employees, Naval Academy: For pay of mechanics

Employees, depart merit of steam-engineering.

and others in department of steam-engineering, seven thousand eight hundred and twenty-four dollars and fifty cents.

Total pay Naval Academy, one hundred and nine thousand and thirteen dollars and forty-five cents.

Repairs and Improvements, Naval Academy: Necessary repairs

Repairs, etc.

of public buildings, pavements, wharves, and walls inclosing the grounds of the Naval Academy, and for improvements, repairs, and furniture and fixtures, twenty-one thousand dollars.

Heating and Lighting, Naval Academy: Fuel and for heating

Heat and lights.

and lighting the Academy and schoolships, seventeen thousand dollars.

Contingent, Naval Academy: Purchase of books for the library,

Contingent.

two thousand dollars; stationery, blank-books, models, maps, and for textbooks for use of instructors, two thousand dollars; expenses of the Board of Visitors to the Naval Academy, being for mileage,

Board of Visitors.

and five dollars per diem for each member for expenses during actual attendance at the Academy, one thousand five hundred dollars; purchase of chemicals, apparatus, and instruments in the department of physics and chemistry, and for repairs of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars; purchase of gas and steam-machinery, steam-pipe and fittings, rent of buildings for the use of the Academy, freight, cartage, water, music, musical and astronomical instruments, uniforms for the bandsmen, telegraphing, for feed and maintenance 470FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 991. 1888. of teams, for current expenses, and repairs of all kinds, and for incidental labor and expenses not applicable to any other appropriation, thirty-two thousand dollars; stores in the department of steam-engineering, eight hundred dollars: materials for repairs in steam-machinery, one thousand dollars: to complete boathouse for steam-launches, twenty-five thousand dollars, in addition to the five thousand dollars heretofore appropriated, which is hereby re-appropriated; in all, seventy-one thousand eight hundred dollars.

Total for the Naval Academy, two hundred and eighteen thousand eight hundred and thirteen dollars and forty-five cents.

marine corps.

Marine Corps.

Pay of officers, active list.

Pay, Marine Corps: For pay of officers on the active-list: For one colonel commandant, one colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, one adjutant and inspector, one paymaster, one quartermaster, four majors, two assistant quartermasters, one judge-advocate-general United States Navy, nineteen captains, thirty first lieutenants, and fifteen second lieutenants, one hundred and eighty-one thousand five hundred and thirty dollars.

Retired officers.

For pay of officers on the retired list: For one colonel, one quartermaster, three majors, two assistant quartermasters, six captains, two first lieutenants, and three second lieutenants, thirty-six thousand four hundred and twenty dollars.

Non-commissioned officers, privates, etc.

For pay of non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates: For one sergeant-major, one quartermaster-sergeant, one leader of the band, one drum-major, fifty first sergeants, one hundred and forty sergeants, one hundred and eighty corporals, thirty musicians, ninety-six drummers and fifers, and one thousand five hundred privates, three hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars.

Retired enlisted men

For pay of retired enlisted men: For one sergeant-major, one drum-major, one first sergeant, four sergeants, one first-class musician, two drummers, one lifer, and five privates, six thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars.

Civil force.

For pay of civil force, namely: In the office of the colonel commandant: One chief clerk, at one thousand five hundred and forty dollars and eighty cents; one messenger, at nine hundred and seventy-one dollars and twenty-eight cents.

Clerks, etc.

In the office of the adjutant and inspector: One chief clerk, at one thousand five hundred and forty dollars and eighty cents; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents. In the office of the paymaster: One chief clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents. In the office of the Quartermaster: One chief clerk, at one thousand five hundred and forty dollars and eighty-cents; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents. In the office of the assistant quartermaster, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: One clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents; one messenger, at one dollar and seventy-five cents per diem. In the office of the assistant quartermaster, San Francisco, California: One clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; in all. seventeen thousand four hundred and ninety-four dollars and twenty cents.

Undrawn clothing

For undrawn clothing: For payment to discharged soldiers for clothing undrawn, thirty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That no other fund appropriated by this act be used for such purpose;

Transportation.

For transportation: For transportation of officers traveling under orders without troops, eight thousand dollars;

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Commutation of quarters: For commutation of quarters for officers

Commutation of quarters.

on duty without troops where there are no public quarters, four thousand dollars; in all, for pay of the Marine Corps, six hundred and seventy-four thousand and eighty dollars and twenty cents.

Provisions, Marine Corps: For one thousand non-commissioned

Provisions.

officers, musicians, and privates, and for amount required to be transferred to the paymaster, Marine Corps, on account of rations to retired men, twenty men at fifty-eight dollars and forty cents per annum: in all, sixty-two thousand one hundred and eighty-five dollars and five cents.

Clothing, Marine Corps: For two thousand non-commissioned

Clothing.

officers, musicians, and privates, sixty-five thousand dollars.

For fuel, Marine Corps: For heating barracks and quarters,

Fuel.

for ranges and stoves for cooking, fuel for enlisted men, and for sales to officers, eighteen thousand dollars.

Military stores, Marine Corps: For pay of chief armorer, at

Military stores.

three dollars per day, nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars; three mechanics, at two dollars and fifty cents each per day, two thousand three hundred and forty-seven dollars and fifty cents; in all, three thousand two hundred and eighty-six dollars and fifty cents.

For purchase of military equipments, such as cartridge-boxes, bayonet-scabbards,

Equipments.

haversacks, blanket-bags, canteens, musket-slings, swords, drums, trumpets, flags, waist-belts, waist-plates, cartridge-belts, and spare parts for repairing muskets, five thousand dollars.

For purchase of ammunition, one thousand dollars.

Ammunition.

Band, etc.

Purchase and repair of instruments for band, purchase of music and musical accessories, five hundred dollars; purchase of tents and camp-equipage, one thousand dollars; in all, ten thousand seven hundred and eighty-six dollars and fifty cents.

Transportation and Recruiting, Marine Corps: For transportation

Transportation and recruiting.

of troops, and the expense of recruiting service, ten thousand dollars.

For Repair of Barracks: At Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Boston,

Repair of barracks.

Massachusetts; Brooklyn, New York: League Island, Pennsylvania; Annapolis, Maryland; headquarters and navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia; Norfolk, Virginia: Pensacola, Florida: and Mare Island, California; and per diem to enlisted men employed, under the direction of the Quartermaster’s Department, on the repair of barracks and other public buildings, nine thousand dollars.

Rent of buildings used for manufacture of clothing, storing supplies,

Rent.

and offices of assistant quartermasters, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco, California, one thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.

Forage, Marine Corps: For forage in kind for four horses of the

Forage.

Quartermaster’s Department, and the authorized number of officers’ horses, three thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent, Marine Corps: For freight, ferriage, toll, cartage,

Contingent

funeral expenses of marines, stationery, telegraphing, rent of telephone, purchase and repair of typewriters, apprehension of deserters, repair of gas and water fixtures, office and barrack furniture, mess utensils for enlisted men, such as bowls, plates, spoons, knives, forks, packing-boxes, wrapping-paper, oilcloth, crash, rope, twine, camphor and carbolized paper, carpenters’ tools, tools for police purposes, iron safe, purchase and repair of public wagons, purchase and repair of harness, purchase of public horses, services of veterinary surgeons and medicine for public horses, purchase and repair of hose, repair of fire extinguishers, purchase of fire hand-grenades, purchase and repair of carts and wheelbarrows, purchase and repair of cooking-stoves, ranges, stoves where there are no grates, purchase of ice, towels, and soap for offices, postage-stamps for foreign postage, purchase of newspapers and periodicals, improving parade 472FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 991. 1888. grounds, repair of pumps and wharves, laying drain and water pipes, introducing gas, and for gas and oil for marine barracks maintained at the various navy-yards and stations, water at the marine barracks, Boston, Massachusetts; Brooklyn, New York: Annapolis, Maryland: Mare Island, California: also straw for bedding for enlisted men at the various posts, furniture for Government houses and repair of same, and for all emergencies and extraordinary expenses arising at home and abroad, but impossible to anticipate or classify; in all, twenty-six thousand three Hundred and twenty-two dollars and two cents.

Hire of quarters.

Hire of quarters, Marine Corps: For hire of quarters for officers serving with troops where there are no public quarters belonging to the Government, and where there are not sufficient quarters possessed by the United States to accommodate them, four thousand five hundred dollars.

For hire of quarters for seven enlisted men employed as clerks and messengers in commandant’s, adjutant and inspector’s, paymaster and quartermaster’s offices, Washington, District of Columbia, and assistant quartermaster’s offices, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco, California, twenty-one dollars per month each, one thousand seven hundred dollars.

For hire of quarters for three enlisted men employed as above, at ten dollars each per month, three hundred and sixty dollars; in all, six thousand five hundred and sixty dollars.

Barracks, Norfolk, Va.

Towards the erection of barracks at Norfolk, Virginia, thirty thousand dollars.

Total for the Marine Corps: Nine hundred and seventeen thousand two hundred and thirteen dollars and seventy-seven cents.

increase of the navy.

Increase of the Navy.

Two steel cruisers authorized.

Construction: That for the purpose of further increasing the naval establishment of the United States, the President is hereby authorized to have constructed, by contract, two steel cruisers of about three thousand tons displacement each, at a cost, exclusive of armament, and excluding any premiums that may be paid for increased speed, of not more than eleven hundred thousand dollars each; one steel cruiser of about five thousand three hundred tons displacement, to cost, exclusive of armament, and excluding any premium that may be paid for increased speed, not more than eighteen

One armored cruiser.

hundred thousand dollars: one armored cruiser of about seven thousand five hundred tons displacement, to cost, exclusive of armament, not

Three gunboats.

more than three million five hundred thousand dollars; and three gunboats, or cruisers, neither of which shall exceed two thousand tons in displacement nor seven hundred thousand dollars in cost, excluding any premium that may be paid for increased speed and the cost of armament; said three gunboats, or cruisers, to be built either

To be of steel.

wholly of steel or with steel frames. The contracts for the construction of said first three cruisers shall contain provisions to the effect

Contracts.

that the contractor guarantees that when completed and tested for speed, under conditions to be prescribed by the Navy Department, the two vessels first hereinbefore provided for, shall each exhibit a maximum speed of at least nineteen knots per hour: and the vessel

Guaranties of speed.

of five thousand three hundred tons displacement, a maximum speed of at least twenty knots per hour; and in the case of each vessel, for every quarter knot of speed so exhibited above said guarantee

Premiums for increased speed.

the contractor shall receive a premium over and above the contract price of fifty thousand dollars; and for every quarter knot that such vessel fails of reaching said guaranteed speed, there shall be deducted from the contract price the sum of fifty thousand dollars. And in the contract for the construction of the three last-mentioned vessels such provisions for increased speed and the premium FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 991, 999. 1888.473 for the same shall be made as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Navy may be deemed advisable. In the construction of all of said vessels all the provisions of the act of August third, eighteen

Terms of vol. 24, p. 215, to be observed.

hundred and eighty-six, entitled “An act to increase the naval establishment” as to material for said vessels, their engines, boilers, and machinery, the contracts under which they are built, the notice of, and proposals for the same, the plans, drawings, specifications therefor, and the method of executing said contracts, shall be observed and followed, and said vessels shall be built in compliance with the terms of said act, save that in all their parts said vessels shall be of domestic manufacture. If the Secretary of the Navy

Domestic manufacture.

shall be unable to contract at reasonable prices for the building of any of said vessels, then he may build such vessel or vessels in such navy-yards as he may designate.

Construction and Steam Machinery: Towards the construction

Machinery, boilers, etc.

and completion of the new vessels heretofore and herein authorized by Congress with their engines, boilers, and machinery, and for the payment of premiums for increased speed or horsepower under contracts now existing and to be made under this act, three million five hundred thousand dollars.

Armament: Towards the armor and armament of domestic manufacture

Armament.

of new ships heretofore and herein authorized, two million dollars; in all, five million five hundred thousand dollars.

Steel Practice Vessel: For the construction of one steel practice

Steel practice vessel authorized.

vessel of eight hundred tons, for the use of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, except, when in emergencies it may be used for other purposes, to be built by contract in accordance with the terms of the “Act to increase the naval establishment,”

Vol. 24, p. 215.

approved August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two hundred and sixty thousand dollars.

Approved, September 7, 1888.

Chapter 999: declaring that certain water reserve lands in the State of Wisconsin are and have been subject to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Chapter 999 25 Stat. 473 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 999.—

An act declaring that certain water reserve lands in the State of Wisconsin are and have been subject to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Right of way through water reserve lands in Wisconsin.

That all lands in the State of Wisconsin described in and withdrawn from stile by the proclamations of the President of the United States issued March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty, April fifth, eighteen

Post, p. 654.

hundred and eighty-one, and November twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, for the reason that said lands would be required for or subject to flowage in the construction of dams, reservoirs, and other works proposed to be erected for the improvement of the navigation of the Mississippi River and certain of its tributaries, be, and the same are hereby, declared to be, and to have been at all times heretofore, subject to the provisions of a certain act of Congress, entitled “Au act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States,” approved March

Vol. 18, p. 482.

third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, as fully, effectually, and to the same extent as though said lands had not been described in said proclamations, or withdrawn from sale thereby, but had remained with the body of public lands subject to private entry and sale: Provided, however, That any and all parts of said lands acquired

Proviso.

by any railroad company under said act of Congress shall at all times be subject to the right of flowage which at any time may

Right of flowage.

become necessary in the construction or maintenance of dams, reservoirs, or other works which may be constructed or erected by or 474FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 999–1001. 1888. under the authority of the United States for the improvement of the navigation of the Mississippi River or its tributaries: Provided further, That the railroad companies availing themselves of this

Filing maps of location.

act shall, in addition to tiling the maps now required by law to be filed, also file maps of definite location of their proposed lines of railroad, over said water reserve lands, in the office of the Secretary of War, and until the approval of said maps by the Secretary of War no right to occupy said lands shall vest in such companies;

Not to interfere with reservoir project.

and no location shall be permitted which takes for right of way or stations lands needed for the use of the present reservoir system, or in the construction of dams or other works, or any proposed or probable extension of the same, or which will obstruct or increase the cost of the present or prospective reservoir system; or shall any railroad company be permitted to take material for construction from any of said reservoir lands outside the right of way granted herein.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chapter 1000: granting the Leavenworth Rapid Transit Railway Company the right to construct and operate its railroad through a portion of the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Chapter 1000 25 Stat. 474 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1000.—

An act granting the Leavenworth Rapid Transit Railway Company the right to construct and operate its railroad through a portion of the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Width.

That license and authority are hereby granted to the Leavenworth Rapid Transit Railway Company to construct and operate its railroad, from its present terminus at the south boundary of the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, into and through said military reservation to a point and terminus near the military prison, and at its said terminus near said military prison to construct a depot and such sidetracks, turntables, and other facilities as may be necessary for the convenient operation of its said railroad: and for the purpose

Proviso.

aforesaid, the use of a strip of land fifty feet wide for its right of way extending from the south boundary-line of said military reservation to said terminal point near said military prison, and the use of a tract of land not exceeding two acres in area for said depot, sidetracks, and terminal facilities, are hereby granted to said railway

Subject to approval of Secretary of War.

company: Provided, That the route of said railroad through said military reservation and the location of the depot grounds and the plans of the depot and all other buildings to be erected by said railroad company on said military reservation shall be submitted to and

September 10.18S8.

shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and said company, its successors and assigns, shall Occupy and use said right of way and depot grounds subject to removal therefrom, and the revocation of the license and authority herein given, whenever the public service, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, may require such revocation and removal.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chapter 1001: amendatory of an act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River at Saint Louis, Missouri, approved February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. Chapter 1001 25 Stat. 474 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1001.—

An act amendatory of an act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River at Saint Louis, Missouri, approved February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Vol. 84, ch. 91, p. 377, amended.

Bridge at Saint Louis Mo

That section eleven of the act entitled “An act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River at Saint Louis, Missouri.” approved February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and the same is Leavenworth Rapid Transit Railway Company granted right of way through Fort Leavenworth Reservation. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1001, 1006, 1007. 1888.475 hereby, amended by striking out the words “stockholder or” wherever they occur in said section, so as to make said section read as follows:

”Sec. 11. That whereas a principal reason for giving authority to

Pooling of earnings forbidden.

build the bridge herein contemplated is to secure reasonable rates and tolls for corporations and individuals for passing over the same, the Saint Louis Merchants’ Bridge Company, or its successors or assigns, shall not agree or consent to the consolidation of this bridge company with any other bridge company across the Mississippi River, or to the pooling of the earnings of this bridge company with the earnings of any other bridge company on said river,

No person to be director or manager of both bridges.

nor shall any person who is or may be a director or manager of any other bridge over said river be a director or manager of the bridge herein provided for: Provided, That if this provision of this

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

act shall at any time be violated in any of these particulars, such violation shall, without legal proceeding, at once forfeit the privilege hereby granted, and said bridge shall become the property of the United States, and the Secretary of War shall take possession of the same in the name and for the use of the United States.”

Sec. 2. The right to amend or repeal this act is hereby expressly

Amendment.

reserved.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chapter 1006: empowering and directing the Commissioner of Navigation to register and enroll as American vessels certain sailing vessels of foreign construction, repaired in the port of Cleveland, Ohio and named the Josephine and M. C. Upper, respectively. Chapter 1006 25 Stat. 475 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1006.—

An act empowering and directing the Commissioner of Navigation to register and enroll as American vessels certain sailing vessels of foreign construction, repaired in the port of Cleveland, Ohio and named the Josephine and M. C. Upper, respectively.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by tin Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

M. C. Upper and Josephine.

American registers to.

That the Commissioner of Navigation be, and he is hereby, authorized and empowered to cause to be enrolled and registered as American vessels the sailing vessels known as the M. C. Upper and Josephine, respectively, of foreign construction, but repaired in the port of Cleveland, Ohio, in accordance with the application for registration thereof, now on file in the office of said Commissioner.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chapter 1007: to provide for an American register for the steamer Saginaw, of New York. Chapter 1007 25 Stat. 475 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1007.—

An act to provide for an American register for the steamer Saginaw, of New York.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saginaw.

American register to.

That the Commissioner of Navigation is hereby authorized and directed to cause the foreign-built steamer Benison, owned at the port of New York, State of New York, by W. P. Clyde, an American citizen, and rebuilt by him in the United States, to be registered as a vessel of the United States under the name of Saginaw.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and hereby is, authorized

Inspection.

and directed to authorize and direct the inspection of said steam-vessel, steam-boiler, steam-pipes, and the appurtenances of said boiler, and cause to be granted the proper and usual certificate issued to steam-vessels of the merchant marine, without reference to the fact that said steam-boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances were not constructed pursuant to the laws of the United States, and were not constructed of iron stamped pursuant to said laws: and the tests to be applied on the inspection of said boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances will be the same in all respects as to strength and safety as are required in the inspection of boilers constructed in the United 476FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1007, 1015. 1888. States for marine purposes, save that the fact that said boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances not being constructed pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the United States, and are of unstamped iron, shall not be an obstacle to the granting of the usual certificate if said boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances are found to be of sufficient strength and safety.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chapter 1015: to prohibit the coining of Chinese laborers to the United States. Chapter 1015 25 Stat. 476 1888-09-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1015.—

An act to prohibit the coining of Chinese laborers to the United States.

September 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chinese laborers.

Immigration prohibited.

Post, p. 504.

That from and after the date of the exchange of ratifications of the pending treaty between the United States of America and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, signed on the twelfth day of March, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, it shall be unlawful for any Chinese person, whether a subject of China or of any of her power, to enter the United States, except as hereinafter provided.

Sec. 2.

Classes permitted to enter.

That Chinese officials, teachers, students, merchants, or travelers for pleasure or curiosity, shall be permitted to enter the United States, but in order to entitle themselves to do so, they shall first obtain the permission of the Chinese Government, or other Government of which they may at the time be citizens or subjects. Such permission and also their personal identity shall in such case

Certificates to be obtained.

be evidenced by a certificate to be made out by the diplomatic representative of the United States in the country, or of the consular representative of the United States at the port or place from which the person named therein comes. The certificate shall contain a full description of such person, of his age, height, and general physical features, and shall state his former and present occupation or profession and place of residence, and shall be made out in duplicate. One copy shall be delivered open to the person named and described, and the other copy shall be sealed up and delivered by the diplomatic or consular officer as aforesaid to the captain of the vessel on which the person named in the certificate sets sail for the United States, together with the sealed certificate, which shall be addressed to the collector of customs at the port where such person is to land. There shall be delivered to the aforesaid captain a letter from the consular officer addressed to the collector of customs aforesaid, and stating that said consular officer has on a certain day delivered to the said captain a certificate of the right of the person named therein to enter the United States as a Chinese official, or other exempted person, as

Penalty for violation.

the case may be. And any captain who hinds or attempts to land a Chinese person in the United States, without having in his possession a sealed certificate, as required in this section, shall be liable to the penalties prescribed in section nine of this act.

Sec. 3.

Scope of act.

That the provisions of this act shall apply to all persons of the Chinese race, whether subjects of China or other foreign power, excepting Chinese diplomatic or consular officers and their attendants; and the words “Chinese laborers,” whenever used in this act, shall be construed to mean both skilled and unskilled laborers and Chinese employed in mining.

Sec. 4.

Master to deliver certificates, etc., on arrival in United States.

That the master of any vessel arriving in the United States from any foreign port or place with any Chinese passengers on board shall, when he delivers his manifest of cargo, and if there be no cargo, when he makes legal entry of his vessel, and before landing or permitting to land any Chinese person (unless a diplomatic or consular officer, or attendant of such officer), deliver to the collector of customs of the district in which the vessel shall have arrived FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1015. 1888.477 the sealed certificates and letters as aforesaid, and a separate list of all

List to be delivered.

Chinese persons taken on board of his vessel at any foreign port or place, and of all such persons on board at the time of arrival as aforesaid. Such list shall show the names of such persons and other particulars as shown by their open certificates, or other evidences

Contents of list.

required by this act, and such list shall be sworn to by the master in the manner required by law in relation to the manifest of the cargo.

The master of any vessel as aforesaid shall not permit any Chinese

Diplomatic and consular officers.

diplomatic or consular officer or attendant of such officer to land without having first been informed by the collector of customs of the official character of such officer or attendant. Any refusal or

Penalty.

willful neglect of the master of any vessel to comply with the provisions of this section shall incur the same penalties and forfeitures as are provided for a refusal or neglect to report and deliver a manifest of the cargo.

Sec. 5. That from and after the passage of this act, no Chinese

Return of laborers prohibited.

laborer in the United States shall be permitted, after having left, to return thereto, except under the conditions stated in the following sections.

Sec. 6. That no Chinese laborer within the purview of the preceding

Conditions for permission to return.

section shall be permitted to return to the United States unless he has a lawful wife, child, or parent in the United States, or property therein of the value of one thousand dollars, or debts of like amount due him and pending settlement. The marriage to such wife must have taken place at least a year prior to the application of the laborer for a permit to return to the United States, and must have been followed by the continuous cohabitation of the parties as man and wife. If the right to return be claimed on the ground of property or of

Property requisites

debts, it must appear that the property is bona fide and not colorably acquired for the purpose of evading this act, or that the debts are unascertained and unsettled, and not promissory notes or other similar acknowledgments of ascertained liability.

Sec. 7. That a Chinese person claiming the right to be permitted

Identification of Chinese wishing to return

to leave the United States and return thereto on any of the grounds stated in the foregoing section, shall apply to the collector of customs of the district from which he wishes to depart at least a month prior to the time of his departure, and shall make on oath before the said collector a full statement descriptive of his family, or property, or debts, as the case may be, and shall furnish to said collector such proofs of the facts entitling him to return as shall be required by the rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Secretary of the Treasury, and for any false swearing in relation thereto he shall incur the penalties of perjury. He shall also permit the collector to take a full description of his person, which description the collector shall retain and mark with a number. And if the collector, after hearing the proofs and investigating all the circumstances of the case, shall decide to issue a certificate of return, he shall at such time

Certificate.

and place as he may designate, sign and give to the person applying a certificate containing the number of the description last aforesaid, which shall be the sole evidence given to such person of his right to return. If this last named certificate be transferred, it shall become

Transfer void.

void, and the person to whom it was given shall forfeit his right to return to the United States. The right to return under the said certificate shall be limited to one year: but it may be extended

Extension of period.

for an additional period, not to exceed a year, in eases where, by reason of sickness or other cause of disability beyond his control, the holder thereof shall be rendered unable sooner to return, which facts shall be fully reported to and investigated by the consular representative of the United States at the port or place from which such laborer departs for the United States, and certified by such representative of the United States to the satisfaction of the collector of 478FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1015. 1888. customs at the port where such Chinese person shall seek to land in the United States, such certificate to be delivered by said representative to the master of the vessel on which he departs for the United

No entry without certificate.

States. And no Chinese laborer shall be permitted to re-enter the United States without producing to the proper officer of the customs at the port of such entry the return certificate herein required. A

Chinese permitted to land only at certain ports.

Chinese laborer possessing a certificate under this section shall be admitted to the United States only at the port from which he departed therefrom, and no Chinese person, except Chinese diplomatic or consular officers, and their attendants, shall be permitted to enter the United States except at the ports of San Francisco, Portland, Oregon, Boston, New York, New Orleans, Port Townsend, or such other ports as may be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Sec. 8.

Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations, etc.

That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he hereby is, authorized and empowered to make and prescribe, and from time to time to change and amend such rules and regulations, not in conflict with this act, as he may deem necessary and proper to conveniently secure to such Chinese persons as are provided for in articles second and third of the said treaty between the United States and the Empire of China, the rights therein mentioned, and such as shall also protect the United States against the coming and transit of persons not entitled to the benefit of the provisions of said articles. And

Form of certificate, etc.

he is hereby further authorized and empowered to prescribe the form and substance of certificates to be issued to Chinese laborers under and in pursuance of the provisions of said articles, and prescribe the form of the record of such certificate and of the proceedings for issuing the same, and he may require the deposit, as a part of such record, of the photograph of the party to whom any such certificate shall be issued.

Sec. 9.

Punishment to master of vessel unlawfully bringing Chinamen.

That the piaster of any vessel who shall knowingly bring within the United States on such vessel, and land, or attempt to land, or permit to be lauded any Chinese laborer or other Chinese person, in contravention of the provisions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished with a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, in the discretion of the court, for every Chinese laborer or other Chinese person so brought, and may also be imprisoned for a term of not less than one year, nor more than five years, in the discretion of the court.

Sec. 10.

Vessels in distress.

That the foregoing section shall not apply to the case of any master whose vessel shall come within the jurisdiction of the United States in distress or under stress of weather, or touching at any port of the United States on its voyage to any foreign port or place. But Chinese laborers or persons on such vessel shall not be permitted to land, except in case of necessity, and must depart with the vessel on leaving port.

Sec. 11.

Punishment for counterfeiting certificate, etc.

That any person who shall knowingly and falsely alter or substitute any name for the name written in any certificate herein required, or forge such certificate, or knowingly utter any forged or fraudulent certificate, or falsely personate any person named in any such certificate, and any person other than the one to whom a certificate was issued who shall falsely present any such certificate, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and imprisoned in a penitentiary for a term of not more that five years.

Sec. 12.

Landing passengers.

That before any Chinese passengers are landed from any such vessel, the collector’, or his deputy, shall proceed to examine such passengers, comparing the certificates with the list and with the passengers: and no passenger shall be allowed to land in the United States from such vessel in violation of law; and the collector shall in person decide all questions in dispute with regard to the right of any Chinese passenger to enter the United States, and his decision shall FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1015, 1018. 1888.479 be subject to review by the Secretary of the Treasury, and not otherwise.

Sec. 13. That any Chinese person, or person of Chinese descent,

Arrest Chinese unlawfully in the United States.

found unlawfully in the United States, or its Territories, may be arrested upon a warrant issued upon a complaint, under oath, filed by any party on behalf of the United States, by any justice, judge, or commissioner of any United States court, returnable before any justice, judge, or commissioner of a United States court, or before any United States court, and when convicted, upon a hearing, and found and adjudged to be one not lawfully entitled to be or remain in the United States, such person shall be removed from the United States to the country whence he came. But any such Chinese person convicted before a commissioner of a United States court may, within ten days from such conviction, appeal to the judge

Appeal.

of the district court for the district. A certified copy of the judgment shall be the process upon which said removal shall be made, and it may be executed by the marshal of the district, or any officer having authority of a marshal under the provisions of this section. And in all such cases the person who brought or aided in bringing

Punishment of person aiding.

such person into the United States shall be liable to the Government of the United States for all necessary expenses incurred in such investigation and removal: and all peace officers of the several States and Territories of the United States are hereby invested with the same authority in reference to carrying out the provisions of this act, as a marshal or deputy marshal of the United States, and shall be entitled to like compensation, to be audited and paid by the same officers.

Sec. 14. That the preceding sections shall not apply to Chinese

Diplomatic and consular officers.

diplomatic or consular officers or their attendants, who shall be admitted to the United States under special instructions of the Treasury Department, without production of other evidence than that of personal identity.

Sec. 15. That the act entitled “An act to execute certain treaty

Prior acts to be repealed.

Vol. 22, p. 58.

Vol. 23, p. 115.

stipulations relating to Chinese,” approved May sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and an act to amend said act approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, are hereby repealed to take effect upon the ratification of the pending treaty as provided in section one of this act.

Approved, September 13, 1888.

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CHAP. 1018.—

An act for the erection of an appraiser’s warehouse in the city of New York, and for other purposes.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New York.

Appraiser’s ware house to be built.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase, or acquire by condemnation, a site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious fireproof building, for the use of the United States appraiser, and for other Government uses, at the city of New York, in the State of New York. The site shall

Site.

embrace an area sufficient, in the opinion of the said Secretary, for the purposes above mentioned: and the said site shall be selected after advertisement for at least ten days for proposals in six of the leading newspapers published in said city, and shall not exceed in cost the sum of eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars; and the

Cost.

building to be erected on the said site shall be plain and without porticos, towers, or needless ornamentation, but shall contain the necessary accommodations and appliances for an appraiser’s warehouse, sufficient to insure the examination and appraisal of imported merchandise with facility and dispatch, and shall not exceed in cost

Cost of building.

480FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1018, 1026. 1888. the sum of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars: nor shall any plan for the said building be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the said building completed for use, including heating apparatus, approaches, and other incidental expenses: and the sum of eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for

Appropriation.

the purchase of a site as aforesaid, and the sum of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the erection of the said building out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Sec. 2.

Secretary of Treasury may buy site for customhouse and warehouse.

That the said Secretary is hereby further authorized and directed, in his discretion (in lieu and stead of the purchase of a site for an appraiser’s warehouse only), to purchase or acquire by condemnation, a site embracing an area sufficient for the purposes mentioned in this section for the erection of a new customhouse building, in addition to said appraiser’s warehouse; or the said Secretary of

Two sites may be bought.

the Treasury may, in his discretion, purchase two sites in the vicinity of each other in said city of New York, suitable for both of said purposes of the appraiser’s storehouse and customhouse: and then and in that event the said single site for customhouse and appraiser’s warehouse as aforesaid, or two sites in the vicinity of each other, as the case may be, shall not exceed in cost the sum of two million dollars, which sum or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for the purpose, out of any moneys in the Treasury not

Appropriation to be in lieu of other.

otherwise appropriated (in lieu and stead of the sum of eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars hereinbefore appropriated), and is to be available only in case the said single site for both customhouse and appraiser’s warehouse, or two sites in the vicinity of each other, shall be purchased or acquired as herein set forth.

Sec. 3.

Title, etc.

That no part of said sum or sums shall be expended for any site until a valid title to said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of New York shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Sec. 4.

Appropriation for building available.

That in case of the purchase or acquisition of a single site for both customhouse and appraiser’s warehouse, or of two sites in the vicinity of each other, as provided in section two of this act, then the appropriation of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the erection of an appraiser’s warehouse, shall be available for the purpose, in like manner as provided in section one of this act.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

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CHAP. 1026.—

An act for the construction of a revenue cutter for New Berne, North Carolina, to replace the revenue cutter Stevens.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Revenue cutter.

Appropriation for, at New Berne, N. C.

That the Secretary of the Treasury lie, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be constructed a suitable revenue cutter, to be stationed at New Berne, North Carolina, for service on the South Atlantic coast, in the place of the revenue cutter Stevens, now in so dilapidated a condition as to be unequal to the requirements of the service: the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, if so much be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any moneys in the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1026, 1027. 1888.481 Treasury, for the purpose of building said new revenue cutter: Provided,

Proviso.

Contract.

That the construction of said cutter shall be let, after advertisement, to the lowest responsible bidder, and be built in American shipyards.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

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CHAP. 1027.—

An act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Army appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the support of the Army for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine: for pay of officers of the line.

Pay.

For pay of officers of the line, two million eight hundred and sixty-eight

Line officers.

thousand dollars.

Additional pay for twenty-three aids-de-camp, one military secretary,

Additional.

and officers of foot-regiments when mounted by proper authority, additional to and payable with their current monthly pay, in all, eight thousand dollars.

For pay of officers for length of service, to be paid with their current

Longevity.

monthly pay, in all, eight hundred and fifteen thousand dollars.

for pay of enlisted men.

For pay proper of the enlisted men of all grades, four million one

Enlisted men.

hundred and thirty-seven thousand dollars.

For pay of Hospital Corps, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Hospital Corps.

Service pay.

For service pay of enlisted men by reason of length of service, in addition to their monthly pay and payable therewith, three hundred and eighty-one thousand three hundred and sixty dollars.

For general-service clerks and messengers, to the number and at

General service clerks and messengers.

the rate now fixed by law, one hundred and sixty-one thousand nine hundred dollars.

for pay of the general staff.

General staff.

Adjutant-General’s Department: For pay of the officers in the

Adjutant General’s Department.

Adjutant-General’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, fifty thousand dollars; for additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, sixteen

Longevity.

thousand dollars; in all, sixty-six thousand dollars.

Inspector-General’s Department: For pay of the officers in the

Inspector-General’s Department.

Inspector-General’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, twenty-three thousand five hundred dollars: for additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current

Longevity.

monthly pay, six thousand dollars; in all, twenty-nine thousand five hundred dollars.

The Corps of Engineers: For pay of the officers in the Corps

Corps of Engineers.

of Engineers, as now authorized and provided by law, two hundred and thirty-nine thousand three hundred and forty dollars; for additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current

Longevity.

monthly pay, seventy-three thousand seven hundred and forty dollars; in all, three hundred and thirteen thousand and eighty dollars.

482FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888. pay of staff officers.

Staff officers.

Ordnance Department.

Ordnance Department: For pay of the officers in the Ordnance Department, as now authorized and provided by law, one hundred and thirty-one thousand five hundred dollars: for additional pay to

Longevity.

such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, forty-two thousand nine hundred and sixty dollars: in all, one hundred and seventy-four thousand four hundred and sixty dollars.

Quartermaster’s Department.

Quartermaster’s Department: For pay of the officers in the Quartermaster’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, one hundred and forty-six thousand five hundred dollars: for

Longevity.

additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, fifty thousand dollars; in all, one hundred and ninety-six thousand five hundred dollars.

Subsistence Department.

Subsistence Department: For the pay of the officers in the Subsistence Department, as now authorized and provided by law, seventy-nine thousand five hundred dollars; for additional pay to such

Longevity.

officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, twenty-two thousand dollars: in all, one hundred and one thousand five hundred dollars.

Medical Department.

Medical Department: For the pay of the officers in the Medical Department, as now authorized and provided by law, four hundred and twenty-six thousand seven hundred dollars: for additional pay

Longevity.

to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, one hundred and ten thousand dollars; in all, five hundred and thirty-six thousand seven hundred dollars.

Pay Department.

Pay Department: For the pay of the officers in the Pay Department, as now authorized and provided by law, one hundred and sixteen thousand five hundred dollars: for additional pay to such officers

Longevity.

for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, thirty-three thousand five hundred dollars: in all, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Judge-Advocate-General’s Department.

Judge-Advocate-General’s Department: For the pay of the officers in the Judge-Advocate-General’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, twenty-five thousand dollars; for

Longevity.

additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, seven thousand dollars; in all, thirty-two thousand dollars.

retired officers.

Retired list.

Officers.

For pay of officers on the retired list, and for officers who may be placed thereon during the current year, nine hundred and twenty thousand dollars; for additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, two hundred and seventy-five

Longevity.

thousand dollars: in all, one million one hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars. retired enlisted men.

Enlisted men.

For pay of the enlisted men of the Army on the retired list, sixty thousand dollars. miscellaneous.

Contract surgeons, etc.

For pay and travelling expenses of not exceeding fifty contract-surgeons, not exceeding one hundred and sixty hospital-matrons, and not exceeding fourteen veterinary surgeons, in all, eighty-five thousand dollars.

Paymasters’ clerks and messengers.

For pay of not exceeding forty-two paymasters’ clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each, not exceeding thirty paymasters’ messengers, and traveling expenses of paymasters’ clerks; in FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888.483 all, eighty thousand dollars: Provided, That the maximum sum to

Proviso.

Maximum travelling allowance.

be allowed paymasters’ clerks and contract surgeons when traveling on duty shall be four cents per mile, and, in addition thereto, when transportation can not be furnished by the Quartermaster’s Department, the cost of same actually paid by them, exclusive of sleeping or parlor car fare and transfers.

For expenses of courts-martial and courts of inquiry, and compensation

Courts-martial, etc.

of witnesses attending the same, ten thousand dollars.

For additional pay to officer in charge of public buildings, and so

Public buildings, Washington.

forth, in Washington, District of Columbia, five hundred dollars.

For the pay of a clerk attendant on the collection and classification

Information from abroad.

of military information from abroad, one thousand five hundred dollars: and the officers detailed to obtain the same shall be entitled to mileage and transportation and also commutation of quarters while on this duty, as provided when on other duty.

For commutation of quarters to commissioned officers on duty

Commutation of quarters.

without troops, at places where there are no public quarters, one hundred and fifty-eight thousand dollars.

For allowances for travel, retained pay, clothing not drawn, and

Allowances, etc., enlisted men.

for interest on deposits, payable to enlisted men on discharge, in all, eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

For mileage to officers when traveling on duty without troops,

Mileage to officers.

when authorized by law not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That in disbursing this amount the maximum

Provisos.

Maximum allowance.

sum to be allowed and paid to an officer shall be four cents per mile, distance to be computed over the shortest usually traveled routes and in addition thereto, the cost of the transportation actually paid by the officer over said route or routes, exclusive of sleeping or parlor car fare and transfers: And provided further, That when any officer so traveling shall travel in whole or in part on any railroad

On subsidized roads.

on which the troops and supplies of the United States are entitled to be transported free of charge, or over any of the bond-aided Pacific railroads, he shall be allowed for himself only four cents per mile as a subsistence fund for every mile necessarily traveled over any such railroads: And provided further, That the transportation furnished

Transportation by Quartermaster’s Department.

by the Quartermaster’s Department to officers traveling without troops shall be limited to transportation in kind, not including sleeping or parlor car accommodations, over free roads, over bond-aided Pacific railroads, and by conveyance belonging to the said Department; making in all, for pay and general expenses of the Army, twelve million six hundred and seventy-six thousand dollars.

All the money hereinbefore appropriated shall be disbursed and

Total pay accounts.

accounted for by the Pay Department as pay of the Army, and for that purpose shall constitute one fund.

subsistence of the army. For the purchase of subsistence supplies: for issue as rations to

Subsistence supplies.

troops, civil employees when entitled thereto, contract surgeons, hospital matrons, military convicts at posts, prisoners of war (including Indians held by the Army as prisoners, but for whose subsistence appropriation is not otherwise made), estimated for the fiscal year on the basis of nine million nine hundred and sixty-eight thousand four hundred and fifty rations: for sales to officers and enlisted men of the Army; for authorized extra issue of candles, salt, and vinegar: for public animals: for issues to Indians visiting military posts and to Indians employed with the Army, without pay, as guides and scouts: for payments for cooked rations for recruiting parties or recruits; for hot coffee, baked beans, and canned beef for troops traveling when it is impracticable to cook their rations: for scales, weights, measures, utensils, tools, stationery, blank books and forms, printing, advertising, commercial newspapers, use of telephones, 484FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888. office furniture: for temporary buildings, cellars, and other means of protecting subsistence supplies (when not provided by the Quartermaster’s Department): for bake-ovens at posts and in the field, and

Extra duty pay.

repairs thereof; for extra pay to enlisted men employed on extra duty in the Subsistence Department for periods not less than ten (lays, at rates fixed by law; for compensation of civilians employed in the Subsistence Department; and for other necessary expenses incident to the purchase, care, preservation, issue, sale, and accounting for subsistence supplies for the Army: for the payment of the regulation allowances for commutation in lieu of rations to enlisted men on furlough, to ordnance-sergeants on duty at ungarrisoned posts, to enlisted men stationed at places where rations in kind can not be economically issued to enlisted men traveling on detached duty when it is impracticable to carry rations of any kind, to enlisted men selected to contest for places or prizes in the department, division, and Army rifle competitions, while traveling to and from places of contest: in

Amount.

all, one million seven hundred and forty-five thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War: and not more than one hundred and ten thousand dollars thereof shall be applied

Civilian employees.

to the payment of civilian employees of the Subsistence Department. quartermaster’s department.

Quartermaster’s Department.

Regular supples.

Regular supplies: For the regular supplies of the Quartermaster’s Department, consisting of stoves and heating apparatus, and repair and maintenance of the same, for heating barracks and quarters; of ranges and stoves for cooking; of fuel and lights for enlisted men, guards, hospitals, storehouses, and offices, and for sales to officers; of forage in kind for the horses, mules, and oxen of the Quartermaster’s Department at the several posts and stations and with the armies in the field, including its care and protection: for the horses of the several regiments of cavalry, the batteries of artillery, and such companies of infantry and scouts as may be mounted, and for the authorized number of officers’ horses, including bedding for the animals; of straw for soldiers’ bedding: and of stationery, including blank-books for the Quartermaster’s Department, certificates for discharged soldiers, blank forms for the Pay and Quartermaster’s Departments, and for printing division and department orders and reports, two million six hundred and seventy-eight thousand dollars:

Provisos.

Printing.

Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be expended on printing unless the same shall be done by contract, after due notice and competition, except in such case as the emergency will not admit of the giving notice for competition: Provided further, That after

Purchase of supplies.

advertisement all the supplies for the use of the various departments and posts of the Army shall be purchased where the same can be purchased the cheapest, quality and cost of transportation considered.

Incidental expenses.

Incidental expenses: For postage: cost of telegrams on official business received and sent by officers of the Army: extra pay to soldiers employed under the direction of the Quartermaster’s Department in the erection of barracks, quarters, and storehouses, in the construction of roads, and other constant labor, for periods of not less than ten days, and as clerks for post quartermasters at, military posts; for expense of expresses to and from the frontier posts and armies in the field, of escorts to paymasters and other disbursing officers, and to trains, where military escorts can not be furnished; expenses of the interment of officers killed in action, or who die when on duty in the field, or at military posts and on the frontiers, or when traveling under orders, and of non-commissioned officers and soldiers: authorized office furniture: hire of laborers in the quartermaster’s Department, including the hire of interpreters, spies, or guides for the Army: compensation of clerks and other employees to the officers of the Quartermaster’s Department, compensation of FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888.485 forage and wagon masters authorized by the act of July fifth, eighteen

Vol. 5, p. 267.

hundred and thirty-eight: for the apprehension, securing, and delivering of deserters, and the expenses incident to their pursuit: and for the following expenditures required for the several regiments of cavalry, the batteries of light artillery, and such companies of infantry and scouts as may be mounted, and for the trains, to wit: Hire of veterinary surgeons; purchase of medicine for horses and mules, picket-rope’s, blacksmiths’ tools and materials, horseshoes and blacksmiths’ tools for the cavalry service, and for the shoeing of horses and mules, and such additional expenditures as are necessary and authorized by law in the movement and operations of the Army, and not expressly assigned to any other department, six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided, That two hundred and

Proviso.

Extra-duty pay.

twenty-five thousand dollars of the appropriation for incidental expenses, or so much thereof as shall he necessary, shall be set aside for the payment of enlisted men on extra duty at constant labor of not less than ten days, in the Quartermaster’s Department, but no such payment shall be made at any greater rate per day than is fixed by law for the class of persons employed at the work done therein.

For purchase of horses for the cavalry and artillery, and for the

Purchase of horses.

Indian scouts, and for such infantry as may be mounted, and the expenses incident thereto, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars: Provided, That the number of horses purchased under this appropriation,

Proviso.

Limitation.

added to the number on hand, shall not at any time exceed the number of enlisted men and Indian scouts in the mounted service; and that no part of this appropriation shall be paid out for horses not purchased by contract, after competition duly invited by the Quartermaster’s Department, and an inspection by such department, all under the direction and authority of the Secretary of War.

Army transportation: For transportation of the Army, including

Transportation.

baggage of the troops, when moving either by land or water; of the necessary agents and employees; of clothing, camp and garrison equipage and other quartermaster’s stores from Army depots or places of purchase or delivery to the several posts and Army depots, and from those depots to the troops in the field; of horse equipments and of subsistence stores from the places of purchase and from the places of delivery under contract to such places as the circumstances of the service may require them to be sent: of ordnance, ordnance stores, and small-arms from the foundries and armories to the arsenals, fortifications, frontier posts, and Army depots; freights, wharfage, tolls, and ferriages; the purchase and hire of draught and pack animals, and harness, and the purchase and repair of wagons, carts, and drays, and of ships and other seagoing vessels and boats required for the transportation of supplies and for garrison purposes; for drayage and cartage at the several posts: hire of teamsters and other employees; extra-duty pay of enlisted men driving teams, repairing means of transportation, and employed as train-masters, and in opening roads and building wharves: transportation of the funds of the Army, the expenses of sailing public transports on the various rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic and Pacific; for procuring water at such posts as from their situation require it to be brought from a distance; and for the disposal of sewage and drainage, and for clearing roads, and for removing obstruction from roads, harbors, and rivers to the extent which may he required for the actual operation of troops in the field; for the payment of Army transportation lawfully due such land grant railroads as have not received aid in Government bonds (to be adjusted in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme Court in cases decided under such land-grant acts), but in no case shall more than fifty per centum of the full amount of the service be paid: Provided, That such compensation shall be

Provisos.

Land-grant roads.

computed upon the basis of the tariff or lower special rates for like transportation performed for the public at large, and shall be accepted 486FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888. as in full for all demands for such service; in all, two million seven hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That hereafter no part of this appropriation shall be expended in the purchase for the Army of

Limit of draught animals.

draught animals until the number on hand shall be reduced to five thousand, and thereafter shall only be expended for the purchase of a number sufficient to keep the supply up to five thousand.

Barracks and quarters.

Barracks and quarters: For barracks and quarters for troops, storehouses for the safekeeping of military stores, for offices, and for the hire of buildings and of grounds for summer cantonments and for temporary buildings at frontier stations, for the construction of temporary buildings and stables, and for repairing public buildings at established posts, six hundred and twenty thousand

Provisos.

Expenditures exceeding $300.

dollars: Provided, That no expenditures exceeding five hundred dollars shall be made upon any building or military post, or grounds about the same, without the approval of the Secretary of War for the same, upon detailed estimates by the Quartermaster’s Department; and the erection, construction, and repair of all buildings and other public structures in the Quartermaster’s Department shall, as far as may be practicable, be made by contract, after due legal advertisement: And provided further, That no more than one million three hundred thousand dollars of the sums appropriated by this

Civilian employees.

act shall be paid out for the services of civilian employees in the Quartermaster’s Department, including those heretofore paid out of the funds appropriated for regular supplies, incidental expenses, barracks and quarters, Army transportation, clothing, and camp and garrison equipage; and that no employee paid therefrom shall

Maximum salaries.

receive as salary more than one hundred and fifty dollars per month, unless the same shall be specially fixed by law: and no part of any of the moneys so appropriated shall be paid for commutation of fuel and for quarters to officers or enlisted men.

Buildings, etc., Chicago, Ill.

For the necessary buildings and wharf for the military post at Highwood, near Chicago, Illinois, three hundred thousand dollars.

Shooting ranges, etc.

For shelter, shooting-galleries, ranges, repairs and expenses incident thereto, ten thousand dollars.

Hospitals.

Construction and repairs of hospitals: For construction and repairs of hospitals, including the extra-duty pay of enlisted men employed on the same, one hundred thousand dollars.

Quarters for hospital stewards.

For construction of quarters for hospital-stewards, including the extra-duty pay of enlisted men employed on the same, twelve

Proviso.

Designation of posts.

thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That the posts at which such quarters shall be constructed shall be designated by the Secretary of War, and the quarters shall be built by contract, after legal advertisement, whenever the same is practicable; but the cost of

Limitation.

construction of quarters at any one post shall in no case exceed eight hundred dollars, except where a post is situated at a city of more than fifty thousand inhabitants, the cost of construction of such quarters may be not to exceed twelve hundred dollars.

Clothing, camp and garrison equipage.

Clothing, camp and garrison equipage: For cloth, woolens, material, and for the manufacture of clothing for the Army: for issue and for sale at cost-price, according to the Army Regulations: for altering and fitting clothing, and washing and cleaning when necessary: for equipage, and for expenses of packing and handling, and similar necessaries, one million one hundred and fifty thousand

Proviso.

dollars: Provided, That out of the money hereby appropriated for clothing and equipage of the Army there shall not be expended at the

Military prison.

military prison at Fort Leavenworth a sum in excess of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

medical department.

Medical Department.

Supplies, etc.

Medical and Hospital Department: For the purchase of medical and hospital supplies, including disinfectants for general sanitation, expenses of medical purveying depots, pay of employees, medical FIFTIETH CONGRESS, Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888.487 care and treatment of officers and enlisted men of the Army on duty at posts and stations for which no other provision is made, for the proper care and treatment of cases in the Army suffering from contagious or epidemic diseases, and the supply of the Army and Navy Hospital at Hot Springs, Arkansas, advertising, and other miscellaneous

Hot Springs, Ark.

expenses of the Medical Department: in all, two hundred thousand dollars: and not over forty-two thousand dollars of the money appropriated by this paragraph shall be applied to the payment of civilian employees of the Medical Department.

Medical Museum and Library: For Army Medical Museum, preservation

Army Medical Museum.

of specimens, and the preparation or purchase of new specimens, five thousand dollars; for the library of the Surgeon-General’s

Library.

Office, ten thousand dollars: in all, fifteen thousand dollars.

engineer department.

Engineer Department.

Engineer depot at Willet’s Point, New York: Incidental expenses

Incidental expenses.

of the depot, fuel, chemicals, stationery, extra-duty pay for soldiers employed in wheelwright’s work, engine-driving, draughting, printing, photographing, and lithographing engineer documents, repairs of public buildings, and unforeseen expenses, five thousand dollars: for purchase of materials for the instruction of engineer troops at Willets’ Point in their special duties of sappers, miners, for land and submarine mines, and pontoneers, torpedo drill and signaling, one thousand five hundred dollars; for purchase and repairs of instruments to be issued to officers of the Corps of Engineers, for use on public works and surveys, two thousand dollars; to replace the building known as the laboratory for enlisted men, which was destroyed by fire in November, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, six thousand five hundred dollars; library of the Engineer School of Application: purchase and binding of professional works of recent date treating of military and civil engineering, five hundred dollars; in all, fifteen thousand five hundred dollars.

For repairs to seawall and wharf at Willetts’ Point, New York,

Repairs, Willetts Point, N. Y.

two thousand five hundred dollars.

ordnance department.

Ordnance Department.

Ordnance service: For current expenses of the ordnance service required

Current expenses.

to defray the current expenses at the arsenals: of receiving stores and issuing arms and other ordnance supplies: of police and office duties: of rents, tools, fuel, and lights: of stationery and office furniture; of tools and instruments for use; incidental expenses of the ordnance service, and those attending practical trials and tests of ordnance, small-arms, and other ordnance supplies, including payment for mechanical labor in the office of Chief of Ordnance, eighty thousand dollars.

For manufacture of metallic ammunition for small-arms and ammunition

Ammunition for small-arms, etc.

for reloading cartridges, and tools for the same, including the cost of targets and material for target-practice, and marksmen’s medals and insignia, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

For purchase and manufacture of ordnance stores to fill requisitions

Ordnance stores.

of troops, one hundred thousand dollars.

For infantry, cavalry, and artillery equipments, including horse

Equipments.

equipments for cavalry and artillery, one hundred thousand dollars.

For manufacture, repair, and issue of arms at the national armories,

Manufacture, etc., of arms.

Provisos.

four hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That not more than sixty thousand dollars of the money appropriated for the Ordnance Department in all its branches shall be applied to the payment of civilian clerks in said Department: Provided further, That the cost

Civilian clerks.

to the Ordnance Department of all ordnance and ordnance stores issued to the States, Territories, and District of Columbia, under the

Arms for militia.

488FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1027. 1888.

Appropriation available.

act of February twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, shall be credited to the appropriation for “manufacture of anus at national

Vol. 24, p. 101.

armories,” which appropriation for eighteen hundred and eighty-nine and thereafter shall be available until exhausted.

Dynamite guns.

For the purchase by the Secretary of War of pneumatic dynamite guns of different calibers, and the necessary machinery to fire and handle the same, ammunition, and carriages for the same, all complete and mounted in place ready for military use, four hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as he may deem proper.

Preserving ordnance stores.

For overhauling, cleaning, and preserving new ordnance stores on hand at the arsenals, five thousand dollars.

Firing morning and evening guns.

For firing the morning and evening gun at military posts, prescribed by general orders number seventy, headquarters of the army, dated July twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, thirty thousand six hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Targets.

For targets for artillery practice, five thousand dollars.

recruiting service.

Recruiting service.

Expenses.

For expenses of recruiting and transportation of recruits from rendezvous to depot, one hundred and thirteen thousand dollars. signal service.

Signal Service.

Expenses.

For expenses of the Signal Service of the Army, as follows: Purchase, equipment, and repair of field electric telegraphs; signal equipments and stores; binocular glasses, telescopes, heliostats, and other necessary instruments, including absolutely necessary meteorological instruments for use on target-ranges; telephone apparatus and maintenance of same; in all, five thousand dollars. contingent expenses.

Contingent expenses

Commanding-General’s office.

For contingent expenses of the office of the Commanding-General, one thousand two hundred dollars.

Adjutant-General’s Department.

For contingent expenses of the Adjutant-General’s Department at the headquarters of military divisions and departments, two thousand dollars.

Not elsewhere provided for.

For all contingent expenses of the Army not provided for by other estimates, and embracing all branches of the military service, to be expended under the immediate orders of the Secretary of War, fifteen thousand dollars.

Sec. 2.

West Point, N. Y.

Purchase of additional ground authorized.

That the Secretary of War he authorized to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the two hundred and twenty-five acres of land on the Hudson River, directly south of the Military Reservation at West Point, belonging to the estate of Edward V. Kinsley, or so much thereof as he may deem necessary for the purposes of the Military Academy, and to receive offers for the sale of their interest in such land from such of the heirs of said Kinsley as are competent and willing to sell such interests; and the Secretary of War is authorized to submit all offers so made and the question of the value of said two hundred and twenty-five acres to a board to consist of the Superintendent of the Military Academy and two competent civilians, who

Report.

shall make due investigation and report concerning said value; and the Secretary of War shall submit said offers and the report of said

Expenses.

board, with his opinion, to Congress, at its next session. The expenses of said board and compensation at the rate of ten dollars a day for not more than ten days for each of the civilian members shall be paid from the appropriation for contingencies of the Army.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

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CHAP. 1028.—

An act making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service, and for other purposes.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fortifications appropriations.

To be available till expended.

That the appropriations hereinafter provided for shall be available until expended and shall be expended under the direct supervision of a board to consist of the commanding General of the Army, an officer of Engineers, an officer of Ordnance, and an officer of Artillery, to be selected by the Secretary of War, to be called and known as the Board of Ordnance

Board of Ordnance and Fortification.

and Fortification; and said Board shall be under the direction of the Secretary of War and subject to his supervision and control in all respects, and shall have power to provide suitable regulations for the

Duties.

inspection of guns and materials at all stages of manufacture to the extent necessary to protect fully the interests of the United States, and generally to provide such regulations concerning matters within said Board’s operations as shall be necessary to carry out to the best advantage all duties committed to its charge: Provided, That subject

Proviso.

Expenditures.

to the foregoing provisions the expenditure shall be made by the several bureaus of the War Department having jurisdiction of the same under existing law.

Sec. 2.

That the sums of money herein provided for be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, namely:

For the protection, preservation, and repair of fortifications and

Protection, etc., of fortifications.

other works of defense, one hundred thousand dollars. For the construction of seawalls, and for earth embankments, one hundred and Seventeen thousand dollars.

For torpedoes for harbor defense; the purchase of submarine mines

Torpedoes.

and necessary appliances to operate them; for needful casemates, cable-galleries, and appliances to render it possible to operate submarine mines; for continuing torpedo experiments; for practical instruction of engineer troops in detail of the service, and for the purchase of movable submarine torpedoes controlled at will by power transmitted from shore stations, two hundred thousand dollars.

Sec. 3. For the completion of the guns now under fabrication by

Manufacture, tests etc., of guns, etc.

the Ordnance Department and for testing the same, and for the manufacture or purchase and test of cannon and carriages, including carriages manoeuvred by power, one of which shall be a disappearing carriage, and also including those for the field and siege services; for the alteration of carriages on hand to adapt them to improved service guns; for projectiles, powders, fuzes, and implements, their trial and proof; for experiments in the means of protecting torpedo lines; for compensation of draughtsmen while employed in the Army

Expenses.

Ordnance Bureau on ordnance construction, and for the necessary expenses of ordnance officers while temporarily employed at the proving-ground and absent from their proper stations, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per diem while so employed, five hundred thousand dollars, and not more than ten thousand dollars of said sum shall be expended for providing increased facilities for the manufacture of projectiles: for examining, testing, and experimenting with pneumatic or other dynamite guns, gun-carriages, aerial torpedoes, dynamite shells and ammunition, and batteries for coast defense, whether sunken, counterpoise, or otherwise, brought to the notice of said Board, one hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be deemed proper: Provided, That all material purchased under this

Proviso.

Materials.

section, excepting samples, shall be of American manufacture.

Sec. 4.

For the erection, purchase, or manufacture of the necessary

Army gun-factory to be established at Watervliet Arsenal.

buildings and other structures, machinery, tools, and fixtures for an army gun-factory for finishing and assembling heavy ordnance, to be erected at the Watervliet Arsenal, West Troy, New York, seven hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That not exceeding twenty

Proviso.

490FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1028. 1888.

Officers’ quarters.

thousand dollars of this sum may be used for the erection and completion of two sets of officers’ quarters.

Purchase of steel for coast-defense guns.

For the purchase of rough-finished, oil-tempered, and annealed steel for high-power coast-defense guns of eight, ten, and twelve inch caliber, in quality and dimensions conforming to specifications, subject to inspection at each stage of the manufacture, and including all the parts of each caliber, one million five hundred thousand dollars:

Proviso.

Provided, That no money shall be expended except for steel accepted and delivered, and no contract shall be made here under for gun steel

Price.

at a greater average price per pound for each caliber than the lowest average price paid under contracts hitherto made by the Government for American forgings of like caliber.

Contracts for material.

The material for the guns provided for herein shall be purchased

R. S., sec. 3769, p.733.

in accordance with section thirty-seven hundred and nine, Revised Statutes, for which purpose the Secretary of War is authorized to make contracts with responsible steel manufacturers, who shall be resilient citizens of the United States, after proper advertisement, continuing not less than thirty days in the newspapers most likely

Proviso.

to reach the said manufacturers: Provided, That each bidder with

Agreements with bidders.

whom such contracts shall be made, shall have, or agree to erect, in the United States a suitable plant, including the best modern appliances, capable of making all the steel required, and of finishing it in accordance with the contracts, and shall further agree to deliver yearly a specified quantity of each caliber, the time of the delivery of the steel for the smaller calibers of heavy guns to commence at the expiration of not more than eighteen months, and that for the largest calibers, specified in the advertisement, at the expiration of not more than three years from the date of the acceptance of the contracts: and that all the tools, machines, and material for said guns shall be manufactured in the United States.

Sec. 5.

Cast-iron mortars.

For the purchase of the material for, and the manufacture of, twelve inch breech-loading rifled mortars of cast-iron, hooped with steel, of about thirty-two thousand pounds weight, similar to, and equal in range, power, and accuracy of fire to the twelve inch breech-loading mortar, cast-iron, steel-hooped, now at the Ordnance proving-ground, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, said mortars to be subject to inspection in all stages of manufacture, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Sec. 6.

Tests of mortars.

Whenever any party shall present for test a completed cast-iron breech-loading mortar of twelve inches caliber, of about thirty-two thousand pounds weight, with a proper supply of ammunition therefor, not exceeding two hundred rounds, such mortar shall be tested in the presence of the party presenting the same, and should it be shown to the satisfaction of the Board by such tests to be equal inaccuracy, range, power, endurance, material, and general efficiency to the twelve-inch cast-iron steel-hooped breech-loading mortar now at Sandy Hook, the mortar and ammunition shall be paid for,

Contracts for purchase.

including cost of transportation, and contract be made for a further supply of not less than fifty, and not more than one hundred, at such reasonable cost as the Board herein provided for shall determine, not to exceed six thousand five hundred dollars each. The entire number to be delivered in one year from date of contract. Said mortar and all which may be contracted for under this provision shall be subject to inspection at each stage of manufacture.

Tests of steel guns.

Whenever any party shall present for test a completed single-charge breech-loading steel gun of ten or twelve inches caliber, and of weight and dimensions to be prescribed by the Board with the proper supply of ammunition for the test of the same, such gun shall, in the presence of the party presenting it, be subjected to such tests as the Board shall have prescribed: and should such gun be shown to the satisfaction of the Board by such tests to fulfil the requirements previously prescribed in respect to accuracy, range, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1028, 1037. 1888.491 power, endurance, and general efficiency, the gun and ammunition shall be paid for at a fair valuation, including cost of transportation, and contract shall be made at a price reasonable in the opinion of the Board, with the party presenting the best of such guns, for a

Contracts for purchase.

further supply of similar guns, to be subjected to the usual service test before acceptance, the experimental gun and all guns purchased hereunder to be subject to inspection at each stage of manufacture, as follows, namely: For not less than fifty ten-inch steel guns; and for not less than fifty twelve-inch steel guns.

The Board is authorized to make all needful and proper purchases,

Investigations by the Board.

investigations, experiments, and tests, to ascertain with a view to their utilization by the Government, the most effective guns, including multicharge guns and the conversion of Parrott and other guns on hand, small arms, cartridges, projectiles, fuzes, explosives, torpedoes, armor-plates, and other implements and engines of war; and the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to purchase or cause to be manufactured, such guns, carriages, armor-plates, and other war materials and articles as may in the judgment of said Board, be necessary in the proper discharge of the duty herein devolved upon them: Provided, That the amount expended and liabilities incurred in such

Proviso.

Limit of expenses.

purchases, investigations, experiments, and tests shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars which sum is hereby appropriated: Provided further, That said Board shall test, and if found satisfactory, shall purchase two breach loading field guns of three and two tenths inch bore of aluminum bronze.

Aluminum bronze guns.

That under the provisions of this section there shall not be expended

Maximum expenditure.

or contract or contracts entered into involving the Government in an aggregate expenditure exceeding six million five hundred thousand dollars, nor an expenditure on the part of the Government in any one fiscal year in excess of two million dollars, and all guns and materials purchased under authority of this section shall be of American production and furnished by citizens of the United States.

For payment of the necessary expenses of the Board including a

Expenses of Board.

per diem allowance to each member thereof when employed on duty away from his permanent station, of two and one-half dollars a day, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

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CHAP. 1037.—

An act to amend section twelve hundred and twenty-five of the Revised Statutes, concerning details of officers of the Army and Navy to educational institutions, and so forth.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Detail of officers to educational institutions.

R. S., sec. 1225, p. 216, amended.

Vol. 23, p. 108.

That section twelve hundred and twenty-five of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended by an act of Congress approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, be, and the same is hereby, further amended, so as to read as follows:

“Sec. 1225. The President may, upon the application of any established

Officers to institutions.

military institute, seminary or academy, college or university, within the United States having capacity to educate at the same time not less than one hundred and fifty male students, detail an officer of

Limit.

the Army or Navy to act as superintendent, or professor thereof; but the number of officers so detailed shall not exceed fifty from the Army,

Army.

Navy.

and ten from the Navy, being a maximum of sixty, at any time, and they shall be apportioned throughout the United States, first to those State institutions applying for such detail that are required to provide instruction in military tactics under the provisions of the act of Congress of July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, donating 492FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1037, 1038. 1888.

Agricultural colleges.

Vol. 12, p. 503.

lands for the establishment of colleges where the leading object shall be the practical instruction of the industrial classes in agriculture and the mechanic arts, including military tactics; and after that, said details to be distributed, as nearly as may be practicable, according to population. The Secretary of War is authorized to issue, at his discretion and under proper regulations to be prescribed by him, out of

Ordnance stores, etc.

ordnance and ordnance stores belonging to the Government, and which can be spared for that purpose, such number of the same as may appear to be required for military instruction and practice by the students of any college or university under the provisions of this section, and the Secretary shall require a bond in each case, in double the value of the property, for the care and safe keeping thereof, and for the return of the same when required”: Provided, That nothing

Proviso.

Detail of engineer officers of the Navy.

Vol. 20, p. 822.

in this act shall be so construed as to prevent the detail of officers of the Engineer Corps of the Navy as professors in scientific schools or colleges as now provided by act of Congress approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, entitled “An act to promote a knowledge of steam-engineering and iron-ship building among the students of scientific schools or colleges in the United States;” and the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to issue ordnance and ordnance stores belonging to the Government on the terms and conditions hereinbefore provided to any college or university at which a retired officer of the Army may be assigned as provided by

R.S., sec. 1260, p. 219.

Repeal provisions.

section twelve hundred and sixty of the Revised Statutes.

Sec. 2. That the said section twelve hundred and twenty-five of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended by the said act of Congress approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and all acts and parts of acts inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed, saving always, however, all acts and things done under the said amended section as heretofore existing.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

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CHAP. 1038.—

An act to incorporate the Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator, and Railway Company.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator, and Railway Company incorporated.

Incorporators.

That Anthony Hyde, William A. Gordon, Robert B. Tenney, Henry H. Dodge, Morris J. Adler, Edward L. Dent, John A. Baker, John Marbury, and Henry M. Sweeny, their associates and assigns, be, and they are hereby, created a body corporate under the name of the Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator, and Railway Company, with authority to

Docks.

build and maintain a dock or docks on the Potomac River west of Rock Creek, and to receive therein, and send therefrom, barges, vessels, cargoes, and railway cars, from and to any points on the Potomac River and its tributaries and coastwise: and to construct and

Railway.

maintain single or double track railways in the city of Georgetown or West Washington, District of Columbia, through and along

Location.

Water street, beginning at a point on the west side of the Aqueduct Bridge, through and along said Water street, under said bridge to the eastern terminus of said Water street at Rock Creek, with the privilege of extending its tracks from the intersection of Water street and Washington or Thirtieth street along Washington or Thirtieth street to the Potomac River, and from the intersection of Virginia avenue and Washington or Thirtieth street along Virginia avenue to Rock Creek, with sidings, turnouts, turntables, and switches necessary for the delivery of cars to warehouses and depots along said streets; and also to construct and maintain warehouses, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1038. 1888.493 depots, and elevators in said city of Georgetown or West Washington,

Elevators, etc.

with the right to receive and dispatch boats and freight of all kinds, and to run cars on said tracks, sidings, switches, turnouts, and turntables, propelled by steam, horse, or electric power; and to charge and receive for the use of the docks, railway, warehouses, depots, elevators, and barges of said company, such rates as may

Charges.

be fixed by the directors, with the approval of the Commissioners of the District: Provided, That when said lines coincide with the

Proviso.

duly authorized lines of any duly incorporated street railway of the District of Columbia, said company shall lay separate and independent tracks in the original construction of the said lines

Tracks coinciding with other lines.

whenever, in the judgment of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, it shall be deemed by them possible and practicable so to do. Whenever the foregoing route or routes may coincide with the duly authorized route or routes of any duly incorporated street railway company in the District of Columbia, either or both companies may use the same tracks, when, on account of the width of the streets, or for other sufficient reason, it shall be deemed by the Commissioners of the District to be necessary: and in such case they may use such tracks in common, upon such fair and equitable terms

Terms for use of other lines.

as may be agreed upon by said companies: and in the event said company fail to agree upon equitable terms, either of said companies may apply, by petition, to the supreme court of the District of Columbia, which shall hear and determine the matter in due form of law, and adjudge to the proper party the amount of compensation to be paid therefor. Said railway shall be constructed of good

Construction.

materials and in a substantial manner, with the rails of American manufacture and of the most approved patterns, laid upon an even surface with the pavement of the street, with the gauge to correspond with that of the Baltimore and Ohio and Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Companies, all to be approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The tracks of said railway, the space between the tracks, and two feet beyond the outer rails thereof, which this franchise is intended to cover, shall be at all times kept by said corporation well paved and in good repair at its own expense and subject to the approval of the Commissioners aforesaid. And if

Repairs to pavement.

the corporation shall fail to make the necessary repairs within ten days after notice by the Commissioners, the repairs shall be made by the Commissioners, and the cost of such repairs be recovered by the Commissioners before any court of competent jurisdiction. It shall be lawful for said corporation, its successors, or assigns, to operate its said road by steam, horse, or electric power. It shall also be lawful

Motive power.

for said corporation, its successors, or assigns, to erect and maintain, at such convenient and suitable points along its lines as may seem most desirable to the board of directors of said corporation, and subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District, an engine-house or houses, boiler-house or houses, and all other buildings necessary for the operation of a steam, horse, or electric motor railroad. The main line of said road shall be completed within two

Commencement and completion.

years from the passage of this act: and if work is not commenced and prosecuted in good faith on the main line in six months after the passage of this act, then the privileges and powers granted herein to said corporation shall be void.

Sec. 2. That the capital stock of said company shall not exceed

Capital stock.

fifty thousand dollars and be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars, in shares of fifty dollars each; but if said company shall find it necessary to purchase or construct barges and tugboats then the said company shall have the right to issue additional stock or bonds, not exceeding fifty thousand dollars: Provided, however, That no

Provisos.

Bonds.

bonds shall be issued hereunder until at least fifty per centum of the capital stock shall have been actually paid into the treasury of the company upon stock subscriptions, and that no bonds shall be issued for 494FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1038. 1888. a greater sum than the sum actually paid into the treasury of the

Terms of subscription.

company upon stock subscriptions. And said company shall require the subscribers to the capital stock to pay in cash, to the treasurer appointed by the corporators, the amounts severally subscribed by them as follows, namely: Ten per centum at the time of subscribing and five per centum each thirty days thereafter until fifty per centum thereof shall have been paid: the balance of such subscriptions to be paid at such times and in such amounts as the board of directors may require; and no subscription shall be deemed valid unless the ten per centum thereof shall be paid at the time of subscribing as herein

Delinquent stockholders.

before provided: and if any stockholder shall refuse or neglect to pay any installment as aforesaid, or as required by a resolution of the board of directors after reasonable notice of the same, the said board of directors may sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, so many shares of his stock as shall pay said installment (and the person who offers to purchase the least number of shares for the assessment due shall be taken as the highest bidder), and the sale shall be conducted according to such general regulations as may be adopted in the bylaws of said company; but no stock shall be sold for less than the total assessments due and payable, or said body may sue and collect the same from any delinquent subscriber in any court of competent jurisdiction. The said company shall buy, lease, construct, and maintain workshops, depots, lands, and buildings as they may deem necessary at such points along its line as may be approved by the Commissioners of the District, and as the business of the company may require:

Organization.

Provided, That within thirty days after the passage of this act the corporators named in the first section, their associates, successors, or assigns, or a majority of them, or if any refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder, shall cause books of subscription to the capital stock of said company to be opened, and kept open, in some convenient and accessible place in the District of Columbia, from nine o’clock in the forenoon till five o’clock in the afternoon, for a period to be fixed by said corporators, not less than ten days (unless the stock shall be sooner subscribed: and said corporators shall give public notice, by advertisement in two of the daily papers published in the city of Washington, of the time when and the place where said books shall be opened: and subscribers upon said books to the capital stock of the company shall be held to be stockholders: Provided,

First installment on stock.

That every subscriber shall pay at the time of subscribing ten per centum of the amount by him subscribed to the treasurer appointed by the corporators, or his subscription shall be null and void: Provided further, That nothing shall be received in payment of the ten per centum at the time of subscribing and the additional installments

Payments to be in cash.

hereinbefore provided for, except lawful money or certified checks from any national bank; and when the books of subscription to the capital stock of said company shall be closed the corporators named in the first section, their associates, successors, or assigns, or a majority of them, and in case any of them refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder shall, within twenty days thereafter, call the first meeting of the stockholders of said company, to meet within ten days thereafter, for the choice of directors, of which public notice shall be given for five days in two daily newspapers published in the city of Washington: and in all meetings of the stockholders each share shall entitle the holder to one vote, to be given in person or by proxy.

Sec. 3.

Board of directors.

That the government and direction of the affairs of the company shall be vested in the board of directors, seven in number, who shall be stockholders of record, and who shall hold their office for one year, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and the directors (a majority of whom shall be a quorum) shall elect one of their number to be President of the board, who shall be FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1038. 1888.495 president of the company; and they also shall choose a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, who shall give a bond, with surety, to said company, in such sum as the said directors may require, for the faithful discharge of his trust. In the case of a vacancy in the board of directors, by the death, resignation, or otherwise, of any director, the vacancy occasioned thereby shall be tilled by the remaining directors. The directors shall have power to make and prescribe such bylaws, rules, and regulations as they shall deem needful and

By laws, etc.

proper, touching the disposition and management of the stock, property, estate, and effects of the company, not contrary to the charter or to the laws of the United States and the ordinances of the District of Columbia. There shall be an annual meeting of the stockholders for election of directors, to be held at such time and place, under such

Elections.

conditions, and upon such notice as the said company in their bylaws may prescribe; and said directors shall annually make a report, in writing, of their doings, to the stockholders. If any person or persons shall willfully, mischievously, or unnecessarily obstruct or impede the

Penalty for obstructions, etc.

passage of the cars, engines, or barges of said company with a vehicle or vehicles, or otherwise, or in any manner molest or interfere with operatives while in transit, or destroy or injure the tracks, barges, cars, or other property belonging to said company, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay for each offense not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, to be recovered as other fines and penalties of said District, and shall remain liable, in addition to said penalty, for any loss or damage occasioned by his or her or their acts as aforesaid. That the Commissioners of the District shall make such reasonable regulations as may be deemed

Regulations by District Commissioners.

proper to prevent the said railroad company from obstructing any of the streets the tracks of said company may cross, and for the violation of said regulations the said company shall be subject to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The principal offices of said company

Principal offices.

shall always be situated in the city of Washington, and all books and papers relating to the business of said company shall be kept thereat and open at all times to the inspection of the stockholders. The meeting of stockholders and directors shall be held at said office. The book in which transfers of stock shall be recorded shall be closed for the purpose of such transfer thirty days before the annual election.

Sec. 4. That each stockholder in the said company shall be individually

Liability of stockholders.

liable for all the debts and liabilities of said company to the amount of the par value of the stock held by such stockholder, until the same shall have been fully paid up.

Sec. 5. That the said company shall, on or before the fifteenth day

Annual report.

of January of each year, make a report to Congress of the names of all the stockholders therein, and the amount of stock held by each, together with a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures from whatever source, and on whatever account, for the preceding year ending December the thirty-first, which report shall be verified by the affidavit of the president and secretary of the company, and if said report, is not made at the time specified, or within ten days thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Commissioners to cause proceedings to be instituted to forfeit this charter; and said company shall pay to the District of Columbia, as taxes for each year, five per centum

Taxes.

of its gross earnings for the preceding year, as shown by said verified statement, which amount shall be payable to the collector of taxes at the times and in the manner that other taxes are now due and payable, and subject to the same penalties on arrears; and the franchise and property of said company, both real and personal, may be seized and sold in satisfaction thereof, as now provided by law for the sale of other property for taxes; and said per centum of its gross earnings 496FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1038, 1039. 1888. shall be in lieu of all other assessments of taxes of whatsoever character upon its personal property, including its docks and barges, cars and motive power, but the real estate of the company may be taxed

Proviso.

Tracks.

as other real estate in the District: Provided, That the tracks of the company shall not be taxed as real estate.

Sec. 6.

Water front to be unobstructed.

That the water front at the end of all public streets and highways shall be and remain open to the use of the public.

Sec. 7.

Amendment.

That this act may at any time be altered, amended, or repealed by the Congress of the United States.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chapter 1039: amendatory of “An act relating to postal crimes and amendatory of the statutes therein mentioned,” approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes. Chapter 1039 25 Stat. 496 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1039.—

An act amendatory of “An act relating to postal crimes and amendatory of the statutes therein mentioned,” approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal crimes.

Ante, p. 187.

That the last clause of the second section of “An act relating to postal crimes, and amendatory of the statutes therein mentioned,” approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight be, and the same is hereby, so amended as to read as follows, and constitute the third section of said act:

“Sec. 3.

Indecent, libelous, etc., matter on wrappers, etc., nonmailable.

That all matter otherwise mailable by law, upon the envelope or outside cover or wrapper of which, or any postal-card upon which, any delineations, epithets, terms, or language of an indecent, lewd, lascivious, obscene, libelous, scurrilous, defamatory, or threatening character, or calculated by the terms or manner or style of display and obviously intended to reflect injuriously upon the character or conduct of another may be written or printed, or otherwise impressed or apparent, are hereby declared nonmailable matter, and shall not be conveyed in the mails, nor delivered from any post-office nor by any letter-carrier, and shall be withdrawn from the mails under such regulations as the Postmaster-General shall prescribe; and any person who shall knowingly deposit, or cause to be deposited, for mailing or delivery, anything declared by this section to be nonmailable matter, and any person who shall knowingly take the same or cause the same to be taken from the mails, for the purpose of circulating or disposing of, or of aiding in the circulation or disposition of the same, shall, for each and every offense, upon

Punishment for mailing.

conviction thereof, be lined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned at hard labor not more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court.”

Sec. 2. That section thirty-eight hundred and ninety-three of the Revised Statutes, as amended by the act of July twelfth, eighteen hundred and seventy-six, is hereby so amended as to read as follows:

“Sec. 3893.

Obscene, etc., matter declared non-mailable.

R. S., sec. 3893, p. 758, amended.

Letters added.

Every obscene, lewd, or lascivious book, pamphlet, picture, paper, letter, writing, print, or other publication of an indecent character, and every article or thing designed or intended for the prevention of conception or procuring of abortion, and every article or thing intended or adapted for any indecent or immoral use, and every written or printed card, letter, circular, book, pamphlet, advertisement or notice of any kind giving information, directly or indirectly, where or how, or of whom, or by what means any of the hereinbefore mentioned matters, articles, or things may be obtained or made, whether sealed as first-class matter or not, are hereby declared to be nonmailable matter, and shall not be conveyed in the mails nor delivered from any post-office nor by any letter-carrier; and any person who shall knowingly deposit, or cause to be deposited, for mailing or delivery, anything declared by this section to be nonmailable matter, and any person who shall knowingly take the same, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1039–1041. 1888.497 or cause the same to be taken, from the mails for the purpose of circulating or disposing of, or of aiding in the circulation or disposition of the same, shall, for each and every offense, be lined upon conviction thereof not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned at hard labor not more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court. And all offenses committed under the section of which this is amendatory, prior to the approval of this act, may be prosecuted and punished under the same in the same manner and with the same effect as if this act had not been passed: Provided, That nothing in

Proviso.

First-class matter.

this act shall authorize any person to open any letter or sealed matter of the first-class not addressed to himself.”

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chapter 1040: to change the time of the sessions of the circuit and district courts for the Western Division of the Western District of Missouri. Chapter 1040 25 Stat. 497 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1040.—

An act to change the time of the sessions of the circuit and district courts for the Western Division of the Western District of Missouri.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Missouri, western judicial district.

That the terms of the circuit court of the United States for the Western Division of the Western District of Missouri shall begin and be held at Kansas City

Terms at Kansas City.

in said State on the first Mondays in March and September annually.

That the terms of the district court of the United States for the Western Division of the Western District of Missouri shall begin and be held at Kansas City in said State on the first Mondays in May and October annually.

That the terms of both the circuit and district courts of the United

Saint Joseph Division.

States for the Saint Joseph Division of the Western District of Missouri, shall begin and be held at Saint Joseph in said State on the first Mondays in April and November annually.

That the terms of both the circuit and district courts of the United

Central Division.

States for the Central Division of the Western District of Missouri shall begin and be held at Jefferson City in said State on the third Mondays in April and November annually.

That the terms of the district court of the United States for the

Southern Division.

R. S., secs. 572, p 100; 658, p. 121.

Vol. 24, p. 425.

Southern Division of the Western District of Missouri shall be held at Springfield in said State on the third Mondays in May and October annually.

All acts or parts of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Sec. 2. All process issued from the clerk’s offices of said courts when

Return of process.

this act takes effect shall be taken and considered as returnable to the term or terms hereby established in lieu of the term or terms existing at the time such process was issued.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chapter 1041: to amend an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four. Chapter 1041 25 Stat. 497 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1041.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

United States canals.

Vol. 23, p. 148.

That section seven of the “Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four be, and the same is hereby, amended, so that the same shall read as follows:

“Sec. 7. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to prescribe

Regulations for use of, extended to Saint Clair Flats Ship Canal.

such rules and regulations in respect to the use and administration of the Des Moines Rapids Canal, the Saint Mary’s Falls Canal, the Louisville and Portland Canal, and the Saint Clair Flats 498FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1041, 1056, 1057. 1888. Ship Canal as in his judgment the public necessity may require, which rules and regulations shall be posted in some conspicuous place for the information of the public; any person knowingly and willfully violating such rules and regulations shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, to be enforced in any district court in the United States within whose territorial jurisdiction such offense may have been committed.”

Sec. 2.

Effect.

That this act shall take effect immediately.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chapter 1056: to amend an act to detach the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri, from the eastern and attach it to the western judicial district of said State. Chapter 1056 25 Stat. 498 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1056.—

An act to amend an act to detach the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri, from the eastern and attach it to the western judicial district of said State.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Audrain County, Mo.

Ante, p. 153.

That an act entitled “An act to detach the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri, from the eastern and attach it to the western judicial district of Missouri,” approved May twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be so amended as to read as follows:

Attached to central division, western judicial district of Missouri.

“That the county of Audrain, in the State of Missouri, be detached from the northern division of the eastern judicial district of Missouri and attached to the central division of the western judicial district of the State of Missouri.”

Sec. 2.

Pending causes.

That all civil and criminal causes or proceedings pending in the courts of the United States for the northern division of the eastern district of Missouri which originated in said county of Audrain shall remain within the jurisdiction of said courts for that division until finally disposed of, and all offenses committed in said county against the laws of the United States before the passage of this act shall also be cognizable in the United States courts for the northern division of said eastern district until final disposition of the same.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chapter 1057: for the investigation of the mining debris question in the State of California. Chapter 1057 25 Stat. 498 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1057.—

An act for the investigation of the mining debris question in the State of California.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mining debris in California.

Secretary of War to appoint commission to investigate.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to detail three officers from the Engineer Corps of the United States Army as a commission for the purpose of making a thorough examination and investigation of the mining debris question in the State of California, for the purpose of ascertaining whether some plan can be devised whereby the present conflict Between the mining and farming sections may be adjusted and the mining industry rehabilitated: and for a complete examination of the injured navigable river channels, their tributaries and lands adjacent thereto, with a view to the improvement and

Appropriation.

rectification of said rivers. And that the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this act, said sum to be expended at the discretion of the Secretary of War; the said

Report

commission to report as early as practicable to the Secretary of War the result of their investigation, and the Secretary of War shall make report thereof to Congress.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chapter 1058: to provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Watertown, in the State of New York. Chapter 1058 25 Stat. 499 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1058, 1059. 1888.499

CHAP. 1058.—

An act to provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Watertown, in the State of New York.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Watertown, N. Y.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site for, and

Public building.

Site.

cause to be erected thereon, a suitable building, with commodious fireproof vaults, for the accommodation of the post-office, internal-revenue office, and other Government offices, in the city of Watertown, in the State of New York. The site and the building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made

Plans, etc.

and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed the cost of seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided, That no money to

Provisos.

Title, etc.

be appropriated for this purpose shall be available until a valid title to the site shall be vested in the United States, and the State of New York shall have ceded her jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein: Provided, That the site shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet, including

Open space.

streets and alleys.

Sec. 2. That the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars be, and the

Appropriation.

same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be used and expended for the purpose provided in this act.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chapter 1059: providing for the erection of sundry light-houses and fog-signals in Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Erie, and Michigan, and range-lights in Lake St. Clair and Detroit River. Chapter 1059 25 Stat. 499 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1059.—

An act providing for the erection of sundry light-houses and fog-signals in Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Erie, and Michigan, and range-lights in Lake St. Clair and Detroit River.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lighthouses, fog-signals, etc., established.

Beaver Island.

That a fog-signal be established at Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, at a cost not to exceed five thousand five hundred dollars.

That a fog-signal be established at Machinac Point, Straits of

Mackinac Point.

Mackinac, at a cost not to exceed five thousand live hundred dollars.

That a lighthouse be established at White Shoals, or at Simmons

White Shoals.

Reef, Lake Michigan, as the Light House Board may determine, at a cost not to exceed sixty thousand dollars.

That a fog-signal be established at Twin River Point, Lake Michigan,

Twin River Point.

at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

That a fog-whistle be established on the breakwater at Chicago,

Chicago.

Illinois, at a cost not exceeding five thousand two hundred dollars.

That a steam-fog signal be established at Manistee Light Station,

Manistee.

Lake Michigan, at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

That range-lights be established in the channel of Detroit River,

Detroit River.

Michigan, between Fighting Island and Lime Kiln Crossing, at a cost not exceeding seven thousand dollars.

That a fog-whistle be established on the breakwater at Cleveland,

Cleveland.

Ohio, at a cost not exceeding five thousand two hundred dollars.

That a fog-signal be established at LaPointe (Point Chequamegon),

La Pointe.

entrance to Ashland Harbor, Lake Superior, at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

That a fog-signal be established at Point Iroquois, Lake Superior,

Point Iroquois.

at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

That a fog-signal be established at Cheboygan Point Light Station,

Cheboygan.

Lake Huron, at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

500FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1059–1061. 1888.

Presque Isle.

That a fog-signal be established at Presque Isle, Lake Huron, at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

Lake Saint Clair.

That range lights and stakes be established in Lake Saint Clair from Grosse Point to the entrance of Detroit River, at a cost not to exceed three thousand dollars.

Saint Clair Ship Canal.

That range-lights be established at Russel Island to Saint Clair, Flats Canal, Lake Saint Clair, at a cost not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars.

Two Harbors.

That a fog-whistle be established at Two Harbors, Lake Superior, at a cost not exceeding five thousand five hundred dollars.

Devil’s Island.

That a light be established at Devil’s Island, Apostle Group, Lake Superior, at a cost not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars.

Duluth.

That range-lights be established at Duluth Harbor, at a cost not to exceed three thousand two hundred and eighty-four dollars and twelve cents.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chapter 1060: providing for the establishment of an additional life-saving station on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Chapter 1060 25 Stat. 500 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1060.—

An act providing for the establishment of an additional life-saving station on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nantucket Island.

Additional life station established on.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to establish an additional life-saving station at such point on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, as the General Superintendent of the Life-saving Service may recommend.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chapter 1061: to grant the right of way through the military reservation at Fort Morgan to the Birmingham, Mobile and Navy Cove Harbor Railway company, and for other purposes. Chapter 1061 25 Stat. 500 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1061.—

An act to grant the right of way through the military reservation at Fort Morgan to the Birmingham, Mobile and Navy Cove Harbor Railway company, and for other purposes.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Birmingham, Mobile and Navy Cove Harbor Railway company granted right of way through Fort Morgan reservation, Ala.

That there is hereby granted to the Birmingham, Mobile and Navy Cove Harbor Railway Company the right of way through the military reservation at Fort Morgan, Alabama, for roadbed, tracks, side tracks, and terminal facilities not exceeding fifty feet in width along the northern high-water line of said reservation and extending from the eastern boundary of the said reservation westward along the shore to a point one hundred feet east of the east side of the present Government dock at or near which point the said company may erect a wharf after the Secretary of War shall have approved of the location and dimensions thereof, with such sheds and buildings as can be accommodated thereon, and the said company shall also have the right to fill into the water along the right of way so granted, and thus acquire

Provisos.

Buildings prohibited.

additional space and to enjoy other riparian rights: Provided, however, That not buildings or other incumbrances shall be erected on said right of way except upon said wharf; but the Secretary of War may give permission for the erection along said right of way of a dock or docks upon limitations to be prescribed by him: And provided further, That Congress may at any time cancel this concession, and the President may, when in his judgment necessity demands, destroy any structures hereby authorized.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chapter 1062: to transfer to the State of Louisiana for quarantine purposes the possession of certain lands on the Mississippi River belonging to the United States, and for other purposes. Chapter 1062 25 Stat. 501 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1062, 1063. 1888.501

CHAP. 1062.—

An act to transfer to the State of Louisiana for quarantine purposes the possession of certain lands on the Mississippi River belonging to the United States, and for other purposes.

October 1, 1888

. Whereas, it has become necessary, in the opinion of the board of

Preamble.

health of the State of Louisiana, to remove the Mississippi River quarantine station from its present location to a point more remote from the surrounding settlements in order to isolate it more effectually from contact with the people living in the neighborhood, and to prevent intercourse between vessels in quarantine and the adjacent shores, and thus prevent the danger of spreading contagious diseases; and Whereas there are no other lands suitable or available for the relocation of said station at a point lower on the Mississippi River than its present site other than certain lands, a portion of which belonging to the United States, and especially withdrawn from public sale or entry by proclamation of the President of June first, eighteen hundred and seventy-five: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Quarantine Station, La.

Lands ceded for.

That for the purposes of maintaining a quarantine station on the Mississippi River the United States hereby transfers to the State of Louisiana the possession of all that portion of land known as sections thirteen and fourteen, in township twenty-one south, range nineteen east, southeastern district of Louisiana, east of the Mississippi River, said lands measuring twelve hundred and seventy-two feet front on the Mississippi River, being swamp lands, and extending a half mile to the sea in the rear, and bounded above by section twelve, patented to Jonathan Jones and Peter Runder in eighteen hundred and forty-three, and bounded below by section fifteen, patented to Janet Bister and Angelo Laussade in eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, which sections thirteen and fourteen were withdrawn from public sale or entry by proclamation of the President in eighteen hundred and seventy-five: Provided, That should the State of Louisiana at any

Proviso.

Reversion.

time cease to use said lands for quarantine purposes, or should the same be needed for the purposes for which they were originally reserved, then the Government of the United States shall resume the possession of said lands on the order of the President, whose decision in the premises shall be final.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 1063.—

An act to create boards of arbitration or commission for settling controversies and differences between railroad corporations and other common carriers engaged in interstate and Territorial transportation of property or passengers and their employees.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Boards of arbitration authorized to adjust differences between railroads, etc., and their employees.

Appointment.

That whenever differences or controversies arise between railroad or other transportation companies engaged in the transportation of property or passengers between two or more States of the United States, between a Territory and State, within the Territories of the United States, or within the District of Columbia, and the employees of said railroad companies, which differences or controversies may hinder, impede, obstruct, interrupt, or affect such transportation of property or passengers, if, upon the written proposition of either party to the controversy to submit their differences to arbitration, the other party shall accept the proposition, then and in such event the railroad company is hereby authorized to select and appoint one person, and such employee or employees, as the case may be, to select and appoint another person, and the two persons thus selected and appointed to select a third person, all three of whom shall be citizens of the United 502FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1063. 1888. States and wholly impartial and disinterested in respect to such differences or controversies; and the three persons thus selected and appointed shall be, and they are hereby, created and constituted a board of arbitration, with the duties, powers, and privileges hereinafter set forth.

Sec. 2.

To administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, etc.

That the board of arbitration provided for in the first section of this act shall possess all the powers and authority in respect to administering oaths, subpoenaing witnesses and compelling their attendance, preserving order during the sittings of the board, and requiring the production of papers and writings relating alone to the subject under investigation now possessed and belonging to United States commissioners appointed by the circuit court of the United

Privileges of witnesses.

States; but in no case shall any witness be compelled to disclose the secrets or produce the records or proceedings of any labor organization of which he may be an officer or member; and said board of arbitration may appoint a clerk and employ a stenographer, and prescribe all reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, looking to the speedy advancement of the differences and controversies submitted to them to a conclusion and

Oath of arbitrators.

determination. Each of said arbitrators shall take an oath to honestly, fairly, and faithfully perform his duties, and that he is not personally interested in the subject-matter in controversy, which oath may be administered by any State or Territorial officer authorized to administer oaths. The third person so selected and appointed as aforesaid shall be the president of said board; and any order, finding, conclusion, or award made by a majority of such arbitrators shall be of the same force and effect as if all three of such arbitrators concurred therein or united in making the same.

Sec. 3.

Organization.

That it shall be the duty of said board of arbitration, immediately upon their selection, to organize at the nearest practicable point to the place of the origin of the difficulty or controversy, and to hear and determine the matters of difference which may be submitted to them in writing by all the parties, giving them full opportunity to be heard on oath, in person and by witnesses, and also granting them the right to be represented by counsel; and after concluding its investigation said board shall publicly announce its

Decisions.

decision, which, with the findings of fact upon which it is based, shall be reduced to writing and signed by the arbitrators concurring therein, and, together with the testimony taken in the case, shall be

To be filed with Commissioner of Labor.

filed with the Commissioner of Labor of the United States, who shall make such decision public as soon as the same shall have been received by him.

Sec. 4.

Selection of arbitrator by employees.

That it shall be the right of any employees engaged in the controversy to appoint, by designation in writing, one or more persons to act for them in the selection of an arbitrator to represent them upon the board of arbitration.

Sec. 5.

Compensation of board.

That each member of said tribunal of arbitration shall receive a compensation of ten dollars a day for the time actually

Clerks.

employed. That the clerk appointed by said tribunal of arbitration shall receive the same fees and compensation as clerks of United States circuit courts and district courts receive for like services.

Stenographers.

That the stenographer shall receive as full compensation for his services ten cents for each folio of an hundred words of testimony taken and reduced to writing before said arbitrators. That United States

Marshals.

marshals or other persons serving the process of said tribunal of arbitration shall receive the same fees and compensation for such services as they would receive for like services upon process issued by United

Witnesses.

States commissioners. That witnesses attending before said tribunal of arbitration shall receive the same fees as witnesses attending before United States commissioners. That all of said fees and compensation shall be payable by the United States in like manner as fees and compensation are payable in criminal causes under existing laws: FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1063. 1888.503 Provided, That the said tribunal of arbitration shall have power to

Provisos.

Limit.

limit the number of witnesses in each case where fees shall be paid by the United States. And provided further, That the fees and compensation

Fee accounts.

of the arbitrators, clerks, stenographers, marshals, and others for service of process, and witnesses under this act shall be examined and certified by the United States district judge of the district in which the arbitration is held before they are presented to the accounting officers of the Treasury Department for settlement, and shall then be subject to the provisions of section eight hundred and forty-six of

R. S., sec. 846, p. 159.

the Revised Statutes of the United States; and a sufficient sum of money to pay all expenses under this act and to carry the same into effect is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not

Appropriation.

Maximum.

otherwise appropriated. And provided likewise not more than five thousand dollars shall be expended in defraying the costs of any single investigation by the commission hereinafter provided for.

Sec. 6. That the President may select two commissioners, one of

Appointment of commissioners by the President.

whom at least shall be a resident of the State or Territory in which the controversy arises, who, together with the Commissioner of Labor, shall constitute a temporary commission for the purpose of examining the causes of the controversy, the conditions accompanying, and the best means for adjusting it; the result of which examination shall be immediately reported to the President and Congress, and on the rendering of such report the services of the two Commissioners

Report to Congress.

shall cease. The services of the commission, to be ordered at the time by the President and constituted as herein provided, may be tendered by the President for the purpose of settling a controversy such as contemplated, either upon his own motion, or upon the application of one of the parties to the controversy, or upon the application of the executive of a State.

Sec. 7. That the commissioners provided in the preceding section

Compensation.

shall be entitled to receive ten dollars each per day for each day’s service rendered, and the expenses absolutely incurred in the performance of their duties: and the expenses of the Commissioner

Expenses.

of Labor, acting as one of the commission, shall also be reimbursed to him. Such compensation and expenses shall be paid by the Treasurer of the United States, on proper vouchers, certified to by the Commissioner of Labor and approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 8. That upon the direction of the President, as hereinbefore

Investigation of causes of disputes.

provided, the commission shall visit the locality of the pending dispute, and shall have all the powers and authority given in Section 2, to a board of arbitration, and shall make careful inquiry into the cause thereof, hear all persons interested therein who may come before it, advise the respective parties what, if anything, ought to be done or submitted to by either or both to adjust such dispute, and make a written decision thereof. This decision shall at once be made public, shall be recorded upon proper books of record to be kept in

Record of decision.

the office of the Commissioner of Labor, who shall cause a copy thereof to be filed with the secretary of the State or Territory, or States or Territories, in which the controversy exists.

Sec. 9. That in each case the commissioners who may be selected as

Oath of commissioners.

provided shall, before entering upon their duties, be sworn to the faithful discharge thereof. The Commissioner of Labor shall be chairman ex officio of the commission, and may appoint one or more clerks or stenographers to act in each controversy only, which clerks

Clerks, etc.

or stenographers shall be compensated at a rate not exceeding six dollars per day each, and actual expenses incurred shall be reimbursed.

Sec. 10. The Commissioner of Labor shall, as soon as possible after

Rules of procedure.

the passage of this act, establish such rules of procedure as shall be approved by the President: but the commission shall permit each party to a controversy to appear in person or by counsel, and to 504FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1063–1065. 1888. examine and crossexime witnesses. All its proceedings shall be transacted in public, except when in consultation for the purpose of deciding upon the evidence and arguments laid before it. The chairman of the commission is hereby authorized to administer oaths to witnesses in all investigations conducted by the commission, and such witnesses shall be subpœnied in the same manner as witnesses are subpœnied to appear

Proviso.

Number of witnesses.

before United States courts and commissioners, and they shall each receive the same fees as witnesses attending before United States commissioners: Provided, That said temporary board of commissioners shall have power to limit the number of witnesses in each case where fees shall be paid by the United States.

Sec. 11.

Expenses.

All fees, expenses, and compensation of this commission shall be paid as hereinbefore provided in section five of this act.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 1064.—

An act a supplement to an act entitled “An act to execute certain treaty stipulations relating to Chinese,” approved the sixth day of May eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Exclusion of Chinese laborers.

Vol. 22, p. 59.

Ante, p. 476.

That from and after the passage of this act, it shall be unlawful for any Chinese laborer who shall at any time heretofore have been or who may now or hereafter be, a resident within the United States, and who shall have departed, or shall depart, therefrom, and shall not have returned before the passage of this act, to return to, or remain in, the United States.

Sec. 2.

No certificates for return to be issued.

That no certificates of identity provided for in the fourth and fifth sections of the act to which this is a supplement shall hereafter be issued: and every certificate heretofore issued in pursuance thereof, is hereby declared void and of no effect, and the Chinese laborer claiming admission by virtue thereof shall not be permitted to enter the United States.

Sec. 3.

Penalties.

That all the duties prescribed, liabilities penalties and forfeitures imposed, and the powers conferred by the second, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth, sections of the act to which this is a supplement are hereby extended and made applicable to the provisions of this act.

Sec. 4.

Repeal provisions.

That all such part or parts of the act to which this is a supplement as are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 1065.—

An act to authorize the Postmaster-General to advertise for and purchase improved registered mail locks and keys therefor

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mail locks and keys.

Post-General to advertise for new registered mail locks and keys.

That the Postmaster-General be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for and receive proposals for such registering mail locks and keys for such locks, for the use of the Post-Office Department as he may deem suitable for the safety and security of registered mail matter: and be is

Contracts.

further authorized to make contracts for such locks and keys for the supply of the Post-Office Department, if he deem the same suitable, and for such a number of years, not to exceed four years, as he may deem best for the interest of the mail service; with power, however, to the Postmaster-General to renew such contract or contracts, should he make any contracts under the provisions of this act for said articles of mail equipment, for another and an additional period of four years should he deem it proper and advisable so to do: and the sum

Appropriation.

of forty-five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1065, 1069. 1888.505 be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of such locks and keys therefor if such contract or contracts be made: Provided, however,

Proviso.

That no part of said appropriation shall be expended unless new registering locks and keys therefor are adopted by the Postmaster-General

Only for new locks, etc.

for the use of the mail service under the authority given by this act.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

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CHAP. 1069.—

An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposed.

October 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sundry civil expenses appropriations.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated for the objects hereinafter expressed for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, namely: UNDER THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

public buildings.

Public buildings.

For courthouse and post-office at Augusta, Georgia: For completion

Augusta, Ga.

of building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars.

For customhouse at Bangor, Maine: For not exceeding one-half

Bangor, Me.

Protection of.

the cost of constructing stone abutments and piers for the protection of the United States customhouse and post-office building, and approaches, situated in the Kenduskeag Stream, at Bangor, in the State of Maine, the sum of ten thousand dollars, the expense of such works to be borne in equal proportions by the United States and by said city of Bangor: Provided, That the plan of construction of said works

Provisos.

Plans.

shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury: And provided further, That the entire amount to be thus contributed by the United

Maximum.

States shall not exceed the sum hereby appropriated.

For courthouse and post-office at Bay City, Michigan: For purchase

Bay City, Mich.

of site and commencement of building, one hundred thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Birmingham, Alabama: For

Birmingham, Ala.

purchase of site and commencement of building, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

For post-office at Bridgeport, Connecticut: For purchase of site

Bridgeport, Conn.

and commencement of building, seventy-five thousand dollars.

For post-office and customhouse at Camden, New Jersey: For

Camden, N. J.

completion of building under present limit, sixty thousand dollars, and in addition thereto any portion of the sum appropriated for the purchase of ground on which to erect said building not expended for that purpose may be used for the construction of the building.

For marine hospital at Chicago, Illinois: For approaches and

Chicago, Ill.

Marine hospital.

breakwater complete, fifteen thousand dollars.

For repairs of post-office and customhouse building, Chicago, Illinois,

Post-office, repairs.

twenty-eight thousand dollars.

For customhouse at Cleveland, Ohio: For completion of repairs,

Cleveland.

twenty thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Denver, Colorado: For continuation

Denver.

of building under present limit, one hundred and forty thousand dollars: Provided, That said building may be located not less

Open space.

than sixteen feet from any other building.

For courthouse and post-office at Detroit, Michigan: For continuing

Detroit, Mich.

erection of building under present limit, three hundred thousand dollars.

506FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.

Duluth, Minn.

For courthouse, customhouse, and post-office at Duluth, Minnesota: For purchase of site and commencement of building, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Eastport, Me.

Foundation.

For post-office and customhouse at Eastport, Maine: For additional amount for foundation of building, eight thousand dollars. If, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, a safe foundation can not be provided for this sum, or the interests of the

New site if necessary.

Government require it, then he is hereby authorized to sell or exchange the present site and purchase or procure another, and for that purpose he may use so much of this appropriation as may be necessary.

Fort Smith, Ark.

For United States jail at Fort Smith, Arkansas: That not exceeding four thousand dollars of the unexpended balance of the sum

Vol. 24, p. 5.

appropriated by the act approved March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for the construction of a jail at Fort Smith, Arkansas, may be expended for a heating apparatus for said jail.

Frankfort, Ky.

Names of persons working on, etc., to be reported to Congress.

For public building at Frankfort, Kentucky: That the Secretary of the Treasury be and he is hereby directed to ascertain and report to this Congress at its next session the names of the persons who furnished materials for or performed labor on the public building at Frankfort, Kentucky, for which they have not been paid by reason of the Government taking the construction of the building from the original contractor, together with the amount and reasonable value of such material and labor.

Galveston, Tex.

For custom-house at Galveston, Texas: For completion of the building under the present limit, ninety thousand live hundred and eighty-one dollars and seventy-one cents.

Greenville, S. C.

For courthouse and post-office at Greenville, South Carolina: For purchase of site and commencement of building, fifty thousand dollars.

Houston, Tex.

For post-office at Houston, Texas: For completion of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars.

Huntsville, Ala.

For courthouse and post-office at Huntsville, Alabama: For completion of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars.

Helena, Ark.

For courthouse and post-office at Helena, Arkansas: For purchase of site and completion of building, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Hoboken, N. J.

For post-office at Hoboken, New Jersey: For purchase of site and completion of building, sixty thousand dollars.

Jacksonville, Fla.

For post-office and customhouse at Jacksonville, Florida: For completion of building under present limit, eighty thousand dollars.

Jefferson, Tex.

For courthouse and post-office at Jefferson, Texas: For completion of building under present limit, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Louisville, Ky.

For courthouse and post-office at Louisville, Kentucky: For continuation of building, sixty thousand dollars.

Lowell, Mass.

For post-office at Lowell, Massachusetts: For purchase of site and commencement of building, one hundred thousand dollars.

Los Angeles, Cal.

For courthouse and post-office at Los Angeles, California: For completion of building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars.

Minneapolis, Minn.

For post-office at Minneapolis, Minnesota: For heating apparatus, complete, thirty-one thousand dollars, and for one elevator, six thousand five hundred dollars: in all, thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

New Orleans, La.

For customhouse at New Orleans, Louisiana: For additions, alterations, and repairs, including elevators, one hundred and

Proviso.

All public offices to be removed to.

sixty-seven thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine dollars: Provided, That as soon as the work herein authorized is completed all public offices of the United States in the said city of New Orleans, occupying buildings or portions of buildings for which the Government pays rent, shall be removed to said customhouse and to suitable apartments therein, to be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Marine hospital.

For marine hospital at New Orleans, Louisiana: For approaches complete, twenty thousand dollars.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.507

For public building, Oxford, Mississippi: For completion of approaches,

Oxford, Miss.

four hundred dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Opelousas, Louisiana: For purchase

Opelousas, La.

of site and commencement of building, fifty thousand dollars.

For courthouse, customhouse and post-office at Brownsville,

Brownsville, Tex.

Texas: For purchase of site and completion of building, fifty thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Charlotte, North Carolina: For

Charlotte, N. C.

purchase of site and completion of building, eighty-five thousand dollars.

For post-office at Ottumwa, Iowa: For purchase of site and completion

Ottumwa, Iowa.

of building, forty thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Statesville, North Carolina: For

Statesville, N, C

purchase of site and completion of building, seventy-five thousand dollars.

For the United States Mint at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: For an

Philadelphia, Pa.

Additions to Mint.

additional story to, and enlarging the building, including vault, alterations, and other necessary work, two hundred and twenty thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: For

Pittsburgh, Pa.

continuation of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars.

For post-office at Portsmouth, Ohio: For purchase of site and

Portsmouth, Ohio.

completion of building, sixty thousand dollars.

For marine hospital at Portland, Maine: For furnishing water supply,

Portland, Mo.

two thousand dollars.

For post-office and courthouse at Peoria, Illinois: For completion

Peoria, Ill.

of the building, twelve thousand dollars.

For customhouse at Richmond, Virginia: For heating apparatus,

Richmond, Va.

twelve thousand five hundred dollars; for approaches, one thousand dollars: in all, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Rochester, New York: For heating

Rochester, N. Y.

apparatus, twenty thousand dollars; and elevator, six thousand five hundred dollars; in all, twenty-six thousand five hundred dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Savannah, Georgia: For continuation

Savannah Ga.

of building under present limit, seventy-five thousand dollars.

courthouse at Santa Fe, New Mexico: For approaches complete,

Santa Fe, N. Mex.

twelve thousand dollars.

For the old customhouse at Saint Louis, Missouri: For necessary

Saint Louis, Mo.

Repairs to old customhouse.

repairs and alterations to the building known as the old customhouse building at Saint Louis, Missouri, including the construction of an additional story thereon, fifty thousand dollars: said structure being intended for its present occupants and for the occupancy of all Federal officers now renting offices in any building or buildings in Saint Louis, Missouri, not owned by the Government and for which the Government pays rental: Provided, That all such offices shall be removed

Proviso.

Removal of offices.

to said customhouse building when completed and to suitable apartments therein, to be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury.

For courthouse and post-office at Springfield, Missouri: For purchase

Springfield, Mo.

of site and commencement of building, fifty thousand dollars.

For courthouse at Springfield, Massachusetts: For completion of

Springfield, Mass.

building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Texarkana, Arkansas: For purchase

Texarkana, Ark.

of site and commencement of building, fifty thousand dollars.

courthouse and post-office at Tyler, Texas: For construction of a

Tyler, Tex.

fence around the site, one thousand dollars.

For customhouse and post-office at Toledo, Ohio: For elevator

Toledo, Ohio.

and mail lift, seven thousand dollars.

For courthouse and post-office at Vicksburg, Mississippi: For

Vicksburg, Miss.

purchase of site and commencement of building, fifty thousand dollars.

508FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.

Wilmington, N. C.

For post-office and customhouse at Wilmington, North Carolina: For completion of building under present limit, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Wheeling, W. Va.

For customhouse at Wheeling, West Virginia: For necessary repairs of building, twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Worcester, Mass.

For post-office at Worcester, Massachusetts: For continuation of building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars.

Washington, D. C.

Treasury and Winder Buildings.

Repairs, etc.

For Treasury Building at Washington, District of Columbia: For repairs to Treasury Building and Winder Building, one thousand dollars: resetting and repairing loose tile flooring, eight hundred dollars; for flooring rooms, two thousand four hundred dollars; repairs to roadway west of building, three hundred dollars: lead calking for joints in the approaches on the north, south, and west, three hundred and fifty dollars: reslating southwest pavilion roof, one thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars: painting remainder of roof, one thousand eight hundred dollars: in all, eight thousand five hundred and seventy dollars.

Repairs and preservation.

For repairs and preservation of public buildings: Repair and preservation of customhouses, courthouses, post-offices, and other public buildings under control of Treasury Department, one hundred and ninety thousand dollars; and the Secretary of the Treasury shall

Report.

report to Congress at its next session a statement of the expenditure of the appropriation for repairs and preservation of public buildings for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight showing on what public buildings said appropriation was expended and the number of persons employed and paid salaries therefrom.

light-houses, beacons, and fog-signals.

Light-houses, beacons, and fog-signals.

Charlotte Harbor, Fla.

Charlotte Harbor, Florida: For the establishment of a light or lights and other aids to navigation to guide into Charlotte Harbor. Florida, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Cape May, N. J.

For the purchase of a site and erection of a boathouse for lightships boats, at Cape May, New Jersey, seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Goose Rocks, Me.

Goose Rocks, Maine, light and fog-signal: For the establishment of a lighthouse and fog-signal at or near Goose Rocks, at the entrance to Fox Island Thoroughfare, and the establishment of a day beacon at or near Channel Rock, in the vicinity of Goose Rocks, Maine, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Crabtree Ledge, Me.

Crabtree Ledge Light-Station, Maine: For additional amount for completion of a lighthouse on Crabtree’s Ledge (so called), bet ween Bean Island and the mainland of Crabtree’s Neck, in Frenchman’s Bay, Maine, thirteen thousand dollars.

Lubec Narrows, Me.

Lubec Narrows Light-Station, Maine: For additional amount for completion of a lighthouse at or near Lubec Narrows, Maine, twelve thousand dollars.

Deer Island, Mass.

Deer Island lighthouse and Fog-Signal, Massachusetts: For additional amount for completion of a lighthouse and fog-signal at or near Deer Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, six thousand dollars.

Stonington, Conn.

Stonington Harbor, Connecticut: For the establishment of a light and fog-signal on the breakwater at the entrance to Stonington Harbor, Connecticut, eight thousand dollars.

Cob Point Bar, Md.

Cob Point Bar Light-Station, Maryland: For establishing a lighthouse at or near Cob Point Bar, Wicomico River, Maryland, fifteen thousand dollars.

Holland’s Island Bar, Md.

Holland’s Island Bar Light-Station, Maryland: For establishing a lighthouse at Holland’s Island Bar, near the entrance to Kedge’s Straits, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Tangier Sound, Va.

Tangier Sound Light-Station, Virginia: For the establishment of a lighthouse and fog-signal to mark the lower entrance to Tangier Sound, Chesapeake Bay, twenty-five thousand dollars.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.509

Great Wicomico River Light-Station, Virginia: For the establishment

Great Wicomico River, Va.

of a lighthouse at the mouth of the Great Wicomico River, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Newport News Light, Virginia: For establishing and completing

Newport News, Va.

a lighthouse at Newport News Middle Ground, Virginia, fifty thousand dollars.

Oil-houses for light-stations: For establishing isolated houses at

Oil-houses.

light-stations for the storage of mineral oil, fifteen thousand dollars: Provided, That no oil house erected hereunder shall exceed five hundred

Proviso.

Limit of cost.

dollars in cost.

Spectacle Reef Light-Station, Michigan: For renewing the crib-work,

Spectacle Reef, Mich.

repairing the fog-signal, and making other necessary improvements at the station, fifteen thousand dollars.

Cedar River Point Light-Station, Michigan: For the establishment

Cedar River Point, Mich.

of a lighthouse at or near Cedar River Point, at the mouth of Cedar River, Green Bay, Michigan, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Sand Island Light-Station, Alabama: For protecting the light-station

Sand Island, Ala

on Sand Island, Alabama, from the encroachment of the sea, twelve thousand dollars.

Two Harbors Light-Station, Minnesota: That the appropriation

Two Harbors, Minn.

of ten thousand dollars made by the sundry civil appropriation act, approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for the

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establishment and completion of a lighthouse at Two Harbors, Minnesota, is hereby authorized to be used for the establishment and completion of a light-station at the point named.

For the purchase of a sight and erection of a buoy depot, at Absecon

Absecon Inlet, N.J.

Inlet, New Jersey, fifteen hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Washington Buoy-Depot North Carolina: For purchase of land

Washington, N. C.

and extension of buoy-depot at Washington, North Carolina, five thousand dollars.

Point Loma Light-Station, California: For establishing the light-station

Point Loma, Cal

at Point Loma, California, in a situation lower down the cliff, thirty thousand dollars.

Ballast Point Light-Station, California: For establishing a light or

Ballast Point, Cal

lights and fog-signal on or near Ballast Point, entrance to San Diego Bay, California, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Umpqua River Light-Station, Oregon: For the purchase of a site

Umpqua River, Oregon.

and the construction of a coast lighthouse on the headlands, near the mouth of the Umpqua River, Oregon, fifty thousand dollars.

Pier-Lights: For the construction of pier-lights at Duluth, Lake

Pier-lights on the lakes.

Superior, Minnesota; Kewaunee, Lake Michigan, Wisconsin; Charlotte Harbor, Lake Ontario, New York: and Port Washington, Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, sixteen thousand dollars.

Supply-steamer for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts: For an additional

Supply steamer Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

amount for the construction of a steamer for the transportation of oil and other supplies to the lighthouses on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, thirty-two thousand five hundred dollars.

life-saving service.

Life-saving Service

For salaries of superintendents for the lifesaving stations as follows:

Superintendents’ salaries.

For one superintendent for the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire, one thousand five hundred dollars;

For one superintendent for the coast of Massachusetts, one thousand five hundred dollars:

For one superintendent for the coasts of Rhode Island and Long Island, one thousand eight hundred dollars:

For one assistant superintendent for the coasts of Rhode Island and Long Island, one thousand dollars;

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For one superintendent for the coast of New Jersey, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

For one superintendent for the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, one thousand five hundred dollars:

For one superintendent for the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

For one superintendent for the lifesaving stations and for the houses of refuge on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, one thousand two hundred dollars:

For one superintendent for the lifesaving and lifeboat stations on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, one thousand five hundred dollars;

For one superintendent of the lifesaving and lifeboat stations on the coasts of Lakes Ontario and Erie, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

For one superintendent for the lifesaving and lifeboat stations on the coasts of Lakes Huron and Superior, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

For one superintendent for the lifesaving and lifeboat stations on the coast of Lake Michigan, one thousand eight hundred dollars:

For one superintendent for the lifesaving and lifeboat stations on the coasts of Washington Territory, Oregon, and California, one thousand eight hundred dollars; in all, twenty thousand eight hundred dollars.

Keepers.

For salaries of two hundred and thirty-one keepers of lifesaving and lifeboat stations and of houses of refuge, one hundred and fifty-four thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars.

Crews.

For pay of crews of surfmen employed at the lifesaving and lifeboat stations, during the period of actual employment; compensation of volunteers at lifesaving and lifeboat stations, for actual and deserving service rendered upon any occasion of disaster or in any effort to save persons from drowning, at such rate, not to exceed ten dollars for each volunteer, as the Secretary of the Treasury may

Miscellaneous expenses.

determine: pay of volunteer crews for drill and exercise; fuel for stations and houses of refuge: repairs and outfits for same: rebuilding and improvement of same; supplies and provisions for houses of refuge and for shipwrecked persons succored at stations; traveling expenses of officers under orders from the Treasury Department; for

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carrying out the provisions of sections seven and eight of the act approved May fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two; for draught animals, and maintenance of same: and contingent expenses, including freight, storage, repairs to apparatus, medals, labor, stationery, advertising, and miscellaneous expenses that can not be included under any other head of lifesaving stations on the coasts of the United States, seven hundred and fifteen thousand dollars.

New stations.

For establishing new life-saving stations and lifeboat stations on the sea and lake coasts of the United States, authorized by law, fifty thousand dollars.

revenue-cutter service.

Revenue-Cutter Service.

Salaries and expenses.

For expenses of the Revenue-Cutter Service: For pay of captains, lieutenants, engineers, cadets, and pilots employed, and for rations for the same; for pay of petty officers, seamen, cooks, stewards, boys, coal-passers, and firemen, and for rations for the same; for fuel for vessels, and repairs and outfits for the same: ship-chandlery and engineers stores for the same; traveling expenses of officers traveling on duty under orders from the Treasury Department; instruction of cadets; commutation of quarters; for protection of the interest of the Government on the Seal Islands and the sea-otter hunting grounds, and the enforcement of the provisions of law in Alaska; contingent expenses, including wharfage, towage, dockage, freight, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.511 advertising, surveys, labor, and miscellaneous expenses which can not be included under special heads, nine hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Construction of revenue-steamer for Southern coast: For additional

Steamer for Southern coast.

amount for construction of one revenue-steamer for duty on the Southern coast of the United States, thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars.

That the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to Congress at its

Detailed estimates to be submitted.

next session a detailed statement of the expenditures for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight under the appropriation for the Revenue-Cutter Service, and annually thereafter a detailed statement of expenditures under said appropriation shall be submitted to Congress at the beginning of each regular session thereof.

engraving and printing.

Engraving and printing.

For labor and expenses of engraving and printing: For salaries

Salaries.

of all necessary clerks and employees, other than plate-printers and plate-printers’ assistants, three hundred and seventy thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That no portion of this sum shall be expended for printing

Proviso.

Notes of large denomination.

United States notes of large denomination in lieu of notes of small denomination canceled or retired.

For wages of plate-printers, at piece-rates to be fixed by the Secretary

Wages.

of the Treasury, not to exceed the rates usually paid for such work, including the wages of printers’ assistants, at one dollar and twenty-five cents a day each, when employed, and for wages of printers’ assistants at steam-presses, at one dollar and fifty cents a day each, when employed, and for royalty for use of steam plate-printing machines, three hundred and ninety-eight thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That there shall not be an increase of the number of steam

Proviso.

Steam-presses not to be increased.

Materials.

plate-printing machines, in the Engraving and Printing Bureau.

For engravers.’ printers.’ and other materials, except distinctive paper, and for miscellaneous expenses, one hundred and eighty-nine thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to purchase,

Additional ground to be purchased.

or to acquire by condemnation in such manner as the supreme court of the District of Columbia shall direct, lot twelve, in square two hundred and thirty-one, as an addition to the site of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; and for this purpose the sum of seven thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in addition to the balance remaining unexpended of the appropriation made by act of June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty.

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light-house establishment.

Light-house establishment.

Supplies of lighthouses: For supplying the lighthouses, beacon-lights,

Supplies.

and fog-signals with illuminating, cleansing, preservative, and such other materials as may be required for annual consumption, for books, boats, and furniture for stations, and other incidental expenses, three hundred and forty thousand dollars.

Repairs of lighthouses: For repairing, rebuilding, and improving

Repairs.

lighthouses, and buildings, for improvements to grounds connected therewith: for establishing and repairing pier-head lights; for illuminating apparatus and machinery to replace that already in use, and for incidental expenses relating to these various objects, three hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That the expenditure of

Proviso.

seven thousand five hundred and thirty-five dollars and nine cents, 512FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. which has been made from previous appropriations for repairs for

Point Reyes, Cal.

Boston, Mass.

the erection of keepers’ dwellings at Point Reyes Light-Station, California, and Boston Light-Station, Massachusetts, is hereby authorized, the same involving no further expenditure of money from the Treasury.

Keepers’ salaries, etc.

Salaries of keepers of lighthouses: For salaries, fuel, rations, rent of quarters where necessary, and similar incidental expenses of not exceeding one thousand one hundred lighthouse and fog-signal keepers, five hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars.

Light-vessels.

Expenses of light-vessels: For seamen’s wages, rations, repairs, salaries, supplies, and incidental expenses of lightships, two hundred and fifteen thousand dollars.

Buoyage.

Expenses of buoyage: For expenses of establishing, replacing, and maintaining buoys, spindles, and day-beacons, and for incidental expenses relating thereto, three hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Fog-signals.

Expenses of fog-signals: For establishing, replacing, duplicating, and improving fog-signals and buildings connected therewith, and for repairs and incidental expenses of the same, sixty thousand dollars.

Inspection.

Inspecting lights: For mileage or traveling expenses of members of the Light House Board, including rewards paid for information as to collisions, and for the apprehension of those who damage lighthouse property, three thousand dollars.

Lighting rivers.

Lighting of rivers: For establishing, supplying, and maintaining post-lights on the Hudson and East Rivers, New York; the Delaware River, between Philadelphia and Bordentown, New Jersey; Connecticut River, Connecticut; the Elk River, Maryland: Cape Fear River, North Carolina: Savannah River, Georgia; Saint John’s River, Florida; at the mouth of Red River, Louisiana at Chicott Pass, and to mark navigable channel along Grand Lake, Louisiana; on the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, and Great Kanawha Rivers: on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Oregon; Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, California: and on Puget Sound, Washington Territory; the lighthouse Board being hereby authorized to lease the necessary ground for all such lights and beacons as are for temporary use or are used to point out changeable channels, and which in consequence can not be made permanent, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Survey of sites.

Survey of lighthouse sites: For preliminary examinations, surveys, and plans for determining the proper sites and cost of lighthouses and structures for which estimates are to be made to Congress, one thousand dollars.

coast and geodetic survey.

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Expenses of survey of Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific, and Alaska coasts, etc.

For every expenditure requisite for and incident to the survey of the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts of the United States and the coast of the Territory of Alaska, including the survey of rivers to the head of tidewater or ship navigation: deep-sea soundings; temperature and current observations along the coasts and throughout the Gulf Stream and Japan Stream flowing off the said coasts; tidal observations: the necessary resurveys: the preparation of the Coast Pilot; continuing researches and other works relating to terrestrial magnetism and the magnetic maps of the United States and adjacent waters, and the tables of magnetic declination, dip, and intensity usually accompanying them: and including compensation not otherwise appropriated for of persons employed on the fieldwork, in conformity with the regulations for the government of the Coast and Geodetic Survey adopted by the Secretary of the Treasury; for special examinations that may be required by the lighthouse Board or other proper authority, and including traveling expenses of officers FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.513 and men of the Navy on duty; for commutation to officers of the field force while on field duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury, not exceeding two dollars and fifty cents per day each; outfit, equipment, and care of vessels used in the Survey, and also the repairs and maintenance of the complement of vessels, to be expended in accordance with the regulations relating to the Coast and Geodetic Survey from time to time prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, and under the following heads: Provided,

Proviso.

Advances.

That no advance of money to chiefs of field parties under this appropriation shall be made unless to a commissioned officer or to a civilian officer who shall give bond in such sum as the Secretary of the Treasury may direct.

For party expenses:

Party expenses.

For triangulation, topography, and hydrography of the coast of Maine in Cobscook Bay and Saint Croix River, and to the International boundary monument, and for offshore soundings (all new work), seven thousand dollars.

For resurveys: For triangulation, topography, and hydrography in the vicinity of the east end of Long Island, Block Island, Nantucket, Nantucket Shoals and approaches, and including Vineyard Sound, and Connecticut River to Hartford, Connecticut, and Hudson River to Troy, New York, seven thousand dollars.

For physical surveys of Monomoy Shoals and entrance to Vineyard Sound, observations and reductions, six thousand dollars.

For physical surveys of New York Harbor, to continue observations and reductions, three thousand dollars.

For observing the movement, lodgment of, and obstructions by ice in the Delaware River, and noting the changes caused thereby in Cherry Island Flats, two hundred dollars.

To correct to date former surveys of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers for use on a new large-scale chart of the same in the vicinity of Philadelphia and up the Delaware River to Trenton, two thousand dollars.

To complete the surveys in the vicinity of Charleston, South Carolina, and up the Cooper and Ashley Rivers to the head of navigation: and to continue the astronomical, latitude, and azimuth work, and in connection therewith, the recovery and remarking of old triangulation stations, for their preservation, two thousand dollars.

To continue the primary triangulation from Atlanta toward Mobile, three thousand dollars.

For continuing the survey of the western coast of Florida from Cape Sable north to Cape Romano, and for hydrography off the same coast, seven thousand dollars.

For the survey of the tributaries of Pensacola Bay, two thousand dollars.

For the triangulation, topography, and hydrography of Perdido Bay, and its connection with the coast triangulation and for resurvey of Mobile Bay entrance, three thousand dollars.

For continuing the survey of the coast of Louisiana west of the Mississippi Delta, and between Barataria Bay and Sabine Pass, seven thousand dollars.

To make offshore soundings along the Atlantic coast and current and temperature observations in the Gulf Stream, eight thousand dollars.

For hydrography, coast of California, five thousand dollars.

For continuing the topographical survey of the coast of Southern California, including necessary tertiary triangulation, eight thousand dollars.

For continuing the primary triangulation of Southern California and for connecting the same at Mount Conness with the transcontinental arc, and for a primary baseline in the vicinity of Los Angeles, eight thousand dollars.

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Party expenses—Continued

For continuing the resurvey of San Francisco Bay, and of San Pablo and Suisun Bays, the examination of San Francisco Bar and entrance, and the bar and approaches, two thousand dollars.

For continuing the survey of the coast of Oregon, including offshore hydrography, and to continue the survey of the Columbia River from the mouth of the Willamette toward the Cascades, triangulation, topography, and hydrography, seven thousand dollars.

For continuing the survey of the coast of Washington Territory, nine thousand dollars.

For continuing explorations in the waters of Alaska, and making hydrographic surveys in the same, and for the establishment of astronomical longitude and magnetic stations between Sitka and the southern end of the Territory, ten thousand dollars.

For continuing the researches in physical hydrography relating to harbors and bars, including computations and plottings, two thousand dollars.

For examination into reported dangers on the eastern, Gulf, and Pacific coasts, five hundred dollars.

To continue magnetic observations on the Atlantic and Gulf slopes, one thousand two hundred dollars.

For continuing magnetic observations on the Pacific coast, at the Los Angeles Magnetic Observatory, one thousand two hundred dollars.

To remove the magnetic observatory from Los Angeles, and to reestablish it either at Seattle or Port Townsend, Washington, or at Austin or San Antonio, Texas, one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For continuing the exact line of levels from Cairo southward to Okolona, Mississippi, two thousand dollars.

For continuing tide observations on the Pacific coast, at Kadiak, in Alaska, and at Saucelito, near San Francisco, in California, two thousand five hundred dollars.

For one season’s series of tide observations at Sitka or vicinity, and at Unalaska or vicinity, in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, five hundred dollars.

To continue tide observations on the Atlantic coast, at Pulpit Harbor, Maine, and at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and to begin observations at Savannah, Georgia, two thousand one hundred dollars.

To establish a self-registering tide-gauge at Savannah, Georgia, or vicinity, one thousand two hundred dollars.

To continue gravity experiments, at a cost not exceeding five hundred dollars per station, except for special investigations and experiments authorized by the Superintendent at one or more stations, the unexpended balance of the appropriation therefor for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

For furnishing points for State surveys, to be applied as far as practicable in States where points have not been furnished, eight thousand dollars.

For determinations of geographical positions (longitude parties), three thousand dollars.

For continuation of transcontinental geodetic work on line between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, twenty thousand dollars.

To continue the compilation of the Coast Pilot, and to make special hydrographic examinations for the same, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Travelling expenses, Navy.

For traveling expenses of officers and men of the Navy on duty, and for any special surveys that may be required by the lighthouse Board or other proper authority, and contingent expenses incident thereto, three thousand dollars.

Urgent objects.

For objects not hereinbefore named that may be deemed urgent, three thousand dollars.

Contribution to International Geodetic Association.

For contribution to the “International Geodetic Association for the measurement of the earth,” or so much thereof as may be necessary, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.515 four hundred and fifty dollars, to be expended through the office of the American legation at Berlin; and for expenses of the attendance of the American delegate at the general conference of said association, or so much thereof as may be necessary, five hundred and fifty dollars: Provided, That such contribution and expenses

Proviso.

of attendance shall be payable out of the item “for objects not hereinbefore named.” and after the adhesion by the Government of the United States to the convention of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, of the International Geodetic Association aforesaid.

And ten per centum of the foregoing amounts shall be available

Interchange of amounts.

interchangeably for expenditure on the objects named; in all, for party expenses, one hundred and sixty thousand seven hundred dollars.

Alaska Boundary Survey: For expenses in carrying on a preliminary

Alaska boundary survey.

survey of the frontier line between Alaska and British Columbia, in accordance with plans or projects approved by the Secretary of State, including expenses of drawing and publication of map or maps, twenty thousand dollars, said sum to continue available for expenditure until the same is exhausted.

For repairs and

Repairs, etc., of vessels.

maintenance of vessels: For repairs and maintenance of the complement of vessels used in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Pay of Field Officers:

Pay of field officers.

Superintendent.

Assistants.

For pay of Superintendent, six thousand dollars.

For pay of two assistants, at four thousand dollars each, eight thousand dollars.

For pay of one assistant, at three thousand six hundred dollars.

For pay of one assistant, at three thousand two hundred dollars.

For pay of two assistants, at three thousand dollars each, six thousand dollars.

For pay of two assistants, at two thousand eight hundred dollars each, five thousand six hundred dollars.

For pay of four assistants, at two thousand four hundred dollars each, nine thousand six hundred dollars.

For pay of three assistants, at two thousand three hundred dollars each, six thousand nine hundred dollars.

For pay of six assistants, at two thousand two hundred dollars each, thirteen thousand two hundred dollars.

For pay of six assistants, at two thousand dollars each, twelve thousand dollars.

For pay of ten assistants, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, eighteen thousand dollars.

For pay of nine assistants, at one thousand five hundred dollars each, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars.

For pay of three subassistants, at one thousand four hundred dollars each, four thousand two hundred dollars.

For pay of two subassistants, at one thousand three hundred dollars each, two thousand six hundred dollars.

For pay of four subassistants, at one thousand one hundred dollars each, four thousand four hundred dollars.

For pay of three aids, at nine hundred dollars each, two thousand seven hundred dollars.

Total pay in field, one hundred and nineteen thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That no new appointments shall be made to

Proviso.

Reduction of force.

the above force until the whole number of assistants, subassistants, and aids shall be reduced to fifty-two.

pay of office force.

Pay of office force.

For one accountant, at one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For one accountant, at one thousand four hundred dollars.

For one general office assistant, at two thousand two hundred dollars.

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Pay of office force—Continued.

For one draughtsman, at two thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

For one draughtsman, at two thousand one hundred dollars.

For two draughtsmen, at two thousand dollars, four thousand dollars.

For three draughtsmen, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, five thousand four hundred dollars.

For three draughtsmen, at one thousand four hundred dollars, four thousand two hundred dollars.

For one draughtsman, at one thousand three hundred and thirty dollars.

For one draughtsman, at one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars.

For two draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars, two thousand four hundred dollars.

For one draughtsman, at one thousand one hundred dollars.

For one draughtsman, at nine hundred and forty dollars.

For additional draughtsmen, at not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum each, two thousand seven hundred dollars.

For two computers, at one thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars each, three thousand seven hundred dollars.

For one computer, at one thousand four hundred and twenty dollars.

For one computer, at one thousand three hundred dollars.

For one computer, at one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars.

For one computer, at one thousand one hundred dollars.

For additional computers, at not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum each, one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For one tidal computer, at two thousand dollars.

For one tidal computer, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

For one engraver, at two thousand and sixty dollars.

For one engraver, at two thousand dollars.

For one engraver, at one thousand nine hundred and sixty dollars.

For two engravers, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, three thousand six hundred dollars.

For one engraver, at one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars.

For one engraver, at one thousand five hundred dollars.

For one engraver, at one thousand two hundred dollars.

For one engraver, at nine hundred dollars.

For additional engravers, at not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum each, one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed two thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed two thousand one hundred dollars per annum.

For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum.

For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed eight hundred dollars per annum.

For one electrotypist and photographer, at one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For one electrotypist’s helper, five hundred dollars.

For one apprentice to electrotypist and photographer, five hundred dollars.

For one copperplate printer, at one thousand seven hundred dollars.

For two copperplate printers, at one thousand three hundred and thirty dollars each, two thousand six hundred and sixty dollars.

For one copperplate printer, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

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For two plate-printers’ helpers, at seven hundred dollars each, one

Pay of office force—Continued.

thousand four hundred dollars.

For one chief mechanician, at one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For one mechanician, at one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars.

For one mechanician, at one thousand three hundred and thirty dollars.

For one mechanician, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

For one mechanician, at one thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars.

For one mechanician, at nine hundred dollars.

For one mechanician, at five hundred and forty-five dollars.

For one carpenter, at one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars.

For one carpenter, at eight hundred dollars.

For one carpenter and fireman, at five hundred and seventy dollars.

For one night fireman, at five hundred and fifty dollars.

For one map-mounter, at one thousand and twenty dollars.

For one librarian, at one thousand eight hundred dollars.

For one clerk, at one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars.

For two clerks, at one thousand five hundred dollars each, three thousand dollars.

For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars.

For one clerk, at one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

For two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each, two thousand four hundred dollars.

For two clerks, at one thousand dollars each, two thousand dollars.

For one clerk, at nine hundred dollars.

For one clerk, at one thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars.

For one map-colorist, at seven hundred and twenty dollars.

For one writer, at nine hundred dollars.

For one writer, at eight hundred and forty dollars.

For six writers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each, four thousand three hundred and twenty dollars.

For one writer, at six hundred dollars.

For one messenger, at eight hundred and seventy-five dollars.

For one messenger, at eight hundred and forty dollars.

For three messengers, at eight hundred and twenty dollars each, two thousand four hundred and sixty dollars.

For three messengers, at six hundred and forty dollars each, one thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars.

For one driver, at seven hundred and thirty dollars.

For one packer and folder, at eight hundred and twenty dollars.

For one packer and folder, at six hundred and thirty dollars.

For two laborers, at six hundred and thirty dollars each, one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars.

For two laborers, at five hundred and fifty dollars each, one thousand one hundred dollars.

For one laborer, at three hundred and fifteen dollars.

For one laborer, at three hundred and sixty-five dollars.

For one janitor, at one thousand two hundred dollars.

For two watchmen, at eight hundred and eighty dollars each, one thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars.

Total for pay of office force, one hundred and thirty thousand nine hundred and five dollars.

Office expenses:

Office expenses.

For the purchase of new instruments, for materials and supplies required in the instrument-shop, carpenter-shop, and drawing Division, and for books, maps, and charts, and subscriptions, nine thousand dollars.

518FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.

Office expenses—Continued.

For copperplates, chart-paper, printer’s ink, copper, zinc, and chemicals for electrotyping and photographing; engraving, printing, photographing, and electrotyping supplies; for extra engraving: and for photolithographing charts and printing from stone for immediate use, ten thousand dollars.

For stationery for office and field parties, transportation of instruments and supplies, when not charged to party expenses, office wagon and horses, fuel, gas, telegrams, ice, and washing, six thousand dollars.

For miscellaneous expenses, contingencies of all kinds, office furniture, repairs, and extra labor, and for traveling expenses of assistants and others employed in the office sent on special duty in the service of the office, three thousand five hundred dollars.

Total general expenses of office, twenty-eight thousand five hundred dollars.

Rent.

For rent of office buildings: For rent of buildings for offices, workrooms, and workshops in Washington, ten thousand five hundred dollars.

For rent of fireproof building number two hundred and five New Jersey avenue, including rooms for standard weights and measures; for the safekeeping and preservation of the original astronomical, magnetic, hydrographic, and other records, of the original topographical and hydrographic maps and charts, of instruments, engraved plates, and other valuable property of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, six thousand dollars.

Publishing observations.

Publishing observations: For one computer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one computer, one thousand six hundred dollars; and three copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, five thousand five hundred and sixty dollars.

Subsistence

That no part of the money herein appropriated for the Coast and Geodetic Survey shall be available for allowance to civilian or other officers for subsistence while on duty in the office at Washington, or to officers of the Navy attached to the Survey.

miscellaneous objects under the treasury department.

Treasury, miscellaneous.

Internal-revenue stamp paper, etc.

Paper and stamps: For paper for internal-revenue stamps, freight, and salaries of superintendent, messengers, and watchmen, fifty thousand dollars.

Punishing violations of internal-revenue laws.

Punishment for violations of internal-revenue laws: For detecting and bringing to trial and punishment persons guilty of violating the internal-revenue laws, or conniving at the same, including payments for information and detection of such violations, thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars; and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall make a detailed statement to Congress once in each year as to how he has expended this sum, and also a detailed statement of all miscellaneous expenditures in the Bureau of Internal Revenue for which appropriation is made in this act.

Expenses of fiscal agents.

Contingent expenses independent Treasury: For contingent expenses under the requirements of section thirty-six hundred and

R. S., sec. 3053, p. 719.

fifty-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States, for the collection, safekeeping, transfer, and disbursement of the public money, and for transportation of notes, bonds, and other securities of the United States, seventy thousand dollars.

Silver coin transportation.

Transportation of silver coin: For transportation of silver coin, including fractional silver coin, by registered mail or otherwise, twenty-five thousand dollars; and in expending this sum the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to transport from the Treasury or subtreasuries, free of charge, silver coin when

Proviso.

Deposits.

requested to do so: Provided, That an equal amount in coin or currency shall have been deposited in the Treasury or such subtreasuries by the applicant or applicants. And the Secretary of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.519 Treasury shall report to Congress the cost arising under this appropriation.

Recoinage, reissue, and transportation of minor coins:

Recoinage, etc., of minor coins.

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to transfer to the United States Mint at Philadelphia, for cleaning and reissue, any minor coins now in or which may be hereafter received at the subtreasury offices in excess of the requirement for the current business of said offices; and the sum of four thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the expense of transportation for such reissue. And the Secretary of the Treasury is also authorized to recoin any and all the uncurrent minor coins now in the Treasury: and the sum of four thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to reimburse the Treasury for the loss on such recoinage; in all, eight thousand dollars.

Old copper cents at the mint at Philadelphia: To cover

Copper cents.

the difference between the nominal value of a stock of old copper cents and their value as metallic copper, in order to enable the mint at Philadelphia to properly dispose of a stock of such coins unfit for recoinage or for the purpose of alloy, one thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to reimburse the Treasury for the loss on such coin.

Recoinage of gold and silver coins: For recoinage of gold and

Recoinage of gold and silver coin.

silver coins in the Treasury, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, twenty thousand dollars.

Distinctive paper for United States securities: For paper,

Distinctive paper, expenses, etc.

including transportation, salaries of register, two counters, five watchmen, one laborer, and expenses of officer detailed from the Treasury as superintendent, sixty thousand dollars.

Sealing and separating United States securities: For materials

Sealing and separating securities.

needed to seal and separate United States notes, such as ink, printer’s varnish, sperm-oil, white printing paper, manila paper, thin muslin, benzine, gutta percha belting, and other necessary articles, and expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Special witness of destruction of United States securities:

Destruction of securities.

Pay of witness.

For pay of the representative of the public on the committee to witness the destruction by maceration of Government securities, at five dollars per day while actually employed, one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars.

Custody of dies, rolls, and plates: For pay of custodians of

Custody of dies, rolls, and plates. Engraving and Printing Bureau.

the dies, rolls, and plates used at the Bureau of Engraving and printing for the printing of Government securities, namely: One custodian, two thousand four hundred dollars; two subcustodians, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; distributor of stock, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, six thousand eight hundred dollars.

Pay of assistant custodians and janitors: For pay of assistant

Assistant custodians and janitors, public buildings.

custodians and janitors, including all personal services in connection with all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department outside of the District of Columbia, four hundred and sixty thousand dollars: and the Secretary of the Treasury shall so apportion this sum as to prevent a deficiency therein.

Inspector of furniture and other furnishings for public buildings:

Inspector of furniture, etc., public buildings.

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to employ a suitable person to inspect all public buildings and examine into their requirements for furniture and other furnishings, including fuel, lights, and other current expenses, three thousand dollars: and for actual necessary expenses, not exceeding two thousand dollars: in all, five thousand dollars.

Furniture and repairs of furniture: For furniture and repairs

Furniture and repairs, public buildings.

of furniture, including carpets, for all public buildings under the control of the Treasury Department, including marine hospitals, and furniture, carpets, chandaliers, and gas-fixtures for new buildings, exclusive of personal service except for work done by contract, 520FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. two hundred thousand dollars. And all furniture now owned by the United States in other buildings shall be used as far as practicable, whether it corresponds with the present regulation plans for furniture or not.

Fuel, lights, water, etc., public buildings.

Fuel, lights, and water for public buildings: For fuel, lights, water, electric-light plants, including repairs thereto, in such buildings as may be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury for electric-light wiring, and miscellaneous items required by the janitors and firemen in the proper care of the buildings, furniture, and heating apparatus, exclusive of personal services, for all public buildings, including marine hospitals, under the control of the Treasury Department, inclusive of new buildings, six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. And the appropriation herein made for gas in any of the public buildings in the District of Columbia under the control of the Treasury Department shall include the rental or use of

Gas governors, etc.

any gas-governor, gas-purifier, or other device for reducing the expenses of gas, when first approved by the Secretary of the Treasury

Proviso.

Limit of rental.

and ordered by him in writing: Provided, That no sum shall be paid for such rental or use of such gas-governor, gas-purifier, or device greater than the one-half part of the amount of money actually saved thereby.

Heating, etc., public buildings.

Heating apparatus for public buildings: For heating, hoisting, and ventilating apparatus, and repairs to the same, for all public buildings, including marine hospitals, under control of the Treasury Department, exclusive of personal services except for work done by contract, ninety thousand dollars.

Vaults, safes, and locks, public buildings.

Vaults, safes, and locks for public buildings, including new buildings: For vaults, safes, and locks, and repairs to the same, for all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, exclusive of personal services except for work done by contract, fifty thousand dollars.

Plans for public buildings.

Plans for public buildings: For books, photographic materials, and in duplicating plans required for all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, four thousand dollars.

Detecting and punishing counterfeiting, etc.

Suppressing counterfeiting and other crimes: For the expenses of detecting and bringing to trial and punishment persons engaged in counterfeiting Treasury notes, bonds, national-bank notes, and other securities of the United States, as well as the coins of the United States, and other felonies committed against the laws of the United States relating to the pay and bounty laws, including four thousand dollars to make the necessary investigation of claims for

Burial of deceased pensioners.

R.S., sec. 4718, p. 919.

reimbursement of expenses incident to the last sickness and burial of deceased pensioners under section forty-seven hundred and eighteen of the Revised Statutes, and for no other purpose whatever, sixty-four thousand dollars.

Indian bounty claims.

Investigating pay and bounty claims of Indian soldiers: For continuing the investigation of certain claims of Indian soldiers and their heirs for arrears of pay and bounty, two thousand dollars.

Care of lands, etc.

Lands and other property of the United States: For custody, care, and protection of lands and other property belonging to the United States, five hundred dollars.

Compensation in lieu of moieties.

Compensation in lieu of moieties: For compensation in lieu of moieties in certain cases under the customs-revenue laws, thirty thousand dollars.

Local appraisers’ meetings.

Expenses of local appraisers meetings: For defraying the necessary expenses of local appraisers at quarterly meetings for the purpose of securing uniformity in the appraisement of dutiable goods at different ports of entry, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Anchorage grounds, New York.

Ante, p. 151.

Anchorage of vessels in port of New York: To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to carry into effect the provisions of “An act relating to the anchorage of vessels in the port of New York,” FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.521 approved May sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Enforcement of alien contract-labor laws: For the purpose

Return of laborers imported under contract.

Vol. 23, p. 332.

Vol. 24, p. 415.

of carrying into effect the provisions of the alien contract-labor law approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, as amended by the act approved February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and to defray the expenses which the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to incur by the provisions of said last-named act, fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be paid out of the “immigrant fund” provided for in the act of August second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, entitled

Vol. 22, p. 214.

“An act to regulate immigration.”

Expenses of collecting revenue from customs: To defray the

Collecting customs revenue.

expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, being additional to the permanent appropriation for this purpose, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Alaskan seal fisheries: For salaries and traveling expenses of

Alaska seal fisheries. Salaries, etc., agents.

agents at seal-fisheries in Alaska, as follows: For one agent three thousand six hundred and fifty dollars: one assistant agent, two thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars; two assistant agents, at two thousand one hundred and ninety dollars each: necessary traveling expenses of agents actually incurred in going to and returning from Alaska, not to exceed six hundred dollars each per annum; in all, thirteen thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries: For compensation

Fish Commission.

Commissioner.

of the Commissioner, five thousand dollars.

Propagation of food-fishes: For the introduction by the United

Expenses.

States Fish Commission into and the increase in the waters of the United States of food-fishes and other useful products of the waters, including lobsters, oysters, and other shellfish, and for such general and miscellaneous expenditures as the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries may find necessary to the prosecution of his work, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars: Provided, That the building known as

Proviso.

Use of Armory Building.

the Armory Building, Washington, District of Columbia shall be occupied as at present, jointly by the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries and the National Museum.

Rent of Office United States Fish Commission: For rent of

Rent.

rooms in the city of Washington, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Distribution of Food Fishes: For the distribution of the eggs

Distribution.

and young of the whitefish, salmon, shad, carp, cod, lobster, and other useful inhabitants of the waters, including salaries, or compensation of all necessary employees, thirty-one thousand one hundred and eighty dollars

Establishment of Stations: For the construction of buildings,

Establishing station at Neosho, Mo.

ponds, and appliances for a station for fish culture at Neosho, Missouri, eight thousand dollars.

For maintenance of same, five thousand dollars.

Maintenance of vessels: For the maintenance of the vessels and

Vessels.

steam launches of the United States Fish Commission, and for boats, apparatus, machinery, and other facilities required for use with the same, including salaries or compensation of all necessary civilian employees, forty-three thousand nine hundred dollars.

Inquiry respecting food fishes: For continuing the enquiry

Inquiries and investigations.

into the causes of the decrease of food fishes in the lakes, rivers, and coast waters of the United States, and for the study of the waters of the Interior in the interests of fish culture: for the study of the methods and relations of the fisheries, with a view to their improvement: for the exploration of the fishing grounds of the South Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts, with a view to the development of the 522FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. commercial fisheries; and for the preparation of reports relating to the enquiry, including salaries or compensation and field expenses of scientific assistants, fishery experts, and other necessary employees, twenty thousand dollars.

Fisheries statistics.

Statistical inquiry: For the collection and compilation of the statistics of the fisheries of all portions of the United States, including persons employed, capital invested, and the quantity and value of the products, and for such general and miscellaneous expenditures as the Commissioner may find necessary in the prosecution of this work, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, ten thousand dollars.

Schooners Sarah C. Wharf and Champion.

Payment for damages to.

Schooners Sarah C. Wharf and Champion: To pay damages sustained by the schooner Sarah C. Wharf, five hundred and twelve dollars and sixty cents, and by the schooner Champion, four hundred and twenty-five dollars, by collision with the United States Fish Commission steamer Fish Hawk, on February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six; in all, nine hundred and thirty-seven dollars and sixty cents.

Mary H. C. Baird.

Payment to.

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay Mrs. Mary H. C. Baird, widow of the late Spencer F. Baird, twenty-five thousand dollars, in full compensation for the services and expenses of the said Spencer F. Baird during his administration of the office of commissioner of Fish and Fisheries, including rent of rooms for the use of said Commission from February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, to the time of his death, in August, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

prevention of epidemics.

Preventing etc., epidemic diseases.

The President of the United States is hereby authorized, in case of threatened or actual epidemic of cholera or yellow fever to use the unexpended balance of the sum appropriated therefor by the act

Vol. 24, p. 524.

approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, in aid of State and local boards or otherwise, in his discretion, in preventing and suppressing the spread of the same and for maintaining quarantine and maritime inspections at points of danger. UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Department of the Interior.

public buildings.

Repairs.

Repairs of the Interior Department and Pension buildings: For repairs of buildings, eight thousand dollars.

Capitol.

Repairs, etc.

For the Capitol: For work at Capitol, and for general repairs thereof, including wages of mechanics, workmen, and fresco-painter, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Elevator, House wing.

Power elevator: That not exceeding three thousand dollars of the unexpended balance of the appropriation made for an elevator for the House wing of the Capitol, in the act making appropriations

Vol. 24, p. 526.

for the sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, is hereby authorized to be used in constructing a power elevator and gallery thereto from the book vaults at the south terrace of the Capitol.

Steam-boilers, House wing.

Steam-boilers, House Wing of the Capitol: For new boilers for House wing, and for fitting up boiler vaults, and steam-pipes connected with the same, twelve thousand dollars.

Capitol grounds.

Improving the Capitol Grounds: For continuing the work of the improvement of the Capitol Grounds, and for care of the grounds, including pay of landscape architect, one clerk, and the pay of mechanics, gardners, and laborers, twenty thousand dollars.

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Capitol Terraces: For artificial pavement and for fountain in

Capitol terraces.

front of terrace, pavement in area between terrace and building, and for bronze lampposts and vases for north and south terraces, fifteen thousand dollars.

Lighting the Capitol and Grounds: For lighting the Capitol,

Lighting Capitol and grounds.

and grounds about the same, including the Botanic Garden, Senate and House stables; for gas and electric lighting; pay of superintendent of meters, lamplighters, gas-fitters, and for materials for gas and electric lighting, and for general repairs, twenty-four thousand dollars.

For the erection of four reservoires in the corridors of the Capitol

Drinking reservoirs.

Building for the purpose of supplying drinking water to the public, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Senate stables and engine-house: For renewal of portions of

Senate stables.

Repairs.

the roof on the Senate stable and fire-engine house, and for casual repairs of said buildings, four hundred dollars.

For the purchase by the Secretary of the Interior of that part of

Purchase of additional ground.

lot eleven, in square six hundred and eighty-three, situated in the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, as laid out and recorded in the original plat of the city and District aforesaid, lying directly north of the Senate stables, and containing six thousand and eighty-seven square feet, six thousand and eighty-seven dollars, upon proof of a perfect title and the execution to the Unit d States of a deed good and sufficient in law and in form approved by the Attorney-General; said ground to be used in connection with the Senate stables.

building for the library of congress.

Library Building.

For the building for the Library of Congress, as herein provided

expenses of building.

for, and for each and every purpose connected there until, including the cost of all professional and other personal services that the Chief of Engineers of the Army may deem necessary for the work and shall specially order five hundred thousand dollars.

This appropriation and all appropriations hereafter made, and all

To be under direction of Chief of Engineers, Army.

sums available from appropriations heretofore made for this purpose shall be expended under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Engineers of the Army, who shall have the control and management of all of said work and the employment of all persons connected therewith. And all contracts for the construction of said building, or any part thereof, shall be made by the Chief of Engineers of the Army, and so much of the act entitled “An act authorizing the construction

Library commission abolished.

of a building for the accommodation of the Congressional Library” approved April fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six

Vol. 24, p. 12.

as requires the construction of said building substantially according to the plan submitted to the Joint Select Committee on Additional Accommodations for the Library of Congress, by John L. Smithmeyer and so much of the first section as provides for a commission together with the eighth section of said act be and the same are hereby repealed, and the duties of said commission under said act are hereby devolved upon the Chief of Engineers of the Army, who shall annually report to Congress at the commencement of each session a detailed statement of all the proceedings under the provisions of this act, and hereafter, until otherwise ordered by Congress, no work shall be done in the construction of said Library except such as is herein provided for, and all contracts for work or materials not necessary

Contracts rescinded.

for the execution of the work contemplated herein are hereby rescinded. And all loss or damage occasioned thereby or arising under

Payment of damages.

said contracts, together with the value of the plan for a Library Building submitted to the Joint Select Committee on Additional Accommodations for the Library of Congress by John L. Smithmeyer in the Italian Renaissance style of Architecture, may be adjusted and 524FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. determined by the Secretary of the Interior, to be paid out of the

Provisos.

New plans.

sums heretofore or hereby appropriated: Provided, That before any further contracts are let for the construction of said building general plans for the entire contraction thereof shall be prepared by or under the direction of the Chief of Engineers of the Army, which plans shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Interior: And provided further, That

Limit of cost.

the total cost of said building shall not exceed four million dollars exclusive of appropriations heretofore made.

Pension Office Building.

fireproof building for the Pension Office: For slate base around galleries and corridors, three thousand dollars.

For the construction of skylights with adjustable sash, similar to the one now in use at the western front of the building, three thousand dollars.

For one elevator in the Pension Building, four thousand dollars.

For the purchase and pitting in position of two boiler-iron water-tanks, with necessary pipe connections from pumps, three thousand dollars.

For the improvement of the sewerage of building, five hundred dollars.

Removal of city post-office to Pension Building.

That the Postmaster-General be, and is hereby, granted authority to remove the Washington City post-office to the center of the court of the Pension Building in said city, and use such portion of said court as is hereafter specified for the principal post-office of said city, until

Provisos.

Space.

further action by Congress: Provided, That only a space of two hundred and ninety feet in length by ninety feet in width of said court shall be so occupied, and in such space there shall be set apart and arranged to the satisfaction to the Architect of the Capitol a compartment, or compartments, for the accommodation of the post-offices of the Senate and House of Representatives: and to defray the expense of such removal and for fitting up and furnishing the said post-office there is hereby appropriated five thousand five hundred dollars, or so

General Land Office and Education Bureau not to be removed.

Vol. 24, p. 525.

much thereof as may be necessary: Provided further, That so much of the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, as requires the removal of the General Land Office and the Bureau of Education to said Pension Building be, and the same is hereby repealed.

expenses of the collection of revenue from sales of public lands.

Sales of public lands.

Salaries, register and receivers.

Salaries and commissions of registers and receivers: For salaries and commissions of registers of land offices and receivers of public moneys at district land offices, at not exceeding three thousand dollars each, five hundred and twenty-four thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses, land offices.

Contingent expenses of land offices: For clerk hire, rent, and other incidental expenses of the several land offices, one hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars.

Depositing moneys.

Expenses of depositing public moneys: For expenses of depositing money received from the disposal of public lands, ten thousand dollars.

Timber depredations.

Depredations on public timber: To meet the expenses of protecting timber on the public lands, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Protecting from illegal entries.

Protecting public lands: For the protection of public lands from illegal and fraudulent entry or appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars.

Hearings in land entries.

Expenses of hearings in land entries: For expenses of hearings held by order of the General Land Office, to determine whether alleged fraudulent entries are of that character or have been made in compliance with law, thirty thousand dollars.

swampland claims.

Settlement of claims for swampland and swampland indemnity: For salaries and expenses of agents employed in adjusting claims for swamp-lands, and for indemnity for swamplands, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.525 twenty-thousand dollars: Provided, That agents and others employed

Proviso.

Per diem for agents.

under this and the appropriations for “Depredations on public timber” and “Protecting public lands,” while traveling on duty, shall be allowed per diem, in lieu of subsistence, at a rate not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses for transportation.

Reproducing plats of surveys: To enable the Commissioner of

Reproducing worn plats, etc.

the General Land Office to continue to reproduce worn and defaced official plats of surveys on file, and other plats constituting a part of the records of said office, and also to furnish local land offices with the same, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Transcripts of records and plats: For furnishing transcripts

Transcripts from records.

of records and plats, and paying therefor, twelve thousand five hundred dollars, to be expended” under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

surveying the public lands.

Survey of public lands.

For surveys and resurveys of public lands one hundred thousand

Expenses

dollars, at rates not exceeding nine dollars per lineal mile for standard and meander lines, seven dollars for township, and five dollars for section lines, except that as to mountainous lands or lands covered with dense timber or under brush, the rate shall not exceed thirteen dollars per mile for standard and meander lines, eleven dollars for township and seven dollars for section lines, when the survey is made upon the order of the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That in expending

Provisos.

Preference to settled townships.

this appropriation preference shall be given in favor of Surveying townships occupied, in whole or in part, by actual settlers: and the surveys shall be confined to lands adapted to agriculture and lines of reservations. And of the sum hereby appropriated not exceeding twenty thousand dollars may be expended for the examination of Surveys in the field, to test the accuracy of the work, including in this, and if found necessary by the Secretary of the Interior, the resurvey

Resurveys.

of township thirty south of range four west of Willamette meridian, in the State of Oregon, and to prevent payment for fraudulent and imperfect surveys returned by deputy surveyors: and for inspecting mineral deposits, coalfields, and timber districts, and for making such other surveys or examinations as may be required for identification of lands for purposes of evidence in any suit or proceeding in behalf of the United States: Provided further, That the Secretary

Nebraska and Iowa.

Transfer of land records to.

of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized to transfer to the Secretary of state of the States of Nebraska and Iowa, or to such officers as may be entitled to receive them, the field-notes, maps, records, and other papers appertaining to land surveys in said States which are now stored in the district land-office at Lincoln, Nebraska: and the office of surveyor-general for the district of Nebraska

Surveyor-general abolished.

and Iowa is hereby abolished: Provided, That the aforesaid field-notes, maps, records, and other papers pertaining to the State of Nebraska shall not be delivered to the proper authorities until said State shall have provided by law for the safe keeping of the

Safe-keeping, etc., of records.

same as public records, and for the allowance of free access to field-notes, maps, records; and other papers by the authorities of the United States, as provided by section twenty-two hundred and

R. S., sec. 2221, p. 390.

twenty-one of the Revised Statutes of the United States, the State of Iowa having heretofore enacted the requisite legislation.

For survey of confirmed private land claims in New Mexico, at rates

New Mexico, private land claims.

prescribed by law, three thousand dollars.

For care and preservation of abandoned military reservations transferred

Abandoned military reservations.

to the control of the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of an act of Congress approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 23, p. 103.

eighty-four, two thousand dollars.

526FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. united states geological survey.

Geological Survey.

Pay of scientific assistants.

For salaries of the scientific assistants of the geological Survey: For five geologists, at four thousand dollars each;

For two geologists, at three thousand dollars each;

For one geologist, two thousand seven hundred dollars:

For two geologists, at two thousand four hundred dollars each;

For two geologists, at two thousand dollars each;

For one paleontologist, four thousand dollars;

For one paleontologist, two thousand dollars;

For one chemist, three thousand dollars;

For one chemist, two thousand dollars;

For one chief geographer, two thousand seven hundred dollars;

For three geographers, at two thousand five hundred dollars each;

For one general assistant, three thousand dollars;

For three topographers, at two thousand dollars each: in all, sixty-seven thousand seven hundred dollars.

Expenses.

For general expenses of the Geological Survey: For the Geological Survey, and the classification of the public lands, and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and the products of the national domain, and to continue the preparation of a geological map of the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in the field and office, and all other necessary expenses, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, namely: For pay of skilled laborers and various temporary employees, fifteen thousand dollars;

Topographic Surveys.

For topographic surveys in various portions of the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the cost of all instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, one hundred and ninety-nine thousand dollars;

Geological surveys.

For geological surveys in the various portions of the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and office, the cost of all instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, one hundred thousand dollars.

Paleontological researches.

For paleontologic researches relating to the geology of the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the cost of all materials and instruments, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, forty thousand dollars:

Chemical and physical researches.

For chemical and physical researches relating to the geology of the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the maintenance of the laboratory, the cost of instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, seventeen thousand dollars;

Illustrations.

For the preparation of the illustrations of the Geological Survey, including the pay of temporary employees, the cost of apparatus, instruments, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, sixteen thousand dollars:

Storage reservoirs in arid region.

Investigation.

For the purpose of investigating the extent to which the arid region of the United States can be redeemed by irrigation, and the segregation of the irrigable lands in such arid region, and for the selection

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of sites for reservoirs and other hydraulic works necessary for the storage and utilization of water for irrigation and the prevention of floods and overflows, and to make the necessary maps, including the pay of employees in field and in office, the cost of all instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, the work to be performed by the Geological Survey, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary. And the

Report.

Director of the Geological Survey under the supervision of the Secretary of the Interior shall make a report to Congress on the first Monday in December of each year, showing in detail how the said FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.527 money has been expended, the amount used for actual survey and engineer work in the field in locating sites for reservoires and an itemized account of the expenditures under this appropriation. And all

Lands reserved from sale.

the lands which may hereafter be designated or selected by such United States surveys for sites for reservoirs, ditches or canals for irrigation purposes and all the lands made susceptible of irrigation by such reservoirs, ditches or canals are from this time henceforth hereby reserved from sale as the property of the United States, and shall not be subject after the passage of this act, to entry, settlement or occupation until further provided by law:

Provided, That the President may at any time in his discretion by

Proviso.

Reopening of lands to settlement.

proclamation open any portion or all of the lands reserved by this provision to settlement under the homestead laws.

For the preparation of the report on the mineral resources of the

Mineral resources report.

United States, including the pay of temporary employees, and all necessary expenses connected therewith, ten thousand dollars.

For the purchase of necessary books for the library, and the payment

Books, etc.

for the transmission of public documents through the Smithsonian exchange, five thousand dollars; in all, five hundred and two thousand dollars.

Protection and improvement of Hot Springs, Arkansas: For

Hot Springs, Ark.

providing a system of reservoirs, pumps, and piping, and for other purposes necessary to the collection and economical distribution of the hot water, thirty-one thousand dollars.

For improvement of free bathhouse and bathing-pools, five thousand dollars.

Miscellaneous Objects.

Miscellaneous.

government hospital for the insane.

Government Hospital for the Insane.

For current expenses of the Government Hospital for the Insane:

Expenses.

For support, clothing, and treatment in the Government Hospital for the Insane of the insane from the Army and Navy, Marine Corps, and Revenue-Cutter Service, persons charged with or convicted of crimes against the United States, inmates of the National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and of all persons who have become insane since their entry into the military or naval service of the United States, and who are indigent, two hundred and one thousand three hundred and fifteen dollars; and not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars of this sum may be expended in defraying the expenses of the removal of patients to their friends.

For the buildings and grounds of the Government Hospital for the Insane, as follows:

For general repairs and improvements, twelve thousand dollars.

For special improvements, as follows:

For the construction and completion of an infirmary building for the sick, including all heating and ventilating apparatus for the same, twenty-five thousand dollars.

For water-tank and connections, standpipe, and fire-escape, four thousand five hundred dollars.

For cementing and finishing the basement of dining-hall, for the recreation of inmates, one thousand two hundred dollars.

columbia institution for the deaf and dumb.

Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb.

Current expenses of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb:

Expenses.

For support of the institution, including salaries and incidental expenses, and for books and illustrative apparatus, and for general repairs, and improvements, fifty-two thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That no more than twenty-five thousand

Proviso.

Wages.

dollars of said sum shall be expended for salaries and wages.

528FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.

Educating feeble-minded children.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the education of feeble-minded children belonging to the District of Columbia,

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as provided for in the act approved June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, two thousand five hundred dollars.

howard university.

Howard University.

Maintenance.

For maintenance of the Howard University, to be used in payment of part of the salaries of the officers, professors and teachers, and other regular employees of the university, the balance of which will be paid from donations and other sources, eighteen thousand five hundred dollars.

For tools, materials, and wages of instructors for industrial Department, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For repairs of buildings, three thousand dollars.

For the erection of fire escapes and stand pipes, four hundred dollars.

education in alaska.

Education in Alaska.

For the industrial and primary education of the children of school age in the Territory of Alaska, without reference to race, forty thousand dollars. freedmen’s hospital and asylum.

Freedmen’s Hospital and Asylum.

Expenses.

For the Freedmen’s Hospital and Asylum, Washington, District of Columbia, as follows:

For subsistence, twenty-two thousand dollars;

For salaries and compensation of the surgeon-in-chief, not to exceed three thousand dollars, two assistant surgeons, clerk, engineer, matron, nurses, laundresses, cooks, teamsters, watchmen, and laborers, fourteen thousand dollars;

For rent of hospital buildings and grounds, four thousand dollars:

For fuel and light, clothing, bedding, forage, transportation, medicines and medical supplies, repairs and furniture, and other absolutely necessary expenses, eleven thousand five hundred dollars.

For reading-matter for patients, twenty-five dollars;

For one engine, three hundred and fifty dollars; in all, fifty-one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars;

Columbia Hospital for Women.

Repairs, etc.

Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying-in Asylum: For extension of laundry and for machinery and engine; elevator; remodeling heating apparatus, including new boiler to supply deficiency in heat and provide power for laundry engine and elevator pumps; repairs and reconstruction of iron fence; and for general repairs,

Half from District revenues.

eleven thousand three hundred dollars. One-half of said sum to be paid from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and one-half out of the revenues of the District of Columbia.

indian affairs.

Indian Affairs.

Western Miami Indians.

Per capita.

Western Miami Indians: For the payment per capita, under such regulations for the protection of minors as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, to the Western Miami Indians from the funds to their credit in the Treasury of the United States, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and Piankeshaw Indians.

Per capita.

Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and Piankeshaw Indians: For the payment per capita, under such regulations for the protection of minors as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, to the Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and Piankeshaw Indians, forty thousand dollars, to be charged to said Indians on the books of the Treasury, and the bonds representing the amount paid shall become the property of the United States.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.529 census of the state of florida.

Florida.

To pay to the State of Florida the expenses of taking the census of said State in pursuance of

Census expenses.

the “Act to provide for taking the tenth and subsequent censuses,” approved March third, eighteen hundred

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and seventy-nine, nine thousand three hundred, and twenty-six dollars and twenty-one cents. civil service commission.

Civil Service Commission.

For expenses of examinations held elsewhere than at Washington,

Expenses of examinations.

including rent of rooms and furniture and reasonable fees to janitors, two hundred and fifty dollars, and of this sum one hundred and twenty-nine dollars shall be available to pay expenses incurred in the fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. UNDER THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Smithsonian Institution.

International exchanges: For expenses of the system of International

International exchanges.

exchanges between the United States and foreign countries, under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, fifteen thousand dollars.

North American ethnology: For the purpose of continuing

North American ethnology.

ethnological researches among the American Indians, under the direction of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, forty thousand dollars.

Under the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution as Director of

National Museum.

the National Museum.

National Museum, heating and lighting: For expense of heating,

Heating, lighting, etc.

lighting, and electrical and telephonic service for the National Museum, twelve thousand dollars.

Preservation of collections of the National Museum: For

Preserving, etc., collections.

the preservation, exhibition, and increase of the collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government, and from other sources, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Furniture and fixtures of the National Museum: For cases,

Furniture, etc.

furniture, fixtures, and appliances required for the exhibition and safekeeping of the collections of the National Museum, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, forty thousand dollars.

That the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall submit to

Detailed statement to be submitted.

Congress at its next session a detailed statement of the expenditures of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, under appropriations for “International Exchanges.” “North American Ethnology,” and the “National Museum.” and annually thereafter a detailed statement of expenditures under said appropriations shall be submitted to Congress at the beginning of each regular session thereof.

INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION.

Interstate-Commerce Commission.

For salaries of Commissioners, as provided by the “Act to regulate

Salaries.

commerce.” thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars:

For salary of secretary, as provided by the “Act to regulate commerce,” three thousand five hundred dollars.

For all other necessary expenditures to enable the Commission to

Expenses.

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give effect to and execute the provisions of the said “Act to regulate commerce.” one hundred and nine thousand dollars; in all, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

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Detailed statement to be made.

That hereafter it shall be the duty of the Interstate Commerce Commission to include in their annual report to Congress a statement showing in detail their expenditures for each fiscal year, including the number of persons employed and the amount of compensation to each.

UNDER THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

armories and arsenals.

Armories and arsenals.

Rock Island.

For the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois, as follows;

For completing armory-shop K, an iron finishing shop, seventeen thousand two hundred dollars.

For continuing storehouse K, thirty-five thousand dollars.

For new office: For putting concrete floors in basement: plastering basement walls and ceilings; gas-machine and fixtures: plumbing in second story: making shelves, drawers, and pigeon holes for vaults: replacing wooden outside steps with granite: office furniture and fixtures, and connecting water arrangements with elevated tank and reservoir, nine thousand dollars.

For machinery and shop-fixtures, ten thousand dollars.

For general care, preservation, and improvements: for building new roads; for care and preservation of the water-power: for painting and care and preservation of permanent buildings, bridges, and shores of the island; for building fences, grading grounds, and repairs and extension of railroad, ten thousand dollars.

For permanent shafting underground through north end of arsenal shops by brick tunnels between shops; gearing, and so forth, from shop “A” to shop “I,” twenty thousand dollars.

Bridge expenses.

For the Rock Island Bridge as follows;

For care, preservation, and expense of maintaining and operating the draw, nine thousand dollars.

Reconstructing dam.

For the reconstruction of the Government dam at the Rock Island Arsenal, and for the immediate construction of a temporary dam to furnish water-power for said arsenal and to be used as a cofferdam when the permanent dam is reconstructed, two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be

Proviso.

Liability of the Government.

expended under the direction of the Secretary of War: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be construed or held as importing or implying any obligation on the part of the United States to maintain said dam or works by reason of any obligation to said Moline Water-Power Company, and no money hereby appropriated shall he expended until the Moline Water-Power Company shall agree that no liability on the part of the Government to maintain the dam, water-power, or other works in connection therewith exists whenever the Government shall see fit to relinquish the use of said power:

Reconveyance of water-power.

Provided further, That whenever the Government shall cease to maintain or use said water-power, it shall reconvey in fee simple, to said Moline Water-Power Company, its right and title to use the same.

For repairs of draw-pier of the Rock Island Bridge, fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

For repairs of dykes and embankments of the water-power pool, and for dredging and scouring out mud in said pool, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Kennebec Arsenal, Maine.

Kennebec Arsenal, Maine: For repairs to walks, grounds, sewers, drains, and for new and necessary sewers and drains, two thousand dollars.

For introducing city water and for necessary changes and repairs in plumbing work, two thousand dollars.

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Springfield Arsenal, Springfield, Massachusetts: For repairs

Springfield, Mass.

and preservation of grounds, buildings, and machinery not used for manufacturing purposes, fifteen thousand dollars.

For shop fixtures for new milling shop at the National Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts, consisting of shafting, couplings, pillow-blocks, hangers, and pulleys, ten thousand dollars.

Benicia Arsenal, Benicia, California: For building reservoir

Benicia, Cal.

for additional water-supply, sixteen thousand dollars.

Piccatiny Powder-Depot, Dover, New Jersey: For completing

Piccatiny powder-depot, Dover, N. J.

magazine number four, eighteen thousand dollars; for repairing magazine number one, one thousand one hundred and fifty dollars; in all, nineteen thousand one hundred and fifty dollars.

Sandy Hook Proving-Ground, New Jersey: For cleaning,

Proving-ground, Sandy Hook.

leveling, and grading grounds, building and repairing roads, two thousand dollars.

Testing-machine, Watertown Arsenal: For labor and material

Watertown testing-machine.

in caring for, preserving, and operating the United States testing-machine at Watertown Arsenal, including new tools and appliances, ten thousand dollars.

Watervliet Arsenal, West Troy, New York: For a hand-power

Watervliet Arsenal, West Troy, N. Y.

loading-crane, fifty tons capacity, for use in shops, three thousand dollars;

For two traveling cranes, thirty tons capacity, for use in workshops, twenty-four thousand dollars:

For crab, blocks, hooks, chains, and so forth, capacity fifty tons, for shrinkage-pit, four thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars.

For new machinery to bring the plant up to a modern standard, and to replace that which is obsolete and worn out, five thousand dollars;

For necessary railway facilities in arsenal grounds, connecting shops with Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Railroad, Erie Canal, and with the Hudson River, eight thousand four hundred and fifty-eight dollars;

For replacing the present old and unsuitable wooden bridge over the Erie Canal with an iron bridge adapted to the present wants of the arsenal, capacity one hundred and thirty tons, fifteen thousand dollars;

For two steam-boilers for running steam-engine at shops, and for heating purposes, eight thousand dollars; in all, sixty-eight thousand three hundred and eight dollars.

That the sum of ten thousand dollars is hereby appropriated to

Augusta, Ga.

bore, construct, and equip an artesian well at the United States arsenal in the village of Summerville, near the city of Augusta, Georgia, the money to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War.

Repair of arsenals: For repairs of smaller arsenals, and to

Repairs.

meet such unforeseen expenditures at arsenals as accidents or other contingencies during the year may render necessary, fifty thousand dollars.

buildings and grounds in and around washington.

Buildings and grounds, Washington.

Improvement and care.

For the improvement and care of public grounds as follows:

For improvement and maintenance of grounds south of the Executive Mansion, six thousand dollars.

For ordinary care of greenhouses and nursery, two thousand dollars.

For ordinary care of Lafayette Square, one thousand dollars. For ordinary care of Franklin Square, one thousand dollars.

For continuing improvement of reservation numbered seventeen, and site of old canal, northwest of same, ten thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

That no part thereof shall be expended upon other than property belonging to the United States.

532FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.

For construction and repair of post-and-chain fences, removal and repair of high iron fences around reservations, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For manure, and hauling the same, five thousand dollars.

For painting watchmen’s lodges, iron fences, vases, lamps, lampposts, and settees, seven hundred and fifty dollars.

For purchase and repair of seats, one thousand dollars.

For purchase and repair of tools, two thousand dollars.

For trees, tree and plant stakes, lime, whitewashing, and stock for nursery, three thousand dollars.

For removing snow and ice, one thousand two hundred dollars.

For flowerpots, twine, baskets, wire, splints, moss, and lycopodium, one thousand dollars.

For care, construction, and repair of fountains in the public grounds, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For abating nuisances, five hundred dollars.

For improvement, care, and maintenance of various reservations, twelve thousand dollars.

For improvement, maintenance, and care of Smithsonian Grounds, including construction of asphalt roads and paths, ten thousand dollars.

For improvement and care of Judiciary Square, including grounds around the Pension Building, and asphalt walks leading to City Hall, five thousand dollars.

Concrete pavements.

That under appropriations herein contained no contract shall be made for making or repairing concrete or asphalt pavements in Washington City at a higher price than two dollars per square yard for a finality equal to the best laid in the District of Columbia prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and with a base of not less than six inches in thickness.

Executive Mansion.

Repairs, fuel, etc.

For repairs and fuel of the Executive Mansion as follows:

For care, repair, repainting, and refurnishing the Executive Mansion, sixteen thousand dollars to be expended by contract or otherwise, as the President may determine.

For fuel for the Executive Mansion, greenhouses, and stable, three thousand dollars.

For care and necessary repair of greenhouses, four thousand dollars.

For renewing entire superstructure of one greenhouse connected with the Executive Mansion and grounds, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Lighting Executive Mansion and public grounds.

Lighting the Executive Mansion and public grounds: For gas, pay of lamplighters, gas-fitters, and laborers: purchase, erection, and repair of lamps and lampposts: purchase of matches, and for repairs of all kinds: fuel and lights for office, office-stables, watchmen’s lodges, and for the greenhouses at the nursery,

Proviso.

Maximum price lamp.

fourteen thousand dollars: Provided, That for each six-foot burner not connected with a meter in the lamps on the public grounds no more than twenty dollars shall be paid per lamp for gas, including lighting, cleaning, and keeping in repair the lamps, under any expenditure provided for in this act: and said lamps shall burn not less than two thousand six hundred hours per annum: and authority is hereby given to substitute other illuminating material for the same or less price, and to use so much of the sum hereby appropriated as may be necessary for that purpose.

Water-pipes and fire-plugs.

Repairs, etc.

Repair of water-pipes and fireplugs: For repairing and extending water-pipes, purchase of apparatus to clean them, purchase of hose, and cleaning the springs and repairing and renewing the pipes of the same that supply the Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and the building for the State, War, and Navy Departments, two thousand five hundred dollars.

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For furnishing a full supply of water for all purposes to the Executive Mansion by connecting the Mansion by a twelve inch main with the thirty-six inch water-main on L street, five thousand three hundred dollars.

Telegraph to connect the Capitol with the Departments

Government telegraph.

and Government Printing Office: For care and repair of existing lines, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Washington Monument: For completion of the Washington

Washington monument.

Expenses.

Monument, namely: For earth-tilling and grading around the monument, in accordance with existing law; insertion of memorial tablets presented for that purpose in the interior walls of the monument; office expenses, and every purpose connected with the completion of the monument, twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War.

For the care and maintenance of the Washington Monument and

Care and maintenance.

the operation of the elevator and machinery connected therewith, namely: For one custodian, at one hundred dollars per month; one Steam engineer, at eighty dollars per month: one assistant steam engineer, at sixty dollars per month; one fireman, at fifty dollars per month; one assistant fireman, at forty-five dollars per month: one conductor of car, at seventy-five dollars per month: one attendant on floor, at forty-five dollars per month: one attendant on top, at forty-five dollars per month: three night and day watchmen, at sixty dollars each per month; coal, one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; oil, waste, packing, and repairs to engine and boiler, five hundred dollars; contingencies, ninety dollars; in all, ten thousand five hundred dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary

To be under Secretary of War.

of War, who is hereby and hereafter charged with the custody, care, and protection of the monument.

And the joint commission created by the act of August second,

Joint commission dissolved.

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eighteen hundred and seventy-six, for the completion of the Washington Monument, having completed the work intrusted to it, is, at its own request, dissolved, and the unexpended balances of appropriations for this work, as well as the amount herein appropriated, shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War: and the Washington National Monument Society is hereby continued

Washington National Monument Society continued.

with the same powers as provided in the act of August second, eighteen hundred and seventy-six, creating the joint commission aforesaid; and the Secretary of War is hereby directed to set apart a room for the deposit of the archives of the Washington National

Room for.

Monument Society (as also for the records of the joint commission dissolved) and for the continuous use of said society in the building now being erected by the said society with funds collected by it for its use and for the public comfort.

Building for Army Medical Museum and Library: For a

Medical Museum.

cremating furnace, to be used in connection with the laboratories, three hundred and seventy-five dollars.

For cases, shelving, and appliances for new anatomical and biological laboratories, eight hundred and fifty dollars.

For additional cases for the Museum hall, seven hundred and seventy-five dollars.

Old Museum Building and Annex: For additional amount for

Old Museum building

Repairs.

the completion of needed repairs and improvements on the old Museum Building and Annex on Tenth street, between E and F, now occupied by the record and pension division of the Surgeon-General’s Office, as follows: To complete plumbing, including the purchase of a supply tank, pump, and gas-engine, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Mississippi River Commission: For salaries and traveling expenses

Mississippi River Commission.

of the Mississippi River Commission, and for salaries and traveling expenses of assistant engineers under them, and for office expenses and contingencies, thirty-five thousand dollars.

534FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. military posts.

Military posts.

Construction, etc.

For the construction of buildings at and the enlargement of such military posts as in the judgment of the Secretary of War may be necessary, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Fort Riley.

Cavalry and Artillery School, Fort Riley, Kansas: For continuing the work of buildings for the cavalry and artillery school, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Denver.

Military post at Denver, Colorado: For continuing the work of constructing necessary buildings, fifty thousand dollars.

Fort Robinson, Nebr.

Military post at Fort Robinson, Nebraska: For completing the work of constructing necessary buildings, thirty thousand dollars.

Fort Niobrara, Nebr.

Military post at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska: For completing the work of constructing necessary buildings, thirty thousand dollars.

Fort Meade.

Additional land.

Fort Meade Military Reservation, Dakota: For the purchase of certain land adjoining the military reservation of Fort Meade Dakota, known as the McMillan addition, for the purpose of obtaining a water supply for the post, three thousand dollars, or so much

Proviso.

Title.

New York.

thereof as may be necessary: Provided, That a good and sufficient title to the property shall first be vested in the United States.

New York, New York: For completing the work of remodeling the old Produce Exchange building, eighty-five thousand dollars:

Proviso.

To be completed without delay.

provided, That the Secretary of War shall cause the public building in New York City, erected in place of the old Produce Exchange, to be completed and occupied without unnecessary delay: and to facilitate the work on said building, all expenditures upon the same including those from the appropriations for the support of the Army, shall be subject to the control and direction of the Secretary of War.

Yellowstone Park.

Protection and improvement of the Yellowstone National Park: For the construction and improvement of suitable roads and bridges within the park, under the supervision and direction of an engineer officer detailed by the Secretary of War for that purpose, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Signal Service.

Pay of civilian employees.

For the following civilian employees after September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at annual salaries stated, in the office Chief Signal Officer, namely: One chief clerk, two thousand dollars: two clerks of class three: three clerks of class two (including one stenographer): one chief draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; one foreman of printing, one thousand four hundred dollars; one chief mechanic, one thousand two hundred dollars: two draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: two telegraph operators at one thousand two hundred dollars each: two telegraph operators, at one thousand dollars each: two telegraph operators, at nine hundred dollars each: thirty-five clerks, class one (including not more than three stenographers); twenty-five clerks, at one thousand dollars each: ten clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: two copyists and typewriters, at eight hundred and forty dollars each: two copyists and typewriters, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; two watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: four skilled artisans (either machinists, instrument-makers, carpenters or engineers), at eight hundred and forty dollars each: one janitor, seven hundred and twenty dollars: two assistant janitors, at six hundred dollars each: five laborers, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; one battery man, seven hundred and twenty dollars: two messengers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each: two messengers, at four hundred and twenty dollars each: in all, ninety-five thousand four hundred and sixteen

Proviso.

dollars and sixty-seven cents; Provided, That any person performing FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.535 duty in any capacity as officer, clerk, or otherwise, in the office of

Transfer of officers, etc.

the Chief Signal Officer at the date of the passage of this act, who has heretofore been paid as an enlisted man in the Signal Corps, and whose office employment or place is specifically provided for herein, under the direction of the Secretary of War, may be continued in such office, clerkship, or employment without a new appointment thereto after September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. observation and report of storms.

Observation and report of storms.

To be expended by the Secretary of War: For expenses of the meteorological observation and report, by telegraph, signal, or otherwise, announcing the probable approach and force of storms, for the benefit of commerce and agriculture of the United States, as follows:

For the manufacture, purchase, and repair of meteorological instruments,

Instruments.

and expenses in connection therewith, including those already issued and to be issued to voluntary unpaid observers, and the Secretary of War shall establish regulations respecting such issue, three thousand dollars.

For telegraphing reports, messages, and other meteorological information

Telegraphing.

in connection with the observation and report of storms, one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

For expenses of storm, cautionary, offshore, cold-wave, and other

Storm signals.

signals on the sea, lake, and Gulf coasts of the United States, and in the interior, announcing the probable approach and force of storms, including the pay of observers, services of operators, lanterns, and flags, ten thousand dollars.

For manufacture, purchase, and repair of instrument shelters, and

Instrument shelters.

expenses in connection therewith, five hundred dollars.

For rent, hire of civilian employees, furniture, light, stationery,

Contingent expenses outside of Washington.

For river and flood observations, and expenses in connection therewith,

River and flood observations.

nine thousand dollars.

For expenses (including paper, forms, printing and lithographing

Maps and bulletins.

supplies, hire of civilian printers and engravers) of preparing, printing, distributing, and displaying weather maps or weather bulletins, and for the maintenance of a printing office, under the direction of the Chief Signal Officer, in the city of Washington, for the printing of the necessary orders, circulars, maps, or bulletins, as may be necessary to carry into effect the appropriations made for the support of the Signal Service, fifteen thousand dollars.

For observations, and expenses incidental thereto, announcing the

Cotton region reports.

probable approach and severity of frosts or rains, for the benefit of the cotton region of the United States, seven thousand dollars.

For maintenance and repair of military and sea-coast telegraph

Mi1itary telegraph lines.

lines, including rent of offices, salaries of civilian operators and repairmen, lights, stoves and fixtures, supplies, and general repairs, twenty-three thousand seven hundred dollars: and of this amount not exceeding seven hundred dollars may be used for the rental of such cable and land wires as may, in the opinion of the Chief Signal Officer, be necessary to secure connection between the Point Reyes military telegraph line and the signal-office in San Francisco, California

pay. For pay of one brigadier-general and fourteen second lieutenants,

Pay, etc., of officers and men.

mounted, twenty-six thousand five hundred dollars: for longevity pay to officers of the Signal Corps, to be paid with current monthly pay, four thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars: for pay 536FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. of not exceeding one hundred and twenty-five sergeants, twenty corporals, and one hundred and seventy-five privates, including payment due on discharge, to men now in the service, one hundred and forty-one thousand five hundred and sixteen dollars and eighty-two

Provisos.

Not to be used for clerks in Washington.

Mileage.

cents: Provided, That no part of this money shall be used in payment of enlisted men of the Signal Corps on clerical or messenger duty at the office of the Chief Signal Officer; for mileage to officers when traveling on Signal Service duty under orders, two thousand five hundred dollars: Provided further, That this amount shall be disbursed under the same limitations prescribed for payment of mileage to officers in the act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine: for commutation of quarters to commissioned officers at places where there are no public quarters, four thousand seven hundred and fifty-two dollars: in all, one hundred and eighty thousand and forty-three dollars and eighty-two cents. And the

Detail from Army.

Secretary of War is authorized, in his discretion, to detail for the service in the Signal Corps not to exceed five commissioned officers of the Regular Army, to be exclusive of the second lieutenants of the Signal Corps authorized by law; and the Regular Army officers herein authorized to be detailed for the Signal Corps shall receive their pay and allowances from the appropriation for the support of the Army: and no money herein appropriated shall be used for pay

Number of second lieutenants limited.

and allowances of second lieutenants appointed or to be appointed from the sergeants of the Signal Corps-under the provisions of the

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act approved June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, in excess of the number of fourteen, or for the pay and allowances of exceeding three hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps. subsistence.

Subsistence.

For commutation of rations of not exceeding, after September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three hundred and twenty Signal Service enlisted men of the Signal Corps, and for sales of subsistence stores to officers and enlisted men of said Corps, as authorized by

R.S., sec. 1144, p. 207.

section eleven hundred and forty-four of the Revised Statutes, and paragraph twenty-one hundred and ninety-nine of the Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, one hundred and five thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars and eighty-two cents. regular supplies.

Regular supplies.

Fuel.

Fuel: For various offices on the United States telegraph lines, and at stations of observation outside of Washington, District of Columbia (for fires the year round when needed), and for sales of the regulation allowance to officers of the Signal Corps, as allowed by section

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eight of the act of Congress approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight (twentieth Statutes at Large, page one hundred and fifty), seven thousand dollars.

Commutation of fuel.

Commutation of fuel: For commutation of fuel for not exceeding, after September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps on duty at the office of the Chief Signal Officer and at signal-stations throughout the United States, thirty-four thousand five hundred and forty dollars.

Forage.

Forage: For forage for fourteen public animals (four to be horses), as allowed by paragraph eighteen hundred and eighty-six of the Army Regulations, one thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars; straw for fourteen public animals, as allowed by paragraph eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, ninety-eight dollars; for forage for thirteen horses actually kept by officers in the public service, as allowed by paragraph eighteen hundred and ninety and twenty-three hundred FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.537 and eighty-five, Army Regulations, and the act making appropriations for the support of the Army approved February twenty-fourth,

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eighteen hundred and eighty-one, at one hundred and five dollars each per annum, one thousand three hundred and sixty-five dollars; for straw for private horses actually kept by officers in the public service, as allowed by paragraphs eighteen hundred and ninety and twenty-three hundred and eighty-five, Army Regulations, and the act making appropriations for the support of the Army approved February twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, at eight dollars and forty cents each per annum, one hundred and nine dollars and twenty cents; in all, three thousand four hundred and forty-two dollars and twenty cents.

incidental expenses.

Incidental expenses.

For horse and mule shoes, nails, and expenses for shoeing once each month for fourteen animals, at one dollar and fifty cents each per month (paragraph three hundred and one, Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty-one), two hundred and fifty-two dollars.

For shoes, nails, and expenses of shoeing once each month for thirteen horses actually kept by officers in the public service, at one dollar and fifty cents each per month (paragraph three hundred and one, Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty-one), two hundred and thirty-four dollars.

For blacksmith’s supplies, tools, lathes, and materials, one hundred dollars.

For veterinary supplies, thirty dollars.

For interment of officers and men, one hundred and fifty dollars.

transportation.

Transportation.

For transportation of officers of the Signal Corps (including their baggage) when traveling on duty under orders, to be in lieu of actual cost of transportation; for transportation of the enlisted men of the Signal Corps or civilian employees (including their baggage) when traveling on duty under orders: transportation of material, animals, and fluids as per paragraphs seventeen hundred and seventeen and nineteen hundred and fifty-eight, Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty-one; for freights, wharfages, tolls, and ferriages, drayages, and cartages, and for the purchase of special delivery stamps, twenty-two thousand, dollars.

For purchase of necessary harness and other articles and expenses of repairs to means of transportation, one hundred and fifty dollars.

barracks and quarters.

Barracks and quarters.

For commutation of quarters to not exceeding, after September

Commutation.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps on duty at office of the Chief Signal Officer and at signal stations throughout the United States, fifty-six thousand four hundred and eighty-four dollars. medical department. For medical attendance and medicines for officers and enlisted men

Medical attendance.

of the Signal Corps, two thousand seven hundred dollars. national cemeteries.

National cemeteries.

For national cemeteries: For maintaining and improving national

Maintenance, etc.

cemeteries, including fuel for superintendents of national cemeteries, pay of laborers and other employees, purchase of tools and materials, one hundred thousand dollars.

538FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.

Superintendents.

For superintendents of national cemeteries: For pay of seventy-four superintendents of national cemeteries, sixty thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars

Headstones.

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States, and other burial places under the acts of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and February third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, eighty-five thousand dollars.

Roadways.

Repairs OF roadways to national cemeteries: For repairing the roadways to national cemeteries which have been constructed by special authority of Congress, sixteen thousand dollars.

Marietta, Ga.

National cemetery near Marietta, Georgia: That the sum of five thousand dollars, appropriated by the sundry civil

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appropriation act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, for the construction of a roadway to the national cemetery near Marietta, Georgia, is hereby authorized to be expended in the construction of said road way without the limitation imposed by said act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

Antietam, Maryland.

National cemetery, Antietam, Maryland: For the construction of a macadam road from Antietam Station to the Antietam, Maryland, National Cemetery, fifteen thousand dollars.

Monument, etc., at Mound City, Kans.

Soldiers’ Monument at Mound City, Kansas: To enable the Secretary of War to collect the bodies of Union soldiers buried in towns adjacent to Mound City, Kansas, and to reinter the same in the military cemetery near Mound City, and to erect therein a suitable monument, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Burial of indigent soldiers.

Burial of indigent soldiers: For expenses of burying in the Arlington National Cemetery, or in cemeteries in the District of Columbia indigent Ex-Union soldiers who die in the District of Columbia, one thousand dollars. Said sum to be disbursed by the Secretary of War, at a cost not exceeding fifty dollars for such burial expenses in each case, exclusive of cost of grave.

Monuments, etc.

Gettysburgh.

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Monuments or tablets at Gettysburg: That the appropriation of fifteen thousand dollars, made by the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, for the erection of monuments or memorial tablets for the proper marking of the position of each of the commands of the regular Army engaged at Gettysburg, be, and

Purchase of land.

the same is hereby, made available for the purchase of land upon which to erect the monuments and tablets.

Newburgh, N. Y.

Monument at Washington’s headquarters.

For the completion of the monument at Washington’s Headquarters at Newburgh, New York, and of the statues thereon, according to the plans adopted by the joint select committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, under joint resolution of the two Houses, and for gates therein, according to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, contained in Executive Document Numbered Three hundred and thirty-six, Fiftieth Congress, first session, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War, thirty-two thousand dollars.

miscellaneous objects.

Miscellaneous.

Survey, lakes.

Survey of northern and northwestern lakes: For printing and issuing charts for use of navigators, and electrotyping plates for chart-printing, two thousand dollars.

Transporting reports, etc.

Transportation of reports and maps to foreign countries: For the transportation of reports and maps to foreign countries, through the Smithsonian Institution, one hundred dollars.

Artificial limbs.

Artificial limbs: For furnishing artificial limbs and apparatus, or commutation therefor, and necessary transportation, to be disbursed under the direction of the Secretary of War, two hundred thousand dollars.

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For superintendents of national cemeteries: For pay of seventy-four superintendents of national cemeteries, sixty thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars

Headstones for graves of soldiers: For continuing the work of furnishing headstones for unmarked graves of Union soldiers, sailors, and marines in national, post, city, town, and village cemeteries, naval cemeteries at navy-yards and stations of the United States, and other burial places under the acts of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and February third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, eighty-five thousand dollars.

Repairs OF roadways to national cemeteries: For repairing the roadways to national cemeteries which have been constructed by special authority of Congress, sixteen thousand dollars.

National cemetery near Marietta, Georgia: That the sum of five thousand dollars, appropriated by the sundry civil appropriation act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, for the construction of a roadway to the national cemetery near Marietta, Georgia, is hereby authorized to be expended in the construction of said road way without the limitation imposed by said act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

National cemetery, Antietam, Maryland: For the construction of a macadam road from Antietam Station to the Antietam, Maryland, National Cemetery, fifteen thousand dollars.

Appliances for disabled soldiers.

Support, etc., destitute patients.

Providence Hospital.

Garfield Hospital

Military convicts.

Official Records War of the Rebellion.

Continuing publication.

Vol. 23, p. 508.

Proviso.

Secretary of War to certify copy to contain official records only.

Vol. 24, p. 195.

Pike’s Peak, Colo.

Wagon road.

united states military prison at fort leavenworth.

Military prison.

Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

Expenses.

For the support of the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, as follows:

For subsistence for prisoners, five teamsters and two watchmen: commutation for prisoners en route to insane asylum, twenty-seven thousand one hundred dollars.

For tobacco for prisoners on special or excessive hard labor, five hundred and forty dollars;

For materials for illuminating buildings and grounds, one thousand seven hundred dollars:

For an electric plant, three hundred lights, three thousand five hundred dollars:

For forage and bedding for public animals used exclusively at the prison, and hay for prisoners’ bedding, three thousand dollars:

For stationery and blank-books for prison offices, memorandum books, and pencils for the guard, when on duty, postage-stamps, envelopes, and letter paper for issue to prisoners, one thousand dollars.

For fuel for generating steam for running engines and heating buildings, for steam pipe and fixtures, hose, hose-couplings, belting, machinery and castings, horse and mule shoes, harness-leather, horses and mules, wagons and other articles for transportation, stoves and stovepipe, bricks, cement, fire-clay and firebricks, iron, tin 540FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. solder, blacksmith’s coal, charcoal, glass, putty, nails, shingles, disinfectants, painting materials and paint, brushes, axes, wheelbarrows, and other articles required for proper police of prison buildings and grounds, for tools and miscellaneous articles required in the shops, laundry, stables, and bathrooms, twenty thousand dollars.

For materials for manufacture of clothing, for hats and clothing, for wear and use of prisoners while in confinement, and on release from confinement, and for prisoners on release from confinement at military posts, for donations of five dollars each to prisoners on release from confinement in the prison and at military posts, for necessary machines and tools required for use in tailor-shops, and for blankets, bed-sacks, and bunks for prisoners’ use, twelve thousand four hundred dollars.

For medicines, medical and surgical appliances, dressings, and articles required in the care and treatment of sick prisoners; hospital furniture and supplies; stoves and stovepipe for the hospital, and for expenses of interment of deceased prisoners, two thousand dollars;

For advertising for proposals for supplies, two hundred dollars;

For expenses for pursuing escaped prisoners, and rewards for their capture, three hundred dollars:

Civilian employees.

For pay of civilian employees; One clerk, at one hundred and fifty dollars per month: one clerk, at one hundred and sixteen dollars and sixty-seven cents per month; one clerk, at one hundred dollars per month: extra-duty pay for prison-guard; six foremen of mechanics, at one hundred dollars per month each; one teamster, at sixty dollars per month; two nightwatchmen and four teamsters, at thirty dollars per month each: and one fireman, at sixty dollars per month for six months, from November to April, both months inclusive, to take charge at night of the furnaces, boilers and steam-heating apparatus; in all, sixteen thousand and sixty dollars.

Repairs.

For repair of officers’ and non-commissioned officers’ quarters, the hospital, the chapel, the offices, and all prison buildings and shops, including civilian labor thereon which can not be done by prisoners, five thousand dollars; in all, ninety-two thousand eight hundred dollars.

Artillery School, Fortress Monroe, Va.

Artillery School at Fortress Monroe, Virginia: To provide for means of instruction, such as textbooks, instruments, drawing materials, and stationery, required in the course of engineering, artillery, law, and the science and art of war, and for other necessary expenses of the school, five thousand dollars.

national home for disabled volunteer soldiers.

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

For the support of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers as follows:

Dayton, Ohio.

Pay of officers etc.

At the Central Branch, at Dayton, Ohio: For current expenses, namely: Pay of officers and non-commissioned officers of the home, with such exceptions as are hereinafter noted, and their clerks and orderlies; also payments for chaplains and religious instruction, printers, bookbinders, telegraph and telephone operators, guards, policemen, watchmen, and fire company: for all property and materials purchased for their use, including repairs not done by the home; for necessary expenditures for articles of amusement, boats, library books, magazines, papers, pictures, and musical instruments, librarians and musicians, and for repairs not done by the home; also for stationery, advertising, legal advice, and postage, and for such other expenditures as can not properly be included under other heads of expenditure, fifty-nine thousand two hundred and seventy-six dollars and twenty-five cents.

Subsistence.

For subsistence, namely: Pay of commissary-sergeants, commissary clerks, porters, laborers, and orderlies employed in the subsistence department; bakers, cooks, dishwashers, waiters, bread-cutters, and FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.541 butchers: the cost of all animals, fowls, and fish purchased for provisions: of all articles of food: their freight, preparation, and serving; of tobacco; of all dining-room and kitchen furniture and utensils, baker’s and butcher’s tools and appliances, and their repair, if not done by the home, three hundred and twenty-eight thousand five hundred dollars.

For clothing, namely: Expenditures, for clothing, underclothing,

Clothing.

boots, shoes, socks, and overalls: also all sums expended for labor, materials, machines, tools, and appliances employed in the tailor-shop, knitting shop, and shoe shop, or other home shops in which any kind of clothing is made, one hundred thousand dollars.

For household, namely: Expenditures, for furniture for officers’

Household excuses.

quarters; for bedsteads, bedding, and all other articles required in the quarters of the members, and for their repair, if they are not repaired by the home; for coal and firewood: for engineers and firemen, bathhouse keepers, hall-cleaners, laundrymen, gas-makers, and privy-watchmen, and for all machines, tools, materials, and appliances purchased for use under this head, and for their repair, unless the repairs are made by the home; also for all labor and material for upholstery shops, broom and soap shops, one hundred and twenty thousand nine hundred and eighty-one dollars and ten cents:

For hospital, namely: Pay of assistant surgeons, matrons, druggists,

Hospital expenses.

hospital-stewards, ward-masters, nurses, cooks, waiters, readers, hospital carriage-drivers, hearse-drivers, gravediggers, funeral escort, and for such labor as may be necessary; for surgical instruments and appliances, medical books, medicines, liquors, fruits, and other necessaries for the sick not on the regular ration; for bedsteads, bedding, and materials and all other articles necessary for the wards: kitchen and dining-room furniture and appliances, carriage, hearse, stretchers, coffins, and materials: for tools of gravediggers, and for all repairs not done by the home, thirty-nine thousand and fifty dollars and sixty-five cents;

For transportation, namely: For transportation of members of the

Transportation.

home, four thousand dollars and five cents.

For construction, namely: Pay of chief engineer, builders, blacksmiths,

Construction and repairs.

carpenters, cabinetmakers, coopers, painters, gas-fitters, plumbers, tinsmiths, wire-workers, steamfitters, broom-makers, stonemasons, quarrymen, whitewashers, and laborers, and for all machines, tools, appliances, and materials used under this head; and for repairs generally for all departments, sixty-five thousand one hundred and thirty-four dollars and eighty-one cents.

For one brick barrack, to replace old frame barrack, fifteen thousand two hundred dollars:

For one gasholder (capacity, one hundred thousand cubic feet), sixteen thousand and seventy dollars;

For farm namely: Pay of farmer, chief gardener, harness-makers,

Farm expenses.

farmhands, gardeners, stablemen, teamsters, dairymen, hog-feeders, poulterers, and laborers, and for all machines, tools, appliances, and materials required for such work: for grain, hay, and straw, dressing and seed, carriages, wagons, carts, and other conveyances; for all animals and fowls purchased for stock or for work (including animals in the park): for all materials, tools, and labor for flower-garden, lawn, and park; and for repairs not done by the home, twenty-four thousand five hundred dollars; in all, seven hundred and seventy-two thousand seven hundred and twelve dollars and eighty-six cents.

At the North western Branch, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

Milwaukee.

Current expenses.

For current expenses, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars;

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this

Subsistence.

head for the Central Branch, eighty-seven thousand six hundred dollars;

542FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1060. 1888.

Clothing.

For clothing, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, thirty thousand dollars:

Household.

For household, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, forty thousand dollars:

Hospital.

For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, eighteen thousand four hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-eight cents;

Transportation.

For transportation of members of the home, three thousand dollars;

Construction, etc.

For construction, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty thousand four hundred dollars;

Farm.

For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, nine thousand dollars; in all, two hundred and thirty-three thousand four hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-eight cents;

Togus, Me.

Current expenses.

At the Eastern Branch, at Togus, Maine: For current expenses, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-three thousand five hundred dollars;

Subsistence.

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, eighty-seven thousand six hundred dollars and two cents:

Clothing.

For clothing, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars;

Household.

For household, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, forty thousand dollars;

Hospital.

For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, sixteen thousand one hundred and three dollars and thirty-six cents;

Transportation.

Construction, etc.

For transportation of members of the Home, three thousand dollars;

For construction, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty thousand dollars;

Farm.

For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, eleven thousand six hundred and three dollars and forty cents; in all, two hundred and twenty-six thousand eight hundred and six dollars and seventy-six cents.

Hampton, Va.

Current expenses.

At the Southern Branch, at Hampton, Virginia: For current expenses, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-four thousand six hundred and five dollars;

Subsistence.

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, one hundred and forty-six thousand dollars;

Clothing.

For clothing, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, thirty thousand dollars:

Household.

For household, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, forty thousand dollars;

Hospital

For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-one thousand and fifty-four dollars and thirty cents;

Transportation.

For transportation of members of the Home, three thousand dollars;

Construction, etc.

For construction, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-four thousand four hundred and eighty-six dollars and fifty cents;

Farm.

For construction of laundry, ten thousand dollars;

Leavenworth, Kans.

Current expenses.

For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, seventeen thousand seven hundred and sixty-four dollars: in all, three hundred and sixteen thousand nine hundred and nine dollars and eighty cents.

At the Western Branch, at Leavenworth, Kansas: For current expenses, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars;

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For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this

Subsistence.

head for the Central Branch, one hundred and twenty-four thousand one hundred dollars:

For clothing, including the same objects specified under this head

Clothing.

for the Central Branch, thirty-five thousand dollars:

For household, including the same objects specified under this

Household.

head for the Central Branch, fifty thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars;

For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head

Hospital.

for the Central Branch, twenty-nine thousand nine hundred and twenty-six dollars and fifteen cents;

For transportation of members of the Home, six thousand dollars:

Transportation.

Construction, etc.

For construction, including the same objects specified under this head for the Central Branch, forty thousand dollars;

For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for

Farm.

the Central Branch, nine thousand two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and sixty-five cents; in all, three hundred and nineteen thousand three hundred and eighty-eight dollars and eighty cents.

At the Pacific Branch: For maintenance, fifty thousand dollars:

Pacific Branch.

Maintenance.

For additional buildings required at the Pacific Branch, forty thousand dollars; in all, ninety thousand dollars;

For additional barracks at the Northwestern, Southern, and Western

Additional barracks.

Branches, one hundred and one thousand dollars;

For outdoor relief and incidental expenses, twenty-eight thousand

Outdoor relief.

Balances.

six hundred and fifty dollars: in all, two million and eighty-eight, thousand nine hundred and forty-four dollars and sixty cents. And hereafter the provisions of section thirty-six hundred and ninety and

R. S., secs. 3690, 3691, p. 729.

thirty-six hundred and ninety-one of the Revised Statutes of the United States shall apply to all appropriations made for the maintenance of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers: Provided further,

Proviso.

That it shall be the duty of the managers of said Home, on or before the first day of October in each year, to furnish to the Secretary of War estimates, in detail, for the support of said Home

Estimates.

for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July thereafter, and the Secretary of War shall annually include such estimates in his estimates for his Department.

UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

Building, Department of Justice: For repairs to heating apparatus,

Repairs.

keeping the same in good order, three hundred dollars.

courthouse, Washington, District of Columbia: For annual

Court-house, Washington.

repairs, per estimate of the Architect of the Capitol, one thousand dollars.

For extension of heating apparatus and coal-vaults of City Hall, two thousand four hundred dollars.

Idaho Penitentiary: For the improvement and enlargement of

Idaho Penitentiary.

the penitentiary at Boise City, Idaho, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Utah Penitentiary: Towards the construction of an additional

Utah Penitentiary.

wing to prison, one hundred and twenty cells, with hospital, female prison, and chapel attached: for stockade entrance, to consist of offices, warden’s residence, guard-quarters, dining-rooms, and armory; for wall with sentry-boxes to inclose about two acres of land, and for purchase of water-right and twenty acres of land, the cost of said water-right and land not to exceed five thousand dollars, fifty-five thousand dollars.

Penitentiary in Wyoming Territory: For completion and necessary

Penitentiary, Wyoming.

repairs of penitentiary building, in addition to the amount appropriated in the sundry civil appropriation act approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, ten thousand dollars.

Vol. 24, p. 252.

544FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. miscellaneous.

Travelling expenses, Alaska.

Traveling expenses, Territory of Alaska: For the actual and necessary expenses of the judge, marshal, and attorney when traveling in the discharge of their official duties, one thousand dollars.

Rent, etc., Alaska.

Rent and incidental expenses, office of marshal, Territory of Alaska: For rent of office for the marshal, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, five hundred dollars.

Territorial courts, Utah.

Expenses of Territorial courts in Utah Territory: For defraying the contingent expenses of the courts, including fees of the United States district attorney and his assistants, the fees and per diems of the United States commissioners and clerks of the court, and the fees, per diems, and traveling expenses of the United States marshal for the Territory of Utah, with the expenses of summoning jurors, subpoenaing witnesses, of arresting, guarding, and transporting prisoners, of hiring and feeding guards, and of supplying and caring for the penitentiary, to be paid under the direction and approval of the Attorney-General, upon accounts duly verified and certified, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Defending suits in claims against United States.

Defending suits in claims against the United States: For defraying the necessary expenses incurred in the examination of witnesses and procuring of evidence in the matter of claims against the United States and in defending suits in the Court of Claims, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, ten thousand dollars.

French spoliation claims.

Defense in French spoliation claims: To enable the Attorney-General to make proper defense for the United States in the matter of French spoliation claims, to be expended in his discretion, five thousand dollars.

Prosecuting and collecting claims.

Prosecution and collection of claims: For the prosecution and collection of claims due the United States, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, five hundred dollars.

Indian service.

Punishing violations of intercourse acts.

Punishing violations of the intercourse acts and frauds: For detecting and punishing violations of the intercourse acts of Congress, and frauds committed in the Indian service, the same to be expended by the Attorney-General in allowing such fees and compensation to witnesses, jurors, marshals and deputies, and agents, and in collecting evidence, and in defraying such other expenses as may be necessary for this purpose, five thousand dollars.

Prosecuting crimes against the United States.

Investigations, etc.

Prosecution of crimes: For the detection and prosecution of crimes against the United States, preliminary to indictment; for the investigation of official acts, records, and accounts of officers of the courts, including the investigation of the accounts of marshals, attorneys, clerks of the United States courts, and the United States Commissioners, under the direction of the Attorney-General, and for this purpose all the records and dockets of these officers, without exception, shall be examined by his agents at any time, thirty thousand dollars.

Support of convicts, District of Columbia.

Support of convicts: For support, maintenance, and transportation of convicts transferred from the District of Columbia, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, fifteen thousand dollars.

JUDICIAL

Judicial.

united states courts.

United States courts.

Expenses.

Expenses of the United States courts: For defraying the expenses of the Supreme Court; of the circuit and district courts of the United States; of the supreme court of the District of Columbia; of the district court of Alaska: of jurors and witnesses; of suits and preparation for suits in which the United States is interested; of FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.545 the prosecution of offenses committed against the United States; of the safekeeping of prisoners; and in the enforcement of the laws of the United States and of the enforcement of the provisions of title

R. S., Title XXVI.

twenty-six of the Revised Statutes, or any acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; specifically the expenses stated under the following appropriations, namely:

For payment of the fees and expenses of United States marshals

Marshals.

and deputies, six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

Accounts.

That not exceeding three hundred thousand dollars of this appropriation may be advanced to marshals, to be accounted for in the usual way, the residue to remain in the Treasury, to be used, if at all, only in the payment of the accounts of marshals in the manner provided in section eight hundred and fifty-six, Revised Statutes.

R. S., sec. 856, p. 161.

District attorneys.

For payment of United States district attorneys, the same being for payment of

Special compensation.

the regular fees provided by law for official services, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

For payment of district attorneys, the same being for payment of such special compensation as may be fixed by the Attorney-General for services not covered by salary or fees, five thousand dollars.

For payment of regular assistants to United States district Attorneys,

Regular assistants.

who are appointed by the Attorney-General at a fixed annual compensation, one hundred and five thousand dollars.

For payment of assistants to United States district attorneys who

Special assistants.

are employed by the Attorney-General to aid district attorneys in special cases, twenty thousand dollars.

For fees of clerks, one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.

Clerks.

Commissioners, etc.

For fees of United States commissioners and justices of the peace acting as United States commissioners, one hundred thousand dollars. And no part of any money appropriated by this act shall be used to pay any fees to United States commissioners, marshals, or clerks for any warrant issued or arrest made, or other fees in prosecutions under the internal-revenue laws, unless the prosecution has been commenced upon a sworn complaint setting forth the facts constituting

Sworn complaints to be made.

the offense and alleging them to be within the personal knowledge the affiant, or upon sworn complaint by a collector, or deputy collector of Internal Revenue or revenue agent, setting forth the facts upon information and belief and approved either before or after such arrest by a circuit or district judge or the attorney of the United States in the district where the offense is alleged to have been committed or the prosecution is by indictment.

For fees of jurors, six hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Jurors.

Witnesses.

Support of prisoners.

For fees of witnesses, nine hundred thousand dollars.

For support of United States prisoners, including necessary clothing and medical aid, and transportation to place of conviction, and including support of prisoners becoming insane during imprisonment and continuing insane after expiration of sentence, who have no friends to whom they can be sent, three hundred thousand dollars.

For rent of United States courtrooms, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Rent.

For pay of bailiffs and criers, not exceeding three bailiffs and one

Bailiffs, criers, etc.

crier in each court, except in the Southern district of New York: of expenses of district judges directed to hold court outside of their districts; of meals for jurors in United States cases when ordered by court; of compensation for jury commissioners, five dollars per day, not exceeding three days for any one term of court, one hundred and thirty-five thousand six hundred dollars.

For stenographic clerk for the Chief Justice and for each associate

Stenographic clerks to Supreme Court.

justice of the Supreme Court, at a sum not exceeding one thousand six hundred dollars each, fourteen thousand four hundred dollars.

For payment of such miscellaneous expenses as maybe authorized

Miscellaneous.

by the Attorney-General including the employment of janitors and 546FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888. watchmen in rooms or buildings rented for the use of courts, and of interpreters, experts, and stenographers; of furnishing and collecting evidence where the United States is or may be a party in interest, and moving of records, one hundred and forty thousand dollars.

UNDER LEGISLATIVE.

Legislative

botanic garden.

Botanic Garden.

For extension and repairs to heating apparatus; for new sash to rotunda of conservatory, paint and reglaze conservatory and various hothouses, and general-repairs to buildings and walks, including granolithic pavement on First street, leading to Botanic Garden to Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, four thousand dollars. senate.

Senate.

Indexing, etc., Senate Executive Journals

To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay the persons who performed the work of arranging and preparing the copy for, and indexing the Executive Journals of the Senate, from February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to March fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, under Senate resolution of June twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, ten thousand dollars, which sum may be expended as additional pay or compensation to any officer or employee of the United States.

Folding-room.

To enable the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate to provide suitable rooms for the use of the folders of the Senate, one hundred and fifty dollars, and he is authorized to lease such rooms for the space of four mouths.

house of representatives.

House of Representatives.

Contested election expenses.

For allowance to the following contestants and contestees in full of expenses incurred by them in contested election cases:

J. B. Morgan, seven hundred and one dollars; G. H. Thobe, two thousand dollars; J. B. White, two thousand dollars; Robert Lowry, two thousand dollars; W. O. Arnold, seven hundred and fifty dollars; F. M. Simmons, seven hundred and seventy-two dollars; Wm. Vandever, two thousand dollars; N. E. Worthington, two thousand dollars; A. C. Davidson, two thousand dollars; J. V. McDuffie, two thousand dollars; J. D. Lynch, two thousand dollars; P. S. Post, two thousand dollars; Robt. Smalls, two thousand dollars; J. G. Carlisle, one thousand two hundred and seven dollars and nineteen cents; Wm. Elliott, two thousand dollars; in all, twenty-five thousand four hundred and thirty dollars and nineteen cents.

Payments from contingent fund.

Hereafter no payment shall be made from the contingent fund of the Senate unless sanctioned by the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, or from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives unless sanctioned by the Committee on Accounts of the House of Representatives. And hereafter payments made upon vouchers approved by the aforesaid respective committees shall be deemed, held, and taken, and are hereby declared to be conclusive upon all the departments and officers of the

Proviso.

Salaries.

Government: Provided, That no payment shall be made from said contingent funds as additional salary or compensation to any officer or employe of the Senate or House of Representatives.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1069. 1888.547 MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS UNDER LEGISLATIVE.

Miscellaneous.

Catalogue of the Congressional Library: To enable the Librarian

Congressional Library Catalogue.

of Congress to continue the work upon the Catalogue of the Congressional Library, five thousand dollars.

To enable the marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States,

Portraits of Chief-Justices.

under the direction of the court, to obtain the oil-portraits of John Rutledge, Oliver Ellsworth, and Morrison R. Waite, to be hung in the robing-room of the court with those of the other Chief-Justices already there, fifteen hundred dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Index to congressional documents: To pay for the work done

Congressional documents.

in preparing and completing the Document index of the Forty-seventh, Forty-eighth, and Forty-ninth Congresses by Alonzo W. Church, three thousand dollars.

To enable the Architect of the Capitol to protect the paintings in

Rotunda.

the rotunda by suitable railing or wire netting, in his discretion, five hundred dollars, or so much 1 hereof as may be necessary.

PUBLIC PRINTING AND BINDING.

Public printing and binding, paper, etc.

For the public printing, for the public binding and for paper for the public printing, including the cost of printing the debates and proceedings of Congress in the Congressional Record, and for lithographing, mapping, and engraving for both Houses of Congress, the Supreme Court of the United States, the supreme court of the District of Columbia, the Court of Claims, the Library of Congress, the Executive Office, and the Departments, including salaries or compensation of all necessary clerks and employees, for labor (by the day, piece, or contract), and for all the necessary materials which may be needed in the prosecution of the work, two million and sixty-seven thousand dollars: and from the said sum hereby appropriated printing and binding shall be done by the Public Printer to the amounts following, respectively, namely:

For printing and binding for Congress, including the proceedings

Allotment of appropriation.

and debates, eight hundred and two thousand dollars. And printing and binding for Congress chargeable to this appropriation, when recommended to be done by the Committee on Printing of either House, shall be so recommended in a report containing an approximate estimate of the cost thereof, together with a statement from the Public Printer, of estimated approximate cost of work previously ordered by Congress, within the fiscal year for which this appropriation is made (all reserve work shall be bound in sheep): and the heads of the Executive Departments, before transmitting their annual reports to Congress, the printing of which is chargeable to this Appropriation, shall cause the same to be carefully examined, and shall exclude therefrom all matter, including engravings, maps, drawings, and illustrations, except such as they shall certify in their letters transmitting such reports to be necessary and to relate entirely to the transaction of public business.

For the State Department, fifteen thousand dollars.

For the Treasury Department, two hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars, including not exceeding twenty thousand nine hundred and thirty-five dollars for the Coast and Geodetic Survey.

For the War Department, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars (of which sum twelve thousand dollars shall be for the catalogue of the library of the Surgeon-General’s Office) and not exceeding ten thousand dollars for carrying into effect the appropriations for the Signal Service;

For the Navy Department, sixty thousand dollars, including not exceeding twelve thousand dollars for the Hydrographic Office;

548FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1069, 1070. 1888.

Allotment of appropriation—Continued.

For the Interior Department, including the Civil Service Commission, three hundred and forty thousand dollars, including not exceeding ten thousand dollars for rebinding tract-books for the General Land Office.

For the National Museum, for printing labels and blanks and for the “Bulletins” and annual volumes of the “Proceedings” of the Museum, ten thousand dollars.

For the United States Geological Survey, as follows:

For engraving the illustrations necessary for the report of the Director, eight thousand dollars;

For engraving the illustrations necessary for the monographs and bulletins, thirty-five thousand dollars.

For printing and binding the monographs and bulletins, twenty-five thousand dollars;

For engraving the geological maps of the United States, fifty-four thousand dollars;

For the Department of Justice, seven thousand dollars;

For the Post-Office Department, two hundred thousand dollars;

For the Agricultural Department, thirty thousand dollars:

For the Department of Labor, eight thousand dollars;

For the Supreme Court of the United States, five thousand dollars:

For the supreme court of the District of Columbia, one thousand dollars;

For the Court of Claims, fourteen thousand dollars;

For the Library of Congress, fifteen thousand dollars:

For the Executive Office, three thousand dollars;

Division of appropriation.

And no more than an allotment of one-half of the sum hereby appropriated shall be expended in the two first quarters of the fiscal year, and no more than one-fourth thereof may be expended in either of the two last quarters of the fiscal year, except that, in addition thereto, in either of said last quarters, the unexpended balances of allotments for preceding quarters may be expended.

Leaves of absence.

To enable the Public Printer to comply with the provisions of the law granting thirty days’ annual leave to the employees of the Government Printing Office, one hundred and ninety thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary: to pay pro-rata leaves of absence to employees who resign or are discharged (decision of the First Comptroller), fifteen thousand dollars; in all, two hundred and five thousand dollars.

New engine, etc.

For a new engine and boiler, including the cost of erecting the same, twelve thousand dollars.

New story.

For the construction of an additional story to the south center fireproof main building of the Government Printing Office and the removal of the electrotype foundry to the same, sixteen thousand dollars.

Approved, October 2, 1888.

Chapter 1070: to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River and its tributaries by the Louisville Southern Railroad Company. Chapter 1070 25 Stat. 548 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1070.—

An act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River and its tributaries by the Louisville Southern Railroad Company.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the,

Louisville Southern Railroad Company may bridge Kentucky River and its tributaries.

United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Louisville Southern Railroad Company, a corporation organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be, and it is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky, and also a bridge or bridges over the tributaries or forks of said river, at such point or points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river or its tributaries FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1070, 1090. 1888.549 or forks. Said bridge or bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the company by

Railway, wagon, and foot bridges.

which it or they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act, and subject to its

Lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Postal telegraph.

Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Changes.

by the Secretary of War, or the entire removal of said bridge or bridges after completion if required by him, shall be at the expense of the company owning said bridge.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

or bridges shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of reasonable compensation therefor; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or companies desiring to use same shall fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of same, all matters

Terms.

of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties. And if said bridge or bridges shall be built for the passage over the same of vehicles, and the transit of animals, and for foot passengers, the rates of toll therefor shall be approved by the Secretary of War, before

Tolls.

any tolls can be collected.

Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chapter 1090: to prevent the manufacture or sale of adulterated food or drugs in the District of Columbia. Chapter 1090 25 Stat. 549 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1090.—

An act to prevent the manufacture or sale of adulterated food or drugs in the District of Columbia.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Manufacture of injurious or adulterated articles of food, etc., prohibited.

That no person within the District of Columbia shall nix, color, stain, or powder, or order or permit any other person to mix, color, stain, or powder any article of food or drugs with any ingredient or material so as to render the article injurious to health, or manufacture any article of food which shall be composed in whole or in part of diseased, decomposed, offensive, or unclean animal or vegetable substance with the intent that the same may be sold in the said District, and no person shall sell in the District of Columbia any such article so mixed, colored, stained, powdered or manufactured. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and for each offense

Penalty.

550FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1090. 1888. be fined not exceeding two hundred dollars for the first offense, and for each subsequent offense not exceeding three hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Sec. 2.

Adulteration of drugs.

That no person shall, within the District of Columbia, except for the purpose of compounding as hereinafter described, mix, color, stain, or powder, or order or permit any other person to mix, color, stain, or powder, any drug with any ingredient or material so as to effect injuriously the quality or potency of such drug, with intent that the same may be sold in the said District of Columbia, and no person shall sell any such drug so mixed, colored, stained, or

Penalty.

powdered under the same penalty in each case respectively as in the preceding section for a first and subsequent offense.

Sec. 3.

Sale by innocent parties.

That no person shall be liable to be convicted under either of the two last foregoing sections of this act in respect of the sale of any article of food, or of any drug, if he shows to the satisfaction of the court before whom he is charged that he did not know of the article of food or drug sold by him being so mixed, colored, stained, or powdered, as in either of those sections mentioned, and that he could not, with reasonable diligence, have obtained that knowledge.

Sec. 4.

Articles of food or drug to be of quality, etc., demanded by purchasers.

That no person shall sell in the District of Columbia any article of food or drug which is not of the nature, substance, and quality of the article demanded by any purchaser, and any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and for the

Penalty.

first offense be fined not exceeding fifty dollars, and for each subsequent offense not exceeding one hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, in the discretion of the court:

Proviso.

Provided, That an offense shall not be deemed to be committed under this section in the following cases, that is to say: First.

Permissible additions.

Non-injurious necessary ingredients.

Where any matter or ingredient not injurious to health has been added to the food or drug because the same is required for the production or preparation thereof as an article of commerce, in a state fit for carriage or consumption, and not fraudulently to increase the bulk, weight, or measure of the food or drug, or conceal the inferior quality thereof. Second.

Proprietary medicine.

Authorized compounds.

Unavoidable admixtures.

Where the drug or food is a proprietary medicine. Third. Where the food or drug is compounded as authorized by this act. Fourth. Where the food or drug is unavoidably mixed with some extraneous matter in the process of collection or preparation.

Sec. 5.

Sale of compounds

That no person shall sell in the District of Columbia any compound article of food or compounded drug which is not composed of ingredients in accordance with the demand of the purchaser.

Penalty.

Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

Proviso.

Notice.

and fined not exceeding fifty dollars: Provided, That no person shall be guilty of any such offense as aforesaid in respect of the sale of an article of food or a drug mixed with any matter or ingredient not injurious to health, and not intended, fraudulently, to increase its bulk, weight, or measure, or conceal its inferior quality, if at the time of delivering such article or drug he shall supply to the person receiving the same a notice, by a label, distinctly and legibly written or printed on or with the article or drug, to the effect that the same is mixed.

Sec. 6.

Altering articles of food injuriously.

That no person shall, in the District of Columbia, with the intent that the same may be sold in its altered state without notice, subtract from any article of food any part of it so as to affect injuriously its quality, substance, or nature, and no person shall sell any article so altered without making disclosure of the alteration, and any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not exceeding one hundred dollars.

Sec. 7.

Penalty.

Defendant to prove exception.

That in any prosecution under this act, where the fact of an article having been sold in a mixed state has been proved, if the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1090. 1888.551 defendant shall desire to rely upon proviso contained in this act, it shall be incumbent upon him to prove the same.

Sec. 8. That if the defendant in any prosecution under this act

Sale of articles purchased with written warranty.

prove to the satisfaction of the court that he had purchased the article in question as the same in nature, substance, and quality as that demanded of him by the purchaser, and with a written warranty to that effect: that he had no reason to believe at the time when he sold it that the article was otherwise: and that he sold it in the same state as when he purchased it, he shall be discharged from the prosecution.

Sec. 9. That any person who shall forge, or shall alter knowing

Forcing, etc., warranty.

it to be forged, any certificate or any writing purporting to contain a warranty, as provided in section eight of this act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be punishable, on conviction, by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year with hard labor.

Sec. 10. That every person who shall willfully apply to any article

Penalty.

Applying false warranty, label, etc.

of food or a drug a certificate or warranty given in relation to any other article or drug, or who shall give a false warranty in writing to any purchaser in respect of an article of food or a drug sold by him as principal or agent, or who shall willfully give a label with any article sold by him which shall falsely describe the article sold shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars.

Penalty.

Sec. 11. That the analysis provided for in this act, shall be under

Analysis.

the control of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Sec. 12. That any purchaser of an article of food or of a drug in

Purchaser entitled to have article analyzed.

the said District shall be entitled to have such article analyzed by such analyst, and to receive from him a certificate of the result of his analysis, and any health officer, inspector of nuisances, or any food inspector may procure any sample of food or drug, and if he suspects the same to have been sold to him contrary to any provision of this act he shall submit the same to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to be analyzed who shall with all convenient speed cause such analysis to be made and give a certificate to such officer, wherein he shall specify the result or the analysis.

Sec. 13. That if any officer mentioned in section twelve of this act

Refusal to sell to health officer, etc.

shall apply to purchase any article of food or any drug exposed to sale or on sale by retail on any premises or in any shop or store, and shall tender the price for the quantity which he shall require for the purpose of analysis, not being more than shall be reasonably requisite, and the person exposing the same for sale shall refuse to sell the same to such officer, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

Penalty.

and fined for each offense not exceeding fifty dollars.

Sec. 14. That the term “food,” as used in this act, shall include

Definitions.

every article used for food or drink by man other than drugs or water. The term “drug.” as used in this act, shall include all medicines for internal or external use.

Sec. 15. That nothing in this act shall be construed as modifying

Oleomargarine act not affected.

Vol. 24, p. 209.

or repealing the provisions of chapter eight hundred and forty of the acts of the first session of the Forty-ninth Congress, entitled “An act defining butter: also imposing a tax upon and regulating the manufacture, sale, importation, and exportation of oleomargarine.” approved August sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

Sec. 16. That the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may, from

List to be published of articles exempt.

time to time declare certain articles or preparations to be exempt from the provisions of this act: and it shall be the duty of the Commissioners of the District to prepare and publish from time to time a list of the articles, mixtures, or compounds declared to be exempt from the provisions of this act, in accordance with this section.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1091: to authorize the construction of a highway bridge across that part of the waters of Lake Champlain which separates the islands of North Hero and South Hero, in the county of Grand Isle, in the State of Vermont Chapter 1091 25 Stat. 552 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 552FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1091–1093. 1888.

CHAP. 1091.—

An act to authorize the construction of a highway bridge across that part of the waters of Lake Champlain which separates the islands of North Hero and South Hero, in the county of Grand Isle, in the State of Vermont

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

North Hero and Grand Isle, Vt., may build bridge between North Hero and South Hero Islands, Lake Champlain.

That the proper authorities of the towns of North Hero and Grand Isle, in the county of Grand Isle, in the State of Vermont, be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct, maintain, and use a highway bridge at a suitable point across the channel which lies between the islands of North Hero and South Hero and between the two towns aforesaid.

Sec. 2.

Secretary of War to prescribe regulations, etc.

That the structure authorized by the preceding section shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of such waters as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and shall be provided with such suitable and convenient

Draw.

draw as the said Secretary shall deem needful for the proper purposes of navigation, of width not less than that of the draw in the bridge between the towns of Alburg and North Hero, Vermont; and the maintenance and management of said structure shall be subject to

Vol. 22, p. 423.

such of the provisions of section six of chapter fifty-two of the acts of the second session of the Forty-seventh Congress as the Secretary of War may, from time to time, deem needful; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification by law whenever the public good shall, in the judgment of the Secretary of War so require, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 3.

Amendment.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1092: to make enlisted men of the Signal Corps responsible for public property. Chapter 1092 25 Stat. 552 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1092.—

An act to make enlisted men of the Signal Corps responsible for public property.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Signal Corps.

Enlisted men, etc., to make returns of stores, etc., in their custody.

That, from and after the passage of this act, every officer of the Signal Corps, every non-commissioned officer or private of the Signal Corps, and all other officers, agents, or persons who now have in possession, or may hereafter receive or may be intrusted with any stores or supplies, shall, quarterly or more often, if so directed, and in such manner and on such forms as may be prescribed by the

Regulations to be prescribed.

Chief Signal Officer, make true and correct returns to the Chief Signal Officer of all Signal Service property and all other supplies and stores of every kind received by or intrusted to them and each of them, or which may, in any manner, come into their and each of their possession or charge, The Chief Signal Officer, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, is hereby authorized and directed to draw up and enforce in his Bureau a system of rules and regulations for the government of the Signal Bureau, and of all persons in said Bureau, and for the safekeeping and preservation of all Signal Service property of every kind, and to direct and prescribe the kind, number, and form, of all returns and reports, and to enforce compliance therewith.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1093: to amend an act approved June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, changing the boundaries of the fourth collection district of Virginia. Chapter 1093 25 Stat. 552 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1093.—

An act to amend an act approved June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, changing the boundaries of the fourth collection district of Virginia.

October 12, 1888

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Customs districts, Virginia.

That an act entitled “An act to amend section twenty-five hundred and fifty-two of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1093, 1094. 1888.553 Revised Statutes, and to change the boundaries of the fourth collection

R. S., sec. 2552, p. 503, amended.

Vol. 22, p. 103.

district of Virginia,” approved June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, be, and the same is hereby, further amended so that it shall read:

“That the district of Newport News shall comprise all the waters

Newport News District.

and shores from the point forming the south shore of the mouth of the Rappahannock River, along the coast of the Chesapeake Bay, to Back River lighthouse; thence to a point south of Old Point Comfort midway in the channel of Hampton Roads; thence in a southwesterly direction to Pig Point lighthouse; thence along the south shore of the James River to a point on the peninsula formed by the James and York Rivers opposite Williamsburgh, and thence across said peninsula to the south bank of York River, so as to embrace in said district, in addition to the ports heretofore included, Hampton and Newport News; in which Newport News shall be the port of

Ports of entry and delivery.

entry, and Yorktown a port of delivery.”

Sec. 2. That section two of the said act be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to read:

“Sec. 2. The district of Norfolk and Portsmouth to comprise all the

Norfolk and Portsmouth district.

waters and shores within the State of Virginia southward of the District of Newport News, as above described, and not included in the districts of Petersburgh and Richmond; in which Norfolk and Portsmouth

Ports of entry and delivery.

shall be the sole ports of entry, and Suffolk and Smithfield the ports of delivery.”

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1094: concerning the settlement of the boundary-lines between Connecticut and Rhode Island. Chapter 1094 25 Stat. 553 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1094.—

An act concerning the settlement of the boundary-lines between Connecticut and Rhode Island.

October 12, 1888

. Whereas Robert G. Pike, William M. Hudson, James A. Bill, and

Boundary between Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Preamble.

Charles B. Andrews, commissioners of the State of Connecticut, and J. Herbert Shedd, Albert L. Chester, and Daniel F. Larkin, commissioners of the State of Rhode Island, duly appointed by their respective States to ascertain and agree upon the boundary-line in the waters of the sea between Connecticut and Rhode Island, and designate the same by suitable monuments, did meet, attend to the duties of their appointment, and agree upon said boundary-line in the waters of the sea between said States, and did designate the same by suitable monuments, all of which fully appears in an agreement executed by said commissioners, dated the twenty-fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, reported by said commissioners respectively to the general assembly of each of said States and recorded in the office of the Secretary of each State; and Whereas the agreement made by said commissioners, establishing said boundary-line, has been ratified and confirmed by said States, to wit, by the State of Connecticut in a resolution of its general assembly approved May fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and by the State of Rhode Island by a resolution of its general assembly passed May fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven: Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Consent of Congress to boundary established.

That the consent of the Congress of the United States be, and hereby is, given to said agreement, and to each and every part thereof, and the boundaries established by said agreement are hereby approved: Provided, however,

Proviso.

United States jurisdiction unaffected.

That nothing herein contained shall be considered to impair, or in any manner to affect any right of the United States or jurisdiction of its courts, in and over the waters which form the subject of said agreement.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1095: regulating admissions to the Institution of the Association for Works of Mercy in certain eases, and for other purposes. Chapter 1095 25 Stat. 554 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 554FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1095. 1888.

CHAP. 1095.—

An act regulating admissions to the Institution of the Association for Works of Mercy in certain eases, and for other purposes.

October 12, 1888

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Custody, etc., of girls in Association for Works of Mercy.

That the Association for Works of Mercy, a charitable corporation in the District of Colombia, is hereby authorized and empowered to receive and have the custody and control of, and to suitably maintain, teach, employ, and discipline girls under the age of eighteen years, resident in the District of Columbia, until they attain the age of eighteen years. The right to the custody and control of any such girl shall be obtained in the manner following: First.

Renunciation of parental rights by father.

By a written instrument executed by the father of such girl, giving such custody and control to said association and renouncing parental rights. Second.

By mother.

If the father be not living, or is unknown, or not resident in the District of Columbia, by a written instrument executed by the mother of such girl, giving such custody and control to said association and renouncing parental rights. Third. By a written instrument executed by the guardian of the

Renunciation of guardianship rights by guardian.

person of such girl, giving such custody and control to said association and renouncing the rights of guardianship. Fourth. If there be no father, or mother, or guardian of such girl

Self-surrender.

living, or known, resident in the District of Columbia, by an instrument in writing executed by such girl, surrendering herself to the custody, control, and maintenance of said association. Fifth.

Approval by judge of orphans’ court.

No such instrument shall be effectual in law until it shall be approved by the judge of the orphans’ court of the District of Columbia by an indorsement of such approval thereon signed by such judge.

Sec. 2.

Commitment for offenses.

That when any girl under the age of eighteen years shall be duly convicted of any offense punishable by fine or imprisonment for a term less than two years before any court in the District of Columbia, if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court that such girl is a suitable subject for the custody of said association, the court may, instead of imposing such fine or imprisonment, and with the assent of said association, cause such girl to be committed to the custody and control of said association, there to remain until she shall attain the age of eighteen years, or be otherwise discharged in due course of law.

Sec. 3.

Keeping and discharge of inmates.

That a girl, duly received into the institution of the said association, shall be kept there, disciplined, instructed, employed, and governed under the direction of said association until she is either reformed and discharged or has attained the age of eighteen years; but the association shall have the right to discharge and return to the parents, guardian, or protector any girl who, in its judgment, ought, for any cause, to be removed from the institution, and in such case the association shall enter upon its minutes the reasons for her discharge; and in case such girl was received under the order of any criminal court, a copy of the minute of such reasons shall be forthwith transmitted to the court under whose order she was received.

Sec. 4.

Association may be appointed guardian by orphans’ court.

That the orphans’ court of the District of Columbia shall have power to appoint the said association the guardian of the person of any girl under the age of eighteen years, in the same manner and with the same effect that it now has power to appoint guardians of the person of female infants. And such guardianship shall continue until such girl shall attain the age of eighteen years, unless the orphans’ court shall discharge the same or otherwise direct.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1096: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at some accessible point within one mile north and one mile south and east of the mouth of the Kansas River. Chapter 1096 25 Stat. 555 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1096. 1888.555

CHAP. 1096.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at some accessible point within one mile north and one mile south and east of the mouth of the Kansas River.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Missouri River and Land Improvement and Construction Company may bridge Missouri River at Kansas City, Mo.

That the Missouri River and Land Improvement and Construction Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Kansas, or its assigns, is hereby authorized to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River at such point as may be hereafter selected by said corporation, or its assigns, in Jackson County, Missouri, within one mile north and one mile south and east of the mouth of Kansas River, Kansas; and also to construct accessary works to secure the best practicable channel-way for navigation and confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel at such point; and also to lay on and over said bridge a railway track or tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroads that are or shall be constructed to said Missouri River at or opposite said point; and said corporation may construct and maintain ways for wagons, carriages, horses, or other animals, and

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

for foot passengers, charging and receiving such reasonable toll therefor as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed and built without interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said Missouri River beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the Missouri River, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built: Provided, If said bridge be built above the mouth of the Kansas

Provisos.

If above mouth of Kansas River.

Spans.

River, it shall be built as a high bridge with unbroken and continuous spans, having at least one channel span of not less than four hundred feet clear channel-way, all other spans over the waterway to have a clear channel-way of not less than three hundred feet; and all said spans shall have a clear head room of not less than fifty feet above high-water mark; and if it shall be built below the mouth

If below mouth of Kansas River.

of the Kansas River, it shall be built as a high bridge with unbroken and continuous spans, all spans over the water way to have a clear

Spans.

channel way of not less than four hundred feet and a clear head room of not less than fifty-five feet above high water mark: and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, at the stage of water which is most important to navigation, and the bridge itself shall be built as nearly as may be at right angles thereto; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on

Lights, etc.

said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe: Provided also, That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall have

Use by other companies.

and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions

Terms.

as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties,’ in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval.

upon receiving such plan and map and other information, and 556FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1096, 1097. 1888. upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan, and with such accessory works, and at such locality, will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify the company that he approve the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works, during the progress of work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War, and be made at the expense of the company making the same;

Litigation

and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said Missouri River, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States for the district of Kansas or for the district of Missouri in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located.

Sec. 4.

Lawful structure and post-route.

That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and constructed under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States’; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges of freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 5.

Postal telegraph.

That the United States shall have the right of way for such postal-telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government may construct or control, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone companies.

Sec. 6.

Amendment.

That Congress shall have power at any time to alter, amend, or repeal this act so as to prevent or remove all obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge and its accessory works; and the expense of altering said bridge or removing such obstructions shall be at the expense of the owners of or persons controlling such bridge.

Sec. 7.

Commencement and completion

That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1097: prescribing the times for sales and for notice of sales of property in the District of Columbia for overdue taxes. Chapter 1097 25 Stat. 556 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1097.—

An act prescribing the times for sales and for notice of sales of property in the District of Columbia for overdue taxes.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Sale of real estate for arrears of taxes.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall prepare a list of all taxes on real property in said District subject to taxation upon which said taxes are levied and in arrears on the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and each year thereafter, including all taxes due to the late corporations of Washington City, Georgetown, the levy court of the county of Washington, and the District of

Publication of list of delinquents.

Columbia; and said Commissioners shall publish the same, with a notice of sale, in a pamphlet, of which not less than five thousand copies shall be printed for distribution to taxpayers applying therefor; and a list of said property shall be published once in a daily newspaper, published in the District of Columbia, at a cost not to exceed the sum of fifteen cents for each parcel of property so advertised. Said Commissioners shall, on the first Tuesday in January, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and the first Tuesday in September of each year FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1097–1099, 1113. 1888.557 thereafter, give notice, by advertising twice a week for three successive

Advertising.

weeks in the regular issue of two daily newspapers published in said District, that said pamphlet has been printed, and that a copy thereof will be delivered to any taxpayer applying therefor at the office of said Commissioners, and that if the taxes due, together with the penalties and costs that may have accrued thereon, shall not be paid prior to the day named for sale the property will be sold, under the direction of said Commissioners, at public auction, at the office

Sales at auction.

of the collector of taxes of the District of Columbia, commencing three weeks after the first publication of said notice and continuing on each following day, Sundays and legal holidays excepted, until all such delinquent property is sold.

Sec. 2. That all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are

Repeal provision.

hereby repealed.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

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CHAP. 1098.—

An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to sell township maps or plats remaining on hand in his office.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Sale of township maps authorized.

That from and after the passage of this act the Secretary of the Interior, through the Commissioner of Public Lands, be, and he is hereby, authorized to sell the photolithographic township plats or maps of the States and Territories now remaining on hand in that Department to citizens of the United States at the following prices: Authenticated copies, fifty

Prices.

cents per copy; unauthenticated copies, twenty-five cents per copy: the proceeds of said sales to be covered into the Treasury of the United States by the Secretary of the Interior.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1099: to include Sapelo Sound, Sapelo River, and Sapelo Island in the Brunswick collection district in the State of Georgia. Chapter 1099 25 Stat. 557 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1099.—

An act to include Sapelo Sound, Sapelo River, and Sapelo Island in the Brunswick collection district in the State of Georgia.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Brunswick collection district, Georgia.

Sapelo River, Sound, and Island added to.

R. S., sec. 2559, p. 505.

That Sapelo Sound, Sapelo River, and the Island of Sapelo shall henceforth be included in, and be a part of, the second district for the collection of customs, in the State of Georgia, known as the Brunswick district.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chapter 1113: providing for the establishment of a life-saving station at the harbor of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and at other places herein named. Chapter 1113 25 Stat. 557 1888-10-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1113.—

An act providing for the establishment of a life-saving station at the harbor of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and at other places herein named.

October 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Life-saving stations.

Additional established.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to establish a lifesaving station at the harbor of Kewaunee, State of Wisconsin.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to establish additional lifesaving stations upon the seacoast of the United States, as follows: One near the entrance to Yaguina Bay, Oregon; one at or near the mouth of the Umpqa River, Oregon: one between McKenzie’s Head and Peterson’s Point, near Loomis Place on the Head, Washington Territory; one on Peterson’s Point, at the entrance to Gray’s Harbor, Washington Territory, as the General Superintendant of the lifesaving Service may recommend; one at or near Walles Sands, New Hampshire; one at or near Plum Island, 558FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1113, 1186. 1888. Massachusetts; one at or near Lynn Haven Inlet, Virginia; two between Ocracoke Inlet and Cape Lookout, North Carolina, at such points as the General Superintendant of the lifesaving Service may recommend; one at or near Ashtabula, Ohio; one at or near Marquette, Michigan; one between the Ocean House, south of the entrance to the harbor of San Francisco, and Point San Pedro, California, at such point as the General Superintendent of the lifesaving Service may recommend.

Approved, October 13, 1888.

Chapter 1186: granting to the Duluth and Winnipeg Railway Company the right of way through the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Chapter 1186 25 Stat. 558 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1186.—

An act granting to the Duluth and Winnipeg Railway Company the right of way through the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Duluth and Winnipeg Railway Company granted right of way through Fond du Lac Indian Reservation, Minn.

That there is hereby granted to the Duluth and Winnipeg Railway Company, commencing at Duluth and running by the most practicable route to a point at or near Grand Rapids, on Mississippi River, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and its assigns, the right of way for the extension of its railroad through the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation in said State, Such

Width.

right of way shall be fifty feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad, and said company shall also have the right to take from the lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, and earth necessary for the construction of said railroad; also grounds

Buildings, etc.

adjacent to such right of way, for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of two stations within the limits of said reservation.

Sec. 2.

Compensation.

That before said railway shall be constructed through any land, claim, or improvement held by individual occupants, according to any treaties or laws of the United States, compensation shall be made such occupant or claimant for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of said railway. In case of failure to make satisfactory settlement with any such claimant, the just compensation shall be determined as provided for by the laws of Minnesota, enacted for the settlement of like controversies in such

Damages to Indian tribe.

cases. The amount of damages resulting to the Fond du Lac tribe of Indians in their tribal capacity by reason of the construction of said railway through such lands of the reservation as are not occupied in severalty, shall be ascertained and determined in such

Plats, etc., to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

manner as the Secretary of the Interior may direct, and to be subject to his final approval; but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided tor, until plats thereof, made upon actual survey, for the definite location of such railroad, and including the grounds for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and until the compensation aforesaid shall have been fixed and paid, and the consent of the Indians on said reservation as to the amount of said compensation shall have been first obtained in a manner satisfactory to the President of the United States. Said company is hereby authorized to enter upon such reservation for the purpose of

Proviso.

Rights of Indians.

surveying and locating its line of railroad: Provided, That said railroad shall be located, constructed, and operated with due regard to the rights of the Indians and under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1186. 1888.559

Sec. 3. That the rights herein granted shall be forfeited by said

Completion.

company unless the road is constructed through said reservation within three years.

Sec. 4. That there be, and is hereby, granted to the Oregon Railway

Oregon Railway and Navigation Company granted lands in Umatilla Indian Reservation, Oregon.

and Navigation Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oregon for the purposes of station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts and water-stations, and other railroad purposes, and for the purpose of access to and egress from said station the following described tracts of land, being a portion of the Indian reservation in the State of Oregon known as the Umatilla Reservation, namely: Commencing at a point

Location.

one thousand and thirty-eight and one half feet north of the southeast corner of section four, township three north, range thirty-four east. Willamette meridian, and on the east line of said section four; thence north fifty-seven degrees west two hundred and fifty and three tenths feet to a point three hundred and fourteen and eight tenths feet from the main track of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company’s railroad; thence north thirty-three degrees east one thousand and fifty feet in a line parallel with the main track of said railroad at this point; thence south fifty-seven degrees east four hundred and fourteen and eight tenths feet; thence south thirty-three degrees west one, thousand and fifty feet; thence north fifty-seven degrees west one hundred feet to the center of the main track of said railroad; thence north fifty-seven degrees west sixty-four and one half feet to the place of beginning, containing ten acres. Also a strip of land sixty-two and two tenths feet wide on each side of a line commencing at a point on the northwest side of said ten-acre tract, one hundred and fifty feet from its northwest corner, and running thence north ten degrees and four minutes west seven hundred feet to the center of Wild Horse Creek.

Sec. 5. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to

Secretary of Interior to fix compensation.

fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such tracts of land and to provide the time and manner of the payment thereof, and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company.

Sec. 6. That said railway company shall accept this grant upon

Conditions of acceptance.

the expressed condition, binding upon itself, its successors, and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant of land or its occupancy than is hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 7. The preceding three sections shall not take effect until the

Consent of Indians.

consent of said Indians to the provisions thereof shall have been obtained; which consent shall be expressed in writing, signed, by a majority of the male adults on said reservation and by a majority of their chiefs in council assembled for that purpose, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 8. That the act entitled “An act providing for allotment of

Quantity of land in reservation increased.

Vol. 23, p. 841.

lands in severalty to the Indians residing upon the Umatilla Reservation, in the State of Oregon, and granting patents therefor, and for other purposes.” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, be, and the same is hereby, amended by repealing so much thereof as limits the total quantity of the diminished reservation proposed to one hundred and twenty thousand acres, and the Secretary of the Interior shall set apart such further quantity of land of the existing Umatilla Reservation, in addition to the one hundred and twenty thousand acres thereof, required by said act to be selected, designated, and reserved for the uses and purposes of said Indians, as therein provided, as shall enable him to fix, define, and establish 560FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1186, 1194–1196. 1888. the metes and bounds of said reserved tract in a satisfactory manner, and to include therein such portions as he may deem advisable of certain lands in the eastern part of the reservation, which the Indians desire shall be reserved for them: and the said Secretary is authorized by order to establish such diminished reservation accordingly; and in all other respects said act shall continue and remain in force.

Sec. 9.

Amendment.

That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or repeal this act.

Approved, October 17, 1888.

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CHAP. 1194.—

An act to provide for warehousing fruit brandy.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fruit brandy.

Provisions for warehousing.

Vol. 19, p.803.

That the provisions of an act entitled “An act relating to the production of fruit brandy, and to punish frauds connected with the same,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, be extended and made applicable to brandy distilled from apples or peaches, or from any other fruit the brandy distilled from which is not now required or hereafter shall

Proviso.

not be required to be deposited in a distillery warehouse: Provided, That each of the warehouses established under said act, or which may

Custody.

hereafter be established, shall be in charge either of a storekeeper or of a storekeeper and gauger, at the discretion of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 1195.—

An act to establish a life-saving station on the Atlantic coast between Indian River Inlet, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Life-saving station.

Established on coast of Delaware or Maryland.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to establish a lifesaving station on the coast of Delaware or Maryland, at such point between Indian River Inlet, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, as the General Superintendent of the lifesaving Service may direct.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 1196.—

An act to incorporate the Brightwood Railway Company of the District of Columbia.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Brightwood Railway Company incorporated.

That M. M. Parker, A. A. Thomas, C. M. Anderson, C. B. Pearson, and Joseph Paul, of the District of Columbia, and their associates, successors, and assigns, be, and they are hereby, created a body corporate and politic, under the name of the Brightwood Railway Company of the District of Columbia, and may make and use a common seal, and by that name may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, with authority to construct and lay down a single or with the approval of the Commissioners of the District a double track railway, with the necessary switches, turnouts, and other mechanical devices and sewer connections, necessary to operate the same by horse, cable, or electric power,

Location.

in the District of Columbia, through and along Brightwood avenue, from Boundary street to the boundary-line of the District of Columbia, with the right to run public carriages thereon propelled by horse, electric, or cable power. Whenever the foregoing route or routes may

Coinciding tracks.

coincide with the duly authorized rout or routes of any other duly FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1196. 1888.561 incorporated street-railway company in the District of Columbia, both companies shall use the same tracks, upon such fair and equitable terms as may be agreed upon by said companies: and in the event said companies fail to agree upon equitable terms, either of said companies may apply, by petition, to the supreme court of the District of Columbia, which shall hear and determine the matter in due form of law, and adjudge to the proper party the amount of compensation

Compensation for use.

to be paid therefor. Said corporation is authorized and empowered to propel its cars on such other lines as it shall coincide

Motive power on other tracks.

with by cable-power, or such other motive power as it shall use to propel its own cars with on the routes prescribed in this act, and may repair and construct such proportions of its road as may be upon the line or route or routes of any other road thus used: and in case of any disagreement regarding such construction or repairs,

Disagreements as to repairs.

with any company whose line is thus used, such disagreement may be heard and determined summarily upon the application of either road to any court in said District having common-law jurisdiction. Said company shall receive a rate of fare not exceeding five cents

Fare.

for each passenger, for each continuous ride between all points of its line, but shall sell six tickets for twenty-five cents: Provided, If

Proviso.

Electric wires.

electric wires or cables are used the same shall be placed under ground:

Sec. 2. That the said railway company shall, on or before the fifteenth

Annual report.

of January of each year, make a report to Congress of the names of all the stockholders therein, and the amount of stock held by each, together with a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures, from whatever source and on whatever account, for the preceding year ending December the thirty-first, which report shall be verified by affidavit of the president and secretary of said company; and if said report is not made at the time specified, or within ten days thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Commissioners to cause to be instituted judicial proceedings to forfeit this charter; and said company shall pay to the District of Columbia, in lieu of taxes upon personal property, including cars and motive power, for

Taxes.

each year, four per centum of its gross earnings upon its traffic, which amount shall be payable to the collector of taxes at the times and in the manner that other taxes are now due and payable, and subject to the same penalties on arrears: and the franchise and property of said company, both real and personal, to a sufficient amount, may be seized and sold in satisfaction thereof, as now provided by law for the sale of other property for taxes: and said per centum of its gross earnings shall be in lieu of all other assessments upon its personal property, used solely and exclusively in the operation and management of said railway. Its real estate shall be taxed as other real estate in the District, provided its tracks shall not be taxed as real estate.

Sec. 3. That the said railway shall be laid upon such part of the

Construction.

road as may be designated by the Commissioners of the District, and must be constructed of good materials, and in a substantial and durable manner, with the rails of the most approved pattern, all to be approved by the Commissioners of the District, laid upon an even surface with the pavement of the street, and in such a manner as to interfere with the ordinary travel as little as practicable; and the gauge to correspond with that of other city railroads.

Sec. 4. That the said corporation shall, at its own expense, keep

Repairs.

its tracks, and for the space of two feet beyond the outer rails thereof, and also the space between the rails and tracks, well graded or paved and in good repair, so as to impede the general travel as little as possible.

Sec. 5. That in the event of a change of grade at any time of any

Changes of grade.

of the streets, avenues, or roads occupied by the tracks of this corporation it shall be the duty of said company to change its said rail- 562FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1196. 1888. road so as to conform to such grade as may have been thus established at its own expense.

Sec. 6.

Permission to dig streets, etc.

That it shall be lawful for said corporation, its successors or assigns, with the approval of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, to make all needful and convenient trenches and excavations and sewer connections, in any of said streets or places where said corporation may have the right to construct and operate its road, and place in such trenches and excavations all needful and convenient devices and machinery for operating said railroad in the manner and by the means aforesaid; and said sewer connections shall have such traps or other devices as may be required by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia; it shall also be lawful for said corporation, its successors or assigns, to erect and maintain, at such convenient and suitable points along its lines as may seem most desirable to the board of directors of the said corporation, subject to

Engine house, etc.

the approval of the Commissioners of the District, an engine house or houses, boiler house or houses, and all other buildings necessary for the successful operations of an electric or cable-motor railroad.

Sec. 7.

Maximum speed.

That it shall not be lawful for said corporation, its successors or assigns, to propel its cars over said railroad, or any part thereof, at a rate of speed exceeding fifteen miles per hour: and for each violation of this provision said corporation, its successors or assigns, as the case may be, shall be subject to a penalty of fifty dollars, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction at the suit of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 8.

Commencement and completion.

That the said railway shall be commenced within three months and completed to Brightwood within twelve months from the passage of this act; and the entire line to be completed in two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 9.

Capital stock.

That the capital stock of said company shall not exceed, if horse power is to be used, sixty thousand dollars. If electric motor power is to be used, the capital stock shall not exceed one hundred and two thousand dollars. If propelled by cable, the capital stock shall not exceed two hundred and four thousand dollars; that the stock shall be divided into shares of fifty dollars each, transferable in such manner as the bylaws of said company may direct; and said

Payments.

company shall require the subscribers to the capital stock to pay in cash the amount by them respectively subscribed, at such times (after the first installment) and in such amounts as the board of directors may deem proper and necessary in the construction of said road;

Failure to pay assessments.

and if any stockholder shall refuse or neglect to pay any installment, as required by a resolution of the board of directors, after reasonable notice of the same, the said board of directors may sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, so many shares of his said stock as shall pay said installment; and the person who offers to purchase the least number of shares for the assessment due shall be taken as the highest bidder, and the sale shall be conducted under such general regulations as may be made in the bylaws of said company; but no stock shall be sold for less than the total assessments due and payable, or said corporation may sue and collect the same from any delinquent subscriber, in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Sec. 10.

Equipment.

That the company shall place cars of the best construction on said railway, with all modern improvements necessary to the convenience and comfort of passengers, and shall run cars thereon as often as the public convenience may require, in accordance with a table or schedule fixed by the company, a copy of which shall be filed with the Commissioners of the District of Columbia and approved by them.

Sec. 11.

Shops, depots, etc.

That the company shall buy, lease, or construct such passenger-rooms, ticket-offices, workshops, depots, lands, and buildings as may be necessary at such points on its line as may be approved by the Commissioners of the District.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess I. Ch. 1196. 1888.563

Sec. 12. That all articles of value that may be inadvertently left

Lost articles.

in any of the cars or other vehicles of the said company shall be taken to its principal depot and entered in a book of record of unclaimed goods, which book shall be open to the inspection of the public, and if said property remains unclaimed for one year the company may sell the same after live days’ notice.

Sec. 13. That within thirty days after the passage of this act the

Organization.

corporators named in the first section, or a majority of them, or if any refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder, shall cause books of subscription to the capital stock of said company to be opened and kept open, in some convenient and accessible place in the District of Columbia, from nine o’clock in the forenoon till five o’clock in the afternoon, for a period to be fixed by said corporators, not less than five days (unless the whole stock shall be sooner subscribed for); and said corporators shall give public notice by advertisement in at least two daily papers published in the city of Washington, of the time when and the place where said books shall be opened; and subscribers upon said books to the capital stock of the company shall be held to be stockholders: Provided, That every

Provisos.

Ten per cent, to be subscribed.

Payments to be in money only.

centum, at the time of subscribing, except lawful money or certified checks from any national bank. And when the books of subscription

First meeting of stockholders.

to the capital stock of said company shall be closed, the corporators named in the first section, or a majority of them, and in case any of them refuse or neglect to act, then a majority of the remainder shall, within twenty days thereafter, call the first meeting of the stockholders of said company, to meet within ten days thereafter, for the choice of directors, of which public notice shall be given for five days in two newspapers published daily in the city of Washington, and by written personal notice to each stockholder by the clerk of the corporation: and in all meetings of the stockholders each share shall entitle the holder to one vote, to be given in person or by proxy.

Sec. 14. That the government and direction of the affairs of the

Government of the company.

Officers.

company shall be vested in a board of nine directors, who shall be stockholders of record, and who shall hold their office for one year, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and the said directors, a majority of whom shall be a quorum, shall elect one of their number president of the board, who shall also be president of the company; and they shall also choose a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, the latter of whom shall give bonds with good and sufficient surety to said company in such sum as the said directors may require, for the faithful discharge of his trust. In case of a vacancy in the board of directors by death, resignation, or otherwise the vacancy so occasioned shall be filled by the remaining directors.

Sec. 15. That the directors shall have the power to make such bylaws,

Directors to make bylaws, etc.

rules, and regulations as they shall deem needful and proper touching the disposition and management of the stock, property, estate, and effects of the company and the management of its business, not contrary to this charter or to the laws of the United States and the ordinance of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 16. That there shall be an annual meeting of the stockholders

Annual meeting.

to choose directors, to be holden at such time and place, under such conditions, and upon such notice as the said company in their bylaws may prescribe; and said directors shall annually make a report in writing of their doings to the stockholders.

Sec. 17. That said company shall have at all times the free and

Punishment for obstructing, etc., franchise.

uninterrupted use of its roadway; and if any person or persons shall willfully, mischievously, and unnecessarily obstruct or impede the 564FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1196, 1197, 1208. 1888. passage of the cars of said railway with a vehicle or vehicles, or otherwise, or in any manner molest or interfere with passengers or operatives while in transit, or destroy or injure the cars of said railway or depots, or other property belonging to said railway, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay for each such offense not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, to be recovered as other fines and penalties in said District, and shall also be liable to said company, in addition to said penalty, for any loss or damage occasioned by his or her or their act as aforesaid: but no suit shall be brought unless commenced within sixty days after such offense shall have been committed.

Sec. 18.

Crossings.

That said company shall have the right of way across such other railways as are now in operation within the limits of the lines granted by this act, and is hereby authorized to construct its said road

Proviso.

across such other railways: Provided, That it shall not unnecessarily interrupt the travel of such other railways in such construction.

Sec. 19.

Amendment.

That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 1197.—

An act to amend section forty-four hundred and seventy-four of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Petroleum as fuel.

R. S., sec. 4474, p. 866, amended.

That section forty-four hundred and seventy-four of the Revised Statutes of the United States be, and the same is hereby, amended, by adding thereto the

Petroleum may be used on steamers not carrying passengers, without certificate

following: “Provided, however, That the Secretary of the Treasury may permit the use of petroleum as fuel on steamers not carrying passengers, without the certificate of the Supervising Inspector of the district where the vessel is to be used, subject to such conditions and safeguards as the Secretary of the Treasury in his judgment

Conditions.

shall provide. For a violation of any of the conditions imposed by the Secretary of the Treasury a penalty of five hundred dollars shall be imposed, which penalty shall be a lien upon the vessel, but a bond may, as provided m other cases, be given to secure the satisfaction of the judgment.”

Approved, October 18, 1888.

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CHAP. 1208.—

An act authorizing the President to appoint and retire Alfred Pleasonton, with the rank and grade of major.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfred Pleasonton.

President may appoint, major on retired list of the Army.

That the laws regulating appointments in the Army be, and they are hereby, suspended, and suspended only for the purpose of this act, and the President is hereby authorized to nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint Alfred Pleasonton, late a major-general of volunteers in the Army of the United States, a major, and thereupon to place him the said Alfred Pleasonton, upon the retired-list of the Army with the rank and grade of major without regard and in addition to the number now authorized by law of said retired-list:

Proviso.

Pension.

Provided, That from and after the passage of this act no pension shall be paid to the said Alfred Pleasonton, but this proviso shall be no bar to any claim for pension that the widow or children or heirs of the said Alfred Pleasonton may have after his decease.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1209: to constitute Lincoln, Nebraska, a port of delivery, and to extend the provisions of the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes” to the said port of Lincoln. Chapter 1209 25 Stat. 565 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1209, 1210. 1888.565

CHAP. 1209.—

An act to constitute Lincoln, Nebraska, a port of delivery, and to extend the provisions of the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes” to the said port of Lincoln.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lincoln, Nebr. Made port of delivery, and Immediate transportation facilities extended to.

That Lincoln, in the State of Nebraska, be, and is hereby constituted a port of delivery in customs collection district of New Orleans, and that the privileges of the seventh section of the act approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate

Vol. 21, p. 174.

transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes.” be, and the same are hereby, extended to said port. And that there shall be appointed at said port a surveyor with compensation at two

Surveyor.

hundred and fifty dollars per annum and the usual fees.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

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CHAP. 1210.—

An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for prior years, and for other purposes.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Deficiency appropriations.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for prior years, and for other objects hereinafter stated, namely: STATE DEPARTMENT.

State Department

Salaries Foreign Ministers: To pay amounts found due by the

Ministers’ salaries.

accounting officers on account of salaries of ministers, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, five thousand six hundred and sixty-one dollars and four cents.

Salaries, Charges D’affaires ad Interim: To pay amounts

Salaries, charges d’affaires.

found due by the accounting officers on account of salaries of charges d’affaires ad interim and diplomatic officers abroad, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two thousand and fifty-three dollars and twenty-nine cents.

Salaries, Consular Officers not Citizens: To pay amounts

Salaries, consular officers not citizens.

found due by the accounting officers on account of salaries of consular officers not citizens, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two thousand five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and twenty-two cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of salaries of consular officers not citizens, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven dollars and forty cents.

To pay the balance of compensation due A. B. Keün, vice-consul-general

A. B. Keün.

Payment to.

at Teheran, while in charge of the consulate-general of the United States at that place from June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to November twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, being deficiencies on account of the fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-six and eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, as follows: For the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two hundred and thirty dollars and seventy-seven cents; for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars and twenty-four cents.

Contingent Expenses United States Consulates: To pay

Contingent expenses, consulates.

amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of contingent expenses of United States consulates, being a deficiency for the 566FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, five hundred and nineteen dollars and forty-four cents.

Consular salaries.

Salaries, Consular Service: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers of the Treasury on account of salaries, consular service, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six hundred and fifty dollars.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of salaries, consular service, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two thousand five hundred and twenty-two dollars and fifty-three cents.

Clerks at consulates.

Allowance for Clerks at Consulates: To reimburse Robert J. Stevens, United States consul at Victoria, British Columbia, for amount paid for clerk hire at that consulate from May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, to March thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, four hundred dollars.

Loss on exchange, consular service.

Loss on Bills of Exchange, Consular Service: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of loss on bills of exchange, consular service, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one thousand three hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty-seven cents.

French spoliation claims.

French Spoliation Claims: For procuring additional evidence relative to the French spoliation claims, one thousand dollars.

International Bureau Weights and Measures.

Vol. 20, p. 709.

Standard Weights and Measures: To enable the Secretary of State to meet the proportionate part which the United States is asked to bear of the deficit in the revenues provided for the first period of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures established under the Convention of May twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, two thousand one hundred and thirty dollars and thirty-three cents.

Chinese indemnity.

To pay, out of humane consideration and without reference to the question of liability therefor, the sum of two hundred and seventy-six thousand six hundred and nineteen dollars and seventy-five cents to the Chinese Government as full indemnity for all losses and injuries sustained by Chinese subjects within the United States at the hands of residents thereof.

S. Dana Horton.

Payment to.

Expenses of International Monetary Conferences: To pay S. Dana Horton for additional services as delegate of the United States to the International Monetary Conference, of eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, and secretary to the Commission in and about the preparation of the document of said conference, known as Senate Executive Document Number Fifty-eight, Forty-fifth Congress, third session, and for additional services as delegate and secretary to the Monetary Conference of eighteen hundred and eighty-one, in and about the preparation of reports of said conference, and for services in said year relating to the proposed Monetary Conference of eighteen hundred and eighty-two, six thousand dollars.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

Return of immigrants illegally landed.

Vol. 24, p. 414.

That the act approved February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to amend an act to prohibit the importation and immigration of foreigners and aliens under contract or agreement to perform labor in the United States, its Territories, and the District of Columbia,” be, and the same is hereby, so amended as to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury, in case he shall be satisfied that an immigrant has been allowed to land contrary to the prohibition of that law, to cause such immigrant within the period of one year after landing or entry, to be taken into custody and returned to the country from whence he came, at the expense of the owner of the importing vessel, or, if he entered from an adjoining country, at the expense of the person previously contracting for the services.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.567

That the act approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred

Allowance to informers of violation of immigration laws.

Vol. 28, p. 333.

and eighty-five, entitled “An act to prohibit the importation and migration of foreigners and aliens under contract or agreement to perform labor in the United States, its Territories, and the District of Columbia,” be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to an informer who furnishes original information that the law has been violated such a share of the penalties recovered as he may deem reasonable and just, not exceeding fifty per centum, where it appears that the recovery was had in consequence of the information thus furnished.

independent treasury.

Independent Treasury.

Compensation of special agents to examine the books, accounts, and

Special agents.

R. S., sec. 3649, p. 718.

Vol. 9, p. 62.

money on hand at the several sub-treasuries and depositories, including national banks acting as depositaries, under the act of August sixth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and ninety-three dollars and ninety-one cents.

To reimburse the Treasurer United States for balance of loss on

Loss on recoinage of uncurrent silver coin.

recoinage of fifteen thousand dollars in uncurrent silver coins transferred to the mint at San Francisco from the sub-treasury at San Francisco by transfer order number fourteen thousand three hundred and fifty-five, of May fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, sixty-three dollars and ninety-six cents.

To reimburse the Treasurer United States for balance of loss on recoinage of uncurrent fractional silver coin transferred from the subtreasuries at Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore, in April, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, per transfer orders numbers fifteen thousand seven hundred and forty-nine, fifteen thousand seven hundred and sixty, and fifteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, two hundred and seventy-five dollars and forty-six cents.

Contingent Expenses Independent Treasury: For contingent

Contingent expenses.

R. S., sec. 3653, p. 719.

expenses under the requirements of section thirty-six hundred and fifty-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States, for the collection, safekeeping, transfer, and disbursement of the public money, and for transportation of notes, bonds, and other securities of the United States, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Contingent Expenses, Assay Office at Helena: To reimburse

Assay office, Helena.

Transportation.

Spruille Braden, assayer in charge, for charges for transportation of supplies, included in voucher thirteen June, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, there being no funds available for payment, one dollar.

To pay Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company for transportation

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company.

of public property in March, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, forty cents.

To pay Northern Pacific Railway Company for transportation of

Northern Pacific Railway Company.

public property in March and April, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, eighteen dollars and sixty-three cents.

GOVERNMENT IN THE TERRITORIES.

Territorial governments.

Territory of Dakota: For salaries of two additional associate

Dakota.

Additional judges.

Ante, p. 398.

justices of the supreme court of said Territory provided for by the act approved August ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, from date of qualification in office at the rate of three thousand dollars each per year, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Territory of New Mexico: For salary of the additional associate

New Mexico.

Additional justice.

justice of the supreme court of said Territory, provided for by the 568FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. act approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, from date of qualification in office to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 24, p. 428.

eighty-seven, eight hundred and forty-one dollars and sixty-seven cents.

Internal-revenue agents, etc.

Collecting Internal Revenue: For salaries and expenses of agents and surveyors, for fees and expenses of gaugers, for salaries of storekeepers, and for miscellaneous expenses, ten thousand dollars.

Public buildings, heating apparatus.

Heating Apparatus: For heating apparatus for public buildings, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, four thousand six hundred and ninety-two dollars.

Paducah, Ky.

Supplies to post office.

Post-Office and courthouse, Paducah, Kentucky: To pay the account of George O. Hart and Son, of Paducah, Kentucky, for sundry articles furnished for use in and upon the post-office and courthouse building at Paducah, Kentucky, thirty-two dollars and twenty cents.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Public building.

For Post-Office at Minneapolis, Minnesota: For approaches complete and for an additional elevator, eleven thousand five hundred dollars.

Port Townsend, Wash.

Public building.

For customhouse and Post-Office at Port Townsend, Washington Territory: For completion, one hundred and twenty thousand dollars.

Louisville, Ky.

Public building.

courthouse and Post-Office at Louisville, Kentucky: For continuation of building, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, ten thousand dollars.

Waco, Tex.

Public building.

Extra expenses.

courthouse, Post-Office, and so forth, at Waco, Texas: To pay the amount found due by the accounting officers of the Treasury to John Moore, contractor, for extra labor and materials supplied and expenses incurred in connection with his contract of August twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for the construction of a courthouse, post-office, and so forth, at Waco, Texas, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-three dollars and eighty-eight cents.

Concord, N. H.

Public building.

Public Building at Concord, New Hampshire: For fitting up the attic story; for curbing for approaches, and for other incidentals necessary to finish the building, six thousand live hundred and ninety-four dollars.

Engraving and printing.

Payment to Elizabeth R. Millegan.

Plate Printing, Bureau of Engraving and Printing: To pay Elizabeth R. Millegan, executrix, and others, the amount found due by the accounting officers, being a deficiency on account of the appropriation for plate printing, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, four hundred and eight dollars and three cents.

F. W. Angell.

Payment to, for legal services.

Payment to F. W. Angell for Legal Service: To pay F. W. Angell for services and expenses under authority of the Secretary of the Treasury in the suit brought by William Lockwood and E. H. McClintock against W. H. Robertson, collector of the port of New York, in a certain injunction proceedings against the disinfection of a cargo of rags imported in the ship Vigilante from Japan, allowed by the First Auditor, June eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six (report number ninety-seven thousand five hundred and nine), but suspended by the Commissioner of Customs for want of authority of law to pay the same, five hundred dollars and fifty-five cents.

Samuel H. Robinson.

Payment to.

For the payment to Samuel H. Robinson for services rendered in connection with the sanitary improvement of the Treasury Department Building in a proper sanitary condition by improved plumbing sewerage, five hundred and ninety-five dollars.

Samson B. Allen.

Refund of tonnage dues.

Refund to Samson B. Allen: To refund to Sampson B. Allen that portion of the amount collected from him by the collector of customs at New York as alien tonnage dues on the schooner Lady Ellen and deposited in the Treasury, which has since been remitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, one hundred and ten dollars and nineteen cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.569

Refund to Peter French: To refund to Peter French, late collector

Peter French.

Payment to.

of customs at Sitka, Alaska, the amount paid by him for advertising the sale of Government property under direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, there being no appropriation available for payment of the same, two dollars and sixty-six cents.

Refund to the Clerk of the District Court for Washington Territory:

Washington Territory.

Payment to clerk of court.

To refund to the clerk of the third judicial district court of Washington Territory the sum of six hundred and sixty-two dollars and eleven cents, being the proceeds of sale of three hundred and thirty-five saw logs deposited with said clerk pending a suit of replevin brought by the United States against George Bratton and Charles Page to recover said logs, as unlawfully cut on public lands, and by him erroneously deposited in the Treasury, judgment in the case having been rendered in favor of the defendants.

Payment for Losses by sinking of Schooner Carrie, of New Haven,

Carrie.

Payment on account of loss of schooner.

Connecticut: To pay to the following-named persons the following sums, respectively, in full satisfaction and discharge of all claims in their behalf against the Government of the United States, or any of its Departments, officers, or employees, on account of the collision between the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey schooner Eagre and the said schooner Carrie, or any of its consequences, namely:

To William A. Woodward, managing owner of the Carrie, in full

William A. Woodward.

for himself and all his partners therein, one thousand two hundred dollars.

To Joshua M. Chappell, of New Haven, Connecticut, master of

Joshua M. Chappell.

the Carrie, in full, one hundred and ninety-eight dollars.

To Leopold J. Petersen, of New Haven, Connecticut, seaman of

Leopold J. Petersen.

the Carrie, in full, one hundred and ten dollars.

To George H. Smith, of New Haven, Connecticut, of and in full, for

George H. Smith.

the firm of J. and G. H. Smith and Company, consignors and owners of the cargo of the Carrie, five hundred and ten dollars: in all, two thousand and eighteen dollars.

Electoral Messengers: For the payment of the messengers of

Electoral messengers.

Mileage for.

the respective States for carrying to the seat of Government the votes of the electors of said States for President and Vice-President of the United States at the rate of twenty-five cents for every mile of the estimated distance by the usual road traveled from the place of meeting of the electors to the seat of Government of the United States, computed for one distance only, for the service of fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, nine thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Fish Hatchery, Duluth, Minnesota: For the completion of the

Duluth, Minn.

Completing fish hatchery.

fish hatchery on Lake Superior, near Duluth, Minnesota, including its equipment, water supply, and the construction at the station of ponds for the cultivation of trout, four thousand dollars.

Refund to Iselin, Neeser and Company: To repay to Messrs,

Iselin, Neeser & Co.

Iselin, Neeser and company, amount of excessive interest collected in error by the United States district attorney at New York, in the settlement (without suit) of a claim against said firm for duties on merchandise imported by them; the amount having been covered into the Treasury, eighty dollars and ninety-six cents.

To refund to the heirs of C. A. J. Flemister, the balance of the

C. A. J. Flemister.

Refund of interest to heirs of.

proceeds of a sale of certain real-estate of said Flemister, covered into the Treasury, over and above his indebtedness to the Government, four hundred and seventy-five dollars.

LIGHT-STATIONS.

Light stations.

Castle Hill Light-Station, Rhode Island: That the appropriations

Castle Hill, R. I.

Appropriations for, available without conditions.

made for the establishment and completion of a lighthouse and fog-signal at Castle Hill, entrance to Newport Harbor, Rhode 570FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Vol. 21, p. 225.

Island, by the acts of August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and March thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, are

Ante, p. 19.

hereby made available without condition for the purchase of a suitable site at the entrance of said harbor, and for the erection and completion of a lighthouse and fog-signal.

Matagorda, Tex.

Sabine Pass, La.

Re-imbursing keepers.

Reimbursement of Keepers of Light-Stations for Personal Losses: To reimburse the keepers of light-stations at Matagorda, Texas, and Sabine Pass, Louisiana, for personal losses incurred by them during the storms of August and October, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, five hundred and eighty-two dollars and seventy-five cents.

Jared A. Smith.

Credit in accounts of.

Relief of Major Jared A. Smith, United States Army: To enable the proper accounting officers of the Treasury to settle the accounts or Major Jared A. Smith, United States Army, late engineer of the fifth and six lighthouse districts, for Mosquito Inlet light-station, Florida, third quarter of eighteen hundred and eighty-four, authority is hereby granted for the allowance of the sum of two hundred and thirty-five dollars and twenty-five cents, being the balance of a payment made by him under authority of the Secretary of the Treasury for expenses incurred in connection with the transportation and interment of the remains of Major O. E. Babcock, United States Army, formerly engineer of said districts, and burial of the remains of L. P. Luckey, his clerk who were drowned while attempting to land on the coast of Florida for the purpose of inspecting the work of constructing the lighthouse at Mosquito Inlet, Florida.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

District of Columbia.

Redemption of certificate of indebtedness.

For the redemption of one certificate of indebtedness issued by authority of section seven of the act of the legislative assembly, approved June twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, dated July first, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, of the denomination of fifty dollars, with interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum, numbered thirteen hundred and seventy-one, payable July first, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, one hundred and ten dollars.

Police matrons.

Police Department: For salaries of three matrons for police stations, at six hundred dollars each; for accommodations for matrons at police stations, three thousand two hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; in all, five thousand dollars, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Repairs to telegraph lines.

To enable the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to repair or reconstruct such portions of the fire alarm and police telegraph lines of the District of Columbia, as may be in their opinion, absolutely necessary for the public safety, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, said sum to be available until March fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Assessor’s office.

Assessor’s Office: For stationery, printing, supplies, and recorder of deeds for furnishing list of transfers, eight hundred and nine dollars and sixty-five cents.

Collector’s office.

Collector’s Office: For printing, stationery, and furniture, three hundred and sixty-four dollars.

Markets.

Markets: For fuel, hardware, and plumbing, fifty-three dollars and nineteen cents.

Engineer’s office.

Engineer’s Office: For stationery, printing, fuel, forage, and horseshoeing, three hundred and eighty-six dollars and four cents.

Improvement of streets.

Improvements and Repairs: For improvement of streets and avenues, northeast section (granite paving blocks), one hundred and thirty-nine dollars and twelve cents.

Standard Underground Cable Company.

Payment to.

Telegraph and Telephone Service, District of Columbia: To pay Standard Underground Cable Company for underground cable laid in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and since FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.571 used by the District Government for fire-alarm, two thousand nine hundred and fifty-one dollars and seventy-cents.

Police Court: For stationery, fuel, ice, gas, and witness fees,

Police court.

ninety-three dollars and thirty-nine cents.

Public Schools: The Commissioners are hereby authorized to

Public schools.

Principal normal

pay to the principal of the normal school of the seventh and eighth divisions, five hundred dollars, out of the unexpended balance of the appropriation for salaries of teachers for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in order to make the salary of said principal one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

For repairs and improvements to school buildings and grounds:

Miscellaneous.

For lumber, cement, paint, and glass, one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty-one cents.

For stationery, printing, ice, gas, and supplies, four hundred and ninety-four dollars and eighty-four cents.

For industrial instruction, namely, for lumber, hardware, and dry goods, three hundred and thirteen dollars and fourteen cents

Miscellaneous Expenses: For advertising special tax list, one

Miscellaneous expenses.

thousand eight hundred dollars.

For printing checks, damages, forage, care of horses, horseshoeing, fuel, ice, gas, and repairs, one thousand two hundred and eighty-seven dollars and seventy cents.

For Payment of Judgments: For the payment of judgments

Payment of judgments.

against the Distinct of Columbia as follows:

Samuel C. Mills, four hundred and ten dollars, together with eighteen dollars and seventy cents costs;

Henry Green, by John Jackson, seven hundred and fifty dollars, together with thirty-two dollars and seventy cents costs;

Edward Coleman, nine hundred and fifty dollars, together with ninety-seven dollars and forty-five cents costs;

District of Columbia versus Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company (two cases), fifty-one dollars and twenty-five cents costs:

Virginia L. Cartwright, one thousand five hundred dollars, together with seventy-one dollars and seventy cents costs;

Enoch Ridgeway, five hundred dollars, together with one hundred and twenty-two dollars and fifty cents costs;

R. S. Thomas, three hundred and seventy-five dollars, together with sixteen dollars and twenty-five cents costs;

William C. McGill (balance), one hundred and sixty-three dollars and fifteen cents;

Raleigh Sherman, three hundred and seventy-eight dollars and ninety-six cents, together with nineteen dollars and ten cents costs;

Mary L. Paschal, twenty-eight dollars and thirty cents costs:

Abraham Kaufman, eight hundred dollars, together with twenty-seven dollars and sixty cents costs:

Henry Ruppert, four hundred dollars, together with forty-three dollars and seventy cents costs;

James Stewart, fifty dollars, together with three dollars and twenty cents costs;

Louisa Hilton and Mary Hilton, seven hundred and sixty-two dollars and fifty cents together with ninety dollars and forty cents costs;

Margaret and Catharine Harrigan, five hundred dollars, together with forty-six dollars and fifty cents costs;

Annie Clarkson, one thousand dollars, together with thirty-six dollars and fifty cents costs; in all, nine thousand two hundred and forty-five dollars and forty-six cents, together with a further sum sufficient to pay the interest on said judgments from the date the same became due until the day of right of appeal shall have expired.

Sale of Bonds: To supply the deficiency in the amount realized

Sale of bonds.

from the sale of bonds in which the ten per centum retained from contractors was invested, one thousand five hundred dollars.

572FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Miscellaneous.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight as follows: For salaries and contingent expenses, streets, public schools, buildings for schools, courts, miscellaneous expenses, health department, judgments, and water department, three thousand and ten dollars and seventy-five cents, as per estimates submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, August twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, Senate Executive Document Number Two Hundred and Fifty-two.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, as follows:

Executive office.

Executive Office: For stationery, printing, furniture, and livery, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, seven hundred and two dollars and thirty-seven cents.

Assessor’s office.

Assessor’s Office: For daily transfers furnished by recorder of deeds from January first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, per bill on file in the office of uditor of the District of Columbia, two hundred and eighteen dollars and fifty cents.

Collector’s office.

Collector’s Office: For printing, per bill on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, twelve dollars and thirty-five cents.

Attorney’s office.

Attorney’s Office: For stationery, printing, and ice, per bills on file in office of the auditor of the District of Columbia, thirty dollars and twenty-nine cents.

Pumps.

Purchase and Repairs of Pumps: For pumps, per bill on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, fifty-seven dollars and twenty-nine cents.

Public schools.

Public Schools: For stationery, printing, ice, gas, and supplies, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight dollars and eighty-eight cents.

Miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous Expenses: For general advertising, advertising proposals and notices, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, two thousand and fifty-two dollars and nine cents.

William Forsyth.

For books for register of wills, printing, checks, damages, and other necessary items: To pay William Forsyth for surveying, per bill on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, three hundred and twenty-eight dollars and nineteen cents.

Health department.

Health Department: For rent of office, rent of stable, printing, and forage, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, three hundred and thirty-one dollars and twenty cents.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, as follows:

Sewers.

Cleaning Tidal Sewers: For lime and oil, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, three dollars and fifty-three cents.

Fire department.

Fire Department: For saddlery, ice, and gas, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, one hundred and forty-one dollars and eighty cents.

Miscellaneous expenses.

Miscellaneous Expenses: For forage, saddlery, and horseshoeing, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, thirty dollars and sixty-three cents.

For advertising proposals and notices, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, sixty-nine dollars and fifteen cents.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, as follows:

Street lamps.

Street Lamps: For gas and erection of lamps, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, two thousand and ninety-five dollars and sixty-four cents.

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Fire Department: For horseshoing and gas, per bills on file in

Fire department.

the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, three hundred and ten dollars and seventy-seven cents.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as follows:

Current Repairs to County Roads: For sand, per bill on file

County roads.

in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, ninety-six dollars.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, as follows:

District Offices and Markets: For repairs to wagon used by

Repairs to wagon.

District offices, per bill on file in office of auditor of the District of Columbia, seventeen dollars and twenty cents.

That one-half of the foregoing amounts, to meet deficiencies in the

One-half from district revenues.

appropriations on account of the District of Columbia, shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia, and one-half from any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.

Employment of Special Counsel: To enable the Commissioners

Special counsel for Samuel Strong arbitration.

of the District of Columbia to employ and pay special counsel to represent the District of Columbia in the case of Samuel Strong, authorized to be submitted to an arbitration board of three persons to be appointed by the President of the United States under the joint resolution of Congress approved July tenth, eighteen hundred and

Post, p. 1245.

eighty-eight, two thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; one-half of said sum to be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia and the other half from any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Water Department: For stationery, advertising, forage, and

Water department.

horseshoeing, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, two hundred and eighty-six dollars and seventy-six cents.

For pipe distribution to high and low service: Fuel, per bills on file in the office of auditor of the District of Columbia, one thousand and sixty-four dollars and sixty-eight cents.

All being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

To pay William Forsyth for surveying site of pump-house in Georgetown, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, ten dollars.

The foregoing items under the water department shall be paid out

To be paid from water revenues.

of the revenues of that department.

Increase of Water-Supply, Washington, District of Columbia: For

Increase of water supply.

expenses of the Joint Select Committee appointed under a concurrent

Expenses of investigation.

resolution of Congress to investigate the work upon, and contracts and other matters relating to the Washington Aqueduct tunnel, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives on vouchers approved by said Joint Select Committee.

WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

To enable the Secretary of War to pay a reasonable additional

Adjutant • General’s Office.

compensation to the employees in the office of the Adjutant-General

Compensation to employees for extra work.

engaged on extra work after office hours in disposing of accumulated pension work during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at such rates as he may deem just and proper, but not exceeding sixty cents per hour to clerks (regardless of grade) and not exceeding thirty cents per hour to messengers, for the extra time actually employed, twenty-five thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine dollars and thirty cents.

574FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Surgeon-General’s Office.

Compensation to employees for extra work.

To enable the Secretary of War to pay a reasonable additional compensation to the employees in the office of the Surgeon-General who were actually employed after office hours in disposing of accumulated pension work during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at such rates as he may deem just and proper, but not exceeding sixty cents per hour to clerks’(regardless of grade) and not exceeding thirty cents per hour to messengers, for the extra time actually employed, thirteen thousand four hundred and twenty-nine dollars and twenty cents.

Paul Butler.

Payment to.

Manufacture of Arms at National Armories: To enable the Secretary of War to pay to Paul Butler royalty on sixty-nine thousand six hundred and twenty-eight hook attachments or stacking swivels, at eight cents each, as per judgment of the Court of Claims, dated June fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight (numbered fourteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine), these being the number manufactured by the Government and attached to arms from April twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, five thousand five hundred and seventy dollars and twenty-four cents.

pay of the army.

Officers’ mileage.

For mileage to officers, when authorized by law, to be disbursed under the limitations prescribed for the appropriation for mileage to

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officers by the Army appropriation act approved February ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six thousand dollars. signal service.

Signal Service.

Transportation.

For transportation of men and their baggage, and for transportation of material, being for the service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and ninety-two cents.

For Signal Service transportation, eighteen hundred and eighty-four and prior years, to pay the claim of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company, three dollars and one cent.

Medical attendance.

For medical attendance and medicines to officers and enlisted men of the Signal Corps, being for the service of the fiscal year ended June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two hundred and forty-eight dollars and three cents.

engineers department.

Engineers’ Department.

Mississippi River Commission.

Salaries and expenses.

Mississippi River Commission: Salaries and traveling expenses of the Mississippi River Commission, and for salaries and traveling expenses of assistant engineers, and for office expenses and contingencies, being for the period from April thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to close of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and to be at once available, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Mississippi River.

Gauging waters.

Gauging the waters of Lower Mississippi and its Tributaries: Annual expenses of gauging the water of the Mississippi and its tributaries: continuing observations of the rise and fall of the river and its chief tributaries as required by joint resolution of

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February twenty-first, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, rendered necessary for establishing additional gauges at Fulton, Garland, and Collin’s Bluff (mouth of Sulphur River) Arkansas, three thousand six hundred dollars.

Hartford and New York Transportation Company.

Payment to.

To reimburse and pay the Hartford and New York Transportation Company for labor and money expended in removing, in an emergency, obstructions and dredging the Connecticut River in eighteen FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.575 hundred and eighty-six, under the same rules and inspections as the work on said river had been conducted by the United States engineer officers in charge, two thousand six hundred and six dollars and eighty cents.

quartermaster’s department.

Quartermaster’s Department.

For payment on account of Army transportation, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-two and prior years, as certified to Congress as due, by the accounting officers of the Treasury, in House Executive Document Number Nineteen, Fiftieth Congress, first session, namely: To the Hoboken Land Improvement Company of New Jersey, fifteen

Hoboken Land Improvement Company.

thousand eight hundred dollars.

That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury Department

Purchase of horses for the Department.

are hereby authorized and directed to credit and allow to Lieutenant-Colonel R. N. Batchelder, deputy quartermaster-general, the voucher for eight hundred and fifty dollars for horses purchased for the use of the War Department on May fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and the voucher for five hundred dollars for a similar purchase made March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and to charge the same, respectively, to the appropriations for contingencies of the Army for the years eighteen hundred and eighty-five and eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

Rent, and so forth, Citadel Academy, South Carolina: To

Citadel Academy, Charleston, S. C.

Payment of rent.

Post, p. 629.

pay the amount reported as due by the Secretary of War in pursuance of the joint resolution approved August fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to the State of South Carolina for rent of the Citadel Academy at Charleston, South Carolina, from August twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, to February second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, including the sum equitably clue to the said State for the loss by fire of the west wing of said building while in the occupation of the United States, seventy-seven thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: Provided, That this sum shall

Proviso.

To be accepted in full.

be accepted in full payment of all claims for rent, wear and tear, and injury to the property by fire, or from any other cause whatever due to the said occupancy by the United States.

Extension of Military Reservation at Fort Thornburgh, Utah:

Fort Thornburgh, Utah.

Extension of reservation.

For payment for private property taken by the Government in extension of the military reservation at Fort Thornburgh, Utah: under the order of the commander of the post, of April fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and the President’s order of May thirteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, being the amount awarded by a board of officers June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, as per their report approved by the War Department, three thousand four hundred and thirty-seven dollars.

Reimbursement to certain States and Territories for expenses incurred

States and Territories.

Refund to.

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in repelling invasions and suppressing Indian hostilities, act June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, eleven thousand seven hundred and twenty-three dollars and sixty-four cents.

NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Navy Department.

Contingent Expenses, Navy Department: To pay to John Wanamaker

Contingent expenses.

for stationery furnished the Navy Department and offices for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two hundred and nineteen dollars and fifty-eight cents.

To reimburse the appropriations “Ordnance and Ordnance Stores,

Ordnance, etc.

Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred

Contingent, Bureau of Ordnance.

and eighty-six,” thirty-six dollars, and “Contingent, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and eighty-six,” three dollars, for amounts erroneously paid therefrom; in all, thirty-nine dollars.

576FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

To reimburse the following appropriations for amounts erroneously paid therefrom:

Bureau Construction and Repair.

Construction and repair Bureau Construction and Repair, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, twelve dollars and fifty cents.

Bureau Equipment and Recruiting.

Contingent, Bureau Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, nine dollars and fifty cents.

Bureau Navigation.

Contingent, Bureau of Navigation, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three dollars; in all, twenty-five dollars.

Hydrographic Office.

Telephone rent.

Contingent and Miscellaneous Expenses Hydrographic Office: To reimburse Pay-Director T. H. Looker, United States Navy, for amounts paid the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, for exchange rental for the branch Hydrographic Office, Washington, District of Columbia, from the appropriation “pay miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.” the accounting officers claiming that these expenditures should have been paid from the appropriation for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.

NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT.

Naval Establishment.

Pay, miscellaneous.

Pay Miscellaneous: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers for actual expenses while traveling under orders, one thousand three hundred and twenty-eight dollars and seven cents.

Advertising.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of advertising, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, fourteen dollars.

marine corps.

Marine Corps.

Clothing.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of undrawn clothing, two thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight dollars and twenty-eight cents.

Freight.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight, seventeen dollars.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight, being for the service” of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and sixty-eight dollars and seventy-one cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, eighty-nine dollars and forty-one cents.

Provisions.

To pay account for provisions furnished during fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, seven dollars and fifty cents.”

Barracks.

To pay accounts on file for repair of barracks at Pensacola, Florida: one hundred and eighty dollars and forty-five cents.

Repairs.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of repair of barracks, Marine Corps, sixty dollars and sixteen cents.

Provisions: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of advertising, seventy-nine dollars and eighty-three cents.

Clothing.

Clothing: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of advertising, seventy-nine dollars and eighty-three cents.

Fuel.

Fuel: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of advertising, seventy-nine dollars and eighty-two cents.

Contingent.

Advertising.

Contingent: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of advertising, seventy-nine dollars and eighty-four cents.

Transportation and Recruiting: To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of advertising, forty-three dollars and fifty cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.577 bureau of navigation.

Bureau of Navigation.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account

Freight.

of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and seventy-eight dollars and thirteen, cents.

Naval War College, Bureau of Navigation: To pay the following

Naval War College.

Supplies, etc.

unpaid bills on account of expenses of the Naval War College for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, namely: Warren Ward and Company, for furniture, ninety dollars: H. P. Williams and Company, for mattresses, eighteen dollars: Phillip F. Conroy, for plumbing, nine dollars and forty cents; Phillip F. Conroy, for plumbing, six dollars and fifty-four cents; W. K. Covell, for grate to range, one dollar and seventy-five cents; W. K. Covell, for brick for range, two dollars and fifty cents; G. B. Reynolds, for coal, sixty-five dollars and seventy cents; G. B. Reynolds, for coal, thirty-two dollars and eighty-five cents; Old Colony Steamboat Company, freight, seven dollars and forty-six cents; in all, two hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty cents.

Compass-Testing Houses, Bureau of Navigation: To pay bill

Compass-testing houses.

Supplies.

of T. B. Cross, junior, for doors, sash, and so forth, furnished for the compass-testing houses, Bureau of Navigation, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, thirty-two dollars and eighty-nine cents.

bureau of ordnance.

Bureau of Ordnance.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of

Freight.

freight, twenty-one dollars and forty-nine cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, seventy-seven dollars and fifty-one cents.

To supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the contingent

Contingent.

service of the Bureau of Ordnance, three thousand dollars.

bureau of equipment and recruiting.

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account

Freight.

of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five dollars. bureau of provisions and clothing.

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account

Rations commuted.

of rations commuted, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two thousand one hundred and seventy-seven dollars and seventy cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account

Advertising.

of advertising, one hundred and fifty-five dollars and eighty-six cents.

bureau of construction and repair.

Bureau of Construction and Repair.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and

Freight.

eighty-seven, fifty-five dollars and eighty-nine cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of freight: being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one hundred and ninety-four dollars and seven cents.

navy miscellaneous.

Payment to owners of schooner Nellie Woodbury: To pay

“Nellie Woodbury.”

Payment to owners of schooner.

the owners of the schooner Nellie Woodbury for general average, being the proportion due from the United States, as owners of the 578FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. cargo, on account of the damage sustained by the collision of said schooner with the schooner Charlie Henley, in March, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, while on a voyage from Boston, Massachusetts, bound for Washington, District of Columbia, laden with old copper and lead, the property of the United States, one hundred and seventy-eight dollars and thirty-one cents.

“Kate Fawcett.”

Payment to owners of steam-ship.

Payment to owners of British Steam-Ship Kate Fawcett: To compensate the owners of the British steam-ship Kate Fawcett for damages sustained by that vessel in consequence of a collision with the United States steamer Atlanta, at the port of Aspinwall, in March, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, under a finding of a hoard of survey appointed under the regulations of the Navy Department, one hundred and twenty dollars.

“Lima.”

Payment to owners of bark

Payment to owners of the Swedish bark Lima: To compensate the owners of the Swedish bark Lima for damages sustained by said vessel by collision with the United States flagship Richmond, in the harbor of Key West, on March twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand six hundred and sixty-four dollars and fifty-nine cents.

“H. E. Hart.”

Payment to owner of coal-barge.

Payment for expenses incurred and losses sustained by sinking of coal-barge H. E. Hart: To pay P. C. O’Rourke, owner of coal-barge H. E. Hart, for expenses incurred and losses sustained by him in consequence of the sinking of the barge at the navy-yard, New York, March fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, while in tow of the United States tug Catalpa, three hundred and sixty-three dollars and seventy cents; and to pay E. R. Lowe for services rendered in raising said barge, pumping, and other necessary work in connection with the delivery of her cargo of coal at the navy-yard, six hundred and thirty-six dollars and fifty cents; in all, one thousand dollars and twenty cents.

William Cramp and Sons.

Payment to, for wharfage, monitor Terror.

Wharfage, United States Monitor Terror: To pay William Cramp and Sons for wharfage and for care and protection of the United States monitor Terror, in accordance with letters of the Secretary of the Navy to said firm dated November twenty-third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and February nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, three thousand three hundred and fifty-two dollars.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Interior Department.

Payment to employees.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay to the following employees in the Patent Office the sums severally due them, being the difference between the amounts received by them and the salaries appropriated by law, for the positions to which they had been appointed or promoted without taking the oath of office prior to November, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, namely: W. L. Aughinbaugh, one hundred and forty-five dollars and fifty cents; L. B. Wynne, ninety-nine dollars and forty cents; Jay F. Bancroft, fifteen dollars and twenty cents; T. J. Hudson, forty-five dollars and sixty-five cents: James R. Rogers, fifteen dollars and twenty cents; Edward B. Moore, thirty-three dollars and twenty cents; W. A. Cowles, thirty-three dollars and ten cents: Granville Lewis, thirty-three dollars and twenty-cents; A. R. Townshend, fifteen dollars and twenty-five cents; J. McRoberts, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; Samuel T. Fisher, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; S. W. Bunyea, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; I. N. Townsend, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; T. J. Hogan, eight dollars and fifteen cents; A. P. Smith, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; M. D. Wires, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; John W. Frost, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; Anne L. Somerville, one dollar and ninety-five cents: W. W. Townsend, fifty dollars and sixty cents; M. R. Sullivan, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; Amelia Tyler, sixteen dollars and ninety-five cents; FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.579 W. H. Chadsey, ten dollars and eighty cents; Marie Van Leer, eight

Interior Department.

Payment to employees—Continued.

dollars and forty cents; Bunyan Olive, sixteen dollars and ninety cents; John I. Brown, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; Lewis Thompson, sixteen dollars and eighty cents; C. F. Randall, fifty-one dollars; F. P. McLean, thirty-four dollars and sixty cents; O.K. Gaantnar, thirty-three dollars and sixty cents; Robert P. Haines, twenty-eight dollars; H. E. Baker, thirty-three dollars and fifty cents; Sarah J. Noyes, thirty-three dollars and fifty cents; George R. Blodgett, sixty-five dollars; B. N. Morris, twenty-four dollars and twenty cents; P. E. Clark, sixteen dollars and fifty cents; J. C. Dowell, sixty-five dollars: F. C. Skinner, twenty-four dollars and ten cents; W. B. Greeley, sixteen dollars and fifty cents; Thomas G. Steward, sixteen dollars and forty cents: Charles H. Richardson, twenty-seven dollars and ninety-five cents; George A. Nixon, twenty-four dollars and twenty cents; C. M. Catlin, thirty-three dollars and sixty cents; J. Q. Rice, sixty-five dollars; A. P. Greely, twenty-eight dollars; L. D. Wilson, thirty-three dollars and fifty cents; E. K. Tyler, thirty-three dollars and fifty cents; in all, one thousand four hundred and four dollars and ninety-five cents.

That the unexpended balance of the sum of twenty-five thousand

Interstate Commerce Commission.

Balance reappropriated.

Ante, p. 54.

dollars appropriated by the deficiency appropriation act, approved March thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to enable the Interstate Commerce Commission to properly carry out the objects of the act to regulate commerce, be and the same is hereby reappropriated and made available for expenditure during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

public land service.

Public lands.

To pay amount found due by the accounting officers on account of

New Mexico.

Surveyor-general.

salary of surveyor-general of New Mexico, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two cents.

To pay amount found due by the accounting officers on account of

Contingent expenses.

contingent expenses, office of surveyor-general of New Mexico, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five dollars and ten cents.

For salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, sixty thousand

Registers and receivers.

dollars.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand four hundred and ninety-two dollars and twenty-two cents.

For expenses of depositing public moneys received from the disposal

Depositing public moneys.

of public lands, three thousand dollars.

To pay amount found due by the accounting officers on account of expenses of depositing public moneys, one thousand one hundred and sixty-nine dollars and eighty-nine cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of

Surveying.

expenses of depositing public moneys, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two thousand two hundred and seventy-six dollars and seventy-two cents.

To pay amount found due by the accounting officers on account of surveying the public lands, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six hundred and ninety-four dollars and ninety cents.

To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of

Abandoned military reservations.

preservation of abandoned military reservations, nine hundred and seven dollars and sixty-nine cents.

To pay to John W. Gilmore, of Geneva County Alabama, the amount

John W. Gilmore.

Payment to.

erroneously collected from him by the local land officers at Montgomery, Alabama, on homestead entry numbered twenty thousand and twenty-five, twenty-six dollars and ten cents.

580FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. indian affairs.

Western Miami Indians.

Thomas Richardville.

Payment to.

Ante, p. 528.

Western Miami Indians: For the payment of Thomas F. Richardville for services and expenses as delegate representing the Western Miami Indians in Washington, one thousand dollars, to be paid out of the appropriation provided for said Indians in the sundry civil appropriation act for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and to be deducted from the amount to be paid said Indians thereunder.

Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and Piankeshaw Indians.

John Wadsworth.

Payment to.

Ante, p. 528.

Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and Piankeshaw Indians: For the payment of John Wadsworth for services and expenses as delegate representing the Kaskaskia, Wea, Peoria, and Piankeshaw Indians in Washington, one thousand dollars, to be paid out of the appropriation provided for said Indians in the sundry civil appropriation act for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and to be deducted from the amount to be paid said Indians thereunder.

Eastern Band Cherokee Indians.

W. B. Ferguson and Frederick C. Fisher.

Payment to.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina: For payment to W. B. Ferguson and Frederick C. Fisher, of Waynesville, North Carolina, for services rendered as attorneys for the eastern band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina, from October, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, to November first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six hundred dollars each, one thousand two hundred dollars.

W. J. Hadley.

Payment to, superintendent Chilocco school.

For pay of W. J. Hadley, as superintendent of the Indian Industrial School at Chilocco, Indian Territory, from October nine, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, to November fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, both dates inclusive, one hundred and

Proviso.

fifty dollars and eighty-two cents: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to pay over to the duly authorized treasurer of the Creek Nation, the sum of eight hundred and sixty dollars and fifty-nine cents now standing to the credit of

Creek Orphan Fund.

the Creek Orphan Fund on the books of the Treasury, being the aggregate of the sums due the Creek orphans or their heirs under the

Vol. 7, p. 368.

treaty of March twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, and the provisions of an act entitled “An act to reimburse the Creek

Vol. 22, p. 301.

Orphan Fund.” approved August seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and that the receipt of the treasurer of the Creek Nation shall be a release of the United States and considered a final settlement of the Creek Orphan matter.

POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Post-Office Department.

Mail depredations.

For mail depredations and post-office inspectors, and fees to United States marshals, attorneys, and the necessary incidental expenses connected therewith, being a deficiency on account of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one hundred and twenty dollars and thirty-two cents.

Postmasters’ salaries.

For compensation to postmasters, being a deficiency on account of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two hundred and twenty-nine thousand four hundred and eighty-one dollars and forty-one cents.

Railroad transportation.

For inland transportation, railroad routes, five hundred and sixty-two thousand four hundred and eighty-two dollars.

Clerks in post-offices.

For compensation to clerks in post-offices, being a deficiency on account of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, two hundred and forty-two thousand two hundred and seventy-one dollars and twenty-one cents.

Foreign mails.

For transportation of foreign mails from the United States to foreign countries, sixteen thousand dollars.

Payable from postal revenues.

The foregoing sums for the postal service shall be payable from the postal revenues of the respective years to which they are properly chargeable.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.581

For an additional clerk in the office of the First Assistant Postmaster-General,

First Assistant Postmaster-General.

for duty in the free delivery division, during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one thousand dollars.

To enable the Postmaster-General to pay the Assistant Attorney-General

Extra compensation for preparing postal laws, etc.

of the Post-Office Department for services rendered in the preparation of a new edition of the postal laws and regulations under

Vol. 24, p. 9.

the act of March thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one thousand dollars.

That the claim of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company,

Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company.

certified in House Executive Document Number seventy, first session Forty-ninth Congress, shall be paid from any moneys in the

Payment of claim.

Treasury not otherwise appropriated, instead of “from postal revenues

Ante, p. 14.

of the respective years to which they are properly chargeable,” as provided in the deficiency act of February first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

To pay the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company interest,

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.

as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five (eighteenth Statutes, page four hundred and eighty-one), from

Payment of interest.

September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to February

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fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the sum of twenty-five thousand nine hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty cents, withheld from said company pending suit for the recovery of that amount of internal-revenue taxes claimed to be due the United States, judgment having been rendered in favor of the company, seven hundred and thirteen dollars and seventy-eight cents.

To pay Thomas L. Hoffman, late postmaster at Fairfield, Iowa,

Thos. L. Hoffman. Payment to.

amount paid by him for the United States for rent of the post-office at Fairfield, Iowa, in accordance with the terms of a lease of said premises held by the United States, and in pursuance of the instructions of the Post-Office Department, six hundred and twenty-five dollars.

To pay Thomas F. Gerls, late postmaster at Pontiac, Michigan,

Thomas F. Gerls.

amount paid by him for rent of the post-office at Pontiac, Michigan,

Payment to.

in accordance with the terms of a lease of said premises held by the United States, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, four hundred dollars.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Department of Agriculture.

Improvement of Grounds: To pay amount due John A. Baker,

Improvement of grounds.

for tools furnished in excess of the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, twenty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents. To pay amount due Joseph Paul for paving with asphalt the roadways in the Agricultural Grounds, by contract with the Agricultural Department, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, seven hundred and eleven dollars. Experimental Garden: To reimburse Norman J. Colman for

Experimental gardens.

amount expended for repairs to heating apparatus, and so forth, in

Heating apparatus

excess of the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, thirty-nine dollars and three cents. Silk Culture: To reimburse Norman J. Colman for amount paid

Silk culture.

John H. Wilkinson, for inspecting boiler in silk filature, being for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five dollars. To pay W. S. Emans, United States consul at Shanghai, expenses

silkworm eggs.

incurred in procuring silkworm eggs, being for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, sixty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents. To pay William M. Noyes, for labor in June, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, at the experimental station, Piedmont, California, being for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, twelve dollars. 582FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Travelling expenses.

Investigating the History and Habits of Insects: Transportation of agent of Department of Agriculture, being a deficiency on account of the appropriation for investigating the history and habits of insects for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, ninety-six dollars and twenty-five cents.

Manufacture of sugar.

Experiments in the Manufacture of Sugar from Sorghum and Sugar Cane: To pay unsettled accounts against the Department for experiments for the fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, eight thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

Contingent expenses.

James M. Ewing.

Re-imbursement.

Contingent Expenses Department of Justice, Horses and Wagons: To reimburse James M. Ewing, late disbursing clerk, Department of Justice, the amount of voucher number eighteen, third quarter of eighteen hundred and eighty-four, for lively of horses for April, May, and June, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, improperly paid from the appropriation for “Contingent expenses, Department of Justice: Miscellaneous items, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.” and disallowed by the accounting officers, the said amount having been repaid to the Treasury by James M. Ewing, two hundred dollars.

Repairs to courthouse, Washington.

Repairs to courthouse, Washington, District of Columbia: To reimburse James M. Ewing, late disbursing clerk, Department of Justice, amount paid by him for repairs to courthouse, Washington, District of Columbia, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, six dollars and seventy-two cents.

Suits against the Government.

To supply a deficiency in the appropriation for defending suits in claims against the United States, as reported by the Attorney-General, one hundred and twenty-nine dollars and seventeen cents.

judicial

Judicial.

Marshals’ fees.

Fees and Expenses of Marshals: For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, fifty thousand dollars.

For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, forty thousand dollars.

District attorneys’ fees.

Fees of District Attorneys: For payment of regular official fees provided by law for official services of United States district attorneys, thirty-seven thousand three hundred and sixty-seven dollars and forty-one cents.

For payment of regular official fees provided by law for official services of United States district attorneys, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, forty-two thousand five hundred and twenty-six dollars and twenty-eight cents.

Joseph Campbell.

To enable the Attorney-General to pay Joseph Campbell, of Phoenix, Arizona, for assisting in prosecution of certain fifteen Apache Indians charged with murder before the United States court, at Phoenix, Arizona, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Assistant attorneys.

Pay of Assistant Attorneys: For payment of regular assistants to United States district attorneys who were appointed by the Attorney-General at a fixed annual compensation, and to reimburse them for the reduction of twenty per centum, more or less, made at the beginning of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, forty thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.

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Fees of Clerks: For fees of clerks, United States courts, being

Clerks’ fees.

a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Fees of Commissioners: For fees of United States Commissioners

Commissioners’ fees.

and justices of the peace acting as such commissioners, fifty-two thousand four hundred and ninety-eight dollars and seventy-two cents.

For fees of United States commissioners and justices of the peace acting as such commissioners, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, nineteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven dollars and thirty-five cents.

Rent of courtrooms: For rent of United States court-rooms,

Rent of courtrooms.

eleven thousand three hundred and ten dollars.

Pay of bailiffs, United States Courts: For pay of bailiffs and

Miscellaneous expenses.

criers: of expenses of district judges directed to hold court outside of their districts; of meals for jurors when ordered by court; of compensation for jury commissioners, five dollars per day, not exceeding three days for any one term of court; for stenographic clerk for the Chief Justice and for each associate justice of the Supreme Court, at a sum not exceeding one thousand six hundred dollars each, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Pay of District Attorneys and Assistants: To provide for the

District attorneys and assistants.

Fees.

payment of the claims enumerated on pages two and three of Senate Executive Document Number Two Hundred and Sixty-Six, Fiftieth Congress, first session, as follows, namely: For payment of United States district attorneys for unofficial services for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three hundred and fifty dollars: for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, four thousand and five dollars; for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three thousand six hundred and seventy-five dollars and eighty cents; in all, eight thousand and thirty dollars and eighty cents.

For payment of special assistant district attorneys, fiscal year,

Special assistants.

eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three thousand four hundred and eighty-four dollars and seven cents: for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five thousand and twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents; for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, four hundred and seventy-five dollars; in all, eight thousand nine hundred and eighty-six dollars and eighty-two cents.

To provide for the payment of the claims enumerated in Senate Executive Document Number Two Hundred and Seventy, Fiftieth Congress, first session, for fees of district attorneys as follows, namely: Fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three hundred and twenty dollars; for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, except the claim numbered one hundred and three thousand nine hundred and forty-nine in said Senate Executive Document, three thousand eight hundred and thirty-three dollars and seventy cents; in all, four thousand one hundred and fifty-three dollars and seventy cents.

Expenses of Territorial Courts in Utah: For expenses of

Utah.

Court expenses.

Territorial courts in Utah, including nine thousand five hundred dollars for supplying and caring for the penitentiary in Utah, fifteen thousand dollars.

For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, including eight thousand seven hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty-six cents for supplying and caring for the penitentiary, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, ten thousand and sixteen dollars and eighty-one cents.

For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, on account of supplying and caring for the penitentiary, two thousand eight hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents.

584FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, on account of supplying and caring for the penitentiary, five thousand six hundred and forty-four dollars and eighty-two cents.

Prisoners.

Support of.

Support of Prisoners: For support of United States prisoners, including necessary clothing and medical aid, and transportation to place of conviction, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, twelve thousand six hundred and seventy-five dollars and sixty-four cents.

For support of United States prisoners, including necessary clothing and medical aid, and transportation to place of conviction, being for the service of the fiscal year, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Industrial Home, Utah.

Industrial Home in Utah Territory: The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to cause all of the unexpended balances of appropriations made by two acts of Congress, one

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approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to aid in the establishment of an Industrial Home in the Territory of Utah and to provide employment and means of self support for the dependent women who renounce polygamy and the children of such women of tender age, in said Territory, with a view to aid in the suppression of polygamy therein, and the other act approved

Industrial Christian Home Association, Utah.

Ante, p. 13.

Disposition of appropriations.

February first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to aid the Industrial Christian Home Association of Utah in carrying on under its articles of incorporation, the work of providing employment and means of self support for the dependent women who shall have renounced polygamy, and their children of tender age, now in the hands of Caleb W. West, or any other person or corporation, to be immediately paid over and delivered to a properly qualified disbursing officer of the United States to be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury. And

Title in fee to be secured to property.

said Secretary of the Treasury is further directed to cause a valid title to the lot or lots of ground in the City of Salt Lake, in said Territory, that were purchased and paid for with money of the United States appropriated in the acts before cited to be immediately vested absolutely and unconditionally in the United States forever. When said

Utah Commission to be board of management.

balances are fully paid over to said disbursing officer, the Utah Commission shall be and become the board of management and control hereof and of all expenditures of said money and of such as may be hereinafter appropriated, and the said board of management and control shall proceed at once on plans and specifications to be made or approved by said board to erect or complete on said lot or lots a building adapted and designed to carry out the purposes of this act and which when entirely completed and finished, including the approaches and the fencing and grading of said lot or lots, shall not in cost exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars, and for these purposes the money appropriated under the two acts of Congress above recited

Further appropriation.

and unexpended, is hereby reappropriated, and a further sum is hereby appropriated to complete the work above mentioned not exceeding the sum of twenty-four thousand dollars.

Furnishing.

There is also hereby appropriated the further sum of four thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to suitably furnish said building when the same shall have been completed.

Industrial Christian Home Association.

To have custody of institution.

When said building shall have been completed and furnished it shall be placed in the custody of the Industrial Christian Home Association of Utah Territory to be used and occupied by it for the purpose of aiding in the suppression of polygamy and of furnishing an industrial home and providing employment and means of self support for the dependent women who renounce polygamy and the children of such women of tender age in said Territory; and for the purpose of extinguishing polygamy the following classes may also be received, to wit:

First.

Persons eligible for admission.

First or legal wives. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.585 Second. Women and girls with polygamous surroundings in danger of being coerced into polygamy. Third. Girls of polygamous parentage anxious to escape from polygamous influences. Fourth. Women and girls who have been proselyted elsewhere and remove into the Territory in ignorance of the existence there of polygamy.

For aiding in the work of said Association for the present fiscal

Support.

year, including the transportation of inmates of the Institution who desire to permanently remove from said Territory, four thousand dollars.

Said Utah Commission shall hereafter act as the board of control

Utah Commission.

Duties of.

over said Association, both in the erection of said building and in the conduct of the work of the Association hereafter.

Said Utah Commission shall audit all expenditures of said Association under any appropriation herein or hereafter made, and shall make an annual report to Congress covering their expenditures and work hereunder, together with that of said Association. Said Industrial Christian Home Association of Utah Territory for the work herein defined shall have the use and occupation of said building and grounds free of rent or charge until such time as said work shall be accomplished, or Congress shall otherwise direct, when possession and occupation of the same shall revert to the United States.

Reversion.

miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous.

Support of Insane Convicts: To pay the State Asylum for Insane

Support of insane convicts.

Criminals at Auburn, New York, for the care and support of United States convicts, seven hundred and two dollars.

That the Attorney-General is hereby authorized and directed to

Transporting Charles Grandison et al. to Government Insane Asylum.

cause Charles Grandison, Frank Seiver, alias George Selvin, and Anthony Stewart, alias Johnson, alias Frank Harris, who were received in the State Asylum for Insane Convicts at Auburn, New York, while undergoing sentence in the New York State Prison at Auburn, for crimes committed in the District of Columbia, and whose sentences have expired since they thus became insane, to be removed to the Government Hospital for the Insane, at Washington, District of Columbia, by the United States Marshal for the Northern District of New York, the necessary expenses incurred in the same, to be payable from the appropriation for fees and expenses of marshals.

California State Asylum for Insane: To pay the California

California Insane Asylum.

Payment to.

State Asylum for Insane at Napa, California, for the maintenance of Frank Aaron, a citizen of Alaska, committed to said asylum upon an order issued by the United States judge for the district of Alaska, from December thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, to April fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, eight hundred and twenty-seven days, at fifty cents per day, four hundred and thirteen dollars and fifty cents.

Refund to David Day: To refund to David Day so much of the

David Day.

Refund of fine to.

fine of two hundred and twenty-five dollars imposed upon him by the United States court for the southern district of Mississippi at its November term, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, from which he was relieved by a pardon granted by the President, March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and twenty-five dollars.

PUBLIC PRINTING.

Public printing.

For payment to the printers regularly employed on the Congressional

Congressional Record.

Payment to printers.

Record not exceeding ninety dollars each for time unemployed during the present session, to be paid to such printers in proportion to the whole time actually employed in connection with the Record 586FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. during the session, six thousand three hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Additional pay to night force.

To pay fifteen per centum in addition to the amount paid for day labor to the employees of the Government Printing Office, such as compositors, pressmen, stereotypers, laborers, press-feeders, Record folders, counters, engineers, machinists, firemen; and proofreaders, revisers, copy-holders, makeup, and imposer of the bill force, who were and are exclusively employed on the night forces of the Government Printing Office, but exclusive of compositors on the Record, during the first session of the Fiftieth Congress, ten thousand

Proviso.

Deductions.

dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary: Provided, That in estimating the said fifteen per centum credit shall be given to the Government for whatever has been paid or is now being paid the said employees above the rates for day work.

Annual leaves.

To enable the Public Printer to comply with the law granting fifteen days’ annual leave to the employees of the Government Printing Office for the fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, twenty-five thousand dollars; and the Public Printer is hereby directed to pay forthwith all persons for services covered by deficiencies for said years.

SENATE.

Senate.

Officers, clerks, etc.

For compensation of officers, clerks, messengers, and others in the service of the Senate, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, forty-six thousand nine hundred and twenty-one dollars and twenty cents.

Folding materials.

For material for folding for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, fourteen thousand dollars.

Folding speeches, etc.

For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a rate not exceeding one dollar per thousand, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six hundred and thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents.

For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a rate not exceeding one dollar per thousand, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight four thousand five hundred dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a rate not exceeding one dollar per thousand, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, twelve thousand dollars.

Fuel, etc.

For fuel, oil, cotton-waste and advertising for the heating apparatus, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars and fifty-nine cents.

Furniture and repairs.

For furniture and repairs of furniture for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three thousand nine hundred and fifty-three dollars and sixty cents.

Mores and mail wagons.

For expenses of maintaining and equipping horses and mail-wagons for carrying the mails for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand eight hundred and four dollars and eighteen cents.

Miscellaneous items.

For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred eighty eight, four hundred and fifty dollars and eighty-seven cents.

Investigations, etc.

For expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate, including compensation to stenographers to committees, at such rate as may be fixed by the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, but not exceeding one dollar and twenty-five cents per printed page, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, ten thousand dollars.

Official Reporter.

To reimburse the official Reporter of the Senate for moneys paid for clerical hire during the First Session of the Fiftieth Congress, and for extra clerical services and expenses occasioned by the prolongation of the session Five Thousand Dollars.

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To pay George N. Strananan for services as conductor of the new

George N. Stranahan.

Senate elevator from April first to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three hundred dollars.

To pay Frank E. Waterman for nine days’ services, from December

Frank E. Waterman.

fifth to December thirteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven inclusive, as clerk to Senator C. J. Faulkner, fifty-four dollars.

To pay Jules Guthridge for seven days’ services, from December

Jules Gut bridge.

fifth to December eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, inclusive, as clerk to Senator George Hearst, forty-two dollars.

To pay George H. Boyd, assistant in Senate document-room, for

George H. Boyd.

services rendered July eleventh and twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, six dollars and fifty-two cents.

To enable the Secretary of the Senate to pay to the widow of the

James T. Farley.

Payment to widow of.

late James T. Farley, late a Senator from the State of California, deceased, the sum of one thousand two hundred and forty-eight dollars and eighty cents, being the amount of one mileage from his home to the seat of government and return.

That hereafter the statement of all appropriations made during

Statement of appropriations.

Contents of.

each session of Congress, including new offices created and the salaries of each and salaries of the offices which are increased and the amounts of such increase authorized by the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, shall be prepared under the direction of

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R. S., sec. 64, p. 13, amended.

the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives, and said statement shall hereafter show also the offices the salaries of which are reduced or omitted, and the amount of such reduction, and shall also contain a chronological history of the regular appropriation bills passed during the session for which it is prepared; and to complete this work for the present session the sum of twelve

Payment to clerks.

hundred dollars is hereby appropriated, to be paid to the persons designated by the chairmen of said committees to do said work.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

To pay to the widow of the late William T. Price, a member-elect

William T. Price.

Payment to widow of.

to the Fiftieth Congress, but who died before the time of its organization, six thousand dollars.

To pay to the widow of the late E. W. Robertson the amount of

E. W. Robertson.

Payment to widow of.

salary and mileage for the unexpired term of his service as a member of the Fiftieth Congress, eight thousand eight hundred and fifty-one dollars.

To pay to the widow of the late S. C. Moffat the amount of salary

S. C. Moffat.

Payment to widow of.

and mileage for the unexpired term of his service as a member of the Fiftieth Congress, Five thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine dollars and eighty-nine cents.

To pay to the widow of the late N. T. Kane the amount of salary

N. T. Kane.

Payment to widow

and mileage for the unexpired term of his service as a member of the Fiftieth Congress, seven thousand six hundred and fifty-five dollars and eighty-one cents.

To pay to the legal heirs of the late Andrew S. Herron, a member

Andrew S. Herron.

Payment to widow of.

elect to the Forty-eighth Congress, but who died before the time of its organization, six thousand dollars.

To pay to the widow and legal heirs of the late J. T. Updegraff a

J. T. Updegraff.

Payment to heirs of.

member-elect to the Forty-Eighth Congress, but who died before the time of its organization, six thousand dollars.

To pay accounts for stenographic work done for the committees

Stenographic work.

of the House during the present session by other than the official stenographers, and which are recommended by the Committee on Accounts, namely, to A. Johns, five hundred and eighty-six dollars

A. Johns.

James O. Clephane.

and seventy-five cents; and to James O. Clephane, eighty-two dollars and fifty cents: in all, six hundred and sixty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents; said claims to be audited by the Committee on Accounts and paid on their approval by the Clerk of the House.

588FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Enrolling room.

Page fur.

For compensation of a page in the Enrolling Room of the Clerk’s Office, recommended by the Committee on Accounts from and including August first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, at sixty dollars per month, six hundred and sixty dollars.

John D. O’Connor.

Payment to.

To pay John D. O’Connor for services as clerk to Committee on Eleventh Census, from the ninth to the seventeenth of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, inclusive, fifty-four dollars.

Thomas Bell.

To reimburse Thomas Bell for expenses incurred from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to March first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, for assistance as laborer in the folding-rooms, two hundred dollars.

Official Reporters.

Extra compensation.

To reimburse the five Official Reporters of the proceedings and debates of the House of Representatives, for moneys paid by them so far during the present session for clerical hire and extra clerical services, one thousand dollars each, five thousand dollars; one thousand

J. K. Edwards.

Payment to widow of.

dollars of which shall be paid to the widow of the late J. K. Edwards, he having been one of the said five official reporters as herein provided for.

Contested-election expenses.

John M. Glover.

To pay John M. Glover the sum of two thousand dollars in full of all expenses incurred by him in the contested election case of Frank against Glover in the Fiftieth Congress.

Nathan Frank.

To pay Nathan Frank the sum of two thousand dollars in full of all expenses incurred by him in the contested election case of Frank against Glover in the Fiftieth Congress.

W. O. Arnold.

To pay W. O. Arnold, in addition to the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars allowed him in the Sundry Civil Appropriation Act for expenses incurred in his election contest, one thousand dollars.

C. N. Felton.

Frank J. Sullivan.

To pay C. N. Felton and Frank J. Sullivan in full for expenses of election contest in the Fiftieth Congress, two thousand dollars each; in all four thousand dollars.

B. C. Kuehling.

Payment to.

To pay B. C. Kuehling for services rendered as locksmith from January eighteenth to January twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, forty dollars.

Rent.

To enable the Clerk of the House to rent, during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, rooms for the use of the clerks employed under the direction of the Committee on Rules in preparing the General Index of the Journals of Congress one thousand two hundred dollars.

Maurice Ruddlesden.

Payment to.

To pay Maurice Ruddlesden for additional services as a laborer in the House Library during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two hundred and eighty dollars.

Turner K. Hackman.

Payment to.

To pay Turner K. Hackman for services rendered as riding page for twenty days previous to the organization of the present Congress, fifty Dollars.

Francis D. Smith.

Payment to.

To pay Francis D. Smith for services rendered during the construction of the elevator in the south wing of the Capitol for the months of July, August and September, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and two dollars.

Henry Neal.

Payment to.

To pay Henry Neal as messenger to the Speaker, in addition to his pay as laborer, the sum of three hundred and one dollars and twenty-one cents, at the rate of forty dollars per month, from December sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven to July eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Charles Carter.

Payment to.

To pay Charles Carter for extra services rendered during the second session of the Forty-ninth Congress, Fifty dollars.

Ralph T. Moses.

Payment to.

To pay Ralph T. Moses for services rendered as assistant folder in seal room from December fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven to January twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and twenty-five dollars.

W. E. Burford.

Rent.

To enable the Clerk of the House to pay W. E. Burford for rent of the premises number two hundred and twenty-nine, New Jersey FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.589 avenue, used as a folding-room for the House from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven to April first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, seven hundred and fifty dollars.

To pay Charles H. Evans extra compensation for preparing statistical

Charles H. Evans.

Payment to.

tables, and for services rendered to the Committee on Ways and Means, five hundred dollars.

For allowance to members of the House of Representatives for

Stationery to members.

stationery, one hundred and twenty-five dollars.

To reimburse the Clerk of the House of Representatives for postage

Postage-stamps.

stamps eighty dollars.

To enable the Clerk of the House to pay George W. Knox for

Drayage.

hauling books and placing them in the room’s in the terrace of the House wing of the Capitol, two hundred and twenty-two dollars and seventy-seven cents.

To pay W. D. Hunter for thirty-eight days work during the recess

W. D. Hunter.

Payment to.

of Forty-ninth Congress at the rate of forty dollars per month.

To pay Charles L. Sauer for services rendered as assistant enrolling

Charles L. Sauer.

Payment to.

clerk during the last session of the Forty-ninth Congress, twenty dollars.

To pay W. J. Kehoe for services as clerk to the Committee on

W. J. Kehoe.

Payment to.

Rules during the first session of the Fiftieth Congress, two hundred dollars.

To pay E. B. Wade, Clerk of the Committee on Printing, for services

E. B. Wade.

Payment to.

to June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as clerk to the select Committee investigating the Government Printing Office five hundred dollars.

To pay Edward S, McDonald for services rendered to select committee

Edward S. McDerald.

Payment to.

Alexander Vangeuder.

Payment to.

investigating the Government Printing Office, fifty dollars.

To pay Alexander Vangeuder as extra compensation for services rendered as assistant clerk to the Committee on Invalid Pensions during the second session of the Forty-ninth and the first session of the Fiftieth Congresses, five hundred dollars.

To pay all session employees of the House of Representatives authorized

Session employees

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by the act making appropriation for the legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and for other purposes, approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to the end of the present session of Congress, forty-five thousand dollars.

To pay M. H. Clark for services as additional Clerk to Committee

H. M. Clark.

Payment to.

on Enrolled Bills from September Twenty-seventh to October seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, sixty-six dollars.

To pay George Winters and L. B. Cook two hundred dollars each

George Winters.

L. B. Cook.

Payment to.

being the difference between their pay as conductors of the elevator and one thousand two hundred dollars per annum from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, four hundred dollars.

For horse and buggy for Department Messenger, House of Representatives

Horse and buggy for Department messenger.

for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, two hundred and fifty Dollars.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.

Library of Congress.

To enable the accounting officers of the Treasury Department to

Postage.

settle the account of the disbursing agent of the Library of Congress, for balances of foreign postage due Edward G. Allen of London, for fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-four, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and eighteen hundred and eighty-seven nineteen dollars and thirty cents to be paid out of fund for increase of library, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. 590FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. JUDGMENTS COURT OF CLAIMS.

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims.

For payment of judgments of the Court of Claims as follows:

Benjamin P. Runkle, three thousand six hundred and thirty dollars and sixty-three cents; John Whitehead, one hundred and sixty dollars; Charles L. Dingley, four thousand and sixty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents; Charles Goodall, George Clement Perkins, and Edwin Goodall, under the firm name and style of Goodall, Perkins and Company, five hundred and ten dollars; W. J. Adams, two hundred and ninety-two dollars and thirty-one cents: William Frank Whittier and William Palmer Fuller, under the firm name and style of Whittier, Fuller and Company, nine hundred and seventy-two dollars and eighty-five cents: W. T. Garratt, two thousand three hundred and seventy-four dollars and thirty-two cents: J. M. Phillips, six hundred and sixty-one dollars; Cadwallader J. Pride, fifty-four dollars; Isaac E. Davis and Henry Cowell, under the firm name and style of Davis and Cowell, three thousand nine hundred and eight dollars and fifty-eight cents: A. H. Faulkner, two hundred and eighty dollars; William Parker Ravenel and others, as follows: William Parker Ravenel, in his own right, seventeen dollars and eighty-three cents; William Parker Ravenel, as administrator of C. E. Ravenel, two hundred and fourteen dollars and forty-eight cents; William P. Ravenel, as administrator of E. P. Ravenel, seventeen dollars and eighty-four cents: Daniel Ravenel, seventeen dollars and eighty-three cents; M. C. Ravenel, seventeen dollars and eighty-two cents; in all, two hundred and eighty-five dollars and eighty cents; Susan H. Peronneau and others as follows: Mary C. De Saussure, sixty-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents; Susan H. Peronneau, sixty-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents; Henry W. De Saussure, junior, administrator of William H. Peronneau. sixty-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents; Henry W. De Saussure, administrator of A. B. Du Bose sixty-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents; William E. Breese, administrator of M. S. Peronneau, six dollars and seventy-two cents; in all, two hundred and eighty-five dollars and eighty cents; William McAfee and James Hamilton, under the firm name and style of William McAfee and Company, two thousand nine hundred and sixteen dollars and forty-nine cents; Benjamin F. Dunham, Andrew Carrigan, and Brace Hayden, successors and 1iquidators of the firm of Dunham, Carrigan and Company, three thousand one hundred and sixty-eight dollars and four cents: William L. Bailie, administrator of Thomas J. Lamdin, deceased, four hundred and ninety dollars: William A. Cromwell, three hundred, and forty-one dollars and thirty-six cents: Paul Ravesies, four hundred and eleven dollars and thirty cents; William H. Reeder, three hundred and sixteen dollars and forty-one cents; Samuel C. Lemley, one thousand dollars: T. E. D. W. Veeder, one thousand dollars; Paul Butler, fourteen thousand five hundred and forty-three dollars and thirty-six cents: Asher C. Baker, eight hundred and thirty-six dollars and seventy-one cents;FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.591 Christopher J. Cleborne, three thousand three hundred and forty

Judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

dollars and sixty-nine cents; Benjamin F. Isherwood, two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars and fifty-six cents; Clara C. Lackey, executrix of Oscar H. Lackey, seven thousand one hundred and eighty-eight dollars and seventy-four cents: George Sewell, three thousand one hundred and one dollars and ninety-six cents; William S. Stamm, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy-one dollars and thirty cents; Henry H. Stewart, nine thousand eight hundred and thirty-four dollars and nineteen cents; George W. Woods, nine thousand two hundred and thirty-two dollars and five cents: Theodore Zeller, four thousand and nineteen dollars and ninety-two cents; Mary F. Danby, administratrix of Robert Danby, deceased, six thousand seven hundred and thirty-two dollars and fifty-seven cents; John S. Carpenter, three hundred dollars and eighty-two cents; Allan D. Brown, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents: Charles E. Clark, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Philip H. Cooper, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; William Starr Dana, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Charles H. Davis, five hundred and ninety-nine dollars and fifteen cents; George T. Davis, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents: Francis W. Dickens, five hundred and eighty-nine dollars and fifteen cents; Robley D. Evans, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Henry Glass, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Casper F. Goodrich, five hundred and forty-six dollars and fifty-five cents; Theodore F. Jewell, five hundred and forty-six dollars and fifty-five cents; Augustus G. Kellogg, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Nicoll Ludlow, three hundred thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents: H. De Haven Manley, twelve dollars and eighty-five cents: James H. Sands, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Charles D. Sigsbee, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents: Yates Stirling, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; Edwin White, six hundred and forty-one dollars and thirty-four cents: William H. Whiting, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents; George F. F. Wilde, five hundred and ninety-eight dollars and sixty cents; Frank Wildes, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents: William C. Wise, three hundred and thirty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents;592FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

James J. Barry, six hundred and twenty-one dollars and seven cents: John J. Bissett, three hundred and fifty dollars and thirty-eight cents; Henry C. Blye, three hundred and sixty-six dollars and twenty-seven cents: John L. D. Borthwick, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents; Jefferson Brown, four hundred and three dollars and fifty-three cents; James H. Chasmar, four hundred and fifty-four dollars and forty-nine cents; Hugh H. Cline, five hundred dollars and fifty-two cents: George W. Hall, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents: William W. Heaton, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents; Robert B. Hine, two hundred and twelve dollars and eighty-five cents; John P. Kelly, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and eleven cents; Charles J. MacConnell, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents: Henry D. McEwan, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents: William A. Mintzer, two hundred and twelve dollars and eighty-five cents: Lewis W. Robinson, two hundred and fifty-six dollars and thirteen cents; John A. Scot, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents; George E. Tower, one hundred and fifty-three dollars and sixty-seven cents; Nathan P. Towne, three hundred and twenty-four dollars and sixty-three cents: William A. Windsor, five hundred dollars and fifty-one cents: Benjamin F. Wood, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents: William T. Hord, six thousand six hundred and seventy-eight dollars and ten cents; George W. Roche, three hundred and eighty-two dollars and seventy-one cents: Charles E. De Valin, seven thousand eight hundred and four dollars and forty-two cents: Edwin Fithian, eight thousand six hundred and fifty-three dollars and seventy cents; Thomas W. Leach, three thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents: Robert T. Maccoun, eight thousand two hundred and thirty-two dollars and sixty-seven cents: William M. Folger, five hundred and sixty-four dollars and eight cents; John F. Merry, nine hundred and forty-three dollars and eighty-one cents; Hosea J. Babin, three hundred and ninety-four dollars and twenty-two cents; George H. Kearney, seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars and seventy-seven cents: Herschel Main, seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars and seventy-seven cents: William S. Moore, seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars and seventy-seven cents;FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.593 Julius A. Kaiser, fifty-six dollars and sixty-eight cents;

Judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

David Jones, three hundred and thirty-one dollars and seventy-five cents; Conway H. Arnold, one hundred and ninety-four dollars and seventy-six cents: Edward B. Barry, three hundred and six dollars; John K. Barton, four hundred and sixty-three dollars and one cent; William H. Beehler, eight hundred and thirty-two dollars and ninety cents; Robert M. Berry, nine hundred and forty-three dollars and eighty-one cents; John M. Bowyer, nine hundred and sixty dollars and fifty-five cents; Benjamin C. Bryan, one thousand dollars; Benjamin H. Buckingham, one hundred and ninety-five dollars and thirty-four cents; George E. Burd, one thousand dollars: James W. Carlin, seven hundred and seventeen dollars and eighty-four cents; William P. Clason, six hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty-three cents; John F. Knox, one hundred and ninety-six dollars: John W. Calder, one hundred and eighty-four dollars and sixty cents; H. N. Stevenson, seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars and seventy-seven cents; Charles A. Schetky, five hundred and forty-nine dollars and eighty-three cents: John F. Bingham, five hundred dollars and fifty-one cents; Daniel Delehanty, three hundred and thirty-six dollars and four cents; Richard C. Derby, four hundred and fifty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents; Webster Doty, five hundred and forty-one dollars and forty-one cents; Franklin J. Drake, four hundred and sixty-nine dollars and six cents; William H. Driggs, four hundred and fifty-three dollars and ninety-four cents; William C. Eaton, four hundred and eighty-two dollars and nine teen cents; William H. Everett, six hundred and eighty-three dollars and eighty-six cents; James H. Fitts, one hundred and ninety-seven dollars and thirty-five cents; Charles A. Foster, seven hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents; Charles E. Fox, eight hundred and seventy-three dollars and forty-two cents; James Franklin, two hundred and thirty-one dollars and twenty-three cents; Horace E. Frick, four hundred and eighty-nine dollars and thirty-one cents; Francis E. Greene, five hundred and forty-five dollars and twenty cents; Robert S. Griffin, one thousand dollars: Alexander S. Halstead, three hundred and sixteen dollars and seventeen cents; Eugene D. F. Heald, one hundred and forty-three dollars and eighty-one cents;594FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

Franks, Hotchkin, nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars and sixty-three cents; Edward M. Hughes, four hundred and seventy-six dollars and seventy-one cents; John J. Hunker, nine hundred and forty-three dollars and eighty-one cents; Andrew M. Hunt, one thousand dollars: Frederick G. Hyde, one hundred and forty-three dollars and eighty-one cents; Robert E. Impey, seven hundred and forty-six dollars and fifty-five cents: Henry K. Ivers, eight hundred and eleven dollars and fifty cents; Wainwright Kellogg, three hundred and eighty-six dollars and thirty cents; Louis Kingsley, seven hundred and forty-six dollars and fifty-five cents; Albert F. Sise, administrator of Charles H. Burbank, two thousand seven hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-four cents; Elizabeth L. Snyder, administratrix of Henry L. Snyder, eight thousand one hundred and eighty-two dollars and eighty-six cents; James W. Thomson, seven thousand three hundred and twenty-three dollars and fourteen cents: William H. Hunt, five thousand seven hundred and sixty-five dollars and thirty cents: Louis J. Allen, twelve thousand seven hundred and fifty-two dollars; Albert S. Greene, seven thousand five hundred and eighty-nine dollars and four cents; Robert Potts, seven thousand eight hundred and eighty-one dollars and four cents; Henry O. Mayo, five thousand five hundred and eighty-eight dollars and ten cents; Albert C. Gorgas, four thousand six hundred and twelve dollars and ninety cents; Edward Shippen, seven thousand eight hundred and three dollars and ninety-four cents; Newton L. Bates, four thousand eight hundred and forty-nine dollars and seventy cents; Alexander Henderson, eight thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and forty-eight cents; Jesse S. Wilson, administrator of Joseph Wilson, six thousand four hundred and seventy dollars and fourteen cents; John Johnson, five thousand nine hundred and sixty-three dollars and seven cents: Archibald C. Rhoades, three thousand six hundred and forty-seven dollars and twenty-one cents; Jackson McElmell, eight thousand one hundred and fifty-nine dollars and thirty-one cents; Thomas Hiland, nine thousand three hundred and seventy-three dollars and sixty-nine cents; Stephen D. Hibbert, seven thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars and sixty-four cents; John C. Spear, three thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars and thirty-five cents; J. D. Miller, one thousand six hundred and thirty-eight dollars and forty-six cents; B. B. H. Wharton, seven thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars and forty cents: Jacob Y. Shantz, Dilman B. Shantz, and Moses B. Shantz, under the firm name and style of Jacob Y. Shantz and Sons, two thousand and sixty-five dollars and seventy-one cents: J. S. Kennedy and W. R. Moon, one thousand and forty dollars and ninety-five cents;FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.595 Catharine S. Van Hovenburg, administratrix of John Van Hovenburg,

Judgments, Court of Claims—Continued.

deceased, nine hundred and forty-three dollars and eighty-one cents; J. Phelps Adams executor of Henry S. Davids, deceased, nine thousand seven hundred and sixty-four dollars and seventy-four cents; Ezra J. Whittaker, eight thousand two hundred and one dollars and ninety-two cents; Emiline Gragg, executrix of Samuel Gragg, deceased, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents: John K. Winn, fourteen dollars and thirty cents; James E. Reed, four hundred and fifteen dollars and fifty cents; Charles B. Faris, one hundred and fifty-seven dollars; James E. Hagood, one hundred and eighty-four dollars; James Conlin and John C. Roberts, under the firm name of Conlin and Roberts, nine hundred and eighty-one dollars and eight cents; Daniel B. Hinckley, James Spiers, and Daniel E. Haves, under the firm name of Hinckley, Spiers, and Hayes, seven hundred and four dollars and thirty-six cents; The Remillard Brick Company, two thousand three hundred and thirty-five dollars and sixty-five cents; Bennett Fulmer, fifteen dollars: Harry H. Bodwell, one thousand four hundred and forty-nine dollars and fifty-four cents; Edward T. Strong, one hundred and eleven dollars and twenty cents; C. Mark Cole, four thousand and ninety-seven dollars; Sarah M. Burge, administrator of Young Burge, deceased, five hundred and seventy-six dollars and ninety-nine cents; The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, one hundred and forty-four thousand and ninety-two dollars and ninety-two cents;

To pay difference of interest between five per centum as provided

Albeit Grant.

Payment of withheld interest.

R. S., sec. 1090, p. 200.

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by section ten hundred and ninety, Revised Statutes, and six per centum under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five (eighteenth Statutes, page four hundred and eighty-one), on part of a judgment of the Court of Claims in favor of Albert Grant, withheld under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, but afterwards paid, the United States not having prevailed in the suits wherein demands were made against said Albert Grant, two hundred and ninety-one dollars and thirty-eight cents; in all, four hundred and ninety thousand six hundred and ten dollars and ninety-eight cents: Provided, That none of the judgments herein provided

Proviso.

Appeal.

for shall be paid until the right of appeal shall have expired.

FOX AND WISCONSIN RIVER IMPROVEMENT.

For payment of judgments and awards recovered against the United

Damages, Fox and Wisconsin Rivers improvement.

States for flowage damages caused by the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin, and reported to Congress by the Attorney-General in Senate Executive Document Number One Hundred and Eighty-one, Fiftieth Congress, first session, namely:

U. D. Mihills, five hundred and forty dollars; Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, two thousand and forty-three dollars and forty-five cents: First National Bank of Madison, two thousand and thirty-nine dollars six cents; C. H. Benton, one thousand and nineteen dollars and fifty-three cents; George E. Sutherland, six hundred and twenty-six dollars and eighty-nine cents;596FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888. Loa Kennan, four hundred and fifty-eight dollars and eighty-three cents: in all, six thousand seven hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seventy-six cents.

Payment to Commissioners.

To pay the amounts due the several commissioners to ascertain flowage damages caused by the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in the State of Wisconsin, as follows: To Commissioner William F. S. Root, two hundred and seven dollars: To Commissioner J. W. Watson, eighty dollars and fifty cents; To Commissioner Benjamin L. Cornish, two thousand one hundred and eighty-five dollars: To Commissioner Joseph C. Burdick, two thousand one hundred and eighty-five dollars: To Commissioner J. Volney Swetting, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three dollars: To Commissioner Samuel Vincent, three hundred and twenty-two dollars; To Commissioner George H. Buckstaff, one thousand seven hundred and forty-eight dollars; in all, eight thousand five hundred and ninety dollars and fifty cents.

Sec. 2. That for the payment of the claims certified to be due by

Claims certified by accounting officers.

the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations, the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of

Vol 18, p. 110.

June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under section two of the

Vol. 23, p. 254.

act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in Senate Executive Document Number One hundred and eighty-six, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated, as follows: CLAIMS FOR ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, AND OTHER ALLOWANCES CERTIFIED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Claims certified by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Pay of volunteers.

Pay of two and three year volunteers, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, one hundred and sixteen thousand two hundred and thirty-six dollars and thirty-three cents.

Bounty.

Bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, one hundred and eleven thousand six hundred and fifty-four dollars and thirty-one cents.

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Bounty under act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty, twenty thousand one hundred and seventy dollars and sixteen cents.

Pay. Army.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three thousand six hundred and thirty-one dollars and two cents.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, three hundred and seventy-six dollars and sixty-four cents.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, twenty-two dollars and seventy-five cents.

Mexican war volunteers.

Pay of volunteers (Mexican war), eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, twelve dollars and eighty-three cents.

California and Nevada volunteers.

Traveling expenses of California and Nevada volunteers, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, ninety-three dollars and eight cents.

Travelling expenses. First Michigan Cavalry.

Traveling expenses of First Michigan Cavalry, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two hundred and fourteen dollars and forty-four cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.597

Sec. 3. That for the payment of the following claims, certified to

Claims certified by the accounting officers.

be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under

Vol. 18, p. 110.

appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set

Vol. 23, p. 254.

forth in House Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Seventy-seven, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated, as follows: CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by the First Comptroller.

foreign intercourse. For contingent expenses, foreign missions, eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses, foreign missions.

eighty-five, and prior years, nine dollars and twenty-three cents. treasury department.

Treasury Department.

Internal Revenue: For salaries and expenses of agents and subordinate

Internal revenue agents.

Salaries, etc.

officers of internal revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, to pay the claim numbered fifty-two thousand three hundred and thirty-five, in said Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Seventy-seven, one hundred and fifty-eight dollars and twenty-five cents.

For refunding taxes illegally collected prior to July first, eighteen

Refunding taxes.

hundred and eighty-five, ninety-five dollars and thirty-one cents.

Miscellaneous: For suppressing counterfeiting and other crimes,

Suppressing counterfeiting, etc.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two hundred and fifty dollars.

For Marine Hospital Building, Baltimore, Maryland, eighteen hundred

Baltimore, Md., marine hospital.

and eighty-five, eight dollars and seven cents.

war department.

War Department.

For contingent expenses War Department, eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-five and prior years, nineteen dollars and thirty-three cents. interior department.

Interior Department.

Miscellaneous: For Geological Survey, eighteen hundred and

Geological Survey.

eighty-five and prior years, to pay the claim numbered two hundred and sixty-one thousand nine hundred and one, in said Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Seventy-seven, nineteen dollars.

For preservation of collections, National Museum, eighteen hundred

National Museum.

Preserving collections.

and eighty-five and prior years, to pay the claim numbered fifty-two thousand one hundred and eighty-two, in said Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Seventy-seven, sixty dollars.

For expenses of the Eighth Census, eighteen hundred and sixty,

Eighth Census.

sixty-four dollars and ninety-six cents.

Public Lands Service: For salaries and commissions of registers

Public lands.

Registers and receivers.

and receivers, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and seventy-two cents.

For contingent expenses of land-offices, eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-five and prior years, five hundred and seventy-five dollars and sixteen cents.

For expenses of depositing public moneys, eighteen hundred and

Depositing public moneys.

eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and sixty dollars.

598FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Timber depredations.

For depredations on public timber, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and fifteen dollars and fifty cents.

Protecting public lands.

For protecting public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, sixteen dollars and twenty cents.

Surveying.

For surveying the public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand three hundred and sixty-three dollars and eighty-four cents.

Five, three, and two per cent.

For five, three, and two per centum fund to States, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, forty-three thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars and eighty-eight cents.

Re-imbursing excess of deposits.

For reimbursement to receivers of public moneys, excess of deposits, nine dollars and nineteen cents.

Peru, Iowa, Appraisal of lands.

For appraisement of lots in the town of Peru, Iowa, act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two thousand nine hundred and seventy dollars.

department of justice.

Department of Justice.

Marshals’ salaries.

Judicial: For salaries, district marshals, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and twenty-six dollars and ninety-four cents.

Fees.

For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven dollars and sixty-four cents.

Commissioners’ fees.

For fees of commissioners, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and sixty-four dollars and eighty cents.

Jurors’ fees.

For fees of jurors, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, five hundred and ten dollars and forty cents.

Witnesses’ fees.

For fees of witnesses, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and fourteen dollars and sixty-seven cents.

Prisoners.

Support.

For support of prisoners, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, thirty-three dollars and three cents.

Miscellaneous.

For miscellaneous expenses, United States courts, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, six hundred and sixty-three dollars and ninety-one cents.

For expenses of United States courts, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine and prior years, one hundred and twenty-eight dollars and four cents.

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of Customs.

Customs revenue.

For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and ten thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars and sixty-four cents.

Repayment of importers.

For repayments to importers, excess of deposits, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and eighty dollars and fifty-four cents.

Public buildings.

Heating apparatus.

For heating apparatus for public buildings, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, four hundred and forty-six dollars and forty-three cents.

Furniture and repairs.

For furniture and repairs of furniture for public buildings, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three dollars and ninety-five cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.599 WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of two and three year volunteers, eighteen hundred and

Pay, volunteers.

seventy-one and prior years, eighteen thousand eight hundred and sixty-two dollars and fifty-four cents.

For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs eighteen

Bounty.

hundred and seventy-one and prior years, fifteen thousand six hundred and seven dollars and seven cents.

For bounty, act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six,

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prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty, two thousand seven hundred and fifty-one dollars and fifty-eight cents.

For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Pay, Army.

and prior years, eight hundred and sixty-eight dollars and forty-one cents.

For traveling expenses of California and Nevada volunteers prior

California and Nevada volunteers.

Travelling expenses.

to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and eighty-four dollars and one cent.

For contingencies of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Contingencies.

and prior years, four hundred and fifty-two dollars and twenty-seven cents.

For draft and substitute fund, eighteen hundred and seventy-one

Draft and substitute fund.

and prior years, thirty dollars.

For medical and hospital department, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Medical Department.

and prior years, sixty dollars.

For armament of fortifications, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Armament, fortifications.

and prior years, one thousand and thirty-two dollars and sixty-four cents.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Interior Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of Indian agents, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and

Indian agents.

prior years two dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For support of Indian school, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, eighteen

Indian school, Carlisle, Pa.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two dollars and sixty-eight cents.

For survey and appraisement of Umatilla lands, reimbursable,

Umatilla lands.

Survey, etc.

six hundred and eighteen dollars and forty cents.

For telegraphing and purchase of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred

Indian supplies.

and eighty-five and prior years, seventeen dollars.

For transportation of Indian supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Transportation.

and prior years, one thousand and ninety-two dollars and eighty-six cents.

For Army pensions, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior

Pensions.

years, six dollars.

WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For subsistence of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Army subsistence.

and prior years, seven hundred and nine dollars and sixty-nine cents.

For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen hundred

Quartermaster’s supplies.

and eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and twenty-one dollars and thirty-four cents.

For incidental expenses, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen

Incidental expenses.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, five hundred and sixty dollars and eighty cents.

For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-five and prior years, eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-one dollars and fifty-nine cents.

600FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Fifty per cent, to land-grant roads.

For fifty per centum of arrears of Army transportation due certain land-grant railroads, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, eighty dollars and eighty-nine cents.

Barracks and quarters.

For barracks and quarters, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, five thousand two hundred and thirty dollars.”

Horses.

For horses for cavalry and artillery, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, six hundred and twenty-five dollars and thirty-three cents.

Observation and report of storms.

For observation and report of storms, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents.

Signal Service.

Transportation.

For Signal Service transportation, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, to pay the claim numbered ninety-nine thousand two hundred and twenty-nine, in said Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Seventy-seven, four dollars.

Loan of scientific instruments by Secretary of Navy, for Signal Service use, authorized.

That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he is hereby, authorized, in his discretion, to loan any scientific instruments in the possession of any of the bureaus under his charge, and not in use, to persons taking observations, or making investigations in connection with, or for the use of the Signal Service under such regulations as he may prescribe, taking such security for the safekeeping and return of such instruments on demand as he may deem necessary.

Fortifications.

Refund to States.

For contingencies of fortifications, twenty-eight dollars.

For refunding to States expenses incurred in raising volunteers, twenty-four thousand two hundred and eighty-five dollars and seven cents.

For refunding to States expenses incurred in raising volunteers

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(act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five), one thousand four hundred and nine dollars and forty cents.

Kentucky.

Refund to.

For reimbursing Kentucky for expenses in suppressing the rebellion, two thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars and ninety-three cents.

Massachusetts.

Refund to.

For reimbursing Massachusetts for expenses incurred and paid in protecting the harbors and strengthening the fortifications on the

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coast (act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four), one hundred and fourteen thousand nine hundred and fifty-one dollars and forty-five cents.

Horses, etc., claims.

For horses and other property lost in the military service, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, thirty-eight thousand five hundred and thirteen dollars and thirty-seven cents.

Commutation of rations prisoners of war.

For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States, and to soldiers on furlough, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, nine thousand eight hundred and three dollars and twenty-five cents.

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

Pay, etc.

For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and Washington volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five and eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, two thousand three hundred and seventy-one dollars and forty-four cents.

Rogue River Indian war.

For Rogue River Indian war, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, eighty-seven dollars and twenty-six cents.

Freedmen’s Bureau.

For support of Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, forty dollars.

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Pay, Navy.

For pay of the Navy, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and fifty-four thousand five hundred and ninety-four dollars and three cents.

Miscellaneous.

For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one hundred and ninety dollars and seventy-seven cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.601

For pay, Marine Corps, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Marine Corps, pay.

eighty-five, eighteen dollars and fifty-one cents.

For contingent, Bureau of Navigation, eighteen hundred and

Bureau of Navigation.

eighty-five and prior years, five dollars.

For contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, sixty-one dollars and fifty cents.

For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, eight hundred and ninety-six dollars and seventy cents.

For bounty for the destruction of enemies vessels prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, forty-six dollars and seventy cents.

For enlistment bounties to seamen, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, five hundred and fifty-four dollars and thirty-five cents.

For indemnity for lost clothing, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, sixty dollars.

For payments on account of clothing or bedding destroyed by order, for sanitary purposes, in preventing the spread of contagious diseases, one hundred and fifty dollars and forty-six cents.

For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses and mileage, allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Graham versus United States, six hundred, and ninety-five dollars and eighty-seven cents.

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SIXTH AUDITOR.

Claims allowed by Sixth Auditor.

For deficiency in postal revenues, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Postal revenues.

and prior years, except the claim numbered six thousand eight hundred, in said Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Seventy-seven, two thousand six hundred and seventy-seven dollars and four cents.

Sec. 4. That for the payment of the following claims, certified to

Claims certified by accounting officers.

Vol. 18, p. 110.

Vol. 23, p. 254.

forth in House Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Ninety-three, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated, as follows: WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Pay of two and three year volunteers, eighteen hundred and seventy-one

Pay, volunteers.

and prior years, thirty-two thousand and thirty-nine dollars and thirty cents.

Bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, eighteen

Bounty.

hundred and seventy-one and prior years, thirty thousand six hundred and sixty dollars and sixty-five cents.

Bounty, act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six,

Vol. 14, p. 322.

prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty, five thousand seven hundred and forty-nine dollars and seventy-four cents.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six

Pay, Army.

and prior years, two thousand five hundred and thirty-nine dollars and ninety-five cents. Bounty, destruction of enemies’ vessels. Bounties, enlistment. Lost clothing. Destroyed clothing. Mileage claims. War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

602FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, nineteen dollars and thirty-two cents.

California and Nevada volunteers.

Traveling expenses of California and Nevada volunteers prior

Travelling expenses.

to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and thirty-six dollars and fifty-four cents.

Contingencies.

Contingencies of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand three hundred and seventy-six dollars and fifteen cents.

WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Refund to States.

Refunding to States expenses incurred in raising volunteers, three thousand four hundred and five dollars and eighty-seven cents.

Horses, etc., claims.

Horses and other property lost in the military service prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, fourteen thousand one hundred and forty-nine dollars and twenty-seven cents.

Commutation of rations, prisoners of war.

Commutation of rations to prisoners of war and to soldiers on furlough prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two thousand three hundred and forty-eight dollars and fifty cents.

Sec. 5.

Claims certified by accounting officers.

That for the payment of a portion of the claims certified to be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of

Vol. 18, p.110.

section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under

Vol. 23, p. 254.

section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in Senate Executive Documents Number Two Hundred and Fifty-five and Two Hundred and Sixty-nine, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated, as follows: CLAIMS ALLOWED BY FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by First Comptroller.

state department.

State Department.

Foreign missions.

Foreign Intercourse: For contingent expenses, foreign missions,

Contingent expenses.

eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, two hundred and eighty-three dollars and twenty-three cents.

Consular salaries.

For salaries, consular service, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, fourteen dollars and ten cents.

Consulates.

For contingent expenses, United States consulates, eighteen

Contingent expenses.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, seventy-one dollars and eighty-three cents.

Prisons for American convicts.

For expenses of prisons for American convicts, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, one hundred and eighty-four dollars and sixty-two cents.

Services to American vessels.

For pay of consular officers for services to American vessels and seamen, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, fourteen dollars.

treasury department.

Treasury Department.

Secretary’s office.

For salaries, office of Secretary of the Treasury, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, sixty-four dollars and seventeen cents.

Drawback on stills. Vol. 20, p.342.

For drawback on stills exported (act March first, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine), one hundred and eighty dollars.

interior department.

Interior Department

Geological Survey.

For Geological Survey, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior

Public lands.

years, twenty dollars and four cents. War Department claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.603

For salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, eighteen

Registers and receivers.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, two hundred and eleven dollars and eighty-two cents.

For contingent expenses of land offices, eighteen hundred and

Contingent expenses.

eighty-six and prior years, seventeen dollars and thirty-three cents.

For expenses of depositing public moneys, eighteen hundred and

Depositing public moneys.

eighty-six and prior years, two hundred and eighty dollars and ninety-eight cents.

For protecting public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and

Protecting public lands.

prior years, twenty-two dollars and twenty cents.

For expenses of hearings in land entries, eighteen hundred and

Hearings in land entries.

eighty-six and prior years, twenty-seven dollars and forty-one cents.

For surveying the public lands, eighteen hundred and eighty-six

Surveying.

and prior years, four thousand five hundred and forty-eight dollars and twenty-eight cents.

For five, three, and two per centum fund to States, prior to July

Five, three, and two per cent, to States.

first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, twenty-nine thousand six hundred and seventy-six dollars and twenty-four cents.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, eighteen

Marshals’ fees.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, three hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty-seven cents.

For fees of clerks, United States courts, eighteen hundred and

Clerks’ fees.

eighty-six and prior years, six hundred and four dollars and fifty cents.

For fees of commissioners, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Commissioners’ fees.

and eighty-six and prior years, ninety dollars and twenty cents.

For fees of witnesses, United States courts, eighteen hundred and

Witnesses’ fees.

eighty-six and prior years, four thousand one hundred and nineteen dollars and thirty-three cents.

For support of prisoners, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Support of prisoners.

and eighty-six and prior years, two hundred and fifty-one dollars and twenty-five cents.

For miscellaneous expenses, United States courts, eighteen hundred

Miscellaneous.

and eighty-six and prior years, one hundred and twenty-one dollars and eighty-one cents.

For expenses of Territorial courts in Utah, eighteen hundred and

Utah courts.

eighty-six and prior years, nine thousand and eighty-five dollars and eighty-four cents.

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of Customs.

For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, eighteen hundred

Customs revenue.

and eighty-six and prior years, thirteen thousand two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and seven cents.

For Marine Hospital Service, prior to July first, eighteen hundred

Marine Hospital Service.

and eighty-six, except claims numbered twenty-two thousand one hundred and seven and twenty-two thousand one hundred and nine, five hundred and twenty-five dollars.

For expenses of revenue-cutter service, eighteen hundred and

Public buildings.

eighty-six and prior years, except claims numbered twenty-two thousand one hundred and six and twenty-two thousand one hundred and eight, eighteen dollars.

For furniture and repairs of same for public buildings, eighteen

Furniture, etc.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, two hundred and ninety-one dollars.

For debentures and other charges, prior to July first, eighteen hundred

Debentures.

and eighty-six, five cents.

604FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

Light-houses.

Repairs, etc.

For repairs and incidental expenses of lighthouses, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, twenty-eight dollars and fifty cents.

Supplies.

For supplies of lighthouses, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, twenty-eight dollars and fifty cents.

Light-House Establishment.

For lighthouse establishment eighteen hundred and sixty-one, five hundred and thirty-eight dollars and seventy-eight cents.

WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Pay, volunteers.

For pay of two and three years volunteers, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, sixty-one thousand nine hundred and nine dollars and twenty cents.

Bounty.

For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, forty-eight thousand eight hundred and eleven dollars and seventy-two cents.

Vol. 11, p. 322.

For bounty, act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, eighteen hundred and eighty, and prior years, eight thousand seven hundred dollars.

Pay, Army.

For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, two thousand six hundred and twenty-eight dollars and twenty-four cents.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, five hundred and thirty-two dollars and thirty-five cents.

Pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and twenty dollars and seventy-five cents.

Contingencies.

For contingencies of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, four hundred and eighty-five dollars and ninety cents.

Draft, etc., fund.

For draft and substitute fund, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, three dollars and seventy-two cents.

Medical Department.

For medical and hospital department, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, one dollar and sixty cents.

Ordnance, stores, etc.

For ordnance, ordnance stores, and supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, seventeen dollars.

Suppressing Indian hostilities.

For preventing and suppressing Indian hostilities, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, one hundred and one dollars and twenty-nine cents.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Interior Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Nez Perces.

Indian pupils.

For fulfilling treaty with Nez Perces, thirty dollars and nine cents.

For support of Indian children at school in States, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, twenty-five dollars and thirty cents.

Yakamas, etc.

For support of Yakamas and other Indians, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, nineteen dollars and seventy-eight cents.

WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Subsistence.

For subsistence of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, eighty-four dollars and forty-five cents.

Quartermaster’s supplies.

For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, four hundred and sixty-four dollars and seventy cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.605

For incidental expenses, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen

Incidental expenses.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, five thousand five hundred and fifty-two dollars and sixty-three cents.

For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation

and eighty-six and prior years, five thousand two hundred and five dollars.

For fifty per centum of arrears of Army transportation due certain

Fifty per cent, to land grant roads.

land-grant railroads, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, sixty-five dollars and forty-two cents.

For barracks and quarters, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and

Barracks and quarters.

prior years, two hundred and sixty-three dollars.

For clothing and camp and garrison equipage, eighteen hundred

Clothing and camp and garrison equipage.

Horses.

and eighty-six and prior years, seventy-eight dollars and forty cents.

For horses for cavalry and artillery, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, seven hundred and sixteen dollars.

For Engineer depot at Willet’s Point, New York, eighteen hundred

Willet’s Point, N. Y., engineer depot.

and eighty-six and prior years, three dollars and forty-four cents.

For refunding to States (Kentucky) expenses incurred in raising

Kentucky.

Refund to.

Vol. 12, p. 276.

volunteers (act July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-one), two thousand and nineteen dollars and fifty-one cents.

For reimbursing the State of Kentucky for expenses in suppressing the rebellion (acts June eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two,

Vol. 17, p. 346.

Vol. 21, p. 513.

and March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-one), thirty-six thousand eight hundred and forty-one dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For horses and other property lost in the military service, prior to

Horses, etc., claims.

July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, twenty-one thousand two hundred and seventy-seven dollars and twenty-five cents.

For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States and

Commutation of rations, prisoners of war.

to soldiers on furlough, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three thousand one hundred and thirty-six dollars and twenty-five cents.

For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

Travelling expenses.

Washington volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five and eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, two thousand nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars and fifty-three cents.

For Rogue River Indian war, priory July first, eighteen hundred

Rogue River Indian war.

and eighty-six, two hundred and eighty-six dollars and ninety-nine cents.

NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy Department claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Pay. Navy.

eighty-six, three hundred and sixty-nine thousand four hundred and sixty-three dollars and sixty-four cents.

For pay of the Navy, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, for the payment of claims set forth in Senate Executive Document, Number Two Hundred and Sixty-nine, Fiftieth Congress, first session, four thousand one hundred and fifty-seven dollars and eighty-one cents.

For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior

Miscellaneous.

years, one hundred and eighty-six dollars and seventy cents.

For contingent, Navy, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior

Contingent

years, sixty dollars.

For contingent, Marine Corps, eighteen hundred and eighty-six

Marine Corps.

and prior years, one dollar and forty cents.

For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

Provisions.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, eleven thousand eight hundred and one dollars and thirty-one cents.

606FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.

For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, for the payment of the claim set forth in Senate Executive Document, Number Two Hundred and Sixty-nine, Fiftieth Congress, first session, two hundred and eighty-eight dollars.

Lost clothing.

For indemnity for lost clothing, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one hundred and twenty dollars.

Bounty, enlistment.

For enlistment bounties to seamen, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, nine hundred and eighty-one dollars and forty-five cents.

Mileage.

For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses and mileage allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Graham versus the United States, one thousand two hundred and twenty-two dollars and eighty-nine cents.

Sec. 6.

Claims certified by Sixth Auditor.

That for the payment of the claims certified to be due by the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department under the

Vol. 22, p. 487.

act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, or under appropriations the balance of which have been exhausted or

Vol. 18, p. 110.

carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six and

Vol. 23, p. 254.

prior years, and which have been certified to Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in Senate Executive Document Number Two Hundred and Fifty-three, Fiftieth Congress, first session, there is appropriated as follows:

Postmasters’ salaries.

Vol. 22, p. 600.

For compensation of postmasters readjusted under act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, payable from deficiency in postal revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, seventy-seven thousand and thirty-eight dollars and forty-two cents.

Postal revenues.

For deficiency in postal revenue, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one dollars and twenty cents.

Sec. 7.

Claims certified by accounting officers.

That for the payment of the following claims certified, to be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been” exhausted or

Vol. 18, p. 110.

carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior

Vol. 23, p. 254.

years, and which have been certified to Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in House Executive Document Number four hundred and fifty-five Fiftieth Congress first session there is appropriated as follows: WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED RY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

Pay, volunteers.

For pay of two and three year volunteers, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, “twenty-seven thousand seven hundred and eight dollars and fifteen cents.

Bounty.

For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, twenty thousand and sixty-nine dollars and forty-six cents.

Vol. 14, p. 322.

For bounty, act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, eighteen hundred and eighty, and prior years, four thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars and eighty-nine cents.

Pay, Army.

For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and prior years, three hundred and sixty-nine dollars and forty-seven cents.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1210. 1888.607

For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, six hundred and six dollars and twenty cents.

For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two hundred and twenty-five dollars and seventy-five cents.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Interior Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of Indian agents, eighteen hundred and eighty-six,

Indian agents.

and prior years, two hundred and six dollars and seventy-five cents. WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For transportation of the Array and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-six and prior years, sixty-four dollars and eighty-one cents.

For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen hundred

Quartermasters’ supplies.

and eighty-six and prior years, fifty-nine dollars and, twenty-five cents.

For incidental expenses, Quartermaster’s Department, eighteen

Incidental expenses.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, one hundred and sixty-four dollars and sixty-two cents.

For clothing and camp and garrison equipage, eighteen hundred

Clothing, camp and garrison equipage.

and eighty-six and prior years, eighty-eight cents.

For fifty per centum of arrears of Army transportation due certain

Fifty per cent of transportation to land grant roads.

land-grant railroads, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, five dollars and sixty-eight cents.

For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States and

Commutation of rations, prisoners of war.

to soldiers on furlough, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, four hundred and thirty-five dollars.

For contingencies of fortifications, forty-nine dollars and thirty-three

Fortifications

cents.

For pay, transportation, services and supplies of Oregon and Washington

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

Pay, etc.

volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five and eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eighteen hundred and seventy-one and prior years, twenty-three dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For horses and other property lost in the military service, prior to

Horses, etc., claims.

July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, five thousand four hundred and fifteen dollars and sixteen cents.

NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy Department claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Pay, Navy.

eighty-six, eighteen thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars and forty cents.

For pay, Marine Corps, prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Pay. Marine Corps.

eighty-six, eleven dollars and forty cents.

For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau Provisions and Clothing.

hundred and eighty-six, and prior years, two thousand three hundred and twenty-seven dollars and ninety-three cents.

For enlistment bounties to seamen, prior to July first, eighteen

Bounty, enlistment.

hundred and eighty-six, one hundred dollars.

For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses

Mileage claims.

and mileage allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case Graham versus the United States one hundred and thirty-five dollars and fifty cents.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1211: to secure to the Cherokee freedmen and others their proportion of certain proceeds of hinds, under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three. Chapter 1211 25 Stat. 608 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 608FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1211. 1888.

CHAP. 1211.—

An act to secure to the Cherokee freedmen and others their proportion of certain proceeds of hinds, under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.

October 19, 1888

Cherokee freedmen.

Preamble.

Whereas it is provided in the ninth article of the treaty of July nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, between the United States and the Cherokee Nation of Indians, that freedmen who have been liberated by voluntary act of their former owners, or by law, as well as all free colored persons who were in the (Cherokee) country at the commencement of the rebellion, and were then residents therein, or who might return within six months, and their descendants, shall have all the rights of native Cherokees: and. Whereas by the fifteenth article of the aforesaid treaty certain terms were provided under which friendly Indians might be settled upon unoccupied lands in the Cherokee country east of the ninety-sixth degree of west longitude; and the Indians thus settled were, upon full compliance with the provisions of said article, to be incorporated into and ever after remain a part of the Cherokee Nation, on equal terms in every respect with native citizens; and, Whereas under the provisions of the aforesaid fifteenth article an agreement was entered into between the Cherokee Nation and the Delaware tribe of Indians, on the eighth day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, which agreement was approved, respectively, by the Secretary of the Interior and the President of the United States on the eleventh day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and by the terms of which the Delaware Indians “became members of the Cherokee Nation, with the same rights and immunities and the same participation (and no other) in the national funds as native Cherokees;” and Whereas under the provisions of the aforesaid fifteenth article an agreement was entered into between the Cherokee Nation and the Shawnee tribe of Indians, on the seventh day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, and approved by the Secretary of the Interior and the President of the United States, respectively, on the ninth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, by the terms of which the Shawnee Indians were incorporated into and became a part of the Cherokee Nation on equal terms in every respect, and with all the privileges and immunities of native citizens of the Cherokee Nation; and Whereas it is provided by the sixth article of the aforesaid treaty that all laws of the Cherokee Nation shall be uniform throughout said nation; and Whereas by an item in the act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and for other purposes,

Vol. 22, p 624.

approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, the sum of three hundred thousand dollars was “appropriated, to be paid into the treasury of the Cherokee Nation, out of the funds due under appraisement for Cherokee lands west of the Arkansas River, which sum shall be expended as the acts of the Cherokee legislature direct;” and Whereas by an act of the Cherokee legislature, which was passed over the veto of the principal chief and became a law on the nineteenth day of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, the principal chief was directed to cause the said sum of three hundred thousand dollars to be paid out per capita to the citizens of the Cherokee Nation by blood and which sum has been paid out only to Cherokee citizens by blood, as directed by said act: and Whereas by the said act of the Cherokee legislature the aforesaid freedmen, Delaware and Shawnee Indians have been deprived of their legal and just dues guaranteed them by treaty stipulations: Therefore, FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1211, 1212. 1888.609 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation for freedmen and others in Cherokee Nation.

That there be, and hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to carry out the provisions of this act; and the amount actually expended shall be charged against the Cherokee Nation, on account of its lands west of the Arkansas River, and shall be a lien on said lands, and which shall be deducted from any payment hereafter made on account of said lands. The

Distribution.

said sum, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be by the Secretary of the Interior distributed per capita, first, among such freedmen and their descendants as are mentioned in the ninth article

Freedmen, etc.

of the treaty of July nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, between the United States and the Cherokee Nation of Indians; second, among the Delaware tribe of Indians incorporated into the

Delawares.

Cherokee Nation by the terms of a certain agreement entered into between said Cherokee Nation and Delaware Indians, under the provisions of the fifteenth article of the aforesaid treaty, on the eighth day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and approved, respectively, by the President of the United States and the Secretary of the Interior on the eleventh day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven: and, third, among the Shawnee tribe of Indians incorporated

Shawnees.

into the Cherokee Nation by the terms of a certain agreement entered into between the said Cherokee Nation and Shawnee Indians, under the provisions of the aforesaid article and treaty, on the seventh day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, and approved, respectively, by the President of the United States and the Secretary of the Interior on the ninth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, in such manner and in such amount or amounts as will equalize the per capita payment made to Cherokees by blood in accordance with the act of the Cherokee legislature aforesaid, out of the sum of three hundred thousand dollars appropriated by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, aforesaid.

Vol. 22, p. 624.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1212: granting the right of way for the construction of a railroad through the Hot Springs Reservation, State of Arkansas. Chapter 1212 25 Stat. 609 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1212.—

An act granting the right of way for the construction of a railroad through the Hot Springs Reservation, State of Arkansas.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mountain View Railway Company granted right of way through Hot Springs Reservation, Ark.

That the right of way is hereby granted to the Mountain View Railway Company, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, incorporated under the laws of the State of Arkansas, beginning at such point east of the line of the bathhouses, between the Army and Navy Hospital and the Arlington Hotel as the Secretary of the Interior may approve, thence by the most eligible route to the east line of Hot Springs Mountain, thence westerly down North Mountain and West Mountain to the west line of reservation.

Sec. 2. That the right of way hereby granted shall not exceed

Width.

Flow of water not to be obstructed.

thirty feet in width, and no part of the right of way herein granted shall in any way interfere with or obstruct the full flow of the hot waters, or be so located as to cause the United States Government, or any citizen thereof, any expense of any kind or character, save and except the projectors of said road, its heirs and assigns.

Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of the United States Government’s

Not to interfere with pipes, etc.

superintendent of the Hot Springs Reservation to see that said railway, to be constructed under this act, shall not obstruct or in any manner interfere with the springs, hot-water pipes, roads or path’s now existing or contemplated to be located upon said reservation, but 610FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1212, 1213. 1888. it shall he made safe and secure for the pleasure, comfort, and edification of the patrons of the same, and used for the conveyance of passengers only.

Sec. 4.

Municipal rights unaffected.

That nothing in this act shall he so construed as to abridge the right of the city government of Hot Springs to control and regulate the privileges of the Mountain View Railway where the same may cross Central avenue in said city.

Sec. 5.

Observatories.

That the Mountain View Railway Company shall have the right to construct observatories at different eligible locations in the vicinity of the right of way hereby granted, at such points as the Secretary of the Interior may approve.

Sec. 6.

Construction.

That said observatories shall not exceed thirty feet square at foundation, and to be built in good and safe manner, and that no timber shall be cut upon the mountain, or earth or rock blasted or removed, or the surface of the ground in any way defaced, except upon the actual roadbed of the said way, and no blasting shall be done on Hot Springs Mountain except as authorized by the Secretary of the Interior; and that the right of way hereby granted shall be used for

Proviso.

Authority of Government not abridged.

the purposes herein mentioned and none other: Provided, That this grant shall not be construed to abridge the authority of the Secretary of the Interior over the portion of the reservation included in the right of way.

Sec. 7.

Map to be filed with Secretary of the Interior.

That said company shall cause a map showing the proposed route of its line through the reservation to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior before any grading or construction on any part of the line shall be begun, and the right of way

Completion.

Proviso.

shall be lost and forfeited unless the road is completed and in running order within three years after the passage of this act: Provided, That this condition as to construction within three years shall be construed as a condition precedent to the grant herein made and in case of failure to so complete said road as provided, such failure shall, of

Forfeiture.

Taxes.

itself work a forfeiture of all rights hereunder.

Sec. 8. That the company or its assignees to whom this right of way is granted, shall annually pay to the Government of the United States for the improvement of the permanent reservation at Hot Springs, Arkansas, three per centum of its gross earnings. And

Amendment.

Congress hereby reserves the right to at any time amend, add to, alter, or repeal this act.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1213: to fix the number of unbound and bound Journals of the Senate and House of Representatives, and to provide for their distribution. Chapter 1213 25 Stat. 610 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1213.—

An act to fix the number of unbound and bound Journals of the Senate and House of Representatives, and to provide for their distribution.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Journals.

Senate and House.

That there shall be printed of the Journals of the Senate, one thousand and fifty-five copies, and of the Journals of the House of Representatives, one thousand one hundred and seventy-four copies.

Distribution of bound copies.

Senate Journal.

Of the Senate Journals there shall be bound one thousand and twenty-five copies, which shall be distributed as follows: To the office of the Secretary of the Senate, seventy-eight copies; to the Senate library, thirty-six copies: to the Senate document-room, twenty-five copies; to the Senate folding-room, forty-three copies; to the House document-room, three hundred and thirty-seven copies: to the Department of State, ten copies; to the Department of the Interior, four hundred and thirty-five copies: to the Library of Congress, fifty-two copies; to the Court of Claims, two copies, and to the library of the

House Journal.

House of Representatives, seven copies. Of the Journals of the FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1213, 1214. 1888.611 House of Representatives there shall be bound eleven hundred and twenty-four copies, which shall be distributed as follows: To the office of the Secretary of the Senate, seventy-eight copies; to the Senate library, thirty-six copies: to the Senate document-room, twenty-five copies: to the document-room of the House of Representatives, three hundred and forty-eight copies: to the Department of State, ten copies; to the Department of the Interior, four hundred and thirty-five copies; to the Clerk of the House of Representatives (for governors of States), one hundred and twenty-three copies; to the Library of Congress, fifty-two copies: to the Court of Claims, two copies, and to the library of the House of Representatives, fifteen copies. Of the unbound journals of the Senate there shall

Unbound copies.

Senate Journal.

be printed thirty copies, which shall be distributed as follows: To the Secretary of the Senate, six copies; to the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, five copies; to the document-room of the House of Representatives, five copies: to the Public Printer, four copies; to the library of the House of Representatives (for file copies), five copies; and to the library of the Senate; (for file copies), five copies. Of the unbound

House Journal.

Journals of the House of Representatives there shall be printed fifty copies, which shall be distributed as follows: To the Secretary of the Senate, six copies; to the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, twenty-five copies; to the document-room of the House of Representatives, five copies; to the Public Printer, four copies; to the library of the House of Representatives (for file copies), five copies, and to the library of the Senate (for file copies), five copies.

Sec. 2. That all laws in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1214: authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to accept the surrender of and cancel land patents to Indians in certain cases. Chapter 1214 25 Stat. 611 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1214.—

An act authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to accept the surrender of and cancel land patents to Indians in certain cases.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Acceptance of surrender of land patents from Sioux Indians.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to accept the surrender of and to cancel patents conveying the land therein described and issued to the following-named members of the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians, under the treaty of February nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, namely:

To Susan F. Brown, dated May twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and

Susan F. Brown.

eighty-five, and described as follows, namely: Lots numbered one and two of section three, in township one hundred and twenty-four north, of range fifty-one west; and the east half of the northwest quarter of section twenty-seven; in township one hundred and twenty-five north, of range fifty west of the fifth principal meridian in Dakota Territory, containing one hundred and fifty-seven acres.

To Han-ke-du-ta, dated June fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five,

Han-ke-du-ta.

and described as follows, namely: The north half of the southwest quarter of section two and the north half of the northeast quarter of section ten, in township one hundred and twenty-seven north, of range fifty-three west of the fifth principal meridian in Dakota Territory, containing one hundred and sixty acres.

To Wa-ce-hin-gi, dated February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred

Wa-ce-hi-ngi.

and eighty-three, and described as follows, namely: The southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section seventeen, the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section twenty, and the north half of the northeast quarter of section thirty, in township one hundred and twenty-eight north, of range fifty-three west of the fifth principal meridian in Dakota Territory, containing one hundred and sixty acres.

612FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1214, 1215. 1888.

Peter La Belle.

To Peter La Belle, dated February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and described as follows, namely: The northeast quarter of the southeast quarter and the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section one, the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section ten, and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section fifteen, in township one hundred and twenty eight north, of range fifty-four west of the fifth principal meridian in Dakota Territory, containing one hundred and sixty acres.

The same having been surrendered to the United States by the Indians named, who have respectively indorsed thereon their relinquishment of all their right, title, and interest in and to said lands, for the purpose of receiving allotments on said Sisseton and

Vol. 24, p. 388.

Allotment of other lands.

Wahpeton Reservation, Dakota, under the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and to allot and patent to said Indians, under the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, such lands as they would be thereby entitled to had no previous patents to them severally been made.

Sec. 2.

Indians may surrender patents, and receive allotments in severalty.

The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized, in his discretion, and whenever for good and sufficient reason he shall consider it to be for the best interest of the Indians, in making allotments under the statute aforesaid, to permit any Indian to whom a patent has been issued for land on the reservation to which such Indian belongs, under treaty or existing law, to surrender such patent with formal relinquishment by such Indian to the United States of all his or her right, title, and interest in the land conveyed thereby, properly indorsed thereon, and to cancel such surrendered patent:

Proviso.

Selection of other land.

Vol. 24, p. 388.

Provided, That the Indian so surrendering the same shall make a selection, in lieu thereof, of other land and receive patent therefor, under the provisions of the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1215: to provide for the disposal of the Fort Wallace military reservation in Kansas. Chapter 1215 25 Stat. 612 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1215.—

An act to provide for the disposal of the Fort Wallace military reservation in Kansas.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the,

Fort Wallace Reservation, Kans.

To be sold.

United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the northwest quarter of section nineteen, township thirteen south, range thirty-eight west, and of the northeast quarter of section twenty-four, township thirteen south, range thirty-nine west, and the east half of the east half of the northwest quarter of section twenty-four, township thirteen south, range thirty-nine west, included within the

Exceptions.

Right of way to Union Pacific Railroad Company.

limits of the Fort Wallace Reservation, excluding and excepting therefrom the right of way heretofore granted to the Union Pacific Railroad Company and excepting so much of the northeast quarter of section twenty-four, township thirteen south, range thirty-nine west, as may be conveyed to the Union Pacific Railroad Company, under the provisions of section two of this act, be, and is hereby, set apart for town-site purposes, and may be entered by the corporate authorities of the city of Wallace under and subject to the provisions

R. S., sec. 2887, p. 437.

and restrictions of section twenty-three hundred and eighty-seven of the Revised Statues.

Sec. 2. That the Union Pacific Railroad Company is hereby granted the preference right, for the period of three months after the passage of this act, to purchase such portion of the northeast quarter of section twenty-four, township thirteen south, range thirty-nine west, as may embrace the improvements thereon of said company, and as may be necessary in the judgment of the Secretary of the Interior for the purposes of said company. All said lands to lie west of the east line of township thirteen south, range thirty-nine west, and to Preference to Union Pacific Railroad Company to buy lands occupied by them. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1215, 1216. 1888.613 embrace no lands in the actual possession of any settler or purchaser from the Wallace Town Company, and not to consist of over forty acres in all, the purchase price of the same to be thirty dollars per

Price.

acre; and the Secretary of the Interior shall survey and establish by metes and bounds the exterior limits of said tract.

Sec. 3. That the Wallace Water-Works Company, a corporation

Wallace Water-Works Company given preference to buy certain lands.

organized under the laws of the State of Kansas, is hereby granted the preference right, for the period of three months after the appraisement herein provided for, to purchase the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty-five, township thirteen south, range thirty-nine west, at such price as may be fixed thereon

Price.

by the Secretary of the Interior, not less than two dollars and a half per acre: and, said Water-Works Company is hereby granted the use of a right of way, not exceeding twenty-five feet m width, for the

Right of way.

purpose of maintaining the line of pipes now laid and laying and repairing the same hereafter, and connecting said tract of land with the city of Wallace, the same to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 4. That the use of the southeast quarter of the southeast

Cemetery.

quarter of section twenty, township thirteen south, range thirty-eight west, heretofore set apart by the military authorities of Fort Wallace as a cemetery, is hereby granted to the city of Wallace for cemetery purposes, said grant to continue so long as the said tract is used as a cemetery, and when such use ceases the same shall revert to the Government: Provided, That bodies heretofore interred in

Proviso.

said ground shall not be disturbed.

Sec. 5. That the northeast quarter of section twenty-nine, township

Buildings at post to be sold.

thirteen south, range thirty-eight west, being that portion of said reservation on which are situated the buildings constituting the Fort Wallace military post, shall be appraised under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior and sold at public or private sale, as he may deem to the best advantage of the Government, except that it shall not be sold at less than its appraised price.

Sec. 6. That the remainder of said reservation shall be disposed of

Disposal of remainder.

R. S., sec. 2301, p. 421.

Proviso.

Limit to single purchaser.

under the homestead laws, except the privileges granted by section twenty-three hundred and one of said homestead laws: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior may, in his discretion, limit the quantity of land which may be entered by one entryman, within one mile of the limits of the city of Wallace to a quantity not less than forty acres, and not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1216: supplementary to the act approved February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to fix the day for the meeting of the electors of President and Vice-President, and to provide for and regulate the counting of the votes for President and Vice-President, and the decision of questions arising thereon.” Chapter 1216 25 Stat. 613 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1216.—

An act supplementary to the act approved February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to fix the day for the meeting of the electors of President and Vice-President, and to provide for and regulate the counting of the votes for President and Vice-President, and the decision of questions arising thereon.”

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Counting electoral vote for President.

R. S., Title III.

Vol. 24, p. 373.

Forwarding certificate and list of votes.

That the certificates and lists of votes for President and Vice-President of the United States, mentioned in chapter one of title three of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and in the act to which this is a supplement, shall be forwarded, in the manner therein provided, to the President of the Senate forthwith after the second Monday in January, on which the electors shall give their votes.

Sec. 2. That section one hundred and forty-one of the Revised

R. S., sec. 141, p. 23, amended.

Statutes of the United States is hereby so amended as to read as follows:

“Sec. 141. Whenever a certificate of votes from any State has

Sending for certificate from district judge.

not been received at the seat of Government on the fourth Monday 614FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 1216–1221. 1888. of the month of January in which their meeting shall have been held, the Secretary of State shall send a special messenger to the district judge in whose custody one certificate of the votes from that State has been lodged, and such judge shall forthwith transmit that list to the seat of Government.”

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1217: for establishing a light house and fog signal on Roe Island, Suisun Bay, California. Chapter 1217 25 Stat. 614 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1217.—

An act for establishing a light house and fog signal on Roe Island, Suisun Bay, California.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Roe Island, Suisun Bay, Cal.

Light-house, etc., established on.

That a light house and fog signal be established on Roe Island Suisun Bay, California, at a cost not to exceed ten thousand dollars

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1218: for the erection of a light house at or near a point about midway between Barnegat and Navesink lights, in the State of New Jersey. Chapter 1218 25 Stat. 614 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1218.—

An act for the erection of a light house at or near a point about midway between Barnegat and Navesink lights, in the State of New Jersey.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New Jersey.

Light-house established on coast of.

That a lighthouse be established on the Atlantic Coast, at or near a point about midway between Barnegat and Navesink lights, in New Jersey, at a cost not to exceed twenty thousand dollars.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1219: to facilitate the transportation of life saving and lighthouse supplies at Hog Island Virginia Chapter 1219 25 Stat. 614 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1219.—

An act to facilitate the transportation of life saving and lighthouse supplies at Hog Island Virginia

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hog Island, Va.

Wharf and road to lighthouse to be built.

That there be erected at the landing near the Hog Island lighthouse, in Virginia, a wharf, and that a road from the same to the said lighthouse and life saving station be built, to facilitate the transportation of supplies: Provided, That the same shall not cost more than five thousand dollars.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1220: for establishing a light off Pamlico Point, North Carolina. Chapter 1220 25 Stat. 614 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1220.—

An act for establishing a light off Pamlico Point, North Carolina.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pamlico Point, N. C.

Light-house established at.

That a screw-pile lighthouse be established on the shoal at or near Pamlico Point, entrance to Pamlico River, Pamlico Sound, in North Carolina at a cost not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars, to replace the present light on the shore at Pamlico Point.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1221: for the establishment of a light house and fog-signal at or near Gull Shoal, Pamlico Sound North Carolina Chapter 1221 25 Stat. 614 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1221.—

An act for the establishment of a light house and fog-signal at or near Gull Shoal, Pamlico Sound North Carolina

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gull Shoal, N. C.

Light-house, etc., established at.

That a lighthouse and fog-signal be established at or near Gull Shoal Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, at a cost not to exceed thirty thousand dollars.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1222: making an appropriation for the enforcement of the Chinese exclusion act. Chapter 1222 25 Stat. 615 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Chs. 1222, 1223. 1888.615

CHAP. 1222.—

An act making an appropriation for the enforcement of the Chinese exclusion act.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chinese exclusion.

Appropriation for expenses.

Ante, p. 504.

That for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the act approved October first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled “An act a supplement to an act entitled ‘An act to execute certain Treaty Stipulations Relating to Chinese,’” approved the sixth day of May,

Vol. 22, p. 59.

eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and to defray the expenses which may be incurred in the enforcement of said act by the Secretary of the Treasury during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chapter 1223: to authorize the Postmaster-General to rent a suitable building in the city of Washington to be used as a Mail Bag Repair Shop, and for other purposes. Chapter 1223 25 Stat. 615 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public

CHAP. 1223.—

An act to authorize the Postmaster-General to rent a suitable building in the city of Washington to be used as a Mail Bag Repair Shop, and for other purposes.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mailbag repair shop, Washington, D. C.

Postmaster-General to rent building for.

That the Postmaster-General be and he is hereby authorized to rent for a term until July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, a suitable building in the City of Washington for the purpose of being used as a Mail Bag Repair Shop and for the storage of the supplies used by the Post-Office Department in supplying post-offices, at a rental not exceeding the rate of three thousand dollars per annum.

And for the purpose of providing for the expenses incidental to the occupancy of such building and for the proper performance of the work therein, until July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, the following sums are hereby appropriated, payable out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated;

For rent three thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary;

Appropriation for rent and expenses.

for two watchmen at the rate of seven hundred and twenty dollars per annum each; one laborer at the rate of six hundred and sixty dollars per annum: one charwoman at the rate of two hundred and forty dollars per annum; for gas two hundred and fifty dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary and for fuel five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, in all, six thousand and ninety dollars.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

RESOLUTIONS.

No. 1: authorizing and directing the payment of the salaries of the officers and employees of Congress for the month of December eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. Public Resolution 1 25 Stat. 617 1887-12-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 1.]

Joint resolution authorizing and directing the payment of the salaries of the officers and employees of Congress for the month of December eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

December 22, 1887

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,December salaries of officers, etc., of Congress to be paid

December 22, 1887

That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives he, and they are hereby, authorized and instructed to pay the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of December eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, on the twenty-second day of said month.

Approved, December 22, 1887.

No. 2: Relating to the invitation of the British Government to the Government of the United States to participate in the international exhibition at Melbourne to celebrate the founding of New South Wales. Public Resolution 2 25 Stat. 617 1888-02-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 2.]

Relating to the invitation of the British Government to the Government of the United States to participate in the international exhibition at Melbourne to celebrate the founding of New South Wales.

February 1, 1888

. Whereas, the British Government has extended to the Government

Preamble.

of the United States an invitation to participate in the international exhibition which is to be held at Melbourne, beginning on the first day of August, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to celebrate the centenary of the founding of New South Wales: Therefore, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Accepting invitation to participate in Melbourne Exhibition.

That said invitation is accepted, and that there he, and there hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may

Appropriation.

be necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution, to be expended in the discretion of the Secretary of State for the purpose of such representation at said exhibition.

Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to transmit

Secretary of State to submit report, etc.

to Congress a detailed statement of the expenditures which may have been incurred under the provisions of this resolution, together with any reports which may be made by the representatives of this country at said exhibition.

Approved, February 1, 1888.

No. 4: appointing Andrew D. White a member of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Resolution 4 25 Stat. 617 1888-02-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 4.]

Joint resolution appointing Andrew D. White a member of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

February 15, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew D. White.

Appointed Regent of Smithsonian Institution.

That the existing vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution of the class “other than members of Congress,” shall be filled by the appointment of Andrew D. White, of the State of New York, in place of Asa Gray, deceased.

Approved, February 15, 1888.

(617) No. 5: authorizing the Secretary of War to appoint a board of three engineers to examine and report in relation to the Delaware river between the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, and for other purposes. Public Resolution 5 25 Stat. 618 1888-03-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 618FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 5–7. 1888. [No. 5.]

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to appoint a board of three engineers to examine and report in relation to the Delaware river between the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, and for other purposes.

March 5, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Delaware River.

Secretary of War to appoint board of engineers to examine, at Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to immediately appoint a board of three engineers from the United States army whose duty it shall be to examine in all their relations to commerce the Islands known as Smith’s Island, Windmill Island and Petty’s Island in the Delaware River between the city of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania and the city of Camden in the State of New Jersey, which board shall forthwith report to the Secretary of War as to whether said islands or any shoal in the said river between or adjacent to the said islands or any of them constitute an obstruction to the commerce of the Delaware river or to the passage of vessels between the said States and with a view to removing said islands and shoals to report a plan with the estimate of cost for their removal in whole or in part and for the improvement of the harbor of the port of Philadelphia including the probable cost to the Government of said islands so as to secure free and uninterrupted commerce upon the said Delaware river and the unobstructed passage of vessels to and from and between the said States; and the sum of five thousand dollars or so

Appropriation.

much thereof as shall be necessary is hereby appropriated to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to defray the expense of such survey and report.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

No. 6: providing for the disposition of undistributed copies of the Rebellion Records and other public documents. Public Resolution 6 25 Stat. 618 1888-03-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 6.]

Joint resolution providing for the disposition of undistributed copies of the Rebellion Records and other public documents.

March 10, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public documents.

Distribution of Rebellion Records, Tenth Census, and Land Laws.

That all copies of the Records of the War of the Rebellion, reports of the Tenth Census, and report of the Public Lands Commission remaining undistributed, of the quota of ex-members of Congress, shall be put to the credit and distributed upon the orders of their successors, respectively, in the Fiftieth Congress, in accordance with existing provisions of law:

Provisos.

Provided, That copies of the above-named documents standing to the credit of ex-members who, in consequence of changes in the boundaries of Congressional districts, have no direct successors in the present Congress, shall be put to the credit pro rata of the several Representatives of the State in which such districts are located, who were not Representatives in the Forty-seventh Congress: And provided further, That this resolution shall not be construed as

Complete sets.

withholding, from parties already named to receive complete sets of said documents, the volumes yet to be issued.

Approved, March 10, 1888.

No. 7: directing the Secretary of the Interior by means of the Director of the Geological Survey to investigate the practicability of constructing reservoirs for the storage of water in the arid region of the United States, and to report to Congress. Public Resolution 7 25 Stat. 618 1888-03-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 7.]

Joint resolution directing the Secretary of the Interior by means of the Director of the Geological Survey to investigate the practicability of constructing reservoirs for the storage of water in the arid region of the United States, and to report to Congress.

March 20, 1888

Preamble.

Whereas a large portion of the unoccupied public lands of the United States is located within what is known as the arid region and now utilized only for grazing purposes, but much of which, by means of irrigation, may be rendered as fertile and productive as any land in the world, capable of supporting a large population thereby adding to the national wealth and prosperity; FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 7, 8. 1888.619 Whereas all the water flowing during the summer months in many of the streams of the Rocky Mountains, upon which chiefly the husbandman of the plains and the mountain valleys chiefly depends for moisture for his crops, has been appropriated and is used for the irrigation of lands contiguous thereto, whereby a comparatively small area has been reclaimed; and Whereas there are many natural depressions near the sources and along the courses of these streams which may be converted into reservoirs for the storage of the surplus water which during the winter and spring seasons flows through the streams; from which reservoirs the water there stored can be drawn and conducted through properly constructed canals, at the proper season, thus bringing large areas of land into cultivation, and making desirable much of the public land for which there is now no demand: therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Geological Survey to report on storing water in arid region.

That the Secretary of the Interior by means of the Director of the Geological Survey be, and he is hereby, directed to make an examination of that portion of the arid regions of the United States where agriculture is carried on by means of irrigation, as to the natural advantages for the storage of water for irrigating purposes with the practicability of constructing reservoirs, together with the capacity of the streams and the cost of construction and capacity of reservoirs, and such other facts as bear on the question of storage of water for irrigating purposes; and that he be further directed to report to Congress as soon as practicable the result of such investigation.

Approved, March 20, 1888.

No. 8: to enable the Secretary of the Interior to utilize the hot-water now running to waste on the permanent reservation at Hot Springs, Arkansas, and for other purposes. Public Resolution 8 25 Stat. 619 1888-03-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 8.]

Joint resolution to enable the Secretary of the Interior to utilize the hot-water now running to waste on the permanent reservation at Hot Springs, Arkansas, and for other purposes.

March 26, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hot Springs, Ark.

Water may be furnished three addition al bathhouses.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to utilize the Hot-water upon the reservation at Hot Springs, Arkansas, not necessary for the Army and Navy Hospital, the bathhouses erected and to be erected upon said reservation, and the bathhouses now erected and furnished with hot-water by authority of the secretary off said reservation, by permitting its use by not exceeding three bathhouses to be erected by individuals below and off said Hot Springs reservation (the expense of obtaining said water to be borne by the proprietors of said bathhouses), said water to be furnished under the same restrictions and regulations as now govern the supply of hot-water furnished to the bathhouses above and off said reservation, and that the water-rents for all bathhouses be increased to

Rent.

thirty dollars per tub per annum: Provided, That the new

Proviso.

New houses not to be owned by persons interested in houses on reservation.

bathhouses which may be so erected shall not be owned or controlled by any person, company or corporation, which may be the owner or interested in any other bathhouse on or near the Hot Springs reservation; and if the ownership or control of any such bathhouse be transferred to any person or corporation owning or interested in any other bathhouse on or near said Reservation, the Secretary of the Interior shall, for that cause, deprive said bathhouse of the hot-water, and also any other bathhouse in which any such person or corporation shall be interested and shall cancel any lease from the United States which any such person or corporation may hold or be interested in.

Approved, March 26, 1888.

No. 9: to print Executive Document numbered fifty-one, first session of the Forty-ninth Congress, on the subject of cattle and dairy farming. Public Resolution 9 25 Stat. 620 1888-04-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 620FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 9, 10, 12, 14. 1888. [No. 9.]

Joint resolution to print Executive Document numbered fifty-one, first session of the Forty-ninth Congress, on the subject of cattle and dairy farming.

April 2, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cattle and dairy farming.

Additional copies of report on.

That there be printed, twenty-five thousand additional copies of Executive document fifty-one, first session Forty-ninth Congress, on the subject of cattle and dairy farming, eight thousand copies for the use of the Senate, sixteen thousand copies for the use of the House of Representatives and one thousand copies for the Department of State. And that

Appropriation.

there is hereby appropriated out of the Treasury the sum of sixty-five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any money not otherwise appropriated, to pay for the same, and said work shall be bound in two volumes.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

No. 10: to supply the Department of State with copies of bills and other documents. Public Resolution 10 25 Stat. 620 1888-04-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 10.]

Joint resolution to supply the Department of State with copies of bills and other documents.

April 5, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of State.

To be furnished copies of documents.

That the Public Printer be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to furnish the Department of State, out of the usual number, with ten copies of each bill and joint resolution, and twenty copies of each executive document, miscellaneous document, and report of committee of either House of Congress.

Approved, April 5, 1888.

No. 12: appropriating twenty-five thousand dollars for the International Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain. Public Resolution 12 25 Stat. 620 1888-04-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 12.]

Joint resolution appropriating twenty-five thousand dollars for the International Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.

April 11, 1888

Preamble.

Whereas, the Spanish Government has extended to the Government of the United States an invitation to participate in the International Exhibition which is to be held at Barcelona, Spain, commencing in the month of April, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation for representation at Barcelona, Spain. Exhibition.

That said invitation is accepted and that there be, and there hereby is, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution, to be expended in the discretion of the Secretary of State for the purpose of such representation at said exhibition.

Sec. 2.

Report to be made by Secretary of State,

That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to transmit to Congress a detailed statement of the expenditures which may have been incurred under the provisions of this resolution, together with any reports which may be made by the representatives of this country at said exhibition.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

No. 14: accepting the invitation of the French Republic to take part in an international exposition to be held in Paris in eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. Public Resolution 14 25 Stat. 620 1888-05-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 14.]

Joint resolution accepting the invitation of the French Republic to take part in an international exposition to be held in Paris in eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

May 10, 1888

Preamble.

Paris Exposition.

Whereas, the United States have been invited by the Republic of France to take part in an exposition of works of art and the products of manufactures and agriculture of all nations, to be held in FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 14. 1888.621 Paris, commencing the fifth day of May and closing the thirty-first day of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine: Therefore. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That said invitation is accepted,

Invitation to take part in, accepted.

and that the governors of the several States and Territories be, and are hereby, requested to invite the people of their respective

Notice to States.

States and Territories to assist in the proper representation of the productions of our industry and of the natural resources of the country, and to take such further measures as may be necessary in order to secure to their respective States and Territories the advantages to be derived from this benificent undertaking.

Sec. 2. That the President, by and with the advice and consent of

Commissioner-general.

the Senate, shall appoint a commissioner-general to represent the United States in the proposed exposition, and under the general direction of the Secretary of State, to make all needful rules and regulations

Duties.

in reference to the contributions from this country, and to control the expenditures incident to the proper installation and exhibit thereof; the pay of jurors, and the preparation of the reports on the exposition, and the general results thereof: and an assistant

Assistant.

commissioner-general to act under the direction of the commissioner-general, who shall perform the duties of commissioner-general, in case of his death or disability: and that the President may also appoint as assistants to the commissioner-general nine scientific experts,

Experts.

corresponding to and specifically assigned to the nine groups into which the exposition will, under the official regulations be divided; that the allowance to said commissioner-general for salary and personal expenses shall not exceed ten thousand dollars for his whole

Compensation.

term of office; that the allowance of said assistant commissioner-general for salary and personal expenses shall not exceed five thousand dollars for his term of office, and the allowance of the nine scientific experts for salary and personal expenses shall not exceed fifteen hundred dollars each, not including such clerical service as may be allowed by the commissioner-general, which shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars.

Sec. 3. That in order to defray the necessary expenses above authorized,

Appropriation.

and for the proper installation of the exhibition, and the expenditures of the commissioner-general made under the direction of the Secretary of State, and with his approval, and not otherwise, there be, and hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purposes herein specified, which sum shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of State; the Commissioner

Exhibit by Commissioner of Agriculture.

of Agriculture is hereby authorized to collect and prepare, suitable specimens of the agricultural productions of the several States and Territories of the Union for exhibition at the Paris exposition and accompany the same with a report respecting such productions, to be printed in the English, French, and German languages, the expense of the same to be paid out of said appropriation.

Sec. 4. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to transmit

Report to Congress.

to Congress a detailed statement of the expenditures which may have been incurred under the provisions of this resolution, together with all reports called for under section two of this resolution, which reports shall be prepared and arranged with a view to concise statement and convenient reference.

Approved, May 10, 1888.

No. 15: appropriating thirty thousand dollars for the International Exhibition in Brussels, Belgium. Public Resolution 15 25 Stat. 622 1888-05-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 622FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 15–17. 1888. [No. 15.]

Joint resolution appropriating thirty thousand dollars for the International Exhibition in Brussels, Belgium.

May 11, 1888

Preamble.

Whereas the Belgian Government has extended to the Government of the United States an invitation to participate in the International Exhibition which is to be held at Brussels, Belgium, commencing in the month of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Brussels Exhibition.

Invitation to take part in, accepted.

That said invitation is accepted and that there be, and there hereby is,

Appropriation.

appropriated out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, the sum of thirty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution, to be expended in the discretion of the Secretary of State for the purpose of such representation at said exhibition.

Sec. 2.

Report to Congress,

Approved, May 11, 1888.

No. 16: authorizing the Secretary of War to receive for instruction at the Military Academy at West Point, Jose Andres Urtecho, of Nicaragua. Public Resolution 16 25 Stat. 622 1888-05-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 16.]

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to receive for instruction at the Military Academy at West Point, Jose Andres Urtecho, of Nicaragua.

May 14, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jose Andras Urtecho.

May be admitted to West Point.

That the Secretary of War be and he hereby is authorized to permit Jose Andres Urtecho of Nicaragua, to receive instruction at the Military Academy at West-Point: Provided, That no expense shall be caused to the United States thereby: And provided further, That in the case of the said Urtecho the provisions of sections thirteen hundred and twenty and thirteen

R. S., secs. 1820, 1321, p. 227, suspended.

hundred and twenty-one of the Revised Statutes shall be suspended.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

No. 17: relating to the disposal of public lands in certain States. Public Resolution 17 25 Stat. 622 1888-05-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 17.]

Joint resolution relating to the disposal of public lands in certain States.

May 14, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Sale of, in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama, at private sale limited.

Post, p. 626.

That the public lands of the United States in the States of Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama now subject to private sale as offered lands shall be disposed of under and according to the provisions of the homestead laws only until the pending legislation affecting such lands shall be disposed

Proviso.

Isolated tracts.

of or the present session of Congress shall adjourn: Provided, That any isolated or disconnected tracts or parcels of the public domain less than one hundred and sixty acres may be ordered sold at private or public sale for not less than one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, when, in his judgment, it would be proper to do so.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

No. 18: to print twelve thousand five hundred copies of the eulogies on Seth C. Moffatt, late a Representative in Congress. Public Resolution 18 25 Stat. 623 1888-05-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 18–21. 1888.623 [No. 18.]

Joint resolution to print twelve thousand five hundred copies of the eulogies on Seth C. Moffatt, late a Representative in Congress.

May 21, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Seth C. Moffatt.

Eulogies on, to be printed.

That there be printed of the eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late Seth C. Moffatt, a Representative in the Fiftieth Congress from the State of Michigan, twelve thousand five hundred copies, of which three thousand copies shall be for the use of the Senate and nine thousand five hundred for the use of the House of Representatives; and the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to have printed a portrait of

Portrait.

the said Seth C. Moffatt, to accompany said eulogies; and for the purpose of engraving and printing said portrait the sum of five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated

Appropriation.

out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

No. 19: to enable the President of the United States to extend to certain inhabitants of Japan a suitable recognition of their humane treatment of the survivors of the crew of the American bark Cashmere. Public Resolution 19 25 Stat. 623 1888-05-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 19.]

Joint resolution to enable the President of the United States to extend to certain inhabitants of Japan a suitable recognition of their humane treatment of the survivors of the crew of the American bark Cashmere.

May 24, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bark Cashmere.

That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to extend to the inhabitants of the Island of Tanegashima, Japan, a suitable recognition

Testimonials to Japanese for treatment of crew of.

of their kind and humane treatment of the survivors of the crew of the American bark Cashmere, lost off that coast in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and to convey to the Government and people of Japan an expression of the high appreciation in which the Government and people of the United States hold such humane services.

Sec. 2. That the sum of five thousand dollars, or so much thereof

Appropriation.

as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to enable the President to execute the purpose aforesaid.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

No. 20: authorizing and directing the payment of the salaries of the officers and employees of Congress for the month of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 20 25 Stat. 623 1888-05-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 20.]

Joint resolution authorizing and directing the payment of the salaries of the officers and employees of Congress for the month of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

May 29, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,Employees of Congress to receive May salaries

May 29, 1888

That, the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives be, and they are hereby, authorized and instructed to pay the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of May, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the twenty-ninth day of said month.

Approved, May 29, 1888.

No. 21: authorizing the loan of tents and tent equipage to the veteran organizations of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. Public Resolution 21 25 Stat. 623 1888-05-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 21.]

Joint Resolution authorizing the loan of tents and tent equipage to the veteran organizations of the Society of the Army of the Potomac.

June 20, 1888

. Whereas, at the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of

Preamble.

the Potomac, held at Saratoga, New York, in eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, a resolution was passed extending to all the survivors of the battle of Gettysburg an invitation to meet in fraternal reunion on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg, July first, second, and third, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the field of 624FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 21–23. 1888. Gettysburg, and as the invitation has been generally extended and accepted; Therefore, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Loan of tents, etc., reunion at Gettysburg, Pa.

Post, p. 625.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to loan to the committee in charge of quarters of the Society of the Army of the Potomac such tents and tent equipage as may be needed for the sheltering of the veteran organizations participating in said anniversary, and that to prevent loss or damage resulting from the use of said tents and tent equipage, the Secretary of War is authorized to detail troops to take charge of the same and to provide for the safe keeping and transportation under the direction of the Quartermaster-General.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

No. 22: extending the provisions of an act entitled “An act relating to arrears of taxes in the District of Columbia,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. Public Resolution 22 25 Stat. 624 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 22.]

Joint resolution extending the provisions of an act entitled “An act relating to arrears of taxes in the District of Columbia,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

June 25, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arrears of taxes.

Time for payment of, extended.

Vol. 24, p. 560.

That the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act relating to arrears of taxes in the District of Columbia,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and the same hereby are, extended so as to apply to all general taxes in arrear on the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and to all special assessments due the District of Columbia, and which may be paid on or before the first day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

No. 23: to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. Public Resolution 23 25 Stat. 624 1888-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 23.]

Joint resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.

June 30, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriations for the last fiscal year continued thirty days, unless previously made.

That all appropriations for the necessary operations of the Government under existing laws which shall remain unprovided for on the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight be, and they are hereby continued and made available for a period of thirty days from and after

Post, pp. 628, 630, and 631.

that date, unless the regular appropriations therefor provided for in bills now pending in Congress, shall have been previously made for the service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine: and in case the appropriations, or any of them, hereby continued, are or is, insufficient to carry on the said necessary operations, a sufficient amount is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry on the

Provisos.

Proportionate amounts.

same: Provided, That no greater amount shall be expended therefor than will be in the same proportion to the appropriations of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as thirty days time bears to the whole of said fiscal year: Provided further, That authority is also

Work to continue.

granted for continuing during the same period the necessary work required for public printing and binding, and for all other miscellaneous objects embodied in the Sundry Civil, Army, District of Columbia, Legislative, Executive and Judicial and Naval appropriation acts, in advance of appropriations to be hereafter made for

Sums expended to be deducted from regular appropriations.

said objects: And provided further, All sums expended under this act shall be charged to and be deducted from the appropriations for like service for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Approved, June 30, 1888.

No. 24: authorizing the loan of tents and camp equipage to the veteran organizations of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. Public Resolution 24 25 Stat. 625 1888-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 24–27. 1888.625 [No. 24.]

Joint Resolution authorizing the loan of tents and camp equipage to the veteran organizations of the Society of the Army of the Potomac.

June 30, 1888

. Whereas, at the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the

Preamble.

Potomac, held at Saratoga, New York, in eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, a resolution was passed extending to all the survivors of the battle of Gettysburg an invitation to meet in fraternal reunion on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg, July first, second, and third, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the field of Gettysburg, and as the invitation has been generally extended and accepted: Therefore Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Secretary of War to loan tents, etc., for Gettysburg Reunion

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to loan to the committee in charge of quarters of the Society of the Army of the Potomac such tents and camp equipage as may be needed for the sheltering of the veteran organizations participating in said anniversary, and that to prevent loss or damage resulting from the use of such tents and camp equipage, the Secretary of War is authorized to detail troops to take charge of the same and to provide for their safekeeping and transportation under the direction of the Quartermaster-General.

Approved, June 30, 1888.

No. 25: granting leave of absence to certain persons employed in the service of the United States. Public Resolution 25 25 Stat. 625 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 25.]

Joint resolution granting leave of absence to certain persons employed in the service of the United States.

July 2, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leave of absence to Government employés to attend Gettysburg reunion.

That the heads of Departments are hereby authorized to grant to all persons employed in the service of the United States who were present at the battle of Gettysburg, sufficient leave of absence, without loss of pay, to attend the reunion to be held at Gettysburg on the third day of July next, such absence not to be taken from the allowance made by law.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

No. 26: relating to the Pages of the House of Representatives. Public Resolution 26 25 Stat. 625 1888-07-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 26.]

Joint Resolution relating to the Pages of the House of Representatives.

July 10, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pages, House of Representatives.

That so much of the Act making appropriations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, as requires that the pages of the House of Representatives shall not be under twelve years of age,

Age qualification modified.

Ante, p. 251.

shall not apply to pages in the employment of the House on the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, July 10, 1888.

No. 27: directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the enrollment of the bill (H. R. 9377) “making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.” Public Resolution 27 25 Stat. 625 1888-07-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 27.]

Joint Resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the enrollment of the bill (H. R. 9377) “making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.”

July 10, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Error in enrollment of legislative, etc., appropriation act corrected.

Ante, p. 279.

That the Clerk of the House be, and is hereby directed in the enrollment of the bill (H. R. 9377) “making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes,” 626FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 27, 29, 30. 1888. to insert under the head of appropriations “In the Signal Office” the following: “four copyists, at six hundred dollars each;” so that said

Corrected paragraph.

Signal Office.

paragraph may read, as follows:

“In the Signal Office: For one professor of meteorology, at four thousand dollars; three assistant professors of meteorology, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two clerks of class four; one bibliographer and librarian, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk of class two; one lithographer, at one thousand two hundred dollars: one clerk, at one thousand dollars; four clerks of class one; one translator and typewriter, at eight hundred and forty dollars; four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; four copyists, at six hundred dollars each; four copyists, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; one messenger; one assistant messenger, one watchman; one carpenter, at six hundred and sixty dollars; one messenger, at six hundred dollars; one messenger, at four hundred and eighty dollars; two laborers, at six hundred dollars; two laborers, at four hundred and fifty dollars each; two stitchers and folders, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; and for the services of such other messengers, mechanics, laborers, and such other services as the Secretary of War may deem necessary, in the office of the Chief Signal Officer, to carry into effect the appropriations made for the support of the Signal Service, two thousand five hundred and forty dollars: in all, forty thousand four hundred and sixty dollars.” the words directed to be inserted having been omitted by error when the bill was engrossed.

Approved, July 10, 1888.

No. 29: to amend the joint resolution approved May fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, relating to the disposal of public lands in certain states. Public Resolution 29 25 Stat. 626 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 29.]

Joint resolution to amend the joint resolution approved May fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, relating to the disposal of public lands in certain states.

July 16, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Sale of, at private sale, in Florian and Louisiana limited.

Ante, p. 622.

That the joint resolution relating to the disposal of public lands in certain states approved May fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight be and the same is hereby amended so as to extend the provisions thereof to the States of Florida and Louisiana. And the provisions of said joint resolution, as hereby amended are extended until the close of the present Congress.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

No. 30: declaring the true intent and meaning of the act approved May twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 30 25 Stat. 626 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 30.]

Joint Resolution declaring the true intent and meaning of the act approved May twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

July 16, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States.

Ante, p. 159.

That it is the true intent and meaning of the act of Congress approved May twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, by the President of the United States, entitled “An act making appropriation to enable the several Executive Departments of the Government, and the Bureau of Agriculture, and the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Museum, and the Commission of Fish and Fisheries, to participate in the Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States to be held at Cincinnati, Ohio, from July fourth, to October seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight,” that the President of the United States may, in his discretion make an order directing that any documents, papers, maps,

Exhibits for Marietta.

not original, books or other exhibits which properly and pertinently relate to the establishment of civil government in the territory northwest of the Ohio River, may be sent upon an Executive order from any of the several Departments in said act named, or from the exhibits now at Cincinnati; and that the appropriation of money in said act to FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 30–33. 1888.627 defray the expenses of such exhibits, may be made applicable, in so far as the President of the United States may direct, to the payment of the expenses of the care transportation to and return of such exhibits from Marietta. And the same shall be paid from such fund heretofore set apart for each Department as the President may order. Nor shall anything in said act be so construed as to prevent the purchase of suitable materials, and the employment of proper persons, to complete

Completion of exhibits.

or modify series of objects, and classes of specimens, when in the judgment of the head of any department, such purchase or employment or both is necessary in the proper preparation and conduct of an exhibit. Nor to authorize the removal from their places of deposit in Washington of any original paper or document or laws or ordinances whatever.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

No. 31: authorizing the District Commissioners to designate a site for a statue of Benjamin Franklin. Public Resolution 31 25 Stat. 627 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 31.]

Joint resolution authorizing the District Commissioners to designate a site for a statue of Benjamin Franklin.

July 19, 1888

. Whereas, Stilson Hutchins has offered to donate to the United

Preamble.

States a colossal statue of Benjamin Franklin in white Italian marble and erect a pedestal therefor of Massachusetts granite, at his own expense, after plans, which have been submitted to the Joint Committee on the Library therefore it is— Resolved by the Senate and, House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin Franklin.

Authority to erect statue of, granted.

That authority is given to erect the statue under the supervision and direction of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, upon such part of the streets or public spaces in the City of Washington, District of Columbia, as the said Commissioners may designate.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

No. 32: to authorize the Secretary of War to issue arms and equipments to the militia of the District of Columbia. Public Resolution 32 25 Stat. 627 1888-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 32.]

Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to issue arms and equipments to the militia of the District of Columbia.

July 23, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Arms, etc., to be issued to militia.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to issue from the stores of the Army such arms, ordnance stores, quartermasters’ stores, and camp equipage, to the militia of the District of Columbia as he may deem necessary for their proper equipment and instruction. The property so issued shall remain and continue to be the property of the United States, and shall be annually accounted for in such manner as the Secretary of War may require.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

No. 33: electing managers of “The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,” to fill vacancies caused by the expiration of the terms of office of members of the present board of managers on the twenty-first day of April, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 33 25 Stat. 627 1888-07-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 33.]

Joint resolution electing managers of “The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,” to fill vacancies caused by the expiration of the terms of office of members of the present board of managers on the twenty-first day of April, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

July 25, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

Leonard A. Harris. John A. Martin, and John F. Hartranft, elected managers.

That Colonel Leonard A. Harris, of the State of Ohio, General John A. Martin, of the State of Kansas, and General John F. Hartranft, of the State of Pennsylvania be and they are hereby elected managers of “The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.” to fill vacancies caused by expiration of the terms of office of members of the present board of managers on the twenty-first day of April, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, July 25, 1888.

No. 34: to continue the provisions of a joint resolution approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled a “Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.” Public Resolution 34 25 Stat. 628 1888-07-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 628FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 34–36. 1888. [No. 34.]

Joint resolution to continue the provisions of a joint resolution approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled a “Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.”

July 31, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Annual appropriations extended thirty-one days.

Ante, p. 624.

That the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government,” approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be, and the same are hereby extended and continued in full force and effect to and including the thirty-first day of August, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, July 31, 1888.

No. 35: authorizing and directing the Department of Justice to transfer certain rooms which have been occupied by the United States courts and officials to the city of Utica, New York. Public Resolution 35 25 Stat. 628 1888-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 35.]

Joint resolution authorizing and directing the Department of Justice to transfer certain rooms which have been occupied by the United States courts and officials to the city of Utica, New York.

August 1, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Utica, N. Y.

Rooms used for marts in, transferred to the city.

That the Department of Justice be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer and relinquish to the city of Utica, State of New York, all the right, title, and claim of the United States to the rooms in what is described as the City Hall, in said city of Utica, which were formerly used for the United States courts and officials thereof under a deed or lease executed on the twenty-fifth day of May, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, the same having been entirely abandoned by the said courts and officials thereof, a new building having been erected by the Government for the convenience and occupancy of said United States courts.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

No. 36: providing for a duplicate of the compilation of the reports of the Senate and House of Representatives from eighteen hundred and fifteen to eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. Public Resolution 36 25 Stat. 628 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 36.]

Joint resolution providing for a duplicate of the compilation of the reports of the Senate and House of Representatives from eighteen hundred and fifteen to eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

August 8, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Committee Reports.

Duplicate to be provided.

That the Joint Committee on Public Printing be and are hereby authorized to provide a duplicate of the compilation of the Reports of the Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives from eighteen hundred and fifteen to eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, provided for in Public

Vol. 24, p. 345.

resolution number twenty-four, first session Forty-ninth Congress, approved July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and further provided for in Concurrent Resolution of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Appropriation.

And the sum of four thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be found necessary is hereby appropriated for the preparation of said work. And the further sum of fourteen hundred and seventy-seven dollars is hereby appropriated to cover a deficiency in the cost of the original compilation, made necessary by concurrent resolution of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, which sum may be paid, by the Secretary of the Treasury upon the order of the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Printing, as additional pay or compensation, to any officer or employee of the United States.

Binding.

The Public Printer is hereby authorized and directed to bind said duplicate of the compilation of the Reports without delay.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

No. 37: providing for the printing of a Supplement to Wharton’s Digest of International Law. Public Resolution 37 25 Stat. 629 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 37–39. 1888.629 [No. 37.]

Joint resolution providing for the printing of a Supplement to Wharton’s Digest of International Law.

August 13, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Digest of International Law.

Supplement to, to be prepared.

That there be printed, under the editorial charge of Francis Wharton, the usual number of copies of a supplement to the Digest of International Law, printed under joint resolution of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six,

Vol. 24, p. 345.

and under the same conditions and limitations as are imposed in said resolution, such supplement containing the diplomatic correspondence of the American revolution, with historical and legal notes; and that there be printed, in addition to said usual number, two thousand copies for the use of the Senate, four thousand copies for the use of the House of Representatives, and one thousand copies for the use of the Department, of State.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

No. 38: providing for the printing of the portion of the annual report of the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics on Commerce and Navigation for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “Annual report of the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics in regard to imported merchandise entered for consumption in the United States, with amounts of duty and rates of duty collected.” Public Resolution 38 25 Stat. 629 1888-08-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 38.]

Joint resolution providing for the printing of the portion of the annual report of the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics on Commerce and Navigation for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “Annual report of the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics in regard to imported merchandise entered for consumption in the United States, with amounts of duty and rates of duty collected.”

August 14, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Important merchandise.

Report of chief of Bureau of Statistics to be printed.

That there be printed twenty thousand copies of the report of the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics in regard to imported merchandise entered for consumption in the United States, with rates of duty and amounts of duty collected, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; thirteen thousand for the use of the members of the House of Representatives: six thousand for the use of members of the Senate; and one thousand for the use of the Bureau of Statistics of the Treasury Department. The sum of fifteen hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary,

Appropriation.

is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to defray the cost of the publication of said report.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

No. 39: directing the Secretary of War to investigate and report the amount due to the State of South Carolina for the rent of the Citadel Academy. Public Resolution 39 25 Stat. 629 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 39.]

Joint resolution directing the Secretary of War to investigate and report the amount due to the State of South Carolina for the rent of the Citadel Academy.

August 14, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Citadel, Charleston, S. C.

Secretary of War to investigate claim for occupation of.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to investigate and report the amount due to the State of South Carolina, for the rent of the Citadel, at Charleston, South Carolina, from August, twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, to February second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, including the sum equitably due to the State of South Carolina for the loss by fire of the west wing of the said building while in the occupation of the United States, and the appropriation by the United States of the bricks of the said wing to other Government uses; and that he report the result of such investigation

Report.

to Congress.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

No. 41: to continue the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a “Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.” Public Resolution 41 25 Stat. 630 1888-09-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public 630FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 41–44. 1888. [No. 41.]

Joint resolution to continue the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a “Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.”

September 1, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriations continued fifteen days.

Ante, p. 628.

That the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a “Joint Resolution to continue the provisions of a Joint resolution approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled a ‘Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government’” approved July thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be and the same are hereby extended and continued in full force and effect to and including the fifteenth day of September eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, September 1, 1888.

No. 42: to correct an error in the act making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine and for other purposes. Public Resolution 42 25 Stat. 630 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 42.]

Joint resolution to correct an error in the act making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine and for other purposes.

September 6, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Agricultural Department appropriations.

That an error in the act making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine

Ladies Silk Culture Society of California, name corrected.

Ante, p.831.

and for other purposes designating the “Ladies Silk Culture Society of California” as the “California Ladies Silk Culture Association of California” be corrected so that the same shall read “Ladies Silk Culture Society of California.”

Approved, September 6, 1888.

No. 43: to continue the provisions of a Joint Resolution entitled a “Joint Resolution to continue the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a ‘Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government’.” Public Resolution 43 25 Stat. 630 1888-09-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 43.]

Joint resolution to continue the provisions of a Joint Resolution entitled a “Joint Resolution to continue the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a ‘Joint Resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government’.”

September 15, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriations continued text days.

That the provisions of a joint resolution entitled a “Joint Resolution to continue the provisions of a Joint Resolution entitled a ‘Joint Resolution to provide

Supra.

temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.’” approved September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be and the same are hereby extended and continued in full force and effect to and including the twenty-fifth day of September, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, September 15, 1888.

No. 44: appropriating two hundred thousand dollars to suppress infection in the interstate commerce of the United States. Public Resolution 44 25 Stat. 630 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 44.]

Joint resolution appropriating two hundred thousand dollars to suppress infection in the interstate commerce of the United States.

September 26, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation to prevent and suppress infectious diseases.

That in addition to the unexpended balance of the fund heretofore appropriated, the sum of two hundred thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available, to be expended in the discretion of the President of the United States in aid of State or municipal boards of health, or otherwise, by such means as he shall deem best, to prevent the introduction of cholera or yellow-fever into the United States from foreign countries, or into one State or Territory from another or into the District of Columbia from any State or Territory, or into any State or Territory from said District.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

No. 45: to continue the provisions of existing laws providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. Public Resolution 45 25 Stat. 631 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 45–19. 1888.631 [No. 45.]

Joint resolution to continue the provisions of existing laws providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government.

September 26, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriations continued twenty days.

Ante, pp. 624, 628, 630.

That the provisions of Joint Resolutions approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight July thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight and September fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government, be and the same are hereby extended and continued in full force and effect to and including the tenth day of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

No. 46: declaring the meaning of a clause in the river and harbor act of August eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 46 25 Stat. 631 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 46.]

Joint resolution declaring the meaning of a clause in the river and harbor act of August eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

October 1, 1888

, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fairport Harbor, Ohio.

That the phrase “present low water mark” in the river and harbor bill of August eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in the paragraph referring to Fairport Harbor, Ohio, is intended to mean the inner shore line represented

Designation of appropriation.

Ante, p. 405.

on map in the report of Chief of Engineers of eighteen hundred and eighty-one.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

No. 47: relating to the inclosure of certain points of especial interest on the battlefield of Gettysburgh. Public Resolution 47 25 Stat. 631 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 47.]

Joint resolution relating to the inclosure of certain points of especial interest on the battlefield of Gettysburgh.

October 12, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fence around Lafayette Square, Washington, to be given to Gettysburgh Memorial Association.

That whenever the fence which now incloses Lafayette Square in the city of Washington is removed the Secretary of War is hereby directed to deliver the same to the Gettysburgh Battlefield Memorial Association, at Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of inclosing points of especial interest on the Gettysburgh battlefield.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

No. 48: in aid of the sufferers from yellow fever. Public Resolution 48 25 Stat. 631 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 48.]

Joint resolution in aid of the sufferers from yellow fever.

October 12, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Yellow fever.

That the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended under the direction of the

Appropriation to eradicate or prevent the spread of.

President of the United States whenever, in his opinion, such expenditure will tend to the eradication of the epidemic of yellow fever now prevailing in the United States, or its spread from State to State.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

No. 49: authorizing the printing of the third annual report of the Commissioner of Labor. Public Resolution 49 25 Stat. 631 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 49.]

Joint resolution authorizing the printing of the third annual report of the Commissioner of Labor.

October 12, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commissioner of Labor.

Printing of third annual report authorized.

That there be printed thirty-nine thousand copies in cloth binding of the Third Annual Report of the Commissioner of Labor; twenty-six thousand copies for the use 632FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 49–52. 1888. of members of the House of Representatives and thirteen thousand copies for the use of members of the Senate.

Sec. 2.

Appropriation.

That the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to defray the cost of the publication of said report, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

No. 50: providing for the printing of decisions of the Department of the Interior regarding public lands and pensions, for sale. Public Resolution 50 25 Stat. 632 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 50.]

Joint resolution providing for the printing of decisions of the Department of the Interior regarding public lands and pensions, for sale.

October 18, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of the Interior.

Decisions of, respecting public lands and pensions to be printed.

Sale authorized.

That the Public Printer be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to print from the stereotype plates, and to bind in full sheep, one thousand copies each of volumes one to seven of decisions of the Department of the Interior relating to public lands, and of volumes one and two of decisions of the Department of the Interior relating to pensions, to be sold by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the

Vol. 24, p. 647.

provisions of joint resolution approved March third, eighteen hundred

Proviso.

Allotment to members of Congress.

Appropriation.

and eighty-seven, providing for the sale of public documents: Provided, That one copy of such decisions shall be delivered without cost to each member of the present Congress and that such additional number of copies shall be published; and that there be appropriated eleven thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

No. 51: authorizing the Secretary of War to receive for instruction at the Military Academy at West Point Henry Lecomte, of Switzerland. Public Resolution 51 25 Stat. 632 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 51.]

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to receive for instruction at the Military Academy at West Point Henry Lecomte, of Switzerland.

October 19, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Lecomte.

Admitted to Military Academy.

That the Secretary of War be, and he hereby is, authorized to permit Henry Lecomte, of Switzerland, to receive instruction at the Military Academy at West

Provisos.

R. S. secs. 1829, 1321, p. 227, waived.

Point: Provided, That no expense shall be caused to the United States thereby: And provided, further, That in the case of the said Lecomte the provisions of sections thirteen hundred and twenty and thirteen hundred and twenty-one of the Revised Statutes shall be suspended.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

No. 52: authorizing the Secretary of War to protect the Washington Aqueduct Tunnel. Public Resolution 52 25 Stat. 632 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 52.]

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to protect the Washington Aqueduct Tunnel.

October 19, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington Aqueduct Tunnel, D. C

Protection of.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to use so much of any unexpended balance of appropriations for the work of the Washington Aqueduct Tunnel, District of Columbia, as may be necessary, for the purpose of protecting and preserving the work already done upon said tunnel.

Report by joint committee to investigate alleged frauds.

That the Joint Select Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives authorized by a Concurrent Resolution of Congress to make inquiry and report concerning all of the work and contracts therefor on the Washington Aqueduct Tunnel and other matters in relation thereto, are hereby, in addition to the powers conferred by FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 52, 54–56. 1888.633 said concurrent resolution, authorized and directed in their discretion

Powers extended.

to inquire and report touching all plans and estimates prepared under the auspices of the Government for extending the Water Supply of Washington City, and finally the said Committee may extend their inquiries as to any and all other matters concerning the extension of said water supply that may aid the Congress in ascertaining and fixing the responsibility for any mismanagement therein or for the future construction and management thereof.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

No. 54: to print the Agricultural Report for eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 54 25 Stat. 633 1888-10-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 54.]

Joint resolution to print the Agricultural Report for eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

October 20, 1888

, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commissioner of Agriculture.

Report for 1888 to be printed.

Distribution.

That there be printed four hundred thousand copies of the annual report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight; seventy thousand copies for the use of the member of the Senate, three hundred thousand copies for the use of the members of the House of Representatives, and thirty thousand copies for the use of the Department of Agriculture, the illustrations for the same to be executed under the supervision of the Public Printer, in accordance with directions of the Joint Committee on Printing, said illustrations to be subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Agriculture; and the copy for the illustrations of said report shall be placed in the hands of the Public Printer not later than the twentieth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and the copy of the text not later than the first day of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Sec. 2. That the sum of two hundred thousand dollars, or so much

Appropriation.

thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to defray the cost of printing said report.

Approved, October 20, 1888.

No. 55: authorizing the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives to pay to the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives borne on the annual rolls their respective salaries for the month of October on the twentieth day of said month. Public Resolution 55 25 Stat. 633 1888-10-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 55.]

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives to pay to the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives borne on the annual rolls their respective salaries for the month of October on the twentieth day of said month.

October 20, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Senate and House employees to receive October pay October 30.

That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives be, and they are hereby, authorized and instructed to pay the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives, including the capitol police, their respective salaries for the month of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the twentieth day of said month.

Approved, October 20, 1888.

No. 56: making appropriations to enable the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives to pay to session employees of the Senate and House for the full month of October. Public Resolution 56 25 Stat. 633 1888-10-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 56.]

Joint resolution making appropriations to enable the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives to pay to session employees of the Senate and House for the full month of October.

October 20, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Session employees Senate and House.

To receive pay for October.

That the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives be and they are hereby authorized and directed to pay to the session employees in the Senate and House of Representatives salaries lord the full month of 634FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 56, 57. 1888. October and that the amount of money necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution be and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, October 20, 1888.

No. 57: authorizing the exhibits made by the Government at the Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States at Cincinnati. Ohio, to remain at said Exposition until and including the fifteenth day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 57 25 Stat. 633 1888-10-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 public [No. 57.]

Joint resolution authorizing the exhibits made by the Government at the Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States at Cincinnati. Ohio, to remain at said Exposition until and including the fifteenth day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

October 20, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cincinnati Exposition.

Government exhibits may remain until November 15.

Ante, p. 159.

That authority is hereby granted to continue until and including November fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, the exhibits made by the Government at the Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States at Cincinnati, Ohio, under authority of the Act approved May twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, October 20, 1888.

50 2 1888 1889

PUBLIC ACTS OF THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS

of the

UNITED STATES

Passed at the second session, which was begun and held at the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, on Monday, the third day of December, 1888, and was adjourned without day mi Saturday, the second day of March, 1889. Grover Cleveland. President; John J. Ingalls. President of the Senate pro tempore; John G. Carlisle, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Chap. 1: to authorize the building of a bridge or bridges across tire Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Chapter 1 25 Stat. 635 1888-12-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 1.—

An act to authorize the building of a bridge or bridges across tire Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin.

December 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

La Crosse and Minnesota Bridge and Ferry Company may bridge Mississippi Hiver at La Crosse. Wis.

That the La Crosse and Minnesota Bridge and Ferry Company, a corporation created by or under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, its successors or assigns, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge or bridges, for the passage of vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot

Wagon and foot bridge.

passengers, across that part of the Mississippi River west of the main channel of said river at a point opposite the said city of La Crosse: Provided, That it shall not be lawful to construct said bridge or

Provisos.

bridges until the Secretary of War shall certify that the same will

Unobstructed navigation.

not materially obstruct the navigation of said river: And provided further, That the location and plan or manner of constructing said bridge or bridges shall be subject, to the approval of the Secretary

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

of War, and until approved by him the bridge or bridges shall not be built. And there shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any oilier bridge or bridges, and all other information required.

Sec. 2. That said La Crosse and Minnesota Bridge and Ferry Company

Tolls.

shall have the right to charge and collect a reasonable rate of toll, not exceeding the amount limited by the laws of Minnesota or Wisconsin, and approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized he not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of the passage hereof.

Sec. 4. That any bridge or bridges built under this act and subject

lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure or structures, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war of the United States passing over (635) 636 said bridge or bridges than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or other public highway leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of

Postal telegraph.

way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 5.

Amendment.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, December 10, 1888.

Chap. 2: to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River and its tributaries by the Richmond, Nicholasville, Irvine and Beattyville Railroad Company. Chapter 2 25 Stat. 636 1888-12-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 2.—

An act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River and its tributaries by the Richmond, Nicholasville, Irvine and Beattyville Railroad Company.

December 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richmond. Nicholasville Irvine and Beattyville Railroad Comjwny may bridge Kentucky River and tributaries.

That the Richmond. Nicholasville, Irvine and Beattyville Railroad Company, a corporation organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be. and it is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge or bridges, and approaches thereto, over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky, and also a bridge or bridges over the tributaries or forks of said river, at such point or points as said Company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river, or its tributaries or forks. Said bridge or bridges shall be

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains and, at the option of the company by which it or they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit

Proviso.

Toll.

of animals, and for foot-passengers: Provided, That the rates of toll charged by said company shall be first approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2.

Lawful structure and post-route.

That any bridge built under this act. and subject to its limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the

Postal telegraph.

United States shall have the right of way across said bridge, and its approaches, for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object, the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location thereof; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be macle in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. and if the Secretary of War shall at any time think any changes necessary in the plans of said bridge or bridges, or that the said bridge or bridges should be entirely removed, the said alterations or removal shall be at the expense of the company.

Sec. 4.

Use by other companies.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge or bridges shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of reasonable compensation therefor; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or com panics desiring to use the same shall

Terms.

fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of same, all matters of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

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Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, December 10, 1888.

Chap. 3: granting the use of certain lands in Pierce County, Washington Territory, to the city of Tacoma, for the purposes of a public park. Chapter 3 25 Stat. 637 1888-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 3.—

An act granting the use of certain lands in Pierce County, Washington Territory, to the city of Tacoma, for the purposes of a public park.

December 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tacoma, Washington Territory.

Public land in Pierce County donated for public park.

That there is hereby granted to the city of Tacoma, in the County of Pierce, in the Territory of Washington, a license to occupy, improve, and control, for the purposes of a public park for the use and benefit of the citizens of the United States, and for no other purposes whatever, the following described pieces or parcels of land, situate in the County of Pierce and Territory of Washington, and described as follows, namely: Lots one, two, three, four, five, and six, and the east half

Location.

of the southeast quarter, and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter, and the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section fifteen, township twenty-one north, of range two east, and lots one, two, and three, and the south half of the southwest quarter of section fourteen, same township and range, and lots one. two, and three in section ten of the same township and range, containing six hundred and thirty-live acres, more or less Provided, That the

Proviso.

United States to retain fee.

United States reserves to itself the fee of all said lands, and that this license is granted upon the express condition that the United States may take possession of and occupy said lands or any part thereof for military or other purposes whenever its proper officials see lit to order the same, and without any claim for compensation or damage on the part of said City of Tacoma.

Approved, December 17, 1888.

Chap. 4: making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the contingent expenses of the House of Representatives. Chapter 4 25 Stat. 637 1888-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 4.—

An act making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the contingent expenses of the House of Representatives.

December 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

House of Representatives.

Deficiency appropri ation for contingent expenses.

That there be and hereby is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twelve thousand dollars to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for miscellaneous items and expenses of special and select committees of the House of Representativos for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Approved, December 17, 1888.

Chap. 6: to establish a land Office at Folsom, in the Territory of New Mexico. Chapter 6 25 Stat. 637 1888-12-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 6.—

An act to establish a land Office at Folsom, in the Territory of New Mexico.

December 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Colfax land district, New Mex. established.

Boundaries.

That all that portion of the Territory of New Mexico bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the northeastern corner of said Territory and running thence west on the northern boundary line of said Territory to the line dividing ranges numbered twenty-four and twenty-live, thence south on said range line to the principal baseline running east and west through said Territory, thence east on said baseline to 638 the eastern boundary line of said Territory, thence north on said eastern boundary line to the place of beginning, be, and is hereby, constituted a new and separate land district, to be called the Colfax

Folsom to be land cilice.

land district, the land office for which shall be located in the town of Folsom, County of Colfax, in the said Territory of New Mexico.

Sec. 2.

That the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a register and a receiver of public moneys for said district; and said officers shall reside in the place where said land office is located, and shall have the same powers and shall discharge similar duties and receive the same fees and emoluments as officers discharging like duties in the other land offices of the Territory of New Mexico.

Approved, December 18, 1888.

Chap. 7: making appropriations to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for public printing and binding for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes. Chapter 7 25 Stat. 638 1888-12-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 7.—

An act making appropriations to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for public printing and binding for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

December 22, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Deficiency appropriation tor printing, etc.

That the following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the following objects namely: public printing and binding.

Printing and binding.

To supply a deficiency for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen h undred and eighty-nine, in the appropriation for the public printing, for the public binding, and for paper for the public printing, including the cost of printing the debates and proceedings of Congress in the Congressional Record, and for lithographing, mapping, and engraving for both houses of Congress, the Supreme Court of the United States, the supreme court of the District of Columbia, the. Court of Claims, the Library of Congress, the Executive Office, and the Departments, including salaries or compensation of all necessary clerks and employees, for labor (by the day. piece, or contract), and for all the necessary materials winch may be needed in the prosecution of the work, sixty-three thousand dollars; to be expended

Ante, p. 547.

for the foregoing purposes ratably and in the proportion provided in the act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the current fiscal year. naval establishment.

Observing eclipse of the sun.

For expenses of observing the total eclipse of the sun which will occur on the first day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine,

Post, p. 920.

to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Approved, December 22, 1888.

Chap. 8: authorizing the president to appoint and retire Andrew J, Smith, late colonel of the Seventh United States Cavalry and a major-general of volunteers. Chapter 8 25 Stat. 638 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 8.—

An act authorizing the president to appoint and retire Andrew J, Smith, late colonel of the Seventh United States Cavalry and a major-general of volunteers.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew J. Smith.

May be appointed colonel on the retired list.

that the laws regulating appointments in the army be, and they are hereby, suspended, and suspended only for the purposes of this act; and the President is hereby authorized to nominate and, by and with the advice and 639 consent of the Senate, appoint Andrew J. Smith, late colonel of the Seventh United States cavalry and a major-general of volunteers, a colonel of cavalry in the army of the United States, and thereupon to place him, the said Andrew J. Smith, upon the retired list of the army, with the rank and grade of colonel, without regard and in addition to the number now authorized by law of said retired list.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 18: granting to Citrous Water Company right of way across Papago Indian Reservation in Maricopa County, Arizona. Chapter 18 25 Stat. 639 1889-01-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 18.—

An act granting to Citrous Water Company right of way across Papago Indian Reservation in Maricopa County, Arizona.

January 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Citrous Water Company may construct irrigating ditch through Papago Indian Reservation, Ariz.

That the Citrous Water Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, and transacting business in the Territory of Arizona, is hereby granted the right of way, one hundred feet in width, across, through, and out of township south five, range west five, Gila and Salt River base and meridian, the said described land being a part of the Papago Indian Reservation in Maricopa County, Arizona, for the sole purpose of constructing a ditch or canal, to be used in conveying water across said reservation for use in irrigating lands and supplying water to owners of land below: Provided, That so long as

Provisos.

said reservation shall continue for the use and occupation of said Indians, said Indians shall, free of cost, be supplied with water from

Indians to receive water free.

said ditch or canal in such quantity and under such regulations as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, and that reasonable compensation only, subject at all times to the control of Congress, shall be charged to those supplied with water for use upon land held under the United States: Provided further, That said right of way herein granted shall not be mortgaged, sold, transferred.

Not to be sold, etc.

or assigned except for the purposes of construction: And provided further, That unless said canal for which this right of way is

Commencement and completion.

granted be completed within two years after the approval of this act the provisions of this act shall be null and void.

Sec. 2. This act, and all rights acquired under the same, shall be,

Amendment.

subject at all times to modification, revocation, amendment, or repeal by Congress.

Approved, January 1, 1889.

Chap. 19: to regulate appointments in the Marine Hospital Service of the United States. Chapter 19 25 Stat. 639 1889-01-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 19.—

An act to regulate appointments in the Marine Hospital Service of the United States.

January 4, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Marine Hospital Service.

Appointment of surgeons.

That medical officers of the Marine Hospital Service of the United States shall hereafter be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and no person shall be so appointed until after passing a satisfactory examination in the several branches of medicine, surgery, and hygiene before a board of medical officers of the said service. Said examination shall be conducted according to rules prepared by the Supervising Surgeon-General, and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury and the President.

Sec. 2. That original appointments in the service shall only be made

Original appointments.

to the rank of assistant surgeon: and no officer shall be promoted to the rank of passed assistant surgeon until after four years’ service and a second examination as aforesaid; and no passed assistant surgeon shall be promoted to be surgeon until after due examination: provided,

Proviso.

That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to affect the 640

Promotion.

rank or promotion of any officer originally appointed before the adoption of the regulations of eighteen hundred and seventy-nine; and the President is authorized to nominate for confirmation the officers in the service on the date of the passage of this act.

Approved, January 4, 1889.

Chap. 20: to incorporate the American Historical Association. Chapter 20 25 Stat. 640 1889-01-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 20.—

An act to incorporate the American Historical Association.

January 4, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

American Historical Association.

Incorporators.

That Andrew D. White, of Ithaca, in the State of New York; George Bancroft, of Washington, in the District of Columbia; Justin Winsor, of Cambridge, in the State of Massachusetts; William F. Poole, of Chicago, in the State of Illinois; Herbert B. Adams, of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland; Clarence W. Bowen, of Brooklyn, in the State of New York, their associates and successors, are hereby created in the District of Columbia a body corporate and politic, by the name

Purpose.

of the American Historical Association, for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical manuscripts, and for kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America. Said association is authorized to hold real and personal estate in the District of Columbia so far only as may be necessary to its lawful ends to an amount not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars, to adopt a constitution, and to make bylaws not inconsistent with law. Said association shall have its principal office at Washington, in the District of Columbia, and may hold its annual meetings in such places as the said

Reports.

incorporators shall determine. Said association shall report annually to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution concerning its proceedings and-the condition of historical study in America. Said Secretary shall communicate to Congress the whole of such reports, or such portion thereof as he shall see fit. The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution are authorized to permit said association to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other material for history in the Smithsonian Institution or in the National Museum; at their discretion, upon such conditions and under such rules as they shall prescribe.

Approved, January 4, 1889.

Chap. 21: to authorize the Cairo and Tennessee River Railroad Company to construct bridges across the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Chapter 21 25 Stat. 640 1889-01-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 21.—

An act to authorize the Cairo and Tennessee River Railroad Company to construct bridges across the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

January 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cairo and Tennessee River Railroad Company may bridge Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

That the Cairo and Tennessee River Railroad Company, organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain bridges, and approaches thereto, over the Tennessee River at any point below Aurora, south boundary of Calloway County, in the State of Kentucky, and the Cumberland River at any point in Trigg County, State of Kentucky, and at any point in Monroe or Cumberland Counties, Kentucky, or in Clay-County, Tennessee, on said river. Said bridges shall be constructed

Railway, wagon, and foot bridges.

to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers.

Sec. 2.

To be lawful structures anti post-routes.

That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known Manuscripts, etc., to be deposited in Smithsonian institution. 641 as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridges shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way over said bridges for postal-telegraph

Postal telegraph.

purposes.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridges

Use by other roads.

shall Have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridges and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use, shall fail to

Compensation.

agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon miles and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridges, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridges authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridges, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the rivers, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridges are approved by the Secretary of War the bridges shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridges during the progress of construction such changes shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, January 8, 1889.

Chap. 22: to construct a road from Florence, South Carolina, to the national cemetery adjacent thereto Chapter 22 25 Stat. 641 1889-01-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 22.—

An act to construct a road from Florence, South Carolina, to the national cemetery adjacent thereto

January 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Appropriation for road to national cemetery, Florence, S. C.

That the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, to be used in the construction of a macadam or gravel road leading from the town of Florence, South Carolina, to the national cemetery in the vicinity of said town, the same to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War: Provided,

Provisos.

Road to be kept in repair.

That no part of the money so appropriated shall be expended until the town of Florence shall, by proper ordinances, grant to the United States the right, without expense, to grade and macadamize the streets along the route selected for the construction or repair of said road, and also provide in said ordinance that when said road is constructed that said town will keep the same in repair within the incorporated limits of said town: And provided further, That no part of said money shall be expended until the county of Darlington shall, by proper orders duly entered of record in the proper court, widen the county road, if any, along the route selected, so as that it

Widening road.

642 shall correspond in width to such streets of said town as may he selected for the purpose aforesaid: And provided further, That the

Contracts.

contract to construct said road shall be awarded to the lowest bidder, after due advertisement, the Secretary of War to have authority to reject any and all bids.

Approved, January 8, 1889.

Chap. 24: for the relief and civilization of the Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota. Chapter 24 25 Stat. 642 1889-01-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 24.—

An act for the relief and civilization of the Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota.

January 14, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chippewa Indians of Minnesota.

Commissioners to negotiate for relinquishment of lands to be appointed.

That the President of the United States is hereby authorized and directed, within sixty days after the passage of this act, to designate and appoint three Commissioners, one of whom shall be a citizen of Minnesota, whose duty it shall be, as soon as practicable after their appointment, to negotiate with all the different bands or tribes of Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota for the complete cession and relinquishment in writing of all their title and interest in and to all the reservations of

Lands excepted.

said Indians in the State of Minnesota, except the White Earth and Red Lake Reservations, and to all and so much of these two reservations as in the judgment of said commission is not required to make and fill the allotments required by this and existing acts, and shall not have been reserved by the Commissioners for said purposes, for the purposes and upon the terms hereinafter stated: and such cession and relinquishment shall be deemed sufficient as to each of said several reservations, except as to the Red Lake Reservation, if made and

Assent of tribes.

assented to in writing by two-thirds of the male adults over eighteen years of age of the band or tribe of Indians occupying and belonging to such reservations; and as to the Red Lake Reservation the cession and relinquishment shall be deemed sufficient if made and assented to in like manner by two-thirds of the male adults of all the Chippewa Indians in Minnesota; and provided that all agreements therefor shall be approved by the President of the United States before

Proviso.

Allottees not to be disturbed.

taking effect: Provided further, That in any case where an allotment in severalty has heretofore been made to any Indian of land upon any of said reservations, he shall not be deprived thereof or disturbed therein except-by his own individual consent separately and previously given, in such form and manner as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior. And for the purpose of ascertaining whether the proper number of Indians yield and give their assent as aforesaid, and for the purpose of making the allotments and payments hereinafter mentioned, the said commissioners shall, while engaged in securing such cession and relinquishment as aforesaid and before

Census to be taken.

completing the same, make an accurate census of each tribe or band, classifying them into male and female adults, and male and female minors; and the minors into those who are orphans and those who are not orphans, giving the exact numbers of each class, and making such census in duplicate lists, one of which shall be filed with the Secretary of the Interior, and the other with the official head of the

Assent to extinguish Indian title.

band or tribe; and the acceptance and approval of such cession and relinquishment by the President of the United States shall, be deemed full and ample proof of the assent of the Indians, and shall operate as a complete extinguishment of the Indian title without any other or further act or ceremony whatsoever for the purposes and upon the terms in this act provided.

Sec. 2.

Bond and oath of commissioners.

That the said commissioners shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, each give a bond to the United States in the sum of ten thousand dollars, with sufficient sureties, to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and conditioned for the 643 faithful discharge of their duties under this act, and they shall also each take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States, and to faithfully discharge the duties of their office, which bonds and oaths shall be tiled with the Secretary of the Interior. Said commissioners shall be entitled to a compensation of ten dollars per day for

Compensation.

each day actually employed in. the discharge of their duties, and for their actual traveling expenses and board, not exceeding three dollars per day. Said commissioners shall also be authorized to employ a competent interpreter while engaged in the performance of their

Interpreter.

duties, at a compensation and allowance to be fixed By them, not in excess of that allowed to each of them under this act.

Sec. 3. That as soon as the census has been taken, and the cession

Removal of Indians to White Earth Reservation.

and relinquishment has been obtained, approved, and ratified, as specified insection one of this act, all of said Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota, except those on the Red Lake Reservation, shall, under the direction of said commissioners, be removed to and take up their residence on the White Earth Reservation, and thereupon there shall, as soon as practicable, under the direction of said commissioners, be allotted lands in severalty to the Red Lake Indians on Red

Allotment of lands on Red Lake Reservation.

Lake Reservation, and to all the other of said Indians on White Earth Reservation, in conformity with the act of February eighth,

Vol. 34, p. 398.

eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes”; and all allotments heretofore made to any of said Indians on the White Earth Reservation are hereby ratified and confirmed with the like tenure

Prior allotments confirmed.

Provisos.

and condition prescribed for all allotments under this act; Provided, however, That the amount heretofore allotted to any Indian on White Earth Reservation shall be deducted from the amount of allotment

Deductions.

to which he or she is entitled under this act: Provided further, That any of the Indians residing on any of said reservations may, in his discretion, take his allotment in severalty under this act

Allotments on other reservations.

on the reservation where he lives at the tune of the removal herein provided for is effected, instead of being removed to and taking such allotment on White Earth Reservation.

Sec. 4.

That as soon as the cession and relinquishment of said Indian

Survey of ceded lands.

title has been obtained and approved as aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the Commissioners of the General Land Office to cause the lands so ceded to the United States to he surveyed in the manner provided by law for the survey of public lands, and as soon as practicable after such survey has been made, and the report, field-notes, and plats thereof filed in the General Land Office, and duly approved by the Commissioner thereof, the said Secretary of the Interior, upon notice of the completion of such surveys, shall appoint a sufficient number of competent and experienced examiners, in order that the work may be done within a reasonable time, who shall go upon said lands thus surveyed and personally make a careful, complete, and thorough examination of the same by forty-acre lots, for the purpose of ascertaining

Subdivision into forty-acre lots.

on which lots or tracts there is standing or growing pine timber, which tracts on which pine timber is standing or growing for the purposes of this act shall be termed “pine lands,” the minutes of such examination

“Pine lands.”

to be at the time entered in books provided for that purpose, showing with particularity the amount and quality of all pine timber standing or growing on any lot or tract, the amount of such pine timber to be estimated by feet in the manner usual in estimating such timber, which estimates and reports of all such examinations shall be filed with the Commissioner of the General Land Office as a part of the permanent records thereof, and thereupon that officer shall cause to be made a list of all such pine lands, deseri bi ng each forty-acre lot or tract thereof separately, and opposite each such description he shall place

Minimum valuations.

the actual cash value of the same, according to his best judgment and 644 information, but such valuation shall-not be at a rate of less than three dollars per thousand feet, board measure of the pine timber thereon, and thereupon such lists of lands so appraised shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the Interior for approval, modification, or rejection, as he may deem proper. If the appraisals are rejected as

New appraisals.

a whole then the Secretary of the Interior shall substitute a new appraisal and the same or original list as approved or modified shall be filed with the Commissioner of the General Land Office as the appraisal of said lands, and as constituting the minimum price for which said lands may be sold, as hereinafter provided, but in no event shall said pine lands be appraised at a rate of less than three dollars per thousand feet board measure of the pine timber thereon. Duplicate

Lists to be filed.

lists of said lands as appraised, together with copies of the field-notes, surveys, and minutes of examinations shall be filed and kept in the office of the register of the land office of the district within which said lands may be situated, and copies of said lists with the appraisals shall be furnished to any person desiring the same upon application to the Commissioner of the General Land Office or to the register of said local land office.

Pay of examiners.

The compensation of the examiners so provided for in this section shall be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior, but in no event shall exceed the sum of six dollars per day for each person so employed, including all expenses.

“Agricultural lands.”

All other lands acquired from the said Indians on said reservations other than pine lands are for the purposes of this act termed “agricultural lands.”

Sec. 5.

Sale of pine lands.

That after the survey, examination, and appraisals of said pine lands has been fully completed they shall be proclaimed as in market and offered for sale in the following manner: The Commissioner of the General Land Office shall cause notices to be inserted

Advertisement.

once in each week for four successive weeks in one newspaper of general circulation published in Minneapolis, Saint Paul. Duluth, and Crookston. Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Detroit, Michigan: Philadelphia and Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and Boston, Massachusetts, of the sale of said lands at public auction

Auction sale.

to the highest bidder for cash at the local land office of the district within which said lands are located, said notice to state the time and place and terms of such sale. At such sale said lands shall be offered in forty-acre parcels, except in case of fractions containing either more or less than forty acres, which shall be sold entire. In no event shall any parcel be sold for a less sum than its appraised value. The residue of such lands remaining unsold after such public offering

Private sale.

shall thereafter be subject to private sale for cash at the appraised value of the same upon application at the local land office.

Sec. 6.

Sale of agricultural lands.

That when any of the agricultural lands on said Reservation not allotted under this act nor reserved for the future use of said Indians have been surveyed, the Secretary of the Interior shall give thirty days notice through at least one newspaper published at Saint Paul and Crookston, in the State of Minnesota, and, at. the expiration of thirty days, the said agricultural lands so surveyed, shall be

To be sold under homestead law.

Provisos.

disposed of by the United States to actual settlers only under the provisions of the homestead law: Provided, That each settler under and in accordance with the provisions of said homestead laws shall pay to the

Price, etc.

United States for the land so taken by him the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents for each and every acre, in five equal annual payments, and shall be entitled to a patent therefor only at the expiration of five years from the date of entry, according to said homestead laws, and after the full payment of said one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre therefor, and due proof of occupancy for said period of five years; and any conveyance of said lands so taken as a homestead, or any contract touching the same, prior to the date of final 645 entry, shall be null and void: Provided, That nothing in this act

Prior entries not disturbed.

shall be held to authorize the sale or other disposal under its provision of any tract upon which there is a subsisting, valid, preemption or homestead entry, but any such entry shall be proceeded with under the regulations and decisions in force at the date of its allowance, and if found regular and valid, patents shall issue thereon: Provided, That any person who has not heretofore had the benefit of the homestead

Second entries.

or preemption law, and who has failed from any cause to perfect the title to a tract of land heretofore entered by him under either of said laws may make a second homestead entry under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 7. That all money accruing from the disposal of said lands in

Funds to be deposited to credit of Chippewas.

conformity with the provisions of this act shall, after deducting all the expenses of making the census, of obtaining the cession and relinquishment, of making the removal and allotments, and of completing the surveys and appraisals, in this act provided, be placed in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of all the Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota as a permanent fund, which shall draw interest at the rate of five per centum per annum, payable annually

Interest.

for the period of fifty years, after the allotments provided for in this act have been made, and which interest and permanent fund shall be expended for the benefit of said Indians in manner following: One-half of said interest shall, during the said period of fifty

Distribution of interest.

years, except in the cases hereinafter otherwise provided, be annually paid in cash in equal shares to the heads of families and guardians of orphan minors for their use; and one-fourth of said interest shall, during the same period and with the like exception, be annually paid in cash in equal shares per capita to all other classes of said Indians; and the remaining one-fourth of said interest shall, during the said period of fifty years, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, be devoted exclusively to the establishment and maintenance of a system of free schools among said Indians, in their

Schools.

midst and for their benefit; and at the expiration of the said fifty years, the said permanent fund shall be divided and paid to all of said Chippewa Indians and their issue then living, in cash, in equal shares: Provided, That Congress may, in its discretion, from time to

Proviso.

Advances, from principal.

time, during the said period of fifty years, appropriate, for the purpose of promoting civilization and self-support among the said Indians, a portion of said principal sum, not exceeding five per centum thereof. The United States shall, for the benefit of said Indians,

Anticipating interest.

advance to them as such interest as aforesaid the sum of ninety thousand dollars annually, counting from the time when the removal and allotments provided for in this act shall have been made, until such time as said permanent fund, exclusive of the deductions hereinbefore provided for, shall equal or exceed the sum of three million dollars, less any actual interest that may in the meantime accrue from accumulations of said permanent fund; the payments

Aids to farming.

of such interest to be made yearly in advance, and, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, may, as to three-fourths thereof, during the first five years be expended in procuring livestock, teams, farming implements, and seed for such of the Indians to the extent of their shares as are fit and desire to engage in farming, but as to the rest, in cash; and whenever said permanent fund shall exceed

Reimbursement.

the sum of three million dollars the United States shall be fully reimbursed out of such excess, for all the advances of interest made as herein contemplated and other expenses hereunder.

Sec. 8. That the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars is

Appropriation.

hereby appropriated, or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay for procuring the cession and relinquishment, making the census, surveys, appraisals, removal and allotments, and the first annual pay- 646 ment of interest herein contemplated and provided for, which money shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior

Statement to be made.

in conformity with the provisions of this. act. A detailed statement of which expenses, except the interest aforesaid, shall be reported to Congress when the expenditures shall be completed.

Approved, January 14, 1889.

Chap. 47: authorizing the Secretary of War to issue to the governor of the Territory of Montana military stores for the use of the regularly enlisted, organized, and uniformed active militia. Chapter 47 25 Stat. 646 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 47.—

An act authorizing the Secretary of War to issue to the governor of the Territory of Montana military stores for the use of the regularly enlisted, organized, and uniformed active militia.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Montana militia.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to issue to the

Arms, etc., to be issued to.

governor of the Territory of Montana such additional arms, ordnance stores, quartermaster’s stores, and camp equipage as may be required to fully arm and equip the present regularly enlisted, organized, and uniformed active militia, of said Territory, consisting of seven general staff officers and the officers and men of one regiment of eight companies of infantry, two companies of cavalry, and one

Proviso.

battery of artillery; Provided, That the amount to be expended under the provisions of this act shall not exceed the sum of thirty-three

Amount of expenditure.

thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars and seventy-six’ cents, being the balance remaining charged against said Territory on account of the sum of sixty-nine thousand two hundred and ninety-six dollars and seventy-seven cents, charged against said Territory on account of the issuance of field artillery, arms, and so forth’, in August, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven; and to enable the Secretary of War to carry out the provisions of this act said sum of

Appropriation.

thirty-three thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars and seventy-six cents is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated: And provided further, That nothing

Further issues not affected.

herein shall affect the apportionment hereafter, to said Territory, of arms, ordnance stores, quartermaster’s stores, and camp equipage, under existing laws and regulations: And. provided further, That

To he United States property

the military stores to be issued hereunder shall remain the property of the United States, and said governor shall be chargeable therewith as now provided by law.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 48: to provide certain arms, ammunition, and equipage to the State of Oregon for the militia thereof. Chapter 48 25 Stat. 646 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 48.—

An act to provide certain arms, ammunition, and equipage to the State of Oregon for the militia thereof.

January 16, 1889.

Oregon militia.

Preamble.

Whereas, the militia organizations of the State of Oregon, already perfected, now embrace three regiments of infantry, with one unattached battery of light artillery, and one troop of cavalry, and these are in urgent need of arms and equipments by reason of the inadequate supply due the State through its regular annual quota provided by law; and Whereas, the population of Oregon, in view of its recent rapid growth, is now double that number required as the basis for representation in Congress, and therefore justly entitled to twice its present annual quota of arms and equipments; and Whereas, Oregon contains within its limits five Indian reservations. aggregating within them about four thousand Indians, and these reservations are located in widely variant sections of the State, throughout which there is but one United States military post, with but one company of infantry: and that along the three hundred miles of unguarded seacoast, as well as frontier of the State, there are many 647 exposed localities which may at any time experience the necessity of home defense against sudden raids; and Whereas, several Territories, including Alaska, are without militia organizations, and their quotas remain uncalled for, and the amounts are annually covered back into the Treasury, instead of being apportioned to those States having a deficiency of arms and equipments; Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arms, ammunition, etc., to be issued.

That the Secretary of War be. and he is hereby directed to cause one thousand stand of improved Springfield rifles, caliber forty-five, model eighteen hundred and eighty-four; sixty Springfield cadet rifles, caliber forty-five; six hundred and sixty shell extractors; six hundred and sixty screwdrivers; six hundred and sixty wiping-rods; one hundred and thirty-two tumbler punches; thirty-three spring-vises; thirty-three arm-chests; six hundred and sixty bayonet-scabbards: six hundred and sixty cartridge-boxes; six hundred and sixty wrist-belts and plates; two thousand rifle ball-cartridges; four thousand rifle blank-cartridges; two Gatling guns, caliber forty-five; two carriages and timbers for Gatling guns (wood); two gun-covers; four handspikes; two sight-cases; two oilers; two hammers; two wrenches; to be forwarded to and placed at the disposal of the governor of the State of Oregon, at Salem, in said State, for distribution among the militia organizations of the State which may be deficient in the material herein provided for, and said property shall be receipted and accounted for the same as that embraced in requisitions on the regular annual quotas provided for by law; and when the regular-quotas

Annual quota.

annually due said State shall be sufficient therefor, the said annual quotas shall be credited to the said State, until the advance of arms, ordnance, and stores hereby made shall be offset and balanced by said annual quotas.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 49: granting the right of way through certain lands in the State of Minnesota to the Moorhead, Leech Lake and Northern Railway Company. Chapter 49 25 Stat. 647 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 49.—

An act granting the right of way through certain lands in the State of Minnesota to the Moorhead, Leech Lake and Northern Railway Company.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Moorhead Leech Lake. Duluth and Northern Railroad Company g ra n ted right of way through White Earth Reservation, Minn.

That the right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Moorhead, Leech Lake, Duluth and Northern Railroad Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, for railroad purposes, through the lands in northern Minnesota set apart for the use of the White Earth band of Chippewas, by treaty dated March

Vol. 16. p. 720.

nineteenth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and Executive orders of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, and July thirteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, commonly known as the White Earth Indian Reservation.

That the line of said railroad shall extend from the city of Moor-head

Location.

by the most, convenient and practicable route in a northeasterly direction through Clay County; thence in an easterly direction through a portion of Becker County, thence into and through the White Earth Indian Reservation, passing Flat Lake and through another portion of Becker County; thence through Hubbard, Cass, Aitkin, and Saint. Louis Counties to Duluth.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Width.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, aright of way one hundred feet in width through said Indian Reservation, and to take and use a strip of land two hundred feet in width, with a length of three thousand feet, in addition to right of way. for stations, for every ten miles of road, with the right to use such additional ground 648 where there are heavy cuts or fills as may he necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed, not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side of the right of way, or as much

Provisos.

thereof as may be included in said cut or fill: Provided, That no

Stations.

more than said addition of land shall be taken for any one station:

Lands not to be sold, etc.

Provided, further, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or-sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof

Reversion.

shall cease to be so used such portion shall revert to the said band or tribe of Indians from which the same shall have been taken or to the individual allottees, or both as the case may be.

Sec. 3.

Compensation to allottees.

That before said railway shall be constructed through any lands held by individual allottees of said tribe full compensation shall be made to such allottees for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway. In case of failure to make amicable settlement with any allottee, such

Appraisement.

compensation shall be determined by the appraisement of three disinterested

Referees.

referees, to be appointed, one (who shall act as chairman) by the President of the United States, one of the chief of said tribe, and one by said railroad company, who, before entering upon the duties of their appointment, shall take and subscribe, before a. district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, an oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointment, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to and filed with the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days from the completion thereof; and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in case of the absence of a member, after

Substitution.

due notice. And upon the failure of either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be filled by the district judge of the United States district court for the State of Minnesota, upon the application of the other party. The chairman of the said board shall appoint the time and place for all hearings, within said reservation.

Pay of referees.

Each of said referees shall receive for his services the sum of four dollars per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any case submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile.

Witness, etc., fees.

Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by the courts of the United States. Costs, including compensation of the referees, shall be made a part of the award, and be paid by such railroad company. In case the referees can not agree, then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party being dissatisfied with the finding of the referees shall have the right, within ninety days after

Appeal.

the making of the award and notice of the same, to appeal by original petition to the United States district court held at Duluth or Saint Paul. Minnesota, which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject matter of said petition according to the laws of said State provided for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. If upon the hearing of said appeal the

Awarding costs on appeal.

judgment of the court shall be for a larger sum titan the award of the referees, then the costs of said appeal shall be adjudged against the railroad company. If the judgment of the courts shall be for the same sum as the award of lite referees, then the costs shall be adjudged against the appellant. If the judgment of the court shall be for a smaller sum than the award of the referees, then the Costs shall be adjudged against the party claiming damages. When

Commencement.

proceedings have been commenced in court, the railway company shall pay double the amount of the award into, court to abide the judgment thereof, and then have the right to enter upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of the railroad.

Sec. 4.

Freight rates.

That said railroad company shall not charge the inhabitants of said reservation a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized 649 by the laws of the State of Minnesota for services or transportation of the same kind: Provided, That Congress expressly reserves the

Provisos.

right to fix and regulate at all times the cost of such transportation

Right to regulate reserved.

by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one State into another, or shall extend into more than one State: Provided, however, That the rate of such transportation

Maximum.

of passengers, local or interstate, shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided further, That said railway company shall carry the mail at such prices as Congress may by law provide: and

Mails.

until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5.

That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of

Additional compensation to tribes.

the Interior, for the benefit of said tribe, the sum of fifty dollars, in addition to compensation provided for in this act for property taken and damages done to individual occupants by the construction of the railway, for each mile of railway that it may construct in said Territory, said payments to be made in installments of five hundred dollars as each ten miles of road is graded: Provided, That if the

Provisos.

Appeal of council as to allowance.

council of said tribe shall, within four months after the filing of maps of definite location as set forth in section six of this act. dissent from the allowances provided for in this section, and shall certify the same to the Secretary of the Interior, then all compensation to be paid to such tribe under the provisions of this act shall be determined as provided in section three for the determination of the compensation to be paid to the individual allottees of lands, with the right of appeal to the courts upon the same terms, conditions, and requirements as therein provided: Provided further, That the amount

Award to be in lieu of compensation.

awarded or adjudged to be paid by said railway company for said dissenting nation or tribe shall be in lieu of the compensation that said nation or tribe would be entitled to receive under the foregoing provision. Said company shall also pay, so long as said reservation

Annual rental.

is owned and occupied by said Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of fifteen dollars per annum for each mile of railway it shall construct in the said reservation.

The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions

Apportionment.

of this act shall be apportioned by him, in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force or hereinafter enacted between the United States and said tribe, according to the number of miles of railway that may be constructed by said railway company through their lands: Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long

Proviso.

as said lands are occupied and possessed by said tribe, to impose such

Taxation.

additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem just and proper for their benefit. Said railway company shall have the right to survey and locate i ts railway immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 6. That said company shall cause maps showing the route of

Maps to be filed.

its located line through said reservation to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and also to be filed with the chief of the said tribe and with the agent, in charge of the tribe; and after the filing of said maps no claim for a subsequent settlement and improvement upon the right of way shown by said maps shall be valid as against said company: Provided, That when a map showing any

Proviso.

portion of said railway company’s located line is filed as herein provided for, said company shall commence grading said located line

Commencing work.

within six months thereafter, or such location shall be void: and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in sections of twenty-five miles before construction of any such section shall be begun.

Sec. 7, That the officers, servants, and employees of said company

Employees may reside on right of way.

650

Sec. 8.

Jurisdiction of courts.

That the United States circuit and district courts for the district of Minnesota, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress, shall have, without reference to the amount in controversy, concurrent jurisdiction over all controversies arising between said company and said tribe or the individual allottees in said tribe and said company; and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian reservation, without distinction as to citizenship of the parties, so far as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Sec. 9.

Commencement and completion.

That said railway company shall complete their railway through said reservation within three years after the passage of this act, or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built; and it shall not be necessary in such case, for the forfeiture to be declared by judicial process or legislative enactment; that said railroad company shall construct and maintain continually all road

Crossings, etc.

and highway crossings and necessary bridges over said railway wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way, or may be, by the proper authorities, laid out across the same. ,

Sec. 10.

Condition of acceptance.

That the said railway company shall accept this right of way upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from said Indian tribe any further grant of land, or its occupancy, than is

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 11.

Record of mortgages.

That all mortgages executed by said railway company conveying any portion of its railroad, with its franchises, that may be constructed in said reservation, shall be recorded in the Department of the Interior, and the record thereof shall be evidence and notice of their execution, and shall convey all rights and property of said company as therein expressed.

Sec. 12.

Amendment, etc.

That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or repeal this act: and the right of way herein and hereby granted shall not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever prior to the construction and completion of the road, except as to mortgages or other liens that may be given or secured thereon to aid in the construction thereof.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 50: to amend the postal laws of the United States in reference to letters bearing special delivery stamps. Chapter 50 25 Stat. 650 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 50.—

An act to amend the postal laws of the United States in reference to letters bearing special delivery stamps.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Special delivery letters.

Vol. 23. ch. 342, p. 987, amended.

That section three, chapter three hundred and forty-two of the act of Congress approved March third, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-five, be. and the same is hereby, amended by adding to said section the following proviso:

Insufficient postage to be collected.

“Provided, however, That the omission by the sender to place the lawful postage upon a letter bearing such special delivery stamp and otherwise entitled to immediate delivery under the provisions of this section shall not hinder or delay the transmission and delivery thereof as provided herein, but such lawful postage shall be collected upon its delivery, in the manner now provided by law for the collection of deficient postage resulting from the overweight of letters.”

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 66: granting the right of way to the Pensacola and Memphis Railroad Company over and through the public lands of the United States in the States of Florida? Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and granting the right of way to said railroad company over and through the United States naval and military reservations near Pensacola, in the State of Florida. Chapter 66 25 Stat. 651 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 651

CHAP. 66.—

An act granting the right of way to the Pensacola and Memphis Railroad Company over and through the public lands of the United States in the States of Florida? Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and granting the right of way to said railroad company over and through the United States naval and military reservations near Pensacola, in the State of Florida.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pensacola and Memphis Hailroad Company granted right of way through Pensacola naval reservation, Florida.

Location.

That the Pensacola and Memphis Railroad Company, a company organized under the laws of the States of Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, is hereby granted the right of way, one hundred feet wide, through the land’s belonging to the United States lying near Pensacola, in the State of Florida, known as the naval reservation, be, and hereby is, granted to the Pensacola and Memphis Railroad Company, a corporation organized, and so forth, to be located to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy, evidenced by his written consent: Provided, That

Provisos.

the said railroad Company, on notification by the Secretary of the Navy, shall, within a reasonable time thereafter, construct., maintain, and operate at its own expense a spur track or tracks to enter

Tracks to navy-yard.

into and be located at such place or places within the present limits of the navy-yard inclosure on said reservation as maybe designated by the Secretary of the Navy: And provided further, That the Secretary of the Navy be, and is hereby, authorized to allow the use by

Water-front, etc., occupation.

said company, in the accommodation of its general, traffic and the maintenance of a coaling station, of so much of the land and water-front of the said reservation lying west of and outside the present navy-yard inclosure as in his judgment will not be required for naval purposes, and as will not be a hinderance to the public defense nor prejudicial to the health of those residing on the Government reservation, and not to exceed many case three hundred feet of water-front, which width may extend back along the line of said road not more than one thousand feet; the value of the use of land to be appraised by a board of naval officers, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy: And provided further, That said company shall reimburse the residents

Damages.

of said reservation for any damage to their property or tenements caused by the construction, excavation, or operation of said road, such damage in all cases to be fixed by said board: And provided further, That the right of way and other privileges granted in

Commencement and completion.

this section shall become inoperative and null and void, unless the said railroad company shall complete the construction of and have in use its tracks across said reservation within one year from the date of the passage of this act.

The Secretary of the Navy may, at any time when he shall deem

Amendment.

it necessary for the public good, cause to be removed or destroyed all or any of the structures hereby permitted, without subjecting the Government to damages, and Congress may at any time alter or repeal this act.

And the said company shall not erect or allow the use of any residences

Buildings, etc., to be approved by Secretary of the Navy.

on said reservation, nor shall it erect any structures of any kind thereon, except such as the Secretary of the Navy shall approve, and all approvals in this act required shall be in writing.

Received by the President January 5, 1889.

[Note by the Department of State.—

The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not. having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 91: for the erection of a public building at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chapter 91 25 Stat. 652 1889-01-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 652

CHAP. 91.—

An act for the erection of a public building at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

January 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Milwaukee, Wis.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to

Site.

acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise a site for, and cause to be erected thereon, a suitable building, with fireproof vaults therein, for the accommodation of the United States post office, district and circuit courts, customhouse, internal-revenue office, pension office, and other Government offices, at the city of Milwaukee.

Plans, estimates, etc.

Wisconsin. The plans, specifications, and full estimates for said building shall be previously made and approved according to law, and shall not exceed for the site and building complete the sum of

Cost of site.

one million two hundred thousand dollars; and the cost of said site shall not exceed the sum of four hundred thousand dollars; and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, after the site for said building shall have been purchased, to cause plans and specifications of said building to be prepared, which said plans and specifications shall have reference to the probable increase of the population of said city and the consequent Heeds of the Government during

Limit of cost.

the next twenty years, but shall not involve an expenditure in the erection and completion of said building exceeding the amount remaining of the total sum appropriated by this act. after the site of said building shall have been paid for; and no plan shall he approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the sum which remains after paying for the site of said building:

Provisos.

Provided, That the site shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings, and adequately provided with light,

Open space.

by an open space of not less than fifty feet, including streets and alleys, on all sides of said building; and that no money appropriated

Title, etc.

for this purpose shall be available until a valid title to the site for said building shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Wisconsin shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein: Provided, further, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby, authorized, whenever in his judgment the

Sale of present building.

public interest will admit, in his discretion, to sell and convey the present property of the United States in said city now occupied as a public building, with the site thereof, the proceeds of the sale of said property to be covered into the Treasury; Provided, however, That the

New building on old site.

said Secretary may, in lieu of purchasing an entirely new site as aforesaid, purchase additional necessary ground adjoining the site of the present public building in said city, at a cost, however, not exceeding three hundred thousand dollars, and cause to be erected thereon said new building; but in the event that said present site shall be so utilized for said new building, the cost of said building, including said additional ground, shall not exceed one million one hundred thousand dollars.

Sec. 2.

Appropriation.

That the sum of one million two hundred thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is, appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this act.

Approved, January 21, 1889.

Chap. 92: to provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public building thereon, at Omaha, Nebraska. Chapter 92 25 Stat. 652 1889-01-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 92.—

An act to provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public building thereon, at Omaha, Nebraska.

January 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Omaha. Nebr.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pur- 653 chase or acquire by condemnation or otherwise, a suitable lot of land

Site.

in the city of Omaha, in the county of Douglas and State of Nebraska, and cause to be erected on the ground so purchased a building suitable for the accommodation of the courts of the United States, of the customhouse, post-office, internal-revenue, and and other Government offices in that city at a cost which shall not exceed for the site and building complete the sum of one million two hundred thousand dollars

Limit of cost.

and the cost of said site shall not exceed the sum of four hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That the site shall leave the building

Proviso.

unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open

Open space.

space of not less than forty feet, including streets and alleys; and no moneys appropriated for this purpose shall be available until a valid title to the site for said building shall be vested in the United States,

Title, etc.

nor until the State of Nebraska shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein: Provided, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, after the site for said building shall have been purchased, to cause a plan and specifications of said building to be prepared.

Plans, etc.

which said plan and specifications shall not involve an expenditure, in the erection and completion of said building and the approaches thereto, exceeding the portion of said one million two hundred thousand dollars remaining after the site of said building shall have been paid for; and no plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the sum so remaining after paying for the site of said building, and the erection of said building shall not be commenced until after plans, specifications, and full estimates for the same shall have been previously

Estimates.

made and approved according to law: And provided further, That nothing herein contained shall be construed in any event to increase

Limit hot to be exceeded.

the cost of the site and building, including approaches, when completed, beyond the sum of one million two hundred thousand dollars, as provided in this section.

Sec. 2. That the present post-office and customhouse building shall

Present building to be turned over to war Department.

be used for the purpose for which it is now used until such time as the building herein provided for shall be completed and ready for occupancy, and when it shall be occupied for the purposes named the present post-office and customhouse building shall be turned over by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War, and shall be used for the offices of the Department of the Platte, under the direction of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That the sum of six hundred thousand dollars be and the

Appropriation.

same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the purchase of said site and the commencement of said building.

Approved, January 21, 1889.

Chap. 93: to increase the appropriation for the purchase of a site for a building for a post-office, courthouse, and other offices in San Francisco, California. Chapter 93 25 Stat. 653 1889-01-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 93.—

An act to increase the appropriation for the purchase of a site for a building for a post-office, courthouse, and other offices in San Francisco, California.

January 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

San Francisco, Cal.

Public building.

Limit of cost of site increased.

Vol, 24, p. 500.

That the amount heretofore fixed as a limit of the cost for the purchase of a site for a building fora post-office, courthouse, and other offices by the United States Government, in San Francisco, California, be, and the same is hereby, increased to eight hundred thousand dollars, and that sum is hereby fixed as a limit of cost for the purchase of a site at voluntary sale or by condemnation.

654

Sec. 2.

Present limit to govern.

That the commissioners and officers of the United States Government having charge of the purchase of a site are authorized and required to be governed by the limitation hereby prescribed.

Approved, January 21, 1889.

Chap. 99: to amend an act entitled “An act declaring that certain water reserve lands in the State of Wisconsin are and have been subject to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled An act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five,” approved September tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Chapter 99 25 Stat. 654 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 99.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act declaring that certain water reserve lands in the State of Wisconsin are and have been subject to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled An act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five,” approved September tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Water reserve lands. Wisconsin.

That an act entitled “An act declaring that certain water reserve lands in the State of Wisconsin are and have been subject to the provisions of the act of

Vol. 18. p. 483.

Ante, p. 473.

Congress entitled ‘An act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States,’ approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-live,” approved September tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be amended by striking out the words “November twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one,” where they occur in said act, and inserting in lieu

Date of proclamation corrected.

thereof the words “February twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two.”

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 100: to increase the maximum amount of international money-orders from fifty to one hundred dollars. Chapter 100 25 Stat. 654 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 100.—

An act to increase the maximum amount of international money-orders from fifty to one hundred dollars.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

International money-orders.

R. S., sec. 4028, p. 777, amended.

That section four thousand and twenty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States (second edition, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight), be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to read as follows:

“Sec. 4028.

Maximum amount raised to one hundred dollars.

The Postmaster-General may conclude arrangements with the post departments of foreign governments with which postal conventions have been or may be concluded for the exchange, by means of postal orders, of small sums of money, not exceeding one hundred dollars in amount, at such rates of exchange and compensation to postmasters and under such rules and regulations as he may deem expedient; and the expenses of establishing and conducting such systems of exchange may be paid out of the proceeds of the money-order business.”

Sec. 2.

Effect.

That this act shall take effect within six months from the date of its approval by the President.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 111: to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to permit the temporary occupation and crossing of certain streets in the city of Washington and District of Columbia by the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Company, to meet the demands of increased travel incident to the inaugural ceremonies on the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. Chapter 111 25 Stat. 654 1889-02-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 111.—

An act to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to permit the temporary occupation and crossing of certain streets in the city of Washington and District of Columbia by the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Company, to meet the demands of increased travel incident to the inaugural ceremonies on the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

February 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington. D. C.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company permitted to lay temporary tracks.

That the commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized and directed to issue to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company a permit to lay and use, for a period commencing February twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and extending to and including 655 March tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, temporary tracks on the following streets and avenues: First. Commencing at the east side of North Capitol street, and

Locations.

crossing said North Capitol street to D street, and down the bed of D street, occupying it with two tracks to its intersection with New Jersey avenue. Second. Commencing at the south side of Massachusetts avenue, and extending in a southerly direction across E street at or about the building line into square six hundred and eighty-one, the property of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, and running parallel with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company’s freight warehouse to North Capitol street. Third. To cross the unnamed street running north and south through square six hundred and seventy-eight, between F and G streets with five tracks, being the extension of the five tracks now in use in the southeast portion of square six hundred and seventy-eight, with the privilege of closing this street to travel from the first to the sixth of March, inclusive.

Approved, February 1, 1889.

Chap. 113: to abolish circuit court powers of certain district courts of the United States, and to provide for writs of error in capital eases, and for other purposes. Chapter 113 25 Stat. 655 1889-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 113.—

An act to abolish circuit court powers of certain district courts of the United States, and to provide for writs of error in capital eases, and for other purposes.

February 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Circuit courts established in Arkansas., Mississippi, and South Carolina,

R. S., sec. 571, p. 97.

R. S., sec. 572, pp. 98, 101, amended.

Terms.

That there shall be. and is hereby, established a circuit court of the United States in and for the western district of Arkansas, for the northern district of Mississippi, and for the western district of South Carolina, respectively. as the said districts are now constituted by law. And terms of said circuit courts, respectively, shall be held at the times and places now provided by law for the holding of the district courts in said districts, respectively, and terms of the circuit court shall be held also at Helena, in the eastern district of Arkansas, at the same times the district court is now required by law to be held; and also at the times and places in West Virginia, where the district court is now provided by law to be held.

Sec. 2. That said circuit courts, respectively, shall have and exercise,

Jurisdiction.

within their respective districts, the same original and appellate jurisdiction as is or may be conferred by law upon the other circuit courts of the United States; and all suits, causes, and proceedings now

Pending causes.

pending in the said several respective district courts, and also in the district court of the district of West Virginia, and also in the district court of the eastern district of Arkansas, held at Helena, in and concerning which the said district courts exercise circuit court powers, shall be transferred to and belong to the jurisdiction of said circuit courts, respectively, and shall be proceeded with accordingly.

Sec. 3. That there shall be appointed for each of said circuits courts

Clerks.

in this act mentioned, by the circuit court judge of the circuit in which said districts are respectively embraced, a clerk, who shall take the oath and give the bond required by law for clerks of circuit courts, who shall discharge all the duties and be entitled to all the fees and emoluments prescribed by general law. And the marshals of the

Marshals.

United States in and for said respective districts shall act as marshals of said circuit courts, and the district attorneys of the United States in and for said respective districts shall discharge the duties of district attorneys in said circuit courts. Hereafter all appointments of

Appointment of circuit court clerks.

R. S., sec. 619. p. 108, amended.

Vol. 20, p. 204.

clerks of circuit courts of the United States shall be made by the circuit judges of the respective circuits in which such circuit courts are 656 or may be hereafter established; and all provisions of law inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Sec. 4.

Transfer of causes, etc.

That said circuit courts, respectively, shall have power to make such orders and directions as shall be proper’ for the transfer from said district courts of all causes, proceedings, matters, records, tiles, and papers as by force of this act should belong to the said circuit courts.

Sec. 5.

Repeal of prior act.

Vol. 19, p. 280.

R. S., sec. 571, p. 97, repealed.

That the provisions of the act entitled “An act to amend sections five hundred and thirty-three, live hundred and fifty-six. five hundred and seventy-one. and five hundred and seventy-two of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to courts in Arkansas and other States,” approved January thirty-first, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, conferring upon the district courts named therein circuit court powers; and section five hundred and seventy-one of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended by said last-mentioned act, and all provisions of law inconsistent with any of the provisions of this act be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

Sec. 6.

Writs of error in crimes punishable by death.

That hereafter in all cases of conviction of crime the punishment of which provided by law is death, tried before any court of the United States, the final judgment of such court against the respondent shall, upon the application of the respondent, be reexamined, reversed, or affirmed by the Supreme Court of the United States upon a writ of error, under such rules and regulations as said court may prescribe. Every such writ of error shall be allowed as of right and without the requirement of any security for the prosecution of the same or for costs. Upon the allowance of every such writ of error, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court to which the writ of error shall be directed to forthwith transmit to

Certifying transcript.

the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States a certified transcript of the record in such case, and it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States to receive, file, and docket the same. Every such writ of error shall during its

Proceedings to stay.

pendency operate as a stay of proceedings upon the judgment in

Filing writ.

respect of which it is sued out. Any such writ of error may be filed and docketed in said Supreme Court at any time in a term Held prior to the term named in the citation as well as at the term so named; and all such writs of error shall be advanced to a speedy hearing on motion of either party. When any such judgment shall be either reversed or affirmed the cause shall be remanded to the court from whence it came for further proceedings in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court, and the court to which such cause is so remanded shall have power to cause such judgment of the Supreme Court to be carried into execution. No such writ of error shall be

Petition.

sued out or granted unless a petition therefor shall be filed with the clerk of the court in which the trial shall have been had during the same term or within such time, not exceeding sixty days next after the expiration of the term of the court at which the trial shall have been had, as the court may for cause allow by order entered of record.

Sec. 7.

Effect.

That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after the first day of May, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Received by the President January 25, 1889.

[Note by the Department of State.—

The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 115: to provide a temporary home for certain persons discharged from the United States Navy. Chapter 115 25 Stat. 657 1889-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 657

CHAP. 115.—

An act to provide a temporary home for certain persons discharged from the United States Navy.

February 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Temporary homes for discharged seamen.

R. S., sec. 1429, p. 252.

That the Secretary of the Navy be, and be is hereby, authorized to permit any person receiving the honorable discharge authorized by section fourteen hundred and twenty-nine of the Revised Statutes to elect a home on board of any of the United States receiving-ships, during any portion of the three months granted by law as the limit of time within which to receive the pecuniary benefit of such discharge, the men so choosing a home to be entitled to one ration per day for their keeping

Ration, etc.

while furnished with such home, but not to pay, other than that authorized by section fifteen hundred and seventy-three of the Revised

R. S., sec. 1573, p. 269.

Statutes of the United States upon reenlistment: Provided, That

Proviso.

the persons so furnished with a home shall be amenable to such regulations

Regulations.

as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy or other competent authority.

Approved, February 8, 1889.

Chap. 116: to authorize the furnishing of obsolete serviceable cannon to Soldiers Homes. Chapter 116 25 Stat. 657 1889-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 116.—

An act to authorize the furnishing of obsolete serviceable cannon to Soldiers Homes.

February 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Obsolete serviceable cannon.

That the Secretary of War be, and hereby is, authorized and directed, subject to such regulations as he may prescribe, to deliver to any of the “National

May be delivered to Soldiers’ Homes.

Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers” already established or hereafter established and to any of the State Homes for soldiers and sailors or either now or hereafter duly established and maintained under State authority, such obsolete serviceable cannon, bronze or iron, suitable for firing salutes, as may be on hand undisposed of, not exceeding two to any one Home.

Approved, February 8, 1889.

Chap. 117: for the establishment of light-ships, with fog-signals, at Sandy Hook, New York Harbor, and off Great Round Shoal, seacoast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket. Chapter 117 25 Stat. 657 1889-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 117.—

An act for the establishment of light-ships, with fog-signals, at Sandy Hook, New York Harbor, and off Great Round Shoal, seacoast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket.

February 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Light-ships authorized at—

Sandy Hook, New York Harbor.

That there be established off Sandy Hook, entrance to New York Harbor, a new light-ship,

Great Round Shoal, Mass.

with a steam fog-signal, the entire cost of which shall not. exceed the sum of sixty thousand dollars.

That there be constructed and established a first-class light-ship, with a steam fog-signal, off Great Round Shoal, seacoast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket, the cost of which shall not exceed the sum of sixty thousand dollars: Provided, That the construction of

Proviso.

said light-ships shall be let to the lowest responsible bidders after

Contracts.

advertisement, and that they shall be built in American shipyards.

Approved, February 8, 1889.

Chap. 119: to provide for the deposit of the savings of seamen of the United States Navy. Chapter 119 25 Stat. 657 1889-02-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 119.—

An act to provide for the deposit of the savings of seamen of the United States Navy.

February 9, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Seamen’s savings.

That any enlisted man or appointed petty officer of the Navy may deposit his savings,

May be deposited with paymasters.

in sums not less than five dollars, with the paymaster upon whose 658 books his account is borne; and he shall be furnished with a deposit-book, in which the said paymaster shall note, over his signature, the amount, date, and place of such deposit. The money so deposited shall be accounted for in the same manner as other public funds,

Payment.

and shall pass to the credit of the appropriation for “Pay for the Navy,” and shall not be subject to forfeiture by sentence of court-martial. but shall be forfeited by desertion, and shall not be permitted to be paid until final payment on discharge, or to the heirs or representatives of a deceased sailor, and that such deposit be exempt from

Proviso.

liability for such sailors debts: Provided, That the Government

Liability.

shall be liable for the amount deposited to the person so depositing the same.

Sec. 2.

Interest.

That for any sums not less than five dollars so deposited for the period of six months or longer, the sailor, on his final discharge, shall be paid interest at the rate of four per centum per annum.

Sec. 3.

Regulations.

That the system of deposits herein established, shall be carried into execution under such regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Navy.

Approved, February 9, 1889.

Chap. 120: to punish, as a felony, the carnal and unlawful knowing of any female under the age of sixteen years. Chapter 120 25 Stat. 658 1889-02-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 120.—

An act to punish, as a felony, the carnal and unlawful knowing of any female under the age of sixteen years.

February 9, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carnal and unlawful knowledge of females under sixteen to he felony.

That every person who shall carnally and unlawfully know any female under the age of sixteen years, or who shall be accessory to such carnal and unlawful knowledge before the fact in the District of Columbia or other place, except the territories, over which the United States has exclusive jurisdiction; or on any vessel within the admiralty or maritime jurisdiction of the United States, and out of the jurisdiction of any State or Territory, shall be guilty of a felony, and when convicted

Punishment.

thereof shall be punished by imprisonment at hard labor, for the first offense for not. more than fifteen years, and for each subsequent offense not more than thirty years.

Approved, February 9, 1889.

Chap. 121: to constitute Columbus, Ohio, a port of delivery, and to extend the provisions of the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,” to said port of Columbus. Chapter 121 25 Stat. 658 1889-02-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 121.—

An act to constitute Columbus, Ohio, a port of delivery, and to extend the provisions of the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,” to said port of Columbus.

February 9, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Columbus, Ohio.

Made a port of delivery.

Immediate transportation privileges.

Vol. 21. p. 174.

That Columbus, in the State of Ohio, be, and is hereby, constituted a port of delivery, and that the privileges of the seventh section of the act approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,” be. and the same are hereby, extended

Surveyor.

to said port, and that there shall be appointed at said port a surveyor, with compensation at nine hundred dollars per annum and the usual fees.

Approved, February 9, 1889.

Chap. 122: to enlarge the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and to create an Executive Department to be known as the Department of Agriculture. Chapter 122 25 Stat. 659 1889-02-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 659

CHAP. 122.—

An act to enlarge the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and to create an Executive Department to be known as the Department of Agriculture.

February 9, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Agriculture.

To be an Executive Department.

That the Department of Agriculture, shall be an Executive Department, under the supervision and control of a Secretary of Agriculture, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and section one hundred and fifty-eight of the Revised

R. S., sec. 158, p. 26, amended.

Statutes is hereby amended to include such Department, and the provisions of title four of the Revised Statutes, including all amendments

R. S., Title IV. applicable.

thereto, are hereby made applicable to said Department.

Sec. 2. That there shall be in said Department an Assistant Secretary

Assistant Secretary.

of Agriculture, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall perform such duties as may be required by law or prescribed by the Secretary.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of Agriculture shall receive the same

Salaries.

salary as is paid to the Secretary of each of the Executive Departments, and the salary of the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture shall be the same as that now paid to the First Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

Sec. 4. That all laws and parts of laws relating to the Department

Existing laws.

of Agriculture now in existence, as far as the same are applicable and not in conflict with this act, and only so far, are continued in full force and effect.

Approved, February 9, 1889.

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CHAP. 132.—

An act to increase pensions in certain cases.

February 12, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pensions.

For loss of both hands increased.

R. S., sec. 4698, p. 915, amended.

Vol. 20, p. 174.

That from and after the passage of this act all persons who, in the military or naval service of the United States and in the line of duty, have lost both hands, shall be entitled to a pension of one hundred dollars per month.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

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CHAP. 133.—

An act for the relief of certain property in the District of Columbia.

February 12, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Reduction of certain assessments on real estate.

That the provisions of section one of the act of the late legislative assembly of the District of Columbia, entitled “An act regulating assessments for improvements,” approved December nineteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, shall be construed to apply to all cases where the work was done after February twenty-first, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, and that the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby directed to make the necessary reductions in assessment for such work.

Sec. 2. That drawback certificates for the amount of such reductions,

Drawbacks to be issued.

with interest thereon to the date of the passage of this act. shall be issued to the holders of the liens, the security for which is reduced by the operation of this act. and to such other persons as may be found to have paid in excess of one-third of the cost of such work drawback certificates shall be issued for the amount of such excessive payment. All such drawback certificates shall be receivable

Receivable for taxes.

for arrears of general taxes due the District of Columbia and unpaid June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 134: granting to the Big Horn Southern Railroad Company a right of way through a part of the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana Territory. Chapter 134 25 Stat. 660 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 660

CHAP. 134.—

An act granting to the Big Horn Southern Railroad Company a right of way through a part of the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana Territory.

February 12, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Big Horn Southern Railroad Company granted right of way through Crow Indian Reservation, Montana.

That a right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Big Horn Southern Railroad Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of Montana, for the construction, operation, and maintenance of its railroad, telegraph, and telephone line through the lands set apart for the use of the Crow Indians, and

Location.

commonly known as the Crow Indian Reservation, beginning at a point on the Northern Pacific Railroad, in the vicinity of the mouth of the Big Horn River, in Yellowstone County. Montana Territory; thence by the most practicable route up said Big Horn River to or near the mouth of the Little Big Horn River; thence up said Little Big Horn River to or near the mouth of Owl Creek; thence up said creek to and across the southern boundary-line of said reservation.

Sec. 2.

Width.

That the right of way hereby granted to said company shall be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad, as aforesaid; and said company shall also have the right to take from said lauds adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said

Buildings, etc.

railroad; also ground adjacent to said right of way for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand

Stations.

feet in length for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of its road, except at the terminus of said road at a point on the Northern Pacific Railroad in the vicinity of the mouth of the Big Horn River, Yellowstone County, Montana, and at such point not to exceed one hundred and sixty acres, or so much thereof as the Secretary of the Interior shall decide to be reasonably necessary for terminal facilities.

Sec. 3.

Compensation.

That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such right of way, and grounds adjacent thereto, as provided in section two, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof; and also to ascertain and fix the amount of compensation to be made individual members of the tribe for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road; but no right of way shall vest in said railroad company in or to any of the right of way herein

Surveys, etc., to be approved by Secretary of the Interior.

provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroad, and including the points for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, which approval shall be made in writing and be open for the inspection of any party interested therein, and until the compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid: and the surveys, construction, and operation of such railroad shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry

Proviso.

out this provision: Provided, That the President of the United States

Consent of Indians.

may in his discretion, require that the consent of the Indians to said right of way shall be obtained by said railroad company, in such manner as he may prescribe, before any right under this act shall accrue to said company.

Sec. 4.

Not assignable.

That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be completed through that part of said reservation through which it

Proviso.

Mortgage.

shall be constructed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said franchise, together with the rolling stock, for money to

Commencement and completion.

construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless 661 the road is constructed and in running order through said reservation on said line within two years from the passage of this act, or if the consent of the Indians is required under the terms of the proviso to section three of this act, then within two years from the date when such consent shall be obtained as provided in section three of this act.

Sec. 5. That the said railroad company shall accept this right of

Condition of acceptance.

way upon the expressed condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any effort looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian tribes any further grant, of land or its occupancy than is hereinbefore provided: Provided, That any violation of the

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railroad company under this act.

Sec. 6. That said railroad company shall have the right to survey

Survey.

and locate its road immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 7. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal this act.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 135: to amend section six hundred and eighty-three of the Re vised Statutes relating to the distribution of the reports of the supreme court. Chapter 135 25 Stat. 661 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 135.—

An act to amend section six hundred and eighty-three of the Re vised Statutes relating to the distribution of the reports of the supreme court.

February 12, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Supreme Court reports.

Distribution of complete sets to circuit and district courts.

R. S., sec. 683, p. 126, amended.

That section six hundred and eighty-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States be, and the same is hereby, so amended as to provide for the distribution, by the Secretary of the Interior, of one set of the official reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States, or an exact reprint of the same, comprising volumes one to one hundred and twenty-two, inclusive, or so many volumes as may be needed with those already supplied to make one such set, to each of the places where the circuit and district courts of the United States are regularly held: Provided, That where a circuit court and

Provisos.

When circuit and District court are held at same place.

district court are both holden at the same place, only one such set, or so many volumes as may be needed with those already supplied to make one such set, shall be distributed to that place: Provided further, That for the sets or parts of sets distributed as aforesaid not exceeding two dollars per volume shall be paid; and said report shall

Price.

be kept by the clerks of said courts and their successors in office for the use of said courts and the officers thereof; and the sum of twenty-eight

Appropriation.

thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to carry out the above provision.

Sec. 2. That, beginning with volume one hundred and twenty-three,

Number for distribution increased.

the reporter of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States shall deliver to the Secretary of the Interior, in addition to the number heretofore required by law to be so delivered by him, seventy-six copies of each volume of the reports of said decisions, for which additional copies he shall be allowed not exceeding two dollars per volume. And hereafter all the copies of said reports furnished by said reporter shall be distributed by the Secretary of the Interior in the manner heretofore authorized by law: Provided,

Provisos.

That the Secretary of the Interior shall also distribute to each of the

Distribution to courts.

places where the circuit and district courts of the United States are regularly holden one copy of the reports so furnished, to be kept by the clerks of said courts and their successors in office, for the use of said courts and the officers thereof: Provided further, That where a circuit court and a district court are both holden at the same place, only one copy shall be distributed to that place, and the residue of the copies shall be deposited in the Library of Congress. And the 662

To remain United States property.

said reports, in all cases where the same are distributed as aforesaid, shall remain the property of the United States, and be preserved as such by the above-named officers, and by them to be turned over to

R. S., sec. 386, p. 64, amended.

their successors in office; and so much of section three hundred and eighty-six of the Revised Statutes as charges the Department of Justice with the distribution thereof is hereby repealed.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

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CHAP. 136.—

An act to provide for keeping open the Potomac River.

February 12, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Appropriation to keep the Potomac River open during winter.

That the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated for the purpose of keeping open the Potomac River during the winters of eighteen hundred and eighty-nine and eighteen hundred and ninety, the same to be expended under the direction of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia

Immediately available.

one-half to be charged to the United States and the other half to the District of Columbia, and to be immediately available.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 137: making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety. Chapter 137 25 Stat. 662 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 137.—

An act making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety.

February 12, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Military Academy appropriations.

That the following sums be. and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, namely:

Pay of professors and others.

For pay of eight professors, twenty-six thousand dollars. For one commandant of cadets (lieutenant-colonel), in addition to pay of captain in the line, one thousand two hundred dollars. For pay of one instructor of practical military engineering, in addition to pay as first lieutenant, nine hundred dollars. For pay of one instructor of ordnance and science of gunnery, in addition to pay as first lieutenant, nine hundred dollars. For pay of eight assistant professors (captains), in addition to pay as first lieutenants, four thousand dollars. For pay of three senior instructors of cavalry, artillery, and infantry tactics (captains), in addition to pay as second lieutenants, one thousand five hundred dollars. For pay of four assistant instructors of cavalry, artillery, and infantry tactics (captains), in addition to pay as second lieutenants, two thousand four hundred dollars. For pay of one adjutant, in addition to pay as second lieutenant, four hundred dollars. For pay of one treasurer, quartermaster, and commissary of cadets, in addition to pay as captain of infantry, seven hundred dollars. For pay of one master of the sword, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Cadets.

For pay of cadets, one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, and no cadet shall receive more than at the rate of five hundred and forty dollars a year. For pay of the teacher of music, one thousand and eighty dollars.

Band.

For pay of the Military Academy band, nine thousand two hundred and forty dollars, which shall be in full for the pay of the said band for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. 663 For additional pay of professors and officers on (increased rank)

Longevity pay.

for length of service, ten thousand six hundred and ninety dollars. For pay of field musicians:

Field musicians.

One sergeant, two hundred and four dollars; Fourteen privates, two thousand one hundred and eighty-four dollars; Additional pay for length of service, two hundred and eighty-eight dollars; , Retained pay on discharge, two hundred and eighty-eight dollars; Clothing on discharge, two hundred and eighty-one dollars and eight cents; in all, three thousand two hundred and forty-five dollars and eight cents. For current expenses as follows:

Current expenses.

Repairs and improvements, namely: Timber, planks, boards, joists,

Repairs, etc.

wall-strips, laths, shingles, slate, tin, sheet-lead, zinc, nails, screws, locks, hinges, glass, paints, turpentine, oils, varnish, brushes, stone, brick, flag, lime, cement, plaster, hair, sewer and drain pipe, blasting-powder, fuse, iron, steel, tools, machinery, mantels, and other similar materials, renewing roofs, and for pay of overseer and master-builder and citizen mechanics, and labor employed upon repairs and improvements that can not be done by enlisted men, including repairs to walls, woodwork, roof, and other fixtures of cadet barracks, twelve thousand dollars. For fuel and apparatus, namely: Coal, wood, charcoal, stoves,

Fuel and light.

grates, heaters, furnaces, ranges, and fixtures, firebricks, clay, sand, repairs of steam-heating apparatus, grates, stoves, heaters, ranges, and furnaces, mica, fifteen thousand dollars. For gas-pipes, fixtures, lampposts, gasometers, and retorts, and annual repairs of the same, nine hundred dollars. For fuel for cadets’ mess-hall, shops, and laundry, three thousand dollars. For postage and telegrams, two hundred and fifty dollars.

Postage, etc.

For stationery, namely: Blank-books, paper, envelopes, quills,

Stationery.

steel pens, rubbers, erasers, pencils, mucilage, wax, wafers, folders, fasteners, rules, files, ink, inkstands, typewriting supplies, pen-holders, tape, desk-knives, blotting pads, and rubber bands, six hundred dollars. For transportation of materials, discharged cadets, and ferriages,

Transportation, etc.

one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Printing: For printing and binding, type, materials for office, including

Printing.

repairs to motor, diplomas for graduates, annual registers, blanks, and monthly reports, to parents of cadets, one thousand dollars. For clerk to the disbursing officer and quartermaster, one thousand

Clerks.

Department of natural and experimental philosophy.

to apparatus to illustrate the principles of mechanics, acoustics, optics, and astronomy, one thousand dollars; books of reference, textbooks, stationery, materials, and repairs, four hundred dollars; for pay of mechanic assistant, one thousand dollars: repairs to the observatory building and clocks, four hundred and fifty dollars; For cases for books and instruments, two hundred and fifty dollars; in all, three thousand one hundred dollars. For department of modern languages: For stationery, text-books,

Department of modern languages.

and books of reference for the use of instructors, for repairs of books, apparatus, and office furniture, and for printing examination papers, two hundred dollars. For department of instruction in mathematics, namely: For repairs

Department of mathematics.

and materials for preservation of models and instruments, 664twenty-five dollars; textbooks, books of reference, binding, and stationery for instructors, one hundred and twenty-five dollars; for dividers, fifty dollars; contingencies, twenty-five dollars; in all, two hundred and twenty-five dollars.

Department of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology.

For department of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology: For chemicals, chemical apparatus, glass and porcelain ware, paper, wire, sheet-metal, ores, photographic apparatus and materials, five hundred dollars. Rough specimens, fossils, files, alcohol, lamps, blowpipes, pencils, and paper for practical instruction in mineralogy and for gradual increase and improvement of the cabinet, five hundred dollars. Repairs and additions to electric, magnetic, pneumatic, and thermic apparatus, and apparatus illustrating optical properties of

Proviso.

substances: Provided, That any of the above sums may be available for

Gas-engine.

the purchase of a gas-engine for operating electric machines, six hundred and fifty dollars; Pay of mechanic employed in chemical and geological section-rooms, and in lecture-rooms, one thousand dollars; Models, maps, and diagrams, books of reference, textbooks, and stationery for the use of instructors, one hundred and eighty dollars; Contingencies, one hundred dollars; in all, two thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars.

Department of history. geography, and ethics.

For department of history, geography, and ethics: For textbooks, books of reference, and stationery for use of instructors, and repairs, one hundred and fifty dollars.

Department of artillery. cavalry, and infantry tactics

For department of artillery, cavalry, and infantry tactics, namely: For tanbark or other proper cover for riding-hall, to be immediately available and to be purchased in open market on written order of the superintendent, six hundred dollars; Repairing camp-stools and camp-furniture, one hundred dollars; Furniture for offices and reception-room for visitors, one hundred dollars; For stationery for use of instructor and assistant instructors of tactics, one hundred and fifty dollars; Books and maps, binding books and mounting maps, seventy-five dollars; For repairs of gymnasium and gymnasium supplies, two hundred and fifty dollars; Foils, masks, belts, fencing and boxing-gloves, fencing-jackets, gaiters, and repairs, and for metal lined boxes for protection of fencing-gloves and jackets, two hundred and fifty dollars: Plumes for cadet officers of the first class, seventy five dollars; in all, one thousand six hundred dollars.

Department of law.

For department of law: For stationery, textbooks, and books of reference for use of instructors, and for repairing and rebinding same, and furniture for office, two hundred and fifty dollars.

Department of civil and military engineering.

For department of civil and military engineering: For models, maps, purchase and repairs of instruments, textbooks, books of reference, and stationery for the use of instructors, and contingencies, five hundred dollars. Extra pay of enlisted man employed as draughtsman, two hundred and fifty-six dollars; in all, seven hundred and fifty-six dollars.

Department of ordnance and gunnery.

For department of ordnance and gunnery: For purchase and repairs of instruments, models, and apparatus, and purchase of necessary materials; for the purchase of samples of arms and accoutrements other than those supplied to the military service; for the purchase and preparation of specimens for use in the testing machine; for books of reference, textbooks, and stationery, four hundred dollars;

For stereotyping, and for making lithographic drawings illustrating revised course of instruction in ordnance and gunnery, three

Proviso.

hundred dollars: Provided, That from the amounts so appropriated 665 extra pay, at fifty cents per day, may be paid to an enlisted man

Draughtsman.

while employed as a draughtsman; in all, seven hundred dollars.

For department of practical military engineering; For purchase

Department of practical military engineering.

and repair of instruments: transportation: purchase of tools, implements, and materials, and for extra-duty pay of engineer soldiers, as follows, namely: Instruments, for use in instructing cadets in making reconnaissances; photographic apparatus and material for field photography; drawing instruments and material for platting reconnaissances; surveying instruments; one typewriter; instruments and material for signaling and field telegraphy; transportation of field parties, tools and materials for the preservation, augmentation, and repair of one wooden ponton and one canvas ponton bridge train; sapping and mining tools and material; profiling material; rope; cordage; and material for rafts and for spar and trestle bridges; intrenching tools; tools and material for the repair of Fort Clinton and the batteries at the Academy, and extra-duty pay of engineer soldiers employed upon the same; extra duty pay of two engineer soldiers, at fifty cents per day each, when performing special skilled mechanical labor in the department of practical military engineering; for models, books of reference, and stationery, one thousand two hundred dollars. For department of drawing: For books and periodicals on art and

Department of drawing.

technology, one hundred dollars. Models (machine, architectural, and topographical) in flat and fac simile, for second and third classes, one hundred and fifty dollars. Repairs to desks, models, stretchers, and material, one hundred dollars; Drawing material for use of instructors, tacks, brushes, sponges, glue, alcohol, hectograph, cloth, tumblers, saucers, towels, soap, ink-pads, blank-pads, ink, paint, stationery, and contingent expenses, two hundred and five dollars; in all, five hundred and fifty-five dollars. Extra pay of two enlisted men, employed as clerks in the offices of

Extra pay to enlisted men.

the adjutant, United States Military Academy, and commandant of cadets, at thirty-five cents per day, two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and thirty cents. Extra pay of two enlisted men as printers at headquarters. United States Military Academy, at fifty cents per day, three hundred and thirteen dollars. Extra pay of one enlisted man, employed as watchman, at thirty-five cents per day, one hundred and fifty-nine dollars and sixty cents. Extra pay of one enlisted man as trumpeter at the cadet barracks, at thirty-five cents per day, one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents. Extra pay of one enlisted man, employed in the philosophical department, Observatory, as mechanic, at fifty cents per day, one hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty cents. Extra pay of one enlisted man. employed in the chemical Department, at fifty cents per day, one hundred and fifty six dollars and fifty cents. Extra pay of two enlisted men, (cavalrymen), when performing special skilled mechanical labor, at fifty cents per day, three hundred and thirteen dollars: Provided, That the extra pay provided for by the

Proviso.

seven preceding paragraphs shall not be paid to any enlisted man who receives extra-duty pay under existing, laws or Army regulations. For expenses of the Board of Visitors, including mileage, three

Board of Visitors.

thousand dollars. For miscellaneous and incidental expenses: For gas-coal, oil,

Contingent expenses.

candles, lanterns, matches, chimneys, and wicking for lighting the Academy, chapel, library, cadet barracks, mess-hall, shops, hospital, offices, stables, and riding-hall, sidewalks, camp, and wharves, three thousand five hundred dollars; 666 For water pipes, plumbing, and repairs, two thousand dollars. For cleaning public buildings (not quarters), six hundred dollars; Brooms, brushes, pails, tubs, soap, and cloths; two hundred dollars; Chalk, crayons, sponges, slate, rubbers, and card for recitation-rooms, three hundred dollars;

Compensation.

Compensation of chapel organist, two hundred dollars; Compensation of librarian, one hundred and twenty dollars;

Mechanics.

Pay of engineer of heating and ventilating apparatus for the academic building, the cadet barracks, and office building, cadet hospital, chapel, and philosophical building, including the library, one thousand five hundred dollars; Pay of assistant engineer of same, one thousand dollars; For pay of five firemen, two thousand seven hundred dollars; For pay of librarian’s assistant, one thousand dollars; in all, thirteen thousand one hundred and twenty dollars.

Library.

For increase and expense of library, namely: For periodicals, stationery, binding new books, and scientific, historical, biographical, and general literature, to be purchased in open market on the written order of the Superintendent, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Furniture, etc.

For additional tables and chairs, furniture, and contingent repairs to library-rooms, two hundred dollars. For furniture for cadet hospital, and repairs of the same, one hundred dollars. For contingencies for Superintendent of the Academy, one thousand dollars. For renewing furniture in section-rooms, and repairing the same, five hundred dollars.

Repairs, etc.

For repairs, upholstering, and carpeting the Academy chapel, five hundred dollars.

For contingent funds to be expended under the direction of the Academic Board; for instruments, books, repairs to apparatus, and other incidental expenses not otherwise provided for, one thousand

Proviso.

Technical supplies.

Musical instruments.

For purchase and repair of instruments for band, three hundred dollars.

public works.

Public works.

Repairing roads, etc.

For buildings and grounds: For repairing roads and paths, including roads and bridges on reservation, five hundred dollars.

For continuing construction of breast-high wall in dangerous places, five hundred dollars.

Water works.

For waterworks: Renewal of material in filter-beds; improving ventilation of filter house and water-house; hose for use in cleaning filter-beds, and water-house and for use in fire-service at same; tools, implements, and materials for use of the two keepers and for repairs of siphon-house, filter-house, and of four and one half miles of supply-pipes; for shed for tools, and storage of fuel, for keeper at Round Pond, and for tool-house at filter; for gauges at Round Pond and Delafield Pond, and stairs for access to same, five hundred and twenty dollars.

For repair of cooking utensils, and the replacement of worn-out cooking utensils in the cadet, subsistence department, three hundred and twenty-six dollars and ninety six cents.

Fireproof building to be erected.

For the erection of a fire-proof building on such site of the public grounds at West Point. New York, as may be designated by the Secretary of War, to accommodate all the departments of instruction of the Military Academy, to be constructed according to the plans recommended by the Academic Board and approved by the Secre- 667 tary of War, four hundred and ninety thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

That plans and specifications for said building shall be prepared

Plans. etc.

under the direction of the Academic Board and approved by the Secretary of War, which plans and specifications shall be such that when said building shall be fully completed the cost thereof shall not exceed the sum herein appropriated.

For the erection of a fire-proof building on such site of the public

Gymnasium building to be erected.

grounds at West Point, New York, as may be designated by the Secretary of War, to be used as a gymnasium and fencing academy for the cadets of the United States Military Academy, to be constructed according to the plans recommended by the Academic Board and approved by the Secretary of War, one hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That plans and specifications for said building shall

Proviso.

Plans, etc.

be prepared under the direction of the Academic Board and approved by the Secretary of War, which plans and specifications shall be such that when said building shall be fully completed the cost thereof shall not exceed the sum herein appropriated: Provided further, That the sums herein appropriated for erection of one building to

Immediately available.

Buildings.

be used by all departments of instruction, and one gymnasium and fencing academy, shall be immediately available.

For placing in cadet barracks fifteen alcove partitions, three hundred and fifteen dollars. For one retiring house, to be immediately available, three thousand dollars. For repairing and improving the soldier’s chapel upon the West Point Military Reservation, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For one storehouse at north wharf for storage of supplies, to be immediately available, five hundred dollars. For maintaining and improving the grounds of the Post Cemetery,

Improving grounds.

including the purchase of trees, plants, tools, and materials, to be immediately available, five hundred dollars. For new settees, to be immediately available, five hundred dollars. For one hundred and twenty-two new tent floors, one hundred and twenty-two lockers, and eight sentry boxes, to be immediately available, one thousand eight hundred dollars. For resetting four horizontal tubular boilers, including all material

Heating apparatus, etc.

and labor, used for heating with steam the Academic building, cadet barracks, commandants’ office, mess-hall, hospital, and cadet sinks, to be immediately available, two thousand two hundred dollars. For repairing gas holder, to be immediately available, two thousand dollars. Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 149: to extend to the port of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the privileges of inland transportation in bond. Chapter 149 25 Stat. 667 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 149.—

An act to extend to the port of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the privileges of inland transportation in bond.

February 13, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sault Sta. Marie, Mich.

Immediate transportation privileges extended to.

Vol. 21, p 173.

That the privileges of immediate transportation of dutiable merchandise conferred by the act approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,” be, and the same are hereby, extended to the port of Sault Ste Marie, in the State of Michigan.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 150: for the relief of the occupants of the town of Flagstaff, county of Yavapai, Territory of Arizona. Chapter 150 25 Stat. 668 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 668

CHAP. 150.—

An act for the relief of the occupants of the town of Flagstaff, county of Yavapai, Territory of Arizona.

February 13, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Flagstaff, Ariz.

Certain public lands may be entered for town site.

That the probate judge of Yavapai County, Territory of Arizona, be, and is hereby, authorized to enter, in trust for the occupants of the town of Flagstaff, for town-site purposes, the south half of section sixteen, township twenty-one north, range seven east, Gila and Salt River meridian

R. S., secs. 2387-2389, p. 437.

in the Territory of Arizona, subject to the provisions of sections twenty-three hundred and eighty-seven, twenty-three hundred and eighty-eight, and twenty-three hundred and eighty-nine of chapter eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to townsites.

Sec. 2.

Selections of land in lieu.

That upon the passage of this act the Territory of Arizona, through its proper officer, shall be, and is hereby, authorized to select as indemnity tor said land, and in full satisfaction thereof, and for the purpose stated in section nineteen hundred and forty-six of the

R. S., sec. 1946, p.341.

Revised Statutes, one-half section, of public lands, at any office in said Territory, said selections to be made in a body according to legal subdivisions.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 151: to provide for an American register for the steam-yacht Nautilus, of New York, New York. Chapter 151 25 Stat. 668 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 151.—

An act to provide for an American register for the steam-yacht Nautilus, of New York, New York.

February 13, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

“Nautilus.”

To be granted American register.

That the Commissioner of Navigation is hereby authorized to license as a vessel of the United States the Canadian steam-yacht Nautilus, owned by Isaac J. Maccabe, of New York, an American citizen.

Sec. 2.

Inspection.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to authorize and direct the inspection of said steam-vessel, steam-boiler, steam-pipes, and the appurtenances of said boiler, and cause to be granted the proper and usual certificate issued to steam-vessels of the Merchant Marine, without reference to the fact that said steam-boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances were not constructed pursuant to the laws of the United States, and were not constructed of iron stamped pursuant to said laws; and the tests to be applied on the inspection of said boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances will be the same in all respects as to strength and safety as are required in the inspection of boilers constructed in the United States for marine purposes, save that the fact that said boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances not being constructed pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the United states, and are of unstamped iron, shall not be an obstacle to the granting of the usual certificate, if said boiler, steam-pipes, and appurtenances are found to be of sufficient strength and safety.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 152: to amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes,” approved February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Chapter 152 25 Stat. 668 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 152.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes,” approved February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

February 13, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Right of way.

Choctaw Coal and Railway Company in Indian Territory.

Ante, p. 35.

That section one of the act entitled “An act to authorize the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes,” approved February eighteenth, 669 eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows:

“That the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Minnesota, be, and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, c nstructing, owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway and telegraph and telephone line through the Indian Territory, beginning at a point on Red River (the southern boundary-line), at the bluff known as Rocky Cliff, in the Indian Territory, and running thence by the most feasible and practicable route through the said Indian Territory to a point on the east boundary-line, immediately contiguous to the west boundary-line of the State of Arkansas; also, a branch line of railway to be constructed from

Change in location.

the most suitable point on said main line for obtaining a feasible and practicable route in a westerly or northwesterly direction to the leased coal veins of said Choctaw Coal and Railway Company, in Tobucksey County, Choctaw Nation, and thence by the most feasible and practicable route to an intersection with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at the most convenient point between Halifax Station and Ear Creek, otherwise known as the north fork of the Canadian River; with the right to construct, use, and maintain such tracks, turnouts, branches, and sidings and extensions as said company may deem it in their interest to construct along and upon the right of way and depot grounds herein provided for.”

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 153: to secure the maintenance of public order during the inauguration ceremonies of eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes. Chapter 153 25 Stat. 669 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 153.—

An act to secure the maintenance of public order during the inauguration ceremonies of eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for other purposes.

February 13, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inauguration ceremonies.

Appropriation to secure public order.

That eight thousand five hundred dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, payable from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated and from the revenues of the District of Columbia in equal parts, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to enable the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to maintain public order and to protect life and property from the twenty-eighth of February to the ninth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, both inclusive. Said Commissioners are hereby authorized and directed to make all reasonable regulations

Regulations.

necessary to secure the preservation of public order and protection of life and property, and fixing fares by public conveyances during said period. Any person violating any of such regulations shall be liable for each such offense to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars in the police court of said District.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 154: to provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Sedalia, in the State of Missouri. Chapter 154 25 Stat. 669 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 154.—

An act to provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Sedalia, in the State of Missouri.

February 13, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sedalia. Mo.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase or otherwise provide a site and cause to be erected thereon

Site.

a substantial and commodious building, with fire-proof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office and other Government offices located thereon, or which may be located hereafter at said city of Sedalia. The site and building thereon, when completed

Plans, etc.

upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved 670 by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of fifty thousand dollars, nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited, after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site

Limit of cost.

nor plan for said building, shall be approved by the Secretary of Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of fifty thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space

Proviso.

of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided,

Title, etc.

That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Missouri shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 165: to authorize and empower the Mount Carmel Development Company to draw water from the Wabash River, or its tributaries, in the county of Wabash and State of Illinois. Chapter 165 25 Stat. 670 1889-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 165.—

An act to authorize and empower the Mount Carmel Development Company to draw water from the Wabash River, or its tributaries, in the county of Wabash and State of Illinois.

February 14, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mount Carmel Development Company may construct canal from Wabash River, Illinois.

That the Mount Carmel Development Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, be, and the same is hereby, authorized and empowered to construct and operate, during its corporate existence, a hydraulic canal from any point on the Wabash River, above the lock and dam now in process of construction at the Grand Rapids of said Wabash River, or from any tributary of said river within the county of Wabash and State of Illinois, to any point on said river within the corporate limits of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois; and to draw from said Wabash River or tributary thereof such supply of water as may be required for the purposes of such

Proviso.

corporation: Provided, That such withdrawal be not detrimental to the

To be controlled by Secretary of War.

interests of navigation and be subject to the direction and control of the Secretary of War.

Approved, February 14, 1889.

Chap. 166: for the relief of General William F. Smith. Chapter 166 25 Stat. 670 1889-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 166.—

An act for the relief of General William F. Smith.

February 14, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William F. Smith.

May be appointed major on Army retired list.

That the President be, and he is hereby, authorized to nominate and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint William F. Smith, late major-general United States volunteers, to the position of major of engineers in the Army of the United States, and to place him on the retired list of the Army as of that grade, (the retired list being thereby increased in number to that extent); and all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are suspended for this purpose only:

Proviso.

Pension to cease.

Provided, That from and after the passage of this act no pension shall be paid to the said William F. Smith.

Approved, February 14, 1889.

Chap. 168: to create the northeastern division of the Southern Federal judicial district of Georgia, and to take certain counties from the northern district and add to the Southern district, and to provide for holding counts in said northeastern division, and for other purposes. Chapter 168 25 Stat. 671 1889-02-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 671

CHAP. 168.—

An act to create the northeastern division of the Southern Federal judicial district of Georgia, and to take certain counties from the northern district and add to the Southern district, and to provide for holding counts in said northeastern division, and for other purposes.

February 15, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Georgia.

Northeastern division of southern judicial district established.

Counties.

R. S., sec. 535, p. 90, amended.

That the northeastern division of the southern judicial district of Georgia is hereby established, to be composed of the counties of Warren. Glascock, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond. Burke. Jefferson. Johnson, and Washington of the southern district, and of the counties of Lincoln, Wilkes, and Taliaferro of the northern district, which are hereby attached to the southern district and made part of the northeastern division of said southern district.

Sec. 2. That there shall be held at the city of Augusta, in said

Terms of court at Augusta.

R. S., secs. 572, 658, pp. 99, 120.

northeastern division of the southern judicial district of Georgia, two terms of the district and circuit courts in each and every year, to wit, one term commencing on the first Monday in April and the other commencing the third Monday in November of each year, and it shall be the duty of the clerk, marshal, and other officers of the southern judicial district to attend said terms of said court and perform all the duties pertaining to their positions, and no additional clerk or marshal shall be appointed in said district. If in the opinion of the court it shall become necessary, a deputy clerk may be appointed.

Sec. 3. That all civil suits not of a local nature must be brought

Jurisdiction in civil causes.

in said northeastern division where the defendant resides in said northeastern division of the Southern Federal judicial district of Georgia. But if there are two or more defendants, some residing in the northeastern division and others residing in any other portion of said southern district of Georgia, the action may be brought in any one of the divisions in which any one of the defendants resides. When the defendant is a nonresident of either division action may if plaintiff is a citizen of the district be brought in that division wherein the defendant may be found. Cases removed from any of

Removal from State courts

the courts of the State of Georgia to the circuit courts of the United States shall be removed to the circuit court in the division in which said court is held.

Sec. 4. That all prosecutions for crimes or offenses committed

Prosecutions for crimes.

after the date at which this act takes effect in any of the counties of the said northeastern division shall be cognizable within such division, and all prosecutions for crimes or offenses committed prior to the date when this act takes effect within any of said counties, taken as aforesaid from the northern district, or committed in the southern district as heretofore constituted shall be commenced and proceeded with as if this act had not been passed.

Sec. 5. That civil actions or proceedings now pending at Atlanta,

Transfer of pending causes.

in the northern district, in which parties residing in the counties by this act transferred to the southern district are interested, may be transferred, by the consent of all the parties, to the proper courts in the northeastern division of the southern district as herein provided; and all civil actions or proceedings now pending either at Macon or Savannah, in said southern district, in which the parties residing in the counties by this act assigned to said northeastern division are interested, may be transferred, by the consent of all parties, to the proper court in said northeastern division: and in case of such transfer

Records, etc.

all papers and files therein, with copies of all journal entries, shall be transferred to the clerk’s office of the court to which they are transferred. and the same shall be proceeded with in all respects as though the case were originally brought therein; but without such consent such actions or proceedings shall be continued and carried on as if this act had not been passed.

672

Sec. 6.

Jurors.

That all grand and petit jurors summoned for service in said northeastern division shall be residents of such division.

Sec. 7.

Effect.

That this act shall be in force from and after the first day of January, eighteen hundred and ninety, and all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Approved, February 15, 1889.

Chap. 169: to amend section five hundred and fifty-five, Revised Statutes, relating to the District of Columbia. Chapter 169 25 Stat. 672 1889-02-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 169.—

An act to amend section five hundred and fifty-five, Revised Statutes, relating to the District of Columbia.

February 15, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Trustees of joint-stock companies.

That section five hundred and fifty-five of the Revised Statutes of the United States of America, relating to the District of Columbia, be, and it is hereby, amended by striking out the word “nine” and inserting the

Maximum increased.

R. S. D. C., sec. 555, p. 68. amended.

word “fifteen” in lieu thereof, so that the same shall read: “The stock, property, and concerns of such company shall be managed by not less than three or more than fifteen trustees, who shall respectively be stockholders, and a majority citizens of the District, and shall, except the first year, be annually elected by the stockholders, at such time and place as shall be determined by the by-laws of the company.”

Approved, February 15, 1889.

Chap. 171: to authorize and provide for the disposition of useless papers in the Executive Departments. Chapter 171 25 Stat. 672 1889-02-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 171.—

An act to authorize and provide for the disposition of useless papers in the Executive Departments.

February 16, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Executive Departments.

Disposition of useless papers.

That whenever there shall be in any one of the Executive Departments of the Government an accumulation of files of papers, which are not needed or useful in the transaction of the current business of such Department and have no permanent value or historical interest , it shall be the duty of the

Report to Congress.

head of such Department to submit to Congress a report of that fact, accompanied by a concise statement of the condition and character of such papers. And upon the submission of such report, it shall be the

Examination by committee.

duty of the presiding officer of the Senate to appoint two Senators, and of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint two Representatives, and the Senators and Representatives so appointed shall constitute a joint committee, to which shall be referred such report, with the accompanying statement of the condition and character of such papers, and such joint committee shall meet and examine such report and statement and the papers therein described, and

Report.

submit to the Senate and House, respectively, a report of such examination and their recommendation. And if they report that such files of papers, or any part thereof, are not needed or useful in the transaction of the current business of such Department, and have no permanent value or historical interest, then it shall be the duty of such head

Sale, etc.

of the Department to sell as waste paper, or otherwise dispose of such files of papers upon the best obtainable terms after due publication of notice inviting proposals therefor, and receive and pay the proceeds thereof into the Treasury of the United States, and make report thereof to Congress.

Approved, February 16, 1889.

Chap. 172: in relation to dead and fallen timber on Indian lands. Chapter 172 25 Stat. 673 1889-02-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 673

CHAP. 172.—

An act in relation to dead and fallen timber on Indian lands.

February 16, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian lands.

Disposal of dead and fallen timber.

That the President of the United States may from year to year in his discretion under such regulations as he may prescribe authorize the Indians residing on reservations or allotments, the fee to which remains in the United States, to fell. cut. remove, sell or otherwise dispose of the dead timber standing or fallen, on such reservation or allotment for the sole benefit of such Indian or Indians. But whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that such timber has been killed, burned, girdled, or otherwise injured for the purpose of securing its sale under this act then in that case such authority shall not be granted.

Approved, February 16, 1889.

Chap. 176: to incorporate the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua. Chapter 176 25 Stat. 673 1889-02-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 176.—

An act to incorporate the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua.

February 20, 1889

Preamble.

Whereas to facilitate commercial intercourse by water between the Atlantic and the Pacific States as well as with foreign nations, it is deemed desirable for the public interest of the United States that a ship-canal be constructed between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, on what is known as the Nicaragua route: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maritime Canal company of Nicaragua Incorporated.

Incorporators.

That Frederick Billings, Charles P. Daly. Daniel Ammen. Francis A. Stout, Horace L. Hotchkiss, Edward F. Beale, Hiram Hitchcock, C. Ridgeley Goodwin, A. C. Cheney, J. F. O’Shaughnessy, H. C. Taylor, J. W. Miller. A. S. Crowninshield. A. G. Menocal, Charles H. Stebbins. T. Harrison Garrett. Jules Aldige. R. A. Lancaster. Alfred E. Mills. Gustav E. Kissell, Horace Fairbanks, George H. Robinson, Alfred B. Darling, Joseph E. McDonald. James Roosevelt, Christian Devries. Frederick F. Thompson. Henry A. Parr, and such other persons as may be associated with them and their successors are hereby constituted and created a body corporate and politic in deed and in law, by the name, style and title of “The Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua,” for the construction, equipment, management, and operation

To construct a canal from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean.

of a ship-canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean either entirely through the territory of the Republic of Nicaragua or through Nicaragua and in part through the territory of the Republic of Costa Rica with such collateral, connecting, or cross canals as may be necessary to connect therewith, and to exercise such other powers as have been conferred by the Government of Nicaragua by the concession of that Republic to the Nicaragua Canal Association, through Mr. A. G. Menocal, its representative, and dated the twenty-third day of March, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and finally approved by the legislative and executive authority of the Re public on the twentieth, twenty-third, and twenty-fourth days of April, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and such powers as the Republic of Costa Rica may confer of the same kind as those named in said concession: and the said Maritime Canal

Corporate powers etc.

Company of Nicaragua, by that name shall have perpetual succession; may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, defend and be defended in all courts of law and equity within the United States; may make and have a common seal; and shall have and possess the rights, powers, and privileges usually possessed by similar companies. It may receive, purchase, hold, and convey such real and personal estate, property, and rights of property, or concessionary rights as may be necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this act; may issue stock to the amount of the just value of

Issuing stock.

such estate, property and rights and for work and labor done or 674 materials provided in the execution of the work of constructing said ship-canal; and the stock issued for these purposes shall be deemed paid up stock and shall not be liable to any further calls or assessments: may do all lawful things to secure the full enjoyment of the powers, privileges, rights, benefits, and grants contained in any canal concession so made by the Republic of Nicaragua or to be made by the Republic of Costa Rica, as aforesaid: and to aid in the construction of said canal and to carry out the purposes of this act the said Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua is hereby authorized

Bonds.

to issue its bonds, and to secure the same by mortgage on its property and rights of property of all kinds and descriptions real, personal,

Principal office to be in New York.

and mixed, including its franchise to be a corporation. The principal office of said corporation shall be in the city of New York, and all legal process may be served upon the person who may at the time be in charge of said office or upon the attorney of said company, whose name and address shall be certified by the president of the company: and such certificate shall be filed in the office of the

Proviso.

Secretary of State of the United States: Provided, however, That nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to commit the

No pecuniary liability of the Government.

United States to any pecuniary liability whatever for or on account of said company, nor shall the United States be held in any wise liable or responsible in any form or by any implication, for any debt or liability, in any form which said company may incur, nor be held as guaranteeing any engagement or contract of said company, or as having assumed, by virtue of this act, any responsibility for the acts or proceedings of said company in any foreign country, or contracts or engagements entered into, in the United States.

Sec. 2.

Capital stock.

That the capital stock of said company shall consist of not less than one million shares of one hundred dollars each, with the right to increase the capital stock to two million shares of one hundred dollars each, upon the vote of two-thirds of the stock of said company at any time outstanding, which shares shall in all respects be deemed personal property and shall be transferable in such manner as the by-laws of said corporation may provide. Five incorporators. who shall be chosen by a majority of the number from those

Opening subscript ion books

named in this act, shall have power to open books of subscription to the capital stock of said company in the city of New York, and at such other places in the United States. Nicaragua, or elsewhere, as they may designate, who shall receive all subscriptions for stock; and no stock shall be transferable except upon the books of the

Public notice.

company provided for that purpose. The said incorporators shall give thirty days’ notice of the time and place of the opening of said books, by publication in one daily newspaper in New York City, and one newspaper in Managua. Nicaragua, and one in San Jose Costa Rica, if the said canal should be in part in the territory of that Republic. Sixty days’ previous notice shall be given of the payment required of the time and place of payment by publication in one daily newspaper in the city of New York and in one newspaper in Managua. Nicaragua, and one in San Jose, Costa Rica, if the said canal should be in part in the territory of that Republic: and in case any stockholder shall neglect or refuse to pay. in pursuance of such notice, the stock held by him may be sold to the highest bidder for cash, according to the regulations to lie made therefor in the by-laws of said company. The directors hereinafter provided for may

By-laws, etc.

adopt regulations and by-laws not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. All shares, stocks, bonds, certificates, or other securities which the company may issue to raise the corporate capital shall be executed and issued at the principal office in the city of New York.

Sec. 3.

Certificates not to be issued until ten per cent, paid in.

That no certificates for stock, except as otherwise provided in this act. shall be issued till at least ten per cent um of the par value thereof shall be fully paid for, in money, and such money deposited 675 in the treasury of said company: and there shall be at least one million dollars in money paid on such subscriptions into the treasury of said company within one year from the passage of this act; and said company is hereby prohibited from returning or repaying any part of the money so paid. No part of the capital stock paid in shall be at any time withdrawn or returned to the stockholders or in any manner diverted from the proper uses of the corporation. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall subject this charter to forfeiture.

Sec. 4. That the affairs of the said company shall be managed by

Board of directors.

a board of directors, fifteen in number, who shall hold their office for three years and until their successors are duly chosen and qualified. and a majority of whom shall be citizens and residents of the United States. At the first election five shall be chosen by the stockholders for one year, five for two years, and five for three years, and at each annual election thereafter five shall be chosen by the stockholders for three years. The said board shall elect from its number

President.

a president who shall be a citizen and resident of the United States, and one or more vice-presidents of the company, who shall also be citizens and residents of the United States, who shall hold office for such terms as the by-laws of said board may provide and until their successors are duly elected and shall have qualified.

Sec. 5. That for the management and disposition of the stock,

Directors to make by-laws, etc.

property, estate, and effects of the said company the board of directors may make such by-laws, rules, and regulation as may conform to the authority granted in such canal concession or concessions, and not be inconsistent with this act or the laws of the United States or the existing treaty stipulations of the United States with the Government of Nicaragua or of Costa Rica, if the said canal should be in part in the territory of that Republic: and may fix the time for election of directors, and in case of vacancy in said board, caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, may fill the same. No person shall

Directors to be stockholders.

be a director who is not a stockholder, and any one ceasing to be a stockholder shall cease to be a director. All meetings of stockholders

Meetings to be in New York City.

shall be held at the office of the company in the city of New York, and at least one such meeting shall be held in each year; but failure to elect directors on the day appointed by said by-laws shall not be deemed to dissolve said company, but such election may be holden on any day appointed thereafter by the directors first giving thirty days’ notice thereof, in manner aforesaid. The directors, of whom eight, including the president, shall be a quorum, shall have full power touching the election or appointment of all officers of the company. and said officers shall hold office at the will and pleasure of said board.

Sec. 6. Said company shall make a report on the first Monday of

Reports.

December in each year, to the Secretary of the Interior, which shall be duly verified on oath by the President and Secretary thereof giving such detailed statement of its affairs, and of its assets and liabilities, as may be required by the Secretary of the Interior, and any wilfully false statement so made shall be deemed perjury and punishable as such. And it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to require such annual statement and to prescribe the form thereof and the particulars to be given thereby.

Sec. 7. Nothing in this act contained shall be deemed or construed

Treaty rights not impaired.

to in any wise restrict or impair any right of the United States under any treaty in force with the Republic of Nicaragua.

Sec. 8. That Congress shall at all times have the power to alter,

Amendment, etc.

amend, or repeal this act. when in its judgment the public good may so require. This act shall expire and be of no force or effect at the end of three years unless the construction of said canal shall be

Commencement and prosecution.

commenced and prosecuted in good faith within that time.

Approved, February 20, 1889.

Chap. 180: to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota. South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to form constitutions and State governments and to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to make donations of public lands to such States. Chapter 180 25 Stat. 676 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 676

CHAP. 180.—

An act to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota. South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to form constitutions and State governments and to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to make donations of public lands to such States.

February 22, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Admission of new States.

North Dakota South Dakota, Montana, and Washington.

That the inhabitants of all that part of the area of the United States now constituting the Territories of Dakota, Montana, and Washington, as at present described, may become the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington, respectively, as hereinafter provided.

Sec. 2.

Division of Dakota.

The area comprising the Territory of Dakota shall, for the purposes of this act, be divided on the line of the seventh standard parallel produced due west to the western boundary of said Territory; and the delegates elected as hereinafter provided to the constitutional

Conventions to meet at Bismarck and Sioux Falls.

convention in districts north of said parallel shall assemble in convention, at the time prescribed in this act, at the city of Bismarck: and the delegates elected in districts south of said parallel shall, at the same time, assemble in convention at the city of Sioux Falls.

Sec. 3.

Delegates to conventions to be chosen.

That all persons who are qualified by the laws of said Territories to vote for representatives to the legislative assemblies thereof, are hereby authorized to vote for and choose delegates to form

Qualifications.

conventions in said proposed States; and the qualifications for delegates to such conventions shall be such as by the laws of said Territories respectively persons are required to possess to be eligible to the legislative assemblies thereof; and the aforesaid delegates to form said

Apportionment.

conventions shall be apportioned within the limits of the proposed States, in such districts as may be established as herein provided, in proportion to the population in each of said counties and districts, as near as may be, to be ascertained at the time of making said apportionments by the persons hereinafter authorized to make the same, from the best information obtainable, in each of which districts three delegates shall be elected, but no elector shall vote for more than two persons for delegates to such conventions; that said apportionments shall be made by the governor, the chief-justice, and the secretary of

Governors to issue proclamation for election.

said Territories; and the governors of said Territories shall, by proclamation, order an election of the delegates aforesaid in each of said proposed States, to be held on the Tuesday after the second Monday in May. eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, which proclamation shall be issued on the fifteenth day of April, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine; and such election shall be conducted, the returns made, the result ascertained, and the certificates to persons elected to such convention issued in the same manner as is prescribed by the laws of the said Territories regulating elections therein for Delegates to Congress; and the number of votes cast for delegates in each precinct shall also

Number of delegates.

be returned. The number of delegates to said conventions respectively shall be seventy-five; and all persons resident in said proposed States, who are qualified voters of said Territories as herein provided, shall be entitled to vote upon the election of delegates, and under such rules and regulations as said conventions may prescribe, not in conflict with this act. upon the ratification or rejection of the constitutions.

Sec. 4.

Place of meeting.

That the delegates to the conventions elected as provided for in this act shall meet at the seat of government of each of said Territories, except the delegates elected in South Dakota, who shall

Time.

meet at the city of Sioux Falls, on the fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and. after organization, shall declare, on

Adoption of Constitution.

behalf of the people of said proposed States, that they adopt the Constitution of the United States: whereupon the said

Civil rights.

conventions shall be, and are hereby, authorized to form constitutions and States governments for said proposed States, respectively. The constitutions shall be republican in form, and make no distinction in civil or 677 political rights on account of race or color, except as to Indians not taxed, and not be repugnant to the Constitution of the United States and the principles of the Declaration of Independence. And said conventions shall provide, by ordinances irrevocable without the consent of the United States and the people of said States: First. That perfect toleration of religious sentiment shall be secured

Religious freedom.

and that no inhabitant of said States shall ever be molested in person or property on account of his or her mode of religious worship. Second. That the people inhabiting said proposed States do agree

Renunciation of public lands.

and declare that they forever disclaim all right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within the boundaries thereof, and to all lands lying within said limits owned or held by any Indian or Indian tribes; and that until the title thereto shall have been extinguished by the United States, the same shall be and remain subject to the disposition of the United States, and said Indian lands shall remain under the absolute jurisdiction and control of the Congress of the United States; that the lands belonging to citizens of the United

Taxation of lauds.

States residing without the said States shall never be taxed at a higher rate than the lands belonging to residents thereof; that no taxes shall be imposed by the States on lands or property therein belonging to or which may hereafter be purchased by the United States or reserved for its use. But nothing herein, or in the ordinances herein provided for, shall preclude the said States from taxing

Taxing lands of Indians.

as other lands are taxed any lands owned or held by any Indian who has severed his tribal relations, and has obtained from the United States or from any person a title thereto by patent or other grant, save and except such lands as have been or may be granted to any Indian or Indians under any act of Congress containing a provision exempting the lands thus granted from taxation; but said ordinances shall provide that all such lands shall be exempt from taxation by said States so long and to such extent as such act of Congress may prescribe. Third. That the debts and liabilities of said Territories shall be

Territorial debts.

assumed and paid by said States, respectively. Fourth. That provision shall be made for the establishment and

Public schools.

maintenance of systems of public schools, which shall be open to all the children of said States, and free from sectarian control.

Sec. 5. That the convention which shall assemble at Bismarck shall

North Dakota.

form a constitution and State government for a State to be known as North Dakota, and the convention which shall assemble at Sioux Falls shall form a constitution and State government for a State to be known as South Dakota: Provided, That at the election for delegates

South Dakota.

Proviso.

to the constitutional convention in South Dakota, as hereinbefore provided, each elector may have written or printed on his ballot the words “For the Sioux Falls constitution,” or the words “against

Vote on “Sioux Falls constitution.”

the Sioux Falls constitution,” and the votes on this question shall be returned and canvassed in the same manner as for the election provided for in section three of this act; and if a majority of all votes cast on this question shall be “for the Sioux Falls constitution” it shall be the duty of the convention which may assemble at Sioux Falls, as herein provided, to resubmit to the people of South Dakota,

To be resubmitted

for ratification or rejection at the election hereinafter provided for in this act, the constitution framed at Sioux Falls and adopted November third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and also the articles and propositions separately submitted at that election, including the question of locating the temporary seat of government, with such changes only as relate to the name and boundary of the proposed State, to the reapportionment of the judicial and legislative districts, and such amendments as may be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of this act; and if a majority of the votes cast on the ratification or rejection of the constitution shall be for the constitution irrespective of the articles separately submitted, the State of South Dakota 678 shall be admitted as a State in the Union under said constitution as

Archives, etc.

hereinafter provided; but the archives, records, and books of the Territory of Dakota shall remain at Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, until an agreement in reference thereto is reached by said States.

Adoption of new constitution.

But if at the election for delegates to the constitutional convention in South Dakota a majority of all the votes cast at that election shall be “against the Sioux Fall’s constitution”, then and in that event it shall be the duty of the convention which will assemble at the city of Sioux Falls on the fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, to proceed to form a constitution and State government as provided in this act the same as if that question had not been submitted to a vote of the people of South Dakota.

Sec. 6.

Joint commission to divide property of Dakota Territory.

It shall be the duty of the constitutional conventions of North Dakota and South Dakota to appoint a joint commission, to be composed of not less than three members of each convention, whose duty it shall be to assemble at Bismarck, the present seat of government of said Territory, and agree upon an equitable division of all property belonging to the Territory of Dakota, the disposition of all public records, and also adjust and agree upon the amount of the debts and liabilities of the Territory, which shall be assumed and paid by each of the proposed States of North Dakota and South Dakota; and the agreement reached respecting the Territorial debts and liabilities shall be incorporated in the respective constitutions, and each of said States shall obligate itself to pay its proportion of such debts and liabilities the same as if they had been created by such States respectively.

Sec. 7.

Territorial government to continue if constitution rejected.

If the constitutions formed for both North Dakota and South Dakota shall be rejected by the people at the elections for the ratification or rejection of their respective constitutions as provided for in this act, the Territorial government of Dakota shall continue in

Provisions in case of rejection by either North or South Dakota.

existence the same as if this act had not been passed. But if the constitution formed for either North Dakota or South Dakota shall be rejected by the people, that part of the Territory so rejecting its proposed constitution shall continue under the Territorial government of the present Territory of Dakota, but shall, after the State adopting its constitution is admitted into the Union, be called by the name of the Territory of North Dakota or South Dakota, as the case

Proviso.

may be: Provided, That if either of the proposed States provided for in this act shall reject the constitution which may be submitted for ratification or rejection at the election provided therefor, the governor of the Territory in which such proposed constitution was

Reconvening of delegates to form new constitution.

rejected shall issue his proclamation reconvening the delegates elected to the convention which formed such rejected constitution, fixing the time and place at which said delegates shall assemble: and when so assembled they shall proceed to form another constitution or to amend the rejected constitution, and shall submit such new constitution or amended constitution to the people of the proposed State for ratification or rejection, at such time as said convention may determine; and all the provisions of this act. so far as applicable, shall apply to such convention so reassembled and to the constitution which may be formed, its ratification or rejection, and to the admission of the proposed State.

Sec. 8.

South Dakota.

That the constitutional convention which may assemble in

Submission of constitution for ratification.

South Dakota shall provide by ordinance for resubmitting the Sioux Falls constitution of eighteen hundred and eighty-five, after having amended the same as provided in section five of this act, to the people of South Dakota for ratification or rejection at an election to be held therein on the first Tuesday in October, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine; but if said constitutional convention is authorized and required to form a new constitution for South Dakota it shall provide for submitting the same in like manner to the people of South Dakota for ratification or rejection at an election to be held in said 679 proposed State on the said first Tuesday in October. And the constitutional conventions which may assemble in North Dakota. Montana,

North Dakota. Montana, and Washington.

and Washington shall provide in like manner for submitting the constitutions formed by them to the people of said proposed States, respectively. for ratification or rejection at elections to be held in said proposed States on the said first Tuesday in October. At the elections

Vote on constitution.

provided for in this section the qualified voters of said proposed States shall vote directly for or against the proposed constitutions, and for or against any articles or propositions separately submitted. The returns of said elections shall be made to the secretary of each

Canvass of returns.

of said Territories, who. with the governor and chief-justice thereof, or any two of them, shall canvass the same: and if a majority of the legal votes cast shall be for the constitution the governor shall certify

Certifying result.

the result to the President of the United States, together with a statement of the votes cast thereon and upon separate articles or propositions, and a copy of said constitution, articles, propositions, and ordinances. And if the constitutions and governments of said proposed States are republican in form, and if all the provisions of this act have been complied with in the formation thereof, it shall be the duty of the President of the United States to issue his proclamation

Proclamation of admission by President.

announcing the result of the election in each, and thereupon the proposed States which have adopted constitutions and formed State governments as herein provided shall be deemed admitted by Congress into the Union under and by virtue of this act on an equal footing with the original States from and after the date of said proclamation.

Sec. 9. That until the next general census, or until otherwise provided

Representation in Congress.

by law, said States shall be entitled to one Representative in the House of Representatives of the United States, except South Dakota, which shall be entitled to two; and the Representatives to the Fifty-first Congress, together with the governors and other officers provided for in said constitutions, may be elected on the same day

Election.

of the election for the ratification or rejection of the constitutions; and until said State officers are elected and qualified under the provisions of each constitution and the States, respectively, are admitted into the Union, the Territorial officers shall continue to discharge the duties of their respective offices in each of said Territories.

Sec. 10. That upon the admission of each of said States into the

School lands granted to States.

Union sections numbered sixteen and thirty-six in every township of said proposed States, and where such sections, or any parts thereof, have been sold or otherwise disposed of by or under the authority of any act of Congress, other lands equivalent thereto, in legal subdivisions of not less than one-quarter section, and as contiguous as may be to the section in lieu of which the same is taken, are hereby granted to said States for the support of common schools, such indemnity lands to be selected within said States in such manner as the legislature may provide, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That the sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections

Proviso.

embraced in permanent reservations for national purposes shall not.

Lands in reservations excepted.

at any time, be subject to the grants nor to the indemnity provisions of this act, nor shall any lands embraced in Indian, military, or other reservations of any character be subject to the grants or to the indemnity provisions of this act until the reservation shall have been extinguished and such lands be restored to, and become a part of. the public domain.

Sec. 11. That all lands herein granted for educational purposes

Sale of school lands

shall be disposed of only at public sale, and at a price not less than ten dollars per acre, the proceeds to constitute a permanent school-fund, the interest of which only shall be expended in the support of said schools. But said lands may. under such regulations as. the legislatures shall prescribe, be leased for periods of not more than

Lease.

five years, in quantities not exceeding one section to any one person 680 or company; and such land shall not be subject to preemption, homestead entry, or any other entry under the land laws of the United States, whether surveyed or unsurveyed, but shall be reserved for school purposes only.

Sec. 12.

Lands for public buildings.

That upon the admission of each of said States into the Union, in accordance with the provisions of this act, fifty sections of the unappropriated public lands within said States, to be selected and located in legal subdivisions as provided in section ten of this act, shall be. and are hereby, granted to said States for the purpose of erecting public buildings at the capital of said States for legislative, executive, and judicial purposes.

Sec. 13.

Five per cent, of proceeds of public lands to be paid to States.

That five per centum of the proceeds of the sales of public lands lying within said States which shall be sold by the United States subsequent to the admission of said States into the Union, after deducting all the expenses incident to the same, shall be paid to the said States, to be used as a permanent fund, the interest of which only shall be expended for the support of common schools within said States, respectively.

Sec. 14. That the lands granted to the Territories of Dakota and

University lands to vest in States.

Vol. 21, p. 326.

Montana by the act of February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one. entitled “An act to grant lands to Dakota, Montana, Arizona. Idaho, and Wyoming for university purposes,” are hereby vested in the States of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana, respectively, if such States are admitted into the Union, as provided in this act, to the extent of the full quantity of seventy-two sections to each of said States, and any portion of said lands that may not have been selected by either of said Territories of Dakota or Montana may be selected by the respective States aforesaid; but said act of February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, shall be so amended as to provide that none of said lands shall be sold for

Minimum price for lands.

less than ten dollars per acre, and the proceeds shall constitute a permanent fund to be safely invested and held by said States severally, and the income thereof be used exclusively for university

University lands to Washington.

Vol. 10, p. 305.

purposes. And such quantity of the lands authorized by the fourth section of the act of July seventeenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four. to be reserved for university purposes in the Territory of Washington, as, together with the lands confirmed to the vendees of the

Vol. 13, p. 28.

Territory by the act of March fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, will make the full quantity of seventy-two entire sections. are hereby granted in like manner to the State of Washington for the purposes of a university in said State. None of the lands granted in this section shall be sold at less than ten dollars per acre: but said lands may be leased in the same manner as provided

To be under exclusive State control.

in section eleven of this act. The schools, colleges, and universities provided for in this act shall forever remain under the exclusive control of the said States, respectively, and no part of the proceeds arising from the sale or disposal of any lands herein granted for educational purposes shall be used for the support of any sectarian or denominational school, college, or university. The section of land granted by the act of June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty,

Insane asylum, South Dakota.

Vol. 21, p. 290.

to the Territory of Dakota, for an asylum for the insane shall, upon the admission of said State of South Dakota into the Union, become the property of said State.

Sec. 15.

Penitentiaries.

South Dakota.

That so much of the lands belonging to the United States as have been acquired and set apart for the purpose mentioned in

Vol. 21, p. 378.

“An act appropriating money for the erection of a penitentiary in the Territory of Dakota,” approved March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, together with the buildings thereon, be, and the same is hereby, granted, together with any unexpended balances of the moneys appropriated therefor by said act, to said State of South

North Dakota ard Washington.

Dakota, for the purposes therein designated; and the States of North Dakota and Washington shall, respectively, have like grants for the 681 same purpose, and subject to like terms and conditions as provided in said act of March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, for the Territory of Dakota. The penitentiary at Deer Lodge City, Montana, and all lands connected therewith and set apart and reserved

Montana.

therefor, are hereby granted to the State of Montana.

Sec. 16. That ninety thousand acres of land, to be selected and

Lands for agricultural colleges.

located as provided in sectio ten of this act, are hereby granted to each of said States, except to the State of South Dakota, to which one hundred and twenty thousand acres are granted, for the use and support of agricultural colleges in said States, as provided in the acts

Vol. 12, p. 503.

of Congress making donations of lands for such purpose.

Sec. 17.

That in lieu of the grant of land for purposes of internal

Lands for internal improvements.

Vol. 5, p. 455.

improvement made to new States by the eighth section of the act of September fourth, eighteen hundred and forty-one, which act is hereby repealed as to the States provided for by this act, and in lieu of any claim or demand by the said States, or either of them, under the act of September twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and fifty, and section twenty four hundred and seventy-nine of the Revised Statutes,

Vol. 9, p. 520

R. S., sec. 2479, p. 453

making a grant of swamp and overflowed lands to certain States, which grant it is hereby declared is not extended to the States provided for in this act, and in lieu of any grant of saline lands to said States, the following grants of land are hereby made, to wit:

To the State of South Dakota: For the school of mines, forty

South Dakota.

thousand acres; for the reform school, forty thousand acres; for the deaf and dumb asylum, forty thousand acres; for the agricultural college, forty thousand acres; for the university, forty thousand acres: for State normal schools, eighty thousand acres; for public buildings at the capital of said State, fifty thousand acres, and for such other educational and charitable purposes as the legislature of said State may determine, one hundred and seventy thousand acres; in all five hundred thousand acres.

To the State of North Dakota a like quantity of land as is in this

North Dakota.

section granted to the State of South Dakota, and to be for like purposes, and in like proportion as far as practicable.

To the State of Montana: For the establishment and maintenance

Montana.

of a school of mines, one hundred thousand acres; for State normal schools, one hundred thousand acres: for agricultural colleges, in addition to the grant hereinbefore made for that purpose, fifty thousand acres; for the establishment of a State reform school, fifty thousand acres; for the establishment of a deaf and dumb asylum, fifty thousand acres; for public buildings at the capital of the State, in addition to the grant hereinbefore made for that purpose, one hundred and fifty thousand acres.

To the State of Washington: For the establishment and maintenance

Washington.

of a scientific school, one hundred thousand acres; for State normal schools, one hundred thousand acres; for public buildings at the State capital, in addition to the grant hereinbefore made for that purpose, one hundred thousand acres: for State charitable, educational, penal, and reformatory institutions, two hundred thousand acres.

That the States provided for in this act shall not be entitled to any

No further grants.

further or other grants of land for any purpose than as expressly provided in this act. And the lands granted by this section shall be

To be for specified uses only.

held, appropriated, and disposed of exclusively for the purposes herein mentioned, in such manner as the legislatures of the respective States may severally provide.

Sec. 18. That all mineral lands shall be exempted from the grants

Mineral lands exempt.

made by this act. But if sections sixteen and thirty-six, or any subdivision or portion of any smallest subdivision thereof in any township shall be found by the Department of the Interior to be mineral lands, said States are hereby authorized and empowered to select, in legal subdivisions, an equal quantity of other unappropriated lands

Lands in lieu.

682 in said States, in lieu thereof, for the use and the benefit of the common schools of said States.

Sec. 19.

Selections to be under direction of Secretary of the Interior.

That all lands granted in quantity or as indemnity by this act shall be selected, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, from the surveyed, unreserved, and unappropriated public lands of the United States within the limits of the respective States entitled thereto. And there shall be deducted from the number of acres of land donated by this act for specific objects to said States the number of acres in each heretofore donated by Congress to said Territories for similar objects.

Sec. 20.

Appropriation for convention expenses

That the sum of twenty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each of said Territories for defraying the expenses of the said conventions, except to Dakota, for which the sum of forty thousand dollars is so appropriated, twenty thousand dollars each for South Dakota and North Dakota, and for the payment of the members thereof, under the same rules and regulations and at the same rates as are now provided by law for the payment of the Territorial legislatures. Any money hereby appropriated not necessary for such purpose shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States.

Sec. 21.

Circuit and district courts established.

That each of said States, when admitted as aforesaid, shall constitute one judicial district, the names thereof to be the same as the names of the States, respectively; and the circuit and district courts therefor shall be held at the capital of such State for the time being, and each of said districts shall, for judicial purposes, until otherwise provided, be attached to the eighth judicial circuit, except Washington and Montana, which shall be attached to the ninth judicial circuit. There shall be appointed for each of said districts one

Judge, attorney, marshal.

district judge, one United States attorney, and one United States marshal. The judge of each of said districts shall receive a yearly salary of three thousand five hundred dollars, payable in four equal installments, on the first days of January. April, July, and October of each year, and shall reside in the district. There shall be

Clerks.

appointed clerks of said courts in each district, who shall keep their

Terms.

offices at the capital of said State. The regular terms of said courts shall be held in each district, at the place aforesaid, on the first Monday in April and the first Monday in November of each year, and only one grand jury and one petit jury shall be summoned in both said circuit and district courts. The circuit and district courts for each of said districts, and the judges thereof, respectively, shall

Jurisdiction, etc.

possess the same powers and jurisdiction, and perform the same duties required to be performed by the other circuit and district courts and judges of the United States, and shall be governed by the same laws

Powers of officers.

and regulations. The Marshal, district attorney, and clerks of the circuit and district courts of each of said districts, and all other officers and persons performing duties in the administration of justice therein, shall severally possess the powers and perform the duties lawfully possessed and required to be performed by similar officers in other districts of the United States; and shall, for the services

Fees.

they may perform, receive the fees and compensation allowed by law to other similar officers and persons performing similar duties in the State of Nebraska.

Sec. 22.

Cases pending in Supreme Court.

That all cases of appeal or writ of error heretofore prosecuted and now pending in the Supreme Court of the United States upon any record from the supreme court of either of the Territories mentioned in this act, or that may hereafter lawfully be prosecuted upon any record from either of said courts may be heard and

Final proceedings.

determined by said Supreme Court of the United States. And the mandate of execution or of further proceedings shall be directed by the Supreme Court of the United States to the circuit or district court hereby established within the State succeeding the Territory from 683 which, such record is or may be pending, or to the supreme court of such State, as the nature of the case may require: Provided, That

Proviso.

the mandate of execution or of further proceedings shall, in cases arising in the Territory of Dakota, be directed by the Supreme Court

Dakota causes.

of the United States to the circuit or district court of the district of South Dakota, or to the supreme court of the State of South Dakota, or to the circuit or district court of the district of North Dakota, or to the supreme court of the State of North Dakota, or to the supreme court of the Territory of North Dakota, as the nature of the case may require. And each of the circuit, district, and State courts, herein

Supreme Territorial courts to be succeeded by circuit district, and State courts.

named, shall, respectively, be the successor of the supreme court of the Territory, as to all such cases arising within the limits embraced within the jurisdiction of such courts respectively with full power to proceed with the same, and award mesne or final process therein: and that from all judgments and decrees of the supreme court of either of the Territories mentioned in this act, in any case arising within the limits of any of the proposed States prior to admission, the parties to

Judgments prior to admission.

such judgment shall have the same right to prosecute appeals and writs of error to the Supreme Court of the United States as they shall have had by law prior to the admission of said State into the Union.

Sec. 23. That in respect to all cases, proceedings, and matters now

Transfer of pending actions.

pending in the supreme or district courts of either of the Territories mentioned in this act at the time of the admission into the Union of either of the States mentioned in this act, and arising within the limits of any such State, whereof the circuit or district courts by this

Circuit and district courts.

act established might have had jurisdiction under the laws of the United States had such courts existed at the time of the commencement of such cases, the said circuit and district courts, respectively, shall be the successors of said supreme and district courts of said Territory; and in respect to all other cases, proceedings and matters

State courts.

pending in the supreme or district courts of any of the Territories mentioned in this act at the time of the admission of such Territory into the Union, arising within the limits of said proposed State, the courts established by such state shall, respectively, be the successors of said supreme and district Territorial courts; and all the files,

Transfer of files, records, etc.

records, indictments, and proceedings relating to any such cases, shall be transferred to such circuit, district, and State courts, respectively, and the same shall be proceeded with therein in due course of law: but no writ, action, indictment, cause or proceeding now pending.

Writs, etc., not to abate.

or that prior to the admission of any of the States mentioned in this act, shall be pending in any Territorial court in any of the Territories mentioned in this act, shall abate by the admission of any such State into the Union, but the same shall be transferred and proceeded with in the proper United States circuit, district or State court, as the case may be: Provided, however, That in all civil actions,

Proviso.

Request for trial in federal courts.

causes, and proceedings, in which the United States is not a party, transfers shall not be made to the circuit and district courts of the United States, except upon written request of one of the parties to such action or proceeding filed in the proper court; and in the absence of such request such cases shall be proceeded with in the proper State courts.

Sec. 24. That the constitutional conventions may. by ordinance,

Election for full State governments.

provide for the election of officers for full State governments, including members of the legislatures and Representatives in the Fifty-first Congress; but said State governments shall remain in abeyance until the States shall be admitted into the Union, respectively, as provided in this act. In case the constitution of any of said proposed States shall be ratified by the people, but not otherwise, the legislature thereof may assemble, organize, and elect two Senators of the

Election of Senators.

United States: and the governor and secretary of state of such proposed State shall certify the election of the Senators and Representatives in the manner required by law; and when such State is admitted 684 into the Union, the Senators and Representatives shall be entitled to be admitted to seats in Congress, and to all the rights and privileges of Senators and Representatives of other States in the Congress of the United States; and the officers of the State governments formed in pursuance of said constitutions, as provided by the constitutional conventions. shall proceed to exercise all the functions of such State

Existing laws.

officers; and all laws in force made by said Territories, at the time of their admission into the Union, shall be in force in said States, except as modified or changed by this act or by the constitutions of the Stat es, respectively.

Sec. 25.

Repeal provision.

That all acts or parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of this act, whether passed by the legislatures of said Territories or by Congress, are hereby repealed.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 201: granting the title of the United States in certain lands to the county of Randolph and State of Illinois, on certain conditions. Chapter 201 25 Stat. 684 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 201.—

An act granting the title of the United States in certain lands to the county of Randolph and State of Illinois, on certain conditions.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Randolph County. Ill.

Public lands granted to.

That all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to all lands in the Mississippi bottom, between the line of bluffs and the Mississippi River, in the county of Randolph and State of Illinois, be, and the same are

Provisos.

hereby, granted to the said county of Randolph: Provided, That the legal authorities of said county, on the discovery of any such

Survey.

lands within said boundaries, shall have the same surveyed at the expense of said county, and file plats of said surveys with the Commissioner of the General Land Office, at Washington, District of Columbia. If, upon examination by said Commissioner, it shall appear that the title of the United States has not heretofore been alienated in any tract shown on said plat or plats, he shall so notify

Purchase.

the authorities of said county; and upon payment by the authorities of said county into the Treasury of the United States of the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents for every acre shown on said plat or plats, it shall be the duty of said Commissioner of the General

Patents.

Land Office to prepare and have executed patents for every tract so paid for, and to deliver the same on application to the legal

Private rights not affected.

authorities of said county: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to include any accretions formed to lands bordering on the Mississippi River and owned by private individuals.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 202: granting the right of way to the Yankton and Missouri Valley Railway Company through the Yankton Indian Reservation in Dakota. Chapter 202 25 Stat. 684 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 202.—

An act granting the right of way to the Yankton and Missouri Valley Railway Company through the Yankton Indian Reservation in Dakota.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Yankton and Missouri Valley Railway Company granted right of way through Yankton Indian Reservation, Dak.

That the Yankton and Missouri Valley Railway Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the Territory of Dakota, its successors or assigns, are hereby invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing. owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway, telegraph, and telephone line through the Yankton Indian

Location.

Reservation in said Territory, beginning at any point to be selected by said railway company on the east line of said reservation between the northeast corner thereof and a point one mile south of the junction of the west fork of Choteau Creek with the east fork thereof, and running thence westerly or northwesterly through said reservation, but at no point farther than fifteen miles to the south of the northernly

Proviso.

boundary thereof: Provided, That if said right of way be so located 685 as to begin on the eastern boundary of said reservation at any point

Alternate location.

south of said fifteen-mile limit, it shall run thence northwesterly so as to come within said fifteen-mile limit at some point not more than ten miles westward from the eastern line of said reservation.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Width.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one hundred feet in width through said reservation, and to take and use a strip of land two hundred feet in width, with a length of three thousand feet, in addition to right of way, for stations, for every ten miles

Stations, etc.

of road, with the right to use such additional ground where there are heavy cuts or fills as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the roadbed, not exceeding one hundred feet in width on each side of said right of way. or as much thereof as may be included in said cut or fill: Provided, That no more than said addition of land

Provisos.

Limit.

shall be taken for any one station: Provided further, That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or sold by the

Not to be sold, etc.

company, its successors or assigns, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the Indians of said reservation, or, in case they shall have ceased to occupy the same, to the United States: And provided further, That before any such lands shall be taken for the purposes aforesaid the consent of the Indians thereto

Consent of Indians.

shall be obtained in a manner satisfactory to the President of the United States.

Sec. 3. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Compensation for property taken.

lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of any of the said Indians, full compensation shall be made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway, the amount of such compensation to be ascertained and determined in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior may direct, and to be subject to his final approval.

Sec. 4. That said railroad company shall not charge the inhabitants

Freight rates.

of said Territory a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized by the laws of the Territory of Dakota for services or transportation of the same kind: Provided, That passenger rates on said

Provisos.

railway shall not exceed three cents per mile. Congress hereby reserves

Passenger rates.

the right to regulate the charges for freight and passengers

Regulation of charges.

on said railway, and messages on said telegraph and telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in said Territory within the limits of which said railway, or a part thereof, shall be located; and then such State government or governments shall be authorized to fix and regulate the cost of transportation of persons and freights within their respective limits by said railway; but Congress expressly reserves the right to fix and regulate at all times the cost of such transportation by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one state into another, or shall extend into more than one State: Provided, however,

Maximum rates.

That the rate of such transportation of passengers, local or interstate, shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided further, That said railway company shall carry the mail at such prices

Mails.

as Congress may by law provide: and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of

Payment to Indians on reservation.

the Interior, for the benefit of the Indians of said reservation, the sum of fifty dollars, in addition to compensation provided for in this act for property taken and damages done to individual occupants by the construction of the railway, for each mile of railway that it may construct in said reservation, said payments to be made in installments of five hundred dollars as each ten miles of road is graded. 686

Annual rent.

Said company shall also pay, so long as that part of said reservation through which said right of way may be located is owned and occupied by the Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior, the sum of fifteen dollars per annum for each mile of railway it shall construct in the said reservation. The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of this act shall be expended by him. in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force, for the benefit of said

Proviso.

Indians or be paid to them as to him shall seem best: Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long as said lands are

Additional taxes.

occupied and possessed by said Indians, to impose such additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem just and proper for their benefit: and any State hereafter formed through which said railway shall have been established may exercise the like power as to such part of said railway as may lie within its limits. Such railway company shall have the right to survey and locate its railway immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 6.

Secretary of Interior to approve location, etc.

That said company shall cause maps showing the route of its located line through and station grounds upon said Indian reservation to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and that said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior before any grading or construction on any section or part of said

Proviso.

Regulations.

located line shall be begun: Provided, That said railway shall be located, constructed, and operated with a due regard for the rights of the Indians, and under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe.

Sec. 7.

Employees may reside on right of way.

That the officers, servants, and employees of said company necessary to the construction and management of said road shall be allowed to reside, while so engaged, upon such light of way. but subject to the provisions of the Indian intercourse laws, and such rules and regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with said intercourse laws.

Sec. 8.

Completion.

That said railway shall be built through said reservation within four years after the passage of this act. or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built; and that said railway company shall fence and keep fenced all such portions of its road as may run through any improved lands of the Indians, and also shall construct and maintain continually all road and highway

Crossings, etc.

crossings and necessary bridges over said railway wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way, or may be by the proper authorities laid out across the same.

Sec. 9.

Condition of acceptance.

That the said company shall accept this right of way upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors and assigns, that they will neither aid, advise, nor assist in any efforts looking towards the changing or extinguishing the present tenure of the Indians in their land, and will not attempt to secure from the Indians any further grant of land, or its occupancy, than is hereinbefore

Proviso.

Violation to forfeit.

provided: Provided, That any violation of the condition mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all the rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 10.

Mortgages.

Sec. 11.

Amendment, etc.

That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or repeal this act, and the right of way herein and hereby granted

Right not assignable.

shall not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever prior to the construction and completion of the road, except mortgages or other liens that may be given or secured thereon to aid in the construction thereof.

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Sec. 12. That said railway company shall execute a bond to

Bond.

the United States, to be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars, for the use and benefit of the Indians of said reservation, conditioned for the due payment, of any and all damages which may accrue by reason of the killing or maiming of any Indian belonging to said reservation, or of their livestock, in the construction or operation of said railway, or by reason of fires originating thereby: the damages in all cases, in the event of failure by the railway company to effect an amicable settlement with the parties in interest, to be recovered in any court of the Territory of Dakota having jurisdiction of the amount

Litigation.

claimed, upon suit or action instituted by the proper United States attorney in the name of the United States: Provided, That all moneys

Proviso.

so recovered by the United States attorney under the provisions of this section shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States,

Moneys recovered.

to be placed to the credit of the particular Indian or Indians entitled to the same, and to be paid to him or them, or otherwise expended for his or their benefit, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 203: to accept and ratify the agreement submitted by the Shoshones. Bannocks, and Sheepeaters of the Fort Hall and Lemhi Reservation in Idaho May fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, and for other purposes. Chapter 203 25 Stat. 687 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 203.—

An act to accept and ratify the agreement submitted by the Shoshones. Bannocks, and Sheepeaters of the Fort Hall and Lemhi Reservation in Idaho May fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, and for other purposes.

February 23, 1889

. Whereas certain of the chiefs of the Shoshone, Bannock, and

Preamble.

Fort Holland Lemhi Indian Reservations, Idaho.

Sheepeater tribes of Indians have agreed upon and submitted to the Secretary of the Interior an agreement for the sale of a portion of their lands in the Territory of Idaho, their settlement upon lands in severalty, and for other purposes: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agreement with Shoshone and Bannack Indians.

That said agreement be, and the same is hereby, accepted, ratified, and confirmed. Said agreement is assented to by a duly-certified majority of the adult male Indians of the Shoshone and Bannack tribes occupying or interested in the lands of the Fort Hall Reservation, in conformity with the eleventh article of the treaty with the Shoshones and Bannacks

Vol. 15, p. 670.

of July third, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight (fifteenth Statutes at Large, page six hundred and seventy), and in words and figures as follows, namely: First. The chiefs and head men of the Shoshones, Bannacks, and

Surrender of Lemhi Reservation.

Sheepeaters of the Lemhi Agency hereby agree to surrender their reservation at Lemhi, and to remove and settle upon the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho, and to take up lands in severalty of that reservation as hereinafter provided. Second. The chiefs and head men of the Shoshones and Bannacks

Surrender of part of Fort Hall Reservation.

of Fort Hall hereby agree to the settlement of the Lemhi Indians upon the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho, and they agree to cede to the United States the following territory, namely: Beginning where the north line of township nine south intersects with the eastern line of their reservation: thence west with the extension of said line to the Port Neuf River; thence down and with Port Neuf River to where said township line crosses the same; thence west with said line to Marsh Creek; thence up Marsh Creek to where the north line of township number ten south intersects with the same; thence west with said line to the western boundary of said reservation; thence south and with the boundaries of said reservation to the beginning, including also such quantity of the north side of Port Neuf River as H. O. Harkness may be entitled to under existing law, the same to be conformed to the public surveys, so as to include the improvements of said Harkness. 688 Third.

Payment to be made.

In view of the cessions contained in the above articles the United States agrees to pay to the Lemhi Indians the sum of four thousand dollars per annum for twenty years and to the Fort Hall Indians the sum of six thousand dollars per annum for twenty years, the same to be in addition to any sums to which the above-named Indians are now entitled by treaty, and all provisions of existing treaties, so far as they relate to funds, to remain in full force and effect. Fourth.

Allotments.

Allotments in severalty of the remaining lands on the Fort Hall Reservation shall be made as follows:

To each head of family not more than one-quarter of a section, with an additional quantity of grazing land, not exceeding one-quarter of a section.

To each single person over eighteen years, and each other person under eighteen years now living, or may be born prior to said allotments, not more than one-eight, with an additional quantity of grazing land, not exceeding one-eighth of a section; all allotments to be made with the advice of the agent of the said Indians, or such other person as the Secretary of the Interior may designate for that purpose, upon the selections of the Indians, heads of families selecting for their minor children and the agent making allotments for each orphan child.

Fifth.

Survey of Fort Hall Reservation.

The Government of the United States shall cause the lands of the Fort Hall Reservation above named to be properly surveyed and divided among the said Indians in severalty and in the proportions hereinbefore mentioned, and shall issue patents to them respectively therefor so soon as the necessary laws are passed by Congress. The title to be acquired thereto by the Indians shall not be subject to alienation, lease or incumbrance, either by voluntary conveyance of the grantee, or his heirs, or by the judgment, order or decree of any court, or subject to taxation of any character, but shall be and remain inalienable and not subject to taxation for the period of twenty-five years, and until such time thereafter as the President may see fit to remove the restriction, which shall be incorporated in the patent.

Done at the city of Washington this fourteenth day of May, anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and eighty.

Signatures.

Ten Doy, his x mark. Tesedemit. his x mark. Grouse Pete, his x mark. Jack Gibson, his x mark. Ti Hee, his x mark. Captain Jim, his x mark. Jack Ten Doy, his x mark.

Witnesses:

J. F Stock. Jos. T. Bender. A. F. Gentes. Charles Rainey, Acting Interpreter. John A. Wright, United States Indian Agent.

Sec. 2.

Allotment in severalty to Indians on Fort Hall Reservation.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause to be surveyed a sufficient quantity of land on the Fort Hall Reservation to secure the settlement in severalty to said Indians as provided in said agreement. Upon the completion of said survey, he shall cause allotments of land to be made to each and all of said Indians in quantity and character as set forth in the agreement above mentioned: and upon the approval of said allotments by

Patents.

the Secretary of the Interior, he shall cause patents to issue to each 689 and every allottee for the lands so allotted, with the conditions, restrictions, and limitations mentioned therein as are provided in the agreement.

Sec. 3.

That for the purpose of carrying the provisions of this act

Appropriations.

into effect, the following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, set aside, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, as follows:

For the expense of the survey of the land as provided in section

For survey.

second of this act, twelve thousand dollars.

For the first of twenty installments as provided in said agreement, to

First installment.

be used by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of the Indians in such manner as the President may direct: For the Lemhi Indians, four thousand dollars, and for the Fort Hall Indians, six thousand dollars.

For the expense of removing the Lemhi Indians to the Fort Hall

Expense of removal.

Reservation, five thousand dollars.

Sec. 4. That this act. so far as the Lemhi Indians are concerned,

Lemhi Reservation.

shall take effect only when the President of the United States shall have presented to him satisfactory evidence that the agreement herein set forth has been accepted by the majority of all the adult male members of the Shoshone, Bannack, and Sheepeater tribes occupying the Lemhi Reservation, and shall have signified his approval thereof.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 204: to authorize the construction of a bridge or bridges across the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Chapter 204 25 Stat. 689 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 204.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge or bridges across the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

La Crosse may bridge Mississippi River.

Wagon and foot bridge.

That the city of La Crosse, a municipal corporation in the county of La Crosse, State of Wisconsin, its successors or assigns, may construct and maintain a bridge for the passage of vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot-passengers across the Mississippi River from some point within the corporate limits of the city of La Crosse to Barron’s Island, opposite the said city of La Crosse, and a bridge or bridges, for a like purpose, across that part of the Mississippi River west of the main channel of said river, from said Barron’s Island to some point in the county of Houston, in the State of Minnesota: Provided, That

Provisos.

it shall not be lawful to construct said bridge or bridges until the Secretary of War, after an examination and report by a board of

Examination, etc.

three United States engineers, and appointed by him, shall certify that the same will not materially obstruct the navigation of said

Unobstructed navigation.

river: And provided further, That the location and plan or manner of constructing said bridge or bridges shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and until approved by him the

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

bridge or bridges shall not be built; and there shall be submitted to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design or drawing of the bridge or bridges, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and all other information required.

Sec. 2. That the said city of La Crosse, its successors or assigns, shall have the right to charge and collect a reasonable rate of toll,

Toll.

not exceeding the amount limited by the laws of Minnesota or Wisconsin, and approved by the Secretary of War.

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Sec. 3.

Commencement and completion.

That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of the passage hereof.

Sec. 4.

Lawful structure and post-route.

That any bridge or bridges built under this act and subject to its limitations shall be a lawful structure or structures and shall be recognized and known as a post-road, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war of the United States passing over said bridge or bridges than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or other public highways leading to said bridge: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of

Postal telegraph.

way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 5.

Amendment, etc.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 205: to change the date for the commencement of the March terms of the district court for the northern district of Georgia. Chapter 205 25 Stat. 690 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 205.—

An act to change the date for the commencement of the March terms of the district court for the northern district of Georgia.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Georgia.

Term of court northern district.

R. S., sec. 572, p. 99, amended.

That hereafter the regular terms of the district court for the northern district of Georgia, now held on the first Monday in March, shall commence on the second Monday in March of each year.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 206: granting to the Big Horn Southern Railroad Company a right of way across the Fort Custer Military Reservation, Montana. Chapter 206 25 Stat. 690 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 206.—

An act granting to the Big Horn Southern Railroad Company a right of way across the Fort Custer Military Reservation, Montana.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Big Horn Southern Railroad Company granted right or way across Fort Custer reservation.

That the Big Horn Southern Railroad Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of Montana, be, and is hereby, granted a right of way across the Fort Custer Military Reservation upon such line, in the vicinity of the Big Horn and Little Big Horn

Proviso.

Rivers, as may be approved by the Secretary of War: Provided,

Width.

That the said right of way hereby granted shall not exceed one hundred feet in width, except where sidetracks, spurs, turntables, and a station are located or to be located; and at such point the right of way shall not exceed two hundred feet on each side of the main track and not exceeding two thousand feet in length.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 207: directing a survey of a road from the Aqueduct Bridge to Mount Vernon and making an appropriation therefor. Chapter 207 25 Stat. 690 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 207.—

An act directing a survey of a road from the Aqueduct Bridge to Mount Vernon and making an appropriation therefor.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mount, Vernon, Va.

Survey of road from Aqueduct Bridge to, authorized.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to detail one or more engineer officers of the Army to make the necessary surveys for a national road from a point in Alexandria County, Virginia, at or near the Virginia end of the Aqueduct Bridge, and thence through the counties of Alexandria and Fairfax, in said State, to Mount Vernon, who shall report the same, together with the estimated cost of 691 building such road, to the Secretary of War, who shall transmit the same to Congress.

Sec. 2. That the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof

Appropriation.

as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to defray the expenses of the United States in carrying out the provisions of this act. Provided, That nothing herein shall be construed to bind the Government

Proviso.

No liability to buy right of way.

of the United States to pay for any portion of the right of way for the avenue contemplated by this act.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 208: to establish a life-saving station on the Atlantic coast at or near the mouth of Saint George River, Maine. Chapter 208 25 Stat. 691 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 208.—

An act to establish a life-saving station on the Atlantic coast at or near the mouth of Saint George River, Maine.

February 23, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Life-saving station authorized at St. George River, Maine.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to establish a life-saving station at or near the mouth of Saint George River, Maine, at such point as the General Superintendent of the life-saving service may recommend.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 234: to authorize the Cheyenne Street Railroad Company to build its road on and across the Fort D. A. Russell military reservation. Chapter 234 25 Stat. 691 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 234.—

An act to authorize the Cheyenne Street Railroad Company to build its road on and across the Fort D. A. Russell military reservation.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cheyenne Street Railroad Company granted right of way through Fort D. A. Russell reservation.

That the Cheyenne Street Railroad Company, a corporation created and organized under the laws of the Territory of Wyoming, is hereby authorized to build and operate its road on and across the Fort D. A. Russell military reservation in said Territory, on such a line and subject to such restrictions as may be approved by the Secretary of War: Provided,

Proviso.

Width, etc.

That such right of way shall not exceed sixty feet in width, and shall be subject to such change or removal as may be provided by the Secretary of War, at the expense of the said railroad company.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 235: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River between the city of Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas, and Platte County, in the State of Missouri. Chapter 235 25 Stat. 691 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 235.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River between the city of Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas, and Platte County, in the State of Missouri.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leavenworth and Platte County Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Leaveuworth, Kans.

Post, p. 883.

between the city of Leavenworth in the State of Kansas, and Platte County, in the State of Missouri, at some point at least one-fourth of a mile from any other bridge, to be selected consistent with the interests of river navigation. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, wagons, and vehicles of all kinds,

Railway. wagon, and foot bridge.

steam and street cars, animals, foot-passengers, and for all road travel, for such reasonable rates of toll and under such reasonable rules and

Toll.

regulations as may be prescribed by said corporation, its successors and assigns, and be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

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Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its

Postal telegraph.

approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3.

Construction.

That said bridge shall be constructed as a ponton draw-span bridge, and shall contain a ponton draw-span of not less than four

Spans.

hundred feet in length, which draw-span shall be maintained over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with, and the bridge

Provisos.

itself at right angles to, the current of the river: Provided, also,

Opening draw.

That said draw shall be opened promptly by said company upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats and rafts, and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset

Lights, etc.

to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time

Unobstructed navigation.

substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river, and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War. obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction, and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense

Litigation.

of the owner or owners of said bridge, and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the district court of the United States of the State of Kansas in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of the law

Existing laws.

now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same: Provided,

Wagon and foot bridge provisions.

That said company may construct a wagon and foot bridge alone, and in case of the construction of a wagon and foot bridge alone the draws shall be of the same length herein provided, and shall be of such construction as shall be approved by the Secretary of War, and shall be subject to all the provisions herein contained in respect to being promptly opened to admit of the unobstructed navigation of said river, and of keeping the same lighted as herein provided in case of railroad and wagon bridge, and in such case the provisions herein in relation to use for railroad purposes shall not apply.

Sec. 4.

Use by railroads.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railroad trains or cars over the same and over the

Compensation.

approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rides and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all

Secretary of War to decide.

matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination 693 and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the same space of one-half mile above and one-half mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it. is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 236: to provide for writs of error or appeals to the Supreme Court of the United States in all cases involving the question of the jurisdiction of the courts below. Chapter 236 25 Stat. 693 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 236.—

An act to provide for writs of error or appeals to the Supreme Court of the United States in all cases involving the question of the jurisdiction of the courts below.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jurisdiction of circuit courts.

That in all cases where a final judgment or decree shall be rendered in a circuit court of the United States in which there shall have been a question involving

R. S., sec. 639, p. 131.

the jurisdiction of the court, the party against whom the judgment or decree is rendered shall be entitled to an appeal or writ

Appeal or writ of error to Supreme Court without reference to amount.

of error to the Supreme Court of the United States to review such judgment or decree without reference to the amount of the same; but in cases where the decree or judgment does not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars the Supreme Court shall not review any

Only jurisdiction to be reviewed.

question raised upon the record except such question of jurisdiction; such writ of error or appeal shall be taken and allowed under the same provisions of law as apply to other writs of error or appeals except as provided in the next following section.

Sec. 2. That in cases of judgments or decrees mentioned in the

Limitation.

first section of this act, and heretofore rendered, where the period of limitation for taking writs of error or appeals in other cases has not expired, appeals or writs of error may be sued out at any time within one year after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 237: granting right of way to the Pima Land and Water company across Fort Lowell military reservation, in Arizona, and for other purposes. Chapter 237 25 Stat. 693 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 237.—

An act granting right of way to the Pima Land and Water company across Fort Lowell military reservation, in Arizona, and for other purposes.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pima Land and Water Company granted right of way through Fort Lowell reservation.

That the Pima Land and Water Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the Territory of Arizona, is hereby granted the right of way, five hundred feet in width, for their aqueduct and irrigating canal to. from, across, through, and out of the Fort Lowell military reservation, and the right to construct dams, waterways, and canals for the purpose of developing water and for the purpose of storing the 694 same; and for that purpose sufficient land for the construction and maintenance of the same, not to exceed, however, one thousand acres and not to interfere with any buildings or improvements on said

Proviso.

reservation: Provided, however, That the said company shall supply

Water for Fort Lowell.

the garrison, gardens, and orchards of Fort Lowell, free of charge, such quantities of water as may be required for irrigating purposes, not to exceed one hundred miner’s inches, and the location of the said canals and waterways to be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 238: to authorize Court of Claims to hear, determine, and render final judgment upon the claim of the Old Settlers or Western Cherokee Indians Chapter 238 25 Stat. 694 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 238.—

An act to authorize Court of Claims to hear, determine, and render final judgment upon the claim of the Old Settlers or Western Cherokee Indians

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Old Settlers (Western Cherokee) claims.

To bed termined by Court of Claims.

That the Claim of that part of the Cherokee Indians, known as the Old Settlers or Western Cherokees, against the United States, which claim was set forth in the report of the Secretary of the Interior to Congress of February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (said report

Vol. 22, p. 328.

being made under act of Congress of August seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two), and contained in Executive Document Number Sixty of the second session of the Forty-seventh Congress, be, and the same hereby is, referred to the Court of Claims for adjudication; and jurisdiction is hereby conferred on said court to try said cause, and to determine what sum or sums of money, if any, are justly due from the United States to said Indians, arising from or growing out of treaty stipulations and acts of Congress relating thereto, after deducting all payments heretofore actually made to said Indians by the United States, either in money or property; and after deducting all offsets, counterclaims, and deductions of any and every kind and character which should be allowed to the United States under any valid provision or provisions in said treaties and laws contained, or to which the United States may be otherwise entitled, and after fully considering and determining whether or not the said Indians have heretofore adjusted and settled their said claim with the United States, it being the intention of this act to allow the said Court of Claims unrestricted latitude in adjusting and determining the said claim, so that the rights, legal and equitable, both of the United States and of said Indians may be fully considered and determined; and to try and determine all questions that may arise in such cause on behalf of either party thereto and render final judgment thereon;

Attorney-General to appear.

and the Attorney-General is hereby directed to appear in behalf of the Government; and if said court shall decide against the United States, the Attorney-General shall, within sixty days from the

Appeal.

rendition of judgment, appeal the cause to the Supreme Court of the United States: and from any judgment that may be rendered, the

Provisos.

said Indians may also appeal to said Supreme Court: Provided, That

Time for appeal.

the appeal of said Indians shall be taken within sixty days after the rendition of said judgment, and said courts shall give such cause

No liability con fessed.

precedence: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be accepted or construed as a confession that the Government of the United States is indebted to said Indians.

Sec. 2.

Form of action.

That said action shall be commenced by a petition stating the facts on which said Indians claim to recover, and the amount of their claim; and said petition may be verified by the authorized agent or attorney of said Indians as to the existence of such facts, and no other statement need be contained in said petition or verification.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 239: to enable the President to protect the interests of the United States in Panama. Chapter 239 25 Stat. 695 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 695

CHAP. 239.—

An act to enable the President to protect the interests of the United States in Panama.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Panama.

Appropriation to protect American interests.

That there be and is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars to enable the President to protect the interests of the United States, and to provide for the security of the persons and property of citizens of the United States at the Isthmus of Panama, in such manner as he may deem expedient.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 240: to amend an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to authorize the construction of bridges across the Cumberland and Caney Fork Rivers, in Tennessee. Chapter 240 25 Stat. 695 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 240.—

An act to amend an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, to authorize the construction of bridges across the Cumberland and Caney Fork Rivers, in Tennessee.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridges across Cumberland and Caney Fork Rivers.

That section one of an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, entitled “An act to give the assent of Congress to the construction of a railroad bridge by the East and Middle Tennessee Railroad company

Former act amended.

Vol. 23, p. 445.

over the Cumberland and Caney Fork Rivers,” be amended so as to read: “That the Middle and East Tennessee Central Railroad Company

Middle and East Tennessee Central railroad Company and Nashville and Knoxville Railroad company may bridge Cumberland River at Carthage, Tenn.

and the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad Company, or either of said companies, or any company with which either may consolidate, be. and are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge and approaches thereto over the Cumberland River at the most accessible point in or near the limits of Carthage, county of Smith, and State of Tennessee. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railroad trains across said river, and. in the discretion of said company or companies, wagons, horses, and foot-passengers. And Congress shall have the right to regulate the tolls and charges in respect of the use of said bridge.”

Sec. 2. That section six be amended so as to read: “Said company or companies, or either of them, is hereby also authorized to construct a railroad bridge over the Caney Fork River

Bridge over Caney Fork River.

Vol. 23, p. 446.

at such point as may be necessary in the building of their road, subject to the provisions and limitations contained in the preceding sections of this and the act it is intended to amend.”

Sec. 3. That said act is hereby so amended as to empower the

Plans subject to discretion of Secretary of War.

Secretary of War to use his discretion, in the approval of the plans of the bridges therein provided for, as to the height they shall be placed above high water, and the length of span that shall be given the main channel span whether the bridges be of continuous spans or with a draw span: Provided, the bridges or either of them shall

Provisos.

not be so constructed as to limit or obstruct the navigation of said

Unobstructed navigation.

river or rivers: Provided also, That all railroad companies desiring to use the bridges aforesaid, for the passage of their trains or cars

Use by other companies.

over the same, shall have that privilege upon such just and reasonable terms as may be agreed upon by the parties, and in the event

Terms.

of their failure to agree, the matter shall be finally determined by the Secretary of War whose determination shall be final. Equal rights and privileges shall also be granted all telegraph and telephone companies in the placing wires upon said bridges. And if the construction of said bridges shall not be commenced in two years and

Commencement and completion.

completed within two years from the approval of this act, all the provisions of the same shall be void.

Sec. 4. The right to amend or repeal this act whenever Congress

Amendment.

shall deem that the public good requires it, is hereby reserved.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 241: granting to the Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company the right of way through the White Earth Indian Reservation in the State of Minnesota. Chapter 241 25 Stat. 696 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 696

CHAP. 241.—

An act granting to the Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company the right of way through the White Earth Indian Reservation in the State of Minnesota.

February 25, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company granted right of way through White Earth Indian Reservation, Mina.

That there is hereby granted to the Saint Paul. Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and its assigns, the right of way for the extension of its railroad through the White Earth Indian Reservation in

Width.

said State. Such right of way shall be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad, and said company shall also have the the right to take from the lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stones, and earth necessary for the construction

Stations, etc.

of said railroad; also grounds adjacent to such right of way for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of two stations within the limits of said reservation.

Sec. 2.

Compensation.

That before said railroad shall be constructed through any land, claim, or improvement held by individual occupants, according to any treaties or laws of the United States, compensation shall be made to such occupant or claimant for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of said railroad. In case of failure to make satisfactory settlement with any such claimant, the just compensation shall be determined as provided for by the laws of Minnesota enacted for the settlement of like controversies in such

Damages to Chippewa Indians.

cases. The amount of damage resulting to the Chippewa tribe of Indians, in their tribal capacity, by reason of the construction of said railroad through such lands of the reservation as are not occupied in severalty, shall be ascertained and determined in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior may direct and be subject to his final

Secretary of the Interior to approve location, etc.

approval; but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such railroad, and including grounds for station buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts and water-stations shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and until the compensation aforesaid shall have been fixed and paid, and the consent of the Indians on said reservation to the provisions of this act shall have been first obtained in a manner satisfactory to the President of

Survey.

the United States. Said company is hereby authorized to enter upon such reservation for the purpose of surveying and locating its line of railroad, provided that said railroad shall be located, constructed, and operated with due regard to the rights of the Indians, and under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 278: making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety. Chapter 278 25 Stat. 696 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 278.—

An act making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Diplomatic and consular service appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby, severally appropriated in full compensation for the diplomatic and consular service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the objects hereinafter expressed, namely:

697 SCHEDULE A.

Schedule A.

salaries of ministers.

Salaries.

Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to France, Germany,

Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary.

Great Britain, and Russia, at seventeen thousand five hundred dollars each, seventy thousand dollars. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to Austria, Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Mexico, at twelve thousand dollars each, eighty-four thousand dollars. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to Chili and Peru, at ten thousand dollars each, twenty thousand dollars. Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Salvador (to reside at such place in either of said states as the President may direct), ten thousand dollars. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to the Argentine Republic, the United States of Colombia, Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Norway, and Venezuela, at seven thousand five hundred dollars each, fifty-two thousand five hundred dollars. Minister resident in Hawaiian Islands, seven thousand five hundred

Ministers resident.

dollars. Minister resident and consul-general in Corea, seven thousand five

Ministers resident and consuls-general.

hundred dollars. Minister resident and consul-general to Greece, Roumania, and Servia, six thousand five hundred dollars. Ministers resident and consuls-general in Bolivia, Denmark, Hayti, Persia, Portugal, Siam, and Switzerland, at five thousand dollars each, thirty-five thousand dollars (and the minister resident and consul-general in Hayti shall also be accredited as charge d’affaires to San Domingo). Minister resident at Uruguay and Paraguay, seven thousand five hundred dollars. Minister resident and consul-general to Liberia, four thousand dollars. Agent and consul-general at Cairo, five thousand dollars.

Agent, etc., Cairo.

Charges d’affaires ad interim and diplomatic officers abroad, twenty

Charges d’affaires.

thousand dollars. salaries secretaries of legations. Secretaries of the legations in Berlin, China, Japan, London, Paris,

Secretaries of legations.

and Saint Petersburg, at two thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars each, fifteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Second secretaries of the legations at Berlin. London, and Paris, at

Second secretaries.

two thousand dollars each, six thousand dollars. Second secretaries of the legations in China and Japan, who shall

In China and Japan to be students of the language.

Secretaries of legations and consuls-general.

dollars. Secretary of legation in Central American States and consul-general to Guatemala, two thousand dollars. Secretaries of the legations in Austria, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Spain,

Secretaries.

and Turkey, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, ten thousand eight hundred dollars. Secretaries of the legations in Chili. Peru. Argentine Republic and Venezuela, at one thousand five hundred dollars each, six thousand dollars. Secretary of legation at Corea, one thousand five hundred dollars. 698 salaries interpreters and clerks to legations.

Interpreters.

Interpreter to the legation in Turkey, three thousand dollars; interpreter to the legation in China, three thousand dollars; interpreter to the legation in Japan, two thousand five hundred dollars; interpreter to the legation and consulate-general in Persia, one thousand dollars; interpreter to the legation and consulate-general in Corea, one thousand dollars; interpreter to the legation and consulate-general in Bangkok, Siam, five hundred dollars; eleven

No additional pay to interpreter.

thousand dollars. But no person drawing the salary of interpreter as above provided shall be allowed any part of the salary appropriated for any secretary of legation or other officer.

Clerk, Spain.

Clerk at the legation in Spain, one thousand two hundred dollars.

contingent expenses foreign missions.

Contingent expenses. foreign missions.

For the purpose of enabling the President to provide at the public expense, all such stationery, blanks, record and other books, seals, presses, flags, and signs as he shall think necessary for the several legations in the transaction of their business, and also for rent, postage, telegrams, furniture, messenger service, clerk-hire, compensation of cavasses, guards, dragomans, janitors, and porters, including compensation of interpreter, guards, and Arabic clerk at the

Dispatch agents.

consulate at Tangier, and the compensation of dispatch agents at London, New York, and San Francisco, and for traveling and miscellaneous

Printing.

expenses of legations, and for printing in the Department of. State, one hundred and five thousand dollars. miscellaneous expenses of legations.

Loss by exchange.

Loss by exchange in remittances of money to and from legations, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Steam-launch, Constantinople.

Hiring of steam-launch for use of the legation at Constantinople, one thousand eight hundred dollars.

Rent.

Rent of buildings for legation and other purposes at Peking, or such other place in China as shall be designated, three thousand one hundred dollars. For rent of legation buildings in Tokio, Japan, for the year ending March fifteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety, three thousand four hundred dollars. miscellaneous expenses foreign intercourse.

Cape Spartel and Tangier Light.

Annual proportion of the expenses of Cape Spartel and Tangier light, on the coast of Morocco, including loss by exchange, three hundred and twenty-live dollars.

Bringing home persons charged with crime.

Actual expenses incurred in obtaining the extradition of and bringing home from foreign countries persons charged with crime, to be disbursed by the Secretary of State, five thousand dollars.

Extradition expenses.

Vol. 22, p. 216.

To enable the Secretary of State to comply with the requirement of the fourth section of “An act regulating fees and the practice in extradition cases.” approved August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, to be disbursed by the Secretary of State, five thousand dollars.

Lite saving testimonials.

For expenses which may be incurred in the acknowledgment of the services of masters and crews of foreign vessels in rescuing American seamen or citizens from shipwreck, four thousand five hundred dollars.

Expenses, neutrality act

To meet the necessary expenses attendant upon the execution of the neutrality act. to be expended under the direction of the

R. S., sec. 291, p. 49

President, pursuant to the requirement of section two hundred and ninety-one of the Revised Statutes, fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. 699 To enable the President to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in

Unforeseen emergencies.

R. S., sec. 291, p. 49.

Statutes, eighty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For the payment, under the provisions of section seventeen hundred

Payment to heirs of diplomatic or consular officers dying abroad.

R. S., sec. 1749. p. 311.

Transporting remains of ministers and consuls.

and diplomatic officers, consuls and consular clerks of the United States, who may have died, or may die, abroad, while in the discharge of their official duties, to their former homes in this country, and for the ordinary and necessary expenses of such interment, ten thousand dollars. Contribution to the maintenance of the International Bureau of

International Bureau of Weights and Measures.

Weights and Measures for the year ending June thirteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety, in conformity with the terms of the convention of May twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, the same,

Vol. 20, p. 714.

or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be paid, under the direction of the Secretary of State, to said Bureau on its certificate of apportionment, two thousand two hundred and seventy dollars. For salary and expenses of a commercial agent at Boma, in the

Commercial agent at Boma, Congo.

Payment to Japanese. explosion of shells from U.S. S. Omaha.

Japan, to be by it distributed among the families of the Japanese subjects accidentally killed or injured by the explosion of shells from the United States steamer Omaha while engaged in target practice near the Island of Ikesima on the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, fifteen thousand dollars, the same to be received as full indemnity for the loss and injuries caused as aforesaid, said sum to be immediately available. For the execution of the obligations and the protection of the interests

Protection of interests of the United States in Samoan Islands.

of the United States, existing under the treaty between the United States and the Government of the Samoan Islands, five hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the President, this appropriation to be immediately available. SCHEDULE B.

Schedule B.

salaries consular service.

Salaries.

Consuls-general at Havana, London, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro,

Consuls-general.

at six thousand dollars each, twenty-four thousand dollars. Consuls-general at Calcutta and Shanghai, at five thousand dollars each, ten thousand dollars. Consul-general at Melbourne, four thousand five hundred dollars. Consuls-general at Berlin, Honolulu, Kanagawa, Montreal, and Panama, at four thousand dollars each, twenty thousand dollars. Consul-general at Halifax, three thousand five hundred dollars. Consuls-general at Constantinople, Ecuador. Frankfort, Ottawa, Rome, Saint Petersburg, and Vienna, at three thousand dollars each, twenty-one thousand dollars. 700 Consul-general at Mexico, two thousand five hundred dollars. Consul-general at Apia (Samoan and Friendly Islands), three thousand dollars.

Consuls, vice-consuls. and commercial agents.

For salaries of consuls, vice-consuls, and commercial agents, three hundred and seventy-eight thousand five hundred dollars, as follows, namely: Consul at Liverpool, six thousand dollars. Consul at Hong-Kong, five thousand dollars. Class II.

Class II, $3,500 a year.

At three thousand five hundred dollars per annum. China: Consuls at Amoy, Canton, Chin-Kiang, Foo-Chow, Hankow, and Tien-Tsin. Peru: Consul at Callao. Class III.

Class III, $3,000 a year.

At three thousand dollars per annum. Austria-Hungary: Consul at Prague. Belgium: Consul at Antwerp. Chili: Consul at Valparaiso. China: Consul at Ningpo. France: Consul at Havre. Germany: Consul at Barmen. Great Britain and British dominions. Consuls at Belfast, Bradford, Demerara, Glasgow, Manchester, and Singapore. Japan: Consuls at Nagasaki and Osaka and Hiogo. Mexico: Consul at Vera Cruz. Spanish dominions: Consul at Matanzas (Cuba). United States of Colombia: Consul at Colon (Aspinwall). Class IV.

Class IV, $2,300 a year.

At two thousand five hundred dollars per annum. Argentine Republic: Consul at Buenos Ayres. Belgium: Consul at Brussels. Danish dominions: Consul at Saint Thomas. France: Consuls at Bordeaux, Lyons, and Marseilles. Germany: Consuls at Annaberg, Bremen, Brunswick, Dresden, Hamburg, and Mayence. Greece: Consul at Athens. 701 Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Birmingham, Dundee, Leith, Nottingham, Sheffield, Tunstall, and Victoria (British Columbia). Mexico: Consuls at Nuevo Laredo and Paso del Norte. Spanish dominions: Consuls at Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Switzerland: Consul at Saint Galle. Turkish dominions^ Consul at Smyrna. Class V.

Class V, $2,000 a year.

At two thousand dollars per annum. Austria-Hungary: Consul at Trieste. Barbary States: . Consul at Tangier. Brazil: Consul at Pernambuco. Colombia: Consul at Barranquilla. Costa Rica: Consul at San Jose. France: Consuls at Rheims and Saint Etienne. Germany: Consuls at Chemnitz, Cologne, Crefeld, Dusseldorf, Leipsic, Nuremberg, and Sonneberg. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Cardiff, Chatham, Cork, Dublin, Dunfermline, Hamilton (Canada). Kingston (Jamaica), Leeds. Nassau (New Providence), Port Louis (Mauritius), Port Stanley and Saint Thomas (Canada), Saint John (New Brunswick), Sherbrook (Canada), Sydney (New South Wales), and Toronto (Canada). Honduras: Consul at Tegucigalpa. Italy: Consul at Palermo. Madagascar: Consul at Tamatave. Mexico: Consuls at Acapulco and Piedras Negras. Netherlands: Consul at Rotterdam. Nicaragua: Consuls at Managua and San Juan del Norte. Russia: Consul at Odessa. Salvador: Consul at San Salvador. Spain and Spanish dominions: Consuls at Manila (Philippine Islands), San Juan (Porto Rico), and Sagua la Grande (Cuba). Switzerland: Consuls at Basle, Horgen, and Zurich, Turkish dominions: Consuls at Beirut and Jerusalem. Uruguay: Consul at Montevideo. Venezuela: Consul at Maracaibo. 702 Class VI.

Class VI, $1,500 a year.

At one thousand five hundred dollars per annum. Brazil: Consuls at Bahia, Para, and Santos. Belgium: Consul at Liege and Verviers. Caroline Islands: Consul at Ponape. Denmark: Consul at Copenhagen. France and French dominions: Consuls at Cognac, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Nice. Germany: Consuls at Aix-la-Chapelle, Breslau, Kehl, Mannheim, Munich, and Stuttgart. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Amherstburg (Canada), Antigua (West Indies). Auckland (New Zealand). Barbadoes, Bermuda, Bristol, Brookville (Canada), Cape Town. Ceylon (India), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Clifton (Canada), Fort Erie (Canada), Goderich (Canada), Gibraltar, Guelph. (Canada), Kingston (Canada), London (Canada), Malta, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Quebec, Picton (Canada), Port Hope (Canada), Port Sarnia (Canada), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands), Prescott (Canada), Southampton, Saint Helena, Saint John’s (Canada), Saint Stephens (Canada), Stratford (Canada). Three Rivers (Canada), Windsor (Canada), and Winnipeg (Manitoba). Italy: Consuls at Florence, Genoa, Leghorn, Messina, Milan, and Naples. Mexico: Consuls at Matamoras, Nogales, and Tampico. Netherlands: Consul at Amsterdam. Paraguay: Consul at Asuncion. Portuguese dominions: Consuls at Fayal (Azores) and Funchal (Madeira). San Domingo: Consul at San Domingo. Spain: Consuls at Barcelona, Cadiz, and Malaga. Switzerland: Consul at Geneva. Turkey: Consul at Sivas. Venezuela: Consuls at Laguayra and Puerto Cabello. SCHEDULE C.

Schedule C.

Class VII.

Class VII, $1,000 a year.

At one thousand dollars per annum. Belgium: Consul at Ghent. Brazil: Consul at Rio Grande do Sul. Chili: Consul at Talcahuano. France and French dominions: Consuls at Algiers and Nantes; and commercial agent at Gaboon (Africa). 703 Germany: Consul at Stettin. Great Britain and British dominions: Consuls at Bombay (India), Gaspe Basin (Canada), Sierra Leone (West Africa), Turk’s Island, and Windsor (Nova Scotia), and commercial agent at Levuka (Fiji). Hayti: Consul at Cape Haytien. Honduras: Consul at Ruatan and Truxillo (to reside at Utilla). Italy: Consul at Venice. Mexico: Consul at Guaymas. Muscat: Consul at Zanzibar. Netherlands: Consul at Batavia. Portuguese dominions: Consuls at Mozambique (Africa) and Santiago (Cape Verde Islands); and commercial agent at Saint Paul de Loando (Africa). Society Islands: Consul at Tahiti. Sweden and Norway: Consul at Christiania.

And in the estimates for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen

Consulates and commercial agents receiving $1,000 to be estimated tor specifically.

hundred and ninety-one, there shall be estimated for specifically, under classified consulates, all consulates and commercial agencies where the fees collected or compensation allowed for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, exceed one thousand dollars.

consular clerks. Six consular clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum

Consular clerks.

each, seven thousand two hundred dollars. Seven consular clerks, at one thousand dollars per annum each, seven thousand dollars. consular officers not citizens. For salaries of consular officers not citizens of the United States,

Consular officers not citizens.

six thousand dollars. allowance for clerks at consular officers. For allowance for clerks at consulates-general and consulates, fifty-two

Clerks at consulates.

thousand four hundred and eighty dollars, the sum to be allowed at each not to exceed the rate herein specified, as follows: Liverpool, two thousand dollars. Havana, one thousand six hundred dollars. Shanghai, one thousand two hundred dollars. London, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro, at one thousand six hundred dollars each, four thousand eight hundred dollars. Berlin, Bremen, Chemnitz, Crefeld, Frankfort, Hamburg, Havre, Hong-Kong, Kanagawa, Lyons, Manchester, Montreal, Barmen, and Vienna, at one thousand two hundred dollars each, sixteen thousand eight hundred dollars. Birmingham, Bradford, and Marseilles, at nine hundred and sixty dollars each, two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars. Antwerp, Bordeaux, Calcutta, Colon, Dresden, Glasgow, Leipsic, Melbourne, Nuremberg, Panama, Port au Prince, Sheffield, Singapore, Sonneberg, Tunstall. Toronto, and Brussels, at eight hundred dollars each, thirteen thousand six hundred dollars. 704 Belfast. Dundee, Halifax. Leith. Matamoras, and Victoria, at six hundred and forty dollars each, three thousand eight hundred and forty dollars. Beirut, Berne. Demerara, Florence, Genoa, Malaga, Mannheim, Mexico, Naples, Prague, Stuttgart, and Zurich, at four hundred and eighty dollars each, five thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars.

Consulates not specified.

For an additional allowance for clerks at consulates, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of State at consulates not herein provided for in respect to clerk-hire, no greater portion of this sum than four hundred dollars to be allowed to any one consulate in any

Provisos.

one fiscal year, twenty thousand dollars: Provided, That the total

Limit.

sum expended in one year shall not exceed the amount appropriated:

Pay to interpreters for clerical services.

And provided further, That out of the amount hereby appropriated the Secretary of State may make such allowance as may to him seem proper to any interpreter for clerical services, in addition to his pay as interpreter.

interpreters, guards, and marshals to consulates.

Interpreters, guards, and marshals.

Interpreters to be employed at consulates in China and Japan, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of State, fifteen thousand dollars. Interpreters and guards at the consulates at Beirut. Cairo, Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Smyrna, in the Turkish dominions and at Zanzibar, five thousand dollars. Marshals for the consular courts in China, Japan, and Turkey, nine thousand dollars. boat-hire.

Boat-hire.

Loss by exchange.

Actual cost and expense of making exchange of money to and from the several consulates and consulates-general, four thousand dollars. expenses of prisons for american convicts.

Consular prisons.

Bangkok. Siam.

For the expense of a prison and prison-keeper at the consulate-general in Bangkok, Siam, one thousand dollars.

Shanghai. China.

Actual expense of renting a prison at Shanghai for American convicts in China, seven hundred and fifty dollars, and for the wages of a keeper of such prison, eight hundred dollars, one thousand five, hundred and fifty dollars.

Kanagawa, Japan.

Actual expense of renting a prison in Kanagawa for American convicts in Japan, seven hundred and fifty dollars, and for the wages of a keeper of such prison, eight hundred dollars, one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.

Keeping, etc., prisoners.

Provisos.

Maximum allowance.

For the purpose of paying for the keeping and feeding of prisoners in China, Japan, Siam, and Turkey, nine thousand dollars: Provided, That no more than seventy-five cents per day for the keeping and feeding of each prisoner while actually confined shall be allowed or paid for any such keeping and feeding; this is not to be understood as covering cost of medical attendance and medicines when

No allowance to self-supporting prisoners.

required by such prisoners: And provided further, That no allowance shall be made for the keeping and feeding of any prisoner who is able to pay, or does pay, the above sum of seventy-five cents per day; and the consular officer shall certify to the fact of inability in every case.

Rent, etc., prisons in Turkey.

Rent of prisons for American convicts in Turkey, and for wages of keepers of the same, one thousand five hundred dollars.

705 relief and protection of american seamen.

Relief of American seamen.

Relief and protection of American seamen in foreign countries, or so much thereof as may be necessary, fifty thousand dollars. foreign hospitals at panama.

Foreign hospitals, Panama.

Publication, etc., consular reports.

Contingent expenses, consulates.

Expenses of providing all such stationery, blanks, record, and other books, seals, presses, flags, signs, rent, postage, furniture, statistics, newspapers, freight (foreign and domestic), telegrams, advertising, messenger service, traveling expenses of consular clerks, Chinese writers, and compradores, and such other miscellaneous expenses as the President may think necessary for the several consulates, consular agencies, and commercial agencies in the transaction of their business, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Approved, February 26, 1889.

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CHAP. 279.—

An act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Legislative, executive, and judicial expenses, appropriations.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in full compensation for the service of the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, for the objects hereinafter expressed, namely:

LEGISLATIVE.

Legislative.

senate.

Senate.

For compensation of Senators, three hundred and eighty thousand

Pay of Senators.

dollars. For mileage of Senators, thirty-three thousand dollars.

Mileage.

For compensation of the officers, clerks, messengers, and others in

Compensation.

the service of the Senate three hundred and sixty-four thousand four hundred and eighty-six dollars and ten cents, namely:

Office of the Vice-President: For secretary to the Vice-President.

Vice-President’s office.

two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars; for messenger, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars: telegraph operator, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, four thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars.

Chaplain: For Chaplain of the Senate, nine hundred dollars.

Chaplain.

Office of Secretary: For Secretary of the Senate, five thousand

Secretary of the Senate, clerks, etc.

dollars, including compensation as disbursing officer of the contingent fund of the Senate, and for compensation as disbursing officer of 706 salaries of Senators, three hundred and ninety-six dollars; hire of horse and wagon for the Secretary’s office, seven hundred dollars, or so much thereof as maybe necessary: chief clerk and financial clerk, at three thousand dollars each; principal executive clerk, principal clerk, minute and journal clerk, and enrolling clerk, at two thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars each; assistant financial clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; librarian, two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars; assistant librarian, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; five clerks, at two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars each; five clerks, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; keeper of stationery, two thousand one hundred and two dollars and forty cents; assistant keeper of stationery, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant in the stationery-room, one thousand dollars; two messengers, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; five laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one page, at two dollars and fifty cents per day; in all, sixty-two thousand four hundred and eighteen dollars and ninety cents.

Clerks and messengers to committees.

Clerks and Messengers to Committees: For clerk of printing records, two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars: clerk to the Committee on Appropriations, three thousand dollars: assistant clerk to the Committee on Appropriations, two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars; messenger to the Committee on Appropriations, to be appointed by the committee, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; clerk and stenographer to the Committee on Finance, two thousand five hundred dollars; clerk to the Committee on Claims: clerk to the Committee on Commerce, clerk to the Committee on the Judiciary. clerk to the Committee on Private Land Claims, clerk to the Committee on Pensions, clerk to the Committee on Military Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, clerk to the Committee on the District of Columbia, clerk to the Committee on Naval Affairs, clerk to the Joint Committee on the Library, clerk to the Committee on the Census, clerk to the Committee on Foreign Relations, clerk to the Committee on Public Lands, clerk to the Committee on Indian Affairs, clerk to the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, clerk to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, clerk to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, clerk to the Committee on Education and Labor. clerk to the Committee on Territories, clerk to the Committee on Rides, clerk to the Committee on Interstate Commerce, clerk to the Committee on Epidemic Diseases, at two thousand two hundred and twenty dollars each; assistant clerk to the Committee on Commerce, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; assistant clerk to the Committee on Pensions, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; and nine messengers, at the rate of one thousand four hundred and forty dollars per annum, for the following committees, namely: Finance, Post-Offices and Post-Roads, Pensions, Claims. District of Columbia, Judiciary, Military Affairs. Engrossed Bills, and Foreign Relations; in all, seventy-six thousand two hundred and twenty dollars.

Sergeant-at-Arms and assistants.

Office of Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper: For Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper, four thousand five hundred dollars: horse and wagon for his use, four hundred and twenty dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary: for clerk to Sergeant-at-Arms, two thousand dollars; assistant doorkeeper, two thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars; and five hundred dollars additional while the

Isaac Bassett.

office of assist and doorkeeper is held by Isaac Bassett, the present incumbent; acting assistant doorkeeper, two thousand five Hundred and ninety-two dollars: three messengers, acting as assistant doorkeepers, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: twenty-eight messengers, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars

Messengers.

each; assistant messenger on the floor of the Senate, one thousand 707 four hundred and forty dollars; messenger to the official reporter’s room, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; messenger in charge of storeroom, one thousand two hundred dollars: upholsterer and locksmith, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars: two carpenters to assist him, at nine hundred and sixty dollars each; eight skilled laborers, at one thousand dollars each: two janitors, at

Laborers.

nine hundred dollars each: laborer in charge of the private passage, eight hundred and forty dollars; female attendant in charge of the ladies retiring-room, seven hundred and twenty dollars; telephone operator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; twelve laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twelve laborers during the session, at the rate of seven hundred and twenty dollars each per annum, five thousand and forty-seven dollars and twenty cents: sixteen pages for the Senate Chamber, including one telephone page,

Pages.

at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per day each during the session, eight thousand four hundred and eighty dollars; in all, one hundred thousand and eleven dollars and twenty cents.

Post-Office: For postmaster, two thousand two hundred and fifty

Postmaster, etc,

dollars; assistant postmaster and mail-carrier, two thousand and eighty-eight dollars; one clerk in post-office, one thousand eight hundred dollars; five mail-carriers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four riding-pages, at nine hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents each; in all. fifteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight dollars.

Document-Room: For superintendent of the document-room

Document-room.

Superintendent, etc.

(Amzi Smith), three thousand dollars; two assistants in document-room. at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; one clerk to superintendent of document-room, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; one assistant in document-room, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, eight thousand five hundred and twenty dollars.

Folding-Room: For superintendent of the folding-room, two thousand

Folding-room.

Superintendent, etc.

one hundred and sixty dollars; one assistant in folding-room, one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk in folding-room, one thousand dollars: one foreman in folding-room, one thousand two hundred dollars: six folders, at three dollars per day while actually employed, six thousand five hundred and seventy dollars; in all, twelve thousand one hundred and thirty dollars.

Under Architect of the Capitol: For chief engineer, two

Chief engineer, etc.

thousand one hundred and sixty dollars; three assistant engineers, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; two conductors of elevators, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one machinist and assistant conductor of elevators, one thousand dollars; two firemen, at one thousand and ninety-five dollars each: four laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. fourteen thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.

For twenty-five clerks to committees, at six dollars per day during

Clerks to committees.

the session, thirty-one thousand eight hundred dollars. For clerks to Senators who are not chairmen of committees, thirty-six

Clerks to Senators.

thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight dollars.

For Contingent Expenses, namely: For stationery and newspapers.

Contingent expenses.

Stationery and newspapers.

including four thousand dollars for stationery for committees and officers of the Senate, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars.

For postage-stamps for the office of the Secretary of the Senate,

Postage-stamps.

one hundred and fifty dollars; for the office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, one hundred dollars; in all. two hundred and fifty dollars. For expenses of maintaining and equipping horses and mail wagons

Horses and wagons.

for carrying the mails, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. For materials for folding, four thousand dollars.

Folding materials.

For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a rate not exceeding one

Folding.

dollar per thousand, four thousand dollars. 708

Fuel, oil. etc.

For fuel, oil. and cotton-waste, and advertising for the heating apparatus, exclusive of labor, six thousand dollars.

Furniture.

For purchase of furniture, two thousand dollars. For materials for furniture and repairs of same, exclusive of labor, two thousand five hundred dollars. For services in cleaning and varneshing furniture, one thousand dollars.

Packing-boxes.

For packing-boxes, eight hundred and seventy dollars.

Miscellaneous items.

For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, twenty thousand dollars.

Expenses of investigations.

For expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate. including compensation to stenographers to committees, at such rate as may be fixed by the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, but not exceeding one dollar and twenty-five cents per printed page, fifteen thousand dollars.

Reporting debates.

For reporting the debates and proceedings of the Senate, twenty-five thousand dollars, payable in equal monthly installments. Capitol Police.

Capitol police.

Pay.

For one captain, one thousand six hundred dollars; three lieutenants. at one thousand two hundred dollars each; twenty-two privates, at one thousand one hundred dollars each; and eight watchmen, at nine hundred dollars each; in all, thirty-six thousand six hundred dollars, one-half to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate and the other half to be disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Contingent.

For contingent fund, one hundred dollars.

Congrissional Directory.

Congressional Directory.

House of Representatives.

Pay of Members and Delegates.

For compensation of Members of the House of Representatives and Delegates from Territories, one million six hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars.

Mileage.

For mileage, one hundred and ten thousand six hundred and twenty-four dollars.

Compensation.

For compensation of the officers, clerks, messengers, and others in the service of the House of Representatives, four hundred and twenty thousand nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars and thirty-six cents, namely:

Speaker’s office.

Secretary, etc.

Office of the Speaker: For private secretary to the Speaker, two thousand one hundred and two dollars and forty cents; and for clerk to the Speaker’s table, two thousand one hundred and two dollars and forty cents; clerk to the Speaker, one thousand six hundred dollars; messenger to the Speaker, one thousand dollars; in all, six thousand eight hundred and four dollars and eighty cents.

Chaplain.

Chaplain: For chaplain of the House, nine hundred dollars.

Clerk of the House, clerks, etc.

Office of the Clerk: For Clerk of the House of Representatives, including compensation as disbursing officer of the contingent fund, five thousand dollars: and for hire of horses and wagons and cartage for the use of the Clerk’s office, seven hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; for chief clerk, journal clerk, and two reading clerks, at three thousand six hundred dollars each, and for the journal clerk for preparing Digest of the Rules, one thousand dollars per annum; tally clerk, three thousand dollars; for 709 printing and bill clerk, and disbursing clerk, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; for file clerk, and enrolling clerk, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each; for assistant disbursing clerk, assistant enrolling clerk, resolution and petition clerk, newspaper clerk, index clerk, superintendent of document-room, and librarian, at two thousand dollars each; for distributing clerk, stationery clerk, and two assistant librarians, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; for one bookkeeper and seven clerks, including three clerks to index private claims, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; for document clerk and locksmith, at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each; two messengers in the House library, at one thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars each; one telegraph operator, one assistant to the file clerk, and two laborers in Clerk’s document-room, at nine hundred dollars each; one page, one laborer in the bathroom, and four laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one assistant journal clerk, at six dollars per day during the session, one thousand two hundred and seventy-two dollars; one assistant index clerk, during the session and three months after its close, three hundred and two days, at six dollars per day, one thousand eight hundred and twelve dollars; one page in the enrolling-room, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one messenger-boy in chief clerk’s room, three hundred dollars; in all, eighty-five thousand one hundred and thirty-two dollars.

Indexing Journals of Congress: For clerk to prepare the general

Indexing Journals of Congress.

index to the Journals of Congress, under resolution of June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, two thousand five hundred dollars, and for the following assistants, under his direction to be appointed by the Committee on Rules, namely: two at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four at one thousand dollars each; and two at eight hundred dollars each; in all, ten thousand five hundred dollars.

Under Architect of the Capitol: One chief engineer, one

Chief engineer, etc.

thousand seven hundred dollars; two assistant engineers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four conductors of the elevators, at one thousand one hundred dollars each, who shall be under the supervision and direction of the Architect of the Capitol; one laborer, eight hundred and twenty dollars; five firemen, at nine hundred dollars each; one electrician, one thousand two hundred dollars: one laborer, eight hundred dollars; one laborer to clean Statuary Hall and watch statuary therein, six hundred and sixty dollars; in all, sixteen thousand four hundred and eighty dollars.

Clerks and Messengers to Committees: For clerk to the Committee

Clerks and messengers to committees.

on Ways and Means, three thousand dollars; assistant clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; messenger, one thousand dollars; clerk to the Committee on Appropriations, three thousand dollars: assistant clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; messenger, one thousand dollars; clerk to Committee on Agriculture, clerk to the Committee on Claims, clerk to the Committee on Commerce, clerk to the Committee on the District of Columbia, clerk to the Committee on Elections, clerk to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Indian Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, clerk to the Committee on the Judiciary, clerk to the Committee on Military Affairs, clerk to the Committee on Naval Affairs, clerk to the Committee on the Public Lands, clerk to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, clerk to the Committee on War Claims; clerk to continue Digest of Claims under resolution of March seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight; clerk to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and clerk to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds at two thousand dollars each; for assistant clerk to the Committee on War Claims, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, forty-six thousand four hundred dollars.

710 For clerk to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, at the rate of two thousand per annum, from March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, pursuant to resolution of August twenty-third, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two thousand six hundred and fifty-five dollars and fifty-six cents.

Clerks to committees, session.

For thirty-six clerks to committees, at six dollars each per day during the session, forty-five thousand seven hundred and ninety-two dollars.

Sergeant-at-Arms, deputy, etc.

Office of Sergeant-at-Arms: For Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, four thousand five hundred dollars; one deputy to the Sergeant-at-Arms, two thousand dollars; one cashier, three thousand dollars: one paying-teller, two thousand dollars; one bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one messenger, one thousand two hundred dollars; one page at seven hundred and twenty dollars; and one laborer, at six hundred and sixty dollars; in all. fifteen thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars.

Doorkeeper, assistants, etc.

Office of Doorkeeper: For Doorkeeper, three thousand five hundred dollars: and for hire of horses, feed, repair of wagon and harness, six hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary;

Superintendent of document-room.

assistant doorkeeper, superintendent of document-room, assistant superintendent of document-room, and Department messenger, at two thousand dollars each; one employee, one thousand five hundred dollars; document file clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; assistant document file clerk, one thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars: clerk for Doorkeeper, and janitor, at one thousand two

Messengers.

hundred dollars each; nine messengers, including the messenger to the reporter’s gallery, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; nine messengers, at one thousand dollars each; six laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: two laborers in the water-closet, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; three laborers, including two in the cloakrooms, at six hundred dollars each; female attendant in ladie’s retiring-room, six hundred dollars; superintendent of

Superintendent of folding-room.

the folding-room, two thousand dollars; three clerks in the folding-room, one at one thousand eight hundred dollars and two at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one foreman, one thousand five hundred dollars; one messenger, one thousand two hundred dollars; one folder in the sealing-room, one thousand two hundred dollars; one page, five hundred dollars; one laborer, four hundred dollars; ten folders, at nine hundred dollars each; five folders, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; three folders, during the session, at seventy dollars per month each, one thousand four hundred and seventy dollars; and fifteen folders, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one night watchman, nine hundred dollars; one driver, six hundred dollars; fourteen messengers on the soldiers-roll, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two chief pages, at nine

Pages.

hundred dollars each; thirty-three pages, boys not under twelve years of age, during the session, including two riding pages, one telephone page, and one telegraph page, at two dollars and fifty cents per day each, seventeen thousand four hundred and ninety dollars; two messengers, during the session, at seventy dollars per month each, nine

Laborers.

hundred and eighty dollars; ten laborers during the session, at sixty dollars per month each, four thousand two hundred dollars; six laborers known as cloakroom men, during the session, at fifty dollars per month each, two thousand one hundred dollars; in all, one hundred and twenty-eight thousand and fourteen dollars.

Postmaster, assistant, etc.

Office of Postmaster: For postmaster, two thousand five hundred dollars: first assistant postmaster, two thousand dollars; ten messengers; including messenger to superintend transportation of mails, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; three messengers, during the session, at eight hundred dollars each; four messengers, 711 at one hundred dollars per month each,, during the session, two thousand eight hundred dollars; and one laborer, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; in all, twenty-two thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. For hire of horses and mail wagons for carrying the mails, five

Horses and wagons.

thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Official Reporters: For one chief official reporter, six thousand

Reporting proceedings.

dollars; and for four official reporters of the proceedings and debates of the House, at five thousand dollars each; assistant official reporter, under the chief official reporter, one thousand dollars; in all, twenty-seven thousand dollars.

Stenographers to Committees: For two stenographers to committees,

Stenographers to committees.

at four thousand dollars each, eight thousand dollars.

That wherever the words” during the session ” occur in the foregoing

“During the session” to mean seven months.

they shall be construed to mean seven months, or two hundred and twelve days.

For Contingent Expenses, namely: For materials for folding,

Contingent expenses.

sixteen thousand dollars.

Folding materials.

For fuel and oil for the heating apparatus, seven thousand dollars.

Fuel and oil.

For furniture, and repairs of the same, ten thousand dollars.

Furniture, etc.

For packing-boxes, two thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven

Packing boxes.

dollars. For miscellaneous items and expenses of special and select committees,

Miscellaneous items.

twenty thousand dollars. For stationery for members of the House of Representatives, including

Stationery.

six thousand dollars for stationery for the use of the committee’s and officers of the House, forty-seven thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars. For postage-stamps for the Postmaster, one hundred dollars; for

Postage-stamps

the Clerk, two hundred dollars; for the Sergeant-at-Arms, two hundred dollars; and for the Doorkeeper, twenty-five dollars; in all, five hundred and twenty-five dollars. Public Printing.

Public Printing.

For compensation of the Public Printer, four thousand five hundred

Public Printer, clerks.

dollars; for chief clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; one clerk of class two, in all, fifteen thousand one hundred dollars. For contingent expenses of his office, namely: For stationery,

Contingent expenses.

postage, advertising, traveling expenses, horses, and wagons, and miscellaneous items, three thousand dollars. Library of Congress. For compensation of Librarian, four thousand dollars; and for

Library of Congress, assistants, etc.

twenty-five assistant librarians, two at two thousand five hundred dollars each; two at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two at one thousand six hundred dollars each; two at one thousand four hundred and forty dollars each, eight at one thousand four hundred dollars each, one of whom shall be in charge of international exchanges, six at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one at seven hundred and twenty dollars, and two at six hundred dollars each; in all, thirty-nine thousand dollars. For purchase of books for the Library, four thousand dollars; for

Purchase of books, etc.

purchase of law-books for the Library, one thousand five hundred dollars; for the purchase, by the Librarian of Congress, of new books of reference for the Supreme Court, to be a part of the Library of Congress and purchased under the direction of the Chief-Justice, one thousand five hundred dollars; for expenses of exchanging public documents for the publications of foreign Governments, one thousand five hundred dollars; for purchase of files of periodicals, serials, 712and newspapers, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, eleven thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of said library, one thousand dollars.

For expenses of the copyright business, five hundred dollars.

Catalogue.

To enable the Librarian of Congress to continue the work upon the Catalogue of the Congressional Library, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Botanic Garden.

For Botanic Garden: For superintendent, one thousand eight

Superintendent. etc.

hundred dollars: for assistants and laborers, under the direction of the Joint Library Committee of Congress, twelve thousand and ninety-three dollars and seventy-five cents; in all. thirteen thousand eight hundred and ninety-three dollars and seventy-five cents.

Repairs and improvements.

For procuring manure, tools, fuel, purchasing trees and shrubs, and for labor and materials in connection with repairs and improvements to Botanic Garden, under direction of the Joint Library committee of Congress, five thousand dollars. EXECUTIVE.

Executive.

Compensation of the President.

For compensation of the President of the United States, fifty thousand dollars.

Vice-President.

For compensation of the Vice-President of the United States, eight thousand dollars.

President’s office.

Private secretary, etc.

For compensation to the following in the office of the President of the United States: Private Secretary, five thousand dollars; assistant secretary, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; three executive clerks, at two thousand dollars each; two clerks of class four; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two, who shall be a telegraph operator; steward, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; one usher, at one thousand four hundred dollars; four messengers, at one thousand two hundred each: five doorkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one watchman, nine hundred dollars: and one fireman, eight hundred and sixty-four dollars; in all, thirty-five thousand six hundred and fourteen dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the Executive Office, including stationery therefor, as well as record-books, telegrams, books for library, miscellaneous items, and furniture and carpets for offices, care of office carriage, horses, and harness, eight thousand dollars. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.

Civil-Service Commission.

Commissioners, examiner, etc.

For three Commissioners, at three thousand five hundred dollars each; one chief examiner, three thousand dollars; one secretary, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four, who shall be a stenographer; two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; one clerk of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; and one laborer; in all, twenty-nine thousand eight hundred dollars.

Travelling expenses.

For necessary traveling expenses, including those of examiners acting under the direction of the Commission, and for expanses of examinations and investigations held elsewhere than at Washington, five thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Department of State.

Pay of Secretary, assistants, clerks, etc.

For compensation of the Secretary of State, eight thousand dollars; First Assistant Secretary of State, four thousand five hundred dollars; two Assistant Secretaries of State, at three thousand five hundred dollars each; for chief clerk, two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; for six chiefs of Bureaus and one translator, at two thousand 713one hundred dollars each; stenographer to the Secretary, one thousand eight hundred dollars; eleven clerks of class four; four clerks of class three; seven clerks of class two; one clerk of class two. for indexing records, one thousand four hundred dollars; fourteen clerks of class one: four clerks, at one thousand dollars each; and ten clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; three assistant messengers; one packer, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; ten laborers; one telegraph operator, one thousand two hundred dollars: in all. one hundred and seventeen thousand four hundred and seventy dollars. For proofreading the laws of the United States and reports to

proofreading, etc.

Congress, including boxes and transportation of the same, one thousand two hundred and eighty dollars. For stationery, furniture, fixtures, and repairs, five thousand

Stationery etc.

dollars. For books and maps, and books for the library, two thousand

Books, etc.

dollars. For services of lithographer, and necessary materials for the

Lithographer, etc.

lithographic press, one thousand two hundred dollars. For contingent expenses, namely: For care, and subsistence of

Contingent expenses.

horses and repairs or wagons, carriage, and harness, one thousand two hundred dollars; for rent of stable and wagon-shed, six hundred dollars; for care of clock, telegraphic and electric apparatus, and repairs to the same, six hundred dollars and for miscellaneous items not included in the foregoing, two thousand four hundred dollars; in all, four thousand eight hundred dollars. For expenses of editing and distributing the laws enacted during

Editing, etc., laws.

the second session of the Fiftieth Congress, three thousand dollars. For editing and distributing the Statutes at Large of the Fiftieth

Editing Statutes at Large.

Congress, one thousand dollars. TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

Secretary’s Office: For compensation of the Secretary of the

Pay of Secretary, assistants, clerks, etc.

Treasury, eight thousand dollars; two Assistant Secretaries of the Treasury, at four thousand five hundred dollars each; clerk to the Secretary, two thousand four hundred dollars; two private secretaries, one to each Assistant Secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; Government actuary, under the control of the Treasury Department, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one copyist; three messengers; two assistant messengers; in all, thirty-one thousand three hundred and ten dollars.

Office of chief clerk and superintendent: For chief clerk, including

Chief clerk, clerks etc.

three hundred dollars as superintendent of Treasury building, three thousand dollars; assistant superintendent of Treasury building, two thousand one hundred dollars; an inspector of electric-light plants, gas. and fixtures for all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, one thousand nine hundred dollars: four clerks of class four; additional to one clerk of class four as bookkeeper, one hundred dollars; two clerks of class three: three clerks of class two; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one messenger; two assistant messengers; one storekeeper, one thousand two hundred dollars; one telegraph operator, one thousand two hundred dollars; three elevator conductors, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one engineer, one thousand four

Engineer, etc.

hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, one thousand dollars; two assistant engineers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one locksmith and electrician, one thousand two hundred dollars; three firemen, five firemen, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; one coal-passer, five hundred dollars; one captain of the watch, one thousand

Watchmen.

four hundred dollars; two lieutenants of the watch, at nine hundred 714

Laborers.

dollars each; fifty-eight watchmen: one foreman of laborers, one thousand dollars; one skilled laborer, male, at eight hundred and forty dollars; three skilled laborers, male, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty-six laborers, ten laborers, at five hundred dollars each; one laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars; two laborers, at three hundred and sixty dollars each; ninety charwomen; and for

Cabinet-shop.

the following employees while actually employed: One foreman of cabinet-shop, at five dollars per day; one draughtsman, at four dollars per day; one cabinetmaker, at three dollars and fifty cents per day; twelve cabinetmakers, at three dollars per day each; one

Building, F and Seventeenth streets.

cabinetmaker, at two dollars per day; for the building at the corner of F and Seventeenth streets: One engineer, one thousand dollars; conductor of elevator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one fireman; four watchmen; three laborers, one of whom, when necessary, shall assist and relieve the conductor of the elevator; and one laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars; six charwomen: in all. one hundred and sixty-three thousand and eighty-six dollars and fifty cents.

Warrant division.

Division of warrants, estimates, and appropriations: For chief of division, three thousand dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand four hundred dollars; estimate and digest clerk, two thousand dollars; six clerks of class four; three clerks of class three: one clerk of class two; four clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, thirty-three thousand four hundred and eighty dollars.

Customs division.

Division of Customs: For chief of division, two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; two clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; two clerks of class one: two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers: in all, twenty-one thousand nine hundred and ninety dollars.

Appointment division.

Division of appointments: For chief of division, two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four: four clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: two copyists, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; one assistant messenger; two laborers; in all, twenty-two thousand two hundred and seventy dollars.

Public moneys division.

Division of public moneys: For chief of division, two thousand five hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars: four clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, one thousand dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; one messenger; one assistant messenger; one laborer, five hundred and fifty dollars; in all, twenty-four thousand five hundred and ten dollars.

Loan division.

Division of loans and currency: For chief of division, two thousand five hundred dollars: one assistant chief of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars; seven clerks of class four; additional to two clerks of class four as receiving-clerk of bonds and bookkeeper. one hundred dollars each; one clerk of class three; two clerks of class two: three clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; thirteen clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one copyist at eight hundred and forty dollars; one messenger; two assistant messengers; six laborers; superintendent of paper-room, one thousand six hundred dollars; one paper-cutter, at three dollars per day; one paper-counter, seven hundred and twenty dollars; twenty-four paper-counters and laborers, at six hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, sixty-four thousand three hundred and nineteen dollars.

Revenue-marine division.

Division of revenue marine: For chief of division, two thousand five hundred dollars: assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four: four clerks of class three; two clerks 715 of class two; two clerks of class one: two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; and one laborer; in all, twenty-one thousand four hundred and sixty dollars.

Miscellaneous Division: For chief of division, two thousand five

Miscellaneous division.

hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; two clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; one assistant messenger; in all, fourteen thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars.

Division of stationery, printing, and blanks: For chief of division,

Stationery division.

two thousand five hundred dollars: four clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; two clerks of class one; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two messengers; two assistant messengers: one foreman of bindery, at five dollars per day; four binders, at four dollars per day each; and one sewer and folder, at two dollars and fifty cents per day; in all. thirty-one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars and fifty cents.

Division of mail and files: For chief of division, two thousand

Mail and files division.

five hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; five clerks of class two; two clerks of class one; six clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one mail-messenger, one thousand dollars; to assistant messengers; one laborer, at six hundred dollars; in all, twenty-six thousand one hundred and forty dollars.

Division of special agents: For assistant chief of division, two

Special agents division.

thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk of class three: three clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; three clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; and one messenger; in all, twelve thousand one hundred and forty dollars.

Offices of disbursing clerks: For two disbursing clerks, at two

Disbursing clerks.

thousand five hundred dollars each: one clerk of class four; one clerk of class three; and one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all, nine thousand four hundred dollars.

Miscellaneous: For one clerk of class two; one clerk, one thousand

Miscellaneous.

dollars; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; in all, four thousand two hundred dollars.

Supervising Architect: In the construction branch of the Treasury:

Supervising Architect’s office.

For Supervising Architect, four thousand five hundred dollars; assistant and chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; one principal clerk and stenographer, at two thousand dollars; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; and one assistant messenger; in all, eleven thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars.

And the services of skilled draughtsmen, civil engineers, computers,

Draughtsmen, etc.

accountants, assistants to the photographer, copyists, and such other services as the Secretary of the Treasury may deem necessary and specially order may be employed in the Office of the Supervising Architect to carry into effect the various appropriations for public buildings, to be paid for from and equitably charged against such appropriations: Provided, That the expenditures on this account for

Proviso.

the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars: and

Limit.

that the Secretary of the Treasury shall each year in the annual estimates report to Congress the number of persons so employed and the amount paid to each.

First Comptroller of the Treasury: For First Comptroller

First Comptroller’s office.

of the Treasury, five thousand dollars; deputy comptroller, two thousand seven hundred dollars; four chiefs of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; six clerks of class four; twelve clerks of class three; eleven clerks of class two: eleven clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; and eight clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one skilled laborer, at eight 716 hundred and forty dollars; one messenger: and three laborers; in all. eighty-eight thousand five hundred and sixty dollars.

Second Comptroller’s office.

Second Comptroller of the Treasury: For Second Comptroller of the Treasury, five thousand dollars; deputy comptroller, two thousand seven hundred dollars; seven chiefs of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; ten clerks of class four; ten clerks of class three; ten clerks of class two: ten clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; and three laborers; in all, ninety-one thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars.

Soldiers’ Home accounts.

R. S. sec. 4818, p. 935.

For continuing the adjustment of the accounts of the Soldier’s Home, under section forty-eight hundred and eighteen of the Revised Statutes, in the office of the Second Comptroller: For five clerks, at six hundred and sixty dollars each, to be employed on

Proviso.

Limit.

Soldier’s Home roll, three thousand three hundred dollars: Provided, That adjustments of said accounts shall be limited to those originating subsequent to March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-one.

Commissioner of Customs office.

Commissioner of Customs: For Commissioner of Customs, four thousand dollars; deputy commissioner, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two chiefs of division, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; two clerks of class four; five clerks of class three: eleven clerks of class two; eight clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, forty-nine thousand four hundred and thirty dollars.

First Auditor’s office.

First Auditor: For First Auditor of the Treasury, three thousand six hundred dollars; deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; four chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; seven clerks of class four; ten clerks of class three; eleven clerks of class two; eighteen clerks of class one: three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four copyists and counters, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers; and two laborers; in all, eighty-eight thousand eight hundred and ten dollars

Second Auditor’s office.

Second Auditor: For Second Auditor, three thousand six hundred dollars; deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; six chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; ten clerks of class four; forty-two clerks of class three; additional to one clerk of class four as disbursing clerk, two hundred dollars; fifty-five clerks of class two; forty-eight clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one messenger; three assistant messengers; eight laborers; in all, two hundred and forty-nine thousand one hundred and thirty dollars.

Restoring, etc., rolls.

For the purpose of restoring and repairing the worn-out and defaced rolls in the Second Auditor’s Office, twenty-one thousand dollars.

Soldiers’ Home accounts.

R. S., sec. 4818, p. 935.

For additional force for continuing the adjustment of the accounts of the Soldiers’ Home in the office of the Second Auditor, under section forty-eight hundred and eighteen. Revised Statutes: Seven clerks, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; and one, at seven

Proviso.

Limit.

hundred and twenty dollars, six thousand six hundred dollars: Provided, That adjustments of said accounts shall be limited to those originating subsequent to March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-one.

Additional clerks on pensions.

For the twenty additional clerks of class one in the Second Auditor’s Office rendered necessary by increase of work relating to pensions, twenty-four thousand dollars.

Third Auditor’s office.

Third Auditor: For Third Auditor, three thousand six hundred dollars; deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; seven chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; six clerks of class four; twenty-one clerks of class three; fifty-four clerks of class two; twenty-nine clerks of class one: five clerks, at one thousand dollars each; six clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant 717 messenger; and eight laborers; and one female laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars; in all, one hundred and ninety-one thousand five hundred and thirty dollars.

Fourth Auditor: For Fourth Auditor, three thousand six hundred

Fourth Auditor’s office.

dollars; deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; two clerks of class four; thirteen clerks of class three; eight clerks of class two; nine clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two clerks, at eight hundred dollars each; one messenger; one assistant messenger; and two laborers; in all, sixty-nine thousand two hundred and thirty dollars.

Fifth Auditor: For Fifth Auditor, three thousand six hundred

Fifth Auditor’s office.

dollars; deputy auditor, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each: four clerks of class four; five clerks of class three; four clerks of class two; six clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; and two laborers; in all, forty-seven thousand six hundred and ten dollars.

Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department:

Sixth Auditor’s office.

For Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department, three thousand six hundred dollars; deputy auditor, who may be designated to sign, in the name of the said Auditor, such letters and papers as the Auditor may direct, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; ten chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; eighteen clerks of class four: and additional to one clerk as disbursing clerk, two hundred dollars; sixty-five clerks of class three; seventy-seven clerks of class two; eighty clerks of class one; sixty clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one skilled laborer, at one thousand dollars; twenty assorters of money-orders, at nine hundred dollars each; fifteen assorters of money-orders, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; two messengers; eight assorters of money-orders, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; seven assistant messengers: twenty-three male laborers, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; three female laborers, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; and ten charwomen; in all, four hundred and ninety-one-thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars.

For the temporary force to dispose of accumulated money-orders,

Temporary clerks.

namely: Three clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; and four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; in all, ten thousand two hundred dollars.

Treasurer: For Treasurer of the United States, six thousand

Treasurer’s office

dollars; assistant treasurer, three thousand six hundred dollars; cashier, three thousand six hundred dollars; assistant cashier, three thousand two hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; five chiefs of division, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; one vault clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; one principal bookkeeper, at two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand four hundred dollars; two tellers, at two thousand five hundred dollars each: two assistant tellers, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each; one clerk for the Treasurer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; twenty-six clerks of class four; seventeen clerks of class three; fifteen clerks of class two; one coin clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; twenty clerks of class one; ten clerks, at one thousand dollars each: fifty clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; nine clerks, at seven hundred dollars each: one mail messenger eight hundred and forty dollars; six messengers; six assistant messengers; twenty-three laborers: seven charwomen: three pressmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one compositor and pressman, at three dollars and twenty cents per day; eight separators, at six hundred and sixty 718 dollars each; seven feeders, at six hundred and sixty dollars each: in all, two hundred and seventy-three thousand three hundred and sixty-one dollars and sixty cents.

Redemption of national currency.

For the force employed in redeeming the national currency (to be reimbursed by the national banks), namely: For superintendent, three thousand five hundred dollars; one principal teller’ and one principal bookkeeper, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; one assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand four hundred dollars; and one assistant teller, at two thousand dollars; two clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; four clerks of class two; twenty clerks of class one; thirteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each: five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each: three assistant messengers: and one charwoman: in all. seventy thousand eight hundred dollars.

Register of the Treasury: For Register of the Treasury, four thousand dollars; assistant register, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; four chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; seventeen clerks of class four: sixteen clerks of class three; eleven clerks of class two; fourteen clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; twenty-nine copyists, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; four assistant messengers; and eight laborers; in all. one hundred and thirty-nine thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Comptroller of the Currency.

Comptroller of the Currency: For Comptroller of the Currency. five thousand dollars: deputy comptroller, two thousand eight hundred dollars: four chiefs of division, at two thousand two hundred dollar’s each; one stenographer, at one thousand six hundred dollars; eight clerks of class four; additional to bond clerk, two hundred dollars; eleven clerks of class three; eight clerks of class two, eight clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; twenty-five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one messenger; two assistant messengers; one engineer, one thousand dollars; one fireman; three laborers; and two night watchmen: in all, one hundred and three thousand one hundred and twenty dollars.

Special examinations, etc.

For expenses of special examinations of national banks and bank-plates, of keeping macerator in Treasury Building in repair, and for other incidental expenses attending the working of the macerator, two thousand dollars.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

For expenses of the national currency (to be reimbursed by the national banks), namely: One superintendent, at two thousand dollars: one teller and one bookkeeper, at two thousand dollars each; and one assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand dollars; nine clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; and one assistant messenger; in all. sixteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars.

Stamp-agent.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue: For Commissioner of Internal Revenue, six thousand dollars; one deputy commissioner, three thousand two hundred dollars; one chemist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one microscopist, two thousand five hundred dollars; two heads of division, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; five heads of division, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each; one superintendent of stamp-vault, two thousand dollars; one stenographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars: twenty-four clerks of class four; twenty-four clerks of class three; thirty-four clerks of class two; twenty-four clerks of class one; thirteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each; forty clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two messengers: fourteen assistant messengers; and thirteen laborers; in all. two hundred and sixty-one thousand five hundred and ninety dollars.

Light-House Board.

For one stamp-agent, at one thousand six hundred dollars: and one counter, at nine hundred dollars; in all, two thousand five hundred dollars, the same to be reimbursed by the stamp manufacturers.

National currency expenses.

Light-House Board: For chief clerk of the Light-House Board, two thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; two 719 clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; two assistant messengers; in all, sixteen thousand five hundred and forty dollars.

For the following additional employees in the office of the Light-House

Additional employees.

Board, who shall be paid from the appropriations for the Light-House Establishment, namely: One clerk of class two who shall be a stenographer; one clerk of class one; nine clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one laborer, six hundred dollars; one assistant civil engineer, two thousand four hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand five hundred and sixty dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars; and one draughtsman, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, nineteen thousand seven hundred dollars.

Office of Life-Saving Service: For General Superintendent

Life-Saving Service.

of the Life-Saving Service, four thousand dollars; assistant general superintendent of the Life-Saving Service, two thousand five hundred dollars; one principal clerk and accountant, two thousand dollars; one topographer and hydrographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one civil engineer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; five clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger: and one laborer; in all, thirty-seven thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars. And hereafter nothing in section four of the act approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, entitled “An act making appropriations

Vol. 22, p. 255.

for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and for other purposes,” shall be construed to prevent the Secretary of the Treasury from detailing not exceeding

Detail from Revenue Marine service.

two officers of the Revenue Marine Service for duty in the office of the Life-Saving Service.

Bureau of Navigation: For Commissioner of Navigation, three

Bureau of Navigation.

thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks of class four, additional to one clerk designated as deputy commissioner, two hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; two clerks of class two; three clerks of class one; ten clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, twenty-five thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: For chief of Bureau,

Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

four thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; accountant, two thousand dollars: one stenographer, one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; two clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; two assistant messengers; and one laborer; in all, seventeen thousand four hundred and fifty dollars.

Bureau of Statistics: For officer in charge of the Bureau of

Bureau of Statistics.

Statistics, three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; four clerks of class four; four clerks of class three; five clerks of class two; nine clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two copyists, at nine hundred dollars each; three copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one messenger; one assistant messenger; one laborer, and one female laborer, at four hundred and eighty dollars; in all, forty-six thousand and sixty dollars.

For the payment of the services of experts, and for other necessary

Experts.

expenditures connected with the collection of facts relative to the internal and foreign commerce of the United States, seven thousand dollars.

Secret Service Division: For one chief, three thousand five hundred

Secret Service division.

dollars; one chief clerk, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, 720 at one thousand dollars; and one attendant, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; in all, eleven thousand six hundred and twenty dollars.

Standard weights and measures.

Office of Construction of Standard Weights and Measures: For construction and verification of standard weights and measures, including metric standards for the customhouses, other offices of the United States, and for the several States, and murial standards of length in Washington, District of Columbia: One adjuster, at one thousand five hundred dollars; one mechanician, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: one watchman; in all, three thousand four hundred and seventy dollars.

Incidental expenses.

Proviso.

Repairs.

For purchase of materials and apparatus, and incidental expenses, five hundred dollars: Provided, That such necessary repairs and adjustments shall be made to the standards furnished to the several States and Territories as may be requested by the governors thereof, and also to standard weights and measures that have been, or may hereafter be, supplied to United States customhouses and other offices of the United States, under the act of Congress, when requested by the Secretary of the Treasury.

International Committee on Weights and Measures.

Vol. 20, p. 709.

For expenses of the attendance of the American member of the International Committee on Weights and Measures at the general conference provided for in the convention signed May twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, the sum of six hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Director of the Mint.

Office of the Director of the Mint: For Director, four thousand five hundred dollars; examiner, two thousand five hundred dollars; computer, two thousand five hundred dollars; assayer, two thousand two hundred dollars; adjuster of accounts, two thousand dollars: two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two, one of whom shall be a stenographer; three clerks of class one; one translator, one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one copyist; one messenger; assistant in laboratory, one thousand dollars; one helper, at five hundred dollars; in all. twenty-eight thousand seven hundred and forty dollars.

Freight.

For freight on bullion and coin, by registered mail or otherwise, between mints and assay offices, ten thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the Bureau of the Mint, to be expended under the direction of the Director, namely: For assay laboratory, chemicals, fuel, materials, and other necessaries, seven hundred and fifty dollars. For examination of mints; expense in visiting mints and assay offices for the purpose of superintending the annual settlements and for special examinations, two thousand five hundred dollars. For books, pamphlets, periodicals, specimens of coins and ores, balances, weights, and incidentals, five hundred dollars. For the collection of statistics relative to the annual production of the precious metals in the United States, four thousand dollars.

Marine Hospital Service.

Office of Supervising Surgeon-General Marine Hospital Service: For Supervising Surgeon-General, four thousand dollars; one surgeon, three thousand dollars; one passed assistant surgeon, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; five clerks, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one hospital steward (employed as chemist), one thousand two hundred dollars; six copyists; one messenger, at six hundred dollars; two laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; and one laborer, three hundred and sixty dollars; in all, twenty-eight thousand three hundred and twenty dollars, the same to be paid from the permanent appropriations for the Marine Hospital Service.

Steamboat Inspection Service.

Office Supervising Inspector-General Steamboat Inspection Service: For Supervising Inspector-General, three thousand 721 five hundred dollars: one chief clerk, not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, not to exceed one thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks, not to exceed one thousand two hundred dollars each; one messenger, not to exceed eight hundred and forty dollars; in all, ten thousand one hundred and forty dollars, the same to be paid from the permanent appropriations for the Steamboat Inspection Service.

For Contingent Expenses of the Treasury Department, including

Contingent expenses.

all buildings under control of the treasury in Washington, District of Columbia, namely:

For stationery for the Treasury Department and its several Bureaus,

Stationery.

twenty-eight thousand dollars. For postage required to prepay matter addressed to Postal Union

Postage.

countries, one thousand five hundred dollars. For postage, two hundred dollars. For newspapers, law-books, city directories, and other books of

Newspapers, books, etc.

reference; purchase of material for binding important records (and of the amount appropriated not more than four hundred dollars may be used in the purchase of technical publications, foreign and domestic), two thousand five hundred dollars. For investigation of accounts and records, including the necessary

Investigations.

traveling expenses, and for other traveling expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For freight, expressage, telegraph and telephone service, three

Freight, etc.

thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of buildings, four thousand eight hundred dollars.

Rent.

For purchase of horses and wagons, for office and mail service, to

Horses and wagons.

be used only for official purposes, care and subsistence of horses, including shoeing, harness and repairs of the same, four thousand dollars. For purchase of ice, three thousand five hundred dollars.

Ice.

For purchase of file-holders and file-cases, five thousand dollars.

Files.

For purchase of coal, wood, engine oils and grease, grates, grate-baskets

Fuel.

and fixtures, stoves and fixtures, blowers, coal-hods, pokers, coal-shovels, and tongs, ten thousand dollars. For purchase of gas, electric light, gas-brackets, candles, candlesticks,

Lights.

drop-lights and tubing, gas-burners, gas-torches, globes, lanterns, and wicks, fourteen thousand dollars. For purchase of carpets, carpet border, and lining, linoleum, rugs,

Carpets, etc.

mats, matting, and repairs, and for cleaning, laying and relaying of the same, by contract, six thousand five hundred dollars. For purchase of boxes, book-rests, chairs, chair-caning, chair-covers.

Furniture.

desks, bookcases, clocks, cloth for covering desks, chushions. leather for covering chairs and sofas, locks, lumber, screens, tables, typewriters, ventilators, wardrobe cabinets, washstands, water-coolers and stands, ten thousand dollars. For washing and hemming towels, for the purchase of awnings

Miscellaneous.

and fixtures, window-shades, and fixtures, alcohol, benzine, turpentine, varnish, baskets, belting, bellows, bowls, brooms, buckets, brushes, canvas, crash, cloth, chamois-skins, cotton-waste, door and window fasteners, dusters, flour, garden, street, and engine hose, lace-leather, lye, nails, oil, plants, picks, pitchers, powders, stencil-plates, hand-stamps, and repairs of same, stamp-ink, spittoons, soap, matches, match-safes, sponge, tacks, traps, thermometers, tools, towels, towel-racks, tumblers, wire and zinc, and for blacksmithing, repairs of machinery, removal of rubbish, sharpening tools, advertising for proposals, and for sales at public auction in Washington. District of Columbia, of condemned property belonging to the Treasury Department, payment of auctioneer fees, and purchase of other absolutely necessary articles, ten thousand dollars. 722 collecting internal revenue.

Collecting internal revenue.

Collectors, etc.

For salaries and expenses of collectors and deputy collectors, including expenses incident to enforcing the provisions of the act of

Vol. 24, p. 209.

August second, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. entitled “An act defining butter, and so forth,” one million eight hundred thousand

Proviso.

Limit.

dollars: Provided, That the number of deputy collectors, gaugers, storekeepers, and clerks employed in the collection of internal revenue shall not be increased, nor shall the salary of said officers and employees be increased beyond the salaries paid during the last fiscal year, exclusive of the number employed under the said act defining butter, and so forth.

Agents, surveyors.

For salaries and expenses of agents and surveyors, for fees and expenses of gaugers, for salaries of storekeepers, and for miscellaneous expenses, one million nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

independent treasury.

Independent Treasury.

Office of assistant treasurer at—

Baltimore.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at Baltimore: For assistant treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars: three clerks, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; three vault watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: in all, twenty-one thousand six hundred dollars.

Boston.

Office of the Assistant Treasurer at Boston: For assistant treasurer, five thousand dollars; for chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; paying-teller, two thousand five hundred dollars; assistant paying-teller, two thousand two hundred dollars; vault clerk, two thousand dollars; receiving-teller, two thousand dollars; first bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; second bookkeeper. one thousand four hundred dollars; specie clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; assistant specie clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; money clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; coupon clerk and redemption clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; receipt clerk and general clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: assistant redemption clerk, one thousand one hundred dollars; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, eight hundred dollars; messenger and chief watchman, one thousand and sixty dollars; three watchmen and janitors, at eight hundred and fifty dollars each; in all, thirty-seven thousand nine hundred and ten dollars.

Chicago.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at Chicago: For assistant treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars: paying-teller, one thousand eight hundred dollars; bookkeeper and receiving-teller, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; three coin, coupon, and currency clerks, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; five clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; one janitor, at six hundred dollars; and three watchmen, seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, twenty-five thousand nine hundred dollars.

Cincinnati.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at Cincinnati: For assistant treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; cashier, two thousand dollars; bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; receiving-teller, one thousand five hundred dollars; check clerk and interest clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; fractional-silver and minor-coin teller, one thousand dollars; two nightwatchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; messenger, six hundred dollars; 723 one watchman, at one hundred and twenty dollars; in all, sixteen thousand five hundred and sixty dollars.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans: For assistant

New Orleans.

treasurer, four thousand dollars; cashier, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: receiving-teller, two thousand dollars; paying-teller, two thousand dollars; bookkeeper, one thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; coin and redemption clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; porter, live hundred dollars; one day-watchman, at seven hundred and twenty dollars: one nightwatchman, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; in all, eighteen thousand and ninety dollars.

Office of the Assistant Treasurer at New York: For assistant

New York.

treasurer, eight thousand dollars; cashier and chief clerk, four thousand two hundred dollars; deputy assistant treasurer, three thousand six hundred dollars; assistant cashier and vault clerk, three thousand two hundred dollars; two chiefs of division, at three thousand one hundred dollars each; chief of division, three thousand dollars; chief paying teller, three thousand dollars; authorities clerk, two thousand six hundred dollars; two chiefs of division, at two thousand four hundred dollars each; bond clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; correspondence clerk, two thousand three hundred dollars; assistant chief of division, two thousand three hundred dollars; two assistant chiefs of division, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars each: assistant paying-teller, two thousand two hundred dollars; general bookkeeper, two thousand two hundred dollars; minor-coin teller, two thousand dollars; three clerks, at two thousand one hundred dollars each; nine clerks, at two thousand dollars each; twelve clerks, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three clerks, at one thousand seven hundred dollars each; eight clerks, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; seven clerks, atone thousand five hundred dollars each; eleven clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; four clerks, atone thousand three hundred dollars each; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; messenger, one thousand three hundred dollars; four messengers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two hall-men. at one thousand dollars each; two porters, at nine hundred dollars each; keeper of the building. one thousand eight hundred dollars: chief detective, one thousand eight hundred dollars; assistant detective, one thousand four hundred dollars; engineer, one thousand and fifty dollars; assistant engineer, eight hundred and twenty dollars; six watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, one hundred and seventy-four thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at Philadelphia: For assistant

Philadelphia.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; for cashier and chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; bookkeeper, two thousand five hundred dollars; chief interest clerk and chief registered-interest clerk, at one thousand nine hundred dollars each; assistant bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars: coin-teller, one thousand seven hundred dollars; redemption clerk and assistant coupon clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: assistant registered-interest clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; assistant to cashier and assistant coin-teller, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; receiving teller, one thousand three hundred dollars; assistant receiving-teller, one thousand two hundred dollars; superintendent, messenger, and chief watchman, one thousand one hundred dollars; four female counters, at nine hundred dollars each; seven watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: in all. thirty-six thousand five hundred and forty dollars.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at Saint Louis. For assistant

Saint Louis.

treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; chief clerk and 724 teller, two thousand five hundred dollars: assistant teller, one thousand eight hundred dollars: bookkeeper, one thousand five hundred dollars; assistant bookkeeper and one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: coin clerk: assistant coin clerk, and messenger at one thousand dollars each: three watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: in all. seventeen thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars.

San Francisco.

Office of Assistant Treasurer at San Francisco: For assistant treasurer, four thousand five hundred dollars; cashier, three thousand dollars; bookkeeper, two thousand five hundred dollars; one chief clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; assistant cashier, receiving-teller, and assistant bookkeeper, at two thousand dollars each; coin-teller and one clerk, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; one messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; and four watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, twenty-seven thousand one hundred and twenty dollars.

Special agents.

For compensation of special agents to examine the books, accounts, and money on hand at the several sub-treasuries and depositaries, including national banks acting as depositaries, under the

R. S., sec. 3649. p. 718.

requirements of section thirty-six hundred and forty-nine of the Revised Statutes of United States, also including examinations of cash accounts at mints, five thousand dollars.

Paper for checks.

For paper for interest, transfer, redemption, pension, and other checks and drafts for the use of the Treasurer of the United States, assistant treasurers, pension agents, disbursing officers, and others, nine thousand dollars.

United States Mints and Assay-Offices.

Mint and assay offices at—

Carson.

Mint at Carson, Nevada: For salary of superintendent, three thousand dollars; for assayer, melter and refiner, and coiner at two thousand five hundred dollars each; assistant assayer, assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, at two thousand dollars each; chief clerk, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; cashier, bookkeeper, and weigh clerk, at two thousand dollars each; abstract clerk and register of deposits, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, twenty-nine thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.

Wages.

For wages of workmen and adjusters, sixty thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Denver, Colo.

Mint at Denver, Colorado: For salary of the assayer in charge, two thousand five hundred dollars; for melter, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; assistant assayer, one thousand four hundred dollars; in all, ten thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.

Wages.

For wages of workmen, fourteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses, six thousand dollars.

New Orleans.

Mint at New Orleans, Louisiana: For salary of superintendent, three thousand five hundred dollars; for the assayer. Melter and refiner, and coiner, three in all, at two thousand five hundred dollars each: cashier and chief clerk, at two thousand dollars each; assistant assayer, assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, one thousand nine hundred dollars each; abstract clerk, bookkeeper, weigh clerk, and assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; register of the deposits, warrant clerk, and assistant weigh clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars 725 each; cashier’s clerk, one thousand one hundred dollars; in all, thirty-one thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.

For wages of workmen and adjusters, seventy-four thousand dollars.

Wages.

For incidental and contingent expenses, including repairs and new

Contingent expenses.

machinery, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Mint at Philadelphia: For salary of the superintendent, four

Philadelphia.

thousand five hundred dollars; for the assayer, melter and refiner, coiner, and engraver, four in all, at three thousand dollars each; assistant assayer, assistant melter and refiner, and assistant coiner, at two thousand dollars each; cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; bookkeeper, abstract clerk, and weigh clerk, at two thousand dollars each: cashier’s clerk, warrant clerk, and register of deposits, at one thousand seven hundred dollars each; assistant weigh clerk and assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each’; in all, forty-one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.

For wages of workmen and adjusters, two hundred and ninety-three

Wages.

thousand dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, including new machinery

Contingent expenses.

and repairs, expenses annual assay commission (and purchases, not exceeding three hundred dollars in value, of specimen coins and ores for the cabinet of the mint), one hundred thousand dollars.

Mint at San Francisco, California: For salary of superintendent,

San Francisco, Cal.

four thousand five hundred dollars; assayer. melter and refiner, and coiner, at three thousand dollars each; chief clerk and cashier, two thousand five hundred dollars each; bookkeeper, abstract clerk, weigh-clerk, warrant clerk, assistant assayer. assistant melter and refiner, assistant coiner, and register of deposits, at two thousand dollars each; cashier’s clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; assayer’s computing clerk, assistant weigh clerk, and superintendent’s computing clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; in all. forty-one thousand one hundred dollars.

For wages of workmen and adjusters, one hundred and seventy

Wages.

thousand dollars. For incidental and contingent expenses, forty thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses. Boise City.

Assay-Office at Boise City, Idaho Territory: For assayer, who shall also perform the duties of melter, two thousand dollars; one clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, three thousand two hundred dollars.

For incidental and contingent expenses, including labor, seven

Contingent expenses.

thousand five hundred dollars. For repairs of building, including new fence and renovating grounds, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Assay-Office at Charlotte, North Carolina: For assayer

Charlotte.

and melter, one thousand five hundred dollars; assistant assayer, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; in all, two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

For incidental and contingent expenses, including labor, two thousand

Contingent expenses.

dollars.

Assay-Office at Helena, Montana: For salary of assayer in

Helena.

charge, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; melter, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; in all. seven thousand seven hundred dollars.

For wages of workmen, twelve thousand dollars.

Wages.

Contingent expenses.

New York.

For incidental and contingent expenses, five thousand dollars.

Assay-Office at New York For salary of superintendent, four thousand five hundred dollars; for assayer and for melter and refiner, at three thousand dollars each: chief clerk, assistant melter and refiner, and weighing clerk, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; bookkeeper, two thousand three hundred and fifty dollars; 726 warrant clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; cashier, two thousand dollars; bar clerk, abstract clerk, and assayer’s computation clerk, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; assistant weigh clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars: register of deposits, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: assayer’s first assistant, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: assayer’s second assistant, two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars; assayer’s third assistant, two thousand dollars; in all, thirty-nine thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Wages.

For wages of workmen, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses, ten thousand dollars.

Saint Louis.

Assay-Office at Saint Louis, Missouri: For assayer in charge, two thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all, three thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses, including labor, two thousand four hundred dollars.

Government in the Territories.

Territories.

Alaska.

Pay of governor, etc.

Territory of Alaska: For salary of governor, three thousand dollars; judge. three thousand dollars; attorney, marshal, and clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars each; four commissioners, one thousand dollars each: four deputy marshals, seven hundred and fifty dollars each; in all, twenty thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For incidental and contingent expenses of the Territory, stationery. lights, and fuel, to be expended under the direction of the governor, two thousand dollars.

Arizona.

Territory of Arizona: For salary of governor, two thousand

Pay of governor, etc.

six hundred dollars; chief justice and two associate judges, at three thousand dollars each: secretary, one thousand eight hundred dollars; interpreter and translator in the executive office, five hundred dollars; in all. thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars.

Legislative expenses.

For legislative expenses, namely: For rent, messenger, postage, stationery, fuel, lights, printing, and incidental expenses for secretary’s office, two thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the governor, five hundred dollars.

Dakota.

Pay of governor, etc.

Territory of Dakota: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred dollars; chief justice and seven associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, twenty-eight thousand four hundred dollars.

Legislative expenses.

For legislative expenses, namely: Stationery and blanks for secretary’s office, fuel and lights, messenger and porter and care of Government property, clerk in secretary’s office, repairs and purchase of furniture, and incidental expenses, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses, to be expended by the governor, five hundred dollars.

Idaho.

Pay of governor, etc.

Territory of Idaho: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred dollars; chief justice and two associate judges, at three thousand dollars each: and secretary at one thousand eight hundred dollars, thirteen thousand four hundred dollars.

Legislative expenses.

For legislative expenses, namely: For fuel for secretary’s office, official printing and stationery, rent of office for secretary and clerk, library, document and storage rooms, furniture for secretary’s office, ice, clerk hire, messenger and porter, carpet and furniture for clerk’s office, oil. lamps, brooms, and dusters, postage and rent of post-office box. seals, repairs to furniture, and incidental expenses, two thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses, to be expended by the governor, five hundred dollars.

Montana.

Pay of governor, etc.

Territory of Montana: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred dollars; chief justice and three associate judges, at three 727 thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, sixteen thousand four hundred dollars.

For legislative expenses, namely: For clerk, porter and messenger,

Legislative expenses.

for rent of office and storage room, postage, stationery, official printing, fuel and lights, furniture and repairs on furniture, and telegraphing, for secretary’s office, two thousand dollars.

For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the

Contingent expenses.

governor, five hundred dollars.

Territory of New Mexico: For salary of governor, two thousand

New Mexico.

Pay of governor, etc.

six hundred dollars; chief justice and three associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; and interpreter and translator in the executive office, at five hundred dollars, sixteen thousand nine hundred dollars.

For legislative expenses, namely: For light, fuel, ice, casing, carpets

Legislative expenses.

and furniture, stationery and record-books, printing, postage, clerk, messenger and porter, and incidentals in secretary’s office, two thousand dollars.

For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the

Contingent expenses.

governor, five hundred dollars.

Territory of Utah: For salary of governor, two thousand six

Utah.

Pay of governor, etc.

hundred dollars; chief justice and three associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, sixteen thousand four hundred dollars.

For legislative expenses, namely: For per diem of members and

Legislative expenses.

officers of the legislative assembly, eleven thousand nine hundred and forty dollars; mileage of members, one thousand two hundred dollars stationery, temporary clerk-hire, rent of halls and committee rooms, gas and of her miscellaneous expenses, contingent expenses of secretary’s office, five thousand one hundred and ten dollars; printing bills, laws, and journals, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; in all. twenty-two thousand dollars.

For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the

Contingent expenses.

governor, five hundred dollars.

For the salaries of the five commissioners appointed under an act

Utah Commission.

Vol. 22, p. 82.

entitled “An act to amend section fifty-three hundred and fifty-two of the Revised Statutes of the United States in reference to bigamy, and for other purposes,” approved March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, at five thousand dollars each, twenty-five thousand dollars.

For the following expenses of the commission, namely: For traveling

Expenses.

expenses, printing, stationery, clerk-hire, and office-rent, eight thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That out of this sum the

Proviso.

Secretary.

commission is hereby authorized to pay the secretary of the Territory, who is its secretary and disbursing agent, a reasonable sum for such service, not exceeding three hundred dollars, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety.

For compensation of the officers of election, including contingent

Election officers, etc.

expenses, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Territory of Washington: For salary of governor, two thousand

Washington.

Pay of governor, etc.

six hundred dollars; chief justices and three associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, sixteen thousand four hundred dollars.

For legislative expenses, namely: For per diem of members of the

Legislative expenses.

Territorial legislature and officers thereof, eleven thousand nine hundred and forty dollars; for mileage, three thousand dollars; legislative printing, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars: for repairing capitol building, legislative hall, and council chamber, repairing furniture, carpets, and matting, and for lights, fuel, stationery, and for other incidental expenses of the legislature, rent of secretary’s office, hire of messenger, light, fuel, stationery, postage, office furniture, repairs, and other incidentals, three thousand three hundred and ten dollars; in all, twenty-two thousand dollars.

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Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the governor, five hundred dollars.

Wyoming.

Pay of governor, etc.

Territory of Wyoming: For salary of governor, two thousand six hundred dollars: chief justice and two associate judges, at three thousand dollars each; and secretary, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, thirteen thousand four hundred dollars.

Legislative expenses.

For legislative expenses, namely: For per diem of officers and members of the council and house of representatives, eleven thousand nine hundred and forty dollars; for mileage of members, three thousand dollars: printing laws, journals, and bills, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; fitting up halls, removing furniture, rent of halls and committee-rooms, new carpets, furniture, repairing, stationery and record-books for legislative assembly, fuel and lights, legislative halls and committee-rooms, temporary clerk-hire, secretary’s office, during and after session; clerk, porter, and messenger, for rent of office, postage, stationery, official printing, fuel and lights, three thousand three hundred and ten dollars; in all, twenty-two thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the Territory, to be expended by the governor, five hundred dollars.

WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

Pay of Secretary, clerks, etc.

For compensation of the Secretary of War, eight thousand dollars; one chief clerk, at two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars: one disbursing clerk, at two thousand dollars; three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; one stenographer, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; five clerks of class four: five clerks of class three, one clerk of class three, or stenographer, for the retired General of the Army, at one thousand six hundred dollars to be selected by him; nine clerks of class two; twenty-one clerks of class one; seven clerks, at one thousand dollars each; four messengers; seven assistant messengers; eight laborers; carpenter, one thousand dollars; foreman of laborers, one thousand dollars; one hostler, six hundred dollars; two hostlers, at five hundred and forty dollars: and one watchman, at five hundred and forty dollars; in all. one hundred and one thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars

Adjutant-General’s office.

In the Office of the Adjutant-General: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars; twenty-five clerks of class four; thirty-seven clerks of class three; sixty-nine clerks of class two; three hundred and sixty-six clerks of class one; sixteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five messengers; forty-four assistant messengers; three watchmen; three laborers; in all, six hundred and

Assignment for pension. etc., claims.

ninety-eight thousand and twenty dollars. And not less than two hundred of the clerks in the office of the Adjutant-General shall be exclusively engaged in preparing and making reports to expedite the settlement of pension applications and soldiers claims.

Inspector-General’s office.

In the Office of the Inspector-General: For one clerk of class four; one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger; in all, three thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars.

Judge-Advocate-General’s office.

Judge-Advocate-General’s Department: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars; two clerks of class three: four clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: one copyist; one messenger; and one assistant messenger; in all, thirteen thousand four hundred and sixty dollars.

Signal Office.

In the Signal Office: For professor of meteorology, four thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars: three assistant professors of meteorology, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two clerks of class four; bibliographer and librarian, one thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks of class three; chief draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; foreman of printing, one thousand 729 four hundred dollars; five clerks of class two; lithographer, one thousand two hundred dollars; chief mechanic, one thousand two hundred dollars: two draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two telegraph operators, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; forty clerks of class one, including not more than three stenographers; two telegraph operators, at one thousand dollars each; twenty-six clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two telegraph operators, at nine hundred dollars each: ten clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; three copyists (or typewriters, one of whom to be a translator). at eight hundred and forty dollars each; five skilled artisans, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; two messengers; six copyists (or typewriters), at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; two assistant messengers (or janitors), at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; two watchmen: battery-man, seven hundred and twenty dollars; carpenter, six hundred and sixty dollars; five laborers; two copyists, at six hundred dollars each; four laborers (or assistant janitors), at six hundred dollars each; three messengers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; two stitchers and folders, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; two laborers, at four hundred and fifty dollars each; two messengers, at four hundred and twenty dollars each; for temporary employment of copyists, at not exceeding one dollar and fifty cents per diem, and for such other services as the Secretary of War may deem necessary in the office of the Chief Signal Officer, at Washington, District of Columbia, to carry into effect the appropriations made for the support of the Signal Service, two thousand three hundred and forty dollars; in all, one hundred and fifty-three thousand nine hundred and sixty dollars.

In the Office of the Quartermaster-General: One chief

Quartermaster General’s office.

clerk, at two thousand dollars; thirteen clerks of class four: eleven clerks of class three; twenty-four clerks of class two; thirty-six clerks of class one; ten clerks, at one thousand dollars each; six skilled typewriters, at one thousand dollars each; one female messenger, at four hundred and eighty dollars: four messengers; nine assistant messengers; two laborers; one civil engineer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant civil engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, one hundred and fifty-six thousand four hundred and forty dollars.

In the Office of’ the Commissary-General: One chief clerk,

Commissary-General’s office.

at two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three; four clerks of class two: fourteen clerks of class one; nine clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two assistant messengers; two laborers; in all, forty-two thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars.

In the Office of the Surgeon-General: One chief clerk, at

Surgeon-General’s office.

two thousand dollars: twenty-four clerks of class four; thirty-two clerks of class three; sixty-two clerks of class two; one hundred and seventy-two clerks of class one; eighty-nine clerics, at one thousand dollars each: one anatomist, at one thousand six hundred dollars; two engineers, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; two assistant engineers, for night duty, at nine hundred dollars each; two firemen; one skilled mechanic, one thousand dollars; sixteen assistant messengers; one messenger-boy. at three hundred and sixty dollars; six watchmen; two superintendents of buildings, at two hundred and fifty dollars each; and sixteen laborers; in all, five hundred and fourteen thousand five hundred dollars. And not less than two hundred and eighty of the clerks in the Surgeon-General’s Office shall

Assignment for pension work.

be exclusively engaged in preparing and making reports to expedite the settlement of pension applications called for by the Commissioner of Pensions.

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Ordnance office.

In the Office of the Chief of Ordnance: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars; three clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; two clerks of class two; twenty-two clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two messengers; one assistant messenger, one laborer, in all, forty-four thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars.

Pay master-General’s once.

In the Office of the Paymaster-General: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars; six clerks of class four; seven clerks of class three; ten clerks of class two; seven clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one assistant messenger; and five laborers; in all, fifty-two thousand four hundred and twenty dollars.

Office of Chief of Engineers.

In the Office of the Chief of Engineers: One chief clerk, at two thousand dollars; four clerks of class four; two clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger; and two laborers; in all. twenty-three thousand two hundred and forty dollars.

Draughtsmen, etc.

And the services of skilled draughtsman, civil engineers, and such other services as the Secretary of War may deem necessary may he employed in the office of the Chief of Engineers to carry into effect the various appropriations for rivers and harbors, fortifications, and surveys for military defenses, to be paid from such appropriations:

Proviso.

Limit.

Provided, That the expenditures on this account for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, shall not exceed sixty thousand dollars; and that the Secretary of War, shall each year, in the annual estimates, report to Congress the number of persons so employed and the amount paid to each.

Records of the Rebellion.

Office of Publication of Records of the Rebellion: For one agent, two thousand dollars; three clerks of class four, two of whom shall be employed on the general index; three clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; three clerks of class one; three copyists, at nine hundred dollars each; one pressman and compositor, one thousand two hundred dollars; one compositor, one thousand dollars; two copy-holders, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers; two watchmen; and one laborer, at six hundred dollars; in all. twenty-seven thousand three hundred and eighty dollars.

Postage.

For postage-stamps for the War Department and its bureaus, as required under the Postal Union, to prepay postage on matters addressed to Postal Union countries, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the War Department and its bureaus, expenses of horses and wagons to be used only for official purposes; purchase of professional and scientific books, blank-books, pamphlets, newspapers, maps, furniture, and repairs to same, carpets, matting, oilcloth, tile-cases, towels, ice, brooms, soap, sponges, fuel, gas, and heating apparatus for and repairs to building (outside of the State, War, and Navy Department Building), occupied by the Adjutant-General’s Office, the Surgeon-General’s Office, the Signal Office, and the office of Records of the Rebellion; freight and express charges, and for other absolutely necessary expenses, fifty-five thousand dollars.

Stationery.

For stationery for the War Department and its bureaus and offices, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Rent.

For rent of buildings for use of the War Department, as follows: For medical dispensary, Surgeon-General’s Office, one thousand dollars; for the Rebellion Record Office, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, two thousand two hundred dollars.

Public Buildings and Grounds.

Public buildings and grounds.

Clerk, messenger.

For clerk in the office of Public Buildings and Grounds, one thousand six hundred dollars; and for messenger in the same office, eight hundred and forty dollars.

Gardener.

For the public gardener, one thousand eight hundred dollars. 731 For overseers, draughtsman, foremen, mechanics, gardeners, and

Overseers, etc.

laborers employed in the public grounds, thirty thousand dollars. For watchman in Franklin Square, six hundred and sixty dollars.

Watchmen.

For watchman in Lafayette Square, six hundred and sixty dollars. For two day watchmen in Smithsonian Grounds, at six hundred and sixty dollars each, one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. For two night watchmen in Smithsonian Grounds, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars. For one watchman for Judiciary Square, and one for Lincoln Square and adjacent reservations, at six hundred and sixty dollars each, one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. For one watchman for Iowa Circle; one watchman for Thomas Circle and neighboring reservations; one for Rawlins Square and Washington Circle; one for Dupont Circle and neighboring reservations; one for McPherson and Farragut Squares; one for Stanton Square and neighboring reservations; two for Henry Square, Seaton Square, and reservations east to Botanic Garden; one for Mount Vernon Square and adjacent reservations; one for greenhouse at the nursery; one for grounds south of Executive Mansion; eleven in all, at six hundred and sixty dollars each, seven thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. For one night watchman for Henry Square, Seaton Square, and reservations east to Botanic Garden, at seven hundred and twenty dollars. For contingent and incidental expenses, five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses.

State, War, and Navy Department Building.

State. War, and Navy Department Building.

Office of the superintendent: One clerk of class one, one chief engineer,

Superintendent’s office.

at one thousand two hundred dollars; eight assistant engineers, at one thousand dollars each; one captain of the watch, one thousand two hundred dollars; two lieutenants of the watch, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; fifty-eight watchmen; one carpenter, one thousand dollars: one machinist, at nine hundred dollars: one plumber, at nine hundred dollars; one painter, at nine hundred dol tars; four skilled laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty-four firemen; ten conductors of elevators, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty laborers; and eighty charwomen; in all. one hundred and eighteen thousand five hundred dollars.

For fuel, lights, miscellaneous items, and repairs, forty-two thousand

Fuel lights, etc.

five hundred dollars.

NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Navy Department.

For compensation of the Secretary of the Navy, eight thousand

Pay of Secretary, clerks, etc.

dollars; for chief clerk of the Navy department, two thousand five hundred dollars; one disbursing clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two clerks of class four; one clerk of class four in charge of tiles and records; two clerks of class three; one stenographer, at one thousand six hundred dollars (office of naval intelligence); one clerk of class two; four clerks of class one: two clerks, at one thousand dollars each: telegraph operator, at one thousand dollars; one carpenter, at nine hundred dollars; two messengers: three assistant messengers; two messenger-boys, at four hundred and twenty dollars each; one messenger-boy, at two hundred and forty dollars; one laborer: one clerk of class two and one laborer (for Inspection Board); one clerk of class one (for Examining and Retiring Board); three clerks of class four; one clerk of class three and two clerks of class two (for office of detail); in all, fifty-one thousand six hundred and ninety dollars.

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Bureau of Yards and Docks.

Bureau of Yards and Docks: For one chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one draughtsman and clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class four; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, ten thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars.

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting: For chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class four; two clerks of class two; three clerks of class one; two copyists; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, thirteen thousand one hundred and eighty dollars.

Bureau of Navigation.

Bureau of Navigation: For chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one copyist; one assistant messenger; three laborers; in all, nine thousand six hundred dollars.

Naval Records of the Rebellion.

For the Compilation of the Naval Records of the War of the Rebellion: For the following employees, to be selected by reason of special aptitude for the work by the Secretary of the Navy, namely: Two clerks of class four; two clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: and four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, nine thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars.

Library.

Library of the Navy Department: One clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger: one laborer; in all, two thousand three hundred and eighty dollars.

Nautical Almanac.

Nautical Almanac Office: For the following assistants, namely: Three, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: two, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two, at one thousand dollars each; and one copyist and typewriter, nine hundred dollars; one assistant messenger; one laborer; in all, fifteen thousand four hundred and eighty dollars.

Computers.

For pay of computers on piecework in preparing for publication the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac, and improving the Tables of the Planets, eight thousand four hundred dollars.

Hydrographic Office,

Hydrographic Office: For two clerks of class two: one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger; one watchman; in all, five thousand four hundred and forty dollars.

Services.

For draughtsmen, engravers, assistants, computers, custodian of archives, copyists, copperplate printers, printers’ apprentices, and laborers in the Hydrographic Office, forty thousand dollars.

Materials, etc.

For purchase of copperplates, steel-plates, chart-paper, electro-typing copperplates; cleaning copperplates, ink, and other materials for printing; charts and drawing-paper; tools, instruments, and materials for drawing and engraving charts, materials for and mounting charts; expert work in compiling and arranging data for charts, sailing directions, and other nautical publications; reduction of drawings by photography; photo-lithographing charts for immediate use; transfers of photo-lithographic and other charts to copper; repairs to printing-presses, and other furniture and tools; extra drawing and engraving; translating from foreign languages; purchase of foreign and other charts and hydrographic works for the use of the vessels of the Navy, and freight and express charges on same, as well as on the material before named; purchase of drawing-paper, drawing-materials, surveying instruments, and care and repairs of same, to be furnished naval vessels engaged in surveying; expert marine, meteorological, and other work in the preparation of the Pilot Chart and supplements, and the printing and mailing of the same: and purchase of works and periodicals relating to hydrography, marine, meteorology, navigation, and surveying, thirty thousand dollars.

Rent.

For rent of building for printing-presses, draughtsmen and engravers, storage of copperplates and materials used in the construction 733 and printing of charts, and for repairs and heating of the same, and for gas, water, and telephone rates, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent expenses of branch offices at Boston, New York. Philadelphia,

Continent expenses, branch offices.

Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, New Orleans. San Francisco, and Portland. Oregon, including furniture, fuel, lights, rent, and care of offices, carfare and ferriage in visiting merchant vessels, freight, express, telegrams and other necessary expenses incurred in collecting the latest information for the Pilot Chart, and for other purposes for which the offices were established, twelve thousand dollars.

Naval Observatory: For pay of three assistant astronomers,

Naval Observatory.

one at two thousand dollars and two at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; one clerk of class four; one instrument-maker, one thousand five hundred dollars; two computers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four watchmen, including one for new Naval Observatory grounds; two skilled laborers, one at one thousand dollars and one at seven hundred and twenty dollars; and seven laborers; in all, twenty thousand five hundred and twenty dollars.

For miscellaneous computations, one thousand two hundred dollars. For apparatus and instruments, and for repairs of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars. For books, engravings, photographs, fixtures, and periodicals for the library, one thousand dollars. For repairs to buildings, fixtures, and fences, fuel, gas, furniture, chemicals, stationery, freight, foreign postage, expressage, fertilizers, plants, and all contingent expenses, four thousand five hundred dollars. For payment to Smithsonian Institution for freight on Observatory publications sent to foreign countries, one hundred and thirty-six dollars.

Bureau of Ordnance: For chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred

Bureau of Ordnance.

dollars: draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars: one copyist; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, twelve thousand four hundred and eighty dollars.

Bureau of Construction and Repair: For chief clerk, one

Bureau of Construction and Repair.

thousand eight hundred dollars; draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, one thousand four hundred dollars: one clerk of class four; one clerk of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, thirteen thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars.

Bureau of Steam-Engineering: For chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Steam-Engineering.

eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; one assistant messenger; and two laborers; one chief draughtsman, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one assistant draughts-man, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant draughts-man, at one thousand dollars; in all, eleven thousand and ninety dollars.

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: For chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

eight hundred dollars; two clerks of class four: four clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; two stenographers, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; eleven clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two copyists; one assistant messenger: and two laborers; in all, thirty-seven thousand eight hundred and forty dollars.

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: For chief clerk, one thousand

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; one clerk of 734 class two; one clerk of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant messenger: and one laborer: one janitor, six hundred dollars; one laborer, four hundred and eighty dollars (for Naval Dispensary); in all, nine thousand four hundred and sixty dollars.

Judge-Advocate General.

Judge-Advocate-General, United States Navy: For two clerks of class four; one clerk of class three; three clerks of class one; one clerk, at one thousand dollars; one copyist, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one laborer; in all, eleven thousand one hundred and eighty dollars.

Books, etc.

For professional books and periodicals for Department library, one thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For stationery, furniture, newspapers, plans, drawings, drawing materials, horses and wagons to be used only for official purposes, freight, expressage, postage, and other absolutely necessary expenses of the Navy Department and its various Bureaus and offices, twelve thousand dollars.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Department of the Interior.

Pay of Secretary, assistants, clerks, etc.

For compensation of the Secretary of the Interior, eight thousand dollars; First Assistant Secretary, four thousand five hundred dollars; Assistant Secretary, four thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars, and two hundred and fifty dollars additional as superintendent of the Patent Office building; three members of a

Board of Pension Appeals.

Board of Pension Appeals, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, at two thousand dollars each; one special inspector, connected with the administration of the public land service, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior and to be subject to his direction, at two thousand five hundred dollars; one superintendent of documents. two thousand dollars; six clerks, chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each, one of whom shall be disbursing clerk; for one private secretary to the Secretary of the Interior, one thousand eight hundred dollars; five clerks of class four; one census clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; seven clerks of class three; one clerk of class three (custodian), who shall give bond in such sum as the Secretary of the Interior may determine; one bookkeeper for custodian, one thousand two hundred dollars: eight clerks of class two: sixteen clerks of class one, two of whom shall be stenographers or typewriters; one returns-office clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars: one female clerk, to be designated by the President, to sign land patents, one thousand two hundred dollars; four clerks, at one thousand dollars each; nine copyists: one telephone operator, six

Messengers.

hundred dollars; three messengers; nine assistant messengers; fourteen laborers; two skilled mechanics, one at nine hundred dollars and one at seven hundred and twenty dollars; two carpenters, at nine hundred dollars each; one laborer, at six hundred dollars; four packers, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; one conductor of elevator, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; four charwomen;

Watchmen.

for one captain of the watch, one thousand dollars; forty watchmen; additional to two watchmen acting as lieutenants of watchmen, at one hundred and twenty dollars each; one engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars; assistant engineer, one thousand dollars; and six firemen; in all. one hundred and seventy-six thousand nine hundred and ninety dollars.

Office of Assistant Attorney-General.

Office of Assistant Attorney-General: For one law clerk, at two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; one law clerk, at two thousand five hundred dollars; one law clerk, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: thirteen law clerks, at two thousand dollars each; two clerks of class three, one of whom shall act as stenographer in all, thirty-six thousand seven hundred dollars.

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For per diem in lieu of subsistence of one special inspector connected

Per diem, etc., Inspectors of public lands.

with the administration of the public-land service, while traveling on duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses of transportation, two thousand five hundred dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

General Land Office: For the Commissioner of the General

General Land Office.

Commissioner, etc.

Land Office, four thousand dollars; one assistant commissioner, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be authorized to sign such letters, papers, and documents and to perform such other duties as may be directed by the Commissioner, and shall act as Commissioner in the absence of that officer or in case of a vacancy in the office of Commissioner, three thousand dollars: chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two law clerks, at two thousand two hundred dollars each; three inspectors of surveyors-general and district land offices, at two thousand dollars each; recorder, two thousand dollars: three principal clerks, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; two law examiners, at two thousand dollars each; ten principal examiners of laud claims and contests, at two thousand dollars each; forty clerks of class four; sixty clerks of class three; seventy clerks of class two; seventy-five clerks of class one; fifty-five clerks, at one thousand dollars each; and fifty copyists; nine assistant messengers; twelve laborers: and six packers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, five hundred and twenty-five thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars.

For per diem in lieu of subsistence of inspectors and of clerks detailed

Per diem, etc., investigations.

to investigate fraudulent land entries, trespassers on the public lands, and cases of official misconduct, while traveling on duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior, not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses of transportation, ten thousand dollars.

For law-books for the law library of the General Land Office, five

Law books.

hundred dollars.

For connected and separate United States and other maps prepared

Maps.

in the General Land Office, fifteen thousand dollars: and one-third of the copies of said maps shall be delivered to the Senate and two-thirds to the House of Representatives for distribution.

Indian Office: For the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, four

Indian Office.

Commissioner, etc.

thousand dollars: assistant commissioner, who shall also perform the duties of chief clerk, three thousand dollars: one financial clerk, at two thousand dollars; chief of division, at two thousand dollars; one principal bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars: five clerks of class four, one of whom shall have charge of the educational division: eight clerks of class three: one draughtsman, at one thousand six hundred dollars: one stenographer, at one thousand six hundred dollars; ten clerks of class two; eighteen clerks of class one; nine clerks, at one thousand dollars each; twelve copyists; one messenger; two assistant messengers: one laborer; one messenger boy, at three hundred and sixty dollars; and two charwomen; in all, ninety-six thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars.

Pension Office: For the Commissioner of Pensions, five thousand

Pension Office.

Commissioner, etc.

dollars; first deputy commissioner, three thousand six hundred dollars; second deputy commissioner, three thousand six hundred dollars: chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: assistant chief clerk, two thousand dollars; medical referee, three thousand dollars; assistant medical referee, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; two qualified surgeons, who shall be experts in their profession, at two thousand dollars each: eighteen medical examiners, who shall be surgeons of education, skill, and experience in their profession, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: 736 twelve chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; law clerk, two thousand dollars; forty-five principal examiners for review board, at two thousand dollars each; twenty-four assistant chiefs of division, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three stenographers, at one thousand six hundred dollars each: seventy-four clerks of class four: ninety-five clerks of class three: three hundred and seventy-two clerks of class two; three hundred and sixty-one clerks of class one; two hundred clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one superintendent of buildings, one thousand four hundred dollars; two engineers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; eighty-five copyists; twenty-five messengers; twenty messenger boys, at four hundred dollars each; one captain of the watch, eight hundred and forty dollars: three sergeants of the watch, at seven hundred and fifty dollars each: twenty watchmen; three firemen; twenty-five laborers; and five charwomen, at four hundred dollars each; in all, one million eight hundred and eight thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Per diem etc., insvestigations.

For per diem, when absent from home and traveling on duty outside the District of Columbia, for special examiners or other persons employed in the Pension Office, detailed for the purpose of making special investigations pertaining to the Pension Office, in lieu of expenses for subsistence, not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual and necessary expenses for transportation and assistance,

Provisos.

two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That five

Supervising examiners.

special examiners. or clerks detailed and acting as supervising examiners, and special examiners or clerks detailed as such, not exceeding three in number, with headquarters in the District of Columbia, may be allowed, in addition to their salaries and in lieu of per diem and all expenses for subsistence, a sum not exceeding nine

Limit.

hundred dollars each per annum: Provided further, That the salary and such allowance to each shall in no case exceed two thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

Additional special examiners.

For an additional force of one hundred and fifty special examiners for one year, at a salary of one thousand four hundred dollars each, two hundred and ten thousand dollars; and no person so appointee shall be employed in the State from which he is appointed; and any of those now employed in the Pension Office or as special examiners may be reappointed if they be found to be qualified.

Per diem, etc.

For per diem in lieu of subsistence for one hundred and fifty additional special examiners above provided for, while traveling on duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior, not exceeding three dollars per day. and for actual and necessary expenses for transportation and assistance, one hundred and ninety thousand dollars.

Patent Office.

Commissioner, etc.

United States Patent Office: For the Commissioner of the Patent Office, five thousand dollars; for assistant commissioner, three thousand dollars; for chief clerk, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one law clerk, at two thousand dollars; three examiners-in-chief, at three thousand dollars each; examiner of interferences, two thousand five hundred dollars; thirty principal examiners, two thousand four hundred dollars each; thirty-two first assistant examiners, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each: thirty-six second assistant examiners, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; forty-one third assistant examiners, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; fifty fourth assistant examiners, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one financial clerk, two thousand dollars, who shall give bonds in such amount as the Secretary of the Interior may determine; one librarian, two thousand dollars; three chiefs of division, at two thousand dollars each; three assistant chiefs of division, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three clerks of class four, one of whom shall act as application clerk; one machinist, one thousand six hundred dollars; five clerks of class three, one of whom shall be 737 translator of languages; twelve clerks of class two; fifty clerks of class one; one skilled laborer, one thousand two hundred dollars; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; four draughtsmen, at one thousand dollars each; one messenger and property clerk, one thousand dollars; twenty-five permanent clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five model attendants, at one thousand dollars each; ten model attendants, at eight hundred dollars each; sixty copyists, five of whom may be copyists of drawings; four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: ninety-two skilled laborers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each: forty-five laborers, at six hundred dollars each; forty laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; fifteen messenger boys, at three hundred and sixty dollars each; in all, six hundred and fifty-eight thousand and seventy dollars.

For purchase of books, and expenses of transporting publications

Books, etc.

of patents issued by the Patent Office to foreign Governments, three • thousand dollars. For photolithographing or otherwise producing plates for the

Official Gazette.

Official Gazette, forty-four thousand dollars. For photolithographing or otherwise producing copies of drawings

Photolithographing, etc.

of the weekly issues of patents, for producing copies of designs, trademarks, and pending applications, and for the reproduction of exhausted copies; said photolithographing or otherwise producing plates and copies referred to in this and the preceding paragraph to be done under the supervision of the Commissioner of Patents, and in the city of Washington, if it can there be done at reasonable rates; and the Commissioner of Patents, under the direction of the secretary of the Interior, shall be authorized to make contracts therefor, ninety thousand dollars. For investigating the question of the public use or sale of inventions

Investigating use. etc., of inventions, etc

for two years or more prior to filing applications for patents, and for expenses attending defense of suits instituted against the Commissioner of Patents, five hundred dollars. For the share of the United States in the expense of conducting

International Bureau, Industrial Property.

the International Bureau at Berne, Switzerland, eight hundred dollars.

Bureau of Education: For the Commissioner of Education, three

Bureau of Education.

Commissioner, etc.

thousand dollars; collector and compiler of statistics, two thousand four hundred dollars; chief clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; one statistician, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two clerks of class three; one translator, one thousand six hundred dollars: four clerks of class two; six clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; seven copyists; one skilled laborer, eight hundred and forty dollars; two copyists, at eight hundred dollars each; one copyist, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one assistant messenger; two laborers; two laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; one laborer, at four hundred dollars: and one laborer, at three hundred and sixty dollars; in all. forty-five thousand four hundred and twenty dollars.

For books for library, current educational periodicals, other current

Books.

publications, and completing valuable sets of periodicals, one thousand dollars. For collecting statistics for special reports and circulars of information,

Statistics.

two thousand five hundred dollars. For the distribution and exchange of educational documents, and

Distributing, etc., documents.

for the collection, exchange, and cataloguing of educational apparatus and appliances, articles of school furniture, and models of school buildings illustrative of foreign and domestic systems and methods of education, and for repairing the same, two thousand dollars.

Office of Commissioner of Railroads: For Commissioner,

Commissioner of Railroads.

four thousand five hundred dollars; bookkeeper, two thousand four hundred dollars; railroad engineer, two thousand five hundred dollars; 738 one assistant bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk of class three; one copyist; and one assistant messenger; in all, fourteen thousand four hundred and twenty dollars.

For examination of books and accounts of certain subsidized railroad companies, and inspecting roads, shops, machinery, and equipments of same, three thousand dollars.

Architect of the Capitol.

Office of the Architect of the Capitol: For Architect, four thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk of class four; one draughtsman, one thousand eight hundred dollars; compensation to disbursing clerk, one thousand dollars: one assistant messenger; person in charge of heating apparatus of the Congressional Library and Supreme Court, eight hundred and sixty-four dollars; one laborer in charge of water-closet in central portion of the Capitol, six hundred and sixty dollars; and for three laborers for cleaning rotunda, corridors. and dome, at six hundred and sixty dollars each; for the pay of seven watchmen employed on the Capitol Grounds, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; in all. nineteen thousand two hundred and four dollars.

Geological Survey.

Director, etc.

Office of the Director of the Geological Survey: For Director, six thousand dollars; executive officer, three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; chief disbursing clerk, two thousand four hundred dollars; librarian, two thousand dollars; one photographer, two thousand dollars; three assistant photographers. one at nine hundred dollars, one at seven hundred and twenty dollars, and one at four hundred and eighty dollars: two clerks of class one: one clerk, at one thousand dollars; four clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; four copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one watchman, at eight hundred and. forty dollars; four watchmen, at six hundred dollars each; one janitor, at six hundred dollars; four messengers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each: in all, thirty-five thousand five hundred and forty dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses of the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and the Bureaus, offices, and buildings of the Interior Department, including the Civil Service Commission: For furniture, carpets, ice, lumber, hardware, dry-goods, advertising, telegraphing, expressage, wagons and harness, food and shoeing for horses, diagrams. awnings, constructing model and other cases, cases for drawings, file-holders, repairs of cases and furniture, and other absolutely necessary expenses, including fuel and lights, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Stationery.

For stationery for the Department of the Interior and its several Bureaus and offices, including the Civil Service Commission and the Geological Survey, fifty thousand dollars.

Books.

For new books and books to complete broken sets, five hundred dollars.

Rent.

For rent of buildings for the Interior Department, namely: For the Bureau of Education, four thousand dollars; Geological Survey, ten thousand dollars; Indian Office, five thousand five hundred dollars; General Land Office, one thousand five hundred dollars; in all. twenty-one thousand dollars.

Postage.

For postage-stamps for the Interior Department and its Bureaus, as required under the Postal Union, to prepay postage on matter addressed to Postal-Union countries, four thousand dollars.

Official Register.

For the preparation of the Official Register of the United States, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, including editing, proofreading, and indexing, four thousand dollars. Surveyors-General and their Clerks.

Surveyors-general.

Arizona.

For surveyor-general of the Territory of Arizona, two thousand five hundred dollars; and. for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all, five thousand five hundred dollars.739 For rent of office for the surveyor-general, pay of messenger, fuel, books, stationery. and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of California, two thousand seven hundred

California.

and fifty dollars; and for the clerks in his office, ten thousand dollars; in all, twelve thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, two thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of the State of Colorado, two thousand five

Colorado.

hundred dollars: and for the clerks in his office, six thousand dollars; in all, eight thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Dakota, two thousand

Dakota.

dollars; and for the clerks in his office, seven thousand dollars; in all. nine thousand dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of Minnesota, one thousand eight hundred

Minnesota.

dollars; and for the clerks in his office, two thousand dollars; in all, three thousand eight hundred dollars. For fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of Florida, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

Florida.

Idaho.

Louisiana.

dollars; and for the clerks in his office, five thousand dollars; in all six thousand eight hundred dollars. For fuel, books, stationery, messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand two hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of Montana, two thousand

Montana.

five hundred dollars: and for the clerks in his office, six thousand dollars; in all eight thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, binding, restoration of plats, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, two thousand dollars. For surveyor-general of Nevada, one thousand eight hundred dollars:

Nevada.

and for the clerks in his office, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, four thousand three hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, eight hundred dollars. For surveyor-general of the Territory of New Mexico, two thousand

New Mexico.

five hundred dollars: and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all, five thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, pay of messenger, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars; and the Secretary of the Interior shall, if practicable. provide accommodations for the office of the surveyor-general of New Mexico in the building belonging to the United States in Santa Fe. 740

Oregon.

For surveyor-general of Oregon, one thousand eight hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all, four thousand eight hundred dollars. . For fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expanses, one thousand dollars.

Utah.

For surveyor-general of the Territory of Utah, two thousand five hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all, five thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, pay of messenger, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, one thousand four hundred dollars.

Washington.

For surveyor-general of the Territory of Washington, two thousand five hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, five thousand five handed dollars; in all, eight thousand dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, fuel, books, stationery, pay of messenger, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Wyoming.

For surveyor-general of the Territory of Wyoming, two thousand five hundred dollars; and for the clerks in his office, three thousand dollars; in all, five thousand five hundred dollars. For rent of office for the surveyor-general, pay of messenger, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars. POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Post-Office Department.

Pay of Postmaster-General, clerks, etc.

Office Postmaster-General: For compensation of the Postmaster-General, eight thousand dollars; chief clerk of the Post-Office Department, two thousand five hundred dollars; chief post-office inspector, three thousand dollars; stenographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; appointment clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; three clerks of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one copyist; one messenger; one female messenger, eight hundred and forty dollars; one assistant messenger; in all, thirty thousand six hundred dollars.

Assistant Attorney-General’s Office.

Office of Assistant Attorney-General for the Post-Office Department: Law clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks of class four; one clerk of class three (lease clerk); one clerk of class two; in all, nine thousand one hundred dollars.

First Assistant Postmaster-General, clerks, etc.

Office First Assistant Postmaster-General: For First assistant Postmaster-General, four thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; chief of salary and allowance division, two thousand two hundred dollars: chief of appointment division, two thousand dollars; chief of bond division, two thousand dollars; superintendent division post-office supplies, two thousand dollars: superintendent of free delivery, three thousand dollars; two clerks of class four: twenty-two clerks of class three; one clerk of class three to act as stenographer and Department telegraph operator: eight clerks of class two; twenty-four clerks of class one; ten clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; six assistant messengers; eight laborers; in all, one hundred and nineteen thousand dollars.

Second Assistant Postmaster-Genera1, clerks, etc.

Office Second Assistant Postmaster-General: For Second Assistant Postmaster-General, four thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars: chief of division of inspection, two thousand dollars; superintendent of railway adjustment, two thousand dollars; ten clerks of class four; thirty-four clerks of class three; eighteen clerks of class two; one stenogragher, one thousand four hundred dollars; eighteen clerks of class one; seven clerks, at one thousand dollars each; three clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; three assistant messengers; and two laborers; in all, one hundred and forty-three thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.

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Office of Third Assistant Postmaster-General: For Third

Third Assistant Postmaster-General, clerks, etc.

Assistant Postmaster-General: four thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars: chief of division of postage-stamps, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; one chief of finance division, who shall give bond in such amount as the Postmaster-General may determine for the faithful discharge of his duties, two thousand dollars; four clerks of class four; sixteen clerks of class three; twenty-one clerks of class two; twenty-six clerks of class one; seven clerks, at one thousand dollars each; two female clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; two assistant messengers; six laborers; in all, one hundred and seventeen thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars.

Dead-Letter Office: For superintendent of dead-letter office,

8uperintendent dead-letter office, etc.

two thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk of class four, who shall be chief clerk; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three; eleven clerks of class two: twenty-four clerks of class one including eight female clerks; four clerks, at one thousand dollars each; fifty-five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; six female clerks, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one assistant messenger; two laborers; four female laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; in all. one hundred and sixteen thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars.

Office of Foreign Mails: For superintendent of foreign mails,

Superintendent foreign mails, etc.

three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three; one clerk of class two; one clerk of class one; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one assistant messenger; in all, sixteen thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars.

Office Money-Order System: For superintendent of the money-order

Superintendent money-order system, etc.

system, three thousand five hundred dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars; six clerks of class four; eight clerks of class three; five clerks of class two; twelve clerks of class one; six clerks, at one thousand dollars each; five clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; one assistant messenger; one engineer, one thousand dollars; one assistant engineer for additional building for money-order division, Sixth Auditor’s Office, one thousand dollars: one fireman; four watchmen; one conductor of elevator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; four charwomen; one female laborer, four hundred and eighty dollars; and ten laborers; in all, seventy-six thousand and eighty dollars.

Office of Mail Depredations: Chief clerk, two thousand dollars;

Mail depredations office.

one clerk of class three; two clerks of class two; five clerks of class one; three clerks, at one thousand dollars each: one assistant messenger; in all, sixteen thousand one hundred and twenty dollars.

Office of Topographer: For topographer, two thousand five

Topographer, draughtsmen, etc.

hundred dollars; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; three skilled daughtsmen, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three skilled draughtsmen, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one examiner, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk of class two: one map-mounter, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant map-mounter, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one assistant messenger; two watchmen; and four female clerks, at nine hundred dollars each; and one charwoman; in all. thirty-one thousand and twenty-dollars.

Office of Disbursing Clerk: Disbursing clerk and superintendent

Disbursing clerk, clerks, etc.

of building, two thousand one hundred dollars; one clerk of class two, accountant; one clerk of class one, storekeeper; one engineer, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, at one thousand dollars; one fireman, who shall be a blacksmith, at nine hundred dollars; one fireman, who shall be a steamfitter, at nine hundred dollars; one conductor of elevator, seven hundred and twenty dollars; two firemen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one carpenter, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant 742 carpenter, at one thousand dollars; captain of the watch, at one thousand dollars; nineteen watchmen; twenty-two laborers; one plumber, nine hundred dollars: one awning-maker, at nine hundred dollars; and fifteen charwomen; and for force in the additional building as follows: Four watchmen, three laborers, and three charwomen; and the following additional force for the additional building used for the storage of post-office supplies: Two watchmen: one laborer; one charwoman: in all. fifty-five thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For Contingent Expenses of the Post-Office Department, including the Additional Building occupied by the Money-Order Division of the Sixth Auditor’s Office, and the additional Building used for Storage of Post-Office Supplies, namely:

For stationery and blank-books, including amount necessary for the purchase of free-penalty envelopes, eleven thousand dollars. For fuel and for repairs to heating apparatus, nine thousand dollars. For gas, five thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For plumbing and gas-fixtures, two thousand dollars. For telegraphing, two thousand five hundred dollars. For painting, three thousand five hundred dollars. For carpets and matting, three thousand dollars. For furniture, three thousand dollars. For purchase and keeping of horses and repair of wagons and harness to be used only for official purposes, one thousand five hundred dollars. For hardware, one thousand dollars. For miscellaneous items, twelve thousand dollars.

Rent.

For rent of topographer’s office, one thousand five hundred dollars; for rent of a suitable building or buildings for the use of the money-order office of the Post-Office Department, eight thousand dollars: for rent of building for use of the money-order division of the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Office Department, four thousand five hundred dollars; for rent of a suitable building for the storage of post-office supplies, three thousand dollars; in all, seventeen thousand dollars.

Postal Guide.

For the publication of copies of the Official Postal Guide, including not exceeding one thousand five hundred copies for the use of the Executive Departments, eighteen thousand two hundred dollars.

Post-route maps.

For miscellaneous expenses of the topographer’s office in the preparation and publication of the post-route maps, eighteen thousand

Sale.

dollars. And the Postmaster-General may authorize the sale of post-route maps to the public at cost, the proceeds of such sales to be used as a further appropriation for the preparation and publication of post-route maps.

Postage.

For postage-stamps for correspondence addressed abroad which is not exempt from postage under article eight of the Paris convention of the Universal Postal Union, seven hundred and fifty dollars. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

Pay of Attorney General. Solicitor-General, etc.

Office of the Attorney-General: For compensation of the Attorney-General, eight thousand dollars: Solicitor-General, seven thousand dollars: three assistant Attorney’s-General, at five thousand dollars each; one of whom shall take charge of business in the Court of Claims under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, known as the Bowman act; one Assistant Attorney-General of the Post-Office Department, four thousand dollars; Solicitor of the Internal Revenue, four thousand five hundred dollars: examiner of claims, three thousand five hundred dollars; two assistant attorneys, 743 at three thousand dollars each: three assistant attorneys, at two thousand five hundred dollars each: one assistant attorney, at two thousand dollars; law clerk and examiner of titles, two thousand seven hundred dollars; chief clerk and ex-officio superintendent of the building, two thousand two hundred dollars; stenographic clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two law clerks, at two thousand dollars each; five clerks of class four; additional for disbursing clerk and clerk in charge of pardons, two hundred dollars each: three clerks of class three; three clerks of class two; six clerks of class one; one telegraph operator and stenographer, at one thousand two hundred dollars; seven copyists; one messenger; four assistant messengers; three laborers; three watchmen; one engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars; two conductors of the elevator, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; seven charwomen; superintendent of building, two hundred and fifty dollars; and three firemen: in all, one hundred and fifteen thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars.

For contingent expenses of the Department, namely:

Contingent expenses.

For furniture and repairs, one thousand dollars. For law and miscellaneous books for library of the Department, one thousand five hundred dollars. For purchase of session laws and statutes of the States and Territories tor library of Department, one thousand dollars. For stationery, one thousand five hundred dollars. For miscellaneous expenditures, such as telegraphing, fuel, lights, labor, and other necessaries, directly ordered by the Attorney-general, including ordinary repairs of building and care of grounds, seven thousand one hundred and sixty dollars. For official transportation for the Department, five hundred dollars. For postage-stamps for foreign correspondence, fifty dollars.

Postage.

For the following force necessary for the care and protection of

Care of court-house, District of Columbia.

the Court-House in the District of Columbia, under the direction of the United States marshal of the District of Columbia: One engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars; three watchmen: three firemen; four laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each: and six assistant messengers: in all. eleven thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars.

Office of the Solicitor of the Treasury: For compensation

Solicitor of the Treasury.

of the Solicitor of the Treasury, four thousand five hundred dollars; assistant solicitor, three thousand dollars; chief clerk, two thousand dollars: three clerks of class four; three clerks of class three; four clerks of class two; one assistant messenger; and one laborer; in all, twenty-six thousand six hundred and eighty dollars.

For law and miscellaneous books for office of the Solicitor of the

Law books.

Treasury, five hundred dollars. For stationery for office of Solicitor of the Treasury, two hundred

Stationery.

and fifty dollars. For warden of the jail of the District of Columbia, one thousand

Warden of jail, District of Columbia.

eight hundred dollars. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.

Department of Labor.

For compensation of the Commissioner of Labor, five thousand

Pay of Commissioner, clerks, etc.

dollars; chief clerk, two thousand five hundred dollars: disbursing clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; four clerks of class four, all to be statistical experts, five clerks of class three, one of whom may be a stenographer; six clerks of class two, one of whom may be translator and one of whom may be a stenographer: eight clerks of class one; five clerks, at one thousand dollars each: two copyists; two copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one messenger; 744 one assistant messenger: three watchmen; two skilled laborers, at six hundred dollars each: two charwomen; six special agents, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; ten special agents, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; four special agents, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; in all, eighty-four thousand five hundred and forty dollars.

Per diem, etc., special agents.

For per diem, in lieu of subsistence of special agents while traveling on duty outside of the District of Columbia, at a rate not to exceed three dollars per day. and for their transportation, and for employments of experts and temporary assistance, and for traveling expenses of officers and employees, forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Stationery.

For stationery, two thousand dollars.

Books, etc.

For books, periodicals, and newspapers for the library, one thousand dollars.

Postage.

For postage-stamps to prepay postage on matter addressed to Postal Union countries, two hundred dollars.

Rent.

For rent of rooms, four thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For contingent expenses, namely: For furniture, carpets, ice, lumber, hardware, dry-goods, advertising, telegraphing, telephone service. expressage. repairs of cases and furniture, fuel and lights, soap, brushes, brooms, mats, oils, and other absolutely necessary expenses, five thousand dollars. JUDICIAL.

Judicial.

Pay of Justices, Supreme Court.

United States Courts: For the Chief-Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, ten thousand five hundred dollars; and for eight associate justices, ten thousand dollars each: in all. ninety thousand five hundred dollars.

Retired judges.

R. S. sec. 714, p. 135.

To pay the salaries of the United States judges retired under section seven hundred and fourteen of the Revised Statutes, so much as may be necessary for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, is hereby appropriated.

Circuit judges.

For ten circuit judges, to reside in circuit, at six thousand dollars each, sixty thousand dollars.

Marshal, Supreme Court.

For marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States, three thousand dollars.

Clerks to justices.

For stenographic clerk for the Chief-Justice and for each associate justice of the Supreme Court, at a sum not exceeding one thousand six hundred dollars each, fourteen thousand four hundred dollars.

District judges.

For salaries of the fifty-eight district judges of the United States, two hundred and eleven thousand dollars.

Supreme Court, District of Columbia.

For salaries of the chief-justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia and the five associate judges, twenty-four thousand five hundred dollars.

District attorneys.

For compensation of the district attorneys of the United States, twenty-thousand three hundred dollars.

Marshals.

For compensation of the district marshals of the United States, twelve thousand nine hundred dollars.

Court of Claims, judges, etc.

Court of Claims: For salaries of five judges of the Court of Claims, at four thousand five hundred dollars each: chief clerk, three thousand dollars: one assistant clerk, two thousand dollars; bailiff, one thousand five hundred dollars each; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; and one messenger; in all, thirty-two thousand two hundred and forty dollars.

Contingent expenses.

For stationery, books, fuel, and other miscellaneous expenses, three thousand dollars.

Reporting decisions.

For reporting the decisions of the court, and superintending the printing of the twenty-fourth volume of the reports of the Court of Claims, to be paid on the order of the court, one thousand dollars; 745 said sum to be paid to the reporter, notwithstanding section seventeen hundred and sixty-five of the Revised Statutes, or section three

R. S., 1765, p. 314.

Vol. 18, p. 109.

of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, chapter three hundred and twenty-eight.

Sec. 2. That the pay of assistant messengers, firemen, watchmen,

Rate of pay, assistant messengers, firemen. etc.

laborers, and charwomen provided for in this act. unless otherwise specially stated, shall be as follows: For assistant messengers, firemen, and watchmen, at the rate of seven hundred and twenty dollars per annum each; for laborer’s, at the rate of six hundred and sixty dollars per annum each; and for charwomen, at the rate of two hundred and forty dollars per annum each.

Sec. 3. That all acts or parts of acts inconsistent or in conflict with

Repeal.

the provisions of this act are hereby repealed.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 280: granting the right of way to the Fort Smith. Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company to construct and operate a railroad, telegraph, and telephone line from Fort Smith. Arkansas, through the Indian Territory, to or near Baxter Springs, in the State of Kansas. Chapter 280 25 Stat. 745 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 280.—

An act granting the right of way to the Fort Smith. Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company to construct and operate a railroad, telegraph, and telephone line from Fort Smith. Arkansas, through the Indian Territory, to or near Baxter Springs, in the State of Kansas.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company may build railroad, telegraph and telephone line through Indian Territory.

That the Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company, a corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas, be, and the same is hereby, invested and empowered with the right of locating, constructing, owning, equipping, operating, using, and maintaining a railway, telegraph. and telephone line from the city of Fort Smith,

Location.

in the State of Arkansas, through the Indian Territory, to or near the town of Baxter Springs, in Cherokee County, in the State of Kansas, beginning at the said city of Fort Smith. Arkansas: thence running to the Arkansas River, either in the said State of Arkansas, or the Indian Territory, and crossing said river either in the said State or Territory, and thence through said Territory or through said State and Territory, by the most, feasible and practicable route, in a northwesterly direction, through the Indian Territory to or near the said town of Baxter Springs, in the State of Kansas, with the right to construct, use. and maintain such tracks, turnouts, and sidings as said company may deem it to their interest to construct along and upon the right of way and depot grounds herein provided for.

Sec. 2. That said corporation is authorized to take and use for all

Right of way.

purposes of a railway, and for no other purpose, a right of way one hundred feet in width through said Indian Territory for said line of

Width.

the Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company, and to take and use a strip of land two hundred feet in’ width, with the length of three thousand feet, in addition to the right of way, for stations,

Stations, etc.

for every ten miles of road, with the right to use such additional ground where there are heavy cuts or fills as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of the road-lied, not exceeding one hundred feet on each side of said right of way. or as much thereof as maybe included in said cut or fill: Provided, That no

Proviso.

part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be leased or

Not to be sold, etc.

sold by the company, and they shall not be used except in such manner and for such purposes only as shall be necessary for the construction and convenient operation of said railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines; and when any portion thereof shall cease to be so used, such portion shall revert to the nation or tribe of Indians from which the same shall have been taken.

Sec. 3. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Damages.

lands held by individual occupants according to the laws, customs, and usages of any of the Indian nations or tribes through which it 746 may be constructed, full compensation shall be made to such occupants for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of such railway. In case of failure to make amicable settlements with any occupant, such compensation shall be determined

Referees.

by the appraisement of three disinterested referees, to be appointed, one, who shall act as chairman, by the President, one by the chief of the nation to which said occupant belongs, and one by the railroad company, who, before upon entering the duties of their appraisements, shall take and subscribe before a district judge, clerk of a district court, or United States commissioner, an oath that they will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appraisement, which oath, duly certified, shall be returned with their award to and filed with the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days from the completion thereof; and a majority of said referees shall be competent to act in ease of the absence of a member after due

Substitution on failure to appoint.

notice. And upon the failure of either party to make such appointment within thirty days after the appointment made by the President, the vacancy shall be filled by the district judge of the United States court held at Fort Smith. Arkansas, upon the application of the other party. The chairman of said board shall appoint the time and place of all hearings within the nation to which such occupant

Compensation.

belongs. Each of said referees shall receive for his services the sum of four dollars per day for each day they are engaged in the trial of any cause submitted to them under this act, with mileage at five cents per mile. Witnesses shall receive the usual fees allowed by

Costs.

the court of said nation. Costs, including compensation of said referees, shall be made a part of the award, and be paid by such railway company. In case the referees do not agree, then any two of them are authorized to make the award. Either party being dissatisfied with the finding of the referees shall have the right, within ninety days after the making of the award and notice of the same,

Appeal.

to appeal by original petition to the district court held at Fort Smith. Arkansas, which court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the subject matter of the petition, according to the laws of the State of Arkansas, for determining the damage when property is taken for railroad purposes. If. upon the hearing of said appeal, the judgment of the court shall be for a larger sum than the award of the referees, the costs of said appeal shall be adjudged against the

Costs on appeal.

railroad company. If the judgment of the court shall be for the same or a less sum than the award made by the referees, then the

Work may begin on depositing double award.

costs shall be adjudged against the party claiming damages. When proceedings have been commenced in court, the railway company shall pay double the amount of the award into court to abide the judgment thereof and then have the right to enter upon the property sought to be condemned and proceed with the construction of the railway.

Sec. 4.

Freight charges.

That said railroad company shall not charge the inhabitants of said Territory a greater rate of freight than the rate authorized by the laws of the State of Arkansas for services of

Provisos.

transportation of the same kind: Provided, That passenger rates on said railway shall not exceed three cents per mile. Congress

Passenger rates.

hereby reserves the right to regulate the charges for freight and passengers on said railway and messages on said telegraph and

Regulation.

telephone lines, until a State government or governments shall exist in said Territory within the limits of which said railway, or a part thereof, shall be located; and then such State government or governments shall be authorized to fix and regulate the cost and transportation of persons and freights within their respective limits by said railway; but Congress expressly reserves the right to fix and regulate at all times the cost of such transportation by said railway or said company whenever such transportation shall extend from one 747 State into another, or shall extend into more than one State: Provided, however, That the rate of such transportation of passengers,

Maximum.

local or interstate, shall not exceed the rate above expressed: And provided further, That said railway company shall carry the mail at

Mails.

such prices as Congress may by law provide, and until such rate is fixed by law the Postmaster-General may fix the rate of compensation.

Sec. 5. That said railway company shall pay to the Secretary of

Additional compensation to tribes.

the Interior, for the benefit of the particular nation or tribes through whose lands said line may be located, the sum of fifty dollars per mile for each mile of road constructed and maintained in said Indian Territory, in addition to compensation provided for in this act for property taken and damages done individual occupants by the construction of said railway, said payment to be made in installments of five hundred dollars as each ten miles of road is graded: Provided, That if the general council of either of the nations

Provisos.

Appeal by general councils.

or tribes through whose lands said railway may be located shall, within four months after the filing of maps of definite location, as set forth in section six of this act, dissent from the allowance hereinbefore provided for, and shall certify the same to the Secretary of the Interior, then all compensation to be paid to such dissenting nation or tribe under the provisions of this act shall be determined as provided in section three for the determination of the compensation to be paid to the individual occupants of lands, with the right of appeal to the court upon the same terms, conditions, and requirements as therein provided: Provided further, That the amount awarded or

Award to be in lieu of compensation.

adjudged to be paid by said railway company for such dissenting nation or tribe shall be in lieu of the compensation the said nation or tribe would be entitled to receive under the foregoing provisions. Said company shall also pay. so long as said Territory is occupied by the Indians, to the Secretary of the Interior the sum of fifteen

Annual rental.

dollars per annum for each mile of railway it shall construct and operate in said Territory. The money paid to the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of this act shall be apportioned by him in accordance with the laws and treaties now in force among the different nations and tribes according to the number of miles of railway that may be constructed and operated by said company through their lauds: Provided, That Congress shall have the right, so long as said lands are occupied and possessed by said nations and tribes, to impose additional taxes upon said railroad as it may deem

Taxation.

just and proper for their benefit; and any State or Territory hereafter formed, through which said railway shall have been established, may exercise the like power as to such part of said railway as lies within its limits. Said railway company shall have the right to survey and locate its railway immediately after the passage of this act.

Sec. 6. That said company shall cause maps, showing the route of

Maps to be filed.

its located line through said Territory, to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, and also to lie filed in the office of the principal chief of each of the nations or tribes through whose lands said railway may be located, and after the filing of said maps no claim for subsequent settlement or improvement upon the right of way shown by said maps shall be valid as against said company: Provided, That

Proviso.

when a. map showing any portion of said railway’s located line is filed, as herein provided for, said company shall commence grading said

Grading to begin on filing maps.

located line within six months thereafter, or such location shall be void; and said location shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in sections of twenty-five miles before construction of any such section shall be begun.

Sec. 7. That the officers, servants, and employees of said company

Employees to reside on right of way.

necessary to the construction and management of said road shall be allowed to reside, while so engaged, upon such right of way, but subject to the provisions of the Indian intercourse laws, and such rules 748 and regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Interior in conformity with said intercourse laws.

Sec. 8.

Litigation.

That the United States district court for the western District of Arkansas, and such other courts as may be authorized by Congress, shall have, without reference to the amount in controversy, jurisdiction over all controversies arising between said Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company and the nations, tribes, and individual members of said tribes or nations through whose land or territory said railway shall be constructed. Said courts shall have jurisdiction, without reference to the amount in controversy, over all controversies arising in said nations or tribes and said railway company, and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian Territory without distinction as to citizenship of the parties so far as the same may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Sec. 9.

Commencement and completion.

That said railway company shall build and complete its railway in said Territory within four years after the passage of this act. or the rights herein granted shall be forfeited as to that portion not built; and it shall not be necessary in such case for a forfeiture to be declared by judicial process or legislative enactment, and that said company shall construct and maintain continually all road and highway crossings and necessary bridges over said railway

Crossings.

wherever said roads and highways do now or may hereafter cross said railway’s right of way or may be by the proper authorities laid across the same.

Sec. 10.

Condition of acceptance.

That said Fort Smith. Paris and Dardanelle Railway company shall accept this right of way upon the express condition, binding upon itself, its successors, and assigns, that will neither aid. advise, nor assist in any effort looking toward the extinguishing or changing the present tenure of the Indians to their lands, and will not attempt to secure from the Indian nations any further grant of land, or its occupancy, than is hereinbefore provided: Provided,

Violation to forfeit.

That any violation of the conditions mentioned in this section shall operate as a forfeiture of all rights and privileges of said railway company under this act.

Sec. 11.

Record of mortgages.

That all mortgages executed by said railway company conveying any portion of its railroad with its franchises that may be constructed in said Indian Territory shall be recorded in the Department of the Interior, and the record thereof shall be evidence and notice of their execution, and shall convey all rights and property of said company as therein expressed.

Sec. 12.

Amendment, etc.

That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or repeal this act, and the right of way herein and hereby granted shall not be assigned or transferred in any form whatever prior to the construction and completion of said road, except as to mortgage or other lien that may be given or secured therein to aid in the construction thereof.

Sec. 13.

Right of way to Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railway Company, repealed.

Vol. 24. p. 124.

That an act entitled “An act to authorize the Kansas City. Fort Scott and Gulf Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes,” be, and the same is hereby, repealed.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 302: for the relief of William S. Rosecrans. Chapter 302 25 Stat. 748 1889-02-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 302.—

An act for the relief of William S. Rosecrans.

February 27, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William S. Rosecrans.

May be appoinetd brigadier-general on retired list.

That the President be, and he is hereby, authorized to nominate, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint William S. Rosecrans, late a major-general of United States Volunteers, and brigadier-general in the Regular Army of the United States, to the position of 749 brigadier-general in the Army of the United States, and to place him upon the retired list of the Army as of that grade (the retired list being thereby increased in number to that extent); and all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are suspended for this purpose only.

Approved, February 27, 1889.

Chap. 308: to amend the laws relating to the selection and service of jurors in the supreme court of the District of Columbia. Chapter 308 25 Stat. 749 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 308.—

An act to amend the laws relating to the selection and service of jurors in the supreme court of the District of Columbia.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jurors. D.C.

R. S. D. C., secs. 753, 759, p. 90, repealed.

That sections seven hundred and fifty-eight and seven hundred and fifty-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia. be, and they are hereby, repealed.

Sec. 2. That section seven hundred and fifty-five of the Revised

Regulation of terms by supreme court.

R. S. D. C., sec. 755, p. 90, amended.

Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, be, and it is hereby, amended so that it shall read as follows: The supreme court in general term shall have power by rule of court to regulate the period of holding its terms, as also the periods of all the special terms, and to fix the number of such terms, and to alter the same from time to time as public convenience may require.

Sec. 3. That section eight hundred and seventy-two of the Revised

Qualifications of jurors.

R. S. D. C., sec. 872, p. 102.

Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, be. and it is hereby, amended so as to read as follows: No person shall be competent to act as a juror unless he be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the District of Columbia, over twenty-one and under sixty-five years of age. and a good and lawful man, who has never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

Sec. 4.

That sections eight hundred and fifty-five, eight hundred and

Term for jurors.

R. S. D. C., secs. 855, 856, 858, amended.

fifty-six, and eight hundred and fifty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, be, and they hereby are, amended so as to read as follows: The term of service of jurors drawn for service in the supreme court of the District of Columbia holding a special term as a circuit court, or to serve as petit jurors in the special term as a criminal court, shall begin on the first Tuesday

Criminal court.

R. S. D. C., sec. 807, p. 96.

in each and every month in which jury trials shall be had and (subject to the provisions of section eight hundred and seven) shall terminate on the Monday preceding the first Tuesday of the following month, except when the jury shall be discharged by the court at an earlier day.

The term of service of grand jurors in the special term as a criminal

Grand jurors.

court shall begin with each term of that court as fixed from time to time by the supreme court of the District of Columbia in general term, and shall end with such term, unless the jury shall sooner be discharged by the court.

At least ten days before the first Tuesday in each month when

Jurors, circuit and criminal courts.

jury trials are to be had, the clerk shall publicly break the seal of the jury-box. and proceed to draw therefrom the names of twenty-six persons to serve as jurors in such circuit court, and of twenty-six other persons to serve as petit jurors in such criminal court, and at least ten days before the commencement of each special term held as a criminal court the names of twenty-three persons required to serve as grand jurors in such criminal court shall be drawn in like manner: Provided, That when any jury shall have been actually

Proviso.

Service.

empanelled for the trial of any cause the jurymen composing the same shall be liable to continue in service until they have been lawfully discharged from said cause.

Sec. 5. That section eight hundred and sixty-six of the Revised

R. S. D. C., sec. 866, p. 102, amended.

Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, 750 be, and it is hereby, amended so as to read as follows: It shall be the duty of the marshal of the District, at least five days before the beginning of the term of service for which a jury has been selected as provided by law, to notify each person drawn by serving on him a notice in writing of his selection as a juror, of the court he is to attend, and of the day and hour he is to appear.

Sec. 6.

Exemption for one year after service.

That any person who shall have been regularly drawn as a juror, and shall thereupon have served as a juror for the period of twenty days or more, shall be exempt from further service as a juror in the District of Columbia for the period of one year from the beginning of his said term of service, but nothing herein contained shall render such juror ineligible to serve as a juror during said

Proviso.

Limit of consecutive service.

R. S. D. C., sec. 851, p. 101, amended.

year: Provided, however, That no person shall be competent to serve as a juror for two consecutive terms.

Sec. 7. That section eight hundred and fifty-one of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, be. and the same is hereby amended by striking out therein the words “until otherwise provided by the legislative assembly.”

Sec. 8.

Selection of additional jurors.

That section eight hundred and sixty-two of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia,

R. S. D. C., sec. 862, p. 101, amended.

be, and it is hereby, amended so as to read as follows: If any persons selected as jurors can not be found, or shall prove to be incompetent. or shall lie excused from service by the court, the clerk, under the direction of the court, shall draw from the box the names of other persons to take their places. And if after the organization of the jury any vacancies occur therein, they shall be filled in like manner.

Sec. 9.

Completion of panel.

R. S. D. C., sec. 863, p. 101, amended.

That section eight hundred and sixty-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia, be, and it hereby is. amended so as to read as follows: If at any time during the impaneling of a jury in any other than a capital case the regular panel, by reason of challenge or otherwise, shall be exhausted before the jury is complete, the court may in its discretion direct the clerk to draw from the box the names of other persons to serve as jurors and cause them to be summoned, or order the marshal to summon as many talesmen as may be necessary to complete the jury.

Sec. 10.

Effect.

That this act shall take effect on the fifteenth day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 309: to extend the limits of the port of Portland as a port of entry. Chapter 309 25 Stat. 750 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 309.—

An act to extend the limits of the port of Portland as a port of entry.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Portland, Oregon.

That the limits of the port of Portland, in the State of Oregon, as a port of entry, be,

Limits of port extended.

and the same are hereby, extended so as to include all that portion of the east bank of the Willamette River lying opposite to the city of Portland, for a distance of one mile in width, and extending from the south boundary-line of the corporate limits of the city of Portland down said east bank of said river to a point directly opposite to the lower end of Swan Island, in said river.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 310: to create ports of entry at Tacoma and Seattle, in Washington Territory. Chapter 310 25 Stat. 750 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 310.—

An act to create ports of entry at Tacoma and Seattle, in Washington Territory.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tacoma and Seattle, Wash.

Made ports of entry.

That Tacoma. Washington Territory, and Seattle, Washington Territory, be, and they are hereby, constituted ports of entry in the Puget Sound customs 751 collection district, and that the privileges of the first and seventh sections of an act approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation

Immediate transportation privileges.

Vol. 21, pp. 173, 1, 4.

of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,” be, and the same are hereby, extended to said ports.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 311: establishing a customs-collection district in Florida, to be known as the collection district of Tampa, and for other purposes. Chapter 311 25 Stat. 751 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 311.—

An act establishing a customs-collection district in Florida, to be known as the collection district of Tampa, and for other purposes.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tampa, Fla.

Made a customs collection district.

That a customs collection district be. and the same is hereby, established on the gulf coast of the State of Florida, to be known as the collection district of Tampa.

Sec. 2. That said district shall include the territory south of a

Boundaries.

line immediately north of Anclote Key light-house, running easterly across the peninsula to Indian River, and thence south to a point opposite to and north of Charlotte Harbor, and thence westerly across the peninsula to the coast north of Charlotte Harbor, and midway between Manatee Bay and Peace River and Charlotte Harbor.

Sec. 3. That the collector for the port of Tampa shall be appointed

Collector.

by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall be paid a salary of two thousand dollars per annum. There shall also be appointed an appraiser and such inspecting and other

Appraiser, etc.

officers as the Secretary of the Treasury shall consider useful or necessary for the transaction of the business of the port and for the prevention of smuggling within the district.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 312: authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near Kansas City. Kansas, and not over ten miles above the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railway bridge at Kansas City, Missouri. Chapter 312 25 Stat. 751 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 312.—

An act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near Kansas City. Kansas, and not over ten miles above the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railway bridge at Kansas City, Missouri.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas City Terminal Railway Company may bridge Missouri River at Kansas City, Kans., and Mo.

That it shall be lawful for The Kansas City Terminal Railway Company, a corporation duly and legally incorporated under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Kansas, its assigns or successors, to construct and. maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Missouri River at or near Kansas City, Kansas, and not over ten miles above the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railway bridge at Kansas City, Missouri, to be between a point in the county of Wyandotte, Kansas, and a point in the county of Platte. Missouri. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

option of the persons by whom it may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals. and for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as

Toll.

may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act, and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States.

752

Sec. 3.

Spans.

That the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, the spans thereof shall not be less than four hundred feet in length in the clear, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river. The lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge shall be at least fifty-two feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, and the bridge shall be at right angles to. and its piers parallel with, the current of

Proviso.

Existing laws.

the river: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 4.

Use by other companies.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches

Compensation.

Secretary of War to decide.

between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall lie built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not lie commenced or built: and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6.

Commencement and completion.

That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7.

Amendment.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 313: to authorize the construction of a bridge across Bayou Bartholemew, at or near Ward’s Ferry, Louisiana. Chapter 313 25 Stat. 752 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 313.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across Bayou Bartholemew, at or near Ward’s Ferry, Louisiana.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott Railway Company may bridge Bayou Bartholemew, at Ward’s Ferry, La.

That the New Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott Railway Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over Bayou Bartholemew, at or near Ward’s Ferry, in Morehouse Parish, in the State of Louisiana, on a direct line from Bastrop, Louisiana, to Hamburg, in the State of Arkansas. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

rail-way trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it is built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for reasonable rates or tolls, to be fixed by said company, and approved by the Secretary of War.

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Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. That no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across

Postal telegraph.

said bridge for postal-telegraph purposes; that the said bridge shall be constructed either by draw, span, or otherwise, so that a free and

Unobstructed navigation.

unobstructed passageway may be secured to all watercraft navigating said river at the point aforesaid: Provided, That if said bridge

Proviso.

authorized to be constructed under this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable

Draw.

signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights

Lights, etc.

or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Compensation.

use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any one of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue bet ween them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon

Secretary of War to decide.

the hearing of the allegations and proofs of parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Changes,

made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, so as to prevent or remove all substantial obstruction to the Navigation of said river such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and if any litigation shall be had in regard to said

Litigation.

bridge the same shall be in the circuit court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal, shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same at its own expense. Furthermore, if the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced within two and

Commencement and completion.

completed within four years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 314: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tensas River, at or near Daniel’s Ferry. Louisiana. Chapter 314 25 Stat. 754 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 754

CHAP. 314.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tensas River, at or near Daniel’s Ferry. Louisiana.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott Rail way Company may bridge Tensas River. La.

That the New Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott Railway Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Tensas River, at or near Daniel’s Ferry, on a direct line from Vidalia, in Concordia Parish, to Winnsborough, in Franklin Parish, in the State of Louisiana. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it is built, may be used for the passage of

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

Tolls.

wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers, for reasonable rates of tolls, to be fixed by said company and approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2.

Lawful structure and post-route.

That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. That no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mail, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across

Postal telegraph

said bridge for postal-telegraph purposes; that the said bridge shall be

Unobstructed navigation.

constructed either by draw, span, or otherwise, so that a free and unobstructed passageway may be secured to all watercraft navigating

Proviso.

said river at the point aforesaid: Provided, That if said bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be constructed as a

Draw.

draw-bridge, the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels; and said corporation shall

Lights, etc.

maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 3.

Use by other companies.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches

Compensation.

thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge, and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters

Secretary of War to decide.

to issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile below and one mile above the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced; and

Changes.

should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, so as to prevent or remove all substantial 755 obstruction to the navigation of said river such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and if any litigation

Litigation.

shall be had in regard to said bridge, the same shall be in the circuit court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge, or any part thereof, is located.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act, is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved; and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act, or its entire removal, shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same, at its own expense. Furthermore, if the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced within two

Commencement and completion.

and completed within four years after the passage of this act, all privileges conferred hereby, and this act, shall become null and void.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 315: granting to the Astoria and South Coast Railway Company the right to construct a bridge across Young’s Bay, a navigable stream in the county of Clatsop and State of Oregon. Chapter 315 25 Stat. 755 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 315.—

An act granting to the Astoria and South Coast Railway Company the right to construct a bridge across Young’s Bay, a navigable stream in the county of Clatsop and State of Oregon.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Astoria and South Coast Railway company may bridge Young’s Bay, Oregon.

That the Astoria and South Coast Railway Company, a corporation organized under the law of Oregon, with its principal office at Astoria, in the county of Clatsop, in the State of Oregon, is hereby authorized and empowered to construct a bridge across Young’s Bay, a navigable stream in said county and State, at such point as the said Company may select, and may be approved by the Secretary of War, with such channel-spans, draws, safeguards, and auxiliary works as shall cause the bridge not to obstruct or hinder the navigation of the

Unobstructed navigation.

waters crossed by it; and that said channel-spans and structures shall be according to such plans and of such materials and dimensions as the Secretary of War may prescribe; and also to construct, establish and maintain a bridge across Skipanon Creek, in the county

May bridge Skipanon Creek, Oregon.

of Clatsop, in the State of Oregon, according to such plan and of such dimensions and materials, and with such embankments and safeguards as the Secretary of War may require: and the construction of said bridges shall not be commenced until the Secretary of

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Proviso.

War approves the plans and dimensions of the same: Provided, That if said bridges shall be constructed as draw bridges the draws shall

Draw.

be opened promptly upon reasonable signals for the passage of ships and boats, and in no case shall unnecessary delay occur; and said company shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signa’s on said bridges as the Light-House

Lights, etc.

Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 2. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structure and post-route.

act shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized as a post-route; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transportation over any railroad or other routes leading to said bridge, or over said stream in the vicinity; and the United States shall have the right of way for a telegraph across said bridges; the said bridges to be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation on said bay and creek as the

Aids to navigation.

Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of such bridge across Young’s Bay, and an accurate map of Young’s Bay from the mouths of its

Maps, etc.

756 navigable tributaries to the adjacent ship channel, and whose topography of the shores and hydrography shall accurately represent the banks, the bottom, and steamboat channels by contours of six feet, and which shall be accompanied by other maps, drawn to a scale of one inch to two hundred feet, giving, within areas of one-fourth of a mile from each draw-span, an accurate representation of the bottom of the bay by contour lines two feet apart, determined by accurate soundings, and also showing the force and direction of. the currents at each two feet of tidal stage, by triangulated observations on suitable floats; also showing the Skipanon Creek to the head of usual navigation. The maps shall also show the locations of other bridges in the vicinity, and shall give such other in formation as the Secretary of War may require for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject.

Sec. 3.

Use by other companies.

That if other railroad corporations shall desire to use the bridges herein authorized to be constructed for the passage over the same of their locomotives, cars or trains, they shall nave such privilege upon terms to be agreed upon between such corporations and the owners or lessees of said bridges, and if the parties cannot agree upon

Terms.

such terms then the matter shall be determined by the Secretary of War, whose decision upon the subject shall be final.

Sec. 4.

Amendment, etc.

That Congress shall have power, at any time, to alter or amend this act so as to prevent or remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said bay and said creek by the construction of said bridges and accessory works; and the expense of altering said bridges or removing said obstructions shall be borne by the owners of said bridges.

Sec. 5.

Commencement and completion.

If the construction of the bridges hereby authorized shall not be commenced within two years and finished within four years from the time this act takes effect then all the privileges and powers herein granted shall cease and this act shall be null and void.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 316: to amend an act entitled “An act granting to the city of Grand Forks. Dakota, the right to build two free bridges across Red River,” approved May twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Chapter 316 25 Stat. 756 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 316.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act granting to the city of Grand Forks. Dakota, the right to build two free bridges across Red River,” approved May twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridges across Red River of the North at Grand Forks, Dak.

That section three of an act entitled “An act granting to the city of Grand Forks. Dakota. the right to build two free bridges across the Red River,”

Ante, p. 153.

approved May twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be, and it is hereby, amended by inserting after the words “under this act,” in line one. the words “below the mouth of the Red Lake River; “and further, after the words “said bridge,” in line eleven, insert as

Construction of bridges amended.

follows: “And any bridge built under this act, above the mouth of the Red Lake River, shall be built with one d raw-span of not less than eighty-seven feet in the clear, measured at low water, and this draw-span shall be over the main channel at the most accessible and best navigable point, and the other span may be less than eighty feet and be kept clear of trestle-work;” and the spans shall not be of less elevation than three feet above extreme high water mark as known at the point of location, measured to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge; also, by inserting in line thirteen, after the words “parallel to.” as follows: “And except above the mouth of the Red Lake River;” and also by inserting in line fifteen, after the word “stream,” as follows: “And above the mouth of the Red Lake River the bridge may be placed at an angle of eighty-three degrees with the direction of the current of the stream.”

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 317.—

An act to ratify and confirm an agreement with the Muscogee (or Creek) Nation of Indians in the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

March 1, 1889.

Whereas it is provided by section eight of the act of March third,

Agreement with Creek Indians.

Preamble.

Vol. 23, p. 384.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five, entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and for other purposes.” “that the President is hereby authorized to open negotiations with the Creeks, Seminoles, and Cherokees for the purpose of opening to settlement under the homestead laws the unassigned lands in said Indian Territory ceded by them respectively, to the United States by the several treaties of August eleventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, March twenty-first,

Vol. 14, pp. 785, 755, 799.

eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and July nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six; and for that purpose the sum of five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; his action hereunder to be reported to Congress;” and Whereas William F. Vilas, Secretary of the Interior, by and under the direction of the President of the United States, on the part of the United States, and the Muscogee (or Creek) Nation of Indians, represented by Pleasant Porter, David M. Hodge, and Esparhecher, delegates and representatives thereto duly authorized and empowered by the principal chief and national council of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, did. on the nineteenth day of January, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, enter into and conclude articles of cession and agreement, which said cession and agreement is in words as follows: Articles of cession and agreement made and concluded at the city

Articles of agreement.

of Washington on the nineteenth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, by and between the United States of America, represented by William F. Vilas. Secretary of the Interior, by and under direction of the President of the United States, and the Muscogee (or Creek) Nation of Indians, represented by Pleasant Porter, David M. Hodge, and Esparhecher, delegates and representatives thereunto duly authorized and empowered by the principal chief and national council of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation; Whereas by a treaty of cession made and concluded by and between the said parties on the fourteenth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-six. the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, in compliance with the desire of the United States to locate other Indians and freedmen thereon, ceded and conveyed to the United States, to be sold to and used as homes for such other civilized Indians as the United States might choose to settle thereon, the west half of their entire domain, to be divided by a line running north and south, which should be surveyed as provided in the eighth article of the said treaty; the eastern half of the lands of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation to be retained by them as a home; And whereas but a portion of said lands so ceded for such use has been sold to Indians or assigned to their use, and the United States now desire that all of said ceded lands may be entirely freed from any limitation in respect to the use and enjoyment thereof and all claims of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation to such lands may be surrendered and extinguished as well as all other claims of whatsoever nature to any territory except the aforesaid eastern half of their domain; Now, therefore, these articles of cession and agreement by and between the said contracting parties, witness: 758 I.

Cession of lands by Creek Nation.

That said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, in consideration of the sum of money hereinafter mentioned, hereby absolutely cedes and grants to the United States, without reservation or condition, full and complete title to the entire western half of the domain of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation lying west of the division line surveyed and established under the said treaty of eighteen hundred and sixty-six. and also grants and releases to the United States all and every claim, estate, right, or interest of any and every description in or to any and all land and territory whatever, except so much of the said former domain of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation as lies east of the said line of division, surveyed and established as aforesaid, and is now held and occupied as the home of said nation. II.

Payment by United States.

In consideration whereof, and of the covenant herein otherwise contained, the United States agree to pay to the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation the sum of two million two hundred and eighty thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ten cents, whereof two hundred and eighty thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ten cents shall be paid to the national treasurer of said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, or to such other person as shall be duly authorized to receive the same, at such times and in such sums after the due ratification of this agreement (as hereinafter provided) as shall be directed and required by the national council of said nation, and the remaining sum of two million dollars shall be set apart and remain in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the said nation, and shall bear interest at the rate of five per centum per annum from and after the first day of July, 1889, to be paid to the treasurer of said nation and to be judiciously applied under the direction of the legislative council thereof, to the support of their government, the maintenance of schools and educational establishments, and such other objects as may be designed to promote the welfare and happiness of the people of the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, subject to the discretionary direction of the Congress of the United States: Provided, That the Congress of the United States may at any time pay over to the said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation the whole, or, from time to time, any part of said principal sum. Or of any principal sum belonging to said nation held in the Treasury of the United States, and thereupon terminate the obligation of the United States in respect thereto and in respect to any further interest upon so much of said principal as shall be so paid and discharged. III.

Promotion of education.

It is stipulated and agreed that henceforth especial effort shall be made by the Creek Nation to promote the education of the youth thereof and extend their useful knowledge and skill in the arts of civilization: and the said nation agrees that it will devote not less than fifty thousand dollars, annually, of its income, derived hereunder, to the establishment and maintenance of schools and other means calculated to advance the end: and of this annual sum at least ten thousand dollars shall be applied to the education of orphan children of said nation. IV.

Ratification.

These articles of cession and agreement shall be of no force or obligation upon either party until they shall be ratified and confirmed, first, by act of the national council of said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, and secondly, by the Congress of the United States, nor unless such ratification shall be on both sides made and completed before the first day of July, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. V.

Former treaties.

No treaty or agreement heretofore made and now subsisting is hereby affected, except so far as the provisions hereof supersede and control the same.

In testimony whereof, we, the said William F. Vilas, Secretary of the Interior, on the part of the United States, and the said Pleasant Porter, David M. Hodge, and Esparhecher, delegates of the 759 Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, have hereunto set our hands and seals, at the place and on the day first above written, in duplicate,

William F. Vilas Secretary of the Interior. Pleasant Porter. David M. Hodge. Esparhecher, his x mark. In presence of: John P. Hume, Robert V. Belt. Whereas the Muscogee (or Creek) Nation of Indians has accepted,

Acceptance by Creek Nation.

ratified. and confirmed said articles of cession and agreement by act of its national council, approved by the principal chief of said nation on the thirty-first day of January, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, wherein it is provided that the grant and cession of land and territory therein made shall take effect when the same shall be ratified and confirmed by the Congress of the United States of America, Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That said articles of cession and agreement are hereby accepted, ratified, and confirmed.

Confirmation of cession.

Sec. 2. That the lands acquired by the United States under said

Lands acquired to be subject to homestead entry.

Post, p. 1005.

agreement shall be a part of the public domain, but they shall only be disposed of in accordance with the laws regulating homestead entries, and to the persons qualified to make such homestead entries, not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres to one qualified claimant. And the provisions of section twenty-three hundred and one of the

R. S. Sec. 2801, p. 421

Revised Statutes of the United States shall not apply to any lands acquired under said agreement. Any person who may enter upon any part of said lands in said agreement mentioned prior to the time that the same are opened to settlement by act of Congress shall not be permitted to occupy or to make entry of such lands or lay any claim thereto.

Sec. 3. That for the purpose of carrying out the terms of said

Appropriation.

articles of cession and agreement the sum of two million two hundred and eighty thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ten cents is hereby appropriated.

Sec. 4. That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized

Balance to credit of Creek Nation.

and directed to pay, out of the appropriation hereby made, the sum of two hundred and eighty thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ten cents, to the national treasurer of said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation, or to such person as shall be duly authorized to receive the same, at such time and in such sums as shall be directed and required by the national council of said nation, and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby further authorized and directed to place the remaining sum of two million dollars in the Treasury of

Interest.

the United States to the credit of said Muscogee (or Creek) Nation of Indians, to be held for, and as provided in said articles of cession and agreement, and to bear interest at the rate of five per centum per

Payment to the treasurer of the Creek Nation.

annum, from and after the first day of July, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine; said interest to be paid to the treasurer of said nation annually.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 318.—

An act to authorize the Kentucky Union Railway Company to construct a bridge across the Kentucky River and its tributaries.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kentucky Union Railway Company may bridge Kentucky River and tributaries.

That the Kentucky Union Railway Company, a corporation organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be, and it is hereby. authorized to construct and maintain a bridge and approaches thereto over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky, and also a bridge or bridges over the navigable tributaries or forks of said river at such point or points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river or its said tributaries or forks. Said bridge or bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the company by which it or

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers; but the rate of tolls charged by said company for the passage of wagons and vehicles shall first be approved by the Secretary of War, and no tolls shall be collected unless the amount thereof is so approved.

Sec. 2.

Lawful structure and post-route.

That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies: and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and

Postal telegraph.

its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

Changes.

commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and all the expense of said change shall be paid by the parties owning or controlling such bridge or bridges.

Sec. 4.

Use by other companies.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge or bridges shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relating to the passage of railway trains over the same and over the

Compensation.

approaches thereto upon the payment of reasonable compensation therefor; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or companies desiring to use the same shall fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of same, all

Secretary of War to decide.

matters of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5.

Commencement and completion.

That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof.

Sec. 6.

Amendment.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 319.—

An act to provide for taking the eleventh and subsequent censuses.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eleventh census.

That a census of the population, wealth, and industry of the United States shall be

To date June 1, 1890.

taken as of the date of June first, eighteen hundred and ninety.

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Sec. 2. That there shall be established in the Department of the

Census Office

Interior an office to be denominated the Census Office, the chief officer of which shall be called the Superintendent of Census, whose duty

Superintendent of Census.

it shall be, under the direction of the head of the Department, to superintend and direct the taking of the Eleventh Census of the United States, in accordance with the laws relating thereto, and to perform such other duties as may be required of him by law.

Sec. 3. The Superintendent of Census shall be appointed by the

Appointment.

President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and lie shall receive an annual salary of six thousand dollars; and for the

Salary.

purposes of taking the Eleventh Census of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior may from time to time as the necessity therefor arises appoint a chief clerk and one disbursing clerk of the Census

Clerical force.

Office at an annual salary each of twenty-five hundred dollars, two stenographers, ten chiefs of division, at an annual salary each of two thousand dollars, ten clerks of class four, twenty clerks of class three, thirty clerks of class two, with such number of clerks of class one, and of clerks, copyists, and computers, at salaries of not less than seven hundred and twenty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars per annum, as may be found necessary for the proper and prompt compilation of the results of the enumeration of the census herein provided to be taken. And the Secretary of the Interior may also appoint one captain of the watch at a salary of eight hundred and

Captain of the watch, etc.

forty dollars per annum, two messengers and such number of watchmen and assistant messengers, laborers and skilled laborers at six hundred dollars each per annum, and messenger boys at salaries of four hundred dollars each Tier annum, and charwomen at salaries of two hundred and forty dollars each per annum, as maybe found necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. And upon such compilation and publication of said census, or at an earlier date, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, the period of service of said clerks and employees shall end: Provided, That clerks transferred

Proviso.

Transfers in civil service.

or detailed for service under this act from existing branches of the civil service shall not lose their positions or rights under the act to regulate and improve the civil service of the United States. All of the clerks of classes four, three, and two, above provided for, may be statistical experts. The disbursing clerk herein provided for shall, before entering upon his duties, give bond to the Treasurer of the United States in the sum of fifty thousand dollars, which bond

Disbursing clerk’s bond.

shall be conditioned that the said officer shall render a true and faithful account to the Treasurer, quarter-yearly, of all moneys and properties which shall be by him received by virtue of his office, with sureties to be approved by the Solicitor of the Treasury. Such bond shall be filed in the office of the First Comptroller of the Treasury, to be by him put in suit upon any breach of the conditions thereof. All examinations for appointment and promotion, under this act, shall be in the discretion and under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 4. That the Secretary of the Interior shall, on or before the

Supervisors of census to be appointed.

first day of March, eighteen hundred and ninety, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Census, designate the number, whether one or more, of Supervisors of census, to be appointed within each State and Territory, and the District of Columbia, who shall be appointed by the President of the United, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The number of such supervisors shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five. The Superintendent and the supervisors shall, before entering upon the duties of their offices, respectively, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I,______(Superintendent or supervisor, as the case may

Oath.

be), do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and perform and discharge the duties of the office of (Superintendent or supervisor, as the case may be), accord- 762 ing to law, honestly and correctly, to the best of my ability; which oaths shall be tiled in the office of the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 5.

Duties.

Each Supervisor of census shall be charged with the performance. within his own district, of the following duties: To

Subdivision of district.

propose to the Superintendent of Census the division of his district into subdivisions most convenient for the purpose of enumeration;

Enumerators.

to designate to the Superintendent of Census suitable persons, and, with the consent of said Superintendent, to employ such persons as enumerators within his district, one for each subdivision, and resident therein, who shall be selected solely with reference to fitness, and without reference to their political party affiliations, according

Proviso.

Preference.

to the division approved by the Superintendent of Census: Provided, That in the appointment of enumerators, preference shall, in all cases be given to properly qualified persons honorably discharged from the military or naval service of the United States residing in their respective districts: but in case it shall occur in any enumeration district that no person qualified to perform and willing to undertake the duties of enumerator resides in that district, the supervisor may appoint any fit person, resident in the county, to be the

Transmission of forms, etc.

enumerator of that district; to transmit to enumerators the printed forms and schedules issued from the Census Office, in quantities suited to the requirements of each subdivision: to communicate to enumerators the necessary instructions and directions relating to their duties, and to the methods of conducting the census, and to advise with and counsel enumerators in person and by letter, as freely and fully as may be required to secure the purposes of this act; and under the

Schedules for householders.

direction of the Superintendent of Census, and to facilitate the taking of the census with as little delay as possible, he may cause to be distributed by the enumerators, prior to the taking of the enumeration, schedules to be filled up by householders and others; to

Returns.

provide for the early and safe transmission to his office of the returns of enumerators, embracing all the schedules filled by them in the course of enumeration, and for the due receipt and custody of such returns pending their transmission to the Census Office: to examine and scrutinize the returns of enumerators, in order to ascertain whether the work has been performed in all respects in compliance with the provisions of law: and whether any town or village or integral portion of the district has been omitted from enumeration; to forward to the Superintendent of Census the completed returns of his district in such time and manner as shall be prescribed by the said Superintendent, and in the event of discrepancies or deficiencies appearing in the returns from his district, to use all diligence in causing the same to be corrected or supplied; to make up and forward to the Superintendent of Census the accounts required for ascertaining the amount of compensation due under the provisions of this act to each enumerator of his district Whenever it shall appear

Incomplete returns.

that any portion of the enumeration and census provided for in this act has been negligently or improperly taken and is by reason thereof incomplete, the Superintendent of the Census, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, may cause such incomplete and unsatisfactory enumeration and census to be amended or made anew under such methods as may, in his discretion, be practicable.

Sec. 6.

Compensation.

Each supervisor of census shall, upon the completion of his duties to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior, receive the sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and in addition thereto, in thickly-settled districts, one dollar for each thousand or majority fraction of a thousand of the population enumerated in his district, and in sparsely-settled districts one dollar and forty cents for each thousand or majority fraction of a thousand of the population enumerated in such district; such sums to be in full compensation for all services rendered and expenses incurred by him,

Clerk-hire.

except that an allowance for clerk-hire may be made, at the discretion 763 of the Superintendent of Census: Provided, That, in the aggregate,

Proviso.

Minimum pay.

no supervisor shall be paid less than the sum of five hundred dollars. The designation of the compensation per thousand, as provided in this section, shall be made by the Secretary of the Interior at least one month in advance of the date for the commencement of the enumeration.

Sec. 7. That all mail matter of whatever class, relative to the census

Mail to be sent free.

and addressed to the Census Office, to the Superintendent of Census, his chief clerk, supervisors or enumerators: and indorsed “Official business, Department of the Interior, Census Office,” shall be transported free of postage; and if any person shall make use of any

Penalty stamps.

such indorsement to avoid the payment of postage on his private letter, package, or other matter in the mail, the person so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and subject to a fine of three hundred dollars’, to be prosecuted in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Sec. 8. No enumerator shall be deemed qualified to enter upon his

Enumerators.

Appointment.

duties until he has received from the supervisor of census of the district to which he belongs a commission, under his hand, authorizing him to perform the duties of an enumerator, and setting forth the boundaries of the subdivision within which such duties are to be performed by him. He shall, moreover, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:

“I, ______, an enumerator for taking the ——census of the

Oath.

United States, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will make a true and exact enumeration of all the inhabitants within the subdivision assigned to me, and will also faithfully collect all other statistics therein, as provided for in the act for taking the-census, and in conformity with all lawful instructions which I may receive, and will make due and correct returns thereof as required by said act, and will not disclose any information contained in the schedules, lists, or statements obtained by me to any person or persons, except to my superior officers.

(Signed) ______”

Which said oath or affirmation may be administered by any judge or clerk of a court of record, or any justice of the peace, or notary public empowered to administer oaths; which oath, duly authenticated, shall be forwarded to the supervisor of census before the date fixed herein for the commencement of the enumeration.

Sec. 9. It shall be the duty of each enumerator, after being qualified

Duties of enumerators.

in the manner aforesaid, to visit personally each dwelling-house in his subdivision, and each family therein, and each individual living out of a family in any place of abode, and by inquiry made of the head of such family, or of the member thereof deemed most credible and worthy of trust, or of such individual living out of a family, to obtain each and every item of information and all the particulars required by this act, as of date June first, eighteen hundred and ninety. And in case no person shall be found at the usual place of abode of such family or individual living out of a family competent to answer the inquiries made in compliance with the requirements of this act, then it shall be lawful for the enumerator to obtain the required information, as nearly as may be practicable, from the family or families, or person or persons, living nearest to such place of abode. The Superintendent of Census may employ

Enumeration of Indians.

special agents or other means to make an enumeration of all Indians living within the jurisdiction of the United States, with such information as to their condition as may be obtainable, classifying them as to Indians taxed, and Indians not taxed.

Sec. 10. And it shall be the duty of each enumerator to forward

Schedules.

the original schedules, duly certified, to the supervisor of census of his district, as his returns under the provisions of this act.

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Sec. 11.

Compensation.

The compensation of enumerators shall be ascertained and fixed as follows: In subdivisions, where the Superintendent of Census shall deem such allowance sufficient, an allowance not exceeding two cents for each living inhabitant, two cents for each death reported, fifteen cents for each farm, and twenty cents for each establishment of productive industry enumerated and returned, and for each surviving soldier, sailor, or marine, or widow of such soldier, sailor, or marine returned five cents, may be given in full

Proviso.

To be designated in advance.

compensation for all services: Provided, That the subdivisions to which the above rate of compensation shall apply must be designated by the Superintendent of Census at least one month in advance of the enumeration. Rates of compensation for all other subdivisions shall be fixed in advance of the enumeration by the Superintendent of Census. with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, according to the difficulty of enumeration, having reference to the nature of the region to be canvassed and the density or sparseness of settlement, or other considerations pertinent thereto: but the compensation

Maximum and minimum rates.

allowed to any enumerator in any such district shall not be less than three dollars nor more than six dollars per day of ten hours actual fieldwork each, when a per diem compensation shall be established by the Secretary of the Interior: nor more than three cents for each living inhabitant, twenty cents for each farm, and thirty cents for each establishment of productive industry enumerated and returned, when a per capita compensation shall be deemed advisable by the

Mileage, etc.

Secretary of the Interior. No claim for mileage or traveling expenses shall be allowed any enumerator in either class of subdivisions, except in extreme cases, and then only when authority has been previously granted by the Superintendent of Census. The Superintendent of Census shall prescribe uniform methods and suitable forms for keeping accounts of the number of people enumerated or of the time occupied in fieldwork for the purpose of ascertaining the amounts due to enumerators, severally, under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 12.

Extent of subdivisions.

That the subdivision assigned to any enumerator shall not exceed four thousand inhabitants, as near as may be, according to estimates based on the Tenth Census. The boundaries of all subdivisions shall be clearly described by civil divisions, rivers, roads, public surveys, or other easily distinguished lines.

Sec. 13.

Punishment of officers for malfeasance.

That any supervisor or enumerator, who. having taken and subscribed the oath required by this act, shall, without justifiable cause, neglect or refuse to perform the duties enjoined on him by this act, or shall, without the authority of the Superintendent, communicate to any person not authorized to receive the same, any information gained by him in the performance of his duties, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars; or, if he shall willfully and knowingly swear or affirm falsely, he shall be deemed guilty of perjury, and, on conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned not exceeding three years, and be fined not exceeding eight hundred dollars; or if he shall willfully and knowingly make false certificates or fictitious returns, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction of either of the last-named offenses, he shall be fined not exceeding five thousand dollars and be imprisoned not exceeding two years.

Sec. 14.

Punishment for receiving pay for securing appointments.

That if any person shall receive or secure to himself any fee, reward, or compensation as a consideration for the appointment or employment of any person as enumerator or clerk or other employee, or shall in any way receive or secure to himself any part of the compensation provided in this act for the services of any enumerator or clerk or other employee, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and. on conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than three thousand dollars, or be imprisoned not more than one year or both, in the discretion of the court.

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Sec. 15.

That each and every person more than twenty years of

Punishment for refusing to give information.

age. belonging to any family residing in any enumeration district or subdivision, and in case of the absence of the heads and other members of any such family, then any representative of such family shall be. and each of them hereby is, required, if thereto requested by the Superintendent, supervisor, or enumerator to render a true account to the best of his or her knowledge, of every person belonging to such family, in the various particulars required by law, and whoever shall willfully fail or refuse shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars.

And every president, treasurer, secretary, agent, director, or other

Officers of corporations.

officer of every corporation from which answers to any of the schedules provided for by this act are herein required, who shall, if thereto requested by the Superintendent, supervisor, or enumerator, willfully neglect or refuse to give true and complete answers to any inquiries authorized by this act, or shall willfully give false information, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined not exceeding ten thousand dollars, to which may be added imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year.

Sec. 16. That all fines and penalties imposed by this act may be

Enforcement of penalties.

enforced by indictment or information in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Sec. 17. That the schedules of inquiries at the Eleventh Census

Schedules.

R. S., sec. 2206, p. 385.

shall be the same as those contained in section number twenty-two hundred and six of the Revised Statutes of the United States, of eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, as amended by section seventeen of the act entitled “An act to provide for taking the Tenth and

Vol. 20, p. 177.

subsequent censuses”, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, with such changes of the subject-matter, emendations, and modifications as may be approved by the Secretary of the Interior;

To be in discretion of Secretary of the Interior.

Provisos.

it being the intent of this section to give to said Secretary full discretion over the form of the schedules of such inquiries: provided, however, That said Superintendent shall, under the authority

Special inquiries.

of the Secretary of the Interior, cause to be taken on a special schedule of inquiry, according to such form as he may prescribe, the names, organizations, and length of service of those who had served in the Army. Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States in the war of the rebellion, and who are survivors at the time of said inquiry, and the

Survivors of the war. etc.

widows of soldiers, sailors or marines: And provided, That the population schedule shall include an inquiry as to the number of negroes,

Negroes, etc.

mulattoes, quadroons, and octoroons. The report which the Superintendent of Census (if directed by said Secretary) is required to obtain from rai road corporations, incorporated express companies, telegraph companies, and insurance companies, and from all corporations

Report from corporations.

or establishments reporting products other than agricultural products, shall be of and for the fiscal year of such corporations or establishments having its termination nearest to the first of June, eighteen hundred and ninety; the Superintendent of Census shall collect and publish the statistics of the population, industries, and resources of the district of Alaska, with such fullness as he may

Alaska resources, etc.

deem expedient, and as he shall find practicable under the appropriations made, or to be made, for the expenses of the Eleventh Census. He shall also, at the time of the general enumeration herein provided for, or prior thereto, as the Secretary of the Interior may determine, collect the statistics of and relating to the recorded indebtedness of

Indebtedness of record.

private corporations and individuals, and make report thereon to Congress: and he shall collect, from official sources, information relating to animals not on farms. The only volumes that shall be

Volumes to be published.

prepared and published in connection with said census shall relate to population and social statistics relating thereto, the products of manufactories, mining and agriculture, mortality and vital statistics, 766 valuation and public indebtedness, recorded indebtedness, and to statistics relating to railroad corporations, incorporated express, telegraph and insurance companies, a list of the names, organizations, and length of service of surviving soldiers, sailors and marines, and the widows of soldiers, sailors and marines.

Sec. 18.

Collection of special statistics.

That each enumerator in his subdivision shall be charged with the collection of the facts and statistics required by each and all the several schedules, with the following exceptions, to wit: In

Deaths.

cities or States where an official registration of deaths is maintained, the Superintendent of Census, may in his discretion, withhold the mortality schedule from the several enumerators within such cities or States, and may obtain the statistics required by this act through official records, paying therefor such sum as may be found necessary, not exceeding the amount which is by this act authorized to be paid to enumerators for a similar service, namely, two cents for each

Manufactures, etc.

death thus returned. Whenever he shall deem it expedient, the Superintendent of Census may withhold the schedules for manufacturing, mining, and social statistics from the enumerators of the several subdivisions, and may charge the collection of these statistics

Employment of experts.

upon experts and special agents, to be employed without respect to locality. And said Superintendent may employ experts and special agents to investigate and ascertain the statistics of the manufacturing, railroad, fishing, mining, cattle, and other industries of the country, and of telegraph, express, transportation, and insurance companies as he may designate and require.

Preparation of questions.

And the Superintendent of Census shall, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, prepare schedules containing such interrogatories as shall, in his judgment, be best adapted to elicit this information, with such specifications, divisions, and particulars under each head as he shall deem necessary to that end. Such experts and

Oath, etc., of experts.

special agents shall take the same oath as the enumerators of the several subdivisions, and shall have equal authority with such enumerators in respect to the subjects committed to them, and they shall

Pay.

receive compensation at rates to be fixed by the Superintendent of

Proviso.

Census with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior: Provided,

Maximum.

That the same shall in no case exceed six dollars per day and actual necessary traveling expenses.

Sec. 19.

Commencement of enumeration.

That the enumeration required by this act shall commence on the first Monday of June, eighteen hundred and ninety, and be taken as of that date, and each enumerator shall prosecute the canvass of his subdivision from that date forward on each weekday without intermission, except for sickness or other urgent cause; and any unnecessary cessation of his work shall be sufficient ground for his removal and the appointment of another person in his place; and any person so appointed shall take the oath required of enumerators, and shall receive compensation at the same rates. And it shall be the duty of each enumerator to complete the enumeration of his district,

Returns to be forwarded by July 1, 1890.

and to prepare the returns hereinbefore required to be made, and to forward the same to the supervisor of his district on or before the first day of July, eighteen hundred and ninety, and in any city having over ten thousand inhabitants under the census of eighteen hundred and eighty, the enumeration of population shall be taken within two weeks from the first Monday of June; and any delay beyond the dates above respectively, on the part of any enumerator, shall be sufficient cause for withholding the compensation to which he would be entitled by compliance with the provisions of this act, until proof satisfactory to the Superintendent of Census shall be furnished that such delay was by reason of causes beyond the control of such enumerator.

Sec. 20.

Limit of cost.

That the sum of six million four hundred thousand dollars is hereby fixed and limited as the maximum cost of the census herein provided for, exclusive of printing, engraving, and binding, 767 and it shall not be lawful for the Secretary of the Interior or the Superintend of Census to incur any expense or obligation whatever, in respect to said census, in excess of that sum; and the sum of one million dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available,

Appropriation.

and continue available until the completion of the Eleventh Census.

Sec. 21. That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized

Information from Departments.

whenever he may think proper, to call upon any other Department or office of the Government, for information pertinent to the enumeration herein required.

Sec. 22. Any supervisor of census may. with the consent of the

Removal of enumerators.

Superintendent of Census, remove any enumerator in his district, and fill the vacancy thereby caused or otherwise occurring; and in such cases but one compensation shall be allowed for the entire service. to be apportioned among the persons performing the same in the discretion of the Superintendent of Census.

Sec. 23. That upon the request of any municipal government,

Cities, etc., may be furnished with names, etc., of persons.

meaning thereby the incorporated government of any town, village, township, or city, or kindred municipality, the Superintendent of Census shall furnish such government with a copy of the names, with age. sex. birthplace and color, or race, of all persons enumerated within the territory in the jurisdiction of such municipality, and such copies shall be paid for by such municipal government at the rate of twenty-five cents for each one hundred names, and all sums so received by the Superintendent of Census shall be accounted for in such way as the Secretary of the Interior shall direct, and covered into the Treasury of the United States to be placed to the credit of.

Sums be credited to census fund.

and in addition to, the appropriation herein made for taking the Eleventh Census.

Sec. 24. That the Secretary of the Interior may authorize the expenditure

Secretary of Interior to direct expenses.

of necessary sums for the traveling expenses of the officers and employees connected with the taking of the census, and the incidental expenses essential to the carrying out of this act. including the rental of convenient quarters in the District of Columbia and the furnishing thereof, and an outfit for printing small blanks, tally-sheets, circulars, and so forth, and shall from time to time make a detailed report to Congress of such expenditures.

Sec. 25. That the act entitled “An act to provide for the taking

Inconsistent provisions of law repealed.

Vol. 20, p. 173.

of the Tenta and subsequent census”, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, and all laws and parts of laws inconsistent with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed: and all censuses subsequent to the Eleventh Census shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of this act, unless Congress shall hereafter otherwise provide.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 320: authorizing the President to appoint William English an officer in the Regular Army of the United States. Chapter 320 25 Stat. 767 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 320.—

An act authorizing the President to appoint William English an officer in the Regular Army of the United States.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William English.

May be appointed second lieutenant, Army.

That the President be. and he is hereby, authorized to nominate and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to appoint William English a second lieutenant in the Regular Army of the United States, and to assign him to any vacancy in said rank existing therein.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 321: to provide for the settlement of the titles to the lands claimed by or under the Black Bob band of Shawnee Indians in Kansas, or adversely thereto, and for other purposes. Chapter 321 25 Stat. 768 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 768

CHAP. 321.—

An act to provide for the settlement of the titles to the lands claimed by or under the Black Bob band of Shawnee Indians in Kansas, or adversely thereto, and for other purposes.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lands of Black Bob Shawnee Indians, Kans.

Attorney-General to bring suit.

That the Attorney-General of the United States shall be. and he is hereby, instructed to cause a suit in equity to be brought in the name of the United States, in the circuit court for the district of Kansas, to quiet and finally settle the titles to the lands claimed by or under the Black Bob band of Shawnee Indians in Kansas, or adversely to said titles.

Parties.

All persons having claims to said lands, or any part thereof, as well as said band of Indians, shall be made parties to said suit, either personally or by representation, as said court may deem convenient. consistently with justice to all the interests involved, and notice of the institution and pendency of said suit, and for the appearance of the parties thereto shall be given, either by personal service or by such publication as the court shall order, or both.

Rights of Indians to be presented.

It shall be the duty of the Attorney-General to cause the rights of said band of Indians, and of the individual members thereof, to be duly presented and protected in said suit, and he shall employ counsel to aid in such protection; and any other claimants to said lands, or any part thereof, may appear in said cause personally or by counsel, to defend the same and assert their rights: and said court shall, upon proof and hearing, proceed to determine according to the principles of law and equity, all questions arising in respect to said lands, or any part thereof and decree accordingly, and cause such

Decree.

decree to be carried into execution; and the possession of the lands or parts thereof, respectively, to be delivered to the persons entitled thereto: and upon a final decision of said matters it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to approve deeds for said lands in conformity to such decision. No objections shall be allowed in said suit in respect to want or misjoinder of parties other than such as are required in this act, or for multifariousness or want of form.

Appeal.

The right of appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States shall exist as in other cases.

Sec. 2.

Jurisdiction, etc., in Indian land cases, Kans.

That all the provisions of the above section, including those as to notification of parties, as far as the same may be applicable, are hereby extended to all conveyances and transfers of land within the jurisdiction of the United States circuit court for the district of Kansas acquired under Indian treaties with the United States, and covered by deeds of Indian allottees and patentees which the Secretary of the Interior has refused to approve. The said circuit court is hereby empowered and required, in cases properly before it. to hear and determine all questions of inheritance to any of said lands, determine

Descent of property, etc.

the rightful heirs thereto, and the interest of each heir in and to any such lands, in cases where money has been paid, advanced, or deposited for the transfer of any lands and the title thereto for any cause fails or is imperfect, the circuit court shall inquire and determine as to the rightful application of any such money paid, advanced, or deposited, and shall make such orders, judgments, or decrees in relation thereto as will protect the rights of innocent parties consistently with justice to all interests involved; and said circuit court shall, in all cases properly before it, hear, try, settle, and determine all controversies or disputes between occupants on said lands and the owners or holders of the titles to the same: and all other controversies or disputes in regard to the transfer of any of said lands, the said circuit court shall hear and determine, in every case, according to the principles of law and equity, and enter up judgments, orders, and decrees accordingly, and enforce the same, and on final hearing apportion the costs among the parties as the equity of the case may require.

Former resolution repealed.

Vol. 20, p. 488.

That the joint resolution of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, entitled “Joint resolution instructing the Attorney- 769 General of the United States to bring suit in the name of the United States, to quiet and settle the titles of the Black Bob band of Shawnee Indians,” be, and the same is hereby, repealed: Provided, That this

Proviso.

Decrees.

act shall not be so construed as to affect the validity of any decree heretofore rendered by the United States circuit court for the district of Kansas under the provisions of said joint resolution, or to impair the power of said court to set aside or amend or correct any such decree, or to divest any party in interest of his right to appeal to the United States Supreme Court within the time limited by law.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 322: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Coosa River at Gadsden, in the State of Alabama. Chapter 322 25 Stat. 769 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 322.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Coosa River at Gadsden, in the State of Alabama.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anniston and Cincinnati Railroad company may bridge Coosa River at Gadsden, Ala.

That the Anniston and Cincinnati Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under the laws of the State of Alabama, having constructed a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Coosa River, at or near Gadsden, in Etowah County, on a direct line from Anniston, in Calhoun County, to Attala, in Etowah County, in the State of Alabama, said company is hereby authorized to keep and maintain the same: Provided, That the Secretary of War shall approve the plans and

Proviso.

dimensions of said bridge. Said bridge if approved by the Secretary of War shall be maintained so as to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which it is

Railway. wagon, and foot bridge.

built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot passengers, upon conditions to be agreed upon between said corporation and the county commissioner’s court of the said county of Etowah and approved by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That the bridge authorized under this act and subject to

Lawful structure and post-route.

its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-rout, and shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. That no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mail, troops, and munitions of war of the United States, or for through railway passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile for their transmission over the railroad leading to said bridge, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge for postal-telegraph purposes; that the said

Postal telegraph.

bridge shall, either by draw, span, or otherwise, provide and secure a free and unobstructed passageway to all watercraft navigating

Unobstructed navigation.

Provisos.

Draw.

said river at the point aforesaid: Provided, That said bridge authorized by this act being constructed as a drawbridge the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signals for the passage of boats or vessels, and said corporation shall maintain at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as

Lights, etc.

the Light House Board shall prescribe: And provided further, That nothing herein contained shall be held to alter or affect existing laws

Existing laws.

as to the removal of bridges obstructing the navigation of rivers when the Secretary of War shall so determine.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railway companies, or any one of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge all matters 770

Secretary of War to deckle.

in issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon the hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4.

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

That said company shall submit to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval the design and drawings of the bridge and a map of the location, giving the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, and if the Secretary of War, upon an examination of the papers to him submitted, shall require any change in the location or plans of said bridge, or its entire removal, the company shall, at its own expense, comply with such requirements; and if any change be made in the plan of said bridge such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and if any litigation shall be had in regard to said bridge, by reason of said bridge being alleged to be an obstruction to the navigation

Litigation.

of said Coosa River, the same shall be in the circuit court of the United States in whose territorial jurisdiction said bridge or any part thereof is located.

Sec. 5.

Amendment, etc.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved, and any alterations or changes that may be required by the Secretary of War in the bridge constructed under this act shall be made by the corporation owning or controlling the same at its own expense.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 323: providing for the establishment of a life-saving station at mouth of Coquille River, Oregon. Chapter 323 25 Stat. 770 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 323.—

An act providing for the establishment of a life-saving station at mouth of Coquille River, Oregon.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Life-saving station established at mouth of Coquille River, Oregon.

That a life Saving Station be and is hereby established at mouth of Coquille River, in Coos County, in the State of Oregon.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 324: for the erection of a light-house on or near Diamond Shoal, off Cape Hatteras. North Carolina. Chapter 324 25 Stat. 770 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 324.—

An act for the erection of a light-house on or near Diamond Shoal, off Cape Hatteras. North Carolina.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cape Hatteras. N. C.

Light-house at Diamond Shoal.

Provisos.

That a light-house be established on or near Diamond Shoal, off Cape Hatteras. North Carolina, at a cost not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That the contractors for doing this work shall be the lowest responsible bidders and best fitted by reason of skill and experience

Contract.

Payments.

to do the work: And provided further, That payments shall be made therefor as the work progresses in the discretion of the Light-House Board, and subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 325: for the erection of a public building at the city of Kalamazoo. Michigan. Chapter 325 25 Stat. 770 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 325.—

An act for the erection of a public building at the city of Kalamazoo. Michigan.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kalamazoo, Mich.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to

Public building.

Site.

purchase, acquire by condemnation, or otherwise provide a site and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults, for the use and accommodation of the post-office and other Government offices at the city of Kalamazoo, in the 771 State of Michigan. The site and building thereon, when completed upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved

Plans, etc.

by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, nor shall any site be purchased until estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein

Limit of cost.

limited after the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, and no purchase of site nor plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury involving an expenditure exceeding the said sum of seventy-five thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire by an open space of at least forty feet, including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended

Proviso.

until a valid title to the said site shall be vested in the United States,

Title, etc.

nor until the State of Michigan shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Sec. 2. That the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars, or so much

Appropriation.

thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for said purpose, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 326: for the relief of certain settlers in Hettinger County, Dakota. Chapter 326 25 Stat. 771 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 326.—

An act for the relief of certain settlers in Hettinger County, Dakota.

March 1, 1889.

Whereas certain settlers in townships one hundred and thirty-five

Preamble.

north and one hundred and thirty-six north, range ninety-seven west, and one hundred and thirty-four north, range ninety-six west, fifth principal meridian, Hettinger County, Dakota, find that by reason of a mistake in the preliminary survey their homestead claims are on lands of the Northern Pacific Railroad rather than on Government sections: Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hettinger County, Dakota.

Relief to homesteaders entering lands of railroad company.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and empowered to give relief to such homesteaders or others as have been adversely affected by the Government survey, by an exchange of lands with the Northern Pacific Railroad, section for section, or fraction thereof, as the in erests of the parties may appear, so as to admit of the company taking other lands within the indemnity limits, in lieu of the tracts covered by actual settlements made prior to Government survey: Provided, That the said railroad company will become a party to said exchange.

Sec. 2. That the homestead residence of five years required for

Residence.

holding said lands shall date from the first occupation of said claims.

Sec. 3. That nothing contained in this act shall be taken or construed

Right to forfeit unearned lands retained

as waiving, releasing or in any wise affecting any right of the United States to forfeit any lands granted to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company by act of Congress to aid in the construction of. its line of railroad, by reason of the breach of the conditions of any such grant; and any rights to any lands acquired by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company under the provisions of this act shall be taken and held subject to whatever conditions and right of forfeiture now attach to the lands which the Northern Pacific Railroad Company may give in exchange under the provisions of this act.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 327: to establish the Lincoln Land District in the Territory of of New Mexico. Chapter 327 25 Stat. 772 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 772

CHAP. 327.—

An act to establish the Lincoln Land District in the Territory of of New Mexico.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Lincoln laud district, N. Mex., established.

Boundaries.

That all that portion of the Territory of New Mexico embraced in the following described boundaries to wit, beginning at a point on the line running north and south between the State of Texas and the Territory of New Mexico, where such line would be intersected by the township line between townships numbers one and two north of the base line, and running thence west to the southwest corner of San Miguel County along the line between the Counties of Lincoln and San Miguel, said southwest corner being on said line in range number nineteen west of the New Mexico principal meridian, thence north to the southeast corner of Valencia County, a distance of about four miles, thence west on the south line of Valencia County parallel with the line between townships numbered one and two through township number two north to the east line of range number eight east of the New Mexico principal meridian, thence south along said range line between ranges numbered eight and nine east of said principal meridian to the second standard parallel south on the line between townships numbered ten and eleven south of the base line, thence east along said parallel to the line between ranges numbered ten and eleven south of the base line, thence south along said range line to the township line between townships numbered twelve and thirteen south, thence east along said last named line to the meridian of longitude number twenty-eight degrees thirty minutes west from Washington, thence south along said meridian line to the line of the State of Texas, thence east along said line to the southeast corner of the Territory of New Mexico and thence north along the boundary line between the State of Texas and the Territory of New Mexico to the point of beginning, shall be constituted a separate land district to be known as the

Office at Roswell.

Lincoln Land District, and the office of said district shall be located at the town of Roswell in said Territory.

Sec. 2.

That the President of the United States shall nominate and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate appoint a register and receiver of the public moneys of the United States for said district, who shall reside in the place where said land office is located and shall have the same powers, perform the same duties and receive the same emoluments as are or may be prescribed by laws and regulations in relation to other land officers in the Territories of the United States.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 328: to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia. Chapter 328 25 Stat. 772 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 328.—

An act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Militia organized.

That every able-bodied male citizen resident within the District of Columbia, of the age of eighteen years and under the age of forty-five years, excepting persons exempted by section two. and idiots, lunatics, common drunkards, vagabonds, paupers, and persons convicted of any

Persons to be enrolled.

infamous crime, shall be enrolled in the militia. Persons so convicted after enrollment shall forthwith be disenrolled; and in all cases of doubt respecting the age of a person enrolled, the burden of proof shall be upon him.

Sec. 2.

Exemptions.

That in addition to the persons exempted from enrollment in the militia by the general laws of the United States, the following persons shall also be exempted from enrollment in the militia of the 773 District of Columbia, namely: Officers of the government of the District of Columbia; judges and officers of the courts of the district of Columbia; officers who have held commissions in the Regular or Volunteer Army or Navy of the United States: officers who have served for a period of live years in the militia of the District of Columbia or of any State of the United States: ministers of the gospel; practicing physicians; conductors and engine-drivers of railroad trains; members of the paid police and fire department.

Sec. 3. That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall

Assessors to enroll.

provide for the enrollment of the militia, and for this purpose may require the assessors of taxes, at the same time they are engaged in taking the assessment of valuation of real and personal property, to make a list of persons liable to enrollment: and such record shall be deemed a sufficient notification to all persons whose name are thus recorded that they have been enrolled in the militia. Immediately after the completion of each enrollment they shall furnish the commanding-general of the militia with a copy of the same.

Sec. 4. That the enrolled militia shall not be subject to any duty

Duty.

except when called into the service of the United States, or to aid the civil authorities in the execution of the laws or suppression of riots.

Sec. 5. That whenever it shall be necessary to call out any portion

Ordering into service.

of the enrolled militia the commander-in-chief shall order out, by draft or otherwise, or accept as volunteers as maney as required. Every member of the enrolled militia who volunteers, or who is ordered out or drafted under the provisions of this act. who does not appear at the time and place designated, may be arrested by order of the commanding general and be tried and punished by a court-martial. The portion of the enrolled militia ordered out or accented shall be mustered into service for such period as may be required, and the commanding general may assign them to existing organizations of the active militia, or may organize them as the exigencies of the occasion may require.

Sec. 6. That the President of the United States shall be the commander-in-chief

Commander-in-chief.

of the militia of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 7. That there shall be appointed and commissioned by the

Commanding general.

President of the United States a commanding general of the militia of the District of Columbia, with the rank of brigadier-general, who shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified, but may be removed at any time by the President.

Sec. 8. That the staff of the militia of the District of Columbia

Staff officers.

shall be appointed and commissioned by the President, and hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified, but may be removed at any time by the President. It shall consist of one adjutant-general, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel; one inspector-general. one quartermaster-general, one commissary-general, one chief of ordnance, one chief engineer, one surgeon-general, one judge-advocate-general, and one inspector-general of rifle practice, each with the rank of major; and four aids-de-camp, each with the rank of captain. The commanding general

noncommissioned staff.

may appoint a noncommissioned staff of the militia, to consist of one sergeant-major, one quartermaster-sergeant, one commissary-sergeant, one ordnance sergeant, two staff sergeants, one hospital-steward, one color-sergeant, and one sergeant-bugler.

Sec. 9. That the President may assign an officer of the Army to

Detail for adjutant general.

act as adjutant-general of the militia of the District of Columbia, who, while so assigned, shall be commissioned as such and be subject to the orders of the commanding general and the provisions of this act: Provided, however, That the officer so assigned shall receive no other pay or emolument than that to which his rank

Pay.

in the Army entitles him when on detached service.

774 the active militia: its organization.

Active militia.

Sec. 10.

Organization of National Guard.

That the active militia shall be composed of volunteers, and shall be designated the National Guard of the District of Columbia; and in case the militia of the District of Columbia are called into the service of the United States, or required for the suppression of riots, or to aid civil officers in the execution of the laws, shall be the first to be ordered into service.

Sec. 11.

Strength on peace basis.

That in time of peace the National Guard shall consist of not more than twenty-eight companies of infantry, which shall be arranged by the commanding general into such regiments, battalions, and unattached companies as he may deem expedient; one battery of light artillery; one signal corps; one ambulance corps; one engineer corps: one band of music, and one corps of field musicians.

Sec. 12.

Regiments of infantry.

That regiments of infantry shall consist of three battalions; and to each regiment there shall be one colonel and one lieutenant-colonel. and a staff to consist of one surgeon, one adjutant, one quartermaster, one inspector of rifle practice, and one chaplain, each with the rank of captain; and a noncommissioned staff, consisting of one sergeant-major, one quartermaster-sergeant, one commissary-sergeant, and one hospital-steward.

Sec. 13.

Infantry battalions.

That battalions of infantry shall consist of four companies; and to each battalion there shall be one major; and a staff consisting of one surgeon, one adjutant, one quartermaster, and one inspector of rifle practice, each with the rank of first lieutenant; and a noncommissioned staff, consisting one sergeant-major, one quartermaster-sergeant, and one hospital-steward.

Sec. 14.

Infantry companies.

That to each company of infantry there shall be one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, one first sergeant, four sergeants, one corporal to each ten privates, and not more than eighty-seven privates; and the minimum number of enlisted men shall be forty.

Sec. 15.

Artillery battery.

That the battery of light artillery shall have not less than four nor more than six guns. To four guns there shall be one captain, two first lieutenants, one second lieutenant, one first sergeant, one quartermaster-sergeant, five sergeants, eight corporals, two buglers, and not more than eighty-two privates: and the minimum number of enlisted men shall be fifty-seven. To more than four guns there shall be, for each additional gun. one sergeant, two corporals, and not more than twenty nor less than ten privates; for two additional guns there shall be one additional second lieutenant.

Sec. 16.

Signal. ambulance, and engineer corps.

That to each signal corps, ambulance corps, and engineer corps, there shall be one first lieutenant, two sergeants, two corporals, and not more than thirty-two nor less than fourteen privates.

Sec. 17.

Band.

That the band of music shall consist of one chief musician, two sergeants, two corporals, and thirty-two privates; and the corps of field music of one principal musician, two sergeants, two corporals, and thirty-two privates. The chief musician, principal musician, and other noncommissioned officers of the band and field music shall be appointed by the commanding general.

Sec. 18.

Disbanding of companies below minimum strength.

That when any company of the National Guard shall, for a period of not less than ninety days, contain less than the minimum number of enlisted men prescribed by this act, or upon a duly ordered inspection. shall be found to have fallen below a proper standard of efficiency, the commanding general may either disband such company or consolidate it with any other company of the National Guard, and grant an honorable discharge to the supernumerary officers and noncommissioned officers produced by such consolidation. Officers and enlisted men discharged by reason of such disbanding or consolidation and at any time thereafter reentering the service shall have allowed to them, as part of their term of service, the time already served.

775 election, appointment, and discharge of commissioned officers.

Commissioned officers.

Sec. 19. That all officers shall be commissioned by the President of

Commission.

the United States. In time of peace, or when not in the service of the United States, they shall previously be elected or nominated as herein provided. No person commissioned as an officer shall assume such rank, or enter upon the duties of the office to which he may be commissioned, until he has accepted such commission and taken such oath

Oath.

or affirmation as may be prescribed.

Sec. 20. That the staff officers of a regiment or battallion shall be

Staff officers.

nominated by the permanent commander thereof.

Sec. 21. That field officers of regiments or battallions shall be nominated

Field officers.

by the commanding general. Captains and lieutenants of companies

Company officers.

shall be elected by the written votes of the enlisted men of the respective companies.

Sec. 22. That elections of officers shall be ordered and held under

Elections.

such regulations as may be prescribed by the commanding general.

Sec. 23. That every person accepting an election or nomination as

Examinations.

an officer shall appear before an examining board, to be appointed by the commanding general, which board shall examine said officer as to his military and other qualifications. If any officer shall fail to appear before the board of examination within thirty days after being notified, or shall fail to pass a satisfactory examination, the fact shall be certified by the board to the commanding general, who shall thereupon declare the election or nomination of such officer null and void. If, in the opinion of the board such officer is competent, and otherwise qualified, they shall certify the fact to the commanding general, who shall thereupon recommend him to the President for commission.

Sec. 24.

That a commissioned officer may be honorably discharged—

Discharges.

Upon tender of resignation;

Upon disbandment of the organization to which he belongs;

Upon report of a board of examination, or for failure to appear before such board when ordered.

He may be dismissed upon the sentence of a court-martial; conviction in a court of justice of an infamous offense.

the appointment and reduction of noncommissioned officers.

noncommissioned officers.

Sec. 25. That noncommissioned staff officers shall be appointed by

Appointment.

the permanent commander of the organization to which they belong; and permanent commanders of battalions shall appoint the noncommissioned officers of companies, upon the written nomination of the respective captains; but they may withhold such appointment if. in their judgment, there be proper cause: noncommissioned officers of unattached companies shall be appointed by there respective captains. The permanent commander of any battalion or unattached company may reduce to the ranks any company noncommissioned officers of his command.

enlistment and discharge of soldiers.

Enlistment.

Sec. 26. Enlistment in the National Guard shall be for the term of

Term.

three years: Provided, however, That any soldier who may have

Proviso.

received an honorable discharge, by reason of the expiration of his term of service, may. within thirty days thereafter, re-inlist for a

Reenlistment.

term of one. two. or three years, to date from the expiration of his previous term. All terms of service, except in case of reinlistment, shall commence at noon on the day of enlistment, and expire at noon on the day of discharge.

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Sec. 27.

Oath, etc.

Every person enlisting in the National Guard shall sign an enlistment paper which shall contain an oath of allegiance to the United States. The requisites and regulations for enlistment and the form of enlistment paper and oath for enlisting men. shall he prescribed by the commanding general.

Sec. 28.

Discharges.

Honorable.

That no enlisted man shall be honorably discharged before the expiration of his term of service, except by order of the commanding general, and for the following reasons:

Upon his own application, approved by the commanding officer of his company, and by superior commanders;

Upon removal from the District;

Upon disability, established by certificate of medical officer:

To accept promotion by commission;

Whenever, in the opinion of the commanding general, the interest of the service demand such discharge.

Sec. 29.

Dishonorable.

That enlisted men shall be dishonorably discharged by order of the commanding general:

To carry out the sentence of a court-martial;

Upon conviction of felony in a civil court:

Upon expulsion from his company, in accordance with its bylaws or regulations;

Upon discovery of Reenlistment after previous dishonorable discharge.

Sec. 30.

Certificate of discharge.

That every soldier discharged from the service of the district shall be furnish with a certificate of such discharge, which shall state clearly the reasons therefor. Dishonorable discharges will have the word dishonorable written or printed diagonally across their faces, in large characters, with red ink, and the reenlistment clause will be erased by a line.

arms uniforms, and equipments.

Arms, etc.

Sec. 31. That the Uniforms, arms, and equipments of the National Guard shall be the same as prescribed and furnished to the army of the United States. Every organization of the National Guard shall be provided with such ordnance and ordnance stores, clothing, camp and garrison equipage, quartermaster’s stores, medical supplies, and other military stores, as may be necessary for the proper training and instruction of the force and for the proper performance of the

To be issued by Secretary of War.

duties required under this act. Such property shall be issued from the stores and supplies appropriated for the use of the Army, upon the approval and by the direction of the Secretary of War, to the commanding general, upon his requisitions for the same. The property so issued shall remain and continue to be the property of the United States, and shall be accounted for by the commanding general at such times, in manner, and on such forms, as the Secretary of War may require.

Sec. 32.

Regulations for issue, care, etc.

That the commanding general may transfer all public property, received by him for the use of the National Guard under the provision of this act, to the several departmental officers of the general staff, and may make and prescribe regulations for its issue by them, and for its care and preservation by the officers or soldiers to whom issued.

Sec. 33.

Returns, etc.

That every officer receiving public property for military use shall be accountable for the articles so received by him, and shall make returns of such property at such times, in such manner, and on such forms as may be prescribed. He shall be liable to trial by court-martial for neglect of duty, and also make good to the United States the value of all such property defaced, injured, destroyed or lost, by any neglect or default on his part, to be recovered in an action of tort, or by any other action at law. to be instituted by the judge-ad-vocategeneral of the militia at the order of the commanding gen- 777 eral. All money received on account of loss or damages shall be paid in the Treasury of the United States, and shall be accounted for by the commanding general in his returns to the Secretary of War.

Sec. 34. That any officer or soldier who shall sell, dispose of pawn

Punishment for selling. etc., public property.

or pledge, willfully destroy or injure, or retain after proper demand made, any public property issued under the provisions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by imprisonment for not exceeding two months, or by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by both; and it is hereby made the duty of the judge of the police court of the District of Columbia, upon information filed or complaint, made under oath, to issue process for the arrest of the offender, and to cause him to be brought before the police court to be dealt with according to the provisions of this section.

Sec. 35. That until an officer, or his legal representative shall have

Liability of officers.

received notice that the property accounts of such officer have been examined and found correct, the liability of such officer, or of his estate, for public property for which he is or may have been responsible shall be in no way affected by resignation, discharge, change in official position, or death. Upon the death or desertion of an officer responsible for public property his immediate commander shall at once cause the property for which such officer was responsible to be collected, and a correct inventory made by actual count and examination; which inventory shall be forwarded to the commanding general, in order that any deficiency may be made good from the estate or the deceased or deserting officer; compensation for such deficiency may be recovered in the manner provided in section thirty-four.

Sec. 36. That property issued or provided under the provisions of

Unserviceable property.

this act which becomes unfit for use, and is condemned as unserviceable shall be reported by the commanding general to the Secretary of War, and shall be disposed of as may be directed by him.

Sec. 37. That any organization of the active militia may, with the

Distinctive uniforms.

approval of the commanding general, and at its own expense, adopt any other uniform than that issued to it: but such uniform shall not be worn when such organization is on duty under the orders of the commanding general except by his permission.

Sec. 38, That organizations of the National Guard shall have the

Right to own personal property.

right to own and keep personal property, which shall belong to and be under the control of the active members thereof: and the commanding officer of any organization may recover for its use any debts or effects belonging to it. or damages for injury to such property; action for such recovery to be brought, in the name of such commanding

Actions for injuries to.

officer, before any justice of the peace, with the right of appeal to the supreme court of the District of Columbia, or before the supreme court of the District of Columbia: and no suit or complaint pending in his name shall be abated by his ceasing to be commanding officer of the organization; but. upon the motion of the commander succeeding him, such commander shall be admitted to prosecute the suit or complaint in like manner and with like effect as if it had been originally commenced by him.

Sec. 39. That the quartermaster-general of the militia shall provide,

Armories to be provided.

by rental or otherwise, such armories for the National Guard as may be allowed and directed by the commanding general. He shall also provide each organization with such lockers, closets, gun-racks, and cases or desks, as may be necessary for the care, preservation. and safekeeping of the arms, equipments, uniforms, records, and other military property in their possession. He shall also provide suitable rooms for the offices of the commanding general and staff, for the keeping of books, the transaction of business, and the instruction of officers, and also suitable places for the storage and safekeeping of public property.

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Duties.

Sec. 40.

Drills, etc., to be a military duty.

That any drill, parade, encampment, or duty that is required, ordered, or authorized to be performed under the provisions of this act, shall be deemed to be a military duty, and while on such duty every officer and enlisted man of the National Guard shall be subject to the lawful orders of his superior officers, and for any military offense may be put and kept under arrest or under guard for a time not extending beyond the term of service for which he is then ordered.

Sec. 41.

Prescribing drills, etc.

That the commanding general shall prescribe such stated drills and parades as he may deem necessary for the instruction of the National Guard, and may order out any portion of the National Guard for such drills, inspections, parades, escort, or other duties, as he may deem proper. The commanding officer of any regiment, battalion, or company may also assemble his command, or any part thereof, in the evening for drill, instruction, or other business, as he may deem expedient; but no parade shall be performed by any regiment, battalion, company, or part thereof, without the permission of the commanding general.

Sec. 42.

Annual inspection.

That an annual inspection and muster of each organization of the National Guard, and an inspection of their armories and of public property in their possession, shall be made at such times and places as the commanding general may order and direct.

Sec. 43.

Camp duty.

That the National Guard shall perform not less than six consecutive days of camp duty in each year, at such time as may be ordered by the commanding general; and the quartermaster-general of the militia, subject to the approval of the commanding general, shall provide, by rental or otherwise, a suitable camp ground for the annual encampment of the militia, make the necessary provisions thereon for the encampment, and provide necessary transportation to and from the same for baggage and supplies.

Sec. 44.

Use or Washington Barracks.

The National Guard shall have the use of the drill grounds and rillerange at the Washington Barracks, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and the commanding general of the militia shall provide such additional targets and accessories as may be necessary for the use of the militia.

Sec. 45.

Suppression of riots, etc.

That when there is in the District of Columbia a tumult, riot. mob. or a body of men acting together by force with attempt to commit a felony or to offer violence to persons or property, or by force and violence to break and resist the laws, or when such tumult, riot, or mob is threatened, it shall be lawful for the commissioners of the District of Columbia, or for the United States marshal for the District of Columbia, to call on the commander-in-chief to aid them in suppressing such violence and enforcing the laws; the commander-in-chief shall thereupon order out so much and such portion of the militia as he may deem necessary to suppress the same, and no member thereof who shall be thus ordered out by proper authority for any such duty shall be liable to civil or criminal prosecution for any act done in the discharge of his military duty.

Sec. 46.

Excuses from duty.

That no officer or soldier of the National Guard, when ordered on duty to aid the civil authorities, or when ordered into the services of the United States in obedience to the call or order of the President, shall be excused from such duty except upon the certificate of the surgeon of his command of physical disability, such certificate to be presented to the commanding general in case of an officer, or to his company commander in case of a soldier. If such officer or soldier fail to furnish such excuse he shall be tried and punished by a court-martial. For absence from any other military duty required or ordered under the provisions of this act the penalty shall be such as may be prescribed by the commanding general, or 779 the bylaws of the organization to which the officer or soldier belongs.

Sec. 47. That the United States forces or troops, or any portion of

Parade, etc., to have right of way.

the militia, parading, or performing any duty according to law, shall have the right of way in any street or highway through which they may pass: Provided, That the carriage of the United States mails,

Proviso.

Mail, tire department, etc.

the legitimate functions of the police, and the progress and operations of fire-engines and fire departments shall not be interfered with thereby.

Sec. 48. That every commanding officer, when on duty, may ascertain

Rules for parades and encampments.

and fix necessary bounds and limits to his parade or encampment. Whoever intrudes within the limits of the parade or encampment after being forbidden, or whoever shall interrupt, molest, or obstruct any officer or soldier while on duty, may be put and kept under guard until the parade, encampment, or duty be concluded: and the commanding officer may turn over such person to any police officer, and said police officer is required to detain him in custody for examination or trial before the police court, and the judge thereof may punish such offense by a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars.

Sec. 49. That all officers and employees of the United States and

Governmental employees.

of the District of Columbia who are members of the National Guard shall be entitled to leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of pay or time, on all days of any parade or encampment ordered or authorized under the provisions of this act.

military courts.

Military courts.

Sec. 50. Courts of inquiry, to consist of not more than three officers,

Courts of inquiry.

may be ordered by the commanding general, for the purpose of investigating the conduct of any officer, either at his own request or on a complaint or charge of conduct unbecoming an officer. Such court of inquiry shall report the evidence adduced, a statement of facts, and an opinion thereon, when required, to the commanding general, who may, in his discretion, thereupon order a court-martial for the trial of the officer whose conduct has been inquired into.

Sec. 51. That general courts-martial for the trial of commissioned

Courts-martial.

officers or enlisted men shall be ordered by the commanding general at such times as the interests of the service may require, and shall consist of not less than five nor more than thirteen officers, and a judge-advocate, none of whom shall be of less rank than the accused, when it can be avoided.

Sec. 52. That for the trial of enlisted men for all minor offenses

Trials of enlisted men.

the commanding officer of each battalion and unattached company shall, at such times as may be necessary, appoint courts-martial. Such battalion and company courts-martial shall consist, for a battalion, of one officer, whose rank is not below that of captain; and for a company, of a lieutenant. Such courts shall have power, subject to the approval of the officer ordering the court, to sentence to be reprimanded by said officer in battalion or company orders: or, in case of a company noncommissioned officers, to be reduced to the ranks, or to pay such fines as may be imposed and allowed by the regulations or bylaws of the organization to which the accused belongs; and such court may. with the approval of the commanding general, sentence to be reprimanded in general orders or to be dishonorably discharged.

Sec. 53. That the president of a general court-martial or court of

Proceedings in trials.

inquiry and the officer constituting a battalion or company court-martial. shall have power to administer the usual oath to witnesses, and may issue summonses for all witnesses whose attendance at such court may, in his opinion, be necessary, and any officer or soldier failing to serve such summons, and any witness failing to appear and testify when so summoned, shall be liable to trial by court-martial.

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Sec. 54.

To conform to Army trials.

That in all courts-martial and courts of inquiry the arraignment of the accused, the proceedings, trial, and record shall in all respects conform as nearly as practicable to the regulations for the same in the Army of the United States.

expenses and allowances.

Sec. 55.

General expenses.

That there shall be allowed for the general expenses of the militia such sums as may be necessary for the rental and furnishing of offices for headquarters, stationery, postage, printing and issuing orders, advertising orders, providing necessary blanks for the use of the militia, the cost of storing, caring for, and issuing all public property, and such other contingent expenses, not herein specially provided for, as may be estimated and appropriated for; the accounts for which shall be certified to by the officer receiving the service or property charged for, approved by the commanding general, and paid in the manner provided in section sixty.

Sec. 56.

Payment to band, etc.

That during the annual encampment, and on every duty or parade ordered by the commanding general, there shall be allowed and paid for each day of service: To each member of the regularly enlisted band, four dollars; to each member of the regularly enlisted corps of field music, two dollars; to the chief musician, eight dollars, and to the principal musician, six dollars. In event there is no enlisted band or field music, or not a sufficient number of either, the commanding general may authorize the employment of such as he may deem necessary for the occasion. The payments for bands of music and drum corps shall be made in the manner provided in section sixty.

Sec. 57.

Subsistence while on duty.

That during the annual encampment, or when ordered on duty to aid the civil authorities, the National Guard shall be furnished with subsistence stores, of the kind, quality, and amount allowed and prescribed by the Army. Such stores shall be issued from the stores and supplies appropriated for the use of the Army, upon the approval and by the direction of the Secretary of War, to the commanding general upon his requisitions for the same.

Sec. 58.

Estimates.

That the commanding general shall annually transmit to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia an estimate of the amount of money required for the next ensuing fiscal year to pay the expenses authorized by this act. and the said Commissioners shall include the same in their annual estimates of appropriations for the District; and all money appropriated to pay the expenses authorized

Disbursements.

by this act shall be disbursed by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, upon vouchers duly certified and approved by the commanding general, and accounted for by them in the same manner as all other moneys appropriated for the expenses of the District.

general provisions.

Sec. 59.

Regulations.

That companies, battalions, or regiments may adopt constitutional articles of agreement or bylaws, subject to the approval of the commander-in-chief, for the government of matters relating to the civic affairs of their respective organizations, the regulation of fines for nonperformance of duty, and the determination of causes

Provisos.

Not to be repugnant to law. etc.

upon which excuses from fines may be based: Provided, however, That such articles or rules shall not be repugnant to law or the regulations for the government of the militia: And provided further, That the articles or rules adopted by any company or battalion shall

Company and battalion rules.

not be repugnant to the articles or rules adopted for the general government of the regiment or battalion to which it belongs. Certified copies of such articles or rules, with like copies of all alterations, as finally approved by the commanding general, shall be deposited in the office of the adjutant-general.

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Sec. 60. The departmental and military duties of the officers provided

Duties of officers.

for in this act shall be correlative with those discharged by similarly designated officers in the Army of the United States.

Sec. 61. That the system of discipline and field-exercise ordered to

Discipline.

be observed by the Army of the United States, or such other system as may hereafter be directed for the militia bylaws of the United States’, shall be observed by the National Guard.

Sec. 62. That the commanding general, subject to the approval of

Commanding general to make regulations.

the commander-in-chief, is authorized to make and publish regulations for the government of the militia in all matters not specifically provided for by law. conforming the same to the practice and regulations of the Army so far as they may be applicable.

Sec. 63. That the act “more effectually to provide for the organization

Repeal.

Vol. 2, p. 215.

R. S. D. C., ch. 37, p. 138.

of the militia of the District of Columbia,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and three, is hereby repealed.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 329.—

An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to sell block of land one hundred and eight in the city of Houston. Texas.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Houston, Tex.

Sale of block of land in. authorized.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to sell, either at private or public sale, the interest held by the United States in and to block one hundred and eight, situated in the city of Houston. Texas, on the south side of Buffalo Bayou, and to make a quitclaim deed to the purchaser thereof.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 330.—

An act to reappropriate to pay for alley condemned in square numbered four hundred and ninety-three.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Appropriation for paying owners of laud condemned for alley purposes. square 493.

Vol. 21, p. 162.

That of the surplus that has been covered into the Treasury of the sum appropriated by the act approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled. “An act making appropriations for the District of Columbia for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one”, for amount due property owners for ground condemned and used for alleys, there be. and the same is hereby, reappropriated so much as will be sufficient to pay. with interest at the rate of six per centum per annum from August sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy, to the date of the approval of this act. the persons entitled to the amount awarded by the jury of condemnation for the land taken for an alley through square numbered four hundred and ninety-three, in the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 331.—

An act to encourage the enlistment of boys as apprentices in the United States Navy.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Naval apprentices.

Bounty outfit to on enlistment.

That in order to encourage the enlistment of boys as apprentices in the United States Navy, the Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to furnish as a bounty to each of said apprentices after his enlistment, and when first received on board of a training-ship, an outfit of clothing not to exceed in value the sum of forty-five dollars.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 332.—

An act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pensions appropriations.

Invalid, etc., pensions.

For Army and Navy pensions as follows: For invalids, widows minor children. and dependent relatives, and survivors and widows of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and with Mexico, eighty

Provisos.

million four hundred and seventy-three thousand dollars: Provided,

Navy pensions.

That the appropriation aforesaid for Navy pensions shall be paid from the income of the Navy pension fund, so far as the same may

Accounts.

be sufficient for that purpose: And provided further, That the amount expended under each of the above items shall be accounted for separately: And provided further, That a check or checks drawn by

Mailing check to be payment in certain cases.

R. S., sec. 4765, p. 926.

a pension agent in payment of pension due. and mailed by him to the address of the pensioner, shall constitute payment within the meaning of section forty-seven hundred and sixty-five Revised Statutes, in the event of the death of a pensioner subsequent to the mailing and before the receipt of said check; and the amount which

Accrued pension on death of pensioner.

may have accrued on the pension of any pensioner subsequent to the last quarterly payment on account thereof and prior to the death of such pensioner shall in the case of a husband be paid to his widow, or if there be no widow to his surviving minor children or the guardian thereof, and in the ease of a widow to her minor children: provided further, That hereafter whenever a pension certificate shall

Death of pensioner, leaving no widow nor minor child.

have been issued and the pensioner mentioned therein dies before payment shall have been made, leaving no widow and no surviving minor children, the accrued pension due on said certificate to the date of the death of such pensioner may in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior be paid to the legal representatives of said pensioner: And provided further, That hereafter all United States

Administering oaths.

officers now authorized to administer oaths are hereby required and directed to administer any and all oaths required to be made by pensioners and their witnesses in the execution of their vouchers for their pensions free of charge.

Examining surgeons’ fees.

For fees and expenses of examining surgeons for services rendered within the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, one million dollars. And each member of each examining board shall hereafter receive the sum of two dollars for the examination of each applicant whenever five or a less number shall be examined on any one day, and one dollar for the examination of each additional applicant on

Proviso.

such day: Provided, That if twenty or more applicants appear on

Examinations.

one day, no fewer than twenty shall, if practicable, be examined on said day, and that if fewer examinations be then made, twenty or more having appeared, then there shall be paid for the first examinations made on the next examination day the fee of one dollar only until twenty examinations shall have been made.

Agents’ salaries.

For the salaries of eighteen agents for the payment of pensions, at four thousand dollars each, seventy-two thousand dollars.

Clerk hire.

For clerk-hire, one hundred and seventy-eight thousand dollars:

Proviso.

Provided, That the amount of clerk-hire for each agency shall be

Apportionment.

apportioned as nearly as practicable in proportion to the number of pensioners paid at each agency.

Fuel.

For fuel, seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Lights.

For lights, seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Stationery, etc.

For stationery and other necessary expenses, to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, sixteen thousand dollars.

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For rents, eighteen thousand two hundred dollars. And hereafter

Rent.

the Secretary of the Treasury, where practicable, shall cause suitable rooms to be set apart in the public buildings under his control

Rooms in public buildings.

in the cities where pension agencies are located, which shall be acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior, for the use and occupancy of the said agencies respectively.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 333.—

An act to establish a United States court in the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

March 1, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian Territory.

United States court established in.

Boundaries of district.

Judge.

That a United States court is hereby established, whose jurisdiction shall extend over the Indian Territory, bounded as follows, to wit: North by the State of Kansas, east by the States of Missouri and Arkansas, south by the State of Texas, and west by the State of Texas and the Territory of New Mexico; and a judge shall be appointed for said court by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall hold his office for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, and receive a salary of three thousand five hundred dollars per annum, to be paid from the Treasury of the United States in like manner as the salaries of judges of the United States district courts.

Sec. 2 That there shall be appointed by the President, by and with

Attorney and marshal.

the advice and consent of the Senate, an attorney and marshal for said court, who shall continue in office for four years, and until their successors be duly appointed and qualified, and they shall discharge the like duties and receive the same fees and salary as now received by the United States attorney and marshal for the western district of Arkansas. The said marshal may appoint one or more deputies,

Deputy marshals.

who shall have the same powers, perform the like duties, and be removable in like manner as other deputy United States marshals; and said marshal shall give bond, with two or more sureties, to be approved by the judge of said court, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned as by law required in regard to the bonds of other United States marshals.

Sec. 3. That a clerk of said court shall be appointed by the judge

Clerk.

thereof, who shall reside and keep his office at the place of holding said court. Said clerk shall perform the same duties, be subject to the same liabilities, and shall receive the same fees and compensation as the clerk of the United States court of the western district of Arkansas; and before entering upon his duties lie shall give bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars, with two or more sureties, to be approved by the judge of said court, conditioned that he will discharge his duties as required by law.

Sec. 4. That the judge appointed under the provision of this act

Oath of officers.

shall take thame oath, required by law to be taken by the judges of the district courts, of the United States: and the oath, when taken as in such cases provided, shall be duly certified by the officer before whom the same shall have been taken to the clerk of the court herein established, to be by him recorded in the records of said court. The clerk, marshal, and deputy marshals shall take before the judge of said court the oath required by law of the clerk, marshal, and deputy marshals of United States district courts, the same to be entered of record in said court as provided by law in like cases.

Sec. 5. That the court hereby established shall have exclusive original

Jurisdiction of court.

jurisdiction over all offenses against the laws of the United States committed within the Indian Territory as in this act defined, not punishable by death or by imprisonment at hard labor.

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Sec. 6.

Civil causes

That the court hereby established shall have jurisdiction in all civil cases between citizens of the United States who are residents of the Indian Territory, or between citizens of the United States, or of any State or Territory therein, and any citizen of or person or persons residing or found in the Indian Territory, and when the value of the thing in controversy, or damages or money claimed shall

Provisos.

Suits between Indians.

amount to one hundred dollars or more: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to give the court jurisdiction over controversies between persons of Indian blood only:

Coal-mining leases.

And provided further, That all laws having the effect to prevent the Cherokee, Choctaw. Creek. Chickasaw and Seminole Nations, or either of them, from lawfully entering into leases or contracts for mining coal for a period not exceeding ten years, are hereby repealed; and said court shall have jurisdiction over all controversies arising out of said mining leases or contracts and of all questions of mining rights or invasions thereof where the amount involved exceeds the sum of one hundred dollars.

Procedure.

R. S., title xvii, ch. 18, p. 172.

Proviso.

Conformity with Arkansas practice.

That the provisions of chapter eighteen, title thirteen, of the Revised Statutes of the United States shall govern such court, so far as applicable: Provided, That the practice, pleadings, and forms of proceeding in civil causes shall conform, as near as may be, to the practice, pleadings, and forms of proceeding existing at the time in like causes in the courts of record of the State of Arkansas, any rule of court to the contrary notwithstanding; and the plaintiff shall be entitled to like remedies by attachment or other process against the property of the defendant, and for like causes, as now provided by the laws of said State.

Supreme Court to review, etc., cases over $1,000.

The final judgment or decree of the court hereby established, in cases where the value of the matter in dispute, exclusive of costs, to be ascertained by the oath of either party or of other competent witnesses, exceeds one thousand dollars may be reviewed and reversed or affirmed in the Supreme Court of the United States upon writ of error or appeal, in the same manner and under the same regulations as the final judgments and decrees of a circuit court.

Sec. 7.

Terms.

That two terms of said court shall be held each year at Muscogee, in said Territory, on the first Monday in April and September, and such special sessions as may be necessary for the dispatch of the business in said court at such times as the judge may deem expedient; and he may adjourn such special sessions to any other time previous to a regular term: and the marshal shall procure suitable rooms for the use and occupation of the court hereby created.

Sec. 8.

Proceedings in English.

That all proceedings in said court shall be had in the English language; and bonafide male residents of the Indian Territory, over twenty-one years of age, and understanding the English language sufficiently to comprehend the proceedings of the court, shall be competent to serve as jurors in said court but shall be subject to exemptions and challenges as provided by law in regard to jurors in the district court for the western district of Arkansas.

Sec. 9.

Selection of jurors.

That the jurors shall be selected as follows: The court at its regular term shall select three jury commissioners, possessing the qualifications prescribed for jurymen, and who have no suits in court requiring the intervention of a jury: and the same persons shall not act as jury commissioners more than once in the same year. The judge shall administer to each commissioner the following oath:

Oath of jury commissioner.

“You do swear to discharge faithfully the duties required of you as jury commissioner; that you will not knowingly select any one as juryman whom you believe unfit and not qualified; that you will not make known to any one the name of any juryman selected by you and reported on your list to the court until after the commencement of the next term of this court; that you will not, directly or indirectly, converse with any one selected by you as a juryman concerning the 785 merits of any cause or procedure to be tried at the next term of this court; so help you God.”

Sec. 10 That the jury commissioners, after they have been appointed

Selection by commissioners.

and sworn, shall retire to a jury room, or some other apartment designated by the judge, and be kept free from the intrusion of any person, and shall not separate without leave of the court until they have completed the duties required of them; that they shall select from the bona fide male residents of the Territory such number of qualified persons as the court shall designate, not less than sixty, free from all legal exception, of fair character and approved integrity, of sound judgment and reasonable information, to serve as petit jurors at the next term of court; shall write the names of such persons on separate pieces of paper, of as near the same size and appearance as may be. and fold the same so that the names thereon may not be seen. The names so written and folded shall be then deposited

Petit jurors.

in a box, and after they shall be shaken and well mixed, the commissioners shall draw from said box the names of thirty seven persons, one by one. and record the same as drawn, which record shall be certified and signed by the commissioners, and indorsed “List of petit jurors.”

Sec. 11. That the said commissioners shall then proceed to draw

Alternate jurors.

in like manner twelve other names, which shall be recorded in like manner on another paper, which shall be certified and signed by the commissioners, and indorsed “List of alternate petit jurors”. The two list shall be inclosed and sealed so that the contents can not be seen, and indorsed “List of petit jurors,” designating for what term of the court they are to serve, which indorsement shall be signed by the commissioners, and the same shall be delivered to the judge in open court; and the judge shall deliver the lists to the clerk in open court, and administer to the clerk and his deputies the following oath:

“You do swear that you will not open the jury-lists now delivered

Oath of clerk.

to you; that you will not, directly or indirectly, converse with any one selected as a petit juror concerning any suit pending and for trial in this court at the next term, unless by leave of the court; so help you God”

Sec. 12.

That within thirty days before the next term, and not

Copy of list.

before, the clerk shall open the envelopes and make a fair copy of the lists of petit jurors and alternate petit jurors, and give the same to the marshal, who shall, at least fifteen days prior to the first day of the next term, summon the persons named as petit jurors and alternate petit jurors to attend on the first day of said term as petit jurors, by giving personal notice to each, or by leaving a written notice at the juror’s place of residence with some person over ten years of age and there residing.

That the marshal shall return said lists with a statement in writing

Return of marshal.

of the date and manner in which each juror was summoned: and if any juror or alternate legally summoned shall fail to attend he may be attached and fined or committed as for contempt.

That if there shall not be a sufficient number of competent petit

Filling vacancies.

jurors and alternates present, and not excused, to form a petit jury, the court may compel the attendance of such absentees or order other competent persons to be summoned to complete the juries.

Sec. 13. That if for any cause the jury commissioners shall not

Selection by marshal.

appoint or shall fail to select a petit jury as provided, or the panels selected be set aside, or the jury list returned m court shall be lost or destroyed, the court shall order the marshal to summon a petit jury of the number hereinbefore designated, who shall be sworn to perform the duties of petit jurors as if they had been regularly selected; and this provision shall also apply in the formation of petit juries for the first term of the court. The want of qualification of any person 786 selected as juror under section ten of this act shall not necessarily operate as cause of challenge to the whole panel.

Sec. 14.

Fees.

That the fees of the jurors and witnesses before said court herein created shall be the same as provided in the district court of the United States for the western district of Arkansas.

Sec. 15.

Criminal trials.

That in all criminal trials had in said court, in which a

Juries of citizens may be demanded.

jury shall be demanded, and in which the defendant or defendants shall be citizens of the United States, none but citizens of the United States shall be competent jurors.

Sec. 16.

Writs anti process.

That the judge of the court herein established shall have the same authority to issue writs of habeas corpus, injunctions, mandamus, and other remedial process, as exists in the circuit court of the United States.

Sec. 17.

Chickasaw Nation and part of Choctaw, attached to eastern judicial of Texas.

That the Chickasaw Nation and the portion of the Choctaw Nation within the following boundaries, to wit: Beginning on Red River at the southeast corner of the Choctaw Nation: thence north with the boundary-line between the said Choctaw Nation and the State of Arkansas to a point where Big Creek, a tributary of the Black Fork of the Kimishi River, crosses the said boundary-line; thence westerly with Big Creek and the said Black Fork to the junction of the said Black Fork with Buffalo Creek; thence northwesterly with said Buffalo Creek to a point where the same is crossed by the old military road from Fort Smith. Arkansas, to Boggy Depot, in the Choctaw Nation: thence southwesterly with the said road to where the same crosses Perryville Creek; thence northwesterly up said creek to where the same is crossed by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway track; thence northerly up the center of the main track of the said road to the South Canadian River; thence up the center of the main channel of the said river to the western boundary-line of the Chickasaw Nation, the same being the northwest corner of the said nation: thence south on the boundary-line between the said nation and the reservation of the Wichita Indians; thence continuing south with the boundary-line between the said Chickasaw Nation and the reservations of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Indians to Red River; thence down said river to the place or beginning; and all that portion of the Indian Territory not annexed to the district

Vol. 22, p. 400.

of Kansas by the act approved January sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and not set apart and occupied by the live civilized tribes, shall, from and after the passage of this act, be annexed to and constitute a part of the eastern judicial district of the, State of Texas, for judicial purposes.

Sec. 18.

To be a division of eastern district.

That the counties of Lamar. Fannin, Red River, and Delta of the State of Texas, and all that part of the Indian Territory attached to the said eastern judicial district of the State of Texas by the provisions of this act, shall constitute a division of the eastern

Terms of courts.

judicial district of Texas; and terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the said eastern district of the State of Texas shall be held twice in each year at the city of Paris on the third Mondays in April and the second Mondays in October: and the United States courts herein provided to be held at Paris shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of all offenses committed against the laws of the United States within the limits of that portion of the Indian Territory attached to the eastern judicial district of the State of Texas by the provisions of this act, of which jurisdiction is not given by this act to the court herein established in the Indian Territory; and all civil process, issued against persons resident in the said counties of Lamar. Fannin. Red River, and Delta, cognizable before the

Return of process.

United States courts shall be made returnable to the courts, respectively, to be held at the city of Paris. Texas:

Prosecutions.

And all prosecutions for offenses committed in either of said last-mentioned counties shall be tried in the division of said eastern

Proviso.

district of which said counties form a part: Provided, That no process 787 issued or prosecution commenced or suit instituted before the passage

Pending causes.

of this act shall be in any way affected by the provisions thereof.

Sec. 19. That the judge of the eastern judicial district of the State

Clerk at Paris.

of Texas shall appoint a clerk of said court, who shall reside at the city of Paris, in the county of Lamar.

Sec. 20.

That every person who shall, in the Indian Territory, willfully

Punishment for obstructing, etc., Railroads.

and maliciously place any obstruction, by stones, logs, or any other thing, on the track of any railroad, or shall tear up or remove, burn, or destroy any part of any such railroad, or the works thereof, with intent to obstruct the passage of any engine, car, or cars thereon, dr to throw them off the track, shall be deemed guilty of malicious mischief, and, on conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment at hard labor for any time not more than twenty years:

Provided, That if any passenger, employee, or other person shall be

Proviso.

killed, either directly or indirectly, because of said obstruction, tearing up, removing, burning, or destroying, the person causing the same shall be deemed guilty of murder, and, upon conviction thereof,

To be murder on occasioning death.

shall be punished accordingly.

Sec. 21. That any person aforesaid who shall, in the Indian Territory,

Punishment for injury to telegraph, etc., lines.

willfully and intentionally destroy, injure or obstruct any telegraph or telephone line, or any of the property or materials thereof, shall be deemed guilty of malicious mischief, and, on conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not more than five hundred dollars and imprisoned for any time not more than one year.

Sec. 22. That every person aforesaid who shall, in the Indian Territory,

Punishment for disturbing religious worship.

maliciously or contemptuously disturb or disquiet any congregation or private family assembled in any church or other place for religious worship, or persons assembled for the transaction of church business, by profanely swearing or using indecent gestures, threatening language, or committing any violence of any kind to or upon any person so assembled, or by using any language or acting in any manner that is calculated to disgust, insult, or interrupt said congregation, shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to imprisonment for any time not exceeding sixty days, or to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Sec. 23. That every person aforesaid who shall, in the Indian country,

Punishment for assault with intent to rob.

feloniously, willfully, and with malice aforethought assault any person with intent to rob, and his counselors, aiders, and abettors, shall, on conviction thereof, be imprisoned at hard labor for a time not less than one nor more than fifteen years.

Sec. 24. That every person who shall, in the Indian Territory,

Punishment for injuries to animal property.

knowingly mark, brand. or alter the mark or brand of any animal the subject of latency, the property of another, or who shall knowingly administer any poison to or maliciously expose any poisonous substance with the intent that the same shall be taken by any of the aforesaid animals, or shall willfully and maliciously, by any means whatsoever, kill, maim, or wound any of the aforesaid animals, shall be deemed guilty of malicious mischief, and, on conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, or a fine of not more than two hundred dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment; and in case the animal shall have been killed or injured by said malicious mischief, the jury trying the case shall assess the amount of damages which the owner of the animal shall have sustained by reason thereof, and, in addition to the sentence aforesaid, the court shall render judgment in favor of the party injured for threefold the amount of the damages so assessed by the jury, for which said amount execution may issue against the defendant and his property.

Sec. 25. That if any person, in the Indian country, assault another

Punishment for assault.

with a deadly weapon, instrument, or other thing, with an intent to inflict upon the person of another a bodily injury where no considerable provocation appears, or where the circumstances of the assault 788 show an abandoned and malignant disposition, he shall be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty nor exceeding one thousand dollars and imprisoned not exceeding one year.

Sec. 26.

Punishment for setting fire to woods, etc.

That if any person shall maliciously and willfully set on fire any woods, marshes, or prairies, in the Indian Territory, with the intent to destroy the fences, improvements, or property of another, such person shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, or be imprisoned not more than six months, or both, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 27.

Certain sections not applicable between Indians.

That sections five, twenty-three, twenty-four, and twenty-five of this act shall not be so construed as to apply to offenses committed by one Indian upon the person or property of another Indian.

Sec. 28.

Repeal.

That all laws and parts of laws inconsistent with the provisions of this act be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

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CHAP. 356.—

An act for the erection of a public building at Fort Worth, Texas.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Worth, Tex.

Public building.

Site.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase a site for, and cause to be erected thereon a suitable building with tire-proof vaults therein, for the accommodation of the post-office and other Government offices, at the city of Fort Worth, in the

Plans, etc.

State of Texas. The plans, specifications, and full estimates of said building shall be previously made and approved according to law, and shall not exceed, for the site and building complete, the sum of

Proviso.

Open space.

seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided, That the site shall leave the building unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet, including streets and alleys:

Title, etc.

and no money appropriated for this purpose shall be available until a valid title to the site for said building shall be vested in the United States, nor until the State of Texas shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owners thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 357: to authorize the construction of a bridge for railway purposes across the Mississippi River between the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota, to be located north of and in the vicinity of the city of Alma, Wisconsin. Chapter 357 25 Stat. 788 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 357.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge for railway purposes across the Mississippi River between the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota, to be located north of and in the vicinity of the city of Alma, Wisconsin.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Soo and Southwestern Railway Company may bridge Mississippi River at Alina. Wis.

That the Soo and Southwestern Railway Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, and its successors and assigns. be, and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain railway bridge and approaches thereto across the Mississippi River between the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota from a point just north of the Beef Slough cutoff, in section twenty-one, township number twenty-two north, of range thirteen west, of the fourth principal meridian, above the city of Alma, in the county of Buffalo, Wisconsin, to and upon the west bank of said river, in the county of Wabasha, in the

Proviso.

Tolls, etc

State of Minnesota: Provided, That Congress may at any time prescribe such rules and regulations in regard to toll and otherwise as may be deemed reasonable.

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Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be built with a draw, so as not to

Draw.

impede the navigation of said river: said draw shall be a pivot-draw, over the channel of said river usually navigated, near the Wisconsin shore, and giving a clear width of waterway of not less than two hundred feet on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and in addition to said draw openings shall have one or more fixed channel-spans,

Spans.

each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channel-way, and every part of the superstructure of said bridge shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above high-water mark: Provided, That all spans shall be so located as to afford the

Provisos.

Location of spans.

greatest possible accommodation to the river traffic, and a draw opening shall, if practicable, be located next or near shore: Provided, also, That if the physical characteristics of the locality so require and the

Size.

interests of navigation be not injured thereby, the lengths of the fixed spans or the number of draw-openings may be reduced: provided, also, That for every two adjacent openings of two hundred feet each, one draw opening of three hundred feet may be substituted if the interests of navigation be not injured thereby: Provided, That said draw shall always be opened promptly upon reasonable signal, and

Opening draw.

said corporation shall maintain at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House

Lights, etc.

Board shall prescribe: And provided further, That no bridge shall be built under the provisions of this act except there also be built at the

Aids to navigation.

time of the erection of the piers proper sheer-booms, or other proper-protections, to safely guide boats, vessels, rafts, and other watercraft through said draw-spans and the raft-spans of said bridge.

Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation on said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approved, a design and drawings of the bridge and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at extreme high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and said bridge shall not be built until the plan and location thereof are approved by the Secretary of War, but when so approved the work on said bridge and the approaches thereto, and the accessory works, may be commenced and prosecuted to completion: Provided, That as nearly as practicable

Provisos.

the said bridge shall be at right angles to, and the piers parallel with, the current of said river: And provided further, That any change

Changes.

in the mode of construction of said bridge shall be first submitted to the said Secretary for his approval, and when approved the said corporation may then proceed with the construction in accordance with said change. And provided, also, That if said bridge when constructed

Not to obstruct navigation.

shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, be a substantial obstruction to the navigation of said river, the said Secretary shall require said corporation to change the construction thereof, or to remove the same entirely, so as to avoid any serious and substantial obstruction to the navigation of said river at the expense of the owners of said bridge.

Sec. 4. That the bridge hereby authorized shall be a lawful

Lawful structure and post-route.

structure, and shall be a post-route upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transportation of the mails of the United States and the troops and munitions of war, or for passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid to railroads and transportation companies leading to said bridge. and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States. 790

Postal telegraph.

and the United States shall have the right of way for postal-telegraph purposes across said bridge.

Sec. 5.

Use by other companies.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for

Terms.

such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all

Secretary of War to decide.

Proviso.

matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties: Provided, That the provisions of section four, in regard to charges for passengers and freight across said bridge, shall not govern the Secretary of

Determining compensation.

War in determining any question arising as to the sum or sums to be paid to the owners of said bridge by said railroad companies for the use of said bridge.

Sec. 6.

General provisions applicable.

Vol. 17, p. 44.

That this act shall be subject, except as above mentioned, to the limitations and provisions of an act entitled “An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near the town of Clinton, in the State of Iowa, and other bridges across said river, and to establish them as post-roads,” approved April first, eighteen hundred and seventy-two.

Sec. 7.

Amendment, etc.

That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved; and the right to require any change in such structure, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever Congress shall decide that the public interests require it, is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 8.

Aids to navigation.

That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War, on satisfactory proof that a necessity exists therefor, to require the corporation or persons owning said bridge to cause such aids to the passage of said bridge to be constructed, placed, and maintained at their own cost and expense in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable or proper structures for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the passageway as shall be specified in his order in that behalf; and on failure of the corporation or persons

To be established by Secretary of War on failure.

aforesaid to make and establish such additional structures within a reasonable time, the said Secretary shall proceed to cause the same to lie built or made at the expense of the United States, and shall refer the matter without delay to the Attorney-General of the United States, whose duty it shall be to institute, in the name of the United

Suits for costs.

States, proceedings in any of the circuit courts of the United States, within the jurisdiction of which such bridge, or any part thereof is or may be located, for the recovery of the cost thereof; and all moneys accruing from such proceedings shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States.

Sec. 9.

Commencement and completion.

That this act shall be null and void, if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within two years, and completed within four years, from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 358.—

An act to extend the limits of the port of Memphis, Tennessee.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Memphis, Tenn.

Port limits extended.

That the limits of the present port of Memphis, Tennessee, be extended from Beale street southward to Jackson street, and that the east line of the present port be extended southward until it intersects said Jackson street.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 359.—

An act to admit to registry the steamer George H. Parker.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

“George H. Parker.”

American register granted to foreign-built steamer.

That the steamer George H. Parker, so called, and now the property of Abram Smith, a citizen of the State of Michigan resident at Algonac. Saint Clair County. Michigan, be, and said steamer is hereby, directed to be admitted to registry, under the rules and regulations of the department of the Treasury in that behalf made, and on like terms and conditions as though said steamer was constructed within the United States; and that prior to such registry the said steamer shall, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, be inspected

Inspection.

by the local inspectors of the port where such steamer may be when such inspection is ordered, with reference on each inspection to the condition and safety of the hull, boilers, machinery, and all other equipments of said steamer as a common carrier of passengers and merchandise, and for service on the lakes and rivers of the Northwest.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 360: providing for the establishment of a light-house at Heceta Head near the mouth of the Siuslaw River, in the State of Oregon, and not to exceed in cost the sum of eighty thousand dollars. Chapter 360 25 Stat. 791 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 360.—

An act providing for the establishment of a light-house at Heceta Head near the mouth of the Siuslaw River, in the State of Oregon, and not to exceed in cost the sum of eighty thousand dollars.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hecita Read. Oreg.

Light-house established at.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to establish a light-house at Hecita Head near the mouth of the Siuslaw River, in the State of Oregon, at a cost not to exceed eighty thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 361: to extend the time for the redemption of school farms in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Chapter 361 25 Stat. 791 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 361.—

An act to extend the time for the redemption of school farms in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

School farms. S. C.

Time for redemption extended.

Vol. 24, p. 552.

That the time prescribed for the redemption of school farms in Beaufort County. South Carolina, by the act entitled “An act to provide for the redemption and sale of the school farm lands now held in Beaufort County, South Carolina, by the United States.” approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be. and the same is hereby, extended to one year from the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 362: to authorize the Union Gas Company to lay conduit pipes across the Ohio River. Chapter 362 25 Stat. 791 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 362.—

An act to authorize the Union Gas Company to lay conduit pipes across the Ohio River.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Union Gas Company.

May lay pipes across Ohio River, Jeffersonville. Ind., to Louisville, Ky.

That the assent of congress is hereby given to the Union Gas Company to lay pipes for conducting natural gas, petroleum, or salt water across the Ohio River at such points as may be deemed necessary, between the mouth of Buck Creek, in Harrison County , Indiana, and the city of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and points opposite thereto in the State of Kentucky, from any point in said State to the upper boundary of the city of Louisville, Kentucky: Provided, That said pipes be laid upon

Proviso.

or beneath the bed of the river and in such manner as not to interfere

Not to obstruct navigation.

with navigation, and under the supervision of the Secretary of War.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 363: providing for the reestablishment of the light-house at Point Isabel, Texas. Chapter 363 25 Stat. 792 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 792

CHAP. 363.—

An act providing for the reestablishment of the light-house at Point Isabel, Texas.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Point Isabel, Tex.

Light-house established.

That the light-house at Point Isabel, in the State of Texas, be reestablished at a cost not to exceed eight thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 364: to establish lights on the western end of Coney Island, New York. Chapter 364 25 Stat. 792 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 364.—

An act to establish lights on the western end of Coney Island, New York.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coney Island. N. Y.

Light-house and fog-signal established.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to establish a light or lights and a fog signal on the western end of Coney Island, New York, at a sum not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 365: to authorize the city of Lake View, Illinois, to erect a crib in Lake Michigan for waterworks purposes Chapter 365 25 Stat. 792 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 365.—

An act to authorize the city of Lake View, Illinois, to erect a crib in Lake Michigan for waterworks purposes

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lake View, Ills.

May erect pier in Lake Michigan for waterworks.

That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the city of Lake View, county of Cook and State of Illinois, to extend a tunnel, or inlet pipes, into Lake Michigan so far as may be deemed necessary to insure a supply of pure water, and to erect a pier or piers and crib in the navigable waters of said lake, for the making, preserving, and working of said aqueducts or pipes or tunnel, the plan and location thereof to be

Proviso.

subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; Provided, That said

Lights, etc.

city shall furnish and maintain at its own expense such beacon lights or other signals on such piers or crib as the Light House Board shall prescribe.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 366: for the establishment of a light-house and steam fog-signal on the outer breakwater at the harbor of Chicago, Illinois. Chapter 366 25 Stat. 792 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 366.—

An act for the establishment of a light-house and steam fog-signal on the outer breakwater at the harbor of Chicago, Illinois.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chicago, Ills.

Light-house and fog-signal on breakwater.

That a light-house and steam fog-signal be established on the easterly end of the outer breakwater at the harbor of Chicago. Lake Michigan, Illinois, at a

Proviso.

cost not to exceed thirty-six thousand dollars: Provided, That this light may be established at any time without regard to the complition of said breakwater.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 367: providing for the establishment of certain lights on the cost of Mississippi. Chapter 367 25 Stat. 792 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 367.—

An act providing for the establishment of certain lights on the cost of Mississippi.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mississippi.

Range-lights on Pascagoula River.

That there be established range-lights to guide into the mouth of the Pascagoula River, Mississippi, at a cost not to exceed one thousand dollars.

Sec. 2.

Pearl River.

That there be established a light on the east bank of Pearl River. Mississippi, opposite the draw in the railway bridge, at a cost not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 368: to amend section twenty-five hundred and seventy-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States. Chapter 368 25 Stat. 793 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 793

CHAP. 368.—

An act to amend section twenty-five hundred and seventy-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sabine Pass, Tex.

Duties, etc., of deputy collector.

That the first clause or subdivision of section twenty-five hundred and seventy-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States is hereby amended so as to read:

“Sec. 2579. There shall be in the collection districts in the State

R. S., sec. 2379, p. 510, amended.

of Texas the following officers: In the district of Galveston, a collector, who shall reside at Galveston; a deputy collector, who shall reside at Sabine Pass, and said deputy collector shall have power to enter and clear all vessels coining to that port and exercise such other powers as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe in pursuance of law; a surveyor, who shall reside at Velasco, and a surveyor, who shall reside at Houston.”

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 369: providing for the construction of a steam-tender for service on the Great Lakes. Chapter 369 25 Stat. 793 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 369.—

An act providing for the construction of a steam-tender for service on the Great Lakes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Light-house Establishment.

Tender for service on the Great Lakes.

Proviso.

Advertisement.

That a steam-tender for light-house duty on the Northwestern Lakes to be constructed at a cost not to exceed eighty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That the construction of said tender shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 370: making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes. Chapter 370 25 Stat. 793 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 370.—

An act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia appropriations.

That the half of the following sums named, respectively, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and the other half out of the revenues of the District of Columbia, for the

Half from District revenues.

purposes following, being for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, namely:

General Expenses. for salaries and contingent expenses.

Salaries, etc.

For Executive Office: For two Commissioners, at five thousand

Executive office.

Commissioners, sec rotary. etc.

five hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one clerk, stenographer and typewriter, one thousand two hundred dollars; one messenger, six hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; one driver, four hundred and eighty dollars; one inspector of buildings, two thousand four hundred dollars; one assistant inspector of buildings, one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant inspector of buildings, one thousand dollars; one clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; one janitor, seven 794 hundred dollars; one laborer, at. one dollar per day, three hundred and thirteen dollars: one steam engineer, nine hundred dollars; one property clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; one clerk, seven hundred and twenty dollars; one messenger clerk, six hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; three watchmen, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; one chief inspector of plumbing, two thousand dollars; two assistant inspectors of plumbing, at one thousand dollars each: one harbor master, one thousand two hundred dollars: for rent of property yards, one thousand dollars; for contingent expenses, including printing, books, stationery, and other necessary expenses, three thousand dollars; in all, forty-five thousand five hundred and seventy-seven dollars.

Assessor’s office.

For Assessor’s Office: For one assessor, three thousand dollars; two assistant assessors, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; one special assessment clerk, one thousand seven hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand dollars each; one clerk, at one thousand dollars, in charge of records; one license clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars; one inspector of licenses, one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand dollars; one assistant or clerk, nine hundred dollars,• one clerk and messenger, nine hundred dollars: for contingent expenses, including printing, books, stationery, detection of frauds on the revenue, and other necessary items, one thousand dollars: in all. eighteen thousand three hundred dollars.

Collector’s office.

For Collector’s Office: For one collector, four thousand dollars; one cashier, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one bookkeeper, one thousand six hundred dollars; four clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one messenger, six hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including printing, books, stationery, and other necessary items, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; in all, eighteen thousand four hundred and fifty dollars.

Distraint for personal taxes.

For necessary expenses in the collection of overdue personal taxes by distraint and sale or otherwise, and for other necessary items one

Proviso.

Fees.

Vol. 19, p. 398.

thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That hereafter the fees and cost of proceeding, collected by the collector of taxes under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, for making distress and sale of property for personal taxes in arrears, shall be deposited by said collector in the Treasury of the United States as other revenues of the District are deposited.

Auditor’s office.

For Auditor’s Office: For one auditor, three thousand dollars; one chief clerk, who shall hereafter, in the necessary absence or inability of the auditor from any cause, perform his duties, without additional compensation, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one bookkeeper, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand four hundred dollars each; three clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one messenger, six hundred dollars; for temporary clerk-hire. one thousand dollars; for contingent expenses, including books, stationery, and other necessary items, three hundred dollars; in all. sixteen thousand five hundred dollars.

Attorney’s office.

For Attorney’s Office; For one attorney, four thousand dollars: one assistant attorney, two thousand dollars; one special assistant attorney, one thousand two hundred dollars; one law clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars: one messenger, two hundred dollars: for rent of office, one hundred dollars; for contingent expenses, including books, stationery, printing, and other necessary items, four hundred dollars; for judicial expenses, including the printing of briefs and witness fees in District cases before the supreme court of the District of Columbia, two thousand five hundred dollars: in all. eleven thousand six hundred dollars.

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For Sinking-Fund Office, under control of the Treasurer

Sinking-fund office

For Coroner’s Office: For one coroner, one thousand eight hundred

Coroner’s office.

dollars: for contingent expenses, including jurors’ fees, stationery, books, blanks, removal of deceased persons, making autopsies and holding inquests, seven hundred dollars; for services in care of morgue, three hundred dollars; in all, two thousand eight hundred dollars.

For Market-Masters: For two market-masters, at one thousand

Market-masters.

two hundred dollars each; one market-master, nine hundred dollars; for hire of laborers for cleaning markets, at rate not exceeding one hundred dollars per market, three hundred dollars: contingent expenses, repairs and painting, and other necessary items, one thousand dollars: in all. four thousand six hundred dollars.

For Engineer’s Office: One chief clerk, one thousand nine hundred

Engineer’s office.

dollars; one clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; four clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each: one clerk, at nine hundred dollars; one computing engineer, two thousand four hundred dollars; one inspector of asphalt and cements, two thousand four hundred dollars; one messenger, four hundred and eighty dollars; one inspector of gas and meters, two thousand dollars; one superintendent of streets, two thousand dollars; one superintendent of roads, one thousand four hundred dollars; one superintendent of lamps, one thousand dollars; superintendent of parking, one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant superintendent of parking, seven hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, one thousand six hundred dollars; two assistant engineers, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; one draughtsman, one thousand two hundred dollars; three inspectors of streets and sewers, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; three rodmen, at seven hundred and eighty dollars each three axmen, at six hundred and fifty dollars each; one messenger clerk, at six hundred dollars; two messengers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; two laborers, at three hundred and sixty dollars each; in all, forty thousand one hundred and fifty dollars.

For contingent expenses, including books, stationery, binding and

Contingent expenses

preservation of records in the engineer’s and surveyor’s offices, printing, maintaining and keeping in good order the laboratory and apparatus in the office of the inspector of gas and meters, and in the office of the inspector of asphalt and cement and other necessary items, five thousand dollars.

That overseers and inspectors, temporarily required in connection

Temporary overseers, etc.

with sewer, street, or road work, or the construction and repair of buildings and bridges, or any work done under contracts authorized by appropriations, and all expenses incidental to or necessary for the proper execution of said work, shall be paid out of the sums appropriated for said work and for the time actually engaged thereon; and the Commissioners of the District, in their annual report to Congress shall report the number of such overseers and inspectors, and their work, and the sums paid to each, and out of what appropriation.

Streets, Avenues, Alleys, and Roads.

Streets, avenues, alleys, and roads.

For work on sundry streets and avenues named in Appendix

Improvement, etc.

“CC,” Book of Estimates, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, including fifteenth street between Pennsylvania and New York Avenues, seven hundred and sixty-two thousand dollars, to be expended in the discretion of the Commissioners on streets and 796 avenues specified in the schedules named in said appendix, and on fifteenth street between Pennsylvania and New York Avenues, and in the aggregate for each schedule as stated herein, namely:

General schedule.

General Schedule: Including fifteenth street between Pennsylvania and New York Avenues, one hundred and eighty-five thousand one hundred and sixty-five dollars.

Georgetown.

Georgetown Schedule: Fifty-seven thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

Northwest section.

Northwest Section Schedule: Two hundred and twenty-four thousand two hundred and ten dollars.

Southwest section.

Southwest Section Schedule: Eighty-nine thousand nine hundred dollars.

Southeast section.

Southeast Section Schedule: Eighty-nine thousand nine hundred dollars.

Northeast section.

Northeast Section Schedule: One hundred and fifteen thousand four hundred and seventy-five dollars.

For paving Twentieth street from R street to S street, and for paving S street from Twentieth street to Connecticut avenue northwest. fen thousand dollars.

Limit for concrete pavements.

That under appropriations contained in this act no contract shall be made for making or repairing concrete or asphalt pavement at a higher price than two dollars per square yard for a quality equal to the best laid in the District prior to July first, eighteen hundred and

Proviso.

eighty-six, and with same depth of base: Provided, That these conditions as to price and depth of base shall not apply to the pavement

Fifteenth street.

authorized by this act on Fifteenth street between Pennsylvania and New York Avenues.

Grading.

Grading Streets, Alleys, and Roads: For grading streets, alleys, and roads not otherwise provided for, at a price not to exceed ten cents per cubic yard, fifteen thousand dollars.

Repairs.

Repairs to Pavements: For repairs to concrete pavements, with the same or other, not inferior, material, ninety thousand dollars; for resurfacing and repairing Pennsylvania avenue from First to Seventeenth streets northwest, one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars; in all, two hundred and fifteen thousand dollars.

Permit work.

Permit Work: For the improvement and repair of alleys and sidewalks and the construction of sewers and sidewalks, of such form and materials as the Commissioners may determine, under the

Provisos.

permit system, one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars:

Owners to pay half.

Provided, That the property owners requesting such improvements shall pay one-half of the total cost: And provided further, That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are authorized in their discretion to order such of the above enumerated work as in their opinion

Necessary work.

is necessary for the public health, safety, or comfort, and to pay the total cost of such work from said appropriation, one half of the cost of such work so done, including material and labor, shall be charged against and become a lien upon the property abutting upon the line of

Mode of assessing charge.

such improvement, and shall be levied pro rata, according to the lineal frontage of each lot or part of lot abutting upon such improvement, within sixty days after making such assessment, and in order to reimburse said appropriation so expended one-half of the cost of such work so done, including labor and material, shall be charged against and become a lien upon the property abutting upon the line of the said work, and shall be levied prorata upon said property, according to its lineal frontage, upon such terms and regulations as to notice to proprietors and the method and terms of such notice as shall seem to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia right and proper, due notice of such terms and regulations being given by publication thereof in some newspaper published in the city of Washington for such time as said Commissioners shall prescribe, and the one-half so

Payments.

charged against such abutting property shall be paid as follows: one-third of the amount within sixty days from the date of service of 797 notice of such assessment, without interest: one-third within one year and the remaining third within two years from the date of service of notice of such assessment, and interest shall be charged at the rate of ten per centum per annum from the date of service of such notice on all amounts shall remain unpaid at the expiration of thirty days after the service of the notice of such assessment: Provided, That if any property so assessed shall become subject to sale for any other

Property sold for taxes.

assessment or tax whatever, then the assessment levied under this act shall become immediately due and payable, and such property may be sold therefor, together with the accrued interest thereon to the date of such sale, together with the costs of advertising and sale; and any property upon which such assessment and accrued interest thereon, or any part thereof, shall remain unpaid at the expiration of two years from the date of service of notice of such assessment, shall be subject to sale therefor under the same conditions and penalties as are imposed by existing law for the nonpayment of general taxes, and the material purchased under this appropriation shall be bought after due advertisement therefor, as required by existing law.

Repairs Streets, Avenues, and Alleys: For current work of

Repairs, streets. etc.

repairs of streets, avenues, and alleys, forty thousand dollars.

That any company authorized by law to run cars propelled by

Street cars.

horses within the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to substitute

May be run by electricity or cables.

for horses electric power by storage or independent electrical batteries or underground wire, or underground cables moved by steam power, on the whole or any portion of its roadway, with authority to purchase and use any terminal grounds and facilities necessary for the purpose; and any such street railway company electing to substitute such power on any part of its tracks or roadbeds on the streets of the District of Columbia shall, before doing so. cause such part of its roadbeds to be laid with a flat grooved rail and

Rails.

made level with the service of the streets upon each side of said tracks or roadbeds, so that no obstruction shall be presented to vehicles passing over said tracks: Provided, That in the event said companies

Provisos.

or either of them shall fail for the period of two years from the passage

Grooved rails to be used in two years.

of this act to exercise the powers and privileges herein before given, such companies are hereby required to cause said rails and road beds to be relaid with the flat grooved rail hereinbefore mentioned, so as to be level with the surface of the streets upon each side of said tracks or road beds and the cost of making the changes hereinbefore required shall be paid by the corporations or persons owning or operating said street railroads, and if, after being notified by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia in writing to comply with the terms of this act, the said corporations or either of them shall not within ninety days thereafter begin the work required and complete the same within a reasonable time, not more than twelve months from the expiration of said period of ninety days it shall be the duty of the Commissioners to cause the necessary changes in said

Commissioners to make change on neglect of company.

Certificates of Indebtedness for cost.

rails and roadbeds to be made as soon as practicable: and shall issue certificates of indebtedness against the property, real or personal, of such railway company, which certificates shall bear interest at the rate of ten per centum per annum until paid, and which, until they are paid, shall remain and be a lien upon the property on or against which they are issued, together with the franchise of said company: and if the said certificates are not paid within one year the said Commissioners of this District of Columbia may proceed to sell the property

Sale of property.

against which they are issued, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. such sale to be first duly advertised daily for one week in some newspaper published in the city of Washington, and to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Provided further, That after the passage of this act no other rail than

No other rail to be hereafter used.

that herein mentioned shall be laid by any street railway company in the streets of Washington and Georgetown, and all companies 798 granted franchises or extensions by the Fiftieth Congress shall have extension of one year’s time within which to lay their tracks. So much of the charters of the street railway companies of the District of Columbia as is inconsistent with this section is hereby repealed. Provided further, That the foregoing requirements as to

Not applicable out of city limits.

motive-power, rails and roadbed shall not apply to street railroads outside the city of Georgetown and the Boundary limits of the city of Washington: and Provided, That the authority hereinbefore granted in

Approval of Commissioners.

each and every particular shall be exercised only with the approval of the Commissioners of. the District of Columbia, expressed by resolution of said board.

Repairs, roads.

Repairs County Roads: For current work of repairs of county roads and suburban streets, fifty thousand dollars.

County roads.

Constructing County Roads: For construction of county roads and suburban streets, as follows: For Pennsylvania Avenue, extended to Bowen road, twenty-five thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Fourth street east, extended to Bunker Hill road, ten thousand dollars; For Canal road, from Free to Chain bridges, thirteen thousand dollars; To complete pavement of Fourteenth street extended to top of hill, ten thousand dollars; For paving Pomeroy street, from the west building line of the Freedmen’s Hospital to the east building line of Brightwood avenue, one thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars; To extend Eighteenth street, middle section, to Columbia road, five thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Massachusetts avenue extended, from Boundary to Rock Creek, twenty-five thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Sheridan street from Seventh to Ninth streets, three thousand dollars; To widen grade and regulate Brightwood avenue, ten thousand dollars; For Rock Creek Church road, five thousand dollars; For Naylor road, three thousand five hundred dollars; To grade and regulate Seventeenth street from Park street to Piney Branch, one thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Washington street, Anacostia, three thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Jackson street, Anacostia, three thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Jefferson street, Anacostia, three thousand dollars; To grade and regulate Adams and Taylor streets, from Harrison to Jefferson streets, four thousand four hundred dollars; For Howard Avenue. Mount Pleasant, one thousand dollars; For Bunker Hill road, four thousand dollars; . For River road from Tennallytown west, five thousand dollars; in all one hundred and thirty-five thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars.

Condemnation of streets, etc.

Condemnation of Streets, Roads, and Alleys: For condemnation of streets, roads, and alleys, five thousand dollars.

Hancock Circle.

Location.

And the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are authorized and directed to condemn a sufficient amount of ground at the intersection of Sixteenth and U streets and New Hampshire avenue, from squares one hundred and seventy-five, one hundred and seventy-six, North, one hundred and seventy-seven, one hundred and eighty-nine, and one hundred and ninety, for the purpose of constructing a circular reservation the same to be called Hancock Circle:

Proviso.

Not to be acquired at public expense.

Provided that the said ground be acquired, or the cost of the same be defrayed, otherwise than at public expense.

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Surveys of the District: For completion of surveys of the District

Surveys.

of Columbia with reference to the extension of various avenues to the District line, ten thousand dollars.

Surveys on Account of Subdivisions of Land: To pay the expenses

Subdivisions.

of such surveys as may be necessary to enable the Commissioners of the District to determine if plats of subdivisions of land within the District offered for record have been made in conformity to the “Act to regulate subdivision of land within the District of

Ante, p. 431.

Columbia”, approved August twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, live thousand dollars.

Care of Bridges: For ordinary care of bridges, including keepers,

Bridges.

oil, lamps, and matches, three thousand four hundred dollars; for construction and repairs of bridges, ten thousand dollars: in all, thirteen thousand four hundred dollars.

Sewers.

For cleaning and repairing sewers and basins, thirty-five thousand dollars. For replacing obstructed sewers, fifteen thousand dollars. For main and pipe sewers, ninety thousand dollars. For suburban sewers, fifty thousand dollars. The appropriations made in this act for the erection of school

Appropriations for school buildings immediately available.

buildings and for additions to school buildings, shall be immediately available.

The President of the United States is hereby authorized to appoint

Sewer Commission to be appointed.

Duties.

Report

three competent sanitary engineers who shall examine and report upon the system of sewerage existing in the District of Columbia, together with such suggestions and recommendations as may to them seem necessary or desirable for the modification and extension of the same, and such report shall be transmitted to Congress by the President at its next session. And for the purpose of defraying the expenses of such examination and report the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated.

Current Expenses, Streets, Avenues, And Alleys.

Sprinkling, Sweeping, and Cleaning: For sprinkling, sweeping,

Sweeping.

and cleaning streets, avenues, and alleys, eighty-five thousand dollars: And the payments for such work for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine shall be at the rate and according to terms of the contracts now existing under which the same is being done, and for

Contracts.

this purpose a sufficient sum is hereby appropriated, to be immediately available.

For the Parking Commission: For contingent expenses, including

Parking Commission.

laborers, cart-hire, trees, tree-boxes, tree stakes, tree straps, planting, and care of trees, on city and suburban streets, whitewashing, care of parks, and miscellaneous items, eighteen thousand dollars.

Lighting: For illuminating material, lighting, extinguishing, repairing,

Lighting.

and cleaning lamps on avenues, streets, roads, and alleys, and for purchasing and erecting new lampposts and replacing such lamps and lampposts as may be damaged or unfit for service, one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars: Provided, That no more than

Provisos.

Maximum.

twenty dollars per annum for each streetlamp shall be paid for gas, lighting, extinguishing, repairing, and cleaning, under any expenditure provided for in this act; and said lamps shall burn not less than two thousand six hundred hours per annum; and the Commissioners are authorized, in their discretion, to substitute other illuminating material at the same or less price, and to use so much of the sum hereby appropriated as may be necessary for that purpose: Provided further, That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall 800

Contracts.

not be authorized to make any contract for gas or other illuminating material, in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, for any longer period than one year:

Electric lighting.

For electric lighting, including necessary expenses of inspection, on one or more of the principal streets of the cities of Washington and Georgetown, including the south side of Pennsylvania avenue,

Provisos.

forty thousand dollars: Provided, That no more than sixty cents per

Limit per light.

night shall be paid for any light burning from sunset to sunrise, and no more than forty cents per night shall be paid for any light burning from sunset to sunrise and operated wholly or in part by overhead wires: and each arc light shall be of not less than one thousand actual candlepower, and no part of this appropriation shall be used for electric lighting after September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and

Overhead wires.

eighty-nine, by means of wires that may exist on or over any of the streets or avenues of the cities of Washington and Georgetown: Provided further, That the Commissioners of the District of

Report on contracts for lighting.

Columbia shall investigate, ascertain, and report to the first session of the Fifty-first Congress what deduction may be made for gas and electric lighting, both for annual and for five year contracts, and that they be authorized to invite proposals for supplying said light at reduced rates, and in this they are not limited to any one system.

Harbor front.

Harbor and River Front: For the improvement and protection of the harbor and river front, the enforcement of laws and regulations, constructing and maintenance of wharves and buildings, and for other necessary items and services, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Scales.

For Public Scales: For repair and replacement of public scales, two hundred and fifty dollars.

Pumps.

For Public Pumps: For the purchase, replacement and repair of public pump, four thousand dollars.

Washington Aqueduct.

Aqueduct.

For engineering, maintenace, and general repairs, twenty thousand dollars. Public Schools.

Public schools.

Superintendents.

For Officers: For superintendent first six divisions, at two thousand seven hundred dollars; superintendent seventh and eighth

Clerks, etc.

divisions, at two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars: one clerk to superintendent of first six divisions and secretary to board of trustees, one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk to superintendent of seventh and eighth divisions, eight hundred dollars; messenger to superintendent first six divisions, three hundred dollars: messenger to superintendent seventh and eighth divisions, two hundred dollars; in all, seven thousand four hundred and fifty dollars.

Teachers.

For Teachers: For teachers, not to exceed seven hundred and forty-five in number, including teachers of manual training schools, to be employed at a rate of compensation not to exceed the rate Provided by the present schedule of salaries, and at an average salary not to exceed six hundred and eighty dollars, five hundred and six thousand six hundred dollars; and no increase in salaries paid to teachers in grades now receiving one thousand dollars or more, except in cases of promotion to fill vacancies occurring before or after the passage of this act and except in salaries to principals of normal, manual training, drawing and country schools, and no increase in the number of teachers in any of such grades exclusive of principals of such normal, manual training, drawing and country schools, shall be made, and the minimum compensation shall not be less than at the rate of three hundred dollars per annum, and the names of and actual compensation paid to each teacher under this provision shall be reported to Congress at the beginning of each regular session by 801 the Commissioners: Provided, That in assigning salaries to teachers,

Proviso.

no discrimination shall be made between male and female teachers

No discrimination.

employed in the same grade of school, and performing a like class of duties; and the Commissioners are directed to report to Congress at its next session an estimate of the number of teachers required in

Estimates.

each of the grades and classes of the schools in the District, and the amount of salary for each of the teachers in each and all of the grades and classes of the schools in the District for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety one.

For teachers of night schools, who may also be teachers in the day

Night schools.

schools, five thousand dollars.

For contingent expenses of night schools, five hundred dollars.

For Janitors and care of Buildings and Grounds: For care

Janitors, etc.

of the high-school building, one thousand six hundred dollars; of the Jefferson building, one thousand four hundred dollars; of the Stevens building, one thousand one hundred dollars; of the Franklin building, one thousand one hundred dollars: of the Force, Seaton, Henry, Webster, Gales, Peabody, Wallach, Garnett, Sumner, Analostan, Curtis, and Dennison buildings, at nine hundred dollars each; of the Lincoln and Miner buildings, at eight hundred dollars each; of the Abbot, John F. Cook, and Randall buildings, at seven hundred dollars each: of the Amidon, Addison, Cranch, Morse, Brent, Bannaker, Blair, Wormley, Anthony Bowen, Maury, Weightman, Bradley, Blake, Carberry, Giddings, Towers. Magruder, Phelps, and Twining, and nine new eight-room school buildings, at five hundred dollars each; of the Mott, Hisdale, Anacostia, Thompson, and Love-joy buildings, at two hundred and fifty dollars each; of the Mount Pleasant, McCormick, Potomac, Greenleaf, Hamilton Road, Chamberlain, High Street, Montgomery Street, and Threlkeld buildings, at one hundred and sixty-five dollars each; for care of smaller buildings and rented rooms, at a rate not to exceed forty eight dollars per annum for the care of each schoolroom, five thousand three hundred and seventy-six dollars; in all, forty-one thousand eight hundred and eleven dollars.

For rent of school buildings, and repair shop ten thousand dollars.

Rent.

For repairs and improvements to school buildings and grounds,

Repairs.

twenty thousand dollars. For contingent expenses, including furniture, books, stationery,

Contingent expenses.

printing, insurance, and other necessary items, twenty-five thousand dollars. For fuel, twenty-four thousand dollars.

Fuel.

For the purchase of tools, machinery, material, and apparatus, to

Tools, etc.

be used in connection with instruction in manual training, ten thousand dollars. For furniture for new school buildings, seven thousand dollars.

Furniture.

For erection of new school buildings and purchase of sites therefor,

New buildings, etc.

as follows: One in third school division, one in fifth school division, one in seventh school division, and one in eighth school division, one hundred and forty thousand dollars: Provided, That no one of the

Proviso.

foregoing school buildings shall be constructed with less than eight

Size.

rooms.

For addition to Washington High School, forty thousand dollars. For erection of a colored high-school building and purchase of site therefor, sixty thousand dollars. For erection of buildings and purchase of sites therefor, and for additions to school building in sixth school division, as follows: Erection of one eight-room school building and purchase of site therefor; one four-room school building and purchase of site therefor at Hillsdale, one two-room school building and purchase of site therefor at Good Hope; and for additions to the Mott, the Bennings, white, and the Bennings, colored, school buildings, fifty-nine thousand dollars. 802

To enable the Commissioners of the District to purchase lots fifty-one, fifty-two, and fifty-three, in square six hundred and thirty three, adjoining the Arthur school building lot. for the use of said school, five thousand seven hundred and ninety two dollars and fifty cents; and also to purchase lots seventy-three and seventy-four in said square for use of said school, three thousand one hundred and ninety-two dollars and eighty cents: in all, eight thousand nine hundred and eighty five dollars and thirty cents: Provided, That not exceeding one dollar per square foot shall be paid for said lots or either of them.

Sites to be purchased without employing agents.

That hereafter the Commissioners in making purchases of sites for schools or other public buildings shall do so without the employment of agents or through other persons not regular dealers in real estate in the District of Columbia, or through such regular dealers who have not had the property for sale continuously from the date of the passage of this act, and in no case shall commission be paid to more than one person or firm greater than the usual commission

Condemnation powers.

That the Commissioners shall have all the powers conferred on the Secretary of the Treasury and other officers of the United States by the act of August first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled

Ante, p. 857.

“An act to authorize condemnation of land for sites of public buildings, and for other purposes,” for the condemnation of land for sites for school buildings, engine houses, and for police stations: Application for such proceedings shall be filed in the supreme court of said District, by the attorney thereof, under such orders as said court may prescribe in such cases.

Plans, etc.

That the plans and specifications for each of said buildings, and for all other buddings provided for in this act, shall be prepared by the inspector of buildings of the District of Columbia, and shall be approved by the Architect of the Capitol and the Commissioners of the District, and said buildings shall be constructed by the Commissioners in conformity therewith.

For Metropolitan Police.

Police.

For one major and superintendent, two thousand seven hundred dollars: one captain, one thousand eight hundred dollars; two lieutenants, inspectors, at one thousand five hundred dollars each; one chief clerk, who shall also be property clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; four surgeons for the police and fire departments, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; for additional compensation for privates detailed for special service in the detection and prevention of crime, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; nine lieutenants, at one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars each; twenty eight sergeants, at one thousand one hundred and forty dollars each; one hundred and eighty-five privates, class one, at nine hundred dollars each; one hundred and fifty privates, class two, at one thousand and eighty dollars each: nineteen station-keepers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; nine laborers, at four hundred and eighty dollars each; one messenger, seven hundred dollars; one messenger, five hundred dollars: one major and superintendent, mounted, two hundred and forty dollars; one captain, mounted, two hundred and forty: twenty five lieutenants, sergeants, and privates, mounted, at two hundred and forty dollars each; one van-driver, three hundred and sixty dollars; one ambulance-driver, four hundred and eighty dollars; one assistant ambulance-driver, at three hundred dollars: seven drivers of patrol-wagons, at three hundred and sixty dollars each; three police matrons, at six hundred dollars each, one thousand eight hundred dollars; in all, four hundred and eighteen thousand five hundred dollars.

803

For rent of police headquarters and station at Anacostia. one thousand

Contingent expenses.

two hundred dollars; for fuel, two thousand dollars; repairs to stations, one thousand eight hundred dollars; miscellaneous and contingent expenses. including stationery, books, telegraphing, photographs, printing, binding, gas, ice, washing, meals for prisoners, furniture and repairs thereto, beds, and bed-clothing, insignia of office, purchase and care of horses, police equipments and repairs of same, harness, forage, repairs to vehicles, van, ambulance, and patrol wagons, and expenses incurred in prevention and detection of crime, and other necessary items, fourteen thousand dollars; remodeling station-house

Stations, etc.

and for building for cells and lodging-rooms, third precinct seven thousand dollars; stable for horse and patrol-wagon, and for grading yard and making gateway, third precinct two thousand live hundred dollars; remodeling station house and for building for cells and lodging-rooms, fifth precinct, seven thousand dollars; purchase of lot adjoining fifth precinct station-house, two thousand live hundred dollars; police signal and telephone systems in fifth, seventh, or eighth precincts, including horse, wagon, harness, and other necessary items, four thousand five hundred dollars; for stables to accommodate the stock and vehicles for said system, two thousand five hundred dollars; twelve additional stations for patrol-service in sixth and ninth precincts, two thousand four hundred dollars; for setting patrol boxes, two hundred dollars; horse, harness, wagon, and mattress, six hundred and seventy five dollars: electrical apparatus for ninth precinct, two hundred and fifty dollars; ambulance, three hundred dollars; horse, two hundred and fifty dollars; harness, sixty-five dollars; in all, forty-nine thousand one hundred and forty dollars.

For the Fire Department.

Fire department.

For one chief engineer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one

Engineers, etc.

fire marshall, one thousand dollars; one clerk, nine hundred dollars; two assistant chief engineers, atone thousand two hundred dollars each; ten foremen, atone thousand dollars each: eight engineers, at one thousand dollars each; eight firemen, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; two tillermen. at eight hundred and forty dollars each; eleven hostlers, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; sixty eight privates, at eight hundred dollars each; six watchmen, at six hundred dollars each; one veterinary surgeon for all departments of the District government, four hundred dollars; in all, one hundred thousand one hundred and forty dollars.

For repairs to engine-houses, two thousand dollars; repairs to apparatus

Contingent expenses, etc.

and new appliances, three thousand dollars: purchase of hose, three thousand dollars: for fuel, two thousand dollars: purchase of horses, three thousand dollars; forage, five thousand five hundred dollars; purchase of one chemical engine, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; exchanging two fire engines, eight thousand dollars; contingent expenses, including office rent, horseshoeing, furniture, fixtures, washing, oil. medical and stable supplies, harness, blacksmithing, labor, gas, and other necessary items, seven thousand five hundred dollars; in all, thirty six thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Telegraph and Telephone Service.

Telegraph and telephone service.

For one superintendent, one thousand six hundred dollars; one electrician, one thousand two hundred dollars; two telegraph operators. at one thousand dollars each; three telephone operators, at six hundred dollars each; one expert repairman, nine hundred and sixty dollars; two repairmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; two laborers, at four hundred dollars each; in all. nine thousand eight hundred dollars.

804

Supplies.

For general supplies, repairs, new batteries and battery supplies, telephone rental, wire, extension of the telegraph and telephone service, repairs of lines, purchase of poles, insulators, brackets, pins, hardware, cross arms, gas, fuel, ice record-books, stationery, printing, office-rent, purchase of horses and harness, washing, blacksmithing, forage, extra labor, new boxes, and other necessary items, seven thousand dollars.

Putting wires underground.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia may hereafter, under such reasonable conditions as they may prescribe, authorize the overhead wires of any telegraph, telephone or electric light company to be laid under any street, alley, highway, footway, or sidewalk in the District, whenever in their judgment the public interest may require the exercise of such authority, such privileges as may be granted hereunder to be revocable at the will of Congress without compensation, and this authority to continue only until the termination of the Fifty-first Congress.

Health Department.

Health department.

For one health officer, three thousand dollars; six sanitary inspectors. at one thousand two hundred dollars each; two food inspectors, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one inspector of marine products, one thousand two hundred dollars; for one clerk, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each; one clerk, one thousand dollars; one messenger, five hundred and forty dollars: one pound-master, one thousand two hundred dollars: laborers, at not exceeding forty dollars per month, one thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars; one ambulance driver, four hundred and eighty dollars; and for contingent expenses, including books, stationery, fuel, rent, repairs to pound and vehicles, forage, meat for dogs, horseshoeing, painting, and other necessary items, four thousand dollars; collection and removal of garbage, twenty thousand dollars; in all forty-eight thousand five hundred and forty dollars. Courts.

Police court.

For the Police Court: For one judge, three thousand dollars: one clerk, two thousand dollars; one deputy clerk, one thousand dollars: two bailiffs, at three dollars per day each; one messenger, nine hundred dollars; one doorkeeper, five hundred and forty dollars; United States marshal’s fees, one thousand four hundred dollars: contingent expenses, including compensation of a justice of the peace acting as judge of the police court during the absence of said judge, not exceeding three hundred dollars: books, stationery, fuel, ice, gas, and other necessary items, eight hundred dollars: for witness tees, three thousand dollars; in all, fourteen thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars.

Defense in claims.

Defending Suits in Claims: For necessary expenses in examination of witnesses and procuring evidence in the matter of claims against the District of Columbia in the Departments, and defending suits against said District in the Court of Claims, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Lunacy writs.

Writs of Lunacy: To defray the expenses attending the execution of writs de lunatico inquirendo and commitments made thereunder, in all cases of indigent insane persons committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane by order of the executive authority of the District of Columbia under the provisions of the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, two thousand dollars.

805 Interest and Sinking Fund. For interest and sinking fund on the funded debt, exclusive of

Interest and sinking fund.

water bonds, one million two hundred and thirteen thousand nine hundred and forty-seven dollars and ninety-seven cents. Miscellaneous Expenses.

Miscellaneous.

For rent of District offices, three thousand six hundred dollars;

Rent, etc.

for general advertising, three thousand dollars; for books, and repairs of books for register of wills, two hundred dollars; to enable the register of wills to complete the assorting, briefing, indexing, and filing the records of his office, and reproducing the administration and guardian dockets, prior to eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, including clerical service and purchase of file-holders and books, one thousand dollars; printing, checks, damages, forage, care of horses not otherwise provided for, horseshoeing, fuel, ice, gas. repairs, insurance, rebinding and repairing records, and other general necessary expenses of District offices, seven thousand dollars; in all, fourteen thousand eight hundred dollars. Emergency Fund.

Emergency fund.

Proviso.

Purchases.

in this act no more than the market price shall be paid for any such articles, and all bids for any of such articles above the market price shall be rejected. For Reformatories and Prisons.

For Washington Asylum: For one intendant, one thousand two

Washington Asylum.

hundred dollars: one matron, six hundred dollars; one visiting physician, one thousand and eighty dollars one resident physician, four hundred and eighty dollars; one clerk, six hundred dollars; one baker, four hundred and twenty dollars; one overseer, eight hundred dollars; five overseers, at six hundred dollars each; one engineer, six hundred dollars; one assistant engineer, three hundred and fifty dollars; one second assistant engineer, three hundred dollars; five watchmen, at three hundred and sixty-five dollars each; one blacksmith three hundred dollars; one hostler, and ambulance driver, two hundred and forty dollars; one female keeper at workhouse, at three hundred dollars; one female keeper at workhouse’, at one hundred and eighty dollars; two cooks, at one hundred and twenty dollars each; three cooks, at sixty dollars each; one nurse, one hundred and eighty dollars; four nurses, at sixty dollars each; one teacher, three hundred dollars; in all, thirteen thousand four hundred and fifteen dollars.

For contingent expenses, including improvements and repairs, provisions,

Contingent expenses.

fuel, forage, lumber, shoes, clothing, dry goods, hardware, medicines, repairs to tools, cars, tracks, steam-heating and cooking apparatus, painting, and other necessary items end services, forty thousand dollars.

For Reform School: For one superintendent, one thousand five

Reform School.

hundred dollars; assistant superintendent, nine hundred dollars; teachers and assistant teachers, three thousand five hundred dollars; matron of school, six hundred dollars; three matrons of families, at one hundred and eighty dollars each; superintendent of chair shop, six hundred and sixty dollars; farmer, four hundred and eighty dollars; engineer, three hundred and ninety-six dollars; baker, cook, 806 shoemaker, and tailor, at three hundred dollars each; two dining-room servants, seamstress, chambermaid, and laundress, at one hundred and forty-four dollars each; florist, three hundred and sixty dollars; watchmen, not exceeding five in number, one thousand one hundred and forty dollars: secretary and treasurer of board of trustees, six hundred dollars; in all, twelve thousand five hundred and ninety-six dollars.

Support of inmates.

For support of inmates, including groceries, flour, feed, meats, dry goods, leather and shoes, gas, fuel, hardware, table ware, furniture, farm implements and seeds, harness and repairs to same, fertilizers. books, stationery, plumbing, painting and glazing, medicines, medical attendance, stock, fencing, repairs to buildings, and other necessary items, including compensation, not exceeding nine hundred dollars, for additional labor or services, and for transportation and other necessary expenses incident to securing suitable homes for discharged boys, not exceeding five hundred dollars, all under the control of the Commissioners, twenty-six thousand dollars.

For grading, draining, and permanently improving grounds, three bundled dollars.

For coal-vaults, one thousand dollars.

Industrial Home School.

For the Industrial Home School: For maintenance of inmates and salaries of superintendent and employees, the promotion of industries. and general repairs, and other necessary expenses, all under the control of the Commissioners, ten thousand five hundred dollars.

To provide for heating the several buildings by steam and lighting same by gas. six thousand seven hundred dollars; and the unexpended balance of the appropriation of one thousand five hundred dollars for new boiler and connections and repairing and restocking

Ante, p. 326.

greenhouses, made by the District appropriation act approved July eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty height, shall be covered into the Treasury.

Transportation.

Transportation of Paupers and Prisoners: For transportation of paupers and conveying prisoners to the workhouse, four thousand dollars.

For support of the Insane.

Support of insane.

R. S., sec. 4844, 4850, pp. 939, 949.

For support of the indigent insane of the District of Columbia in the Government Hospital for the Insane in said District, as provided in sections forty-eight hundred and forty-four and forty-eight hundred and fifty of the Revised Statutes, eighty-five thousand dollars. For Charities.

Relief of the poor.

For relief of the poor, sixteen thousand dollars.

Temporary support of indigent.

For temporary support of indigent persons, male and female, to be expended in such manner as the Commissioners of the District may deem best, five thousand dollars: and from this sum the Commissioners may allot not exceeding two thousand five hundred

Distribution.

dollars to the Board of Management of the Temporary Home for Soldiers, and Sailors, Grand Army of the Republic, District of Columbia, and not exceeding one thousand dollars to the Young Woman’s Christian Home, and not exceeding one thousand dollars to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Columbia Hospital.

For the support and maintenance of the Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying-in Asylum, twenty thousand dollars.

Women’s Christian Association.

Association for Destitute Colored Women, etc.

For the Women’s Christian Association, four thousand dollars. For the National Association for Destitute Colored Women and Children, nine thousand dollars. To complete and connect drainage and sewerage of building with main sewer, two hundred dollars. To erect coal-vault and to change the laundry, five hundred dollars. 807 To enable said association to care for colored foundlings, one thousand dollars. For the Children’s Hospital, five thousand dollars.

Children’s Hospital.

For Saint Ann’s Infant Asylum, six thousand dollars.

Saint Ann’s Infant Asylum.

St. Rose Industrial School.

To complete the erection of additional accommodations for the use of the St. Rose Industrial School, five thousand dollars. For the erection of a suitable brick building to be used by the

German Orphan Asylum.

German Orphan Asylum Association, and to be located on the ground now owned by said association, ten thousand dollars: Provided, That said association expends an equal amount in the erection of said building. For maintenance of the Church Orphanage Association of Saint

Church Orphanage.

John’s Parish of the District of Columbia, one thousand five hundred dollars. For the Washington Hospital for Foundlings, for maintenance, six

Foundling Hospital.

thousand dollars. Association for Works of Mercy, for purchase of lot three thousand

Association for Works of Mercy.

dollars; for maintenance and repairs, two thousand five hundred dollars; in all, five thousand five hundred dollars. For the National Homeopathic Hospital Association of Washington,

Homeopathic Hospital.

District of Columbia, for maintenance, five thousand dollars. To aid the House of the Good Shepherd in erecting a building, fifteen

House of the Good Shepherd.

thousand dollars. For maintenance of the National Temperance Home, two thousand

National Temperance Home.

five hundred dollars.

That hereafter the several institutions included under the heads of

Reports.

asylums, reformatories, industrial schools, and charities named in this act and in former and succeeding appropriation acts for the support of the District of Columbia shall report to the Commissioners of the District, on or before the first day of October of each year, a full and detailed account of receipts and expenditures, and all their operations. and said Commissioners shall transmit the same to Congress at the beginning of each regular session, with such suggestions and recommendations as they may deem pertinent, together with estimates for maintaining the same.

All sums of money heretofore appropriated by Congress or which

Money appropriated for real estate of charitable institutions to be a lien in event of dissolution.

may hereafter be appropriated and expended in aid of the purchase of real estate shall (subject to any trust deed, mortgage, or other security or incumbrance existing on such property at the time of its purchase, or created at the time of its purchase) be a lien upon such property, and in case of the dissolution of any such corporation as in the preceding paragraph is mentioned, owning such property, or in case of the disposal of such property by such corporation, entitle the United States to reimbursement in proportion to any other contributions or funds used in the purchase of such property. The acceptance of any sum of money by any such corporation as is in this act appropriated for its benefits shall be deemed an acceptance of and agreement to this provision.

Water Department.

The following sums are hereby appropriated to carry on the operations

Water departments

of the water department, to be paid wholly from its revenues, namely:

For one chief clerk, one thousand five hundred dollars; two clerks,

Clerks, etc.

at one thousand four hundred dollars each: one clerk one thousand dollars; one superintendent, one thousand six hundred dollars; one draughtsman, one thousand five hundred dollars; one messenger, six hundred dollars; one inspector, at three dollars per day, nine hundred and thirty-six dollars; six inspectors, at nine hundred dollars each; contingent expenses including books, blanks, stationery, forage, advertising, printing, and other necessary items and services, three 808 thousand dollars; in all eighteen thousand three hundred and thirty-six dollars.

Engineers, etc.

For engineers and firemen, fuel, material for high service, in Washington and Georgetown, pipe distribution to high and low service, including public hydrants, fireplugs, material and labor, repairing and laying new mains, and lowering mains, eighty-six thousand dollars.

Interest.

For interest and sinking fund on water-stock bonds, forty-four thousand six hundred and ten dollars.

For interest on account of increasing the water-supply, as provided in the act of July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two,

Vol 22, p. 170.

thirty-three thousand three hundred and ninety-nine dollars and ninety-one cents.

Sinking fund.

For sinking fund on account of increase of water-supply, under act of July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, fifty-three thousand and fifteen dollars and seventy-three cents.

Sec. 2.

Limit of requisitions.

That said Commissioners shall not make requisitions upon the appropriations from the Treasury of the United States for a larger amount during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety than they make on the appropriations arising from the revenues, including drawback certificates, of said District.

Sec. 3.

Deposit of money from sales.

That hereafter all moneys received from the sales of animals or material of any sort, purchased under appropriations made for the District of Columbia since July first, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, other than for the water department, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States, to the credit of the United States and the District in equal parts; and all balances of appropriations that have been heretofore or that shall be hereafter made for the District of Columbia under section three of the act of June

Balances.

Vol. 20, p. 104.

eleventh, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled “An act providing a permanent form of government for the District of Columbia,” heretofore or hereafter remaining unexpended at the end of two years from the close of the fiscal year for which such appropriations have been or shall be made, shall be covered into the Treasury. one-half to the credit of the surplus fund and one-half to the credit of the general fund of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 4.

Zoological park established.

For the establishment of a zoological park in the District of Columbia, two hundred thousand dollars, to be expended under and in accordance with the provisions following, that is to say:

That in order to establish a zoological park in the District of Columbia, for the advancement of science and the instruction and

Commission.

recreation of the people, a commission shall be constituted, composed of three persons, namely: The Secretary of the Interior, the president of the board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, which shall be known and designated as the commission for the establishment of a zoological park.

Selection of site.

That the said commission is hereby authorized and directed to make an inspection of the country along Rock Creek, between Massachusetts avenue extended and where said creek is crossed by the road leading west from Brightwood crosses said creek, and to select from that district of country such a tract of land, of not less than one hundred acres, which shall include a section of the creek, as said commission shall deem to be suitable and appropriate for a zoological park.

Map.

That the said commission shall cause to be made a careful map of said zoological park, showing the location, quantity, and character of each parcel of private property to be taken for such purpose, with the names of the respective owners inscribed thereon, and the said

On filing, land to be condemned.

map shall be filed and recorded in the public records of the District of Columbia: and from and after that date the several tracts and parcels of land embraced in such zoological park shall be held as 809 condemned for public uses, subject to the payment of just compensation, to be determined by the said commission and approved by the President of the United States, provided that such compensation be accepted by the owner or owners of the several parcels of land.

That if the said commission shall be unable to purchase any portion

Proceedings in condemnation.

of the land so selected and condemned within thirty days after such condemnation, by agreement with the respective owners, at the price approved by the President of the United States, it shall, at the expiration of such period of thirty days, make application to the supreme court of the District of Columbia, by petition, at a general or special term, for an assessment of the value of such land, and said petition shall contain a particular description of the property selected and condemned, with the name of the owner or owners thereof, and his, her, or their residences, as far as the same may be ascertained, together with a copy of the recorded map of the park: and the said court is hereby authorized and required, upon such application, without delay, to notify the owners and occupants of the land and to ascertain and assess the value of the land so selected and condemned by appointing three commissioners to appraise the value or values thereof, and to return the appraisement to the court: and when the values of such land are thus ascertained, and the President shall deem the same reasonable, said values shall be paid to the owner or owners, and the United States shall be deemed to have a valid title to said lands.

That the said commission is hereby authorized to call upon the

Surveys.

superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, or the Director of the Geological Survey to make such surveys as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this section; and the said officers are hereby authorized and required to make such surveys under the direction of said commission.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 371.—

An act making appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Naval-service appropriations.

That the following sums be. and they are hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the naval service of the Government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes:

pay of the navy.

Pay of the Navy.

For the pay of officers on sea duty; officers on shore and other duty; officers on waiting orders; officers on the retired list; Admiral’s and Vice-Admiral’s secretaries; clerks to commandants of yards and stations; clerks to paymasters at yards and stations; inspections; receiving-ships and other vessels; extra pay to men reenlisting under honorable discharge; pay of petty officers, seamen, landsmen, and boys, including men in the engineer’s force and for the Coast Survey service and Fish Commission, seven thousand five hundred men and seven hundred and fifty boys, at the pay prescribed by law; in all, seven million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. pay, miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous.

For commissions and interest; transportation of funds: exchange; mileage to officers while traveling under orders in the United States, and for actual personal expenses of officers while traveling abroad under orders, and for traveling expenses of apothecaries, yoeman, 810 and civilian employees, and for actual and necessary traveling expenses of naval cadets while proceeding from their homes to the Naval Academy for examination and appointment as cadets; for rent and furniture of buildings and offices not in navy-yards; expenses of courts-martial, prisoners and prisons and courts of inquiry, boards of investigation, examining boards, with clerk’s and witnesses’ fees, and traveling expenses and costs; stationery and recording; expenses of purchasing-paymaster’s offices of the various cities, including clerks, furniture, fuel, stationery, and incidental expenses; newspapers and advertising; foreign postage: telegraphing, foreign and domestic; telephones; copying; care of library, including purchase of books, prints, manuscripts and periodicals, ferriage, tolls, and express fees; costs of suits: commissions, warrants, diplomas, and discharges; relief of vessels in distress: canal tolls and pilotage; recovery of valuables from shipwrecks; quarantine expenses; reports, professional investigation, cost of special instruction, at home or abroad, in maintenance of students and attaches, and information from abroad, and the collection and classification thereof, and other necessary incidental expenses; in all, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Contingent.

Contingent, Navy: For all emergencies and extraordinary expenses arising at home or abroad, but impossible to be anticipated or classified, exclusive of personal services in the Navy Department or any of its subordinate Bureaus of offices, at Washington, District of Columbia, seven thousand dollars.

bureau of navigation.

Bureau of Navigation

Expenses and supplies.

Navigation and Supplies: For foreign and local pilotage and towage of ships of war; services and materials in correcting compasses on board ship, and for adjusting and testing compasses on shore; nautical and astronomical instruments; nautical books, maps, charts, and sailing directions, and repairs of nautical instruments for ships of war; books for libraries of ships of war; and professional papers; naval signals, and apparatus, namely, signal-lights, lanterns, rockets, running-lights, drawings and engravings for signal-books; compass-fittings, including binnacles, tripods, and other appendages of ship’s compasses; logs and other appliances for measuring the ships way, and leads and other appliances for sounding; lanterns and lamps, and their appendages, for general use on board ship, including those for the cabin, wardroom, and steerage, for the holds and spirit-room, for decks and quartermaster’s use: bunting and other materials for flags, and making and repairing flags of all kinds; oil for ships of war. other than that used in the engineer department; candles, when used as a substitute for oil in binnacles and running-lights, chimneys. and wicks, and soap used in the navigation department; photographic instruments and materials; stationery for commanders and navigators of vessels of war, and for use of courts-martial: musical instruments and music for vessels of war; steering signals and indicators, and speaking-tubes and gongs, for signal communications on board vessels of war; and for introducing and maintaining electric lights on board vessels of war; in all, one hundred thousand dollars.

Vermont, receiving ship.

For installing the receiving-ship Vermont with an electric-lighting plant, six thousand dollars.

Ocean surveys.

Ocean Surveys: For special ocean surveys, and the publication thereof, five thousand dollars.

Mexican, etc., coast surveys.

Publication of Surveys of Mexican and other Coasts: For preparing and engraving on copper-plates the surveys of Mexican coast, and the publication of a series of charts of the coast of Central and South America, five thousand dollars.

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Contingent, Bureau of Navigation: For contingent expenses

Contingent.

of the Bureau of Navigation, namely: For freight and transportation of navigation materials; postage and telegraphing on public business; packing-boxes and materials; furniture, stationery, and fuel for navigation offices at navy-yards; and all other contingent expenses, five thousand dollars.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Navigation: Navy-yard,

Civil establishment.

New York.

New York: For one clerk at one thousand four hundred dollars; one writer, at one thousand dollars; one storekeeper, at nine hundred dollars; one master of tugs, at one thousand five hundred dollars;

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one clerk, at one

Portsmouth.

thousand dollars; Navy-yard. Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand

Norfolk.

two hundred dollars; . Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: For one clerk, at

Washington.

one thousand dollars; Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk, at one thousand

Mare Island.

dollars; in all. nine thousand dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service. bureau of ordnance.

Bureau of Ordnance.

Ordnance and Ordnance Stores: For procuring, producing,

Material and supplies.

preserving, and handling ordnance material; for the armament of ships; for fuel, tools, material, and labor to be used in the general work of the Ordnance Department; for furniture at magazines, at the ordnance dock, New York, and at the naval ordnance battery and proving ground and for prizes to enlisted men for excellence in ordnance exercises and target practice, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars.

For proof of naval armament, six thousand dollars. For new wharf and approaches at Craney Island, Norfolk Harbor, five thousand dollars.

Repairs, Bureau of Ordnance: Necessary repairs to ordnance

Repairs.

buildings, magazines, gun-parks, boats, lighters, wharves, machinery, and other objects of the like character, fifteen thousand dollars.

Contingent, Bureau of Ordnance: Miscellaneous items, namely:

Contingent.

Freight to foreign and home stations; advertising; cartage and express charges; repairs to fire-engines; gas and water pipes; gas and water tax at magazines; toll, ferriage, foreign postage, and telegrams to and from the Bureau, eight thousand dollars.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Ordnance: For the civil establishment

Civil establishment.

under the Bureau of Ordnance, namely:

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one writer when required,

Portsmouth.

five hundred dollars; Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: For one writer when required

Boston.

, five hundred dollars; Navy-yard, New York: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred

New York.

dollars; Navy-yard, Washington. District of Columbia: For one clerk, at

Washington.

one thousand six hundred dollars; two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each: one draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred and forty-five dollars; three draughtsmen, at one thousand and eighty-one dollars each: one assistant draughtsman. at seven hundred and seventy-two dollars; one foreman, at two thousand one hundred and fifty-six dollars: two copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; one telegraph operator, at nine hundred dollars. Navy-yard. Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand two

Norfolk.

hundred dollars; 812

Mare Island.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

Proving-ground.

Naval ordnance proving-ground: For one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents;

Torpedo station.

Torpedo-station. Newport, Rhode Island: For one chemist, at two thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred dollars; in all, twenty-four thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service.

Torpedo station and War College.

Naval Torpedo Station and War College: For labor, material. freight, and express charges; general care of and repairs to grounds, buildings, and wharves; boats; instruction; instruments, tools, furniture, experiments, general torpedo outfits, and maintenance of the Naval Torpedo Station and War College on Goat Island, seventy thousand dollars.

New building.

For the construction of a building for use by the Naval Torpedo Station and War College as consolidated by order of the Secretary of the Navy January eleventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one hundred thousand dollars, to be immediately available, said sum to be in full for all expenses of designing, erecting, and furnishing said building. For enlarging torpedo boathouse, five thousand dollars. bureau of equipment and recruiting.

Bureau of equipment and Recruiting.

Equipment of vessels.

Equipment of Vessels: For coal for steamers’ and ship’s use, including expenses of transportation, storage, and handling; hemp, wire, and other materials for the manufacture of rope and cordage; iron for the manufacture of anchors, cables, galleys, and chains; canvas for the manufacture of sails, awnings, bags, and hammocks; water for steam-launches; heating apparatus for receiving-ships; and for the purchase of all other articles of equipment at home and abroad, and for the payment of labor in equipping vessels and manufacture of equipment articles in the several navy-yards, six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.

Recruiting.

Transportation and Recruiting: For expenses of recruiting for the naval service, rent of rendezvous and expenses of maintaining the same, advertising for men and boys, and all other expenses attending the recruiting for the naval service and for the transportation of enlisted men and boys at home and abroad, thirty thousand dollars.

Contingent.

Contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting: For extra expenses of training-ships, freight and transportation of equipment stores, printing, advertising, telegraphing, books and models, postage on letters sent abroad, ferriage, ice, apprehension of deserters and stragglers, continuous-service certificates, good-conduct badges and libraries for enlisted men, schoolbooks for training ships, medals for boys, and emergencies arising under cognizance of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting unforeseen and impossible to classify, fifteen thousand dollars.

Training station.

Naval Training-Station, Coasters’ Harbor Island. Rhode Island (for apprentices): For dredging channels, repairs to main causeway, roads, and grounds, extending seawall, and the employment of such labor as may be necessary for the proper care and preservation of the same; for repairs and improvements of buildings, including the building on Coasters’ Harbor Island, formerly occupied by the Naval War College, heating, lighting, and furniture for same; books and stationery, freight, and other contingent expenses; purchase of food, and maintenance of livestock and mail-wagon, and attendance on same, fourteen thousand dollars.

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Civil Establishment, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting:

Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars;

Navy-yard. Boston. Massachusetts: For one superintendent of rope-walk,

Boston.

at one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars: one clerk, at one thousand three hundred dollars; one writer, at nine hundred and fifty dollars; Navy-yard, New York: For one clerk, at one thousand two hundred

New York.

dollars; Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: For one clerk, at one

League Island.

thousand two hundred dollars; Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand two

Norfolk.

hundred dollars; Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk, at one thousand

Mare Island.

two hundred dollars; in all, eleven thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service. bureau of yards and docks.

Bureau of Yards and Docks.

Maintenance of Yards and Docks: For general maintenance

General maintenance.

of yards and docks, namely: For freight; transportation of materials and stores; books, maps, models, and drawings; purchase and repair of fire-engines; machinery; repairs on steam fire-engines and attendance on the same; purchase and maintenance of oxen, horses, and driving teams; carts, timber-wheels, and all vehicles for use in the navy-yards: tools and repairs of the same; postage on letters and other mailable matter on public service sent to foreign countries, and telegrams; stationery; furniture for Government houses and offices in the navy-yards; coal and other fuel; candles, oil, and gas; cleaning and clearing up yards and care of buildings; attendance on fires, lights, fire-engines, and apparatus; for incidental labor at navy-yards; water-tax, tolls, and ferriage; rent of four officer’s quarters at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; pay of watchmen in navy-yards; awnings and packing-boxes, and advertising for yard and dock purposes, one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars.

Public Works.—Navy-yards and Stations:

Public works at navy-yards.

Boston.

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: Rebuilding by contract officers’ quarters L. M. N. and O, at a cost when completed not to exceed the sum hereby appropriated, twenty-eight thousand six hundred and ten dollars.

Navy-yard, Brooklyn, New York: For improving Whitney basin,

New York.

forty thousand dollars; railroad throughout the yard, fifteen thousand dollars.

Navy-yard, League Island. Pennsylvania: For landing wharf foot

League Island.

of Fifteenth street, dimensions seventy-five by four hundred feet, twenty-six thousand four hundred and sixteen dollars and forty cents; dredging and filling in, seventy-five thousand dollars, and in the expenditure of this sum the Secretary of the Navy may co-operate with the Secretary of War and utilize any earth that may be removed from adjacent waters under appropriations made by Congress.

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: To enable the Secretary

Washington.

of the Navy to cause a track, with all necessary switches and turnouts, to be laid from a point on the line of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad opposite the northwesterly corner of the Government reservation fronting on K and L streets southeast, and to run thence in a southerly direction across said reservation and along the existing highway, to a suitable place of entrance on the westerly side of the navy-yard, Washington. District of Columbia, and to be continued from such place of entrance to such points within said yard as the Secretary of the Navy may direct, such track to be used 814 exclusively for the transportation of material belonging to, or intended for the use of, the United States, fifteen thousand dollars.

Norfolk.

Navy-yard. Norfolk, Virginia: For building, by contract, two officers’ quarters, to cost, when complete, not exceeding the sum hereby appropriated, sixteen thousand dollars.

Mare Island.

Navy-yard. Mare Island, California: For iron-plating shop, five thousand seven hundred and fifty-five dollars and forty cents; roads along water front and about shops, five thousand dollars; extension of quay wall, fifty-five thousand dollars; continuing work on granite dry-dock, to be made available immediately, eighty thousand dollars.

Port Royal.

Naval station, Port Royal, South Carolina: For officers’ quarters, two thousand dollars.

Key West.

Naval station, Key West, Florida: For two houses for officers’ quarters, eight thousand dollars.

Electric lights.

Immediately available.

Electric lighting of navy-yards: For the establishment of plant and the inauguration of electric lighting in the navy-yards at New York. Norfolk. Virginia, Washington. District of Columbia, and Mare Island, California, to be immediately available, sixty thousand dollars.

Repairs.

Repairs and preservation at navy-yards and stations: For repairs and preservation at navy-yards and stations, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Coaling station at Pago Pago, Tutuilla, Samoa.

For the purpose of permanently establishing a station for coal and other supplies for the naval and commercial marine of the United States, on the shores of the Bay of the Harbor of Pago Pago in the island of Tutuilla, Samoa, for the erection of the necessary buildings and structures thereon and for such other purposes as may, in the judgment of the President, be necessary to confirm the rights of the

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United States under Article second of the Treaty of eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, bet ween the United States and the King of the

Immediately available.

Samoan Islands, and the deed of transfer made in accordance therewith. one hundred thousand dollars, to be immediately available.

new naval observatory.

New Naval Observatory.

Completion.

New Naval Observatory: For completing new Naval Observatory and necessary buildings upon the site purchased under the act of

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Congress approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty, two hundred and forty thousand dollars.

Contingent.

Contingent, Bureau of Yards and Docks: For contingent expenses that may arise at navy-yards and stations, twenty thousand dollars.

Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Yards and Docks: Navy-yard, Portsmouth. New Hampshire: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one mail messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum; one messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum: one foreman laborer, at four dollars per diem: one pilot, at three dollars per diem; one janitor, at six hundred dollars.

Boston.

Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one foreman laborer, at four dollars per diem: one messenger to commandant, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem: one messenger to yards and docks, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem; one mail messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum;

New York.

Navy-yard, Brooklyn, New York: For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one foreman laborer, at four dollars and fifty cents per diem; one mail messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum; one messenger to commandant, at two dollars and twenty-five cents per diem; two messengers, at two dollars and twenty-five cents per diem each; one draughtsman, at five dollars per diem; one quarterman, at four dollars per diem;

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Navy-yard, League Island, Pennsylvania: For one clerk, at one

League Island.

thousand four hundred dollars; one messenger to commandant, at two dollars per diem: one foreman laborer, at four dollars per diem:

Navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia: For one clerk, at one

Washington.

thousand four hundred dollars: one messenger, at one dollar and seventy-six cents per diem: one foreman laborer, at four dollars per diem:

Navy-yard, Norfolk. Virginia: For one clerk, at one thousand four

Norfolk.

hundred dollars; one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one foreman laborer, at four dollars per diem; three messengers, at two dollars per diem each; one pilot, at two dollars and twenty-six cents per diem:

Navy-yard, Pensacola. Florida: For one clerk, at one thousand two

Pensacola.

hundred dollars; one mail messenger, at six hundred dollars per annum:

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk, at one thousand

Mare Island.

four hundred dollars: one writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one foreman mason, at six dollars per diem: one foreman laborer, at five dollars and fifty cents per diem; one pilot, at four dollars and eighty cents per diem; one draughtsman. when necessary, at the rate of five dollars per diem; one mail messenger, at two dollars and seventy-four cents per diem; one messenger, at two dollars and twenty cents per diem: one messenger and lamplighter, at two dollars and twenty cents per diem; one bell-ringer. at two dollars and twenty-six cents per diem;

Naval station, Sackett’s Harbor, New York: For one ship-keeper,

Sackett’s Harbor.

at one dollar per diem, including Sundays; in all, forty-six thousand seven hundred and fifty-four dollars and sixty cents. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such services.

Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: For one superintendent.

Naval asylum.

Philadelphia.

Employees.

at Six hundred dollars; one steward, at four hundred and eighty dollars; one matron, at three hundred and sixty dollars: one chief cook, at two hundred and forty dollars; two assistant cooks, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each; one chief laundress, at one hundred and ninety-two dollars; six laundresses, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each: four scrubbers, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each; eight waiters, at one hundred and sixty-eight dollars each; six laborers, at two hundred and forty dollars each; one stable-keeper and driver, at three hundred and sixty dollars; one master-at-arms, at four hundred and eighty dollars: two house corporals, at three hundred dollars each; one barber, at three hundred and sixty dollars; one carpenter, at eight hundred and forty-five dollars.

Water-rent and gas, one thousand eight hundred dollars; cemetery,

Expenses.

burial expenses, and headstones, three hundred and fifty dollars; improvement of grounds, five hundred dollars: repairs to buildings, furnaces, grates, ranges, furniture, and repairs of furniture, four thousand five hundred dollars: music in chapel, six hundred dollars;

Transportation of indigent and destitute beneficiaries to the Naval Home five hundred dollars: for cementing floor of Home cellar, four

Support of inmates, etc.

thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars; for support of beneficiaries, forty-six thousand one hundred dollars: in all. sixty-eight thousand five hundred and seventeen dollars; which sum shall be paid out of the income from the naval pension fund.

bureau of medicine and surgery.

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

Medical Department: For surgeons’ necessaries for vessels in

Surgeons’ necessaries.

commission, navy-yards, naval-stations. Marine Corps, and Coast Survey, and for the civil establishment at the several naval hospitals, navy-yards, naval laboratory, museum of hygiene, and Naval Academy, fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

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Naval hospitals.

Naval-Hospital Fund: For maintenance of the naval hospitals at the various navy-yards and stations, twenty thousand dollars.

Contingent.

Contingent, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: For freight, expressage on medical stores, tolls, ferriages, transportation of sick and insane patients: care, transportation, and burial of the dead; advertising: telegraphing; rent of telephones; purchase of books and stationery; binding of unbound books and pamphlets, postage and purchase of stamps for foreign service; expenses attending the medical board of examiners: rent of rooms for naval dispensary and museum of hygiene: hygienic and sanitary investigation and illustration: sanitary and hygienic instruction; purchase and repairs of wagons and harness; purchase of and feed for horses and cows; trees, plants, garden tools, and seeds; furniture and incidental articles for the museum of hygiene; naval dispensary. Washington; naval laboratory. sick-quarters at Naval Academy and marine barracks and dispensaries at navy-yards; washing for medical department at museum of hygiene, naval dispensary. Washington, naval laboratory, sick-quarters at Naval Academy and marine barracks, dispensaries at navy-yards and naval stations and ships and rendezvous, and all other necessary contingent expenses, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Repairs.

Repairs, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; For necessary-repairs of naval laboratory, naval hospitals, and appendages, including roads, wharves, outhouses, sidewalks, fences, gardens, farms, and cemeteries, twenty thousand dollars.

Quarters. Portsmouth, N. H.

Sick Quarters, Navy-yard. Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For the construction by contract of sick quarters at the navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in full for all expenses of erecting and furnishing the same, to be immediately available, thirty-five thousand dollars.

bureau of provisions and clothing.

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

Provisions, etc.

Provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing; For provisions for the seamen and marines, commuted rations for officers, naval cadets, seamen, and marines, and commuted rations stopped on account of sick in hospital and credited to the hospital fund, nine hundred and fifty-four thousand dollars;

For water for drinking and cooking purposes on board ships, eleven thousand dollars;

Labor and expenses of general storehouses and paymasters’ offices in yards, not to exceed ninety thousand dollars; in all, one million and fifty-five thousand dollars.

Contingent.

Contingent, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: For freight on shipments; candles, fuel, books and blanks, stationery, advertising: furniture for general storehouses and pay offices in navy-yards; expenses of naval-clothing factory and machinery for same; foreign postage, telegrams, telephones, express charges, tolls, ferriages, yeoman’s stores, iron safes, newspapers, ice, and other necessary incidental expenses, forty thousand dollars.

Unexpended balance.

And the further sum of seventeen thousand one hundred and thirty-five dollars and twenty-nine cents, unexpended balance of the contingent fund for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, is hereby reappropriated and made immediately available.

Civil establishment.

Portsmouth.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing: Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: In general storehouses: Two bookkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each; one assistant bookkeeper, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one bill clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant clerk, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one shipping and receiving clerk, at one thousand dollars.

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Navy-yard, Boston, Massachusetts: In general storehouses: One

Boston.

bookkeeper, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents: one shipping clerk, at nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars; one receiving clerk, at nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars.

In pay-office: One writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents.

Navy-yard, New York. New York: In general storehouses: Three

New York.

bookkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each: one assistant bookkeeper, at one thousand dollars: one assistant bookkeeper, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; three receiving clerks, at four dollars per diem each: one assistant receiving clerk, at one thousand and ninety-nine dollars; three shipping clerks, at one thousand dollars per annum each: one bill clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant bill clerk, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; two leading men. at two dollars and fifty cents per diem each; five pressmen, at two dollars and seventy-six cents per diem each; one superintendent of coffee mills, at three dollars per diem; one box-maker, at three dollars per diem; one engine-tender, at three dollars and twenty-six cents per diem; one coffee-roaster, at two dollars and fifty cents per diem; one fireman, at two dollars per diem; one messenger, at two dollars and twenty-five cents per diem.

In pay-office: One writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one messenger, at two dollars and twenty-five cents per diem.

Navy-yard. League Island. Pennsylvania: In general storehouse:

League Island.

One bookkeeper, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant bookkeeper, at seven hundred and twenty dollars.

Navy-yard, Washington. District of Columbia: In general storehouse:

Washington.

One bookkeeper, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one receiving clerk, at one thousand dollars; one bill clerk, at one thousand dollars; one shipping clerk, at one thousand dollars.

In pay-office: One writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents.

Naval Academy. Annapolis. Maryland: In general storehouse:

Naval Academy.

One bookkeeper, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; one receiving and shipping clerk, at one thousand dollars.

Torpedo Station. Newport, Rhode Island: In general storehouse:

Torpedo station

One clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: In general storehouses: Two

Mare Island

bookkeepers, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each; two assistant bookkeepers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars per annum each; one receiving clerk, at one thousand dollars; one shipping clerk, at one thousand dollars; one bill clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant clerk, at one thousand dollars.

In pay-office: One writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents.

Navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: In general storehouses: Two book-keepers,

Norfolk.

at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each: two assistant bookkeepers, at one thousand seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents per annum each: one bill clerk, at one thousand dollars; one assistant bill clerk, at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one receiving clerk, at nine hundred and forty-two dollars; one assistant receiving clerk, at seven hundred and twenty dollars.

In pay-office: One writer, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; in all. sixty-six thousand five hundred and ten dollars and three cents; and no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service.

It shall be the duty of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing to

Report of supplies on hand.

cause property accounts to be kept of all the supplies pertaining to the naval establishment, and to report annually to Congress the 818 money values of the supplies on hand at the various stations at the beginning of the fiscal year, the dispositions thereof, and of the purchases, and the expenditures of supplies for the year, and the balances remaining on hand at the end thereof.

Transfer of accumulated supplies.

And for the purpose of utilizing accumulated naval supplies, the transfer is authorized, after requisition upon the Paymaster-General of the Navy, of any supplies belonging to one bureau and available for the use of another without reimbursement therefor by the bureau

Proviso.

receiving the supplies so transferred: Provided, That supplies

Specific appropriations.

obtained for a specific object and still needed therefor, and supplies bought within the fiscal year in which the requisition is made, and provisions, clothing, and small stores shall not be subject to transfer without charge under the terms of this act.

bureau of construction and repair.

Bureau of Construction and Repair.

Preservation. repairs, etc., of vessels.

Bureau of Construction and Repair: Construction and repair of vessels: For preservation and completion of vessels on the stocks and in ordinary; purchase of materials and stores of all kinds: steam steerers, pneumatic steerers, steam capstans, steam windlasses, and other steam auxiliaries; labor in navy-yards and on foreign stations; purchase of machinery and tools for use in shops; wear, tear, and repair of vessels afloat, general care, increase, and protection of the Navy in the line of construction and repair; incidental expenses, such as advertising, freight, foreign postage, telegrams, photographing, books, plans, stationery, and instruments for drawing-room, one million dollars, of which sum one hundred and fifty thousand dollars

Provisos.

shall be immediately available: Provided, That no part of this sum

Limit of repairs.

shall be applied to the repairs of any wooden ship when the estimated cost of such repairs, to be appraised by a competent board of naval officers, shall exceed twenty per centum of the estimated cost appraised in like manner, of a new ship of the same size and like material: Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall deprive the Secretary of the Navy of the authority to order repairs of ships

Vessels in foreign waters.

damaged in foreign waters or on the high seas, so far as may be necessary to bring them home.

Tugs.

For the purchase, or construction by contract, of four steam-tugs, the cost of which shall not exceed thirty-five thousand dollars each one for use at the navy-yard. Washington, District of Columbia, and one at the navy-yard, Mare Island, California, in all, one hundred and forty thousand dollars.

New York. Additional tools.

Improvement of plant at navy-yard, New York: For additional tools, other than those heretofore authorized, required to further improve the condition of the yard for building and repairing iron and steel ships, fifty thousand dollars.

Norfolk.

Improvement of plant at navy-yard, Norfolk, Virginia: For

Additional tools.

additional tools, other than those heretofore authorized, required to further improve the condition of the yard for building and repairing iron and steel ships, fifty thousand dollars.

Civil establishment. Portsmouth.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Construction and Repair: Navy-yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For one clerk to naval constructor, at one thousand four hundred dollars; two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each;

Boston.

Navy-yard, Boston. Massachusetts: For one clerk to naval constructor, at one thousand four hundred dollars.

New York.

Navy-yard, Brooklyn. New York: For one clerk to naval constructor. at one thousand four hundred dollars: three writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each;

League Island.

Navy-yard. League Island. Pennsylvania: For one clerk to naval constructor, at one thousand four hundred dollars.

Washington.

Navy-yard, Washington. District of Columbia: For one clerk to naval constructor, at one thousand four hundred dollars; 819 Navy-yard. Norfolk, Virginia: For one clerk to naval constructor,

Norfolk.

at one thousand four hundred dollars; two writers, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; Navy-yard, Pensacola, Florida: For one winter, at one thousand

Pensacola.

and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents; Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For one clerk to naval constructor,

Mare Island.

at one thousand four hundred dollars: two winters, at one thousand and seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents each: in all, nineteen thousand nine hundred and seventy-two dollars and fifty cents. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service. bureau of steam engineering.

Bureau of Steam-Engineering.

Steam machinery: For completion, repairs and preservation of

Completion, etc., of machinery, etc.

machinery and boilers of naval vessels, including cost of new boilers, preservation of and small repairs to machinery and boilers in vessels in ordinary, receiving and training vessels, repair and care of machinery of yard tugs and launches, three hundred and seventy thousand dollars;

For purchase, handling, and preservation of all materials and

Materials, etc.

stores, purchase, fitting, repair, and preservation of machinery and tools in navy-yards and stations, and running yard engines, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars;

For incidental expenses for naval vessels, yards, and the Bureau,

Incidental expenses.

such as foreign postages, telegrams, advertising, freight, photographing, books, stationery, and instruments, ten thousand dollars; in all, six hundred and five thousand dollars: Provided, That no part

Proviso.

of said sum shall be applied to the engines and machinery of wooden

Limit of repairs.

ships where the estimated costs of such repair shall exceed twenty per centum of the estimated cost of new engines and machinery of the same character and power; but nothing herein contained shall prevent the repair or building of boilers for wooden ships the hulls of which can be fully repaired for twenty per centum of the estimated cost of a new ship of the same size and materials.

Contingent, Bureau of Steam-Engineering: For contingencies.

Contingent.

drawing materials, and instruments for the draughtingroom. one thousand dollars.

Civil Establishment, Bureau of Steam-Engineering: Navy-yard,

Civil establishment, Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire: For clerk to department, atone thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant draughtsman, when necessary, at the rate of one thousand one hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars.

Navy-yard. Brooklyn, New York: For clerk to department, at one

New York.

thousand four hundred dollars; draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars: writer, at one thousand dollars; assistant draughtsman, when necessary, at the rate of one thousand one hundred dollars; Navy-yard. Norfolk, Virginia: For clerk to department, at one

Norfolk.

thousand three hundred dollars: assistant draughtsman, at one thousand one hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars: Navy-yard, Pensacola, Florida: For writer, at one thousand dollars;

Pensacola.

Navy-yard, Mare Island, California: For clerk to department, at one

Mare Island.

thousand four hundred dollars; draughtsman, at one thousand five hundred dollars; messenger, at six hundred dollars; writer, at one thousand dollars; in all. seventeen thousand dollars. And no other fund appropriated by this act shall be used in payment for such service. 820 Naval Academy.

Naval Academy.

Pay of professors and others.

Pay of professors and others, Naval Academy: For one professor of mathematics and one of physics, at two thousand five hundred dollars each, five thousand dollars: three professors (assistants). namely, one of chemistry, one of French and Spanish, and one of English studies, history, and law. at two thousand two hundred dollars each, six thousand six hundred dollars; five assistant professors, namely, one of English studies, history, and law. three of French, and one of drawing, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, nine thousand dollars; one sword-master, at one thousand five hundred dollars, and two assistants, at one thousand dollars each: one boxing-master and gymnast, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one assistant librarian, at one thousand four hundred dollars: one secretary of the Naval Academy, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; three clerks to the Superintendent, at one thousand two hundred dollars, one thousand, and eight hundred dollars, respectively, three thousand dollars; one clerk to commandant of cadets, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk to paymaster, at one thousand dollars; one dentist, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one baker, at six hundred dollars; one mechanic in department of physics and chemistry, at seven hundred and thirty dollars; one cook, at three hundred and twenty-five dollars and fifty cents; one messenger to Superintendent, at six hundred dollars; one armorer, at five hundred and twenty-nine dollars and fifty cents; one gunner’s mate, at four hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty-cents; one quarter-gunner, at four hundred and nine dollars and fifty cents; one cock-swain, at four hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty cents; one seaman in department of seamanship, at three hundred and forty-nine dollars and fifty cents; one attendant in the department of astronomy and one in the department of physics and chemistry, at three hundred dollars each, six hundred dollars: six attendants at recitation-rooms, library, store, chapel, and offices, at three hundred dollars each, one thousand eight hundred dollars: one bandmaster,

Band.

at five hundred and twenty-eight dollars; twenty-one first-class musicians, at three hundred and forty-eight dollars each, seven thousand three hundred and eight dollars: seven second-class musicians, at three hundred dollars each, two thousand one hundred dollars: in all, fifty-two thousand one hundred and nineteen dollars.

Special training, naval cadets.

Vol. 22, p. 285.

For special course of study and training of naval cadets as authorized by act of Congress approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, five thousand dollars.

Watchmen, mechanics, etc.

Pay of watchmen, mechanics, and others, Naval Academy: For captain of the watch and weigher, at two dollars and fifty cents per diem; four watchmen, at two dollars per diem each: foreman of gas and steam-heating works of the Academy, at five dollars per diem: labor at gasworks and steam-buildings; for masons, carpenters, and other mechanics, and laborers for care of buildings, grounds, wharves, and boats, thirty-seven thousand eight hundred and sixty-four dollars and ninety-five cents; one attendant in the purifying-house of the gas-house, at one dollar and fifty cents per diem, five hundred and forty-seven dollars and fifty cents; in all, forty-four thousand and sixty-nine dollars and ninety-five cents.

Employees, department or steam-engineering.

Pay of steam employees, Naval Academy: For pay of mechanics and others in department of steam-engineering, seven thousand eight hundred and twenty-four dollars and fifty cents.

Repairs, etc.

Repairs and Improvements, Naval Academy: Necessary repairs of public buildings, pavements, wharves, and walls inclosing the grounds of the Naval Academy, improvements, repairs, furniture, and fixtures, twenty-one thousand dollars.

Heat and lights.

Heating and lighting, Naval Academy: Fuel, and for heating and lighting the Academy and school-ships, seventeen thousand dollars.

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For the purchase of the land and buildings thereon, and inclosing

Purchase of land, etc.

and grading the same, situated adjacent to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and between the Academy grounds and the Naval Hospital grounds, a sum not exceeding ninety thousand dollars: Provided, however,

Proviso.

That the Secretary of the Navy may, if he deems it for the best interests of the United States, proceed and acquire title to said land and buildings by condemnation thereof by judicial proceedings

Condemnation proceedings.

to be commenced in the appropriate circuit court of the United States, which court shall, for the purpose of ascertaining the true value of said land, appoint three commissioners, who shall be competent and disinterested appraisers, and all the proceedings for the condemnation aforesaid shall be in accordance, except as herein provided, with the act of Congress of August first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Ante, p. 357.

entitled “An act to authorize condemnation of laud for sites of public buildings, and for other purposes.”

Contingent and miscellaneous expenses, Naval Academy:

Contingent expenses.

Purchase of books for the library, two thousand dollars: stationery, blank-books, models, maps, and text books for use of instructors, two thousand dollars: expenses of the Board of Visitors to the Naval

Board of Visitors

Academy, being mileage, and five dollars per diem for each member for expenses during actual attendance at the Academy, one thousand five hundred dollars; purchase of chemicals, apparatus, and instruments in the department of physics and chemistry, and for repairs of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars; purchase of gas and steam-machinery, steam-pipes and fittings, rent of buildings for the use of the Academy, freight, cartage, water, music, musical and astronomical instruments, uniforms for the bandsmen, telegraphing, feed and maintenance of teams, current expenses, and repairs of all kinds, and for incidental labor and expenses not applicable to any other appropriation, thirty-two thousand dollars; stores in the department of steam-engineering, eight hundred dollars; materials for repairs in steam-machinery, one thousand dollars; in all, forty-one thousand eight hundred dollars.

New furniture for cadets’ quarters (wardrobes, bedsteads, and tables), two thousand five hundred dollars.

marine corps.

Marine Corps.

Pay, Marine Corps: For pay of officers on the active list: For

Pay of officers, active list.

one colonel commandant, one colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, one adjutant and inspector, one paymaster, one quartermaster, four majors, two assistant quartermasters, one judge-advocate-general United States Navy, nineteen captains, thirty first lieutenants, and thirteen second lieutenants, one hundred and eighty-one thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars.

Pay of officers on the retired list: For one colonel, one lieutenant-colonel.

Retired officers.

one quartermaster, three majors, two assistant quartermasters, five captains, three first lieutenants, and three second lieutenants, forty thousand nine hundred and ninety-five dollars.

Pay of non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates: For

Enlisted men.

one sergeant-major, one quartermaster-sergeant, one leader of the band, one drum-major, fifty first sergeants, one hundred and forty sergeants, one hundred and eighty corporals, thirty musicians, ninety-six drummers and fifers, and one thousand six hundred privates, three hundred and eighty-nine thousand and one hundred dollars;

Pay of retired enlisted men: For one sergeant-major, one drum-major,

Retired enlisted men.

one first sergeant, four sergeants, one first-class musician, two drummers, one filer, and twelve privates, eight thousand two hundred and forty dollars;

Pay of civil force: In the office of the colonel commandant: For

Civil force.

one chief clerk, at one thousand five hundred and forty dollars and eighty cents; one messenger, at nine hundred and seventy-one dollars and twenty-eight cents; In the office of the adjutant and in- 822

Clerks, etc.

spector: One chief clerk, at one thousand five hundred and forty dollars and eighty cents; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents. In the office of the paymaster: One chief clerk, at one thousand six hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents. In the office of the Quartermaster: One chief clerk, at one thousand five hundred and forty dollars and eighty cents; one clerk, at one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents. In the office of the assistant quartermaster. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: One clerk, at one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents; one messenger. at one dollar and seventy-five cents per diem: In the office of the assistant quartermaster, San Francisco, California: One clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars; in all, seventeen thousand four hundred and ninety-three dollars and thirty-five cents.

Undrawn clothing.

Undrawn clothing: For payment to discharged soldiers for clothing undrawn, thirty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That no other fund appropriated by this act to be used for such purpose;

Transportation.

Transportation: For transportation of officers traveling under orders without troops, nine thousand dollars.

Commutation of quarters.

Commutation of quarters: For commutation of quarters for officers on duty without troops where there are no public quarters, four thousand dollars; in all. for pay of the Marine Corps, six hundred and eighty-five thousand seven hundred and eight dollars and thirty-five cents.

Provisions.

Provisions, Marine Corps: For one thousand one hundred non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, and commutation of rations to eleven enlisted men, detailed as clerks and messengers, also for payment of board of enlisted men for recruiting parties, said payment for board not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars, sixty-two thousand three hundred and five dollars and fifty cents;

For amount required to be transferred to paymaster. Marine Corps, on account of rations to retired men, sixty-two dollars and thirty-one cents per annum, one thousand five hundred and fifty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents; in all, sixty-three thousand eight hundred and sixty-three dollars and twenty-five cents.

Clothing

Clothing, Marine Corps: For two thousand one hundred non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, sixty-five thousand dollars.

Fuel.

For fuel, Marine Corps: For heating barracks and quarters, for ranges and stoves for cooking, fuel for enlisted men, and for sales to officers, eighteen thousand dollars.

Military stores.

Military stores, Marine Corps: For nay of chief armorer, at three dollars per day, nine hundred and thirty-nine dollars; three mechanics, at two dollars and fifty cents each per day, two thousand three hundred and forty-seven dollars and fifty cents; for purchase of military equipments, such as cartridge-boxes, bayonet-scabbards, haversacks, blanket-bags, knapsacks, canteens, musket-slings, swords, drums, trumpets, flags, waist-belts, waist-plates, cartridge-belts, and spare parts for repairing muskets, purchase of ammunition, purchase and repair of instruments for band, purchase of music and musical accessories; in all, twelve thousand dollars.

Transportation and recruiting.

Transportation and Recruiting, Marine Corps: For transportation of troops, and the expense of recruiting service, ten thousand dollars.

Repair of barracks.

For Repair of Barracks: At Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Boston, Massachusetts; Brooklyn. New York; League Island, Pennsylvania; Annapolis, Maryland; headquarters and navy-yard. Washington, District of Columbia; Norfolk, Virginia; Pensacola, Florida;

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and Mare Island. California; and per diem to enlisted men employed, under the direction of the Quartermasters’ Department, on the repair of barracks and other public buildings, ten thousand dollars;

For alteration and repair of marine barracks at Boston, Massachusetts, five thousand dollars;

To complete the erection of marine barracks at Norfolk. Virginia, fifteen thousand dollars.

For repairing buildings recently damaged by storm, marine barracks, navy-yard, Brookly, New York, twenty thousand dollars, to be immediately available;

For rent of buildings used for manufacture of clothing, storing supplies, and for offices of assistant quartermasters, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco. California, one thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars; in all, fifty-one thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.

Forage, Marine Corps: For forage in kind for four horses of the

Forage.

Quartermaster’s Department, and the authorized number of officer’s horses, three thousand five hundred dollars.

Contingent, Marine Corps: For freight, ferriage, tolls, cartage,

Contingent.

funeral expenses of marines, stationery, telegraphing, rent of telephones, purchase and repair of typewriters, apprehension of deserters, per diem of enlisted men employed on constant labor for a period of not less than ten days, repair of gas and water fixtures, office and barracks furniture, mess utensils for enlisted men, such as bowls, plates, spoons, knives, forks, packing-boxes, wrapping-paper, oilcloth, crash, rope, twine, camphor and carbolized paper, carpenter’s tools, tools for police purposes, iron safe, purchase and repair of public wagons, purchase and repair of harness, purchase of public horses, services of veterinary surgeons and medicine for public horses, purchase and repair of hose, repair of fire extinguishers, purchase of fire hand-grenades, purchase and repair of carts and wheelbarrows, purchase and repair of cooking-stoves, ranges, stoves where there are no grates, purchase of ice, towels, and soap for offices, postage-stamps for foreign postage, purchase of newspapers and periodicals, improving parade-grounds, repair of pumps and wharves, laying drain and water pipes, introducing gas, and for gas and oil for marine barracks maintained at the various navy-yards and stations, water at the marine barracks, Boston, Massachusetts; Brooklyn, New York: Annapolis, Maryland; Mare Island, California; also straw for bedding and purchase of mattresses for enlisted men at the various posts, furniture for Government houses and repair of same, and for all emergencies and extraordinary expenses arising at home and abroad, but impossible to anticipate or classify; in all, twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Hire of Quarters, Marine Corps: For hire of quarters for officers

Hire of quarters.

serving with troops where there are no public quarters belonging to the Government, and where there are not sufficient quarters possessed by the United States to accommodate them, four thousand five hundred dollars.

For hire of quarters for seven enlisted men employed as clerks and messengers in commandant’s, adjutant’s, and inspector’s, paymaster’s, and quartermaster’s offices, Washington. District of Columbia, and assistant quartermaster’s offices. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco, California, at twenty-one dollars per month each, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four dollars.

For hire of quarters for three enlisted men employed as above, at ten dollars each per month, three hundred and sixty dollars; in all. six thousand six hundred and twenty-four dollars.

increase of the navy.

Increase of the Navy.

To enable the President to further increase the Naval Establishment of the United States he is hereby authorized to have constructed 824

Type.

by contract one armored steel cruising monitor, of not less than three thousand tons displacement, at a cost not exceeding one million five hundred thousand dollars—exclusive of armament, and of any

Contract.

premium which may be paid for increased speed—of the type, and according to the plans approved and recommended by a naval board in their report to the Secretary of the Navy, and by him referred to and approved in his letter to the chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs of the House of Representatives, dated January ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, to be approved by the Secretary of the Navy.

One cruising monitor.

The contract for the construction of said cruising monitor, her boilers, engines, and machinery, shall contain provisions to the effect that, under conditions to be prescribed by the Navy Department, the contractor shall guaranty that the collective horsepower developed by the engines of said vessel shall equal seven thousand five hundred indicated horsepower, and that said vessel when completed and tested for speed, under conditions to be prescribed by the Navy department, shall exhibit a maximum speed of not less than seventeen

Speed,

knots per hour; and the contract for said vessel shall contain a further provision that for every quarter of knot of speed so exhibited above said guaranty of seventeen knots the contractor shall receive a premium, over and above the contract price, of fifty thousand dollars. and for every quarter-knot that said vessel fails of reaching said guaranteed speed there shall be deducted from the contract price the sum of fifty thousand dollars. The material, boilers, engines, and machinery shall be of domestic manufacture and of the latest and most approved quality and type.

Construction.

Vol. 24, p. 215.

The act of August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, entitled “An act to increase the Naval Establishment,” so far as applicable, shall govern the construction of said vessel.

Additional dynamite cruiser.

And the President is also hereby further authorized to contract with the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company for the construction of one additional cruiser of the Vesuvius type, of not less dimensions than that vessel, and to attain a speed under similar conditions as to trial, of twenty-one knots an hour, with an endurance of not less than fifteen days at ten knots an hour, to be armed with two pneumatic dynamite guns of fifteen inch caliber, and to be fitted for such

Provisos.

other armament as the Secretary of the Navy may prescribe:

Speed.

Provided, That the contractors shall guaranty a speed of twenty knots an hour, and that there shall be deducted from the contract price the sum of ten thousand dollars for every quarter knot that said vessel fails of reaching the further speed of twenty-one knots per hour: And provided further, That the Secretary of the Navy shall be

Tests.

satisfied, after official tests made with the Vesuvius and her guns, as to the efficiency of the armament of that vessel; and the cost of said vessel shall not exceed the sum of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Two steel cruisers.

The President is hereby further authorized to have constructed by contract two steel cruisers or gunboats of the most approved type, of eight hundred to twelve hundred tons displacement, to cost in the aggregate, exclusive of armament, not more than seven hundred

Harbor-defense ram.

thousand dollars, and one ram for harbor defense of the general type approved by the Naval Advisory Board in their report to the Secretary of the Navy of November seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, of the highest practicable speed.

Construction.

Vol. 24, p. 245.

The act of August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. entitled “An act to increase the naval establishment,” so far as applicable, shall govern the construction of the two steel cruisers or gunboats, and the ram herein authorized: and all of said vessels shall be of domestic manufacture.

Rapid-fire guns.

To enable the Secretary of the Navy to test, and if found satisfactory, to purchase three or more rapid-fire rapid-twist, onepounder 825 breech-loading rifled guns, and an equal number of the same type of threepounder guns, and an equal number of the same type of thirty-two-pounder guns, as the Secretary of the Navy may designate, said test to be made with the cartridge known as a reinforce cartridge, and for said purpose the sum of fifty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated: Provided, That no part of this money shall be expended

Proviso.

until the owners of the patents for such guns and cartridges shall

Purchase of right

contract at such a price as shall be satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy for the exclusive right on the part of the Government to manufacture by contract or otherwise, such guns and cartridges without the payment of any royalty upon the same, the option of the Government to make such contract to be exercised within a period to be fixed by said contract.

Construction and steam machinery: Towards the construction

Machinery, boilers, etc.

and completion of the new vessels heretofore and herein authorized by Congress, with their engines, boilers, and machinery, and for the payment of premiums for increased speed or horsepower under contracts now existing and to be made under this and other acts providing for increase of the Navy, four million and fifty-five thousand dollars, of which sum fifty-five thousand dollars is hereby authorized to be expended by the Secretary of the Navy upon the electric lighting

Electric lights for new vessels.

of the Miantonomah, Terror, Monadnock, Petrel, and Vesuvius, in addition to the amounts heretofore authorized to be expended on the said vessels.

Armament: Towards the armament and armor of domestic manufacture

Armament.

Vol. 23, p. 438.

for the vessels authorized by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five;

Vol. 24, pp. 215, 594.

of the vessels authorized by sections one and two of the act of August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-six: of the unfinished monitors mentioned in section three of the same act; of the Miantonomah; of the vessels authorized by the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and

Ante, p. 472.

of the vessels authorized by the act approved September seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and this act, two million five hundred thousand dollars.

Gun plant, navy-yard, Washington, District of Columbia:

Washington.

To complete the construction and equipment of the ordnance shops,

Establishing gun plant.

offices, and gun plant at the Washington navy-yard, to be made immediately available, six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 372.—

An act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Army appropriations.

for pay of officers of the line.

Pay.

For pay of officers of the line, two million eight hundred and fifty-seven

Line officers.

thousand dollars. Additional pay for twenty-one aids-de-camp, one military secretary,

Additional.

and officers of foot-regiments when mounted by proper authority, additional to and payable with their current monthly pay, eight thousand dollars. For pay of officers for length of service, to be paid with their

Longevity.

carrent monthly pay, eight hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. 826 for pay of enlisted men.

Enlisted men.

Pay.

For pay proper of the enlisted men of all grades, four million one hundred and thirty-seven thousand dollars.

Hospital corps.

For pay of Hospital Corps, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Service pay.

For service pay of enlisted men by reason of length of service, in addition to their monthly pay and payable therewith, three hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars.

General service clerks and messengers.

For general-service clerks and messengers, to the number and at the rate now fixed by law, one hundred and sixty-one thousand nine hundred dollars. for pay of the general staff.

General staff.

Adjutant-General’s Department.

Adjutant-General’s Department: For pay of the officers in the Adjutant-General’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, fifty thousand dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, sixteen thousand dollars;

In all, sixty-six thousand dollars.

Inspector-General’s Department.

Inspector-General’s Department: For pay of the officers in the Inspector-General’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, twenty-three thousand five hundred dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, six thousand dollars;

In all, twenty-nine thousand five hundred dollars.

Corps of Engineers.

The Corps of Engineers: For pay of the officers in the Corps of Engineers, as now authorized and provided by law, two hundred and thirty-nine thousand five hundred dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, seventy-two thousand two hundred and forty dollars;

In all, three hundred and eleven thousand seven hundred and forty dollars.

Staff officers.

Ordnance Department.

Ordnance Department: For pay of the officers in the Ordnance Department, as now authorized and provided by law, one hundred and twenty-nine thousand five hundred dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, forty-five thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars;

In all. one hundred and seventy-five thousand three hundred and eighty dollars.

Quartermaster’s Department.

Quartermaster’s Department: For pay of the officers in the Quartermaster’s Department as now authorized and provided by law. one hundred and forty-six thousand five hundred dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay. fifty thousand dollars;

In all, one hundred and ninety six thousand five hundred dollars

Subsistence Department.

Subsistence Department: For the pay of the officers in the Subsistence Department, as now authorized and provided by law, seventy-nine thousand five hundred dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay, twenty-one thousand eight hundred dollars;

In all, one hundred and one thousand three hundred dollars.

medical Department.

Medical Department: For the pay of the officers in the Medical Department, as now authorized and provided by law. four hundred and twenty-nine thousand dollars;

Longevity.

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid with their current monthly pay. one hundred and sixteen thousand dollars;

In all. five hundred and forty-five thousand dollars.

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Pay Department: For the pay of the officers in the Pay Department,

Pay Department.

as now authorized and provided by law, one hundred and nine thousand dollars:

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid

Longevity.

with their current monthly pay. thirty-two thousand five hundred dollars;

In all, one hundred and forty-one thousand live hundred dollars.

Judge-Advocate-General’s Department: For the pay of the

Judge-Advocate-General’s Department.

officers in the Judge-Advocate-General’s Department, as now authorized and provided by law, twenty-seven thousand dollars;

For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid

Longevity.

with their current monthly pay, seven thousand dollars;

In all, thirty-four thousand dollars.

retired officers. For pay of officers on the retired list, and for officers who may be

Retired list.

Officers.

placed thereon during the current year, nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars; For additional pay to such officers for length of service, to be paid

Longevity.

with their current monthly pay, two hundred and eighty thousand dollars; In all, one million two hundred and thirty thousand dollars. retired enlisted men. For pay of the enlisted men of the Army, on the retired list, seventy

Enlisted men.

thousand dollars. miscellaneous.

For pay and traveling expenses of not exceeding fifty contract surgeons,

Contract surgeons, etc.

for pay of not exceeding one hundred and sixty hospital matrons, and not exceeding fourteen veterinary surgeons; in all, eighty-five thousand dollars.

For pay of not exceeding forty paymaster’s clerks, at one thousand

Paymasters’ clerks and messengers.

four hundred dollars each, not exceeding thirty paymaster’s messengers, and traveling expenses of paymaster’s clerks; in all, eighty thousand dollars: Provided. That the maximum sum to be allowed paymaster’s

Proviso.

Maximum travelling allowance.

clerks and contract surgeons when traveling on duty shall be four cents per mile, and. in addition thereto, when transportation can not be furnished by the Quartermaster’s Department, the cost of same actually paid by them, exclusive of sleeping or parlor car fare and transfers.

For compensation of witnesses attending upon courts-martial and

Courts-martial, etc.

courts of inquiry, seven thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars and seventy-three cents.

For additional pay to officer in charge of public buildings, and so

Public buildings, Washington.

forth, in Washington. District of Columbia, five hundred dollars

For the pay of a clerk attendant on the collection and classification

Military information from abroad.

of military information from abroad, one thousand five hundred dollars; and the officers detailed to obtain the same shall be entitled to mileage and transportation and also commutation of quarters while on this duty, as provided when on other duty.

For commutation of quarters to commissioned officers on duty without

Commutation of quarters.

troops, at stations where there are no public quarters, one hundred and seventy thousand dollars.

For allowances for travel, retained pay, clothing not drawn, and

Allowances, etc., enlisted men.

for interest on deposits, payable to enlisted men on discharge; in all, eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

For mileage to officers when traveling on duty without troops, when

Mileage to officers.

authorized by law. not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That in disbursing this amount the maximum sum

Proviso.

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Maximum allowances.

to be allowed and paid to an officer shall be four cents per mile, distance to be computed over the shortest usually traveled routes, and, in addition thereto, the cost of the transportation actually paid by the officer over said route or routes, exclusive of sleeping or parlor car fare and transfers: And provided further, That when any officer so traveling shall travel in whole or in part on any railroad on which

On subsidized roads.

the troops and supplies of the United States are entitled to be transported free of charge, or over any of the bond-aided Pacific railroads, he shall be allowed for himself only four cents per mile as a subsistence fund for every mile necessarily traveled over any such railroads:

Transportation by Quartermaster’s Department.

And provided further, That the transportation furnished by the Quartermaster’s Department to officers traveling without troops shall be limited to transportation in kind, not including sleeping or parlor car accommodations, over free roads, over bond-aided Pacific railroads, and by conveyance belonging to the said Department;

Making in all. for pay and general expenses of the Army, twelve million seven hundred and fifty-nine thousand four hundred and fifteen dollars and seventy-three cents.

Total pay accounts.

All the money hereinbefore appropriated shall be disbursed and accounted for by the Pay Department as pay of the Army, and for that purpose shall constitute one fund.

subsistence of the army.

Subsistence supplies;

For the purchase of subsistence supplies; for issue as rations to troops, civil employees when entitled thereto, contract surgeons, Hospital matrons, military convicts at posts, prisoners of war (including Indians held by the Army as prisoners, but for whose subsistence appropriation is not otherwise made), estimated for the fiscal year on the basis of nine million nine hundred and sixty-eight thousand four hundred and fifty rations: for sales to officers and enlisted men of the Army; for authorized extra issue of candles, salt, and vinegar; for public animals; for issues to Indians visiting military posts and to Indians employed with the Army, without pay, as guides and scouts; for payments for cooked rations for recruiting parties or recruits: for hot coffee, baked beans, and canned beef for troops traveling when it is impracticable to cook their rations; for scales, weights, measures, utensils, tools, stationery, blank books and forms, printing, advertising, commercial newspapers, use of telephones, office furniture; for temporary buildings, cellars, and other means of protecting, subsistence supplies (when not provided by the quartermaster’s Department); for bake-ovens at posts and in the field, and

Extra duty pay.

repairs thereof: for extra pay to enlisted men employed on extra duty in the Subsistence Department for periods not less than ten days, at rates fixed by law; for compensation of civilians employed in the Subsistence Department; and for other necessary expenses incident to the purchase, care, preservation, issue, sale, and accounting for subsistence supplies for the Army: for the payment of the regulation allowances for commutation in lieu of rations to enlisted men on furlough, to ordnance-sergeants on duty at ungarrisoned posts, to enlisted men stationed at places where rations in kind can not be economically issued, to enlisted men traveling on detached duty when it is impracticable to carry rations of any kind, to enlisted men selected to contest for places or prizes in the department, division and Army rifle competitions, while traveling to and from places of contenst; in

Amount.

all. one million seven hundred and forty-five thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War; and not more than one hundred and ten thousand dollars thereof shall be applied

Civilian employees.

to the payment of civilian employees of the Subsistence Department. 829 quartermaster’s department.

Quartermaster’s Department.

Regular supplies: For the regular supplies of the Quartermaster’s

Regular supplies.

Department, consisting of stoves and heating apparatus, and repair and maintenance of the same, for heating barracks and Quarters; of ranges and stoves for cooking; of fuel and lights for enlisted men. guards, hospitals, storehouses, and offices, and for sales to officers; of forage in kind for the horses, mules, and oxen of the Quartermaster’s Department at the several posts and stations and with the armies in the field, including its care and protection; for the horses of the several regiments of cavalry, the batteries of artillery, and such companies of infantry and scouts as may be mounted, and for the authorized number of officers’ horses, including bedding for the animals; of straw for soldiers’ bedding: and of stationery, including blank-books for the Quartermaster’s Department, certificates for discharged soldiers, blank forms for the Pay and Quartermaster’s Departments, and for printing division and department orders and reports. two million six hundred and seventy-eight thousand dollars: Provided. That no part of this appropriation shall be expended on

Provisos.

Printing.

printing unless the same shall be done by contract, after due notice and competition, except in such case as the emergency will not admit of the giving notice for competition: Provided further, That

Purchases

after advertisement all the supplies for the use of the various departments and posts of the Army shall be purchased where the same can be purchased the cheapest, quality and cost of transportation considered.

Incidental expenses: For postage; cost of telegrams, on official business

Incidental expenses

received and and sent by officers of the Army; extra pay to soldiers employed under the direction of the Quartermaster’s Department in the erection of barracks, quarters, and storehouses, in the construction of roads, and other constant labor, for periods of not less than ten days, and as clerks for post quartermasters at military posts; for expense of expresses to and from the frontier posts and armies in the field, of escorts to paymasters and other disbursing officers, and to trains, where military escorts can not be furnished; expenses of the interment of officers killed in action, or who die when on duty in the field, or at military posts and on the frontiers, or when traveling under orders, and of non-commissioned officers and soldiers; authorized office furniture; hire of laborers in the Quartermaster’s Department, including the hire of interpreters, spies, or guides for the Army; compensation of clerks and other employees to the officers of the Quartermaster’s Department, compensation of forage and wagon masters authorized by the act of July fifth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 5, p. 267.

thirty-eight; for the apprehension, securing, and delivering of deserters, and the expenses incident to their pursuit; and for the following expenditures required for the several regiments of cavalry, the batteries of light artillery, and such companies of infantry and scouts as may be mounted, and for the trains, to wit: Hire of veterinary surgeons; purchase of medicines for horses and mules, picket-ropes. blacksmiths’ tools and materials, horseshoes and blacksmiths’ tools for the cavalry service, and for the shoeing of horses and mules, and such additional expenditures as are necessary and authorized by law in the movement and operations of the Army, and not expressly assigned to any other department, six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided, That two hundred and twenty-five thousand

Proviso.

Extra duty pay.

dollars of the appropriation for incidental expenses, or so much thereof as shall be necessary, shall be set aside for the payment of enlisted men on extra duty at constant labor of not less than ten days, in the Quartermaster’s Department, but no such payment shall be made at any greater rate per day than is fixed by law for the class of persons employed at the work done therein.

830

Purchase of horses.

For the purchase of horses for the cavalry and. artillery, and for the Indian scouts, and for such infantry as may be mounted, and the expenses incident thereto, one hundred and thirty-two thousand

Proviso.

dollars: Provided, That hereafter the number of horses purchased

Limit.

under this appropriation, added to the number on hand, shall not at any time exceed the number of enlisted men and Indian scouts in the mounted service; and that no part of this appropriation shall be paid out for horses not purchased by contract, after competition duly invited by the Quartermaster’s Department, and an inspection by such department, all under the direction and authority of the Secretary of War.

Transportation.

Army transportation: For transportation of the Army, including baggage of the troops, when moving either by land or water; of supplies to the militia furnished by the War Department; of the necessary agents and employees; of clothing, camp and garrison equipage and other quartmaster’s stores from Army depots or places of purchase or delivery to the several posts and Army depots, and from those depots to the troops in the field: of horse equipments and of subsistence stores from the places of purchase and from the places of delivery under-contract to such places as the circumstances of the service may require them to be sent; of ordnance, ordnance stores, and small arms from the founderies and armories to the arsenals, fortifications, frontier posts, and Army depots: freights, wharfage, tolls, and ferriages; the purchase and hire of draught and pack animals, and harness, and the purchase and repair of wagons, carts, and drays, and of ships and other seagoing vessels and boats required for the transportation of supplies and for garrison purposes: for drayage and cartage at the several posts; hire of teamsters and other employees: extra-duty pay of enlisted men driving teams, repairing means of transportation, and employed as train-masters, and in opening roads and building wharves; transportation of the funds of the Army, the expenses of sailing public transports on the various rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic and Pacific; for procuring water at such posts as from their situation require it to be brought from a distance; and for the disposal of sewage and drainage, and for clearing roads, and for removing obstruction from roads, harbors, and rivers to the extent which may be required for the actual operation of troops in the field; for the payment of Army transportation lawfully due such land-grant railroads as have not received aid in Government bonds (to be adjusted in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme Court in cases decided under such land grant acts), but in no case shall more than fifty per centum of the full amount of the

Proviso.

service be paid: Provided, That such compensation shall be

Land-grant roads.

computed upon the basis of the tariff or lower special rates for like transportation performed for the public at large, and shall be accepted as in full for all demands for such service; in all, two million seven hundred thousand dollars.

Barracks and quarters.

Provisos.

Expenditures over $500.

dollars: Provided, That no expenditures exceeding five hundred dollars shall be made upon any building or military post, or grounds about the same, without the approval of the Secretary of War, for the same, upon detailed estimates by the Quartermaster’s Department; and the erection, construction, and repair of all buildings and other public structures in the Quartermaster’s Department shall, as far as may be practicable, be made by contract, after due legal advertisement: And provided further, That no more than one million three hundred thousand dollars of the sums appropriated by this 831 act shall be paid out for the services of civilian employees in the

Civilian employees.

Quartermaster’s Department, including those heretofore paid out of the funds appropriated for regular supplies, incidental expenses, barracks and quarters. Army transportation, clothing, and camp and garrison equipage: and that no employee paid therefrom shall receive as salary more than one hundred and fifty dollars per mouth,

Maximum salaries.

unless the same shall be specially fixed by law; and no part of any of the moneys so appropriated shall be paid for commutation of fuel and for quarters to officers or enlisted men.

For officers’ quarters at the post at Columbus, Ohio, twenty thousand

Quarters, Columbus Ohio.

dollars.

For shelter, shooting-galleries, ranges, repairs and expenses incident

Shooting ranges, etc.

thereto, ten thousand dollars.

For the purchase of about one hundred and one acres of land adjoining

Drill ground. Madison Barracks. N. Y.

or near the post, at Madison Barracks. New York, for rifle-range and drill and camping purposes, seven thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Purchase of site for Fort Elliott, Texas: For payment for sections

Fort Elliott. Tex.

Purchase of site.

forty-seven, fifty-three, fifty-five, and sixty-seven, in block A five of surveys made for the Houston and Great Northern Railroad company, according to the sketch of the surveys in said block number A five, certified by the commissioner of the general land office of the State of Texas. January fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, to be correct, seventeen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

To enable the Secretary of War to complete the Water Supply System

Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo.

Water supply.

of Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming Territory, twenty four thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Construction and repairs of hospitals: For construction and repairs

Hospitals.

of hospitals, including the extra-duty pay of enlisted men employed on the same, and including hereafter the Army and Navy hospital at Hot Springs, Arkansas, one hundred thousand dollars.

For construction of quarters for hospital-stewards, including the

Quarters for hospital stewards, etc.

extra-duty pay of enlisted men employed on the same, twelve thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That the post at which such

Proviso.

Designation of posts.

quarters shall be constructed shall be designated by the Secretary of War, and the quarters shall be built by contract, after legal advertisement, whenever the same is practicable; but the cost of Construction of quarters at any one post shall in no case exceed eight hundred dollars, except where a post is situated at a city of more than fifty thousand inhabitants the cost of construction of such quarters may be not to exceed twelve hundred dollars.

Clothing, camp and garrison equipage: For cloth, woolens, material,

Clothing, camp and garrison equipage.

and for the manufacture of clothing for the Army; for issue and for sale at cost price, according to the Army Regulations: for altering and fitting clothing, and washing and cleaning when necessary; for equipage, and for expenses of packing and handling, and similar necessaries, one million one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided.

Provisos.

That out of the money hereby appropriated for clothing and equipage of the Army there shall not be expended at the military

Military prison.

prison at Fort Leavenworth a sum in excess of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars: Provided, also, That hereafter the regimental price fixed for altering and fitting soldiers’ clothing shall not

Altering clothing.

exceed the cost of making the same at the clothing depots:

medical department.

Medical Department

Medical and Hospital Department: For the purchase of medical

Supplies, etc.

and hospital supplies, including disinfectants for general sanitation, expenses of medical purveying depots, pay of employees, medical care and treatment of officers and enlisted men of the Army on duty at posts and stations for which no other provisions is made, for the 832 proper care and treatment of cases in the Army suffering from contagious or epidemic diseases, and the supply of the Army and Navy

Hot Springs. Ark.

Hospital at Hot Springs. Arkansas, advertising, and other miscellaneous expenses of the Medical Department; in all, two hundred and fifteen thousand dollars; and not over forty-five thousand dollars of the money appropriated by this paragraph shall be applied to the payment of civilian employees of the Medical Department.

Medical Museum.

Medical Museum and Library: For Army Medical Museum, preservation of specimens and the preparation or purchase of new

Library.

specimens, five thousand dollars; for the library of the Surgeon General’s Office, ten thousand dollars; in all, fifteen thousand dollars.

engineer department.

Engineer Department.

Incidental expenses.

Engineer depot at Willets’ Point, New York: Incidental expenses of the depot, including fuel, chemicals, stationery, extra-duty pay to soldiers employed for periods of not less than ten days as artificers on work in addition to and not strictly in line of their military duties, such as carpenters, blacksmiths, draughtsmen, printers, lithographers, photographers. engine-drivers, teamsters, repairs of and for materials to repair public buildings, machinery, and unforeseen expenses, five thousand dollars.

For purchase of materials for the instruction of engineer troops at Willet’s Point in their special duties of sappers and miners, for land and submarine mines, and pontoneers, torpedo drill and signaling, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For purchase and repairs of instruments to be issued to officers of the Corps of Engineers, for use on public works and surveys, four thousand, dollars

Library of the Engineer School of Application: Purchase and binding of professional works of recent date treating of military and civil engineering, five hundred dollars.

New buildings.

For a building to contain engineer models, eight thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

ordnance department.

Ordnance Department.

Current expenses.

Ordnance service: For current expenses of the ordnance service required to defray the current expenses at the arsenals; of receiving stores and issuing arms and other ordnance supplies; of police and office duties: of rents, tools, fuel and lights; of stationery and office furniture; of tools and instruments for use; incidental expenses of the ordnance service, and those attending practical trials and tests of ordnance, small arms, and other ordnance supplies, including payment for mechanical labor in the office of Chief of Ordnance, eighty thousand dollars.

Ammunition for small-arms.

For manufacture of metallic ammunition for small-arms and ammunition for reloading cartridges, and tools for the same, including the cost of targets and material for target-practice, and marksmen’s medals and insignia, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Ordnance stores.

For purchase and manufacture of ordnance stores to fill requisitions or troops, one hundred thousand dollars.

Equipments.

For infantry, calvary, and artillery equipments, including horse equipments for cavalry and artillery, one hundred thousand dollars.

Repair, etc.

For repairing and preserving ordnance and ordnance stores in the hands of troops and for issue at the arsenals and depots, five thousand dollars.

Dynamite guns.

For the purchase by the Secretary of War of three pneumatic dynamite guns of fifteen-inch caliber, and the necessary machinery to fire and handle the same, ammunition and carriages for the same, to be placed and mounted ready for use. free of cost to the Government, at such point or points on the Pacific coast as may be designated 833 by the Secretary of War. one hundred and eighty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as he may deem proper.

For the purchase of machine guns, musket calibre, of American

Machine guns.

manufacture, twenty thousand dollars.

For manufacture, repair, and issue of arms at the national armories,

Manufacture, etc., of arms.

Provisos.

Civilian clerks.

the cost to the Ordnance Department of all ordnance and ordnance stores issued to the States, Territories, and District of Columbia,

Arms for militia.

Vol. 24, p. 401.

under the act of February twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty seven, shall be credited to the appropriation for manufacture of arms at national armories”, and used to procure like ordnance stores, and that said appropriation shall be available until exhausted, not exceeding two years.

For overhauling, cleaning, and preserving new ordnance stores on

Preserving ordnance stores.

hand at the arsenals, five thousand dollars.

For firing the morning and evening gun at military posts, prescribed

Morning and evening guns.

by General Orders Number Seventy. Headquarters of the Army, dated July twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, twenty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

For targets for artillery practice, five thousand dollars.

Targets.

To enable the Secretary of War to cause examinations and tests to

Conversion of cast-iron ordnance into steel-lined howitzers.

be made in converting the existing cast-iron ordnance of the War Department into steel lined breech loading torpedo howitzers for throwing high explosives, according to the plans heretofore submitted to Congress and to be submitted to the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications fifteen thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary.

The Board of Ordnance and Fortification is hereby directed to examine

Board of Ordnance and Fortification to report on site for proving ground.

and report upon a site or sites for ordnance testing and proving ground to be used in the testing and proving of heavy ordnance, having in view in the selection of said site or sites their accessibility by land and water, means of transportation, and suitability for the purpose intended, and also the actual and reasonable cost, and value of the land embraced in said site or sites and the least sum for which the same can be procured. Said Board shall report thereon to the Secretary of War, to be submitted to Congress at its next session; and in case the said Board shall select a site or sites and recommend their purchase, the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to secure written proposals for the sale of the land so recommended, until such time as Congress may act upon the recommendation of said Board and of the Secretary of War.

For the necessary expenses under the foregoing provision, one

Expenses.

thousand dollars so much thereof as may be necessary.

recruiting service.

Recruiting service.

For expenses of recruiting and transportation of recruits from rendezvous

Expenses.

to depot, one hundred and thirteen thousand dollars. signal service.

Signal service.

For expenses of the Signal Service of the Army, as follows: purchase,

Expenses.

equipment, and repair of field electric telegraphs; signal equipments and stores; binocular glasses, telescopes, heliostats, and other necessary instruments, including absolutely necessary meteorological instruments for use on target-ranges; telephone apparatus and maintenance of same; in all, five thousand dollars. 834 contingent expenses.

Contingent expenses.

Commanding-Gen-eral’s office.

For contingent expenses of the office of the Commanding-General, one thousand two hundred dollars.

Adjutant General’s department.

For contingent expenses of the Adjutant-General’s Department at the headquarters of the several military divisions and departments, two thousand dollars. For binding current orders and purchasing maps for the Inspector-General’s Department, five hundred dollars.

All other.

Maps of battlefields.

For finishing surveys and completing maps of battlefields, two thousand dollars, to be immediately available.

West Point. N. Y.

Purchase of additional Land.

Purchase of land adjoining military reservation at West Point. To enable the Secretary of War to purchase the two hundred and twenty-five acres of land on the Hudson River, directly south of the military reservation at West Point, belonging to the estate of Edward V. Kinsley, in accordance with the valuation of the same made by a board appointed under the provisions of the

Ante, p. 488.

Army appropriation act of September twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and approved by the Secretary of War. as appears by his letter to Congress dated January twenty-third, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, being House Executive Document Number One hundred and four, Fiftieth Congress, second session,

Provisos.

one hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, however, That such purchase shall not be completed, nor any payment made for

Title.

said land until the title thereof shall be duly approved by the Attorney-General, and the Attorney-General on such purchase shall cause to be filed in the department of the State of New York proper evidence of the purchase of said lands to complete ceding of jurisdiction

Condemnation proceedings.

thereof to the United States: Provided, That the Secretary of War after a reexamination of the report of said Board and a further consideration of the question of the value of said land may if he deems it for the best interests of the United States proceed and acquire title to said two hundred and twenty-five acres of land by condemnation thereof under judicial proceedings to be commenced in the appropriate Circuit Court of the United States; which court shall for the purpose of ascertaining the true value of said land appoint three commissioners who shall be competent and disinterested appraisers; and all the proceedings for the condemnation aforesaid shall be in

Ante, p. 357.

accordance except as herein provided with the act of Congress of August first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled, “Au act to authorize condemnation of land for sites of public buildings and for other purposes.”

Counterpoise battery.

For the construction of a counterpoise battery to mount a sea coast rifled gun, forty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. Said battery to be located at such point as the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications may direct: The erection of such battery shall be by the inventor thereof under the general direction of the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications and shall be completed

Gun to be furnished by the Navy.

within twelve months from the time this act shall take effect, and the gun to be mounted thereon with its fittings shall be furnished by the Ordnance Department of the Navy.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 373.—

An act making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agricultural Department appropriations.

That the following stuns be, and they are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, in full compensation for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, for the purposes and objects hereinafter expressed. namely:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. office of the secretary. For compensation of Secretary of Agriculture, eight thousand

Pay of Secretary, Assistant clerks, etc.

dollars: Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, four thousand five hundred dollars; chief clerk in said Department, who shall be superintendent of the Department buildings, two thousand five hundred dollars: chief of division of accounts and disbursing officer, two thousand dollars; one assistant disbursing officer, who shall act as property clerk one thousand four hundred dollars; one clerk to disbursing officer, one thousand four hundred dollars; clerk to disbursing officer, one thousand dollars; one stenographer, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one engraver, two thousand dollars: one draughtsman. two thousand dollars; two clerks of class four, three thousand six hundred dollars; two clerks of class three, three thousand two hundred dollars; four clerks of class two, five thousand six hundred dollars: seven clerks of class one. eight thousand four hundred dollars; eight clerks, at one thousand dollars each; six clerks, at eight hundred and forty dollars each; one librarian, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant librarian, one thousand four hundred dollars; one engineer, one thousand four hundred dollars; one fireman at seven hundred and twenty dollars; one fireman, who shall be a steamfitter, at nine hundred dollars; one assistant fireman at five hundred dollars; superintendent of folding-room, one thousand four hundred dollars; four assistants in folding-room at six hundred dollars each; one clerk in folding-room at six hundred and sixty dollars; two night watchmen, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; messengers, carpenters, laborers and charwomen, ten thousand dollars; in all, eighty-three thousand and sixty dollars. botanical division

Botanical division.

One botanist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant botanist, one thousand four hundred dollars; one botanical clerk, one thousand dollars; one assistant botanist, one thousand two hundred dollars.

Section of vegetable pathology: One chief of section, two thousand dollars; one assistant, one thousand four hundred dollars: one clerk, one thousand dollars; in all, for botanical division, ten thousand five hundred dollars.

pomological division.

Pomological division.

One pomologist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk one thousand dollars; in all. for pomological division, three thousand five hundred dollars. microscopical division.

Microscopical division.

One microscopist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant microscopist, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, three thousand seven hundred dollars. 836 chemical division.

Chemical division

Entomological division.

One entomologist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant entomologist, one thousand eight hundred dollars; one assistant entomologist or clerk, one thousand six hundred dollars: one assistant entomologist or clerk, one thousand four hundred dollars; in all, seven thousand three hundred dollars. division of economic ornithology and mammalogy.

Division of economic ornithology and mammalogy.

One ornithologist, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant ornithologist, one thousand six hundred dollars; one assistant ornithologist, one thousand five hundred dollars; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars; one clerk at six hundred and sixty dollars; and one clerk at six hundred dollars; in all, eight thousand and sixty dollars. experimental garden and grounds.

Experimental garden and grounds.

One superintendent, two thousand five hundred dollars. museum.

Museum.

One curator of museum, one thousand four hundred dollars: one assistant. one thousand dollars; one night watchman for museum building, who shall also act as night watchman for seed building, seven hundred and twenty dollars; in all, three thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. seed division.

Seed division.

One chief of seed division, two thousand dollars; one superintendent of seed-room, one thousand six hundred dollars; four clerks at one thousand dollars each; one clerk at eight hundred and forty dollars; in all, eight thousand four hundred and forty dollars. statistical division.

Statistical division.

One statistician, two thousand five hundred dollars; one assistant statistician, two thousand dollars; one clerk of class four; three clerks of class three, four thousand eight hundred dollars; four clerks of class two, five thousand six hundred dollars; five clerks of class one, six thousand dollars; seven clerks at one thousand dollars each; four clerks at eight hundred and forty dollars each; two clerks at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all, thirty-four thousand five hundred dollars. forestry division.

Forestry division.

One chief of forestry division, two thousand dollars. miscellaneous.

Investigations and miscellaneous expenses.

Botanical division.

Botanical investigations and experiments.—Botanical Division: For purchasing specimens, paper, and all necessary materials for the herbarium, and for labor in preparing same; for investigations and 837 experiments with grasses and forage plants, including the establishment and maintenance of experimental grass stations, and of other economic and medicinal plants, and for traveling and other necessary expenses connected therewith; and for employing local botanists for exploration and collection of plants in little known districts, and for special work for the improvement of the herbarium and for artists for drawing and engraving, twenty thousand dollars. And the unexpended

Reappropriation.

balance of appropriations under this head for the current fiscal year is hereby reappropriated and made available for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety.

Section of vegetable pathology: For investigating the nature of

Vegetable pathology.

the diseases of fruits and fruit-trees, grain, and other useful plants, due to parasitic fungi; for chemicals and apparatus required in the field and laboratory; for experiments with remedies; for necessary traveling expenses; for the preparation of drawings and illustrations. and for other expenses connected with the practical work of the investigation, fifteen thousand dollars, of which ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, may be applied to the investigation of the disease in peach trees known as yellows and remedies therefor.

Pomological information.—Bornological Division: For traveling

Pomological division.

within the United States and other necessary expenses in investigating, collecting, and disseminating pomological information, four thousand dollars.

Investigating the adulteration of food.—Microscopical Division:

Microscopical division.

For microscopical apparatus, chemicals, photographic illustrations, and other necessary supplies: for traveling expenses, and for the purchase of food samples and fibers in making investigations and examinations into the adulterations of food, one thousand dollars.

Laboratory.—Chemical Division: For chemical apparatus, chemicals,

Chemical division.

laboratory fixtures and supplies, purchase of samples, and necessary expenses in conducting special investigations, including necessary traveling expenses, labor, and expert work in such investigations, six thousand dollars.

Chemical Division: To enable the Secretary of Agriculture to extend

Examination of food, etc., adulterations.

and continue the investigation of the adulteration of food, drugs, and liquors, including the purchase of samples, transportation, traveling expenses, stationery, return postage, printing and illustrating, analyzing, investigating, and examining samples purchased on the open market, the sum of five thousand dollars, to be made immediately available; and for these purposes the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to employ such assistants, clerks, and other persons as he may deem necessary: Provided, That the Secretary is hereby required

Proviso.

to make a separate report to Congress as to when and where

Separate reports.

the samples of food, liquors, and drugs were purchased, when and where analyzed, and the result of such analysis, together with the name of the manufacturer and the brand or label on the package or article.

Investigating the history and habits of insects.—Entomological

Entomological division.

Division: For the promotion of economic entomology, investigating the history and habits of insects injurious and beneficial to Agriculture, arborculture, and horticulture: experiments in ascertaining the best means of destroying them, and preventives to the biting of domestic animals by poisonous insects and remedies and antidotes for such bites; for publishing reports thereon; and for illustrations, chemicals, (traveling within the United States, and other expenses in the practical work of the entomological division, twenty thousand dollars.

For collecting and disseminating information relating to silk-Culture;

Silk culture.

for purchasing and distributing silkworm eggs, and for conducting at some point in the District of Columbia experiments with automatic machinery for reeling silk from the Cocoon, and for 838 expenses incurred in collecting, purchasing, preparing for transportation, and transporting cocoons, and for expenses of stations in connection therewith, and for necessary traveling expenses, twenty thousand dollars, And the Secretary of Agriculture is hereby

Sales.

authorized to sell in open market any and all reeled silk and silk waste produced in these experiments, and to apply the proceeds of such sales to the payment of the legitimate expenses incurred therein: and the Secretary of Agriculture shall make full report to Congress of the experiments herein provided for, and also of all sales and purchases made under this paragraph, with the names and residences of all producers of cocoons of whom purchases are made.

Woman’s Silk Culture Association.

For the encouragement and development of the culture of raising raw silk, five thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Woman’s Silk Culture Association of the United States, located at Philadelphia, and to be paid directly to said association: and

Report.

said association shall make a full and detailed report of the expenditures and results obtained under this appropriation, to the Secretary of Agriculture who shall transmit the same to Congress, and two thousand five hundred dollars for the same purposes and under the

Ladies’ Silk Culture Society.

same restrictions and conditions, to the Ladies’ Silk Culture Society of California, and for the continuation of the study and experiments by Joseph Neumann of the wild native silkworm of California, two

Joseph Neumann.

thousand five hundred dollars, to be paid directly to said Joseph Neumann; and the said Joseph Neumann shall report the results of such work to the Secretary of Agriculture on or before the first day of January, eighteen hundred and ninety.

Division of economic ornithology and mammalogy.

Division of economic ornithology and mammalogy: For the promotion of economic ornithology and mammalogy; an investigation of the food habits, distribution, and migrations of North American birds and mammals, in relation to agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; for publishing report thereon; and for drawings, traveling and other expenses in the practical work of the division, seven thousand dollars, of which sum one thousand dollars shall be immediately available.

Gardens and grounds.

Experimental gardens and grounds: For labor in experimental gardens and grounds, the care of conservatories, plant and fruit propagating and seed-testing houses, the keep of the reservation, lawns, trees, roadways, and walks, twelve thousand dollars.

For blacksmithing, the purchase of tools, wagons, carts, harness,

Tools, etc.

lawn-mowers, and other machinery, and the necessary labor and material for repairing the same; for the purchase of new and rare kinds of seeds, plants, and bulbs, for propagating purposes, including expense of material and labor in packing plants for distribution and for transportation, for necessary pots, tubs, watering-cans, and hose, materials for the destruction of insects, and all other necessary items for the cultivation and improvement of the grounds and arboretum; for the purchase of glass, paints, lumber, and tin for roofing and spouting, hardware, and for carpenter, painter, and other mechanical work necessary for keeping in good repair the conservatories, greenhouses. and other garden structures, fourteen thousand six hundred and forty dollars.

Museum.

Museum: For collecting and modeling fruits, vegetables, and other plants, for labor and material in preparing them for the museum, one thousand dollars.

Seed division.

Seed division: For the purchase, propagation, and distribution, as required by law, of seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, and plants, and expenses of labor, transportation, paper. twine, gum. printing, postal-cards, and all necessary material and repairs for putting up and distributing the same, and to be distributed in localities adapted to their culture, one hundred thousand dollars.

Distribution.

An equal proportion of two-thirds of all seeds, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, and plants, shall, upon their request, be supplied to 839 Senators, Representatives, and Delegates in Congress for distribution among their constituents: and the person receiving such seeds shall inform the Department of results of the experiments therewith: Provided, That all seeds, plants, and cuttings herein allotted to Senators.

Provisos.

Representatives, and Delegates to Congress for distribution

Seeds uncalled for.

remaining uncalled for at the end of the fiscal year shall be distributed by the Secretary of Agriculture: And provided also, That the Secretary shall report, as provided in this act, the place, quantity, and price of seeds purchased, and the date of purchase. But nothing in

Purchases.

this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Secretary of Agriculture from sending flower, garden, and other seeds to those who apply for the same. And the amount herein appropriated shall not be diverted or used for any other purpose but for the purchase, propagation. and distribution of improved and valuable seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, and plants: But provided, however, That the Secretary shall not distribute to any Senator, Representative,

Distribution to be adapted to locality.

or Delegate seeds entirely unfit for the climate and locality he represents, but shall distribute the same so that each member may have seeds of equal value, as maybe, and the best adapted to the locality he represents.

Printing seed-pockets, labels, postal-cards, circulars, and so forth,

Printing. etc.

labor, paper, ink, type, and other necessary material for printing, and for repairing presses, four thousand two hundred dollars.

Collecting agricultural statistics, division of agricultural statistics:

Statistical division

For collecting domestic and foreign agricultural statistics; for expenses of local investigations and compilations, and for necessary traveling expenses; for statistical publications furnishing data for permanent comparative records; for compiling, writing, and illustrating statistical matter for monthly, annual, and special reports, and for the necessary expenses of the same, including paper and envelopes, postal-cards and postage-stamps, seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided, That ten thousand dollars of this sum, or so much thereof

Proviso.

as may be necessary, may be expended for the preparation and printing of maps and charts, illustrating the progress of rural production

Crop charts, etc.

and crop distribution of the United States, and for special investigation of the agricultural statistics of the States and Territories of the Rocky Mountain region, with traveling and other necessary expenses connected therewith.

Furniture, cases, and repairs: For repairing buildings, heating

Furniture. cases. and repairs.

apparatus, furniture, carpeting, matting, water and gas pipes, new furniture, and all necessary material and labor for the same, including lumber, hardware, glass, and paints, seven thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

Library: For entomological, botanical, and historical works of

Library.

Salaries and expenses Bureau of Animal Industry: For carrying

Bureau of Animal Industry.

Vol. 23, p. 31.

out the provisions of the act of May twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, establishing the Bureau of Animal Industry, five hundred thousand dollars; and the Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized to use any part of this sum he may deem necessary or expedient. and in such manner as he may think best, to prevent the spread of pleuropneumonia, and for this purpose to employ as many persons as he may deem necessary, and to expend any part of this sum in the purchase and destruction of diseased or exposed animals and the quarantine of the same whenever in his judgment it is essential to prevent the spread of pleuropneumonia from one State into another: Provided, That fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof

Proviso.

as may be necessary, may be expended in continuation of the investigations

Investigation of hog cholera.

and experiments, to be conducted within the United 840

Duties of Secretary of Agriculture.

States, into the nature, causes, and remedies for the prevention and cure of hog cholera and swine plague. The authority granted to the Commissioner of Agriculture by the act of May twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, establishing the Bureau of Animal Industry, and by the provision of the appropriation act for the

Vol. 23, p. 31.

Ante. p. 333.

Agricultural Department, approved July eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, relating to said Bureau, is hereby vested in the Secretary of Agriculture; and the said Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to perform all the duties named in said acts and all other acts of Congress in force on February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, to be performed by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

Quarantine stations for neat cattle.

Quarantine stations for neat-cattle: To establish and maintain quarantine stations, and to provide proper shelter for and care of neat-cattle imported, at such ports as may be deemed necessary, fifteen thousand dollars.

Forestry division.

Division of Forestry: For the purpose of enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to experiment and to continue an investigation and report upon the subject of forestry, and for traveling and other necessary, expenses in the investigation and the collection and distribution of valuable economic forest-tree seeds and plants, eight thousand dollars.

Postage.

Postage: For postage on return-letters, circulars, and miscellaneous articles for correspondents and foreign mail, four thousand dollars.

Contingent expenses.

Contingent expenses: For stationery, freight, express-charges, fuel, lights, subsistence and care of horses, repairs of harness, for paper, twine, and gum for folding-room, advertising, telegraphing, dry-goods, soap, brushes, brooms, mats, oils, paints, glass, lumber, hardware, ice, purchasing supplies, washing towels, actual traveling expenses while on the business of the Department, and other miscellaneous supplies and expenses not otherwise provided for, and necessary for the practical and efficient work of the Department, fifteen thousand dollars.

Manufacture of sugar from sorghum and beets.

Experiments in manufacture of sugar from sorghum and beets: To enable the Secretary of Agriculture to continue experiments in the manufacture of sugar from sorghum and from beets, and especially to so continue said experiments as to result in the acquisition and extension of knowledge concerning all the processes of the production of cane and beets and the best varieties of the same, and the manufacture of the same into sugar, including the purchase and transportation of samples and supplies, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Re-appropriation.

Ante, p. 333.

And the sum remaining unexpended from the appropriation for this purpose for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine is hereby reappropriated and made available for the purposes Hereinbefore

Proviso.

Report.

expressed: Provided, That the Secretary of Agriculture is hereby required to make a separate report to Congress, on or before the first day of February, eighteen hundred and ninety, stating fuelly and accurately an itemized account of every expenditure made under this provision and the results of all experiments made, and also including the purchase and transportation of samples and supplies.

experimental stations.

Experimental stations.

Vol. 24, p. 440.

That to carry into effect the provisions of an act approved March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States, under the provisions of an act approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and of the

Preparation of reports, etc.

acts supplementary thereto.” six hundred thousand dollars, fifteen thousand dollars of which sum shall be payable upon the order of the Secretary of Agriculture to enable him to carry out the provisions of section three of said act of March second, eighteen hundred and 841 eighty-seven, and to compare, edit, and publish such of the results of the experiments made under section two of said act by said experimental stations as he may deem necessary; and for these purposes the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to employ such assistants, clerks, and other persons as he may deem necessary: Provided, That,

Proviso.

as far as practicable, all such stations shall devote a portion of their work to the examination and classification of the soils of their respective

Examination of sgas.

States and Territories, with a view to securing more extended knowledge and better development of their agricultural capabilities. Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 374.—

An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal service appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated for the service of the Post-Office Department, in conformity with the act of July second, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, as follows:

office of the postmaster-general.

Postmaster-General.

For mail depredations, and post-office inspectors, and fees to United

Mail depredations inspectors.

States marshals, attorneys, and the necessary incidental expenses connected therewith, two hundred thousand dollars. For advertising, eighteen thousand dollars.

Advertising.

For miscellaneous items in the office of the Postmaster-General,

Miscellaneous.

one thousand five hundred dollars. office of the first assistant postmaster-general.

First Assistant Postmaster-General.

For compensation to postmasters, thirteen million six hundred

Postmasters.

thousand dollars.

For compensation to clerks in post-offices, six million five hundred

Clerks in post-offices.

and fifty thousand dollars; and that the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized to classify and fix the salaries of the clerks and employees attached to the first-class post-offices, from and after

Classification in first-class offices.

July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, as hereinafter provided: Provided, however, That the aggregate salaries as fixed by such classification

Proviso.

Limit.

shall not exceed the sum hereby appropriated, namely:

Assistant postmaster, salary not exceeding fifty per centum of the

Assistant postmasters.

Vol. 22, p. 6 0.

salary of the postmaster, as provided by act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand five hundred dollars to not exceeding three thousand dollars per annum, except New York, New York, where the salary

New York.

of the assistant postmaster shall be fixed at three thousand five hundred dollars per annum, and that of the second assistant postmaster at two thousand dollars per annum.

Secretary and stenographer to postmaster, five classes, salary,

Secretary, etc., to postmasters.

graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand two hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand six hundred dollars per annum.

Cashier, five classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars,

Cashiers.

at one thousand eight hundred dollars, two thousand dollars, two thousand two hundred dollars, two thousand four hundred dollars, and not exceeding two thousand six hundred dollars per annum.

Assistant cashier, three classes, salary, graded in even hundreds

Assistants.

of dollars, at one thousand two hundred dollars, one thousand three hundred dollars, and not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

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Finance clerks, bookkeepers.

Finance clerks, including bookkeepers, six classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand two hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand seven hundred dollars per annum.

Stamp clerks.

Stamp clerks, ten classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars. from eight hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand seven hundred dollars per annum.

Agents.

Stamp agents, as now compensated, at twenty-four dollars per annum.

Superintendents of mails.

Superintendents of mails, salary not exceeding forty-five per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of

Vol. 22. p. 600.

March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand three hundred dollars to not exceeding two thousand seven hundred dollars per annum, except at

New York.

New York, New York, where the salary of the superintendent of mails shall be fixed at three thousand two hundred dollars per annum.

Assistants.

Assistant superintendents of mails, three classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, at one thousand-two hundred dollars, one thousand three hundred dollars, and not exceeding-one thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

Superintendents of delivery.

Vol. 22, p. 600.

Superintendents of delivery, salary not exceeding forty-five per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand three hundred dollars to not exceeding two thousand seven hundred dollars per annum, except at

New York.

New York, New York, where the salary of the superintendent of delivery shall be fixed at three thousand two hundred dollars per annum.

Assistants.

Assistant superintendents of delivery, three classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, at one thousand two hundred dollars, one thousand three hundred dollars, and not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

Superintendents of registry.

Superintendents of registry, salary not exceeding thirty-five per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding two

New York, Chicago, Washington.

thousand one hundred dollars per annum, except at New York. New York. Chicago. Illinois, and Washington District of Columbia, where the salary of the superintendent of registry shall be fixed at not exceeding forty per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.

Assistants.

Assistant superintendents of registry, salary not exceeding twenty-five per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding

New York.

one thousand five hundred dollars per annum, except at New York. New York, where the salary of the first and second assistant superintendents of registry shall be fixed at two thousand four hundred dollars and one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum, respectively.

Superintendents, money orders.

Superintendent, money order division, salary not exceeding forty per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding two

New York.

thousand four hundred dollars per annum, except at New York, New York, where the salary of the superintendent of the money-order division shall be fixed at three thousand two hundred dollars per annum.

Assistants.

Assistant superintendent; money order division, ten classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from eight hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum, except

New York.

at New York, New York, where the salary of the first and second 843 assistant superintendents of money order and the chief book keeper shall be fixed at two thousand four hundred dollars, one thousand eight hundred dollars, and one thousand eight hundred dollars respectively.

Superintendents of stations, ten classes, salary, graded in even hundreds

Superintendents of stations.

of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding two thousand dollars per annum, except at New York, New York, where the

New York.

salaries of the superintendents of Stations “A” and “D” shall be fixed at two thousand five hundred dollars each per annum, and superintendents of Stations “E” and “F” shall be fixed at two thousand two hundred dollars each per annum.

Clerks in charge of stations, nine classes, salary, graded in even

Clerks in charge of stations.

hundreds of dollars, from one hundred dollars to not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum.

Foremen of crews or working sections, six classes, salary, graded

Foremen of working sections, etc.

in even hundreds of dollars, from nine hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

Mailing clerks, letter distributers, dispatchers, registry, money

Mailing clerks, etc.

order, directory, and nixie clerks, nine classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum.

Separators and assorters, paper distributors, record clerks, general-delivery

Separators, etc.

clerks, inquiry clerks, clerks for special delivery mail, raters of third and fourth class mail matter, weighers of second class mail matter, stock or supply clerks, and time keepers, seven classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand two hundred dollars per annum.

Stampers and mail messengers, five classes, salary, graded in even

Stampers, etc.

hundreds of dollars, from four hundred dollars to not exceeding eight hundred dollars per annum.

Printers, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars,

Printers.

from nine hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand two hundred dollars per annum.

Pressmen, messengers, watchmen, laborers, janitors, porters, firemen,

Pressmen, messengers, etc.

carpenters, wastepaper examiners, and general-utility clerks, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from four hundred dollars to not exceeding seven hundred dollars per annum.

Auditor and draughtsman at New York. New York, three thousand

Auditor, draughtsman. New York.

dollars and one thousand two hundred dollars per annum respectively.

That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized to

Classification of second-class offices.

classify and fix the salaries of the clerks attached to the second class post-offices, from and after July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, as hereinafter provided: Provided, however, That the aggregate

Proviso.

Limit.

salaries as fixed by such classification as shall be made under this act shall not exceed the several sums appropriated by this act for the service authorized to be classified, namely:

Chief clerk, nine classes, salary, graded in even hundred of dollars,

Chief clerk.

from seven hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars per annum.

Mailing clerks, letter distributers, dispatchers, registry clerks,

Mailing clerks, etc.

stamp clerks, and money-order clerks, five classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand dollars per annum.

Separators, and assorters, paperdistributers, general-delivery

Senators, etc.

clerks, and general utility clerks, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum.

Stampers, messengers, porters, janitors, and watchmen, four

Stampers, messengers, etc.

classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from three hundred dollars to not exceeding six hundred dollars: Provided, That

Proviso.

844 when the salaries hereinbefore stated are adjusted and fixed, no clerk

Promotions.

or employee shall be promoted or advanced in grade or salary without the approval of the Postmaster-General, in accordance with the requirement of section four hundred and sixty-four. Postal Laws and Regulations, edition of eighteen hundred and eighty-seven; and hereafter postmasters at offices of the first and second classes shall

Rosters of clerks.

submit rosters of the clerks attached to their respective offices to the Postmaster-General, to take effect from the first day of the fiscal year. July first, instead of January first, as heretofore; and no roster shall be considered in effect until approved by the Postmaster-General.

Repeal.

That all acts and parts of acts that conflict with the provisions hereinbefore stated are hereby repealed.

Rent, light. and fuel.

For rent, light, and fuel for first and second class post-offices, including rent of city post-office at Washington. District of Columbia six hundred and ten thousand dollars, and of this sum not exceeding nine hundred dollars may be paid for the rent of a branch post-office on

Washington.

Capitol Hill in the city of Washington.

Rent, etc., third-class offices.

Proviso.

Limit.

For rent, light, and fuel to post-offices of the third class, five hundred and five thousand and eighty dollars: Provided, That there shall not be allowed for the use of any third class post-office for rent a sum in excess of four hundred dollars, nor more than sixty dollars for fuel and lights in any one year.

Miscellaneous.

For miscellaneous and incidental items for first and second class post-offices, including furniture, one hundred and ten thousand dollars.

Free delivery.

Proviso.

For free-delivery service, eight million dollars: Provided, That the Postmaster General may, when if in his judgment the good of

Contracts for supplies.

the service so requires make contract for necessary supplies for the free-delivery service for a period not exceeding four years.

Stationery.

For stationery in post-offices, fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Twine, etc.

For wrapping twine, eighty-five thousand dollars. For wrapping paper, fifty thousand dollars. For letter balances, scales, and test weights, and repairs to same, fifteen thousand dollars. For postmarking and rating stamps, and repairs to same, and ink and pads for stamping and canceling purposes, thirty-five thousand dollars. For packing-boxes, saw dust, paste, and hardware, three thousand dollars. For printing facing slips, card slide labels, blanks, and books of an urgent nature for post-offices of the first and second classes, seven thousand dollars. office of the second assistant postmaster-general.

Second Assistant Postmaster-General.

In land transportation. Star routes.

For inland mail transportation, namely, inland transportation by star routes, five million six hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

steamboat routes.

For inland transportation by steamboat routes, four hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Messenger service.

For mail messenger service, one million dollars.

Bags and catchers.

For mail bags and mailbag catchers, two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Locks and keys.

For mail locks and keys, fifteen thousand dollars.

Repair shop. Washington.

For the purpose of enabling the Postmaster-General to make a lease of a suitable place in the city of Washington, and to furnish and equip the same with the tools, implements, and machinery and other material which may be necessary to repair mail bags and sacks, and mail locks and keys, ten thousand dollars.

Railroad routes.

For inland transportation by railroads routes, of which a sum not

Freight.

exceeding thirty thousand dollars may be employed to pay freight 845on postal-cards, stamped envelopes, and stamped paper from the manufactories to the post-offices and depots of distribution, nineteen million one hundred and five thousand five hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ninety cents. For railway post-office car service, two million two hundred and

Postal cars.

sixty thousand dollars. For railway post-office clerks, five million six hundred thousand

Railway-mail clerks

dollars.

For necessary and special facilities on trunk lines, two hundred

Special facilities.

and ninety-five thousand six hundred and fifty-five dollars and thirty-eight cents: Provided, That the Postmaster-General may, in his discretion,

Proviso.

withdraw this fund, or any portion thereof, from any railroad company when, in his judgment, the public interests require it.

For miscellaneous items, one thousand dollars.

Miscellaneous.

office of the third assistant postmaster-general.

Third Assistant Postmaster-General

For manufacture of adhesive postage and special delivery stamps,

Stamps.

one hundred and fifty-five thousand eight hundred and seventy-four dollars. For pay of agents and assistants to distribute stamps, and expenses

Distribution.

of agency, nine thousand dollars. For manufacture of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and

stamped envelopes etc.

letter sheets, eight hundred and fifty-two thousand three hundred and fifty-one dollars. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute stamped envelopes,

Distribution.

newspaper wrappers, and letter sheets, and expense of agency, sixteen thousand dollars. For manufacture of postal-cards, two hundred and twenty-eight

Postal-cards.

thousand seven hundred and eighty-one dollars. For pay of agent and assistants to distribute postal-cards, and expense

Distribution.

of agency, seven thousand eight hundred dollars. For registered package, tag, official, and dead letter envelopes, one

Official, etc., envelopes.

hundred and nine thousand seven hundred and forty-five dollars. For ship, steamboat, and way letters, two thousand five hundred

Ship, etc., letters.

dollars. For engraving, printing, and binding drafts and warrants, three

Printing, etc., drafts.

thousand dollars. For miscellaneous items, one thousand dollars.

Miscellaneous.

office of superintendent of foreign mails.

Superintendent foreign mails.

For transportation of foreign mails, six hundred and fifty-five

Transportation.

thousand dollars. For balance due foreign countries, one hundred thousand dollars.

Balance due foreign countries

Vienna Postal Congress.

Delegates.

For expenses of United States delegates to Vienna Postal Congress. eighteen hundred and ninety, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Postmaster-General. The Postmaster-General shall furnish any person who may apply

Post-office maps.

in writing, copies of any sheets of the Post Office Maps at the cost of printing and ten per centum thereon.

Sec. 2. That if the revenue of the Post-Office Department shall be

Appropriation to meet deficiencies.

insufficient to meet the appropriations made by this act a sum equal to such deficiency of the revenues of said Department is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply said deficiencies in the revenue of the Post-Office Department for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 846.—

An act to incorporate the Washington and Sandy Spring Narrow Gauge Railroad Company.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington and Sandy Spring Narrow Gauge Railroad Company incorporated.

Incorporators.

That Henry M. Baker and A. G. M. Prevost, of the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, and J. L. Husband, G. G. Kimball, H. Maurice Talbott, O. P. H. Clark, and G. O. B. Cissell, of the State of Maryland, and E. J. Evans, of the State of Virginia, and all such persons as shall or may be associated with them and their successors, are hereby created a body politic and corporate in fact and in law, by the name of the Washington and Sandy Spring Narrow Gauge railroad Company, and by that name shall have perpetual succession, and shall lie able to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, defend and be defended, in all courts of law and equity, and may make and have a common seal, and the same alter at their pleasure; and said corporation is hereby authorized to lay out. locate, construct, furnish, maintain, operate, and enjoy a continuous railroad and

Location of line.

telegraph line with all the necessary appurtenances, namely: Beginning at a point in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, at the intersection of Boundary street and New York avenue and extending parallel with the line of the Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to a point at about one mile from said Boundary street; thence leaving the line of the said Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and going in a northeasterly course to the northeastern boundary line of the District of Columbia at or near the intersection of the said northeastern boundary line and the Riggs road, as may hereafter be surveyed and agreed on by and between the parties named, or their successors, and the Commissioners of the District

Capital stock.

of Columbia, That the capital stock of said corporation shall consist of three thousand shares at a par of fifty dollars per share each, which shall in all respects be deemed personal property, and shall be transferable only on the books of the Company to be kept at their principal office. The persons (or their assigns) hereinbefore named. or a majority thereof, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of

Meeting of incorporators.

business, The first meeting of said incorporators shall be held within twenty days from the passage of this act, in the city of Washington. A notice of said meeting, to be signed by seven of the incorporators named herein, shall be published for not less than fifteen days, in one or more newspapers published in the city of Washington, and no other notice of said meeting shall be required. At the first meeting of said incorporators they shall select seven of their number as a

Commissioners.

board of commissioners of the Washington and Sandy Spring Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Said board of commissioners, as soon as practicable after being selected, shall organize by the choice from its members of a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The said board of commissioners shall cause to be opened books

Subscriptions.

in the city of Washington, and to receive subscriptions to the

Proviso.

capital stock of said corporation; Provided, That the said board of commissioners shall first give ten day’s notice of the opening of books for the subscription to the capital stock of said company; and a cash

Ten per cent. to be paid on subscribing.

payment of ten per centum of all subscriptions shall be made at the time of subscribing, and it shall be receipted for by the treasurer of said board of commissioners, who shall be a bonded officer in an amount to be fixed by said board of commissioners; and as soon as an amount equal to two-thirds of the capital stock of said company shall have been subscribed, and five per centum paid in on the same to the treasurer of said board of commissioners then the said board of commissioners shall appoint a time and place for the first meeting of the subscribers to the stock of said company, and shall give notice thereof in one newspaper published in the city of Washington, at least five days previous to the day of said meeting; and such subscribers as 847 shall attend the meeting so called, either in person or by lawful

Election of directors

proxy, then and there shall elect by ballot seven directors for said corporation; and at such election each share of said capital stock shall entitle the owner thereof to one vote. The president and the Secretary of the board of commissioners, and in the case of their absence or inability any two of the officers of said board, shall act as inspectors of said election, and shall certify under their hands the names of the directors elected at said meeting; and the said commissioners, treasurer, and secretary shall then deliver over to said directors all the properties, subscription-books, and other books in their possession, and thereupon the duties of said commissioners shall cease, and thereafter the stockholders shall constitute said body politic and corporate, and said corporation shall be deemed to be completely organized and constituted with all the faculties, rights, and privileges hereby granted.

Sec. 2. That the said corporation shall have all the powers, qualities,

General powers, etc.

faculties, rights, and privileges which lawfully belong to corporations generally, so far as the same shall be necessary for the purposes of its incorporation.

Sec. 3. That there shall be seven directors of said corporation,

Board of directors.

who shall be a board to transact and manage all the affairs of the corporation and exercise all its powers, subject to the control of the stockholders in general meeting. A majority of the board shall be a quorum, They shall be elected annually by the stockholders in general meeting, and shall hold their offices for one year and until successors shall be elected. They shall be stockholders of the corporation. They shall be elected under regulations and supervision as the board of directors or stockholders shall prescribe after the first election.

Sec. 4. That the board of directors shall elect one of their own

President.

number as president of the corporation, and his term of office shall be the same as their own, and he shall exercise such powers as the board or stockholders shall prescribe.

Sec. 5. That a general meeting of the stockholders shall be held

Annual meeting.

annually, at such time and place as the bylaws shall prescribe; and a general meeting may also be called at any time and place by the board of directors, at least ten days’ notice thereof being given by advertisement in one or more newspapers published in the city of Washington. In all elections, and in the decision of all questions

Elections.

each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for every share of stock held by him or her. A number of stockholders holding a majority of the shares subscribed, and being in person or represented by proxy, shall be a quorum of a meeting of the stockholders. Stockholders may vote in person or by proxy, and the form of proxies may be prescribed by the bylaws. Less than a quorum of the Stockholders may adjourn a meeting from time to time.

Sec. 6. That the board of directors shall have the power to make

Assessments.

assessments from time to time on the capital stock until the same shall be paid up; and upon default in the payment of any sum assessed and due upon said stock, the stock may be forfeited and sold for the payment thereof, with interest and expenses, under such regulations as the bylaws shall prescribe, or the corporation may by suit recover the same from the holder of the stock at the time of the assessment thereof.

Sec. 7. That said corporation shall have authority to construct,

Authority.

maintain, and work the railroad mentioned in the first section of this act, and such branches or lateral railroads from its main line as Congress may hereafter grant authority.

Sec. 8. That the said railroad may be constructed with double

Construction.

tracks or single tracks, as the said corporation shall deem proper; and said corporation may construct and maintain all bridges, and other 848 structures and works which it shall deem necessary for the purpose of its incorporation; but the land which it shall have the right to acquire for the construction of such road and works shall not exceed an amount to be hereafter agreed on between said corporation and the commissioners of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 9.

Bonds.

That said Washington and Sandy Spring Narrow Gauge Railroad Company be, and they are hereby, authorized to issue their bonds to aid in the construction and equipment of its railroad to the extent of sixteen thousand dollars per mile for each any every mile or fraction thereof, and to secure the same mortgage on its property, rights of way, and all property whatsoever, real, personal, and mixed, including its franchise as a corporation; and as proof and notice of its legal execution and effectual delivery said mortgage shall be filed and recorded in the office of the register of deeds for the District of Columbia.

Sec. 10.

Completion.

That the railroad herein authorized to be built shall be completed and in operation within three years from March first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and in default of such completion within the time in this section specified, all rights, franchises, and privileges granted by this act shall immediately determine.

Sec. 11.

Securing lands where consent is refused.

That if the corporation can not agree with the owner for the purchase, use, or occupation of land, gravel, earth, timber, or other material required for the construction, enlargement, or repair of any of its works, or if the owner be a married woman, infant, non compos mentis, or out of the District, the said corporation may apply to the marshal of the District of Columbia, and he shall issue his warrant or summons for a jury to meet on the land at a day therein specified, and being not more than ten nor less than five days thereafter.

Sec. 12.

Summoning jury.

That the said United States marshal shall accordingly summon eighteen disinterested men, not related to either party; and if any of them refuse to attend, he may then summon or call others immediately to make up the number of eighteen. Each party have the right, in person or by attorney or agent, if present at the time, to strike off three, and the marshal shall strike off such as shall not be so stricken off by the parties, until the number shall be reduced to twelve, who shall be a jury.

Sec. 13

Condemnation by jury.

That the marshal shall then administer an oath or affirmation to every person of the jury that he will impartially and to the best of his skill and judgment value the land or other property required by the corporation, and also, if the same be land required for the construction of the said railroad or work, the damage which the owner will sustain, if any, by the taking of the land for such use. The jury shall accordingly inquire of such value and damage, and make report thereof in writing, to be signed by them all. and setting forth in case of land the boundaries of the land and the estate,

Report of inquisition.

interest, or use to be taken by the corporation. Such inquisition and report shall be returned by the marshal to the clerk of the circuit court of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 14.

Proceedings in court .

That, such inquisition and report shall be confirmed by such court unless good cause be shown to the contrary, and when confirmed shall be recorded by the clerk of said court: but for cause the court may set it aside and order another inquisition, or more than one from time to time, to be conducted in like manner as the first and with like effect, until an inquisition and report shall be confirmed by the court. Upon such confirmation of the first or any subsequent inquisition and report, and upon payment or tender of the amount fixed in the inquisition to be paid by the corporation, either to the owner or in court, as the court shall order, the said corporation shall be entitled to the property absolutely, or for such estate, interest, or use as shall have been valued and described in the inquisition and report, as fully as the same could be vested in the corporation by a 849 valid conveyance from the owner, and the corporation shall have the right to take away any material so valued

Sec. 15. That Congress reserves to itself the right to alter, amend,

Amendment, etc.

or repeal this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 376: authorizing the construction of a high wagon-bridge across the Missouri River at or near Sioux City, Iowa. Chapter 376 25 Stat. 849 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 376.—

An act authorizing the construction of a high wagon-bridge across the Missouri River at or near Sioux City, Iowa.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sioux City, Iowa, may bridge Missouri River.

That it shall be lawful for the city of Sioux City, Iowa, to construct and maintain a high wagon-bridge across the Missouri River, at or near the city of Sioux City, in the State of Iowa, so as to connect with the opposite shore of the said river in the State of Nebraska, for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals and

Wagon and foot bridge.

for foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as the city of Sioux City, Iowa, may, from time to time, prescribe, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: Provided, That said bridge shall

Proviso.

not be built or commenced until the plan and specifications for its

Submission of plans.

construction have been submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval, nor until he shall approve the plan and location of said bridge; and if any change be made in the plan of construction of said bridge at any time, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and any change in the construction, or any alteration of said bridge that may be directed at any time by Congress or the Secretary of War, shall be made at the cost and expense of the owners thereof.

Sec. 2. That the said bridge shall be constructed without interference

Unobstructed navigation.

with the security and convenience of navigation of said river beyond what is necessary to carry into effect the rights and privileges hereby granted; and in order to secure that object the said corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

and approval a design of and drawings for said bridge, and a map of the proposed location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below such proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, with shorelines and soundings, and such other information as may be required for a full understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the construction of said bridge shall not be commenced: Provided, That if the said bridge shall

Provisos.

be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall have three

Spans.

or more channel spans, and shall not be of less elevation in any case than fifty feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, to the lower part of the superstructure of the bridge, nor shall the spans of said bridge be less than three hundred feet in length, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto; And provided, also, That if any bridge built under this act

Draw.

be constructed as a drawbridge, it shall have a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with a span or spans not less than three hundred feet in length in the clear; and no river spans shall be less than three hundred feet in length in the clear and the headroom under such spans shall not be less than ten feet above extreme high water mark; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the bridge itself at right angles thereto; that said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats, barges, or rafts, and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own 850

Lights, etc.

expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe

Sec. 3.

Notification of approval.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed, upon receiving such plan and other information, and upon being satisfied that abridge so built will conform to the requirements of this act. to notify the company or corporation authorized to build the same that he approves of the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company or corporation may proceed to erect said bridge, conforming strictly to the approved plan and location; and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or accessory works during the progress of the work thereon, such change shall be subject likewise to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4.

Lawful structure and post-route.

That said bridge and accessory works, when built and constructed under this act and according to the terms and limitations thereof, shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.

Sec. 5.

Postal telegraph.

That the United States shall have the right of way for such postal telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government may construct or control, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies.

Sec. 6.

Amendment, etc.

That Congress shall have power at any time to alter, amend, or repeal this act, and the Secretary of War, whenever he deems it necessary, may cause the owners of said bridge to remove all material and substantial obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge and its accessory works, or to prevent such obstructions; and the expense of altering said bridge or removing such obstructions shall be at the expense of the owners of such bridge.

Sec. 7.

Commencement and completion.

That this act shall be null and void if construction of said bridge shall not be commenced within two years and be finished within four years from its passage.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 377: providing in certain cases for the forfeiture of wagon-road grants in the State of Oregon. Chapter 377 25 Stat. 850 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 377.—

An act providing in certain cases for the forfeiture of wagon-road grants in the State of Oregon.

March 2, 1889.

Preamble.

Whereas the United States have heretofore made various grants of public lands to aid in the construction of different wagon-roads in the State of Oregon, and upon the condition that such roads should be completed within prescribed times; and Whereas said grants were transferred by said State to sundry corporations, who were authorized by the State to construct such wagon-roads and to receive therefor the grants of lands thus made; and Whereas the Department of the Interior certified portions of said lands to the State of Oregon upon the theory that said roads had been completed as required by the granting acts of Congress, and upon the certificate of the governor of the State of Oregon as to such completion; and Whereas the legislature of the State of Oregon has memorialized Congress and therein alleged that certain of said wagon-roads, in whole or in part, were not so completed, and that to the extent of the lands coterminous with unconstructed portions the certifications 851 thereof by the Department of the Interior were unauthorized and illegal: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oregon.

Forfeiture of wagon-road grants.

That it is hereby made the duty of the Attorney-General, within six months after the passage of this act, to cause suit or suits to be brought, in the name of the United States, in the United States circuit court for the district of Oregon, against all persons, firms, and corporations claiming to own or to have an interest in the lands granted to the State of Oregon by the following enumerated acts of Congress, to wit:

“An act granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in the construction

Vol. 13, p. 335.

of a military road from Eugene City to the eastern boundary of said State,” approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four;

“An act granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in the construction

Vol. 14. p. 89.

of a military road from Albany, Oregon, to the eastern boundary of said State,” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six;

“An act granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in the construction

Vol. 14. p. 409.

of a military wagon-road from Dalles City, on the Columbia River, to Fort Boise, on the Snake River,” approved February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven;

To determine the questions of the seasonable and proper completion

Suit to he brought to determine if construction were in specified time.

of said roads in accordance with the terms of the granting acts, either in whole or in part, the legal effect of the several certificates of the governors of the State of Oregon of the completion of said roads, and the right of resumption of such granted lands by the United States, and to obtain judgments, which the court is hereby authorized to render, declaring forfeited to the United States all of such lands as are coterminous with the part or parts of either of said wagon-roads which were not constructed in accordance with requirements of the granting acts, and setting aside patents which have issued for any such lands, saving and preserving the rights of all

Rights of bona fide purchasers.

bona fide purchasers of either of said grants or of any port ion of said grants for a valuable consideration, it any such there be. Said suit

Proceedings.

or suits shall be tried and adjudicated in like manner and by the same principles and rules of jurisprudence as other suits in equity are therein tried, with right to writ of error or appeal by either or any party as in other cases; and if any person, firm, or corporation having or claiming an interest in any of said lands shall be made defendant in such suit or suits, and in the judgment of the said court be a necessary or proper party defendant, and shall not be an inhabitant of or found within the said district, and shall not voluntarily appear thereto, it shall be lawful for the court to make an order directing said absent defendant or defendants to appear, plead, answer,

Absent defendants.

or demur by a day certain to be designated, which order shall be served upon such absent defendant or defendants in the manner provided by section eight of an act entitled “An act to determine the

Vol. 18. p. 472.

jurisdiction of circuit courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from state courts, and for other purposes,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five: Provided,

Provisos.

Advance.

That in the said circuit court, said suit or suits shall be advanced to hearing in preference to all other civil cases on the dockets: And provided further, That no right of appeal shall exist after six months

Appeal.

from the entering of a final decree in said circuit court.

Sec. 2. That the State of Oregon, and any person or corporation

Oregon and party interested may intervene.

claiming any interest under or through the grants aforesaid in the lands to be affected by said suit or suits, and whether made a party thereto or not, may intervene therein by sworn petition to defend his interest therein, as against the United States, or against each other, and affecting the said question of forfeiture, and may. upon such petition for intervention, also put in issue and have adjudicated and 852 determined any other question, whether of law or of fact, which may be in dispute between said intervener and the United States, and affecting the right or title to any part of the lands claimed to have been embraced within the grants of lands by the United States to or

Restoration of forfeited lauds.

for either of said wagon-roads. Should the lands embraced within said grants or either of them or any portion thereof, be declared forfeited by the final determination of said suit or suits, the same shall be immediately restored to the public domain and become subject to disposal under the general land laws; and should the final

Patents if grants declared valid.

determination of said suit or suits maintain the right of the aforesaid wagon-road grantees or their assigns to the lands embraced in said grants, the Secretary of the Interior shall forthwith adjust said grants in accordance with such determination, and shall cause patents to be issued for the lands inuring to said grantees under said wagon-road

Proviso.

grants and which have been heretofore unpatented: Provided further,

Actual settlers not disturbed.

That the lands actually settled upon or occupied and used as a homestead or for agricultural or grazing purposes, in cases in which such settler or occupant has acquired the title of the State of Oregon under the grants recited in the first section of this act to the same, not exceeding one section to any one settler or occupant, shall not be included in such suit, and such settler or occupant shall not be made a party thereto, anything in this act to the contrary notwithstanding

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 378: granting right of way to the Forest City and Watertown Railroad Company through the Sioux Indian Reservation. Chapter 378 25 Stat. 852 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 378.—

An act granting right of way to the Forest City and Watertown Railroad Company through the Sioux Indian Reservation.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Forest City and Watertown Railroad Company granted right of way through Sioux Indian Reservation.

That the right of way is hereby granted, as hereinafter set forth, to the Forest City and Watertown Railroad Company, a corporation duly, organized under the general incorporation laws of the Territory of Dakota, its successors and assigns, for the construction, operation, and maintenance of its railroad through the lands set apart for the use of the

Location.

Sioux Indians and commonly known as the Sioux Indian Reservation, beginning at a point on the west bank of the Missouri River in Dewey County. Dakota, opposite Forest City. Potter County, Dakota Territory, running thence by the most practicable route in a southwesterly course between the Cheyenne and Moreau Rivers to the city of Deadwood, Dakota.

Sec. 2,

Width.

That the right of way hereby granted to said company shall be seventy-five feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad as aforesaid; and said company shall also have the right to take from said lands adjacent to the line of said road maternal, stone, earth, and timber necessary for the construction of said railroad;

Stations.

also ground adjacent to such right of way for station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, to the extent of one station for each ten miles of its road.

Sec. 3.

Compensation to Indians.

That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to fix the amount of compensation to be paid the Indians for such right of way, and provide the time and manner for the payment thereof, and also to ascertain and fix the amount of compensation to be made individual members of the tribe for damages sustained by them by reason of the construction of said road; but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of

Consent of Indians.

way herein provided for until the consent of such Indians as are entitled to such compensation shall be obtained thereto in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct, and until plats 853 thereof, made upon actual survey for the definite location of such

Surveys, etc.

railroad, and including the points for station-buildings, depots, machine-shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations shall be filed with and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and until the

Secretary of the Interior to approve location, etc.

compensation aforesaid has been fixed and paid; and the surveys, construction, and operation of such railroad shall be conducted with due regard for the rights of the Indians, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may make to carry out this provision.

Sec. 4. That said company shall not assign or transfer or mortgage

Not assignable.

this right of way for any purpose whatever until said road shall be completed: Provided, That the company may mortgage said franchise,

Provisos.

Mortgages.

together with the rolling-stock, for money to construct and complete said road: And provided further, That the right granted

Completion.

herein shall be lost and forfeited by said company unless the road is constructed and in running order within two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 5. That Congress shall have at all times power to alter, amend,

Amendment, etc.

or repeal this act and revoke all rights hereunder.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 379: to increase the appropriation for the public building at Detroit, Michigan. Chapter 379 25 Stat. 853 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 379.—

An act to increase the appropriation for the public building at Detroit, Michigan.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Detroit, Mich.

Public building.

Limit of cost increased.

Vol. 23, p. 338.

That the amount heretofore fixed as the limit of cost for the erection of a public building by the United States Government at Detroit, Michigan, be, and the same is hereby, increased to one million five hundred thousand

Vol. 24, p. 468.

dollars, and that sum is hereby fixed as the limit of cost for the erection of said building, including cost of last site purchased therefor.

Sec. 2. That the officers of the United States Government having

Contracts.

charge of the erection of public buildings are authorized and required to be governed by the limitation hereby prescribed in making contracts for the erection of said building.

Sec. 3. That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars be, and the

Appropriation.

same is hereby, appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be used and expended for the purposes provided in this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 380: to increase the appropriation for the erection of a public building at Winona, Minnesota. Chapter 380 25 Stat. 853 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 380.—

An act to increase the appropriation for the erection of a public building at Winona, Minnesota.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Winona, Minn.

Public building.

Limit of cost increased.

Vol. 23, p. 483.

That the amount heretofore fixed as the limit of cost for the purchase of a site and the erection of a building for the accommodation of the United States courts, post-office, and internal revenue and other Government offices at the city of Winona. Minnesota, be, and the same is hereby, increased to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars; and that sum is hereby fixed as the limit of cost for the erection of said building.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 381: to withdraw certain public lands from private entry, and for other purposes. Chapter 381 25 Stat. 854 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 854

CHAP. 381.—

An act to withdraw certain public lands from private entry, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

Withdrawal from private entry.

Missouri excepted.

That from and after the passage of this act no public lands of the United States, except those in the State of Missouri shall be subject to private entry.

Sec. 2. That any person who has not heretofore perfected title to

Perfection of title.

a tract of land of which he has made entry under the homestead law. may make a homestead entry of not exceeding one-quarter section of public land subject to such entry, such previous filing or entry to the contrary notwithstanding; but this right shall not apply to persons who perfect title to lands under the preemption or

Proviso.

Preemption settlers may change to homestead entry.

homestead laws already initiated: Provided, That all preemption settlers upon the public lands whose claims have been initiated prior to the passage of this act may change such entries to homestead entries and proceed to perfect their titles to their respective claims under the homestead law notwithstanding they may have heretofore had the benefit of such law, but such settlers who perfect title to such claims under the homestead law shall not thereafter be entitled to enter other lands under the preemption or homestead laws of the United States.

Sec. 3. That whenever it shall be made to appear to the register

Leave of absence on account of crops failing, etc.

and receiver of any public land office, under such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe, that any settler upon the public domain under existing law is unable by reason of a total or partial destruction or failure of crops, sickness, or other unavoidable casualty, to secure a support for himself, herself, or those dependent upon him or her upon the lands settled upon, then such register and receiver may grant to such settler a leave of absence from the claim upon which he or she has filed for a period not exceeding one year at any one time, and such settler so granted leave of absence shall

Proviso.

forfeit no rights by reason of such absence: Provided, That the time

Absence.

of such actual absence shall not be deducted from the actual residence required by law.

Sec. 4. That the price of all sections and parts of sections of the

Price of forfeited railroad lauds.

public lands within the limits of the portions of the several grants of lands to aid in the construction of rail roads which have been heretofore and which may hereafter be forfeited, which were by the act making such grants or have since been increased to the double minimum price, and, also, of all lands within the limits of any such railroad grant, but not embraced in such grant lying adjacent to and coterminous with the portions of the line of any such railroad which shall not be completed at the date of this act, is hereby fixed at one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre.

Sec. 5. That any homestead settler who has heretofore entered less

Homesteaders may enter up to one quarter-section.

than one-quarter section of land may enter other and additional land lying contiguous to the original entry, which shall not, with the land first entered and occupied, exceed in the aggregate one hundred, and

Additional proof required.

sixty acres without proof of residence upon and cultivation of the additional entry: and if final proof of settlement and cultivation has been made for the original entry, when the additional entry is

Proviso.

made, then the patent shall issue without further proof: Provided,

Applicable to owners only.

That this section shall not apply to or for the benefit of any person who at the date of making application for entry hereunder does not own and occupy the lands covered by his original entry: And provided, That if the original entry should fail for any reason, prior to

To fail if original, entry is void.

patent or should appear to be illegal or fraudulent, the additional entry shall not be permitted, or if having been initiated shall be canceled.

Sec. 6. That every person entitled, under the provisions of the

Homestead settlers.

homestead laws, to enter a homestead, who has heretofore complied with or who shall hereafter comply with the conditions of said laws, 855 and who shall have made his final proof thereunder for a quantity

May complete entry to one quarter section.

of land less than one hundred and sixty acres and received the receiver’s final receipt therefor, shall he entitled under said laws to enter as a personal right, and not assignable, by legal subdivisions of the public lands of the United States subject to homestead entry, so much additional land as added to the quantity previously so entered by him shall not exceed one hundred and sixty acres: Provided,

Provisos.

That in no case shall patent issue for the laud covered by such additional

Patent.

entry until the person making such additional entry shall have actually and in conformity with the homestead laws resided upon and cultivated the lands so additionally entered and otherwise fully complied with such laws: Provided, also, That this section shall not be construed as affecting any rights as to location of soldiers

Soldiers’ certificates.

certificates heretofore issued under section two thousand three hundred and six of the Revised Statutes.

Sec. 7. That the “act to provide additional regulations for homestead

Completing proof.

Vol. 20, p. 472.

and preemption entries of public lands,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, shall not be construed to forbid the taking of testimony for final proof within ten days following

Time extended.

the day advertised as upon which such final proof shall be made, in cases where accident or unavoidable delays have prevented the applicant or witnesses from making such proof on the date specified.

Sec. 8. That nothing in this act shall be construed as suspending,

Abandoned military reservations.

Vol. 23, p. 103.

repealing or in any way rendering inoperative the provisions of the act entitled, “An act to provide for the disposal of abandoned and useless military reservations,” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 382.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act to regulate commerce,” approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Interstate commerce.

Amendments to act.

Vol. 24, p. 380.

That section six of an act entitled “An act to regulate commerce.” approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be, and it is hereby, amended so as to read as follows:

Sec. 6.

That every common carrier subject to the provisions of

Common carriers to print and post schedules.

this act shall print and keep open to public inspection schedules showing the rates and fares and charges for the transportation of passengers and property which any such common carrier has established and which are in force at the time upon its route. The schedules

Contents.

printed as aforesaid by any such common carrier shall plainly state the places upon its railroad bet ween which property and passengers will be carried, and shall contain the classification of freight in force, and shall also state separately the terminal charges and any rules or regulations which in any wise change, affect, or determine any part or the aggregate of such aforesaid rates and fares and charges. Such schedules shall be plainly printed in large type, and copies for the use of the public shall be posted in two public and conspicuous places, in every depot, station, or office of such carrier where passengers or freight, respectively, are received for transportation, m such form that they shall be accessible to the public and can be conveniently inspected.

“Any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act receiving

Schedules of freight through foreign countries.

freight in the United States to be carried through a foreign country to any place in the United States shall also in like manner print and keep open to public inspection, at every depot or office where such freight is received for shipment, schedules showing the 856 through rates established and charged by such common carrier to all points in the United States beyond the foreign country to which it accepts freight for shipment; and any freight shipped from the United States through a foreign country into the United States, the through rate on which shall not have been made public as required

To pay duty on failure to post.

by this act, shall, before it is admitted into the United States from said foreign country, be subject to customs duties as if said freight were of foreign production; and any law in conflict with this section is hereby repealed.

“No advance shall be made in the rates, fares, and charges which

Notice of advances.

have been established and published as aforesaid by any common carrier in compliance with the requirements of this section, except after ten days public notice, which shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made in the schedule then in force, and the time when the increased rates, fares, or charges will go into effect; and the proposed changes shall be shown by printing new schedules, or shall be plainly indicated upon the schedules in force at the time and

Notice of reductions.

kept open to public inspection. Reductions in such published rates, fares, or charges shall only be made after three days’ previous public notice, to be given in the same manner that notice of an advance in rates must be given.

“And when any such common carrier shall have established and

Unlawful to deviate from schedules.

published its rates, fares, and charges in compliance with the provisions of this section, it shall be unlawful for such common carrier to charge, demand, collect, or receive from any person or persons a greater or less compensation for the transportation of passengers or property, or for any services in connection therewith, than is specified in such published schedule of rates, fares, and charges as may at the time be in force.

“Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall

Copies to be filed with Commission.

file with the Commission hereinafter provided for copies of its schedules of rates, fares, and charges which have been established and published in compliance with the requirements of this section, and shall promptly notify said Commission of all changes made in the same. Every such common carrier shall also file with said Commission copies of all contracts, agreements, or arrangements with other common carriers in relation to any traffic affected by the provisions of this act to which it may be a party. And in cases where passenger’s

Joint tariffs of rates

and freight pass over continuous lines or routes operated by more than one common carrier, and the several common carriers operating such lines or routes establish joint tariffs of rates or fares or charges for such continuous lines or routes, copies of such joint tariffs shall also, in like manner, be filed with said Commission.

To be made public.

Such joint rates, fares, and charges on such continuous lines so filed as aforesaid shall be made public by such common carriers when directed by said Commission, in so far as may, in the judgment of the Commission, be deemed practicable; and said Commission shall from time to time prescribe the measure of publicity which shall be given to such rates, fares, and charges, or to such part of them as it may deem it practicable for such common carrier to publish, and the places in which they shall be published.

“No advance shall be made in joint rates, fares, and charges,

Advances in joint rates.

shown upon joint tariffs, except after ten days’ notice to the Commission, which shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made in the schedule then in force, and the time when the increased rates, fares, or charges will go into effect. No reduction shall be made in joint rates,

Reductions in joint rates.

fares, and charges, except after three days’ notice, to be given to the Commission as is above provided in the case of an advance of joint rates. The Commission may make public such proposed advances, or such reductions, in such manner as may, in its judgment, be deemed practicable, and may prescribe from time to 857 time the measure of publicity which common carriers shall give to advances or reductions in joint tariffs.

“It shall be unlawful for any common carrier, party to any joint

Deviations unlawful.

tariff, to charge, demand, collect, or receive from any person or persons a greater or less compensation for the transportation of persons or property, or for any services in connection therewith, between any points as to which a joint rate, fare, or charge is named thereon than is specified in the schedule filed with the Commission in force at the time.

“The Commission may determine and prescribe the form in

Form of schedules.

which the schedules required by this section to be kept open to public inspection shall be prepared and arranged, and may change the form from time to time as shall be found expedient.

“If any such common carrier shall neglect or refuse to file or publish

Proceedings on failure to file or publish schedules, etc.

its schedules or tariffs of rates, fares, and charges as provided in this section, or any part of the same, such common carrier shall, in addition to other penalties herein prescribed, be subject to a writ of

Writ of mandamus to issue.

mandamus, to be issued by any circuit court of the United States in the judicial district wherein the principal office of said common carrier is situated, or wherein such offense may be committed, and if such common carrier be a foreign corporation in the judicial circuit wherein such common carrier accepts traffic and has an agent to perform such service, to compel compliance with the aforesaid provisions of this section: and such writ shall issue in the name of the people of the United States, at the relation of the Commissioners appointed under the provisions of this act; and the failure to comply with its requirements shall be punishable as and for a contempt; and

Failure to comply punishable as contempt.

the said Commissioners, as complainants, may also apply, in any such circuit court of the United States, for a writ of injunction against such common carrier, to restrain such common carrier from receiving

Injunction to issue.

or transporting property among the several States and Territories of the United States, or between the United States and adjacent foreign countries, or between ports of transshipment and of entry and the several States and Territories of the United States, as mentioned in the first section of this act, until such common carrier shall have complied with the aforesaid provisions of this section of this act.”

Sec. 2. That section ten of said act is hereby amended so as to read

Amendment to section 10.

Vol. 24, p. 282.

Penalty for violation.

as follows:

“Sec. 10.

That any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or. whenever such common carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof, or any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person, acting for or employed by such corporation, who, alone or with any other corporation, company, person, or party, shall willfully do or cause to be done, or shall willingly suffer or permit to be done, any act, matter, or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful. or who shall aid or abet therein, or shall willfully omit or fail to do any act, matter, or thing in this act required to be done, or shall cause or willingly suffer or permit any act, matter, or thing so directed or required by this act to be done not to be so done, or shall aid or abet any such omission or failure, or shall be guilty of any infraction of this act, or shall aid or abet therein, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof in any district court of the United States within the jurisdiction of which such offense was committed, be subject to a fine of not to exceed five

Fine.

Proviso.

Imprisonment for unlawful discrimination.

thousand dollars for each offense: Provided, That if the offense for which any person shall be convicted as aforesaid shall be an unlawful discrimination in rates, fares, or charges, for the transportation of passengers or property, such person shall, in addition to the fine hereinbefore provided for, be liable to imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of not exceeding two years, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

858

“Any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or,

Punishment for false billing, classification, weighing, etc.

whenever such common carrier is a corporation, any officer or agent thereof, or any person acting for or employed by such corporation, who, by means of false billing, false classification, false weighing, or false report of weight, or by any other device or means, shall knowingly and willfully assist, or shall willingly suffer or permit, any person or persons to obtain transportation for property at less than the regular rates then established and in force on the line of transportation of such common carrier, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof in any court of the United States of competent jurisdiction within the district in which such offense was committed, be subject to a fine of not exceeding five thousand dollars, or imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of not exceeding two years, or both, in the discretion of the court, for each offense.

“Any person and any officer or agent of any corporation or company

Punishment to shippers falsely billing. etc

who shall deliver property for transportation to any common carrier, subject to the provisions of this act, or for whom as consignor or consignee any such carrier shall transport property, who shall knowingly and willfully, by false billing, false classification, false weighing, false representation of the contents of the package, or false report of weight, or by any other device or means, whether with or without the consent or connivance of the carrier, its agent or agents, obtain transportation for such property at less than the regular rates then established and in force on the line of transportation, shall be deemed guilty of fraud, which is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof in any court of the United States of competent jurisdiction within the district in which such offense was committed, be subject for each offense to a fine of not exceeding five thousand dollars or imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of not exceeding two years, or both, in the discretion of the court.

“If any such person, or any officer or agent of any such corporation

Punishment to shipper for inducing discriminations.

or company, shall, by payment of money or other thing of value, solicitation, or otherwise, induce any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or any of its officers or agents, to discriminate unjustly in his, its, or their favor as against any other consignor or consignee in the transportation of property, or shall aid or abet any common carrier in any such unjust discrimination, such person, or such officer or agent of such corporation or company, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof in any court of the United States of competent jurisdiction within the district in which such offense was committed, be subject to a fine of not exceeding five thousand dollars, or imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of not exceeding two years, or both, in the discretion of the court, for each offense; and such person, corporation, or company shall also, together with said common carrier, be liable, jointly or severally, in an action on the case to be brought by any consignor or consignee discriminated against in any court of the United States of competent jurisdiction for all damages caused by or resulting therefrom.”

Sec. 3. That section twelve of said act is hereby amended so as to

Amendment to section 12.

Vol. 24, p. 883.

Scope of Commission.

read as follows:

“Sec. 12.

That the Commission hereby created shall have authority to inquire into the management of the business of all common carriers subject to the provisions of this act, and shall keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted, and shall have the right to obtain from such common carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for which it was created; and the Commission is hereby authorized and required to execute and enforce the provisions of this act; and. upon the request of the Commission, it shall be the duty of any district attorney 859 of the United States to whom the Commission may apply to institute

District attorneys to institute necessary proceedings.

in the proper court and to prosecute, under the direction of the Attorney-General of the United States, all necessary proceedings for the enforcement of the provisions of this act. and for the punishment of all violations thereof: and the costs and expenses of such prosecution shall be paid out of the appropriation for the expenses of the courts of the United States; and for the purposes of this act the Commission shall have power to require, by subpoena,

Power to send for persons and papers.

the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all books, papers, tariffs, contracts, agreements, and documents relating to any matter under investigation, and in case of disobedience to a subpoena, the Commission, or any party to a proceeding before the Commission, may invoke the aid of any court of the United States in requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and documents under the provisions of this section.

“And any of the circuit courts of the United States within the

Circuit courts to issue subpoenas.

jurisdiction of which such inquiry is carried on may, in case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or other person, issue an order requiring such common carrier or other person to appear before said Commission (and produce books and papers if so ordered) and give evidence touching the matter in question; and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof. The claim that any such testimony or evidence may

Crimination of party not to excuse.

tend to criminate the person giving such evidence shall not excuse such witness from testifying: but such evidence or testimony shall not be used against such person on the trial of any criminal proceeding.”

Sec. 4. That section fourteen of said act is hereby amended so as

Amendments to section 14.

Vol. 24, p. 384.

Written reports of investigations to be made.

to read as follows:

“Sec. 14.

That whenever an investigation shall be made by said Commission, it shall be its duty to make a report in writing in respect thereto, which shall include the findings of fact upon which the conclusions of the Commission are based, together with its recommendation as to what reparation, if any should be made by the common carrier to any party or parties who may be found to have been injured; and such findings so made shall thereafter, in all judicial proceedings, be deemed prima facie evidence as to each and every fact found.

“All reports of investigations made by the Commission shall be

Record.

entered of record, and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the party

Copy.

who may have complained, and to any common carrier that may have been complained of

“The Commission may provide for the publication of its reports

Publishing reports and decisions.

and decisions in such form and manner as may be best adapted for public information and use. and such authorized publications shall be competent evidence of the reports and decisions of the Commission therein contained, in all courts of the United States, and of the several States, without any further proof or authentication thereof. The Commission may also cause to be printed for early distribution its annual reports.”

Sec. 5. That section sixteen of said act is hereby amended so as to

Amendments to section 10.

Vol. 24, p. 384.

Proceedings in circuit courts for violations of this act or disobeying order of Commission.

read as follows:

“Sec. 16.

That whenever any common carrier, as defined in and subject to the provisions of this act, shall violate, or refuse or neglect to obey or perform any lawful order or requirement of the Commission created by this act, not founded upon a controversy requiring a trial by jury, as provided by the seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, it shall be lawful for the Commission or for any company or person interested in such order or requirement, to apply in a summary way, by petition, to the circuit court of the United States 860 sitting in equity in the judicial district in which the common carrier complained of has its principal office, or in which the violation or disobedience of such order or requirement shall happen, alleging such violation or disobedience, as the case may be; and the said court shall have power to hear and determine the matter, on such

Court to hear on short notice.

short notice to the common carrier complained of as the court shall deem reasonable; and such notice may be served on such common carrier, his or its officers, agents, or servants in such manner as the court shall direct: and said court shall proceed to hear and determine the matter speedily as a court of equity, and without the

Pleadings.

formal pleadings and proceedings applicable to ordinary suits in equity, but in such manner as to do justice in the premises; and to this end such court shall have power, if it think fit, to direct and proseute in such mode and by such persons as it may appoint, all such inquiries as the court may think needful to enable it to form a just judgment in the matter of such petition: and on such hearing the findings of fact in the report of said Commission shall be prima facie evidence of the matters therein stated; and if it be made to appear to such court, on such

Report of Commission prima facie as to facts.

hearing or on report of any such person or persons, that the lawful order or requirement of said Commission drawn in question has been violated or disobeyed, it

Court to issue injunction, etc.

shall be lawful for such court to issue a writ of injunction or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise, to restrain such common carrier from further continuing such violation or disobedience of such order or requirement of said Commission, and enjoining obedience to the same; and in case of any disobedience of any such writ of

Writ of attachment on disobeying process.

injunction or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise, it shall be lawful for such court to issue writs of attachment, or any other process of said court incident or applicable to writs of injunction or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise, against such common carrier, and if a corporation, against one or more of the directors, officers, or agents of the same, or against any owner, lessee, trustee, receiver, or other person failing to obey such “writ of injunction, or other proper process, mandatory

Fine.

or otherwise; and said court may, if it shall think fit, make an order directing such common carrier or other person so disobeying such writ of injunction or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise, to pay such sum of money, not exceeding for each carrier or person in default the sum of five hundred dollars for every day, after a day to be named in the order, that such carrier or other person shall fail to obey such injunction or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise; and such moneys shall be payable as the court shall direct, either to the party complaining or into court, to abide the ultimate decision of the court, or into the Treasury; and payment thereof may, without prejudice to any other mode of recovering the

Enforcement.

same, be enforced by attachment or order in the nature of a writ of execution, in like manner as if the same had been recovered by a final decree in persona in such court. When the subject in dispute shall be of the value of two thousand dollars or more, either party to such

Appeals to Supreme Court.

proceeding before said court may appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States, under the same regulations now provided by law in respect of security for such appeal; but such appeal shall not operate to stay or supersede the order of the court or the execution of any writ or process thereon; and such court may, in every such matter, order the payment of such costs and counsel fees as shall be deemed reasonable. Whenever any such petition shall be filed or presented

District attorney to prosecute.

by the Commission it shall be the duty of the district attorney, under the direction of the Attorney-General of the United States, to prosecute the same: and the costs and expenses of such prosecution shall be paid out of the appropriation for the expenses or the courts of the United States.

“If the matters involved in any such order or requirement of said

Proceedings in matters requiring jury trial.

Commission are founded upon a controversy requiring a trial by 861 jury, as provided by the seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and any such common carrier shall violate or refuse or neglect to obey or perform the same, after notice given by said Commission as provided in the fifteenth section of this act, it shall be

Vol. 24, p. 384.

lawful for any company or person interested in such order or requirement to apply in a summary way by petition to the circuit court of the United States sitting as a court of law in the judicial district in which the carrier complained of has its principal office, or in which the violation or disobedience of such order or requirement shall happen, alleging such violation or disobedience as the case may be; and said court shall by its order then fix a time and place for the trial of

Order of court for trial.

said cause, which shall not be less than twenty nor more than forty days from the time said order is made, and it shall be the duty of the marshal of the district in which said proceeding is pending

Practice.

to forthwith serve a copy of said petition, and of said order, upon each of the defendants, and it shall be the duty of the defendants to file their answers to said petition within ten days after the service of the same upon them as aforesaid. At the trial of the findings of fact of said Commission as set forth in its report shall be prima facie evidence of the matters therein stated, and if either party shall demand a jury or shall omit to waive a jury the court snail, by its order, direct the marshal forthwith to summon a

Summoning jury.

jury to try the cause; but if all the parties shall waive a jury in

Waiving jury.

writing, then the court shall try the issues in said cause and render its judgment thereon. If the subject in dispute shall be of the value of two thousand dollars or more either party may appeal to the

Appeal.

Supreme Court of the United States under the same regulations now provided by law in respect to security for such appeal; but such appeal must be taken within twenty days from the day of the rendition of the judgment of said circuit court. If the judgment of the circuit court shall be in favor of the party complaining, he or they shall be entitled to recover a reasonable counsel or attorney’s fee, to be fixed by the court, which shall be collected as part of the costs in the

Costs.

case. For the purposes of this act, excepting its penal provisions, the circuit courts of the United States shall be deemed to be always

Circuit courts to be always in session.

in session.”

Sec. 6. That section seventeen of said act is hereby amended so as

Amendments to section 17.

Vol. 24, p. 385.

to read as follows:

“Sec. 17. That the Commission may conduct its proceedings in

Conduct of proceedings of Commission.

such manner as will best conduce to the proper dispatch of business and to the ends of justice. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but no Commissioner shall participate in any hearing or proceeding in which he has any pecuniary interest. Said Commission may, from time to time, make or amend such general rules or orders as may be requisite for the order and regulation of proceedings before it, including forms of notices and the service thereof, which shall conform, as nearly as may be, to those in use in the courts of the United States. Any party may appear before said Commission and be heard, in person or by attorney. Every vote and official act of the Commission shall be

Record of votes and acts.

entered of record, and its proceedings shall be public upon the request of either party interested. Said Commission shall have an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed. Either of the members of the Commission may administer oaths and affirmations and sign

Subpoenas.

subpoenas.”

Sec. 7. That section eighteen of said act is hereby amended so as

Amendments to section 18.

Vol. 24, p. 880.

to read as follows:

“Sec. 18.

That each Commissioner shall receive an annual salary

Salaries.

of seven thousand five hundred dollars, payable in the same manner as the judges of the courts of the United States. The Commission shall appoint a secretary, who shall receive an annual salary of three thousand five hundred dollars, payable in like manner. The 862 Commission shall have authority to employ and fix the compensation

Commission to appoint employees.

of such other employees as it may find necessary to the proper performance of its duties. Until otherwise provided by law, the Commission

Offices.

may hire suitable offices for its use, and shall have authority

Witnesses.

to procure all necessary office supplies. Witnesses summoned before the Commission shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States.

“All of the expenses of the Commission, including all necessary expenses

Expenses.

for transportation incurred by the Commissioners, or by their employes under their orders, in making any investigation, or upon official business in any other places than in the City of Washington, shall be allowed and paid on the presentation of itemized vouchers therefor approved by the chairman of the Commission.”

Sec. 8. That section twenty-one of said act is hereby amended so

Amendments to section 21.

Vol. 24, p. 387.

Annual report of Commission to be made direct to Congress.

as to read as follows:

“Sec. 21. That the Commission shall, on or before the first day of December in each year, make a report, which shall be transmitted to Congress, and copies of which shall be distributed as are the other reports transmitted to Congress. This report shall contain such information and data collected by the Commission as may be considered of value in the determination of questions connected with the regulation of commerce, together with such recommendations as to additional legislation relating thereto as the Commission may deem

List of employees.

necessary: and the names and compensation of the persons employed by said Commission.”

Sec. 9. That section twenty-two of said act is hereby amended so

Amendments to section 22.

Vol. 24, p. 387.

Exceptions to provisions of the act.

Extension.

as to read as follows:

“Sec. 22. That nothing in this act shall prevent the carriage, storage, or handling of property free or at reduced rates for the United States. State, or municipal governments, or for charitable purposes, or to or from fairs and expositions for exhibition thereat, or the free carriage of destitute and homeless persons transported by charitable societies, and the necessary agents employed in such transportation, or the issuance of mileage, excursion, or commutation passenger tickets: nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit any common carrier from giving reduced rates to ministers of religion, or to municipal governments for the transportation of indigent persons, or to inmates of the National Homes or State Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers and of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Homes, including those about to enter and those returning home after discharge, under arrangements with the boards of managers of said homes: nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent railroads from giving free carriage to their own officers and employees, or to prevent the

Officers and employees.

principal officers of any railroad company or companies from exchanging passes or tickets with other railroad companies for their officers and employees; and nothing in this act contained shall in any way abridge or alter the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions of this act are in addition

Proviso.

Pending litigation.

to such remedies: Provided, That no pending litigation shall in any way be affected by this act.”

Sec. 10. That the circuit and district courts of the United States

Circuit and district courts may issue mandamus to comp equal facilities to shippers.

shall have jurisdiction upon the relation of any person or persons, firm, or corporation, alleging such violation by a common carrier, of any of the provisions of the act to which this is a supplement and all acts amendatory thereof, as prevents the relator from having interstate traffic moved by said common carrier at the same rates as are charged, or upon terms or conditions as favorable as those given by said common carrier for like traffic under similar conditions to any other shipper, to issue a writ or writs of mandamus against said common carrier, commanding such common carrier to move and transport the traffic, or to furnish cars or other facilities for

Provisos.

transportation for the party applying for the writ; Provided, That if any 863 question of fact as to the proper compensation to the common carrier

Mandamus may issue pending determination.

for the service to be enforced by the writ is raised by the pleadings. the writ of peremptory mandamus may issue, notwithstanding such question of fact is undetermined, upon such terms as to security, payment of money into the court, or otherwise, as the court may think proper, pending the determination of the question of fact: Provided, That the remedy hereby given by writ of mandamus shall

Other remedies not excluded.

be cumulative, and shall not be held to exclude or interfere with other remedies provided by this act or the act to which it is a supplement.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 383: to authorize the Secretary of War to lease a certain tract of land to the Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company. Chapter 383 25 Stat. 863 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 383.—

An act to authorize the Secretary of War to lease a certain tract of land to the Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Leavenworth. Kans.

Land leased to Leavenworth. etc. Water Company.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to lease to the Leavenworth City and Fort Leavenworth Water Company the following described tract of land in the military reservation at Fort Leaven worth, in the State of Kansas:

Beginning at the northwest corner of the twenty acre tract of

Boundaries.

land formerly in said military reservation granted to the Leavenworth Coal Company by the act of Congress approved July twentieth,

Vol. 15, p. 392.

eighteen hundred and sixty-eight; thence north in extension of the west line of said twenty acre tract five hundred feet; thence east parallel to the north line of said twenty acre tract eight hundred and twenty feet, more or less, to the railroad right of way; thence southerly on the west line of said right of way five hundred and three feet, more or less, to the north line of the said twenty acre tract; thence west on the said north line to the place of beginning, containing nine and three-fourths acres, more or less, reserving to the United States or assigns the coal, or royalty for the coal, underlying said lands, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining thereon a reservoir and such other works as may be necessary to enable said company to supply the troops at Fort Leavenworth, and its other patrons, with pure water: Provided, That the company shall have

Proviso.

the free and uninterrupted use of said tract of land for the

Reversion.

purposes above named, under the direction and control of the Secretary of War. so long as it is so used, and that when they cease to occupy and use it for such purposes the lease shall be null and void.

Sec. 2. That the act of Congress entitled “An act to authorize the

Former act repealed.

sale of a tract of land in the military reservation at. Fort Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas, approved the sixth day of June,

Ante, p. 170.

anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be. and the same is hereby, repealed.

Sec. 3. That this act shall take effect and be in force from and

Effect.

after its passage.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 384: to authorize the Omaha. Dodge City and Southern Railway Company to build its road across the Fort Hays Military Reservation. Chapter 384 25 Stat. 863 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 384.—

An act to authorize the Omaha. Dodge City and Southern Railway Company to build its road across the Fort Hays Military Reservation.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Omaha, Dodge City and Southern Railway Company granted right of way across Fort Hays Reservation.

That the Omaha. Dodge City and Southern Railway Company, a corporation in the State of Kansas, be, and is hereby, granted a right of way, not to exceed one hundred feet in width, across the Fort Hays Military Reservation. upon such line as may be approved by the Secretary of War.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 385: for the establishment of a light-house and fog-signal at Old Orchard Shoal, in Princess Bay, New York, and for other purposes. Chapter 385 25 Stat. 864 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 864

CHAP. 385.—

An act for the establishment of a light-house and fog-signal at Old Orchard Shoal, in Princess Bay, New York, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Old Orchard Shoal, New York.

Light, etc., established.

Waacaack. N. J.

That there be established a light-house and fog-signal at or near old Orchard Shoal, Princess Bay, New York; and a new tower at Waacaack light station, New Jersey, at a cost not to exceed sixty thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 386: to provide for the erection of a public building at the city of New Berne, North Carolina. Chapter 386 25 Stat. 864 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 386.—

An act to provide for the erection of a public building at the city of New Berne, North Carolina.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New Berne, N. C.

Public building.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase

Site.

or otherwise provide a suitable site, and cause to be erected thereon a substantial and commodious building, with fireproof vaults extending to each story, for the use and accommodation of the post office, the United States courts, customhouse, internal-revenue offices, and other Government offices, at the city of New Berne, in the State of North Carolina. The site, and building thereon, when completed

Plans, etc.

upon plans and specifications to be previously made and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not exceed in cost the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars; nor shall any site be purchased until

Estimates.

estimates for the erection of a building which will furnish sufficient accommodations for the transaction of the public business, and which shall not exceed in cost the balance of the sum herein limited after

Limit of cost.

the site shall have been purchased and paid for, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; and no purchase of site nor plan for said building shall be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, involving an expenditure exceeding the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars for site and building; and the site purchased shall leave the building independent and unexposed to danger from fire in adjacent buildings by an open space of not less than forty feet,

Proviso.

including streets and alleys: Provided, That no part of said sum shall be expended until a valid title to said site shall be vested in the

Title.

United States, nor until the State of North Carolina shall cede to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil processes therein.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 387: to establish a railway bridge across the Illinois River. between a point within five miles of Columbiana, in Greene County, and a point within five miles of Kempsville, in Calhoun County, in the State of Illinois. Chapter 387 25 Stat. 864 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 387.—

An act to establish a railway bridge across the Illinois River. between a point within five miles of Columbiana, in Greene County, and a point within five miles of Kempsville, in Calhoun County, in the State of Illinois.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Litchfield. Carrollton and Western Railroad Company may bridge Illinois River between Columbiana and Kempsville. Ill.

That the Litchfield, Carrollton and Western Railroad Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois, its successors and assigns, are hereby authorized and empowered to erect, establish, and maintain a railway bridge across the Illinois River, between a point to be by them selected within five miles of Columbiana, in Greene County, and a point to be selected by them, within five miles of Kempsville, in Calhoun County, in the State of Illinois; and that said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation of said river, and in case of

Litigation.

any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to 865 the free navigation of said river, the same shall be instituted and determined in the district court of the United States for the southern district of the State of Illinois.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of the company building the same, be built as a drawbridge, with a pivot or other form of draw, or with unbroken or continuous spans: Provided, That if the said bridge shall be built

Provisos.

with unbroken or continuous spans it shall have one or more

Spans.

channel spans, each having not less than three hundred and fifty feet clear channel-way, and not less than fifty-five feet clear headroom above high-water mark, and the clear headroom under the other channel spans may be less than fifty-five feet: Provided, That no part of the superstructure of such spans shall give a less headroom than ten feet above high-water mark: And provided further, That the interests of navigation be not injured by such

Height.

reduction in height: and the piers of said

Unobstructed navigation.

bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river, and not less than three hundred and fifty feet in length: And provided also, That if any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge,

Draw.

with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point and with spans of not less than one hundred and sixty feet in length on each side of the central or pivot-pier of the draw; and the next adjoining spans to the draw shall not be less than three hundred and fifty feet in length; and every part of the superstructure shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above high-water mark: Provided, That the spans of both high and

Location of spans, etc.

low bridges shall be so located as to afford the greatest possible accommodations to the river traffic, and a draw-opening of low bridges shall, if practicable, be located next or near shore; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river when said bridge may be erected: And provided also, that said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats.

Opening draw.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitation shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known and recognized as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to the said bridge, and the United States shall have the right of way for a postal telegraph across said bridge.

Postal telegraph.

Sec. 4. That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions

Terms.

as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 5. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to approve location, etc.

located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval a design and drawings of said bridge and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location. the topography of the banks of the river, the shore lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan 866 and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War

Changes.

the bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the process of construction such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and the said structure shall be at all times so managed and kept as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structure; and to secure the safe passage of vessels at night there shall be displayed on said bridge, from the hour of

Lights, etc.

sunset to that of sunrise, such lights as may be prescribed by the light-house Board, and the said structure shall be changed, at the cost and expense of the owners thereof, from time to time, as the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of

Commencement and completion.

the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 8. That this act shall take effect and be in force from and

Effect.

after its passage.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 388: to authorize the Montgomery and Sylacauga Railroad company to construct a bridge across the Tallapoosa River. Chapter 388 25 Stat. 866 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 388.—

An act to authorize the Montgomery and Sylacauga Railroad company to construct a bridge across the Tallapoosa River.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Montgomery and Sylacauga Railroad Company may bridge Tallapoosa River at Judkin s Ferry. Ala.

That the Montgomery and Sylacauga Railroad Company, organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Tallapoosa

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

River at or near Judkin’s Ferry, in the State of Alabama. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and at the option of the corporation by which it may be built may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations

Lawful structure and post-route.

shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized arid known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone companies;

Postal telegraph.

and the United States shall have the right of way over said bridge for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by another companies.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches

Compensation.

thereto, upon the payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several

Secretary of War to decide.

railroad companies, or any of them, desiring such use. shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water the direction and strength of the 867 currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction such, changes shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War: and the expense of such change and of any other changes at any time required by the Secretary of War in said bridge, or its entire removal after being completed, if the Secretary deems the same necessary, shall be paid by the persons or corporation owning or controlling said bridge.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 389: to grant to the Gulf and Chicago Air-Line Railway company the right to construct bridges over the Tombigbee. Warrior, and Tennessee Rivers, and across Grand Pass to Dauphins Island, in the Gulf of Mexico. Chapter 389 25 Stat. 867 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 389.—

An act to grant to the Gulf and Chicago Air-Line Railway company the right to construct bridges over the Tombigbee. Warrior, and Tennessee Rivers, and across Grand Pass to Dauphins Island, in the Gulf of Mexico.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gulf and Chicago Air Line Railway Company may bridge Tombigbee River, Ala.

That the Gulf and Chicago Air-Line Railway Company, a corporation duly organized and legally incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama, its successor or legal representative, may erect a bridge over the Tombigbee River at such point in the vicinity of Coffeeville, in Clarke County, as surveys and examinations may establish to be the best and most advantageous point for crossing said river. Said corporation. its successor or legal representative, may also construct bridges over the Warrior River at or near Tuscaloosa, and the Tennessee

Warrior River, at Tuscaloosa.

Tennessee River, at Milton’s Bluff.

River at or near Milton’s Bluff; and for purposes of reaching a terminal point and uninterrupted navigation at deep water on the Gulf of Mexico, said railway company may construct and extend its line from its present terminus at Cedar Point, in said State of Alabama, across Grant Pass and the shoal waters intervening,

Grant Pass to Dauphin’s Island.

to Dauphin’s Island, in the Gulf of Mexico; and for such purposes may construct, operate, and maintain such tramways, tracks, roadbeds, bridges, and terminal facilities at and between said Dauphin’s Island and Cedar Point, or in vicinity thereof, as are necessary for use of said railway in the common course and conduct of its business.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act may,

Construction.

at the option of said Railway Company, be built as a drawbridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided, That if any such

Provisos.

bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, the main

Spans.

span shall be over the main channel of such navigable river or pass, and shall be of such width, and the lowest part of the superstructure shall be of such height above extreme high-water mark, as the Secretary of War may prescribe; and such bridge shall be at right angles to and its piers parallel with the current or channel of the river or pass over which it may be constructed: and if any bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall be constructed with

Draws.

an opening over the center of the channel of the river or pass and shall be of such width, character, and construction as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current, and the draw of said bridge shall be over the main or deep channel of the river or pass, 868 as may be fixed and determined by the Secretary of War: Provided also,

Opening draws.

That the said draws shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats, and in no case shall unnecessary delay occur; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own

Lights, etc.

expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridges as the Light House Board shall prescribe: And provided also,

May be wagon and foot bridges.

That said bridges, at the option of the Corporation or Company by which they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons or vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers,

Toll.

for such reasonable rate of toll as may be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Lawful structures and post routes.

act shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge or bridges, than the rate per mile for their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridge or bridges; and equal privileges in the use of said bridges shall be granted to all telegraph companies and the United States shall have the right of way for a postal telegraph across said bridge or bridges. Said bridge or bridges, and the construction and extension of the line from its present terminus at Cedar Point across to Dauphin’s Island, and the terminal facilities at and

Postal telegraph.

between Dauphin’s Island and Cedar Point, where they project into navigable water, shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of navigable rivers and waters as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of any such bridges or constructions, and a map of location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, and shores of Mobile Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi Sound, or Strait connecting Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed and channel of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plans and location of the bridge or bridges or constructions are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge or constructions shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of any such bridge or construction during the

Changes.

progress of construction thereof, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of any bridge

Use by other companies.

constructed under this act shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railways trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad

Compensation.

companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between

Decision by Secretary of War.

them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That such alterations or changes as may be required by

Alterations.

the Secretary of War or Congress in bridges or other structures built under the provisions of this act shall be made by the persons or corporations owning or controlling said bridges or structures at

Litigation.

their own expense; and if any litigation shall arise in regard to said 869 bridges, or either of them, by reason of their obstructing navigation. the same shall be had in the circuit court of the United States within whose territorial jurisdiction said bridges or any part thereof may be located; and it is hereby expressly provided that Congress

Amendment.

reserves the right at any time to alter, amend, or repeal this act.

Sec. 6. No trainway, track, roadbed, wharf, pier, or other structure

Right of way. etc., military reservation, Dauphin’s Island.

shall be built upon the United States military reservation on Dauphin’s Island, without the approval and consent of the Secretary of War first had, and the said structure shall be removed by the parties owning or controlling the same, at their own expense, when the Secretary of War so requires: Provided, also, That the United

Proviso.

Use by Government.

States may use such structure when built without charge.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 390: for the relief of certain volunteer and regular soldiers of the late war and the war with Mexico. Chapter 390 25 Stat. 869 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 390.—

An act for the relief of certain volunteer and regular soldiers of the late war and the war with Mexico.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charges of desert ion removed from record of certain volunteers.

Sec: 1. That the charge of desertion now standing on the rolls and records in the office of the Adjutant General of the United States Army against any soldier who served in the late war in the volunteer service shall be removed in all cases where it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Secretary of War, from such rolls and records, or from other satisfactory testimony, that such soldier served faithfully until the expiration of his term of enlistment, or until the first day of May, anno domini eighteen hundred and sixty five, having previously served six months or more, and, by reason of absence from his command at the time the same was mustered out, failed to be mustered out and to receive and honorable discharge, or that such soldier absented himself from his command, or from hospital while suffering from wounds, injuries, or disease received or contracted in the line of duty and was prevented from completing his term of enlistment by reason of such wounds, injuries, or disease.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to remove

Applications for removal.

the charge of desertion from the record of any regular or volunteer soldier in the late war upon proper application therefor, and satisfactory proof in the following cases: First. That such soldier, after such charge of desertion was made,

Return to duty.

and within a reasonable time thereafter, voluntarily returned to his command and served faithfully to the end of his term of service, or until discharged. Second, That such soldier absented himself from his command or

Absence while sick or wounded.

from hospital while suffering from wounds, injuries, or disease, received or contracted in the line of duty, and upon recovery voluntarily returned to his command and served faithfully thereafter, or died from such wounds, injuries, or disease while so absent, and before the date of muster out of his command, or expiration of his term of service, or was prevented from so returning by reason of such wounds, injuries, or diseases before such muster out, or expiration of service. Third. That such soldier was a minor, and was enlisted without the

Minors discharged by order of court.

consent of his. parent or guardian, and was released or discharged from such service by the order or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction on habeas corpus or other proper judicial proceedings; and in any such case, no pay, allowance, bounty, or pension, shall be allowed or granted.

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Sec. 3. That the charge of desertion now standing on the rolls and

Removal of charge where soldier re-enlisted.

records in the office of the Adjutant General of the Army against any regular or volunteer soldier who served in the late war of the rebellion by reason of his having enlisted in any regiment, troop, or company, or in the United States Navy or Marine Corps, without having first received a discharge from the regiment, troop, or company in which he had previously served, shall be removed in all cases wherein it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Secretary of War. from such rolls and records, or from other satisfactory testimony, that such reenlistment was not made for the purpose of securing bounty or other gratuity that he would not have been entitled

Limitation.

to, had he remained under his original term of enlistment; that the absence from the service did not exceed four months, and that such soldier served faithfully under his reenlistment.

Sec. 4. That whenever it shall appear from the official records in

Return to duty without trial, etc.

the office of the Adjutant General. United States Army, that any regular or volunteer soldier of the late war was formally restored to duty from desertion by the Commander competent to order his trial for the offense, or. having deserted and being charged with desertion, was, on return to the service, suffered, without such formal restoration, to resume his place in the ranks of his command, serving faithfully thereafter until the expiration of his term, such

Disability removed in prosecuting pension. etc., claim.

soldier shall not be deemed to rest under any disability, because of such desertion, in the prosecution of any claim for pension on account of disease contracted, or wounds or injuries received in the line of his duty as a soldier.

Sec. 5. That when the charge of desertion shall be removed under

Pay and bounty.

the provisions of this act from the record of any soldier, such soldier, or. in case of his death, the heirs or legal representatives of such soldier, shall receive the pay and bounty due to such soldier:

Proviso.

Not entitled to pay. etc., while absent without leave.

Provided, however, that this act shall not be so construed as to give to any such soldier, or. in case of his death, to the heirs or legal representatives of any such soldier, any pay, bounty, or allowance for any time during which such soldier was absent from his command without proper authority, nor shall it lie so construed as to give any pay, bounty, or allowance to any soldier. his heirs or legal representatives, who served in the Army a period of less than six months.

Sec. 6. That the Secretary of War be. and he hereby is authorized

Mexican war soldiers.

Application for removal of charge of desertion.

and directed to amend the military record of any soldier who enlisted for the war with Mexico, upon proper application, where the rolls and records of the Adjutant Generals office show the charge of desertion against him. when such rolls and records show the facts set out in the following cases: First. That said soldier served faithfully the full term of his enlistment,

Length of service.

or having served faithfully for six months or more, and until the fourth day of July anno domini eighteen hundred and forty-eight, left his command without having received a discharge. Second. That such soldier, after said charge of desertion was entered

Voluntary return.

on the rolls, voluntarily returned to his command within a reasonable time, and served faithfully until discharged.

Sec. 7. That the provisions of this act shall not be so construed as

Cases excepted.

to relieve any soldier from the charge of desertion who left his command from disaffection or disloyalty to the Government, or to evade the dangers and hardships of the service, or whilst in the presence of the enemy (not being sick or wounded), or while in arrest or under charges for breach of military duty, or in case of a soldier of the Mexican War. who did not actually reach the seat of war.

Sec. 8. That when such charge of desertion is removed under the

Military record corrected and honorable discharge to issue.

provisions of this act, the soldier shall be restored to a status of honorable service, his military record shall be corrected as the facts may require, and an honorable discharge shall be issued in those cases 871 where the soldier has received none: and he shall be restored to all his rights as to pension, pay, or allowances as if the charge of desertion had never been made; and in case of the death of said soldier,

Pension, etc., claims.

his widow or other legal heir shall be entitled to the same rights as in case of other deceased honorably discharged soldiers: Provided,

Proviso.

No pay while absent.

That this act shall not be construed to give to any soldier, or his legal representatives or heir, any pay or allowance for any period of time he was absent without leave, and not in the performance of military duty.

Sec. 9. That all applications for relief under this act shall be made

Claims to be filed within three years from July 1, 1889.

to and filed with the Secretary of War within the period of three years from and after July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and all applications not so made and filed within said term of three years shall be forever barred, and shall not be received or considered.

Sec. 10. That all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions

Repeal.

of this act are hereby repealed.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 391: to provide for the sale of lands patented to certain members of the Flathead band of Indians in Montana Territory, and for other purposes. Chapter 391 25 Stat. 871 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 391.—

An act to provide for the sale of lands patented to certain members of the Flathead band of Indians in Montana Territory, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bitter Root Valley. Mont.

Sale of lands assigned to Indians.

That the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Indians severally, to whom patents have been issued for lands assigned to them in the Bitter Root Valley, in Montana Territory, under the provisions of an act of Congress approved June fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, entitled “An

Vol. 17, p. 227.

act to provide for the removal of the Flathead and other Indians from the Bitter Root Valley, in the Territory of Montana or the heirs at law of such Indians, be, and he hereby is, authorized to cause to be appraised and sold, in tracts not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres, all the lands allotted and patented to said Indians; said lands shall be appraised as if in a state of nature, but the enhanced value thereof, by virtue of the settlement and improvement of the surrounding country, shall be considered in ascertaining their value: Provided, That the improvements thereon shall be appraised

Proviso.

Improvements.

separate and distinct from land: Provided, further, That where any such patentee has died leaving no heirs, the lands and improvement

Death of patentee without heirs.

s of such deceased patentee shall be appraised and sold in like manner for the common benefit of the tribe to which said patentee belonged.

Sec. 2. That after the appraisement herein authorized shall have

To be sold in 169-acre tracts.

been completed, and after due notice, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer said lands for sale through the proper land-office, in tracts not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres, which shall be the limit of the amount any one person shall be allowed to purchase, except in cases, if any, where a tract contains a fractional excess over one hundred and sixty acres to the highest bidder: Provided, That no

Provisos.

Minimum price.

portion of said lands shall be sold at less than the appraised value thereof: Provided, That the said Secretary may dispose of the same

Terms of sale.

on the following terms as to payment, that is to say, one-third of the price of any tract of land sold under the provisions of this act to be paid by the purchaser on the day of sale, one third in one year, and one-third in two years from said date, with interest on the deferred payments at the rate of five per centum per annum; but in case of default in either of said payments, or the interest thereon, the person so defaulting for a period of sixty days shall forfeit absolutely the right to the tract which he has purchased, with any payment or payments he may have made; and the land thus forfeited shall again be sold as in the first instance: Provided further, That before the second 872 or any subsequent payment, shall be received, the purchaser shall

Purchaser to reside on tract bought.

prove to the satisfaction of the land office that he is actually residing upon the tract of land so purchased, and that he is entitled under the laws of United States to the benefit of the homestead laws.

Sec. 3. That the net proceeds derived from the sale of the lands

Disposition of proceeds.

herein authorized shall be placed in the Treasury to the credit of the Indians severally entitled thereto, and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to pay the same in cash to original allotters and patentees, or the heirs at law of such, or expend the same for their benefit in such manner as he may deem for their best interest.

Sec. 4. That when a purchaser shall have made full payment for

Patent to issue on full payment.

attract of land, as herein provided, and for the improvements thereon, patent shall be issued as in case of public lands under the homestead and preemption laws.

Sec. 5 That for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this

Appropriation for expenses.

act there be, and hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, which sum shall be reimbursed pro rata out of the proceeds of the sale of the lands herein authorized.

Sec. 6. That in the event of the sale of the lands herein authorized

Indians to remove to Jocko Reservation.

it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Indians whose lands shall have been sold to the general reservation, known as the Jocko Reservation, in the Territory of Montana.

Sec. 7 That all acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 392.—

An act to secure for the District of Columbia a compilation of the laws of said District and for other purposes

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

That the supreme court of the District of Columbia be, and is hereby, authorized and

Commission to compile laws relating to.

directed to appoint two persons learned in the law as Commissioners to compile, arrange, and classify, with a proper index, all statutes and parts of statutes in force in the said District, including the acts of the second session of the Fiftieth Congress, and relating to all such matters as would properly come within the scope of a civil and criminal code: and the said court shall have power to fill any vacancies occurring in said commission.

Sec. 2— That each of the said commissioners shall receive for his

Compensation.

services such sum. not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars, as said court shall deem reasonable; said sum to be paid upon the completion of the work and the approval thereof in writing by the court; which sums, together with the reasonable costs, incurred by

Expenses.

the commission for clerical assistance and incidental expenses, not exceeding the sum of one thousand dollars, shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury out of any moneys not otherwise appropriated, one half to be paid out of the revenues of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 3. That of said compilation, when completed, upon the order

Printing.

of the supreme court of the District of Columbia, there shall be printed five thousand copies at the Government Printing Office, said copies to be sold at ten per centum above cost.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 393.—

An act to punish dealers and pretended dealers in counterfeit money and other fraudulent devices for using the United States mails.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal crimes.

“That section fifty-four hundred and eighty of the Revised Statutes be. and the same is hereby, so amended so as to read as follows:

Sec. 5480. If any person having devised or intending to devise

Using mails with intent to defraud.

any scheme or artifice to defraud, or to sell, dispose of. loan, exchange, alter, give away, or distribute, supply, or furnish, or procure for unlawful use any counterfeit or spurious coin, bank notes,

R. S., sec. 5480, p. 1063, amended.

paper money, or any obligation or security of the United States or of any State, Territory, municipality, company, corporation, or person, or anything represented to be or intimated or held out to be such counterfeit or spurious articles, or any scheme or artifice to obtain

Mailing letters, etc., offering to sell counterfeit money, etc.

money by or through correspondence, by what is commonly called the “sawdust swindle”, or “counterfeit money fraud”, or by dealing or pretending to deal in what is commonly called “green articles,” “green coin.” “bills”, “paper goods,” “spurious Treasury notes,” “United States goods”, “green cigars”, or any other names or terms intended to be understood as relating to such counterfeit or spurious articles, to be effected by either opening or intending to open correspondence or communication with any person, whether resident within or outside the United States, by means of the Post Office Establishment of the United States, or by inciting such other person or any person to open communication with the person so devising or intending, shall, in and for executing such scheme or artifice or attempting so to do, place or cause to be placed, any letter, packet, writing, circular, pamphlet, or advertisement in any post office, branch post-office, or street or hotel letterbox of the United States, to be sent or delivered by the said post-office establishment, or shall take or receive any such therefrom, such person so misusing the post-office establishment shall, upon conviction, be punishable

Punishment.

by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars and by imprisonment for not more than eighteen months, or by both such punishments, at the discretion of the court. The indictment, information, or complaint may severally charge offenses to the number of three when committed within the same six calendar months; but the court thereupon shall give a single sentence, and shall proportion the punishment especially to the degree in which the abuse of the post-office establishment enters as an instrument into such fraudulent scheme and device.”

Sec. 2. That any person who, in and for conducting, promoting, or

Punishment for fraudulently assuming a fictitious address, etc.

carrying on. in any manner by means of the Post-Office Establishment of the United States, any scheme or device mentioned in the preceding section, or any other unlawful business whatsoever, shall use or assume or request to be addressed by any fictitious, false, or assumed title, name, or address, or name other than his own proper name, or shall take or receive from any post-office of the United States any letter, postal-card, or packet addressed to any such fictitious. false, or assumed title, name, or address, or name other than his own lawful and proper name, shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in the first section of this act.

Sec. 3. That the Postmaster-General may, upon evidence satisfactory

Identification may be required.

to him. that any person is using any fictitious, false, or assumed name, title, or address in conducting, promoting, or carrying on, or assisting therein, by means of the Post-Office Establishment of the United States, any business scheme or device in violation of the provisions of this act. instruct any postmaster at any post-office at which such letters, cards, or packets, addressed to such fictitious, false, or assumed name or address arrive to notify the party claiming or receiving such letters, cards, or packets to appear at the post-office and 874 be identified; and if the party so notified fail to appear and be identified. or if it shall satisfactorily appear that such letters, cards, or

Fictitious matter to be sent to dead-letter office.

packets are addressed to a fictitious, false, or assumed name or address, such letters, postal-cards, or packages shall be forwarded to the dead-letter office as fictitious matter.

Sec. 4. That all matter the deposit of which in the mails is by this

Matter relating to spurious money, etc., nonmailable.

act made punishable is hereby declared nonmailable; but nothing in this act shall be so construed as to authorize any person other than an employee of the dead-letter office, duly authorized thereto, to open any letter not addressed to himself.

Sec. 5. That whenever the Postmaster-General is satisfied that

Delivery of matter to persons not residents of place of address.

letters or packets sent in the mails are addressed to places not the residence or business address of the persons for whom they are intended, to enable such persons to escape identification, he may direct postmasters to deliver such letters only from the post-office upon identification of persons addressed.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 394.—

An act to incorporate the Washington and Western Maryland railroad Company.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington and Western Maryland Railroad Company incorporated.

Incorporators.

That Thomas Dowling, H. P. Gilbert. Austin Herr, G. S. Dunlop. J. W. Wash, T. L. Cropley, F. A. Miller, of the District of Columbia; L. P. Wright, of the State of Illinois; Frank Hume, of the State of Virginia; R. J. Bright, of the State of Indiana: Spencer Watkins. A. B. Cropley. James Henderson, and S. Gambrill, of the State of Maryland, and all such persons as shall or may be associated with them, and their successors, are hereby created a body politic and corporate in fact and in law by the name of the Washington and Western Maryland Railroad Company, and by that name shall have perpetual succession, and shall be able to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded,

Location of road.

defend and be defended, in all courts of law and equity, and may make and have a common seal, and the same alter at their pleasure; and said corporation is hereby authorized to lay out, locate, construct, furnish, maintain, operate, and enjoy a continuous railroad and telegraph line, with all the necessary appurtenances, namely, beginning at a point west of the Aqueduct Bridge, thence westerly between the bank of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Potomac River to the District line at or near the Chain Bridge, as may hereafter be surveyed and agreed on by and between the parties named, or their successors, and the

Proviso.

Tracks to be a public highway.

Commissioners the District of Columbia: Provided, That the tracks of said company shall be deemed and taken to be a public highway, and may be freely used for the passage of cars and motive power of any individual or corporation upon making just compensation for such use, and in case

Compensation.

any dispute shall arise concerning such compensation or manner of use. any party in interest may apply to the Supreme court of the District of Columbia, which court is hereby empowered to fix the amount to be paid for such use. and the mode in which such use may be enjoyed.

Sec. 2. That the capital stock of said corporation shall consist of

Capital stock.

two thousand shares, at a par value of fifty dollars per share each, which shall in all respects be deemed personal property, and shall be transferable in such manner as the bylaws of said corporation shall provide. The persons (or their assigns) hereinbefore named, or a majority thereof, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The first meeting of said incorporators shall be held within twenty days from the passage of this act, in the city of Washington. A notice of said meeting, to be signed by seven of the in- 875 corporators named herein, shall be published for not less than fifteen

Preliminary meeting.

days in two or more newspapers published in the city of Washington. and no other notice of said meeting shall be required. At the first meeting of said incorporators they shall select seven of their number as a board of commissioners of

Commissioners.

the Washington and Western Maryland Railroad Company. Said board of commissioners, as soon as practicable after being selected, shall organize by the choice from its members

Officers.

of a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The said board of commissioners shall cause to be opened books

Subscriptions to stock.

Proviso.

Notice.

in the city of Washington, and to receive subscriptions to the capital stock of said corporation: Provided, That the said board of commissioners shall first give ten days notice

Ten per cent, to be in cash.

of the opening of books for the subscription to the capital stock of said company; and a cash payment of ten per centum of all subscriptions shall be made at the time of subscribing, and it shall be receipted for by the treasurer of said board of commissioners, who shall be a bonded officer in an amount to be fixed by said board of commissioners; and as soon as all of the capital stock of said company shall have been subscribed, and ten per centum paid in on the same to the treasurer of said board of commissioners, then the said board of commissioners shall appoint a time and place for the first meeting of the subscribers to the stock of said company, and shall give notice thereof in two or more newspapers published in the city of Washington, at least five days previous to the day of said meeting: and such subscribers as shall attend the meeting so called, either in person or by lawful proxy, then and there shall elect by ballot seven directors for said corporation: and at such

Election of directors.

election each share of said capital stock shall entitle the owner thereof to one vote. The president and the secretary of the board of Commissioners. and in the case of their absence or inability, any two of the officers of said board, shall act as inspectors of said election, and shall certify under their hands the names of the directors elected at said meeting: and the commissioners, treasurer, and secretary shall then deliver over to said directors all the properties, subscription-books, and other books in their possession, and thereupon the duties of said commissioners shall cease, and thereafter the stockholders shall constitute said body politic and corporate, and said corporation shall be deemed to be completely organized and constituted with all the rights and privileges hereby granted.

Sec. 3. That there shall be seven directors of said corporation, who

Duties of directors.

shall be a board to transact and manage all the affairs of the corporation and exercise all its powers, subject to the control of the stockholders in general meeting. A majority of the board shall be a quorum. They shall be elected annually by the stockholders in general meeting, and shall hold their offices for one year and until their successors shall be elected and qualified. They shall be stockholders of the corporation. They shall be elected under such regulations and supervision as the board of directors or stockholders shall prescribe after the first election.

Sec. 4. That the board of directors shall elect one of their own

President.

number as president of the corporation, and his term of office shall be the same as their own, and he shall exercise such powers as the board or the stockholders shall prescribe.

Sec. 5. That a general meeting of the stockholders shall be held

Annual meeting.

annually, at such time and place as the bylaws shall prescribe; and a general meeting may also be called at any time and place by the board of directors, at least ten days notice thereof being given by advertisement in two or more newspapers published in the city of Washington. In all elections and in the decision of all questions each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for every share of stock held by him or her. A number of stockholders holding a majority of the shares subscribed, and being present in person or represented by proxy, shall be a quorum of a meeting of the stockholders. Stock- 876 holders may vote in person or by proxy, and the form of proxies may

Votes.

be prescribed by the bylaws. Less than a quorum of stockholders may adjourn a meeting from time to time.

Sec. 6. That the board of directors shall have the power to make

Assessments.

Sec. 7. That the said corporation shall have authority to construct,

Construction, etc.

maintain, and work the railroad mentioned in the first section of this act.

Sec. 8. That for transportation on its railroad, or any part thereof,

Maximum charges.

the said corporation shall have a right to charge and collect as toll and transportation charges at rates not exceeding six cents per ton of freight or three cents per passenger for each mile of transportation; but for any distance ten cents may be charged for a passenger and twenty-five cents for any quantity of freight,

Sec. 9. That the said railroad may be constructed with double

Commissioners of District to approve construction.

tracks or single tracks, as the said corporation shall deem proper; and as may be approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia; and said corporation may construct and maintain along

Wharves.

its line, or at the termini of its road, all wharves and other structures and works which shall be necessary for the purpose of its incorporation; but the land which it shall have a right to acquire for the construction of such road and works shall not exceed an to be hereafter agreed on between said corporation and the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 10. That said Washington and Western Maryland Railroad

Bonds.

Company be, and it is hereby, authorized to issue its bonds to aid in the construction and equipment of its railroad to the extent of twenty thousand dollars per mile for each and every mile, and to secure the same by mortgage on its property, rights of way, and all property whatsoever, real, personal, and mixed, including its franchise as a corporation: and as proof and notice of its legal execution and effectual delivery said mortgage shall be filed and recorded in the office of the register of deeds for the District of Columbia:

Provisos. Issuance.

Provided, That no bonds shall be issued until half of the capital stock of said company is paid up in cash, and the stockholders shall be held individually liable for the full amount of stock subscribed by them, respectively, until the same shall have been so paid up in full: Provided further,

Commencement and completion.

That the construction of said road shall be commenced in one year and completed within three years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 11. That the said corporation shall have authority to make

Connections, etc.

contracts, connections, and arrangements with other railroad companies for the thorough transportation of property and passengers, and to make leases, with such connecting railroads.

Sec. 12. That if the corporation cannot agree with the owner for

Procuring right way.

Condemnation Proceedings.

the purchase, use, or occupation of land for the right of way, or land, or gravel, adjacent thereto and required for the construction, enlargement, or repair of any of its works, or if the owner be a married woman, infant, non-compos mentis, or out of the District, the said corporation may apply to the marshal of the District of Columbia, and he shall issue his warrant or summons for a jury to meet on the land at a day therein specified, and being not more than ten or less than five days thereafter.

Sec. 13. That the said United States marshal shall accordingly

Jury of inquest as to value.

summon eighteen disinterested men, not related to either party; and 877 if any of them refuse to attend, he may then summon or call others immediately to make up the number of eighteen. Each party shall have the right, in person or by attorney or agent, if present at the time, to strike off three, and the marshal shall strike off such as shall not be stricken off by the parties until the number shall be reduced to twelve, who shall be a jury.

Sec. 14. That the marshal shall then administer an oath or affirmation

Assessment of value and damages by jury.

to every person of the jury that he will impartially and to the best of his skill and judgment value the laud or other property required by the corporation, and also, if the same be land required for the construction of the said railroad or work, the damage which, the owner will sustain, if any, by the taking of the land for such use. The jury shall accordingly inquire of such value and damage and make report thereof in writing, to be signed by a majority of them all. and setting forth in case of land the boundaries of the land and the estate, interest, or use to be taken by the corporation. Such inquisition and report shall be returned by the marshal to the clerk of the circuit court of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 15. That such inquisition and report shall be confirmed by such

Confirmation by the court.

court unless good cause be shown to the contrary, and when confirmed shall be recorded by the clerk of said court; but for cause the court may set it aside and order another inquisition, or more than one, from time to time, to be conducted in like manner as the first and with like effect until an inquisition

Property to vest in corporation on paying award.

and report shall be confirmed by the court. Upon such confirmation of the first or any subsequent, inquisition and report, and upon payment of the amount fixed in the inquisition to be paid by the corporation, either to the owner or in court, as the court shall order, the said corporation shall be entitled to the property or such estate, interest, or use as shall have been valued and described in the inquisition and report, for the purposes hereinbefore specified; and the corporation shall have the right to take away for its own use any material so valued.

Sec. 16. That Congress reserves to itself the right to alter or repeal

Amenders

tills act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 395.—

An act to restore to the public domain and to regulate the sale and disposition of certain lands east of the Mississippi River in the State of Louisiana.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisiana.

Land in restored to public domain.

That all lands lying in the rear of eighty arpents from and east of the Mississippi River and south of the Bayou Manchac and Amite River, within the limits of townships eight and nine south, of ranges one, two, three, or four east, and township ten south of ranges two. three, and four east, in the late southeastern district in the State of Louisiana, which lands have been reserved from sale because claimed to be embraced within certain French or Spanish land grants, but which have been, or may hereafter be, decided by the courts of the United States not to be legally embraced within any such land grants claimed to have been granted by the French or Spanish Governments within the said limits, shall be restored to the public domain and shall be surveyed;

Surveys.

and that so soon as said surveys shall have been made, all persons who have in good faith settled upon said lands within the limits of said townships at the time of the passage of this act. and who occupy the same, shall be entitled to enter the same, not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres each, under the provisions of the homestead

Homestead entries.

laws, and shall be admitted to make their proofs and complete their titles in the same manner as if the said reservation. because of said grants claimed, had not been made; and all lands embraced within said townships not covered by actual settlers shall be subject to 878 entry, under the provisions of the homestead laws only: Provided,

Provisos.

Lands excepted

That this right of entry shall not extend to any lands within the limits of eighty depth from the Mississippi River, nor to any confirmed land grants within the limits of said townships; And provided further, That all lands disposed of under the provisions of this act shall

Drainage.

be subject to all existing servitudes for drainage recognized by the laws of the State of Louisiana: And provided further, That neither the claimants under this act as homesteaders nor the State of Louisiana

No indemnity.

shall be entitled to indemnity from the United States by reason of the passage hereof or of any action under it. That the provisions of this act shall be and are hereby extended to embrace all settlers upon public lands and for the disposition of all public lands embraced in the grant to Daniel Clark so far as decreed invalid by the Supreme Court of the United States and the unconfirmed Conway claim: Provided, That the provisions of this act shall be limited to the lands claimed by actual settlers for purposes of

District included in this act.

cultivation whose titles are now incomplete, within the limits of the Donaldson and Scott. Daniel Clark, and Conway grants, and that after setting apart to each of said settlers, not to exceed one hundred and sixty acres, the residue of the public lands within said grants shall continue to be, as they are now. a part of the public domain: And provided further

Swamp lands Louisiana.

, that nothing in this act shall preclude the State of Louisiana from enforcing its claim to said residue of public lands under the acts of Congress granting swamp lands to the several States of the Union.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 396.—

An act to regulate the course at the Naval Academy.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Naval Academy.

Division of fourth Class.

That the Academic Board of the Naval Academy shall on or before the thirtieth day of September in each year separate the first class of naval cadets then commencing their fourth year into two divisions, as they may have shown special aptitude for the duties of the respective corps, in the proportion which the aggregate number of vacancies occurring in the preceding fiscal year ending on the thirtieth day of June in the lowest grades of commissioned officers of the line of the Navy and Marine Corps of the

Course of study for line and Marine Corps.

Navy shall bear to the number of vacancies to be supplied from the Academy occurring during the same period in the lowest grade of commissioned officers of the engineer corps of the Navy; and the cadets so assigned to the line and Marine Corps division of the first class shall thereafter pursue a course of study arranged to fit them for service in the line of the Navy, and the cadets so assigned to the Engineer Corps division of the first class shall thereafter pursue a separate course of study arranged to tit

Engineer Corps.

them for service in the Engineer Corps of the Navy. and the cadets shall thereafter. and until final graduation, at the end of their six years’ course, take rank by merit with those in the same division, m

Appointments from graduates.

according to the merit marks; and from the final graduates of the line and Marine Corps division, at the end of their six years’ course, appointments shall be made hereafter as it shall be necessary to fill vacancies in the lowest grades of commissioned officers of the line of the Navy and Marine Corps; and the vacancies in the lowest grades of the commissioned officers of the Engineer Corps of the Navy shall be filled in like manner by appointments from the final graduates of the Engineer division at the end of their six years’ course: Provided,

Proviso.

Appointments not to exceed vacancies occurring.

That no greater number of appointments into the said lowest grades of commissioned officers shall be made each year than shall equal the number of vacancies which shall have occurred in 879 the same grades during the fiscal year then current; such appointments to be made from the final graduates of the year, in the order of merit as determined by the Academic Board of the Naval Academy, the assignment to be made by the Secretary of the Navy upon the recommendation of the Academic Board at the conclusion of the fiscal year then current; but nothing contained herein or in the naval appropriation

Reduction of appointments.

Vol. 22, p. 285.

act of August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, shall reduce the number of appointments of final graduates at the end of their six years course below twelve in each year to the line of the Navy, and not less than two shall be appointed annually to the Engineer Corps of the Navy, nor less than one annually to the Marine Corps; and if the number of vacancies in the lowest grades

Filling vacancies.

aforesaid, occurring in any year shall be greater than the number of final graduates of that year, the surplus vacancies shall be filled from the final graduates of following years, as they shall become available; and it is provided that in addition to the appointments to the Engineer Corps of the Navy hereby authorized, there may also be appointed five Assistant Engineers from the graduates, in the

Five assistant engineers from class of 1886.

order of merit, of the Naval Academy of the class which finished its six years course in June eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to take rank and receive pay only from the date of their appointment; and said Engineer Corps is hereby enlarged for the purpose of the additional appointments hereby authorized.

Sec. 2. That after the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and

Age of admission.

R. S. sec. 1517, p. 261, amended.

eighty-nine, the minimum age of admission of cadets to the Academy shall be fifteen years and the maximum age twenty years.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 397.—

An act to authorize the Natchitoches Railroad Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Red River, in Louisiana.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Natchitoches railroad Company may bridge Red River. La.

That the Natchitoches Railroad Company, a corporation created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Louisiana, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a railroad and wagon bridge

Railway and wagon bridge.

across the Red River at such point as may be selected by the said railroad company in the parish of Natchitoches or in the parish of Red River, the said bridge to be so constructed as not to interfere

Unobstructed navigation.

Draw.

Proviso.

Lawful structure and post-route.

with the navigation of said river, and to be provided with a suitable draw: Provided, That any bridge constructed under this act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known an recognized as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads leading to the said bridge: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of

Postal telegraph.

way for a postal telegraph across said bridge.

Sec. 2 That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be located and built under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe: and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the proposed bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water the direction and strength. 880 of the currents, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War no work upon the bridge shall be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment.

this act at any time; and that if at any time navigation of said river shall in any manner be obstructed or impaired by the said bridge, the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall be

Changes.

his duty, to require the said railroad company to alter and change the said bridge at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment; and if upon reasonable notice to said railroad company to make such change or improvements the said company fails to do so, the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said company, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited; and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to

Free navigation.

secure the free navigation of the river.

Sec. 4. That said company shall be permitted to charge and take

Toll.

such rates of toll for crossing said bridge, as may be reasonable, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 5. That the draw provided for the bridge herein authorized

Opening draws.

to be constructed shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; and said company or corporation shall

Lights, etc.

maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light House Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 6. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches

Compensation.

thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rides and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the

Decision by Secretary of War.

Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties; and if

Commencement and completion.

said bridge is not commenced within three years and completed within five years from the passage of this act the rights and privileges hereby granted shall be null and void.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 398: to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Saint John’s River in the State of Florida. Chapter 398 25 Stat. 880 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 398.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Saint John’s River in the State of Florida.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saint John’s and Halifax River Bridge Company may bridge Saint John’s River at Palatka.

That the Saint John’s and Halifax River Bridge Company be, and is hereby, authorized to construct a bridge over the river Saint John’s, in the county of Putnam and State of Florida, at or near the city of Palatka.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed with a draw, so that

Unobstructed navigation.

a free and unobstructed passage may be secured to all vessels and other watercraft navigating said river.

Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this act, and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or passengers or 881 freight passing over said bridge, than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to the said bridge; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies, and the United States shall have right of way over said bridge for postal

Postal telegraph.

telegraph purposes.

Sec. 4. That the draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable

Opening draw.

signal for the passage of boats, and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or

Lights. etc.

other signals on said bridge as the light-house Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river, and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration

Changes, etc.

of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction, and all such obstructions shall be removed, and alterations made, at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge; Provided,

Proviso.

That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the

Existing laws.

protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt the bridge erected under this act from the operation of the same.

Sec. 5. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains or cars over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for

Compensation.

such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War

Decision of Secretary of War.

upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 6. That any bridge authorized to he constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object, said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawings of said bridge to be erected, for his examination and approval and a map of its location, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject, and in all things shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War, and until said plan and location of said bridge are approved by the Secretary of War. said bridge shall not be commenced or built: and should any change be made in the plan of any bridge authorized to be constructed by this act during the progress of the work of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved, and the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever Congress or the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it, is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 8. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 399: for the establishment of a light house with fog-bell on Oyster-Beds Shoal, in the Hudson River. New York. Chapter 399 25 Stat. 882 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 882

CHAP. 399.—

An act for the establishment of a light house with fog-bell on Oyster-Beds Shoal, in the Hudson River. New York.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hudson River. N. Y.

Light-house established at Oyster-Beds Shoal.

That a light-house with fog-bell be established at or near Oyster-Beds Shoal, in the Hudson River, opposite Rockland Lake Dock, New York, at a cost not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 400: to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River. Chapter 400 25 Stat. 882 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 400.—

An act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky River.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kentucky Mid1and Railway Company may bridge Kentucky River and tributaries.

That the Kentucky Midland Railway Company, a corporation organized under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be and it is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky, and also a bridge or bridges over the tributaries or forks of said river at such point or points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river or its tributaries or forks.

Railway, wagon, and foot bridges.

Said bridge or bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and. at the option of the company by which it or they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot passengers.

Toll

But the rates of toll charged for the passage over said bridge of wagons, vehicles, animals, and foot passengers shall be submitted to the Secretary of War and approved by him before said company shall collect such tolls.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone companies;

Postal telegraph.

and the United. States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location thereof; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be

Changes.

commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and the expense of such change, or of any change required by the Secretary of War in such bridge after its completion shall be paid by the corporation or persons owing or operating said bridge.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

or bridges shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relating to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over

Compensation.

the approaches thereto, upon the payment or reasonable compensation therefor; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or companies desiring to use the same shall fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of

Decision by Secretary of War.

same, all matters of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

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Sec. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 401: to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River between the city of Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas, and Platte County, in the State of Missouri. Chapter 401 25 Stat. 883 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 401.—

An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River between the city of Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas, and Platte County, in the State of Missouri.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leavenworth and Platte County Bridge Company may bridge Missouri River at Leavenworth. Kans.

Ante, p. 691.

That the Leavenworth and Platte County Bridge Company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Kansas, its successors and assigns, be, and are hereby, authorized, to construct and maintain a bridge, and approaches thereto, across the Missouri River between the city of Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas, and Platte County, in the State of Missouri, at some point at least one-fourth of a mile from any other bridge, to be selected consistent with the interests of river navigation. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, wagons, and vehicles of all

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

kinds, steam and street cars, animals, foot-passengers, and for all road travel, for such reasonable rates of toll and under such reasonable

Toll.

rules and regulations as may be prescribed by said corporation, its successors and assigns, and to be approved from time to time by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structure and post-route.

limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or public highways leading to the said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States: and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said

Postal telegraph.

bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That said bridge shall be constructed as a ponton draw

Construction.

Draw.

span bridge, and shall contain a ponton draw-span of not less than four hundred feet in length, which draw-span shall be maintained over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with and the bridge itself at right angles to the current of the river: Provided, also,

Provisos.

Opening draw.

That said draw shall be opened promptly by said company, upon reasonable signal, for the passage of boats and rafts, and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Lighthouse

Lights, etc.

Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river,

Unobstructed navigation.

and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War. obstruct such navigation, he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge: and in case of any litigation

Litigation.

arising from any obstruction, or alleged obstruction, to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the district court of the United States of the State of Kansas in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge 884 may be located: And provided further, That nothing in this act shall be construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now

Existing laws.

existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same: Provided,

Wagon and foot bridge provisions.

That said company may construct a wagon and foot bridge alone, and in case of the construction of a wagon and foot bridge alone the draws shall be of the same length herein provided, and shall be of such construction as shall be approved by the Secretary of War. and shall be subject to all the provisions herein contained in respect to being promptly opened to admit of the unobstructed navigation of said river, and of keeping the same lighted as herein provided in case of railroad and wagon bridge: and in such case the provisions herein in relation to use for railroad purposes shall not apply.

Sec. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by railroad companies.

shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railroad trains or cars over the same, and over the

Compensation.

approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all

Decision by Secretary of War.

matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 5. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this,

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one-half mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject: and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.

Sec. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved. And the right to require any changes in said structure, or its entire removal, at the expense of the owners thereof, whenever the Secretary of War shall decide that the public interest requires it. is also expressly reserved.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 402: to amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River, in the Choctaw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas.” Chapter 402 25 Stat. 884 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 402.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River, in the Choctaw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas.”

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridge across Poteau River. Ind. Ter.

Ante, p. 184.

That an act entitled “An act to authorize the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River, in the Choctaw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas,” approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, be amended as follows:

“That the district court of the United States for the western district

Jurisdiction in litigation.

of Arkansas, or such other court of the United States as may 885 have jurisdiction over the Indian Territory in which such bridge is located, shall have jurisdiction over all controversies arising between the said Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company and the Choctaw tribe of Indians; and said court shall have like jurisdiction without reference to the amount in controversy over all controversies arising between the individual members of said nation or tribe of Indians and said bridge company; and, also, over all controversies which may arise between the stockholders of said company, and the company between the stockholders: and the civil jurisdiction of said courts is hereby extended within the limits of said Indian Nation without distinction

Civil jurisdiction of courts extended.

as to citizenship of the parties so far as the same may be necessary to carry out the pro visions of this act.”

Sec. 2. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 403: to approve and ratify the construction by the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company of the bridge over the Red River at Shreveport, Louisiana, and the bridge over the Ouachita River at Monroe. Louisiana. and to authorize said railroad company to maintain said bridges over said waterways, subject to certain stipulations and conditions. Chapter 403 25 Stat. 885 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 403.—

An act to approve and ratify the construction by the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company of the bridge over the Red River at Shreveport, Louisiana, and the bridge over the Ouachita River at Monroe. Louisiana. and to authorize said railroad company to maintain said bridges over said waterways, subject to certain stipulations and conditions.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Construction of bridges by Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company across Red River at Shreveport, La., and Ouachita River at Monroe, La., ratified.

That the construction by the Vicksburg. Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation owning and operating a railroad in northern Louisiana from a point on the Mississippi River opposite the city of Vicksburg. Mississippi, to Shreveport, Louisiana, of the bridge over the Red River at Shreveport, Louisiana, and the bridge over the Ouachita River at Monroe, Louisiana, be, and the same hereby is, approved and ratified, subject to the stipulations and conditions hereinafter set forth.

Sec. 2. That said bridges so long as maintained according to the

Lawful structures and poet-routes.

limitations of this act shall be lawful structures, and shall be known and recognized as post-routes, and the same are hereby declared to be post-routes, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, or for through passengers or freight passing over the same than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads leading to said bridges; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridges for a postal

Postal telegraph.

telegraph.

Sec. 3. That said bridges shall always be provided with a suitable draw, and shall be maintained by said railroad company, and at its

Draws.

expense, so as not to interfere with the navigation of said rivers, and in such way as to render navigation through the same free, easy, and unobstructed.

Sec. 4. That said bridges shall be under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said rivers as the Secretary

Security of navigation.

of War shall prescribe, and the present plan and structure of said bridges shall not be altered or changed except by consent of the Secretary of War, and with his approval of the proposed change or alteration.

Sec. 5. That Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal

Amendment, etc.

this act at any time; and that if at any time navigation of the said rivers shall in any manner be obstructed or impaired by the said bridges the Secretary of War shall have authority, and it shall be his duty, to require the said railroad company to alter and change

Changes.

the said bridges, at its own expense, in such manner as may be proper to secure free and complete navigation without impediment; and if upon reasonable notice to said railroad company to make such change 886 or improvements the said company fails to do so. the Secretary of War shall have authority to make the same at the expense of said

Removing obstructions to navigation.

company, and all the rights conferred by this act shall be forfeited: and Congress shall have power to do any and all things necessary to secure the free navigation of the rivers; and the said railroad company in owning, operating and maintaining said bridges, shall be subject to the provisions and penalties prescribed in sections nine and ten of an act entitled “An act making

Laws. 1st sess. 50th Cong., p. 425.

appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes,” which was received by the President of the United States July thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, became a law without his approval.

Sec. 6. That the draw provided for the said bridges shall be opened

Opening draw.

promptly, upon reasonable signal, for the passing of boats; and said railroad company shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till

Lights, etc.

sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridges as the Lighthouse Board shall prescribe.

Sec. 7. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge

Use by other companies.

Compensation.

and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in

Decision by Secretary of War.

using said bridge, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War, upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 8. That on the failure of the said railroad company to obey

Litigation.

this act and to conform to the provisions thereof any municipal corporation adjacent to said bridges, or interested in the enforcement of this act, or any other corporation, person, or persons injuriously affected by such failure, may institute suit against said railroad company, by mandamus or other appropriate proceedings, in the circuit court of the United States within the jurisdiction of which said bridges are located, in the name of the United States, upon the relation of the party complaining, to enforce the provisions of this act. Such suit shall be brought by the United States district attorney for the district within which said bridges are situated, and said court shall have full power by its judgment and decree to compel said railroad company to comply with the provisions of this law.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 404: making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service and for other purposes. Chapter 404 25 Stat. 886 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 404.—

An act making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fortifications appropriations.

That the sums of money herein provided for be, and the same are hereby, appropriated. out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,

Under supervision of Board.

Ante, p. 489.

to be expended under the direct supervision of the Board of Ordnance and Fortification, created by the fortification appropriation act approved September twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and in the manner prescribed by said act. namely:

Preservation and Repair of Fortifications: For the protection.

Preservation and repair.

preservation, and repair of fortifications, one hundred thousand dollars.

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For preparation of plans for fortifications, five thousand dollars.

Plans.

Torpedoes for Harbor Defense: For the purchase of submarine

Torpedoes.

mines and necessary appliances to operate them for closing the channels leading to our principal seaports, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

For needful casemates and cable galleries to render it possible to operate submarine mines, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For continuing torpedo experiments and for practical instruction of engineer troops in the details of. the service, thirty thousand dollars. For the purchase of movable submarine torpedoes, in the discretion of the board on ordnance and fortifications, fifty thousand dollars. For torpedo-shed at San Francisco Harbor, twenty-two thousand dollars.

Armament of Fortifications: For the finishing and assembling

Steel guns.

of eight-inch, ten-inch, and twelve-inch steel guns made from forgings procured under the act of September twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, thirty-five thousand dollars.

For the purchase of steel forgings for field and siege cannon, as follows: For steel forgings for not less than t twenty-four three and six-tenths

Steel forgings.

inch field guns, twenty-four thousand dollars; For steel forgings for not less than ten five-inch siege guns, twenty thousand dollars; For steel forgings for not less than ten seven-inch siege howitzers, eighteen thousand dollars: For steel forgings for not less than sixteen three and six-tenths inch field mortars, two thousand dollars; For manufacture of field and siege cannon (finishing and assembling)

Field and siege guns

within the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, fourteen thousand dollars; in all, seventy-eight thousand dollars.

For the test of experimental guns procured under the act of September

Tests, etc.

twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, namely, for one ten-inch wire wound gun. steel, twenty-eight thousand dollars; for one twelve-inch gun, steel hooped, thirty-nine thousand five hundred dollars; for procuring one ten-inch disappearing gun-carriage, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars; for gun platforms at proving ground, six thousand five hundred dollars; for projectiles for field, siege, and seacoast guns for issue to the service, twenty-eight thousand five hundred dollars; for siege-gun powder for issue to the service, seven thousand dollars; for fuzzes and implements for issue to the service, two thousand dollars; in all. one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

For the alteration of barbette carriages for ten-inch smooth-bore

Alterations, etc.

guns to adapt them to the service of eight-inch muzzle-loading converted rifles, fifty-four thousand dollars; for the alteration of barbette carriages for fifteen-inch smooth-bore guns to adapt them to present service conditions, forty-six thousand dollars, in all one hundred thousand dollars. For the manufacture of carriages for twelve-inch breech-loading

Carriages.

rifled mortars, procured under the act of September twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred thousand dollars. For the manufacture of forty caissons and ten combined battery

Caissons, etc.

wagons and forges for three and two-tenths inch field guns, forty-three thousand two hundred and seventy-four dollars. For procuring the necessary instruments and other materials and

Artillery practice.

for the proper installation of instruments for conducting the annual heavy artillery practice of the Army, twenty thousand dollars.

For repairs and improvements at the Ordnance Proving Ground

Proving ground, Sandy Hook. X. J.

Repairs, etc.

. Sandy Hook, New Jersey, namely: Repairing dock and dredging, five 888 thousand five hundred dollars; relaying roads and walks, three thousand eight hundred dollars; repairs to officers’ quarters, two thousand dollars; repairs to foreman’s and soldiers quarters, two thousand six hundred dollars: repairs to office, five hundred dollars: repairs to shops and storehouses, one thousand dollars; machinery for shops four thousand dollars; clearing ground about ranges, six hundred dollars; laying narrow gauge tramway to proof butts and targets, five thousand three hundred and twenty dollars; in all, twenty-five thousand three hundred and twenty dollars: Provided, That all material purchased under this act shall be of American manufacture.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 405: to divide a portion of the reservation of the Sioux Nation of Indians in Dakota into separate reservations and to secure the relinquishment of the Indian title to the remainder, and for other purposes. Chapter 405 25 Stat. 888 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 405.—

An act to divide a portion of the reservation of the Sioux Nation of Indians in Dakota into separate reservations and to secure the relinquishment of the Indian title to the remainder, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sioux Indian Reservation. Dakota.

Subdivision of.

Ante, p. 94.

That the following tract of land, being a part of the Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at

Pine Ridge Reservation.

Boundaries.

Dakota.

the Pine Ridge Agency, in the Territory of Dakota, namely: Beginning at the intersection of the one hundred and third meridian of longitude with the northern boundary of the State of Nebraska; thence north along said meridian to the South Fork of Cheyenne River, and down said stream to the mouth of Battle Creek; thence due east to White River: thence down White River to the mouth of Black Pipe Creek on White River; thence due south to said north line of the State of Nebraska: thence west on said north line to the place of beginning. Also, the following tract of land situate in the State of

Nebraska.

Nebraska, namely: Beginning at a point on the boundary-line between the State of Nebraska and the Territory of Dakota where the range line between ranges forty-four and forty-five west of the sixth principal meridian, in the Territory of Dakota, intersects said boundary-line; thence east along said boundary-line five miles; thence due south five miles; thence due west ten miles; thence due north to said boundary-line; thence due east along said boundary-line to the place

Proviso.

Nebraska lands.

of beginning: Provided, That the said tract of land in the State of Nebraska shall be reserved, by Executive order, only so long as it may be needed for the use and protection of the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Pine Ridge Agency.

Sec. 2. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Rosebud Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Rosebud Agency, in said

Boundaries.

Territory of Dakota, namely: Commencing in the middle of the main channel of the Missouri River at the intersection of the south line of Brule County; thence down said middle of the main channel of said river to the intersection of the ninety-ninth degree of west longitude from Greenwich; thence due south to the forty-third parallel of latitude; thence west along said parallel to a point due south from the mouth of Black Pipe Creek; thence due north to the mouth of Black Pike Creek; thence down White River to a point intersecting the west line of Gregory County extended north; thence south on said extended west line of Gregory County to the intersection of the south line of Brule County extended west; thence due east on said south line of Brule County extended to the point of beginning in the Missouri River, including entirely within said reservation all islands, if any, in said river.

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Sec. 3. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Standing Rock Reservation.

Boundaries.

of the main channel of the Missouri River, opposite the mouth of Cannon Ball River; thence down said center of the main channel to a point ten miles north of the mouth of the Moreau River, including also within said reservation all island, if any, in said river; thence due west to the one hundred and second degree of west longitude from Greenwich; thence north along said meridian to its intersection with the South Branch of Cannon Ball River, also known as Cedar Creek; thence down said South Branch of Cannon Ball River to its intersection with the main Cannon Ball River, and down said main Cannon Ball River to the center of the main channel of the Missouri River at the place of beginning.

Sec. 4. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Cheyenne River Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Cheyenne River Agency, in the said Territory of Dakota, namely: Beginning at a point in the center

Boundaries.

of the main channel of the Missouri River, ten miles north of the mouth of the Moreau River, said point being the southeastern corner of the Standing Rock Reservation; thence down said center of the main channel of the Missouri River, including also entirely within said reservation all islands, if any, in said river, to a point opposite the mouth of the Cheyenne River; thence west to said Cheyenne River, and up the same to its intersection with the one hundred and second meridian of longitude; thence north along said meridian to its intersection with a line due west from a point in the Missouri River ten miles north of the mouth of the Moreau River; thence due east to the place of beginning.

Sec. 5. That the following tract of land, being a part of the said

Lower Brule Reservation.

Great Reservation of the Sioux Nation, in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Lower Brule Agency, in said Territory of Dakota, namely: Beginning on the Missouri River at

Boundaries.

Old Fort George; thence running due west to the western boundary of Presho County; thence running south on said western boundary to the fourth degree of latitude; thence on said forty-fourth degree of latitude to western boundary of township number seventy-two; thence south on said township western line to an intersecting line running due west from Fort Lookout; thence eastwardly on said line to the center of the main channel of the Missouri River at Fort Lookout; thence north in the center of the main channel of the said river to the original starting point.

Sec. 6. That the following tract of land, being a part of the Great

Crow Creek Reservation.

Reservation of the Sioux Nation in the Territory of Dakota, is hereby set apart for a permanent reservation for the Indians receiving rations and annuities at the Crow Creek Agency, in said Territory of Dakota, namely: The whole of township one hundred and six, range seventy; township one hundred and seven, range seventy-one;

Boundaries.

township one hundred and eight, range seventy-one; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-two; township one hundred and nine, range seventy-two, and the south half of township one hundred and nine, range seventy-one, and all except sections one. two, three, four, nine, ten. eleven, and twelve of township one hundred and seven, range seventy, and such parts as lie on the east or left bank of the Missouri River, of the following townships, namely: Township one hundred and six, range seventy-one; township one hundred and seven, range seventy-two; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-three; 890 township one hundred and eight, range seventy-four; township one hundred and eight, range seventy-five: township one hundred and eight, range seventy-six; township one hundred and nine, range seventy-three; township one hundred and nine, range seventy-four; south half of township one hundred and nine, range seventy-five, and township one hundred and seven, range seventy-three; also the west half of township one hundred and six, range sixty-nine, and sections sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two, and thirty-three, of township one hundred and seven, range sixty-nine.

Sec. 7. That each member of the Santee Sioux tribe of Indians now

Santee Sioux in Nebraska.

occupying a reservation in the State of Nebraska not having already taken allotments shall be entitled to allotments upon said reserve in

Allotment of lands to.

Nebraska as follows: To each head of a family, one-quarter of a section; to each single person over eighteen years of age, one-eighth of a section: to each orphan child under eighteen years, one-eighth of a section; to each other person under eighteen years of age now living, one-sixteenth of a section; with title thereto in accordance with the provisions of article six of the treaty concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and the agreement with said San-tee Sioux approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, and rights under the same in all other respects conforming to this act. And said

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Santee Sioux shall be entitled to all other benefits under this act in the same manner and with the same conditions as if they were residents upon, said Sioux Reservation,

Proviso.

receiving rations at one of the agencies herein named: Provided, That all allotments heretofore made to said Santee Sioux in Nebraska are

Former allotments confirmed.

hereby ratified and confirmed; and each member of the Flandreau band of Sioux Indians is hereby authorized to take allotments on the Great Sioux Reservation, or in lieu therefor shall be paid at the rate of one dollar per acre for the land to which, they would be entitled, to be paid out of the proceeds of lands relinquished under this act, which shall be used under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior; and said Flandreau band of Sioux Indians is in all other respects entitled to the benefits of this act the same as if receiving rations and annuities at any of the agencies aforesaid.

Sec. 8. That the President is hereby authorized and required,

Indians to receive

whenever in his opinion any reservation of such Indians, or

lands in severalty when civilized.

any part thereof, is advantageous for agricultural or grazing purposes, and the progress in civilization of the Indians receiving rations on either or any of said reservations shall be such as to encourage the belief that an allotment in severalty to such Indians, or any

Allotment.

of them, would be for the best interest of said Indians, to

Increased.

cause said reservation, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be surveyed, or resurveyed, and to allot the lands in said reservation in severalty to the Indians located thereon as aforesaid, in quantities as follows: To each head of a family, three hundred and twenty acres; to each single person over eighteen years of age, one-fourth of a section; to each orphan child under eighteen years of age, one-fourth of a section; and to each other person under eighteen years now living, or who may be born prior to the date of the order of the President directing an allotment of the lands embraced in any reservation, one-eighth of a section. In case there is not sufficient land in either of said Reservations to allot lands to each individual of the classes above named in quantities as above provided, the lands embraced in such Reservation or reservations snail be allotted to each individual of each of said classes pro rata in accordance with the provisions of this act:

Proviso.

Provided, That where the lands on any reservation are

Grazing lands.

mainly valuable for grazing purposes, an additional allotment of such grazing lands, in quantities as above provided, shall be made to each individual; or in case any two or more Indians who may be entitled to allotments shall so agree, the President may assign the grazing lands 891 to which they may be entitled to them in one tract, and to be held and used in common.

Sec. 9. That all allotments set apart under the provisions of this

Selections to be made by Indians.

act shall be selected by the Indians, heads of families selecting for their minor children, and the agents shall select for each orphan child, and in such manner as to embrace the improvements of the Indians making the selection. Where the improvements of two or more Indians have been made on the same legal subdivision of land, unless they shall otherwise agree, a provisional line may be run dividing said lauds between them, and the amount to which each is entitled shall be equalized in the assignment of the remainder of the land to which they are entitled under this act: Provided, That if any

Provisos.

Selections to be made within five years.

one entitled to an allotment shall fail to make a selection within five years after the President shall direct that allotments may be made on a particular reservation, the Secretary of the Interior may direct the agent of such tribe or band, if such there be, and if there be no agent, then a special agent appointed for that purpose, to make a selection for such Indian, which selection shall be allotted as in cases where selections are made by the Indians, and patents shall issue in like manner: Provided, That these sections as to the allotments shall not be compulsory without the consent of the majority

Not compulsory.

of the adult members of the tribe, except that the allotments shall be made as provided for the orphans.

Sec. 10. That the allotments provided for in this act shall be made

Special agents to make allotments.

by special agents appointed by the President for such purpose, and the agents in charge of the respective reservations on which the allotments are directed to be made, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may from time to time prescribe, and shall be certified by such agents to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in duplicate, one copy to be retained in the Indian Office and the other to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Interior for his action, and to be deposited in the General Land Office.

Sec. 11. That upon the approval of the allotments provided for in

Patents to issue.

Lands held in trust for twenty-five years.

the sole use and benefit of the Indian to whom such allotment shall have been made, or in case of his decease, of his heirs according to the laws of the State or Territory where such land is located, and that at the expiration of said period the United States will convey the same by patent to said Indian, or his heirs, as aforesaid, in fee, discharged of said trust and free of all charge or incumbrance whatsoever, and patents shall issue accordingly. And each and every allottee under this act shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges

Citizenship. etc.

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and be subject to all the provisions of section six of the act approved February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians and for other purposes.” Provided, That the President of the United States may

Provisos

in any case, in his discretion, extend the period by a term not exceeding

Extending trust period.

ten years; and if any lease or conveyance shall be made of the lands set apart and allotted as herein provided, or any contract made touching the same, before the expiration of the time above mentioned, such lease or conveyance or contract shall be absolutely null and void: Provided further, That the law of descent and partition in force in the State or Territory where the lands may be situated shall apply thereto after patents

State or Territory law to regulate descent. etc.

therefor have been executed and delivered. Each of the patents aforesaid shall be recorded in the General Land Office, and afterward delivered, free of charge, to the allottee entitled thereto.

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Sec. 12. That at any time after lands have been allotted to all the

Purchase of lands not allotted.

Indians of any tribe as herein provided, or sooner, if in the opinion of the President it shall be for the best interests of said tribe, it shall be lawful for the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with such Indian tribe for the purchase and release by said tribe, in conformity with the treaty or statute under which such reservation is held of such portions of its reservation not allotted as such tribe shall, from time to time, consent to sell, on such terms and conditions as shall be considered just and equitable between the United States and said tribe of Indians, which purchase shall not be complete until ratified

Proviso.

by Congress: Provided, however, That all lands adapted to agriculture. with or without irrigation, so sold or released to the United

To be held for actual settlers.

States by any Indian tribe shall be held by the United States for the sole purpose of securing homes to actual settlers, and shall be disposed of by the United States to actual and bonafide settlers only in tracts not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres to any one person, on such terms as Congress shall prescribe, subject to grants which Congress may make in aid of education: And provided further, That no patents shall issue therefor except to the person so taking the same as and for a homestead, or his heirs, and after the

Homestead patents.

expiration of five years’ occupancy thereof as such homestead; and any conveyance of said lands so taken as a homestead, or any contract touching the same, or lien thereon, created prior to the date of such patent, shall be null and void.

Purchase money.

And the sums agreed to be paid by the United States as purchase money for any portion of any such reservation shall be held in the Treasury of the United States for the sole use of the tribe or tribes of Indians to whom such Reservation belonged; and the same, with interest thereon at five per centum per annum, shall be at all times subject to appropriation by Congress for the education and civilization of such tribe or tribes

Record of patents.

of Indians, or the members thereof. The patents aforesaid shall be recorded in the General Land Office, and afterward, delivered, free of charge, to the allottee entitled thereto.

Sec. 13. That any Indian receiving and entitled to rations and annuities

Indians not residing on new reservations.

Allotment to Poncas.

agent at the agency to which he belongs, have the allotment to which he would be otherwise entitled on one of said separate reservations upon the land where such Indian may then reside, such allotment in all other respects to conform to the allotments hereinbefore provided. Each member of the Ponca tribe of Indians now occupying a part of the old Ponca Reservation, within the limits of the said Great Sioux Reservation, shall be entitled to allotments upon said old Ponca

Increased.

Reservation as follows: To each head of a family, three hundred and

Ante, p. 99.

twenty acres; to each single person over eighteen years of age, one-fourth of a section; to each orphan child under eighteen years of age, one-fourth of a section; and to each other person under eighteen y ears of age now living, one-eighth of a section, with title thereto and rights under the same in all other respects conforming to this act. And said Poncas shall be entitled to alt other benefits under this act in the same manner and with the same conditions as if they were a part of the Sioux Nation receiving rations at one of the agencies herein named. When allotments to the Ponca tribe of Indians and to such other Indians as

Lands in Nebraska.

allotments are provided for by this act shall have been made upon that portion of said reservation which is described in the act entitled “An act to extend the northern

Vol. 22, p. 36.

boundary of the State of Nebraska,” approved March twenty-eighth, eighteen 893 hundred and eighty-two, the President shall, in pursuance of said act, declare that the Indian title is extinguished to all lands described in

Indian title extinguished.

said act not so allotted hereunder, and thereupon all of said land not so allotted and included in said act of March twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, shall be open to settlement as provided in this act: Provided, That the allotments to Ponca and other Indians

Proviso.

Time tor allotments.

authorized by this act to be made upon the land described in the said act entitled “An act to extend the northern boundary of the State of Nebraska,” shall be made within six months from the time this act shall take effect.

Sec. 14. That in cases where the use of water for irrigation is necessary

Irrigation.

Sec. 15. That if any Indian has. under and in conformity with the

Ratification of prior allotments.

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provisions of the treaty with the Great Sioux Nation concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and proclaimed by the President February twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, or any existing law, taken allotments of land within or without the limits of any of the separate reservations established by this act, such allotments are hereby ratified and made valid, and such Indian is entitled to a patent therefor in conformity with the provisions of said treaty and existing law and of the provisions of this act in relation to patents for individual allotments.

Sec. 16. That the acceptance of this act by the Indians in manner and

Acceptance of this act to release Indian titles.

form as required by the said treaty concluded between the different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians and the United States. April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and proclaimed by the President February twenty fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, as hereinafter provided, shall be taken and held to be a release of all title on the part of the Indians receiving rations and annuities on each of the said separate reservations, to the lands described in each of the other separate reservations so created, and shall be held to confirm in the Indians entitled to receive rations at each of said separate reservations, respectively, to their separate and exclusive use and benefit, all the title and interest of every name and nature secured therein to the different bands of the Sioux Nation by said treaty of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty eight. This release shall not affect the title of any individual Indian to his

Titles of individual Indians unaffected.

separate allotment on land not included in any of said separate Reservations provided for in this act, which title is hereby confirmed, nor any agreement heretofore made with the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad Company or the Dakota Central Railroad Company for a right of way through said reservation; and

Rights of way.

for any lands acquired by any such agreement to be used in connection therewith, except as hereinafter provided; but the Chicago. Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway Company and the Dakota Central Railroad Company shall, respectively, have the right to take and use, prior to any white person, and to any corporation, the right of way provided for in said agreements, with not to exceed twenty acres of land in addition to the right of way, for stations for every ten miles of road; and said companies shall also, respectively, have the right to take and use for right of way, sidetrack, depot and station privileges, machine-shop, freight-house, round house, and yard facilities, prior to any white person, and to any corporation or association, so much or the two separate sections of land embraced in said agreements; also, the former company so much of the one hun- 894 dred and eighty-eight acres, and the latter company so much of the seventy five acres, on the east side of the Missouri River, likewise embraced in said agreements, as the Secretary of the Interior shall decide to have been agreed upon and paid for by said railroad, and to be reasonably necessary upon each side of said river for approaches to the bridge of each of said companies to be constructed across the river, for right of way, sidetrack, depot and station privileges, machine-shop, freight house, roundhouse, and yard facilities, and

Provisos.

Payments by railroad companies.

no more: Provided, That the said railway companies shall have made the payments according to the terms of said agreements for each mile of right of way and each acre of land for railway purposes, which said companies take and use under the prolusions of this act, and shall satisfy the Secretary of the Interior to that effect: Provided further,

To be used for railway purposes only.

That no part of the lands herein authorized to be taken shall be sold or conveyed except by way of sale of, or mortgage of the railway itself. Nor shall any of said lands be used directly or indirectly for town site purposes, it being the intention hereof that said lands shall be held for general railway uses and purposes only, including stock yards, warehouses, elevators, terminal and other facilities of and for said railways: but nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent any such railroad company from building upon such lands houses for the accommodation or residence of their employees, or leasing grounds contiguous to its tracks for warehouse or elevator purposes connected with said railways: And provided further,

Payments.

That said payments shall be made and said conditions performed within six month after this act shall take effect: And provided further,

Locations to be made In nine months.

That said railway companies and each of them shall, within nine months after this act takes effect, definitely locate their respective lines of road, including all station grounds and terminals across and upon the lands of said reservation designated in said agreements, and shall also, within the said period of nine months, file with the Secretary of the Interior a map of such definite location, specifying clearly the line of road the several station grounds and the amount of land required for railway purposes, as herein specified, of the said separate sections of land and said tracts of one hundred and eighty-eight acres and seventy five acres, and the Secretary of the Interior shall, within three months after the filing of such map, designate the particular portions of said sections and of said tracts of land which the said railway companies respectively may take and hold under the provisions of this act for railway

Construction and Completion of road.

purposes. And the said railway companies, and each of them shall, within three years after this act takes effect, construct, complete, and put in operation their said lines of road; and in case the said lines of road are not definitely located and maps of location filed within the periods hereinbefore provided, or in case the said lines of road are not constructed, completed, and put in operation within the time herein provided, then, and in either case, the lands granted for right of way, station grounds, or other railway purposes, as in this act provided,

Forfeiture.

shall, without any further act or ceremony be declared by proclamation of the President forfeited, and shall, without entry or further action on the part of the United States, revert to the United States and be subject to entry under the other provisions of this act: and whenever such forfeiture occurs the Secretary of the Interior shall ascertain the fact and give due notice thereof to the local land officers, and thereupon the lands so forfeited shall be open to homestead entry under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 17. That it is hereby enacted that the seventh article of the

Schools, etc.

Vol. 15, p. 638.

said treaty of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, securing to said Indians the benefits of education, subject to such modifications as Congress shall deem most effective to secure to said Indians equivalent benefits of such education, shall continue in force for twenty years from and after the time this act shall take effect; 895 and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to purchase, from time to time, for the use of said Indians, such and

Purchase of cattle.

so many American breeding cows of good quality, not exceeding twenty-five thousand in number, and bulls of like quality, not exceeding one thousand in number, as in his judgment can be under regulations furnished by him, cared for and preserved, with their increase, by said Indians: Provided, That each head of family or

Provisos.

Allotment of stock.

single person over the age of eighteen years, who shall have or may hereafter take his or her allotment of land in severalty, shall be provided with two milch cows, one pair of oxens, with yoke and chain, or two mares and one set of harness in lieu of said oxen, yoke and chain, as the Secretary of the Interior may deem advisable, and they shall also receive one plow, one wagon, one harrow, one hoe, one axe, and one pitchfork, all suitable to the work

Punishment for trading, etc.

they may have to do, and also fifty dollars in cash: to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior in aiding such Indians to erect a house and other buildings suitable for residence or the improvement of his allotment; no sales, barters or bargains shall be made by any person other than said I

Seed, etc.

ndians with each other, of any of the personal property hereinbefore provided for and any violation of this provision shall be deemed a misdemeanor and punished by fine not exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both in the discretion of the court; That for two years the necessary seeds shall be provided to plant five acres of ground into different crops, if so much can be used, and provided that in the purchase of such seed preference shall be given to Indians who may have raised the same for sale, and so much money as shall be necessary for this purpose is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; and in addition thereto there shall be set apart, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. the sum of three millions of dollars, which said sum shall be deposited in the Treasury of the

Appropriation for permanent fund.

United States to the credit of the Sioux Nation of Indians as a permanent fund, the interest of which, at five per centum per annum, shall be appropriated, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, to the use of the Indians receiving rations and annuities upon the reservations created by this act. in proportion to the numbers that shall so receive rations and annuities at the time this act takes effect, as follows: One-half

Distribution of interest.

of said interest shall be so expended for the promotion of industrial and other suitable education among said Indians, and the other half thereof in such manner and for such purposes, including reasonable cash payments per capita as, in the judgment of said Secretary, shall, from time to time, most contribute to the advancement of said Indians in civilization and self-support; and the Santee Sioux, the Flandreau Sioux, and the Ponca Indians shall be included in the benefits of said permanent fund, as provided in sections seven and thirteen of this act: Provided, That after the Government has been reimbursed for the money expended for said Indians under the provisions of this act, the Secretary of the Interior may. in his discretion, expend, in addition to the interest of the permanent fund, not to exceed ten per centum per annum of the principal of said fund in the employment of farmers and in the purchase of agricultural implements, teams,

Employment of farmers, etc.

seeds, including reasonable cash payments per capita, and other articles necessary to assist them in agricultural pursuits, and he shall report to Congress in detail each year his doings hereunder. And at

Final distribution.

the end of fifty years from the passage of this act. said fund shall be expended for the purpose of promoting education, civilization, and self-support among said Indians, or otherwise distributed among them as Congress shall from time to time thereafter determine.

Sec. 18. That if any land in said Great Sioux Reservation is now

Lands occupied for religious purposes.

occupied and used by any religious society for the purpose of missionary or educational work among said Indians, whether situate 896 outside of or within the lines of any reservation constituted by this act. or if any such land is so occupied upon the Santee Sioux Reservation, in Nebraska, the exclusive occupation and use of said land, not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres in any one tract, is hereby, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, granted to any such society so long as the same shall be occupied and used by such society for educational and missionary work among said Indians; and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to give to such religious society patent of such tract of land to the legal effect aforesaid; and for the purpose of such educational or missionary work any such society may purchase, upon any of the Reservation’s herein created, any land not exceeding in any one tract one hundred and sixty acres, not interfering with the title in severalty of any Indian, and with the approval of and upon such terms, not exceeding one dollar and twenty-five cents an acre, as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior. And the Santee Normal

Santee Normal Training School.

Training School may, in like manner, purchase for such educational or missionary work on the Santee Reservation, in addition to the foregoing, in such location and quantity, not exceeding three hundred and twenty acres, as shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 19. That all the provisions of the said treaty with the different

Treaty provisions not conflicting continued.

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Sec. 20. That the Secretary of the Interior shall cause to be

schoolhouses.

erected not less than thirty schoolhouses, and more, if found necessary, on the different reservations, at such points as he shall think for the best interest of the Indians, but at such distance only as will enable as many as possible attending schools to return home nights,

Proviso.

White children.

as white children do attending district schools: And provided, That any white children residing in the neighborhood are entitled to attend the said school on such terms as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe.

Sec. 21. That all the lands in the Great Sioux Reservation outside

Lands outside of separate reservations restored to public domain.

Exceptions.

R. S., sec. 2301, p. 421.

of the separate reservations herein described are hereby restored to the public domain, except American Island, Farm Island, and Niobrara Island, and shall be disposed of by the United States to actual settlers only, under the provisions of the homestead law (except section two thousand three hundred and one thereof) and under the law

Proviso.

Price increased.

relating to town-sites: Provided, That each settler, under and in accordance with the provisions of said homestead acts, shall pay to the United States, for the land so taken by him. in addition to the fees provided by law, the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre for all lands disposed of within the first three years after the taking effect of this act, and the sum of seventy-five cents per acre for all lands disposed of within the next two years following thereafter, and fifty cents per acre for the residue of the lauds then undisposed of, and shall be entitled to a patent therefor according to said homestead laws, and after the full payment of said sums: but the rights of honorably discharged Union soldiers and sailors in the late

Soldiers’ homesteads.

R. S., secs. 2304, 2305, p. 422.

Lands unsold to be bought by Government.

civil war as defined and described in sections twenty-three hundred and four and twenty-three hundred and five of the Revised Statutes of the United States, shall not be abridged, except as to said sums: Provided, That all lands herein opened to settlement under this act remaining undisposed of at the end of ten years from the taking effect of this act shall be taken and accepted by the United States and paid for by said United States at fifty cents per acre, which 897 amount shall be added to and credited to said Indians as part of their permanent fund, and said lands shall thereafter be part of the public domain of the United States, to be disposed of under the homestead laws of the United States, and the provisions of this act; and any conveyance of said lands so taken as a homestead, or any contract touching the same, or lien thereon, created prior to the date of final entry, shall be null and void: Provided, That there shall be reserved public highways four rods wide around every section of

Highways, etc.

land allotted, or opened to settlement by this act. the section lines being the center of said highways; but no deduction shall be made in the amount to be paid for each quarter-section of land by reason of such reservation. But if the said highway shall be vacated by any competent authority the title to the respective strips shall inure to the then owner of the tract of which it formed a part by the original survey. And provided further, That nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to affect the right of Congress or of the government of Dakota to establish public highways, or to grant to railroad companies the right of way through said lands, or to exclude the said lands, or any thereof, from the operation of the general laws of the United States now in force granting to railway companies the right of way and depot grounds over and upon the public lands, American Island, an island in the Missouri River,

American Island donated to Chamberlain, Dak., for a public park.

near Chamberlain, in the Territory of Dakota, and now a part of the Sioux Reservation, is hereby donated to the said city of Chamberlain: Provided further, That said city of Chamberlain shall formally accept the same within one year from the passage of this act. upon the express condition that the same shall be preserved and used for all time entire as a public park, and for no other purpose, to which all persons shall have free access; and said city shall have authority to adopt all proper rules and regulations for the improvement and care of said park; and upon the failure of any of said conditions the said island shall revert to the United States, to be disposed of by future legislation only. Farm Island, an island in the

Farm Island donated to Pierre, Dak., for a public park.

Missouri River near Pierre, in the Territory of Dakota, and now a part of the Sioux Reservation, is hereby donated to the said city of Pierre: Provided further, That said city of Pierre shall formally accept the same within one year from the passage of this act, upon the express condition that the same shall be preserved and used for all time entire as a public park, and for no other purpose, to which all persons shall have free access; and said city shall have authority to adopt all proper rules and regulations for the improvement and care of said park; and upon the failure of any of said conditions the said island shall revert to the United States, to be disposed of by future legislation only. Niobrara Island, an

Niobrara Island donated to Niobrara, Nebr., for a public park.

island in the Niobrara River, near Niobrara, and now a part of the Sioux Reservation, is hereby donated to the said city of Niobrara: Provided further, That the said city of Niobrara, shall formally accept the same within one year from the passage of this act, upon the express condition that the same shall be preserved and used for all time entire as a public park, and for no other purpose, to which all persons shall have free access; and said city shall nave authority to adopt all proper rules and regulations for the improvement and care of said park: and upon the failure of any of said conditions the said island shall revert to the United States, to be disposed of by future legislation only: And provided further, That if any full or mixed blood Indian of the Sioux Nation shall have located upon Farm Island, American Island, or Niobrara Island before the date of the

Removal of Indians from islands.

passage of this act, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior, within three months from the time this act shall have taken effect, to cause all improvements made by any such Indian so located upon either of said islands, and all damage that may accrue to him 898 by a removal therefrom, to be appraised, and upon the payment of the sum so determined, within six months after notice thereof by the city to which the island is herein donated to such Indian, said Indian shall be required to remove from said island, and shall be entitled to select instead of such location his allotment according to the provisions of this act upon any of the reservations herein established, or upon any land opened to settlement by this act not already located upon.

Sec. 22. That all money accruing from the disposal of lands in

Disposition of proceeds of sales.

conformity with this act shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States and be applied solely as follows: First, to the reimbursement of the United States for all necessary actual expenditures contemplated and provided for under the provisions of this act, and the creation of the permanent fund hereinbefore provided; and after such reimbursement to the increase of said permanent fund for the purposes hereinbefore provided.

Sec. 23. That all persons who, between the twenty-seventh day of

Settlers on Crow Creek and Winnebago Reservations may re-enter on lands.

February, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and the seventeenth day of April, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, in good faith, entered upon or made settlements with intent to enter the same under the homestead or preemption laws of the United States upon any part of the Great Sioux Reservation lying east of the Missouri River, and known as the Crow Creek and Winnebago Reservation, which, by the President’s proclamation of date February twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, was declared to be open to settlement, and not included in the new reservation established by section six of this act,

Ante, p. 889.

and who, being otherwise legally entitled to make such entries, located or attempted to locate thereon homestead, preemption, or town site claims, by actual settlement and improvement of any portion of such lands, shall, for a period of ninety days after the proclamation of the President required to be made by this act. have a right to re-enter upon said claims and procure title thereto under the homestead or preemption laws of the United States, and complete the same as required therein, and their said claims shall, for such time, have a preference over later entries; and when they shall have in other respects shown themselves entitled and shall have complied with the law regulating such entries, and. as to homesteads, with the special provisions of this act. they shall be entitled to have said lands,

Proviso.

Preemption settlers.

and patents therefor shall be issued as in like cases: Provided, That preemption claimants shall reside on their lands the same length of time before procuring title as homestead claimants under this act. The price to be paid for town-site entries shall be such as is required by law in other cases, and shall be paid into the general fund provided for by this act.

Sec. 24. Those sections sixteen and thirty-six of each township of

School lands.

the lands open to settlement under the provisions of this act. whether surveyed or unsurveyed, are hereby reserved for the use and benefit of the public schools as provided by the act organizing the Territory of Dakota; and whether surveyed or unsurveyed

Vol. 12, p. 243.

said sections shall not be subject to claim, settlement, or entry under the provision of this act or any of the land laws of the United States: Provided, however, That the United States shall pay to said Indians,

Proviso.

Payment for.

out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one dollar and twenty-live cents per acre for all lands reserved under the provisions of this section.

Sec. 25. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of one hundred

Appropriation surveying.

thousand dollars, out of any money m the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be applied and used towards surveying the lands herein described as being opened for settlement, said sum to be immediately available; which sum shall not be deducted from the proceeds of lands disposed of under this act.

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Sec. 26. That all expenses for the surveying, platting, and disposal of the lands opened to settlement under this act shall be borne by the United States, and not deducted from the proceeds of said lands.

Sec. 27. That the sum of twenty-eight thousand two hundred dollars,

Payment for ponies. Red Cloud and Red Leaf bauds.

or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and hereby is, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay to such individual Indians of the Red Cloud and Red Leaf hands of Sioux as he shall ascertain to have been deprived by the authority of the United States of ponies in the year eighteen hundred and seventy-six. at the rate of forty dollars for each pony: and he is hereby authorized to employ such agent or agents as he may deem necessary in ascertaining such facts as will enable him to carry out this provision, and to pay them therefor such sums as shall be deemed by him fair and just compensation: Provided, That the sum paid to each individual Indian

Provisos.

To be accepted in full.

under this provision shall be taken and accepted by such Indian in full compensation for all loss sustained by such Indian in consequence of the taking from him of ponies as aforesaid: And provided further, That if any Indian entitled to such compensation shall have deceased, the sum to which such Indian would lie entitled shall be paid to his heirs-at-law. according to the laws of the Territory of Dakota.

Sec. 28. That this act shall take effect, only, upon the acceptance

Acceptance by Indians.

thereof and consent thereto by the different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians, in manner and form prescribed by the twelfth article of the treaty between the United States and said Sioux Indians concluded April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, which said acceptance and consent, shall be made known by proclamation

Proclamation.

by the President of the. United States, upon satisfactory proof presented to him. that the same has been obtained in the manner and form required, by said twelfth article of said treaty; which proof shall be presented to him within one year from the passage of this act: and upon failure of such proof and proclamation this act becomes of no effect and null and void

Sec. 29. That there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in

Appropriation.

the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary which sum shall be expended, under the direction or the Secretary of the Interior, for procuring the assent of the Sioux Indians to this act provided in section twenty-seven.

Sec. 30. That all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions

Repeal.

of this act are hereby repealed.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 406: authorizing the constructing of a bridge across the Osage River, at some accessible point in the county of Benton, in the State of Missouri. Chapter 406 25 Stat. 899 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 406.—

An act authorizing the constructing of a bridge across the Osage River, at some accessible point in the county of Benton, in the State of Missouri.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chicago. Saint Louis, Kansas City and Galveston Railway company may bridge Osage River, Mo.

That the Chicago. Saint Louis, Kansas City and Galveston Railway Company, an incorporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois, its assigns or successors, is hereby authorized to construct and maintain a bridge across the Osage River at such point as may hereafter be selected by said corporation in the county of Benton, in the State of Missouri, as shall best promote the public convenience and welfare and the necessities of business and commerce, and also to construct accessory works to secure the best practicable channel-way for navigation, and to lay on and over said bridge one or more railroad tracks for the more perfect connection of any railroads that are or shall be constructed to said river at or opposite said point.

Sec. 2. That said bridge shall be constructed and built without

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

interference with the security and convenience of navigation of said 900 river: and in order to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval a design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location. giving, for the space of one half mile above and one-half mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shorelines at high and low water, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War the bridge shall not be commenced or built:

Provisos.

Provided, That if the said bridge shall be built with unbroken and

Spans.

continuous spans they shall conform in length and height to the requirements of the Secretary of War: And provided, also, That if any

Draw.

bridge built under this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the same shall constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable point, and with spans of such length as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and the head room under said bridge

Opening draw.

shall conform to the requirements of the Secretary of War: Provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats; amt said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own

Lights, etc.

expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the light-house Board shall prescribe: Provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passing of boats: and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the light-house Board shall prescribe: Provided also,

Use by other companies.

That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon payment of a reasonable compensation for such use: and in case the owner or owners of said bridge and the several railroad companies, or any one of them, desiring such use shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridge, all

Decision of Secretary of War.

matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 3. That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed,

Notification of approval of plans, etc.

upon receiving the plan and map and other information, and upon being satisfied that a bridge built on such plan and with such accessory works at such locality will conform to the prescribed conditions of this act, to notify the company that he approves the same; and upon receiving such notification the said company may proceed to an erection of said bridge, conforming strictly to the

Changes, etc.

approved plan and location: and should any change be made in the plan of the bridge or said accessory works during the progress of the work thereon such change shall be subject likewise to the approval

Litigation.

of the Secretary of War: and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the circuit court of the United States of the district of the State of Missouri, in whose jurisdiction and portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located. All changes in said bridge required at any time by the Secretary of War shall be made at the expense of the persons or corporation owning or controlling said bridge

Sec. 4. That the said bridge and accessory works, when built and

Lawful structure and post-route.

constructed under this act. and according to the terms and limitations thereof shall be lawful structures; and said bridge shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public 901 highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States.

Sec. 5. That the United States shall have the right of way for such

Postal telegraph.

postal and telegraph lines across said bridge as the Government may construct or control, and all telegraph and telephone companies shall have equal privileges as to said bridge.

Sec. 6. That Congress shall have power at any time to alter, amend,

Amendment, etc.

or repeal this act. so as to prevent or remove all obstructions to the navigation of said river by the construction of said bridge and its accessory works; and all alterations of said bridge shall be made and all such obstructions shall be removed at the expense of the owners of or persons controlling such bridge: Provided further, That

Proviso.

nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection

Existing laws.

of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Sec. 7. That this act shall be void if actual construction of the

Commencement and completion.

bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 407: to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Lyons, Iowa. Chapter 407 25 Stat. 901 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 407.—

An act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Lyons, Iowa.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lyons and Fulton Bridge Company may bridge Mississippi River at Lyons.

That the Lyons and Fulton Bridge Company a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Iowa, its successors and assigns, be and they are hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge across the

Railway, wagon, and foot bridge.

Mississippi River at a point at or near the city of Lyons. Iowa, under the limitations and conditions hereinafter provided, and to lay on or over said bridge a tract or tracts for the more perfect connection of any railroad or railroads that are or may be constructed to said river, on either or both sides thereof, at or opposite said point. That said bridge shall not interfere with the free navigation of said river; and

Unobstructed navigation.

Litigation.

in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the circuit court of the United States in and for any district in which any portion of said bridge or obstruction is located. Said bridge shall be constructed to provide for the safe and convenient passage of railroad trains, wagons and vehicles of all kinds, animals, and foot-passengers, for such reasonable rates of toll as may be fixed

Toll.

from time to time subject to approval and change by the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. That any bridge built under the provisions of this act

Construction.

may at the option of the company building the same, be built as a ponton drawbridge or with unbroken and continuous spans: Provided,

Provisos.

That if the said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous spans, it shall give clear headroom of not less, in any case,

Spans.

than fifty-five and one-half feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, nor shall the spans of said bridge give a clear width of waterway of less than three hundred and fifty feet, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of said river, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river and give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred and fifty feet: And provided further, That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed as a drawbridge.

Draw.

the same shall be constructed as a pivot drawbridge, with a draw over the main channel of the river at an accessible and navigable 902 point and with spans giving a clear width of waterway of not less than two hundred feet on each side of the central or pivot pier of the draw, and the next adjoining span or spans to the draw shall give a clear width of waterway of not less than three hundred and

Pivot pier, etc.

fifty feet: Provided, That if the pivot pier of said bridge shall be constructed within less than four hundred and ten feet of the west shore of said river the span constructed west of said pivot pier may be less than three hundred and fifty feet, and every part of the superstructure of said low bridge shall give a clear headroom of not less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark; and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with the current of the river where said bridge

Opening draw.

shall be erected: And provided, also, That said draw shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats: And provided further,

Ponton bridge.

That if any bridge built under the provisions of this act shall be constructed as a ponton bridge, it shall be built subject, except as herein modified, to all the terms, requirements, and limitations contained in the act entitled “An act to legalize and establish

Vol. 18, p. 62.

a ponton railway bridge across the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien, and to authorize the construction of a similar bridge at or near Clinton, Iowa,” approved June sixth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, so far as they may be applicable thereto: And provided, also,

Draw.

That it shall be constructed with one suitable ponton draw of not less than five hundred feet in width, located over the main channel of the river, which shall be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats and as herein provided for a drawbridge.

Sec. 3. That any bridge constructed under this act and according

Lawful structure and post-route.

to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be known as a post-route, and the same is hereby declared to be a post-route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads and public highways leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted all railroad, telephone and telegraph companies, and the United States shall have the

Postal telegraph.

right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes.

Sec. 4. That all railroad and other companies desiring to use said

Use by other companies.

bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches

Terms.

thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.

Sec. 5. That the structure herein authorized shall be built and

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge and a map of the location, giving for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shoreline at high and low water, the direction and strength of the current at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as shall be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are decided by the Secretary of War to be such as will not materially or unnecessarily affect the interests of navigation, the bridge shall not be commenced or built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, 903 such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of

Aids to navigation.

War: and the said bridge shall be constructed with such aids to the passage of said bridge, in the form of booms, dikes, piers, or other suitable and proper structures for confining the flow of water to a permanent and easily navigated channel, for a distance of not less than one mile above the bridge location. and for the guiding of rafts, steamboats, and other watercraft safely through the draw and raft spans, as the Secretary of War shall from time to time prescribe and order to be constructed and maintained at the expense of the company owning said bridge; and the said structure shall be at all times so kept and managed as to offer reasonable and proper means for the passage of vessels through or under said structure; and for the safety of vessels passing at night there shall be displayed on said

Lights.

bridge, from the hours of sunset to sunrise, such lights as may be prescribed by the Light House Board; and the said structure shall be changed or removed at the cost and expense of the owners thereof

Changes.

from time to time as Congress or the Secretary of War may direct, so as to preserve the free and convenient navigation of said river; and the authority to erect and continue said bridge shall be subject to revocation and modification by law. when the public good shall, in the judgment of Congress or the Secretary of War so require, without any expense or charge to the United States.

Sec. 6. That if actual construction of the bridge herein authorized

Commencement and completion.

shall not be commenced within two years from the passage of this act, and be completed in four years from the same date, the rights and privileges hereby granted shall cease and be determined.

Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment, etc.

expressly reserved.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 408: to amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at the most accessible point between the mouth of the Femme Osage Creek and a point two miles above the city of Saint Charles, in the County of Saint Charles, in the State of Missouri.” Chapter 408 25 Stat. 903 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 408.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at the most accessible point between the mouth of the Femme Osage Creek and a point two miles above the city of Saint Charles, in the County of Saint Charles, in the State of Missouri.”

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridge over Missouri River at Saint Charles, Mo.

Location and corporation changed.

Vol. 24, p. 60.

That an act entitled “An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at the most accessible point between the mouth of the Femme Osage Creek and a point two miles above the city of Saint Charles, in the county of Saint Charles, in the State of Missouri.” approved May seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, be, and the same is hereby, amended as follows, namely:

Strike out the first section of said act and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“That the Cleveland. Saint Louis and Kansas City Railway company,

Cleveland. Saint Louis and Kansas City Railway Company may bridge Missouri River near Saint Charles. Mo.

a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Missouri (and being the successor and assignee of the Saint Louis and Kansas City Short-Line Railway Company), and its assigns and successors, is hereby authorized to construct and maintain a bridge across the Missouri River at such point as may be hereafter selected by said corporation between the city of Saint Charles and the mouth of the Missouri River, in the county of Saint Charles, in the State of Missouri, as shall best promote the public convenience and welfare and the necessities of business and commerce, and also to construct accessory works to secure the best practicable channelway for navigation and confine the flow of the water to a permanent channel at such point, and to lay on and over said bridge one or more railroad tracks tor the more perfect connection of any railroads that are or shall be

Railway bridge.

constructed to said river at or opposite said point.”

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Strike out section three of said act and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“Sec. 3. That if said bridge shall be made with unbroken and continuous

Construction.

Spans.

spans, the spans thereof shall not be less than three hundred feet in length in the clear, and the main span shall be over the main channel of the river. The lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge shall be at least fifty feet above high-water mark, as understood at the point of location, and the bridge shall be at right angles

Provisos.

Draw.

to and its piers parallel with the current of the river: Provided, That if the same shall be constructed as a drawbridge, the draw or pivot shall be over the main channel of the river at an accessible point, and the spans shall not be less than one hundred and sixty feet in length in the clear, and the piers of said bridge shall be parallel with and the bridge itself at right angles to the current of the river, and the spans shall not be less than ten feet above extreme high-water mark, as understood at the point of location to the lowest part of the superstructure of said bridge: Provided, also, That said draw shall

Opening draw.

Lights, etc.

be opened promptly upon reasonable signal for the passage of boats; and said company or corporation shall maintain, at its own expense, from sunset to sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge

Unobstructed navigation.

as the light-house Board shall prescribe. No bridge shall be erected or maintained under the authority of this act which shall at any time substantially or materially obstruct the free navigation of said river; and if any bridge erected under such authority shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of War. obstruct such navigation he is hereby authorized to cause such change or alteration of said bridge to be made as will effectually obviate such obstruction: and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge; and in case of any litigation

Litigation.

arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river caused or alleged to be caused by said bridge, the case may be brought in the district court of the United States of the State of Missouri, in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge may be located: Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of

Existing laws.

law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of the river, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 409: to authorize the construction of bridges over Green and Barren Rivers, in the State of Kentucky, by the Henderson State Line Railroad Company. Chapter 409 25 Stat. 904 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 409.—

An act to authorize the construction of bridges over Green and Barren Rivers, in the State of Kentucky, by the Henderson State Line Railroad Company.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henderson State Line Railroad company may bridge Green and Barren Rivers, Ky.

That the Henderson State Line Railroad Company, organized under an act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be. and is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain one or more bridges, and approaches thereto, over Green River and Barren River, in the State of Kentucky, at such points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said rivers. Said bridges

Railway, wagon and toot bridges.

shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot passengers.

Sec. 2. That any bridges built under this act and subject to its

Lawful structures and post-routes.

limitations shall be lawful structures and shall be recognized and known as post-routes, and they shall enjoy the same rights and privileges as other post-roads in the United States. Equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone 905 companies and the United States shall have the right of way across

Postal telegraph.

said bridge and its approaches for postal telegraph purposes.

Sec. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridges

Use by other companies.

Compensation.

and in case the owner or owners of said bridges and the several railroad companies, or any of them desiring such use, shall fail to agree upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridges, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing

Decision by Secretary of War.

of the allegations and proofs of the parties.

Sec. 4. That any bridges authorized to be constructed under this

Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.

act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of the navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe, and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War. for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridges and a map of the location thereof, and until the said plan and location of the bridges are approved by the Secretary of War the bridges shall not be commenced or built; and should any changes be made in the plan of said bridges during the progress of construction such changes shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and all changes in said bridges required by the Secretary of War at any time or their entire removal shall be at the expense of the corporations or persons owning or operating said bridges.

Sec. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby

Amendment.

expressly reserved.

Sec. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction

Commencement and completion.

of the bridges herein authorized are not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 410: making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for prior years and for other purposes. Chapter 410 25 Stat. 905 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 410.—

An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and for prior years and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Deficiencies appropriations.

That the following sums be. and the same are hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine; and for prior years, and for other objects hereinafter stated, namely:

STATE DEPARTMENT.

State Department.

Ascertainment of Electoral Vote: To pay the expenses of

Printing electoral vote.

Vol. 34, p. 373.

printing, in compliance with the requirements of the act of February third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, the certified copies of the final ascertainment of the electors for President and Vice-President, as transmitted by the executive of each State to the Secretary of State, one thousand three hundred and fifty-three dollars and ten cents.

Electoral vote of Florida: To pay the expenses of special

Messenger for Florida electoral vote.

R. S., sec. 141, p. 23.

Ante, p. 613.

messenger sent to Florida for the electoral vote of that State, as authorized by section one hundred and forty-one of the Revised Statutes of the United States as amended by the act approved October nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two hundred and eleven dollars and seventy-five cents

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Payment to Union Bank of Australia: To enable the Secretary

Union Bank of Australia.

Reimbursement.

of State to reimburse the Union Bank of Australia (limited), at Suva. Fiji, for losses sustained through the payment of certain drafts drawn on the United States Treasury by S. E. Belford, late commercial agent of the United States at Levuka, Fiji, in excess of amounts due him as such agent, eight hundred and fifteen dollars and sixty-six cents, together with one hundred and sixty-seven dollars and twelve cents interest thereon: in all. nine hundred and eighty-two dollars and seventy-eight cents.

Reimbursement of Bywater, Tanqueray and Company, of

Bywater, Tanqueray & Co.

Reimbursement.

London: To enable the Secretary of State to reimburse Messrs By-water, Tanqueray and Company, of London, for losses sustained through the payment of certain drafts drawn on the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury by Julius L. Hudson, of Saint Paul de Loando, while improperly placed in charge of the United States consulate at that place, four hundred and forty-six dollars and seventy-six cents.

Payment to the widow of Moses A. Hopkins, late Minister

Moses A. Hopkins.

Payment, to widow.

to Liberia: For payment to the widow of Moses A. Hopkins, late minister and consul-general to Liberia, the amount of six months’ salary of said officer, two thousand five hundred dollars.

foreign intercourse.

Salaries and contingent expenses. Foreign Missions: To enable

Foreign missions.

Salaries.

F. H. Titus.

Credit allowed in accounts.

the accounting officers, without the payment of any money from the Treasury, to allow and credit the accounts of F. H. Titus, late acting United States consul at Guatemala, the sum of five hundred and thirty-two dollars and twenty-five cents for compensation while in charge of the legation of the United States in Central America, under the direction of the Secretary of State, from August sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one. to December twenty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-one; from April eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two: and from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-two to July eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two; and to allow

H. C. Hall.

Credit allowed in accounts.

and credit the accounts of H. C. Hall. United States minister to Central America, the sum of two hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents paid under the direction of the Secretary of State to said F. H. Titus for like service during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four; in all, seven hundred and sixty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents.

Contingent expenses, foreign missions: To enable the proper

Contingent expenses.

accounting officers, without the payment of any money from the Treasury, to settle the accounts of United States ministers and others, on account of the appropriation for “Contingent expenses of foreign missions” for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, by means of utilizing the entire appropriation under that head generally, and, without regard to the division of the amount between specified and unspecified objects, authority is hereby granted for that purpose.

Salaries, consular officers not citizens: to pay amounts

Consulars officers not citizens.

Payment to.

found due by the accounting officers on account of salaries of consular officers not citizens of the United States for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, seven hundred and nine dollars and seventy-three cents.

Contingent Expenses, United States Consulates: To pay

Consulates.

Contingent expenses.

amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of contingent expenses of United States consulates for the fiscal year, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three thousand two hundred and fifty dollars and thirty-seven cents.

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To reimburse James W. Siler the costs and expenses of a suit brought

James W. Siler.

Reimbursement.

against him while in the discharge of his duty as United States consul at Cape Town, and which suit was decided against the plaintiff, one hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty-five cents.

International Standard Weights and Measures: For the

International Bureau Weights and Measures.

Expenses.

contribution of the United States to the expense of constructing the international prototype and the standard and test copies of the measures of length and weight prepared by the International Bureau of

Vol. 20, p. 710.

Weights and Measures (see articles four and five of the transient provisions and articles twenty and twenty-one of the regulations of the convention of May twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-live, providing for the International Bureau of Weights and Measures), twelve thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

revenue-cutter service.

Revenue-Cutter service.

For pay of captains, lieutenants, engineers, cadets, and pilots employed,

Pay.

and for rations for the same: for pay of petty officers, seamen, cooks, stewards, boys, coal-passers, and firemen, and for rations for the same; for fuel for vessels, and repairs and outfits for the same; shipchandlery and engineer’s stores for the same; traveling expenses of officers traveling on duty under orders from the Treasury Department; instruction of cadets; commutation of quarters; for protection of the interests of the Government on the seal islands and the sea-otter hunting grounds, and the enforcement of the provisions of law in Alaska; contingent expenses, including wharfage, towing, dockage, freight, advertising, surveys, labor, and miscellaneous expenses which cannot be included under special heads, thirty thousand dollars, which sum, together with a sufficient amount of the unexpended balance of the current appropriation for the Revenue

Repairs to vessels.

Service, shall be expended m completely repairing the revenue-cutters, Bear, Corwin, Forward, Dallas, Grant, and Washington.

That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to submit

To be estimated for specifically.

the estimates for the Revenue-Cutter Service for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety-one, and for each year thereafter, in detail, showing separately, the amount required for pay of officers, rations for officers, pay of crews, rations of crews, fuel, repairs and outfits, shipchandlery, and for traveling and contingent expenses. He shall also include in the annual Book of Estimates a statement showing the authorized number of officers and cadets in the Revenue Cutter Service, their rank and pay; also, the number of men constituting the crews of vessels in said service

coast and geodetic survey.

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

For copper plates, chart paper, printers ink. copper, zinc, and chemicals

Contingent expenses.

for electrotyping and photographing; engraving, printing, photographing, and electrotyping supplies; for extra drawing and engraving and for photolithographing charts and printing from stone for immediate use, three thousand dollars. For damages to schooner Alice Bell by Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer Gedney, fifty dollars;

“Alice Bell.”

Payment of damages.

towage and detention, forty-five dollars; in all. ninety-five dollars. For care and safekeeping of Coast and Geodetic Survey chronometer,

Care of chronometer.

Dent number twenty-one hundred and twenty-six, with T. S. and J. D. Negus, New York, from December ninth, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, at five dollars per year, thirty-two dollars and seventy-five cents. 908 For transfer of Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer Gedney from

Transfer of “Gedney.”

New York to San Francisco, California, five thousand dollars. For repairs to engine, boilers, and hull of the Coast and Geodetic

“McArthur.”

Repairs.

Survey steamer McArthur, three thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. For purchase of office wagon and harness, two hundred and fifty

Wagon.

dollars. For payment to J. H. Turner, subassistant Coast and Geodetic Survey.

J. H. Turner.

Payment to.

of the amount of his account for board and subsistence while at work on the survey of the District of Columbia during the year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, disallowed by the Treasury Department as not chargeable to subheads “Maine” and “West Coast Florida”, forty-nine dollars and fifty cents. For allowance to W. B. Morgan, late disbursing agent United States

W. B Morgan.

Payment to.

Coast and Geodetic Survey, of thirty days’ pay. from July twenty-fourth to August twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, for pay of disbursing agent Coast and Geodetic Survey for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, two hundred and three dollars and eighty cents. internal revenue.

Internal revenue.

For salaries and expenses of agents and subordinate officers of internal

Agents’ salaries.

revenue, fifty thousand dollars. light-house establishment.

Light-house Establishment.

Keepers of light-houses: To reimburse the appropriation for

Keepers.

salaries of keepers of light-houses the amount paid and to be paid for salaries of the additional employees authorized in the office of the light-house Board by the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation act for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. but not appropriated for therein, nineteen thousand seven hundred dollars. Repairs of light-houses: For repairing, rebuilding, and improving

Repairs.

light-houses and buildings, for improvements to grounds-connected therewith: for establishing and repairing pier-head lights; for illuminating apparatus and machinery to replace that already in use. and for incidental expenses relating to these various objects, forty thousand dollars. Point Sur Light-Station. California: For completing the light-house and

Point Sur station, Cal.

For completing.

fog-signal at Point Sur, California, including one thousand five hundred dollars for right of way and water privilege, ten thousand dollars. Northwest Seal Rock Light-Station, California: For continuing

Northwest Seal Rock.

Light-house.

the construction of a light-house on Northwest Seal Rock, off Point Saint George. California, two hundred thousand dollars. Duluth Harbor, Minnesota: For establishing range-lights at

Duluth. Minn.

Range lights.

Duluth Harbor, three thousand two hundred and eighty-four dollars and twelve cents. public buildings.

Public buildings.

For Court-House and Post-Office at Tyler, Texas: For completion

Tyler. Tex.

in excess of the limit, two thousand dollars. For Court-House and Post-Office at Waco, Texas: For

Waco. Tex.

completion in excess of the limit, one thousand dollars. Treasury Building: For repairs to Treasury Building and

Treasury. D. C.

Repairs.

Winder Building: to enable the Department to replace the disintegrated slate roof with a copper roof on the north and south wings of Treasury Building, to be done by contract, after advertisement for not less than thirty days previously for proposals, with the lowest and best bidder therefor, eight thousand dollars. 909 For plumbing, painting, plastering, carpentering, and general repairs. four thousand dollars. government in the territories.

Territories.

Contingent Expenses Territory of Washington: To reimburse

Washington.

Contingent expenses.

Eugene Semple, governor of Washington Territory, amount expended by him. as per vouchers submitted, on account of contingent expenses of Territory of Washington, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. sixty-four dollars.

Legislative Expenses Territory of Wyoming: Balance due Bristol and Knabe Printing Company for publishing council journal, sixty-five dollars; balance due

Wyoming.

Legislative expenses.

the Leader Printing Company for publishing house journal, seventy-two dollars and eighty-five cents: balance due E. A. Slack for publishing session laws, one hundred and twenty-five dollars, in all. two hundred and sixty-two dollars and eighty-five cents, being a deficiency for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

That the next Legislative Assembly of Wyoming Territory may

Meeting of legislature.

provide by law that each subsequent legislature shall convene on a fixed day in the month of January each year following the years in which is held a general election for a Delegate in Congress, members of the legislature, and other officers.

Legislative Expenses Territory of Idaho: For printing, being

Idaho.

Legislative expenses.

a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand one hundred and twenty-four dollars and eighty-six cents.

contingent expenses, utah commission.

Utah Commission.

For expenses of the Utah Commission, namely, for traveling expenses,

Contingent expenses.

printing, stationery, clerk hire, office rent, gas. fuel, janitor, postage stamps, and other necessary expenses, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one thousand dollars. united states fish commission.

Fish Commission.

For the construction of a quarters building at the United States

Baird. Cal.

Quarters.

Fish Commission station, Baird. California, and its equipment, four thousand dollars.

Maintenance of Vessels of the United States Fish Commission:

Maintenance of vessels.

For the maintenance of the vessels and steam launches of the United States Fish Commission, and for boats, apparatus, machinery, and other facilities required for the use with the same, including salaries or compensation of all necessary civilian employees, ten thousand dollars.

national museum.

National Museum.

Heating and Lighting National Museum: For expenses of

Heating and lighting.

heating the United States National Museum for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, one thousand dollars. miscellaneous objects.

Miscellaneous.

Expenses of Collecting Revenue from Customs: To defray

Collecting customs revenue.

the expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, being additional to the permanent appropriation for this purpose, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Relief of William Caldwell: To reimburse William Caldwell as

William Caldwell.

Reimbursement.

custodian of the customhouse at Cincinnati, Ohio, the amount of a certified check, drawn by Sol P. Kineo. in his favor on the Fidelity 910 National Bank of Cincinnati, which failed before the presentation of said check, for payment, as a guaranty for the faithful performance by Kineon of his contract for furnishing coal to the Government: Provided, That any dividends that have been or may be declared on this account shall be covered in the Treasury, one thousand eight hundred and eleven dollars.

Contingent Expenses, Treasury Department: To supply a

Treasury Department

Contingent expenses.

deficiency in the in the appropriation for contingent expenses. Treasury Department, namely: For purchase of gas, electric light, gas brackets. candle, candlesticks, drop-lights. and tubing, gas-burners, gas-torches, globes, lanterns, and wicks, two thousand dollars.

Punishment for Violation of Internal-Revenue Laws: To

Internal-revenue laws.

Punishing violations.

supply deficiencies in the appropriations made for punishing violations of the internal revenue laws, being for the payment of claims now on file for the following fiscal years:

For the fiscal year ended June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three hundred and sixty-four dollars. For the fiscal year ended June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, except accounts of the Central Pacific and South Pacific Railroads, one thousand three hundred and seventy-seven dollars and sixty-five cents.

Repairs and Preservation and Heating Apparatus for public

Public buildings.

Buildings: To reimburse

Daniel Magone.

Reimbursement.

Daniel Magone, collector of customs at the port of New York, and to adjust his accounts without the further payment of money from the Treasury, the sum of eight thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight dollars and sixty-four cents, expended by him out of the appropriation for “collecting the-revenue from customs, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven”, but properly chargeable to the following appropriations:

Repairs and preservation of public buildings, eighteen hundred

Repairs, etc.

and eighty-seven, eight thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars and sixty-four cents.

Heating apparatus for public buildings, eighteen hundred and

Heating apparatus.

eighty-seven, one hundred and seventy-three dollars.

Fuel, Lights, and Water for Public Buildings: To supply a

Fuel, lights, etc.

deficiency in the appropriation for fuel, lights, and water for public buildings under the control of the Treasury Department, twenty thousand dollars.

Furniture and Repairs of Furniture: For furnishing complete

Furniture. etc.

New buildings

the new public buildings at Augusta, Maine: Baltimore, Maryland; Keokuk. Iowa; Minneapolis. Minnesota; Reading, Pennsylvania; Santa Fe. New Mexico; Fort Scott. Kansas; and Springfield, Ohio, and to complete the furnishing of the public buildings at Harrison-burgh, Virginia: Des Moines. Iowa: and Macon, Georgia, seventy-eight thousand dollars; which sum shall be expended under contract or contracts to be made by the Secretary of the Treasury with the lowest and best bidder or bidders therefor, after advertising once a week for four consecutive weeks for proposals; and in furnishing said buildings all furniture now owned by the United States in other buildings in said cities shall be used as far as practicable, whether it corresponds with the present regulation plans for furniture or not; and in addition to the sum herein appropriated, furniture may be supplied to said buildings out of stock on hand or under contract, and paid for or to be paid for out of the current appropriation for furniture and repairs of furniture.

Repayment to importers of excess of deposits: For payment

Importers.

Repaying excess of deposits.

of interest and costs to importers in claims on judgments and discontinued suits in custom cases and excess of deposits for unascertained duties, or duties or other moneys paid under protest, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Seizure of the schooner Teaser: To pay the expenses incurred

“Teaser.”

Expenses of seizure.

in the seizure of the schooner Teaser, on October tenth, 911 eighteen hundred and eighty-five, district of Puget Sound, Washington Territory, fifty-six dollars and eighty cents.

Payment to E. W. McLean: For payment of judgment rendered

E. W. McLean.

Payment to.

against the collector of customs at San Francisco, California, at the suit of E W. McLean, brought for the recovery of damages for the alleged wrongful seizure and sale of certain opium, together with interest and cost of suit, three thousand three hundred and seventy-two dollars.

Reimbursement to A. C. Egerter: To reimburse the account

A.C. Egerter.

Reimbursement.

of A. C. Egerter, surveyor of customs, Wheeling, West Virginia, with the United States assistant treasurer at Cincinnati in the sum of fifty dollars, erroneously deposited by said assistant treasurer in the Treasury of the United States as a fine paid by J. E. Dana in behalf of the steamer Billy Martin, for a violation of law, and since covered into the Treasury, fifty dollars.

Refund to G. Sutherland: To refund to G. Sutherland, captain

G. Sutherland.

Refund to.

of the British steamer Holt Hill, part of a penalty paid by him May eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, under section three

R. S., sec. 3070, p. 589.

thousand and seventy of the Revised Statutes, and since remitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, two hundred and fifty dollars.

Payment to heirs of C. A. J. Flemister: To pay to the heirs

C. A. J. Flemister.

Payment to heirs of.

of C. A. J. Flemister two hundred and thirty nine dollars and fifty cents, which is in lieu of amount appropriated to said heirs in act of October nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, making appropriation

Laws. 1st sess. 60th Cong., p. 569.

s to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, and for other purposes; and so much of said act as appropriates four hundred and seventy-five dollars for said heirs is hereby repealed.

Secretary’s Office: To pay J. G. McGregor on account of salaries

J. G. McGregor.

Payment to.

office of the Secretary of the Treasury, on account of fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and as certified in House Executive Document Ninety, Fiftieth Congress, first session, sixty-one dollars and eighty-five cents.

Sixth Auditor’s office: To pay G. B. Durham for services as laborer

G. B. Durham.

Payment to.

in the office of the Sixth Auditor, from the fourteenth to the twenty-seventh day of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, inclusive, twenty-five dollars and thirty-eight cents.

Seal fisheries in Alaska: For traveling expenses of Thomas.

Thomas F. Ryan.

Payment to.

F. Ryan, late assistant agent seal fisheries, Alaska, being a deficiency for fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two hundred and sixty-six dollars and ten cents.

Payment to Alabama: For payment the State on account of two

Alabama.

Payment to.

and three per centum fund arising from the sale of public land in said State from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, four thousand two hundred and thirty-five dollars and twenty-one cents.

Payment to State of Louisiana: To refund the State of Louisiana

Louisiana.

Refund to.

the amount of overpayments of interest to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the bonds of the State held as Indian trust funds by the United States, thirteen thousand six hundred and two dollars and seventy-one cents.

Credit in certain accounts of the Treasurer of the United States:

Treasurer.

Credit to be allowed for unavailable funds.

That the Secretary of the Treasury, and the proper accounting officers of the Treasury Department be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to credit in the accounts of the Treasurer of the United States the sum of twenty four thousand and sixteen dollars and forty-three cents, now carried in the accounts of the office of the assistant treasurer of the United States at New York and in the general account of the Treasurer of the United States as “unavailable funds.” and representing losses incurred in said office without default or negligence on the paid of the assistant treasurer at New York, said sum being the total of the amounts carried in the statement of the 912 Treasurer of the United States in his annual report for the year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight as unavailable funds office of assistant treasurer at New York. And for this purpose, the said sum of twenty-four thousand and sixteen dollars and forty-three cents is hereby appropriated.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed

George W. Bishop.

Payment to.

to pay to George. W. Bishop, assistant treasurer of the United States at Baltimore. Maryland, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one thousand two hundred and forty-three dollars, the said sum of money representing a loss incurred in the office of said assistant treasurer, without default or negligence on his part, and made good to the Government by him out of his own private means.

National Board of Health: To pay for transportation and

National Board of Health.

Storage, etc.

storage of books, records, and furniture of the National Board of Health from September first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to March fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and the transportation of the same to the office of the Surgeon-General of the Army, where they shall be hereafter stored, one thousand and four dollars;

To pay the members of the Treasury and War Department Commissions

Commissions on methods of business, Treasury and War Departments.

selected by the Secretaries, respectively, in pursuance of the recommendation of the Senate Select Committee to inquire into the methods of business in the Executive Departments, and so forth,

Payment for extra services.

each the sum of four hundred dollars, and to pay to E. J. Redmond and H. P. Chenoweth, stenographers to the Treasury Commission, each the sum of two hundred dollars; in all, three thousand six hundred dollars.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to transfer and

Pay-rolls of volunteers to be transferred to War Department.

deliver to the Secretary of War, from time to time, as may be necessary, the pay-rolls of the volunteer forces during the late war, now on file in the office of the Second Auditor, in order to enable the Secretary of War to have the card-index records of the volunteer forces in the late war made complete from all rolls, pay, muster, and detached, morning and all other reports containing any information as to such soldiers, as to service, pay, bounty, and allowances of all

Return.

kinds, said rolls to be returned to the Treasury Department in the like condition in which received, unavoidable wear excepted.

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay James. H. Gilbert

James H. Gilbert.

Payment to.

balance due him as salary as deputy collector and clerk in charge of inspectors at the Chicago customhouse, from February first to April twenty fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, four hundred and eight dollars.

For properly decorating the public buildings in the city of New

New York.

Decoration of buildings.

York on the occasion of celebrating the centennial anniversary of the inauguration of the first President of the United States, on the thirtieth of April eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, two thousand dollars.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

District of Columbia

Public Schools: To enable the Commissioners of the District of

Public schools.

Columbia to increase the salaries of the two female principals of the normal schools to one thousand five hundred dollars each, as contemplated by the District of Columbia appropriation act for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, three hundred dollars.

Police Court: To pay Samuel. C. Mills for services rendered as

Police court.

judge ad interim of the police court. November fifth and sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, during sickness of judge of said court, twenty dollars.

For the payment of jurors in the police-court of the District of

Jurors.

Columbia for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine and eighteen hundred and ninety, as per act of Congress approved, seven thousand dollars.

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For the pay of bailiffs in charge of the said jurors for said periods,

Bailiffs.

two thousand four hundred dollars.

Miscellaneous expenses: To pay three thousand one hundred

Miscellaneous.

and nineteen dollars and thirty four cents, balance on bills of J add and Detweiler, and one thousand eight hundred and forty eight dollars and thirty cents to The Washington Post for printing and publishing

Delinquent tax list expenses.

the delinquent tax list in accordance with the act of October twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, entitled “An act prescribing the times for sales and for notice of sales of property in the District of Columbia for overdue taxes;” in all, four thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven dollars and sixty-four cents.

Harbor and river front: For necessary alteration and repairs

Police patrol boat.

Repairs.

to the police patrol-boat, ninety-two dollars and sixty-seven cents.

Police court: To enable the Commissioners of the District of

Police court.

Columbia to use the unexpended balance of the appropriation for judicial expenses for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight for contingent expenses for the same year, five hundred dollars.

Payment of judgments: For the payment of judgments against

Payment of judgments.

the District of Columbia, as follows: Edwin Muller, seven hundred and fifty dollars, together with one hundred and twenty-four dollars and five cents costs; The Capitol, North O Street and South Washington Railway Company versus John. F. Cook, collector, and so forth, for one cent damages, together with two hundred and ninety-nine dollars and seventy three cents costs; Emanuel Murray, use of T. H. Christmas, seven hundred dollars, together with twenty one dollars costs; in all, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four dollars and seventy-nine cents, together with a further sum sufficient to pay the interest on said judgments from the date the same became due until the day of right of appeal shall have expired.

To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as follows;

Executive office: Contingent expenses Books, three dollars

Executive office.

and seventy-eight cents. Engineers office: Contingent expenses. Rent of property yard,

Engineers’ office.

horseshoeing, and livery, eighty-six dollars. Fire Department: Contingent expenses: Duster’s lime, and furniture,

Fire department.

twelve dollars and eighty-one cents. Public Schools: Instruction in manual training: Groceries, thirty-four

Public schools.

dollars and seventy-three cents. For building adjoining summer school building: To pay Frank Baldwin for excavating, grading, concreting, and building extra foundation, not included in contract, nine hundred and seventy-three dollars and six cents. Miscellaneous expenses: For forage and sal soda, three dollars

Miscellaneous.

and fifty cents. To pay the Evening Star Newspaper Company, advertising, one hundred and eight dollars and three cents. To pay the Washington Post, advertising, nine dollars and fifty cents. Police Court: To pay witness fees, per bills on file in the office

Police court.

Witnesses.

of auditor of the District of Columbia, and others known to be outstanding, two hundred and fifty dollars. To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, as follows: Engineer’s Office: To pay the Public Printer, printing report of

Engineer’s office.

engineer department, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, sixty-three dollars and thirty-six cents. To pay John. H. Gheen, livery, sixty dollars. District offices and Markets: For stationery, furniture, repairs

Contingent expenses

to stoves, fuel, hardware, spittoons, plumbing, gas-fitting, glass, oil, repairs to furniture, washing towels, ice. and gas. one thousand three hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-three cents. 914 Improvements and repairs: To enable the Commissioners of

Improvements and repairs.

the District of Columbia to invest the balance of the ten per centum retained to William Buckley’s contract, number seven hundred and twenty-six, three hundred and forty-one dollars and forty-seven cents. To pay the National Republican Company, advertising, fourteen dollars and thirty cents. Water Department: Pumping expenses and pipe distribution

Water department.

for fuel, ten dollars and fourteen cents. To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for eighteen hundred and eighty-six, as follows: Engineer’s Office: For printing, livery, and supplies, one hundred

Engineer’s office.

and sixty-four dollars and seventeen cents. District offices and Markets: For ice, gas, washing and supplies,

Contingent expenses.

three hundred and twenty-six dollars and two cents. Miscellaneous expenses: General advertising: To pay the

Miscellaneous expenses

Evening Star Newspaper Company, advertising, thirty-four dollars and eighty cents. Water department: Contingent expenses: To pay the Evening

Water department.

Star Newspaper Company, advertising, ten dollars. To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as follows: Fire department: Contingent expenses: For ice, nine dollars and

Fire department.

sixty-eight cents. To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, as follows: To pay the Evening Star Newspaper Company, advertising, twenty four dollars and sixty-seven cents. Health Department: To pay subscription to the Evening Star,

Health department.

three dollars and ninety six cents. To supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty two, as follows: Fire Department Contingent expenses: To pay John. B. Lord

Fire department.

for sand, four dollars and eighty cents. To pay William Forsyth in full satisfaction of all demands against

William Forsyth.

Payment.

the District of Columbia for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty eight and prior years, submitted in House Executive Document number seventy one, second session, Fiftieth Congress, three hundred and fifty dollars. That one half of the foregoing amounts, to meet deficiencies in the

To be paid from district revenues and Treasury.

appropriations on account of the District of Columbia, shall be paid from the revenue of the District of Columbia, and one-half from any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise

Proviso.

Water department.

appropriated: Provided, That the amounts appropriated for the water department shall be paid wholly from the water fund. WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

To enable the Secretary of War to pay the claim of John McGill,

John McGill, jr.

Payment to.

junior, numbered seventy-eight thousand and sixty-three, allowed and certified to be due by the accounting officers of the Government

Vol. 24, p. 664.

and appropriated for by Congress in the act approved February twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, but erroneously paid to another person, one hundred and fifty dollars.

Water Supply, District of Columbia: To enable the Secretary

Water supply, D. C.

New 48-inch water main.

of War to cause to be constructed and put in operation a forty-eight-inch cast-iron main from the present distributing reservoir above Georgetown, easterly to Rock Creek at M street, and thence along M street to New Hampshire avenue; thence northeasterly along New Hampshire avenue to R street north; thence along R street, to connect with the present forty-eight inch main from the new reservoir 915 at R and Fourth streets, and to make the necessary connections and to provide the necessary apparatus for thereby specially supplying the present deficiencies of water at the higher levels of the city, and in general to increase the water supply, five hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars. The said work shall be done under the direction of the Chief of Engineers, in the shortest practicable time. If it shall appear to the Secretary of War, on the report of the Chief of Engineers, that for any cause the work can not be carried on, or material therefor can not be obtained as rapidly as is necessary for the best and most vigorous prosecution of it, he is authorized to provide material by purchase in open market or by special contract for the fabrication thereof, and to carry on the work by days’ work or otherwise.

May be by special contract, etc.

as it may seem to him expedient. This appropriation shall be charged against the revenues applicable to the expenses of carrying on the government of the District of Columbia, so that one-half will be paid from the Treasury of the United States and the other half from moneys derived from taxation in the District.

military establishment.

Military Establishment.

Pay of the Army: For pay of enlisted men, two hundred and

Pay.

Enlisted men, etc.

twenty thousand dollars; service pay of enlisted men. thirty-four thousand dollars; pay of hospital corps, fifteen thousand dollars; for allowances for travel, retained pay, clothing not drawn, and interest on deposits, eighty-six thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight dollars; in all, three hundred and fifty-five thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight dollars.

Barracks and quarters: For barracks and quarters for troops,

Barracks and quarters.

storehouses for the safekeeping of military stores, for officers, and for the hire of buildings and of grounds for summer cantonments, and for temporary buildings at frontier stations, for the construction of temporary buildings and stables and for repairing public buildings at established posts: Provided, That no expenditure

Proviso.

Expenditures excelling $500.

exceeding five hundred dollars shall be made upon any building or military post, or grounds about the same, without the approval of the Secretary of War for the same, upon detailed estimates by the Quartermaster’s Department; and the erection, construction, and repair of all buildings and other public structures in the Quartermaster’s Department, shall, as far as may be practicable, be made by contract after due legal advertisement, and no part of any of the moneys so appropriated shall be paid for commutation of fuel and for quarters to officers or enlisted men. fifty-five thousand dollars.

Construction and repair of hospitals: For completion of

Hot Springs. Ark.

Army and Navy Hospital.

Army and Navy Hospital at Hot Springs. Arkansas: For steam heating of the administration building and two wards, including a new boiler and the necessary connecting pipes, and enlargement of boiler house, live thousand dollars.

For completing the work of improvement of the grounds, including grading and securing blanks and slopes against damage from rainfall, planting trees and grass, two thousand five hundred dollars.

For repair of three reservoirs, one for hot water and two for cooling purposes, total capacity, twenty thousand five hundred gallons, five hundred dollars.

For adjustable ceiling for bathing rooms in bathhouse, necessary for the proper heating of the rooms in cold weather, four hundred and ninety dollars

National Cemetery, Antietam, Maryland: To complete the

Antietam national cemetery.

construction of a macadam road from Antietam Station to the Antietam (Maryland) National Cemetery, ten thousand dollars.

916 signal service.

Signal service.

Signal Service, Regular Supplies: For reimbursement of

Regular supplies.

Reimbursement for fuel.

amounts paid for fuel by the following-named officers of the Signal Corps, United States Army, during the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, covering the excess over three dollars per cord for the regulation allowance: Lieutenant W. D. Wright, ten dollars and thirty-eight cents; Lieutenant J. E. Maxfield, eight dollars and twenty-eight cents: Lieutenant F. M. M. Beall, twenty-one dollars and fifty-two cents; Lieutenant B. M. Purssell, thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents; Lieutenant J. P. Finley, twenty-eight dollars and forty-seven cents; Lieutenant J. H. Weber, seventeen dollars and thirty-one cents; Lieutenant J. C. Walshe, forty-seven dollars and twenty-five cents; Lieutenant F. Greene, twenty-four dollars and sixty-six cents; in all, one hundred and ninety-one dollars and twenty-cents. arsenal.

Arsenals.

Rock Island Bridge, Rock Island. Illinois: For expense of

Rock Island.

Bridge expenses.

maintaining and operating the draw, two thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. war, miscellaenous.

Miscellaneous.

Military Posts: For construction and enlargement of buildings

Military posts.

Atlanta, Ga.

at the following named military posts: Atlanta, Georgia: For continuing the construction of the post buildings, seventy-five thousand dollars.

Fort Snelling: For completion of two sets of barracks for enlisted

Fort Snelling, Minn.

men, fifteen thousand dollars.

Newport Barracks, Kentucky: For completion of the construction

Newport Barracks, Ky.

of buildings at this post, fifty thousand dollars.

Fort Sidney, Nebraska: For repairs of buildings at Fort Sidney,

Fort Sidney, Nebr.

Nebraska, fifteen thousand dollars.

To reimburse and pay the sum of twelve thousand four hundred

Missouri River.

Reimbursement for protecting shores at Winthrop, Mo.

and twelve dollars to each of the following named companies, to-wit: The Chicago and Atchison Bridge Company, the Kansas City. Saint Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad Company, the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railroad Company, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company, and the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company, for moneys expended by said companies in the construction of works at Winthrop, Missouri, for the protection of the shores of the Missouri River and necessary to preserve navigation at said point; in all, sixty-two thousand and sixty dollars.

Military Prison at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas: For transportation

Military prison. Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

of discharged military prisoners at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, to place of prisoner’s enlistment at prisoner’s home, provided the cost to the latter does not exceed cost to place of enlistment, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Telegraph to connect the Capitol with the Departments

Telegraph. D. C.

Standard Underground Cable company.

Payment for cable connecting Capitol. Departments, and Government Printing Office.

and Government Printing Office: To pay the Standard Underground Cable Company, of Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania, in full, for underground electric cables laid in the city of Washington. District of Columbia, in October, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, connecting the Capitol. Executive Mansion. State. War. and Navy Departments, and other Government offices, and the Smithsonian Institution, under terms of permit of War Department, dated October third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, approved October ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, “by H. G. Wright, Chief of Engineers, or other authority, eleven thousand dollars, which said sum shall be in full payment for the purchase of said cables and for 917 all demands or equities of said Standard Underground Cable company against the Government for underground electric cables laid as aforesaid in the District of Columbia.

NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Navy Department.

For payment, on vouchers to be approved by the Secretary of the

Charles R. Miles.

Funeral expenses.

Navy, of the expenses of the last illness and burial of Lieutenant Charles R. Miles, who died of yellow fever, on board the United States steamer Yantic, in New York Harbor, in January, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

For amount paid by Pay Director A. W. Russell. United States

A. W. Russell.

Portrait of ex-Secretary Chandler.

Navy, to Mathew Wilson for painting portrait of William E. Chandler, on bill approved by W. C. Whitney, Secretary of the Navy, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three hundred and thirty-one dollars and fifty cents.

For amount paid by Pay Director, Thomas H. Looker, United

Thomas H. Looker.

Portraits of ex-Secretaries Borie and Woodbury.

States Navy, to E. F. Andrews for painting portraits of Adolph E. Borie and Levi Woodbury, on bills approved by W. E. Chandler, Secretary of the Navy, February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, five hundred dollars.

naval establishment.

Naval Establishment.

To reimburse “general account of advances”, created by the act of

Reimbursing general account of advances.

Vol. 20, p. 167.

June nineteen, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, for amounts advanced therefrom and expended on account of the several appropriations named, in excess of the sums appropriated therefor for the fiscal years given, found to be due the “general account on adjustment by the accounting officers, there is appropriated as follows: For pay of the Navy, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred

Pay.

and forty-six thousand and fifty dollars and thirty-six cents. For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, nine

Miscellaneous.

thousand eight hundred and ninety-five dollars and eighty-four cents; For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, thirteen thousand and fifty-five dollars and eighty cents; For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, seven thousand eight hundred and nineteen dollars and eight cents; For pay, miscellaneous, eighteen hundred and eight-five and prior years, two hundred and twenty-eight thousand two hundred and sixty-five dollars and seventy-six cents; For contingent, Navy, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior

Contingent.

years, fifty-six thousand seven hundred and seventy-four dollars and five cents; For transportation and recruiting, Marine Corps, eighteen hundred

Marine Corps.

and eighty-eight, seven hundred and sixty dollars and forty-five cents; For transportation and recruiting, Marine Corps, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-five and prior years, three thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine dollars and sixty-eight cents; For contingent, Marine Corps, eighteen hundred and eighty-five

Contingent.

and prior years, one thousand nine hundred and sixty-six dollars; For navigation and navigation supplies, Bureau of Navigation,

Bureau of navigation.

Supplies.

eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, three hundred and seventy-nine dollars and sixty-seven cents; For navigation and navigation supplies, Bureau of Navigation, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, three hundred and eighty-five dollars and twenty-eight cents; 918 For navigation and navigation supplies, Bureau of Navigation, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, eight thousand one hundred and fifty-three dollars and fifty-five cents; For contingent. Bureau of Navigation, eighteen hundred and

Contingent.

eighty-five and prior years, three thousand two hundred and fifty-two dollars and forty-six cents; For ordnance and ordnance stores, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen

Bureau of Ordnance. Ordnance.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, one thousand six hundred and sixty dollars and twenty-eight cents; For Torpedo Corps, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and

Torpedo Corps.

eighty-five and prior years, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars and seventy-nine cents; For contingent, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight,

Contingent.

one thousand three hundred and seventeen dollars and seventy-two cents; For contingent, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. two hundred and ninety-five dollars and thirty-one cents; For contingent, Bureau of Ordnance, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, two thousand and ninety-three dollars and twenty-nine cents; For equipment of vessels, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting,

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, four hundred and one

Equipment, etc.

thousand and sixty-eight dollars and sixty-nine cents; For transportation and recruiting, Bureau of Equipment and

Transportation.

Recruiting, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two thousand one hundred and sixty-six dollars and fifty-four cents; For transportation and recruiting. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one. thousand nine hundred and eighty-five dollars and forty-six cents; For transportation and recruiting, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, sixteen thousand five hundred and eighty-eight dollars and ten cents; For contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen

Contingent.

hundred and eighty-six, eight hundred and fourteen dollars and sixty-four cents; For contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior’ years, twenty-six thousand one hundred and ninety dollars and seventy-three cents; For medical department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, eighteen

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

Medical department.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, twenty-nine thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars and thirty-five cents; For contingent, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, eighteen hundred

Contingent.

and eighty-five and prior years, four thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars and twenty-seven cents; For provisions. Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

hundred and eighty-six, fifteen thousand three hundred and seventeen dollars and seventy-two cents; For provisions, Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Provisions.

hundred and eighty-five and prior years, three hundred and seventy-seven thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine dollars and fourteen cents; For contingent. Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen hundred

Contingent.

and eighty-five and prior years, seven thousand and seventy-four dollars and thirteen cents; For construction and repair. Bureau of Construction and Repair,

Bureau of Construction and Repair.

Construction, etc.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five and prior years, ten thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine dollars and thirty-one cents; For steam machinery, Bureau of Steam Engineering, eighteen

Bureau of Steam Engineering.

Machinery.

hundred and eighty-six and prior years, one hundred and three thousand and forty-six dollars and thirteen cents; For search for steamer Jeannette, two thousand one hundred and

“Jeannette.”

Search for.

fifty dollars and seventy-five cents; in all, one million four hundred 919and eighty-eight thousand six hundred and thirty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. Pay of the Navy: To pay amounts found due by the accounting

Longevity pays.

officers on account of longevity pay (Cook decision), being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, eight thousand three hundred and seventy-five dollars and seventy-seven cents; To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of longevity pay (Cook decision). being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand six hundred and thirty-three dollars and ninety-nine cents. Pay, Miscellaneous: To reimburse Pay Inspector Edwin Stewart,

Pay.

Miscellaneous

United States Navy, for payment of certain bills approved by the Secretary of the Navy, and certificates of settlement paid at the navy pay-office, New York, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight,-nine hundred and fifteen dollars and fifty-four cents. To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of travel under orders, freight, and so forth, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand four hundred and seventy-one dollars and twenty-eight cents. To pay amounts found due by the accounting officers on account of travel under orders, freight, and so forth, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and thirty-three dollars and sixty-five cents. Pay, Marine Corps: To pay amounts found due by the accounting

Marine Corps.

Pay.

officers on account of undrawn clothing, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two hundred and forty-nine dollars and eighty-one cents. Transportation and Recruiting, Marine Corps: For expenses

Transportation and recruiting.

of transportation and recruiting, two thousand five hundred dollars. Contingent, Marine Corps: To pay bills on file for gas, water,

Contingent.

straw, freight, stationery, telegrams, cartage, and rent of telephone, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven, seven hundred and seventy-seven dollars and forty-eight cents. Bureau of Navigation: To pay bill of F. Thill for lamp chimneys,

F. Thill.

Payment to.

being a deficiency in the appropriation for navigation and navigation supplies for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven. six dollars and forty-nine cents. Bureau of Ordnance: To pay amounts found due by the accounting

Bureau of Ordnance.

Freight.

officers on account of freight, and so forth, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, eighteen dollars and seventy-one cents. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting: To pay the Pennsylvania

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

Railroad Company for the transportation of enlisted men; one hundred and fourteen dollars and fifty cents. To pay the Old Colony Steamboat Company for the transportation

Transportation.

of enlisted men, one hundred and twenty dollars; being deficiencies for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Naval Station, Key West, Florida: To relieve Pay Inspector

Key West naval station.

Thomas T. Caswell, United States Navy, of the checkage against his account for fourth quarter, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, being amount paid to A. P. Boller and Company, from appropriation “Contingent, Yards and Docks, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.” in adjusting settlement of claim arising under their contract, dated nineteenth December, eighteen hundred and eighty-one. for building an iron wharf at United States naval station. Key West. Florida,

Iron wharf.

said amount having been disallowed by the Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller, seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars and fifty seven cents. 920 Relief of James E. Jouett:

James E. Jouett.

Credit in accounts.

To relieve Rear-Admiral James E. Jouett, United States Navy, from accountability for the sum of four hundred dollars paid to him March sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, by Pay Inspector John H. Stevenson, United States Navy, upon a voucher for that amount approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, by the Secretary of the Navy, authority is hereby granted to the proper accounting officers to credit the account of Rear-Admiral Jouett with the said amount expended by him, four hundred dollars. Relief of Widow of General Hancock: To reimburse Mrs.

Almira R. Hancock.

Reimbursement of expenses incurred by Major-General W. S. Hancock, Yorktown Centennial.

Almira R. Hancock for expenses incurred by her husband, Major General W. S. Hancock, in the entertainment of official visitors at the Yorktown Centennial Celebration, two thousand one hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to be disbursed on vouchers to be approved by the Secretary of War. To compensate the owner of the schooner E. C. Allen for injuries

“E. C. Allen.”

Payment of damages.

sustained by that vessel in a collision with United States ship Constellation in the harbor of Portsmouth. New Hampshire, on the night of October first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, eighty-four dollars. To compensate the owner of the schooner Amanda Tompkins for

“Amanda Tompkins.”

Payment of damages.

injuries sustained by that vessel in a collision with the United States steamer Nina in East River, New York, in November third, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight eight hundred and eighty-four dollars and ninety cents. That the sum of five thousand dollars appropriated by act of Congress

Eclipse of the sun. Re-appropriation.

Ante, p. 638.

Interior Department.

approved December twenty-second eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to defray the expenses of observing a total eclipse of the sun, and which, by reason of the delay in the passage of said act, was not expended, is hereby re-appropriated, and the Secretary of the Navy is authorized to use the said five thousand dollars to defray the expense of sending a scientific expedition to the west coast of Africa to observe the total eclipse of the sun which will occur on the twenty-second day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Lighting the Capitol and Grounds: For the payment of amount

Capitol and grounds.

Lighting.

due for gas furnished during a portion of the month of May and the entire month of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and for the months of April, May, and June, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, eight thousand two hundred and forty-one dollars and thirty cents.

For electric-light service for months of May and June, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. three hundred and fourteen dollars.

For amount due W. H. Bailey, deceased, for services as superintendent of gas meters for months of May and June, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, at one hundred dollars per month, two hundred dollars.

Rent of Buildings: For this amount, being a deficiency in the

Rent.

appropriation for rent of building northeast corner of Eighth and G streets, northwest, occupied by the Bureau of Education, being amount required for rent of said building, from December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, at the rate of four thousand dollars per annum, two thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars.

public land service.

Public lands.

Registers and Receivers: To supply a deficiency in the appropriation

Registers and receivers.

for salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, forty thousand dollars.

921

Expenses of Depositing Public Moneys: For expenses of depositing

Depositing public moneys.

public moneys received from public lands, three thousand dollars.

Expenses of Hearings in Land Entries: For expenses of hearings

Hearings in land entries.

held by order of the Commissioners of the General Land Office to determine whether alleged fraudulent entries are of that character or have been made in compliance with law, ten thousand dollars.

Depredations on Public Timber: To pay amounts found due

Timber depredations.

by the accounting officers on account of depredations on public timber for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as follows:

Abram Hall, receiver of public moneys and disbursing agent, Miles City. Montana, six dollars.

Protecting the Public Lands: To pay amounts found due by

Protecting public lands.

the accounting officers on account of protecting the public lands for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as follows:

S. B. Bevans, special agent General Land Office, Prescott, Arizona,

S. B. Bevans.

two hundred and fifty dollars and fifty cents.

M. R. Slater, special agent, General Land Office, Tucson, Arizona,

M. R. Slater.

three dollars and twenty-five cents.

J. F. Applewhite, special agent, General Land Office, Wichita,

J. F. Applewhite.

Kansas, thirteen dollars and seventy-five cents.

Surveying the Public Lands: To pay amount found due by the

Surveys.

accounting officers on account of surveying the public lands for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven to Myron Willsie for services and expenses in examination of surveys in Dakota, three hundred and thirty-five dollars and fifty cents.

Office of Surveyor-General, Washington Territory: For

Washington.

Surveyor-general.

salaries of clerks in his office, two hundred and fifty dollars.

For payment to the State of Kansas, on account of five per centum

Kansas.

Payment to.

fund arising from the sale of public lands in said State from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, as per decision of the First Comptroller of the Treasury, of date May sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty, and as stated by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, forty-three thousand seven hundred and ninety dollars and thirty-two cents.

For payment to the State of Colorado, on account of five per cent-um

Colorado.

Payment to.

fund arising from the sale of public lands in said State prior to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as provided by the act of admission, sixteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

For payment to the State of Nebraska on account of five per

Nebraska.

Payment to.

cent-um fund arising from the sale of public lands in said State prior to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as per decision of the First Comptroller of the Treasury, and as stated by the Commissioners of the General Land Office, thirty five thousand five hundred dollars.

Miscellaneous Objects

Miscellaneous.

Government Hospital for the Insane: For support in the hospital,

Government hospital for Insane.

including clothing and treatment of indigent insane persons who are by law entitled to treatment, eleven thousand dollars.

Columbia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb: For the support

Columbia Deaf and Dumb Institution.

of the institution, including salaries and incidental expenses for looks and illustrative apparatus, and for general repairs and improvements, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Education of Children in Alaska: To pay the salary of John

Alaska.

Education in.

H. Carr, teacher in Government school at Unga, Alaska, for March, eighteen hundred and eighty seven, one hundred and fifty dollars.

922 Pensions.

Pensions.

For Army and Navy Pensions, as follows: For invalids widows, minor children, and dependent relatives, and survivors and widows of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and with Mexico, eight

Provisos.

Navy.

million dollars: Provided, That the appropriation aforesaid for Navy pensions, shall be paid from the income of the Navy pension fund, so far as the same may be sufficient for that purpose: And provided further,

Accounts.

That the amount expended under each of the above items shall be accounted for separately. Indian Affairs.

Indian affairs.

Telegraphing, and Purchase of Indian Supplies: To pay the

Supplies.

Purchase and telegraphing.

Fulfilling Treaties with Seminoles: To enable the accounting

Seminoles.

Fulfilling treaties with.

officers to adjust certain appropriations on the books of the Department, the sum of two thousand six hundred and twenty-one dollars and sixty cents is hereby reappropriated, to be carried to the credit of appropriation “Fulfilling treaties with Seminoles,” being amount found due to said Indians in the adjustment of the accounts of the late D. H. Cooper, Indian agent.

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Post-Office Department.

Office of the First Assistant Postmaster-General: For

Stationery.

stationery in post-offices for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two thousand two hundred dollars.

Office of the Second Assistant Postmaster-General: For

Inland mail transportation. railroads.

inland mail transportation, namely: Inland transportation by railroad routes, one million seven thousand live hundred and twenty eight dollars and forty cents.

Railway post-office car service, fifty-three thousand six hundred

Postal cars.

and forty three dollars and sixty cents. Railway post-office clerks, fifty thousand dollars.

Railway mail clerks.

Compensation to postmasters: For amount to reimburse the postal

Postmasters.

Compensation.

revenues of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, being the amount retained by postmasters in excess of the appropriation, nine hundred thousand dollars. Compensation to clerks in post offices: Benjamin M. Welch, postmaster,

Benjamin M. Welch.

Payment to.

New Martinville, West Virginia. For clerk-hire under credited in— First quarter, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, nine dollars. Second quarter, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, nine dollars.

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay upon the order of

American Grocer Association.

Payment to.

Post, p. 1200.

the Postmaster-General to the American Grocer Association of the city of New York the sum of four hundred and eighty six dollars, or so much thereof as may be found equitably due for postage erroneously paid by said association pursuant to the act for the relief of the American Grocer Association of the city of New York, approved October twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Foreign Mail Transportation: Oregon Railway and navigation

Foreign mails.

Oregon Railway, etc. Company.

Company: For transportation of the United States mails from Port Townsend. Washington Territory, and Victoria. British Columbia, during the quarter ended June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, fifty-four dollars and twenty three cents.

923

The foregoing stuns for the postal service shall be payable from the postal revenues of the respective years to which they are properly chargeable.

To imburse of estate of D. O. Adkison, late postmaster at Virginia

D. O. Adkison.

Payment to estate of.

City, Nevada, for moneys paid by him on money-orders in October twenty fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five, and not credited in the settlement of his accounts by reason of the destruction of the vouchers for said payments by fire, the sum of one hundred and seventy-four dollars and ninety-five cents, to be paid to Lucy A Adkison, the only surviving heir of D. O. Adkison.

To pay J. C. Knowlton, late postmaster at Ann Arbor. Michigan,

J. C. Knowlton.

Payment to.

the balance due him for furniture and fixtures purchased by him for the post office at Ann Arbor, two hundred and forty-five dollars and twenty-five cents.

To enable the Postmaster General to pay to Heman D. Walbridge

Heman D. Walbridge and Reginald Fendall.

Payment to.

and Reginald Fendall, trustees, rent of the post-office at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at the rate of seven hundred and fifty dollars per annum, from the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty five, to the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, being the rent agreed upon between the Postmaster General and the said trustees by the lease entered into between them and him on the first of July, eighteen hundred and eighty four, for the term of four years, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

To pay the rent of the city post-office in Washington, District of

Washington. D. C.

Rent of city post office.

Columbia, from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine five thousand dollars, said sum to be in full payment for the rent for the time specified.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Department of Agriculture.

For compensation of Secretary of Agriculture, three thousand and sixty-six dollars and

Secretary.

sixty-eight cents.

For compensation of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, one thousand

Assistant Secretary.

one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents.

Investigations in ornithology and mammalogy: To reimburse

Ornithology and mammalogy.

Reimbursement.

Norman J. Colman, for amount paid Vernon Bailey for amount expended while in the service of the Department of Agriculture, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven, six dollars.

To reimburse Norman J. Colman, for amount paid the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, for advertising and papers, for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven, four dollars and eighty cents.

Silk Culture: To pay amount due Z I). Gilman for paints and

Silk culture.

oils furnished in excess of appropriation for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven, two dollars and forty cents.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

united states court.

United States courts.

Fees and Expenses of Marshals: For payment of special deputy

Marshals.

Special deputies at elections.

Proviso.

Advances.

marshals at Congressional elections, one hundred and twenty four thousand dollars: Provided, That of the appropriation of six hundred and seventy five thousand dollars, for fees and expenses of United States marshals and deputies for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty nine, not exceeding four hundred thousand dollars may be advanced to marshals, to be accounted for in the usual way, the residue to remain in the Treasury, to be used, if at all, only m the payment of the accounts of marshals in the manner provided in section

R. S., sec. 856, p. 161.

eight hundred and fifty six, Revised Statutes.

924

For fees and expenses of marshals United States courts, being a deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty eight, fifty thousand dollars.

Support of Prisoners: For support of United States prisoners,

Support of prisoners.

including necessary clothing and medical aid and transportation to place of conviction, fifty thousand dollars.

For support of United States prisoners including necessary clothing and medical aid and transportation to place of conviction, being for deficiencies on account of fiscal years, as follows: Eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, fourteen thousand one hundred and sixty eight dollars and sixty four cents; eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, seven thousand six hundred and one dollars and eighty-two cents; eighteen hundred and eighty-six, eight thousand one hundred and eighty one dollars and ten cents; eighteen hundred and eighty-five, two thousand five hundred and two dollars and fifty cents; eighteen hundred and eighty-four, thirty dollars; eighteen hundred and eighty one, fifty four dollars and eighty five cents; eighteen hundred and eighty, forty-four dollars and twenty cents; in all, thirty-two thousand five hundred and eighty three dollars and eleven cents.

Fees of Jurors: For fees of jurors United States courts, being

Jurors’ fees.

for deficiencies on account of fiscal years, as follows: Eighteen hundred and eighty-six, seven hundred and thirty dollars and sixty cents; eighteen hundred and eighty five, three hundred and fifteen dollars; in all, two thousand and thirty nine dollars and thirty cents.

Fees of Witnesses: For fees of witnesses United States courts,

Witnesses’ fees.

being for deficiencies on account of fiscal years, as follows: Eighteen hundred and eighty-six, one thousand three hundred and seventy-three dollars and sixty cents; eighteen hundred and eighty-five, one hundred and seventy-five dollars; eighteen hundred and eighty-four, two hundred and thirty-two dollars; eighteen hundred and eighty-three, eight hundred dollars; eighteen hundred and eighty, two dollars and five cents; eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, twenty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents; eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, ten dollars and thirty cents; in all two thousand six hundred and twenty-two dollars and twenty cents.

Miscellaneous Expenses: For payment of miscellaneous expenses

Miscellaneous expenses.

of United States courts, being oh account of fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, sixty-one dollars and seventy-eight cents;

For payment of miscellaneous expenses of United States court ten thousand dollars.

Expenses of Territorial Courts in Utah: For expenses of

Utah.

Territorial courts.

Territorial courts in Utah, being for deficiencies on account of. fiscal years, as follows: Eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, five thousand three hundred and twenty-six dollars and fifty-five cents; eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand and seventy-six dollars; in all. six thousand four hundred and two dollars and fifty-five cents.

Fees of District Attorneys: For payment of United States

District attorney’s fees.

district attorneys, the same being for payment of the regular fees provided by law for official services, fifteen thousand dollars.

To compensate A. L. Rhodes, special counsel in the Mare Island

A. L. Rhodes.

Payment to.

case, being the remaining portion of his fee of six thousand dollars, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand dollars.

To compensate A. J. Fountain, for, services while special assistant

A. J. Fountain.

Payment to.

to United States attorney for Territory of New Mexico, eleven cases 925 for perjury and conspiracy, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven five hundred dollars.

To compensate J. C. Baird, for services as assistant to United States

J. C. Baird.

Payment to.

attorney for the Territory of Wyoming during June term, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at Buffalo, Wyoming, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and thirty-four dollars.

To compensate Solomon Claypool for services as assistant to the

Solomon Claypool.

Payment to.

United States attorney for the district of Indiana, in tally sheet cases versus Simon Coy and others, fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

For compensation of S. G. Hilborn for services in the Mare Island

S. G. Hilborn.

Payment to.

case, in association with A. L. Rhodes, and expenses, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

For compensation of D. H. Murphy for services under order of

D. H. Murphy.

Payment to.

court as assistant to district attorney for Alaska, from October ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, to October thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven: Fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty seven, seven hundred and fifty dollars; fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, two hundred and fifty dollars; in all, one thousand dollars.

For compensation of J. E. Bruce, assistant to district attorney for

J. E. Bruce.

Payment to.

the southern district of Ohio, to reimburse him for the unpaid portion of the twenty per centum reduction of his salary during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, eighty-four dollars and sixty-six cents.

For payment of United States district attorneys for unofficial fees,

Unofficial fees.

as set forth in House Executive Document Number Fifty-six, Fiftieth Congress, second session, as follows: Fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-two. three hundred and forty-four dollars and ninety seven cents; fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-five, thirty-one dollars and fifty cents; fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six, five hundred dollars; fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, one thousand five hundred and forty-five dollars and fifteen cents; fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, three thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars and ten cents; in all, six thousand one hundred and forty-one dollars and seventy-two cents.

To compensate Robert F. Arnold for legal services in the prosecution

Robert F. Arnold.

Payment to.

of parties charged with robbing the United States mail as shown by estimate transmitted by the Secretary of the Treasury January twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand dollars.

For payment to William G. Ewing, United States district attorney

William G. Ewing.

Payment to.

for the northern district of Illinois, for services rendered in the matter of the final report of the assignee of the estate of John McArthur, bankrupt, three hundred dollars.

For the payment to Graham H. Harris, of Chicago. Illinois, for

Graham H. Harris.

Payment to.

services rendered in the prosecution, at Auburn, New York, in November, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, of E. A. Gardner and others for smuggling, three hundred and twenty-five dollars.

For salary of the judge of the United States court in the Indian

Indian Territory.

Salary of judge United States court.

Ante, p. 783.

Rent, etc.

Territory for the balance of the current fiscal year and for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, four thousand seven hundred dollars; and for preparing suitable rooms and other necessary accommodations for the United States court at Muscogee, in the Indian Territory, and the expenses including fees of jurors of said court for the current fiscal year, five thousand and three hundred dollars; in all, ten thousand dollars.

Fees of Clerks: For fees of clerks United States courts, being a

Clerks’ fees.

deficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, ten thousand dollars.

Fees of commissioners: For fees of United States commissioners,

Commissioners’ fees.

and justices of the peace, acting as such commissioners, being a de- 926 ficiency for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, fifteen thousand dollars.

Reimbursement of A. A. Wilson: To reimburse A. A. Wilson,

A. A. Wilson.

Reimbursement.

United States marshal for the District of Columbia, the amount of the bill of costs adjudged against him by the Supreme Court of the United States in favor of J. C. Callan, sixty-nine dollars and fifty cents.

Payment to W. L. Pinney: To pay W. L. Pinney for services

W. L. Pinney.

Payment to.

as stenographer under appointment of the court at Phoenix, Arizona, in the cases of certain Apache Indians indicted for murder, one hundred and eight dollars and twenty cents.

To pay Jacob W Jacobs, late sheriff of Keokuk County. Iowa,

Jacob W. Jacobs.

Payment to.

special deputy marshal, in full for expenses in the apprehension of certain persons concerned in the burglary of the post-office at Webster. Iowa, as shown by House Executive Document Number Fifty-nine, Forty-ninth Congress, second session, three hundred and forty-one dollars and thirty-five cents.

PUBLIC PRINTING.

Public printing.

For printing and binding for the Treasury Department, to be executed

Printing and binding for.

Treasury Depart.

under the direction of the Public Printer, fifteen thousand dollars.

For printing and binding for the War Department, to be executed

War Department.

under the direction of the Public Printer, ten thousand dollars.

For printing and binding for the Post-Office Department, to be

Post-Office Department.

executed under the direction of the Public Printer, sixty-nine thousand dollars.

For printing and binding for the State Department, ten thousand

State Department.

dollars.

For printing and binding for the Navy Department, to be executed

Navy Department.

under the direction of the Public Printer, ten thousand dollars.

For printing and binding for the Department of Agriculture, to be

Department of Agriculture.

executed under the direction of the Public Printer, ten thousand dollars.

government printing office.

Government Printing Office.

For rental of storehouses and removal of printed signatures awaiting

Rent. etc.

bindery work, five thousand dollars. For setting new engine boiler, and altering and underpinning walls

Heating.

of boiler-house and making connections with heating plant of office, two thousand dollars. For purchase of six hundred and fifty lamp power dynamo for

Electric lights.

electric-light purposes, and setting same, and further extension of electric-light plant, four thousand dollars. For renewal and repair of roof of H street wing of office building,

Repairs.

two thousand dollars.

To pay fifteen per centum in addition to the amount paid for day

Extra pay for night work.

labor to the employees of the Government Printing Office, such as compositors, pressmen, stereotypes, laborers, messengers, press-feeders, Record folders, counters, engineers, machinists, firemen; and proof readers, revisers, copy holders, makeup and imposer of the bill force, who were and are exclusively employed on the night forces of the Government Printing Office during the second session of the Fiftieth Congress, fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be

Proviso.

Credit for extra pay.

necessary: Provided, That in estimating the said fifteen per centum credit shall be given to the Government for whatever has been paid or is now being paid the said employees above the rates for day work.

To enable the Public Printer to pay for extra hours performed in

Mailing Record.

mailing the Congressional Record during the first and second sessions of the Fiftieth Congress, five hundred and thirty dollars and eighteen cents.

927 SENATE.

Senate.

For salaries of officers, clerks, and employees. Senate, for the fiscal

Salaries.

year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, eleven thousand six hundred and fifty-six dollars. For maintaining horses and wagons, one thousand five hundred

Horses and wagons.

dollars. For cleaning and varnishing furniture, eighty-four dollars and

Furniture and repairs.

sixty-six cents. For purchase of furniture, one thousand dollars. For materials for repairs of furniture, five hundred dollars. For pay of upholsterer for upholstering sofas in committee room on Naval Affairs, forty-four dollars. For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, five thousand dollars.

Miscellaneous items.

For expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate.

Investigations.

twenty thousand dollars. For maintaining horses and wagons, for the fiscal year eighteen

Horses and wagons.

hundred and eighty-eight, ten dollars and fifty cents. For fuel, oil, and cotton-waste for heating apparatus, ninety-two

Fuel, etc.

dollars and twelve cents. For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, one hundred and

Miscellaneous.

eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents To pay Benjamin Durfee (in addition to his annual salary, as

Benjamin Durfee.

Payment to.

Clerk to the Committee on Finance) for additional services to the Subcommittee on the Tariff and for preparing tariff testimony and indexes thereto, two thousand dollars. To pay Henry Talbott, Clerk to the Committee on Ways and

Henry Talbott.

Payment to.

Means, House of Representatives, for extra services rendered during the Fiftieth Congress, one thousand dollars.

To pay for clerical work performed and incidental expenses incurred

Committee on Improvement of Mississippi River.

Clerical services.

in the investigation ordered by the Senate under resolution of October tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and authorized by the Committee on the Improvement of the Mississippi River and its tributaries, such investigation having been made during the last recess of the Senate by direction of said committee, two hundred and eighty-three dollars and eighty-five cents.

Bust of the late Chief-Justice Waite: To procure and place

Chief-Justice Waite.

Bust of.

in the room of the Supreme Court of the United States a bust of the late Chief-Justice Morrison Remick Waite, one thousand five hundred dollars.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

House of representatives.

To pay the widow of the late James N. Burnes, the amount of

James N. Burnes.

Payment to widow.

salary for the unexpired term of his service as a member of the Fiftieth Congress, five hundred and forty-five dollars and fifty-one cents. To pay to John B Clark. Clerk of the House of Representatives,

John B. Clark.

Payment to.

for services in compiling and arranging for the printer and indexing testimony used in contested election cases, as authorized by the act entitled “An act relating to contested elections,” approved March

Vol. 24, p. 445.

second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, the sum of one thousand dollars, and the additional sum of one thousand dollars to such employees in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives as the Clerk may designate, and in such proportion as he may deem just, for assistance rendered in this work. For miscellaneous items and expenses of special and select committees,

Miscellaneous.

ten thousand dollars. For allowance to members of the House of Representatives for

Stationery.

stationery, two hundred and fifty dollars. For materials for folding, seven hundred dollars.

Folding materials.

928 To reimburse the estate of J. K. Edwards, late an official reporter

J. K. Edwards. Payment to estate of.

of the House of Representatives, the amount paid to E. D. Easton for services rendered and expenses incurred as a substitute reporter from June eleventh to July seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, both inclusive, such payment having been authorized by a resolution of the House adopted July fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and ninety cents. To enable the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of

Extra month’s pay to employees, etc., on the rolls Oct. 20, 1888.

Representatives to pay to the officers and employees of the Senate and House borne on the annual and session rolls on the twentieth day of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, including the Capitol Police and the Senate and House reporters and all persons paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate for folding speeches and pamphlets, who were continuously employed and paid out of said fund from the fifteenth day of August to the twentieth day of October eighteen hundred and eighty-eight for extra services during the Fiftieth Congress, a sum equal to one months pay. at the compensation then paid them by law, the same to be immediately available. To pay Frank B. Gorman, seventy-five dollars for the month of

Frank B. Gorman.

Payment to.

November, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, extra work as mail To pay George W. Fisher, for services as laborer at the Capitol

George W. Fisher.

Payment to.

from August first, to December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. one hundred and twenty-two days, at two dollars per day, two hundred and forty-four dollars. To pay Edward W. Coughlin, one hundred and fifty dollars, for

Edward W. Coughtin.

Payment to.

services rendered the Committee on Accounts, during the first and second sessions of the Fiftieth Congress. For horse and buggy for Department messenger. House of representatives.

Horse and buggy.

for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, two hundred and fifty dollars. To pay Charles Carter for caring for subcommittee-room of Committee

Charles Carter.

Services.

on Appropriations, sixty dollars To pay Charles Holbrook for services as laborer for thirty-seven

Charles Holbrook.

Services.

days, at two dollars per day seventy-four dollars. To enable the Clerk of the House to rent, during the fiscal year

Rent.

eighteen hundred and ninety, rooms for the use of the clerks employed under the direction of the Committee on Rules in preparing the general index of the Journals of Congress, one thousand two hundred dollars. To pay Thomas A. Coakley, a messenger employed under the resolution

Thomas A. Coakley.

Payment to.

of the House, adopted January nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at the rate of one hundred dollars per month from March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, until the assembling of the first session of the Fifty-first Congress, nine hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. To pay the clerk to the Committee on Elections for preparing a digest

Digest of contested elections.

of the contested-election cases of the Forty-eighth. Forty-ninth, and Fiftieth Congresses; as authorized by the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives December twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand five hundred dollars. To pay Lee Swords for services as folder in the folding room in

Lee Swords.

Services.

May. eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, forty dollars. To reimburse 8. C. Wilson, clerk to the Committee on Enrolled

S. C. Wilson.

Reimbursement.

Bills, for expenses incurred in procuring assistance during the first session of the Fiftieth Congress, eighty-seven dollars and thirty cents. For rent of building for use of the folding-room of the House from

Rent, folding-room.

March first until January first, eighteen hundred and ninety, one thousand dollars. 929

To pay John Prater for services in the cloakroom of the House

John Prater.

Services.

from December first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, to October thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, at fifty dollars per month, pursuant to resolution of the House adopted October eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, five hundred and fifty dollars.

JUDGMENTS COURT OF CLAIMS.

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims.

For payment of judgments of the Court of Claims as follows: Lucius H. Foote, seven thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars and twenty-seven cents; D. D. Davies, two thousand and seventy-one dollars and ten cents; Louis E. Wyne, two hundred and seventeen dollars; William W. Harris, ninety-seven dollars; John P. Rodgers, four hundred and three dollars; Lewis Nixon, one thousand three hundred dollars and eighty-one cents; James A. Bledsoe, one hundred and forty-six dollars; S. G. Lewis, fifty-eight dollars; The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, one hundred and seven thousand nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars and twenty-eight cents; Will A. McTeer, two hundred and seventeen dollars; John T. Patterson, eight hundred and fifty dollars; Edward W. Turner, two hundred and twenty-two dollars; Charles G. Hornor, eighty-two dollars; Seth M. Walker, two hundred and twelve dollars; Daniel M. Cooper, five hundred and forty-eight dollars; William L. Goodwin, four hundred and sixty-five dollars; B. P. Seals, eleven dollars; Frederick Page Tustin, five hundred and ninety-two dollars; George B. Brooks, five hundred and forty-six dollars; James F. Cass, twenty-four dollars; David Smith, eight thousand five hundred and sixty-eight dollars and nine cents; Augustus H. Able, eight thousand three hundred and thirteen dollars and eight cents: William G. Buehler, seven thousand five hundred and twenty-three dollars and eighty cents; Edward Farmer, eight thousand four hundred and forty-one dollars and seventy-two cents; Henry W. Fitch, nine thousand two hundred and thirty-nine dollars and seventy-nine cents; William S. Smith, ten thousand one hundred and fifty-three dollars and ten cents; Samuel L. P. Ayres, eight thousand three hundred and thirty eight dollars and fifty-three cents; Charles H. Baker, six thousand seven hundred and twenty-three dollars and seventy-seven cents; Elbridge Lawton, four thousand five hundred and ninety-four dollars and sixty-five cents; Edmund S. De Luce six thousand two hundred and sixty-three dollars and eighty-five cents; Charles H. Loring, eight thousand five hundred and forty-four dollars and thirty cents; Mary P. Brown, administratrix of William H. King, deceased, seven thousand three hundred and fifty dollars and seventy-nine cents; Harriet W. Bartleman, administratrix of Richard N. Bartleman. deceased, nine thousand two hundred and fifty-six dollars and eighty-seven cents: 930 Grove S. Beardsley, six thousand two hundred and seventy dollars

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims—Continued.

and thirty-three cents; John M. Allred, one hundred and twenty-nine dollars; George W. S. Hart, forty-three dollars; James S. Harbour, one thousand three hundred and sixty-four dollars; A. M. Gudger. two hundred dollars: E. R. Tarver, one hundred and forty-two dollars; Samuel T. Poinier, four hundred and forty-one dollars: Robert L. Rogers, two thousand nine hundred and six dollars; Ashland T. Patrick, fifty-seven dollars; Milo J. Wilson, ninety-two dollars: Charles Gibbons. Junior, three hundred and eighty-five dollars; John W. Shook, two hundred and thirty-nine dollars; Barna Powell, ninety-eight dollars: N. W. Burford, two hundred and twenty-five dollars; John L. Anglim, fifty-one dollars; James H. Tinsley, one hundred and ninety-seven dollars; John C. Moore, two hundred and eighty-seven dollars; Samuel Baird, twenty-four dollars; Witter H. Johnston, one hundred and seventy-one dollars; Edwin E. Marvin, forty-five dollars; Samuel Henry, one hundred and ninety-two dollars; William C. Brown, administrator of William F. Gleason, one hundred and sixty-eight dollars; John W. Payne, one hundred and sixteen dollars; John S. Bradford, one hundred and seventy-two dollars; James T. Barbee, four hundred and forty-three dollars and forty-five cents; John W. Payne, seventy-five dollars; W. H. Faucett. one hundred and eleven dollars; Edwin K. Cunningham, two hundred and sixty-three dollars; McLain Jones, two hundred and forty-seven dollars; James T. Spann, twenty-five dollars: D. D. Davies, four hundred and forty-one dollars; William Bowling, forty-five dollars; Abner Hazeltine, eighty-one dollars; William B. Ferguson, sixteen dollars; Stephen C. McCandless, seventeen dollars; Henry D. Fitzgerald, seventy dollars: W. G. B. Morris, one hundred and thirty-nine dollars; James D. Stevenson, forty-seven dollars; Elbert Wallace, thirty-four dollars; John W. Burton, seventy-three dollars: William H. Strong, one hundred and eleven dollars; William D. McKinstry, two hundred and five dollars; Eugene W. Hoge, seventy-two dollars; Anson C. Merrick, eighteen dollars; James S. Groves, twenty-three dollars; Henry C. Goodell, sixty dollars; J. A. Thorn, two hundred and eleven dollars; Joseph M. Stafford, one hundred and twenty-five dollars; John P. Hobart, forty-two dollars; Alfred Hobbs, fifty-four dollars; Edward T. Jones, fifty-five dollars: James P. Waugh, twenty-four dollars: William E. Singleton, one hundred dollars; John C. Wood, thirty dollars: R. A. Donnelly, ninety-one dollars; Fay Hempstead, thirty-three dollars; W. W. Gilbert, one hundred and ninety-two dollars; Stephen Wheeler, four hundred and sixty-eight dollars; 931 James H. Bone, one hundred and six dollars;

Payment of judgments of Court of Claims—Continued.

John H. Woodward, three hundred and four dollars; Harvey Cabaniss, sixty-four dollars; William C. Seymour, one hundred and thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents: William Brauner Reuther, one thousand dollars; Cushman and Hurlbut, sixty dollars and eleven cents; Joseph O’Brien, twenty-dollars and fifty-six cents; William H. Perry, three dollars and sixty-seven cents; William V. Bronaugh, one thousand dollars; De Witt Coffman, one thousand dollars; To pay interest at five per centum per annum from June thirteen,

Interest.

eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to January eight, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, under section ten hundred and ninety. Revised

R. S., sec. 1000, p. 200.

Statutes, on a judgment for one hundred and ninety-six dollars, rendered by the Court of Claims in case number fifteen thousand and fifty-one. in favor of John F. Knox, heretofore paid in the principal sum. five dollars and sixty-four cents; Joseph McDonald, seventy-four dollars, with interest at five per centum per annum from February sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, until paid, under section ten hundred and ninety, Revised Statutes: Simon Cook, one thousand dollars, with interest at five per centum per annum from June twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, until paid, under section ten hundred and ninety. Revised Statutes’; Seth N. Kimball, three thousand seven hundred and thirty-six dollars; Patrick J. Kennedy, twenty-six thousand three hundred and seventy-nine dollars: Charles W. A. Cartlidge, two hundred dollars and seventy-four cents: John T. Green, two hundred and fifty-five dollars; Madison J. Julian, one thousand and seventy-four dollars’ James H. Dennis, seventeen dollars; Hans Hanson, seven hundred and fifty-seven dollars; Marius Duvall, six thousand seven hundred and thirty-one dollars and eighty-seven cents; W. H. Grider, one hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-eight cents; J. C. Irwin and Company, nine thousand seven hundred and thirty-five dollars; Charles A. Perry and Company, five thousand three hundred and twenty dollars: Alden L. Roadarmour, twenty-four dollars: Sampson Williams, eight hundred and one dollars; William G. Crockett, one hundred and twenty dollars; Harry J. Milligan, one hundred and forty-six dollars; William N. Hayward, forty-eight dollars: Frederic Parsons, twenty-six dollars; Alfred T. Dillard, thirty-three dollars; G. G. Eaves, one hundred and fifty-seven dollars; J. W. Lingenfelter, seventy-nine dollars; Thomas B. Ford, twenty-six dollars; Ebenezer N. O. Clough. three hundred and ninety-four dollars; Lenoir M. Erwin, forty-two dollars; Joseph M. Stafford, one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and ten cents; John W. Calder, thirty-five dollars: G. L. Ogden, one thousand three hundred and ninety-six dollars;

To pay interest at five per centum per annum from September

Interest.

R. S. sec. 1090, p. 200.

eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, to February twenty seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine under section ten hundred 932 and ninety. Revised Statutes, on a judgment for two thousand two hundred and fifty-six dollars and seventy-five cents, rendered by the Court of Claims in case numbered twelve thousand four hundred and eighty-seven, of George H. Palmer, already provided for in the principal sum, three hundred and ninety-one dollars and ninety-eight cents.

In all three hundred and eight thousand one hundred and sixty-three

Proviso.

dollars and forty-three cents: Provided, That none of the

Appeal.

judgments herein provided for shall be paid until the right of appeal shall have expired.

Sec. 2. That for the payment of the following claims certified to

Claims certified by accounting officers.

be due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of

Vol. 18, p. 110.

section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four. and under appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, unless otherwise stated, and which have been

Vol. 23, p. 254.

certified to Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, as fully set forth in House Executive Document Number Fifty-nine, Fiftieth Congress, second session, except such as may be in favor of the several bonded Pacific railroads, and such others as are specially excepted, there is appropriated as follows:

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by the First Comptroller.

state department. Foreign intercourse: For salaries, consular service, one thousand

Consular service.

two hundred and seventy-one dollars and eighty-one cents. For relief and protection of American seamen, five dollars.

Salaries.

treasury department.

American seamen.

For salaries and expenses of collectors of internal revenue, twenty-one

Treasury Department.

dollars and thirty-six cents. For contingent expenses, independent treasury, six dollars.

Collectors’ internal revenue.

interior department.

Independent treasury.

Contingent expenses.

For expenses of the Eighth Census, twenty-nine dollars and fifty-five

Interior Department.

cents. For salaries and commissions of registers and receivers, three hundred

Eighth Census.

and forty-six dollars and sixty-nine cents. For contingent expenses of land offices, thirty dollars.

Registers and receivers.

For surveying the public lands, five hundred and one dollars

Surveying.

and ninety-nine cents. For five, three and two per centum fund to States, thirty-nine

Five, three, and two er cent.

thousand three hundred and ninety-five dollars and four cents. For reimbursement to receivers of public moneys for excess of deposits,

Reimbursing excess of deposits.

sixty-nine dollars and ninety-six cents. department of justice.

Department of Justice.

For fees and expenses of marshals, United States courts, two thousand

Fees.

Marshals.

three hundred and fifty-four dollars and forty-four cents. For fees of district attorneys, United States courts, two hundred

District attorneys.

and twenty-five dollars and twenty cents. For fees of clerks, United States courts, four hundred and seventy-four

Clerks.

dollars and ten cents. For fees of commissioners, United States courts, twenty six dollars

Commissioners.

and ten cents. 933 CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of Customs.

For fuel, light, and water for public buildings, eight dollars and

Public buildings.

Fuel, lights, etc.

fifty-three cents. For furniture and repairs of same for public buildings, one hundred

Furniture.

and four dollars and twenty-five cents. For repairs of light-houses, one dollar.

Light-houses.

For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, except the

Collecting customs revenue.

claims of the Central Pacific Railroad and the Southern Pacific railroads of Arizona, California, and New Mexico, twenty one thousand two hundred and twenty-three dollars and forty-six cents WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of two and three year volunteers, one hundred and fifteen

Pay, volunteers.

thousand, two hundred and seventeen dollars and thirty-one cents. For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, one

Bounty.

hundred and fifteen thousand five hundred and thirty-seven dollars and forty-nine cents. For bounty, act July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six,

Vol. 14, p. 322.

fifteen thousand nine hundred and ninety one dollars and forty three cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six.

Army pays.

and prior years, except the claims of the Union Central, Kansas, and Sioux City and Pacific Railroads, three thousand one hundred and fifty dollars and eighty-two cents. For pay and so forth, of the Army eighteen hundred and eighty seven, twelve thousand two hundred and sixty-three dollars and ninety cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, four thousand three hundred and thirty-nine dollars and sixty-five cents. For traveling expenses of First Michigan Cavalry, two hundred

First Michigan Cavalry.

and fifteen dollars and forty seven cents. For traveling expenses of California and Nevada volunteers, one

California and Nevada volunteers.

hundred and thirty-two dollars and fifteen cents. For artificial limbs, fifty dollars.

Artificial limbs.

For Signal Service, medical department, eighteen hundred and

Signal Service, medical department.

eighty-seven, fifty dollars. For medical and hospital department, three hundred and ninety

Medical department.

dollars. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT (INDIAN) CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER.

Indian claims-allowed by the Second Auditor and Comptroller.

For pay of Indian agents, one hundred and thirty-one dollars and

Indian agents.

ninety-four cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

interior department. For Army pensions, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior

Army pensions.

years, seven hundred and thirty-six dollars and fourteen cents. war department.

War Department.

For subsistence of the Army, eight hundred and thirty-seven dollars

Subsistence.

and ninety-eight cents. 934 For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, six hundred

Quartermaster’s Department.

Supplies.

and forty-four dollars and seventy-one cents. For incidental expenses, Quartermaster’s Department, two hundred

Incidental expenses.

and eighty-six dollars and eighty-eight cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-seven, except the claims of the Central Pacific. Sioux

Claims excepted.

City and Pacific, California Southern, Los Angeles and San Diego, and Southern Pacific Railroads of Arizona, California, and New Mexico, and of the Northern Railway Company, one hundred and two thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars and sixty-two cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, except the claims of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, the Northern Railway Company, the Central Pacific, and the Southern Pacific Railroads of Arizona, California, and New Mexico, three thousand nine hundred and thirteen dollars and thirty-eight cents. For fifty per centum of arrears of Army transportation due certain

Fifty per cent to land-grant roads.

land-grant railroads, six thousand six hundred and eight dollars and seventy-eight cents. For barracks and quarters, except the claim numbered sixty-six

Barracks and quarters.

thousand four hundred and seventy six in said Executive Document number fifty nine, ninety five dollars and fifty-five cents. For Army and Navy hospital, Hot Springs Arkansas, seventy-four

Hot Springs hospital

dollars and fifty one cents. For purchase of old Produce Exchange Building and site, New

Produce Building.

York City, one thousand five hundred dollars

New York.

. For horses for cavalry and artillery, one hundred and thirty-seven

Horses.

dollars. For contingencies of fortifications one hundred and sixty five

Fortifications.

dollars. For maintenance and repair of military telegraph lines, thirteen

Military telegraph.

dollars and eighty-two cents. For Signal Service, subsistence, fourteen dollars and twenty five cents.

Signal Service.

Subsistence.

For Signal Service, transportation, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven,

Transportation.

to pay claim numbered one hundred and one thousand four hundred and fifty six ninety cents. For Signal Service, transportation, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, to pay claim numbered one hundred and one thousand four hundred and six, one dollar and fifty-three cents. For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

Pay, etc.

Washington volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty-five and eighteen hundred and fifty six, six hundred and twenty three dollars and eighty-six cents. For commutation of rations to prisoners of war in rebel States

Commutation of rations.

and to soldiers on furlough, six thousand two hundred and seventy dollars. For horses and other property lost in the military service, twenty

Horses, etc., claims.

seven thousand five hundred and nineteen dollars and thirteen cents. NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy Department claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy, two hundred and fifty-six thousand nine

Pay. Navy.

hundred and forty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents:

Proviso.

Certain claims barred.

Provided, That no part of any one of the claims to which this appropriation is applicable shall be paid therefrom which accrued more than six years prior to the date of the filing of the petition in the Court of Claims upon which the judgment was rendered, which, being affirmed by the Supreme Court, has been adopted by the accounting officers as the basis for the allowance of said claim.

935 For pay miscellaneous, thirty-six dollars and fifty cents.

Miscellaneous.

For pay of Marine Corps, seventeen dollars and eighty cents.

Marine Corps, pay.

For contingent, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, thirty one

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

dollars and fifth-six cents. For provisions. Navy, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, twenty

Bureau of provisions and Clothing.

three thousand live hundred and four dollars and sixty three cents. For indemnity for lost clothing, one hundred and twenty dollars.

Lost clothing.

For enlistment bounties to seamen, one hundred and sixty two dollars

Bounty, enlistment.

and ninety-one cents. For bounty for the destruction of enemies’ vessels, one hundred

Bounty, destruction of enemies’ vessels.

and nine dollars and twenty-six cents. For the payment of claims for difference between actual expenses

Mileage claims.

and mileage allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Graham versus The United States, two thousand three hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fourteen cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SIXTH AUDITOR.

Claims allowed by Sixth Auditor.

For deficiency in the postal revenue eighteen hundred and sixty-six

Postal revenues.

and prior years, except the claims of the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad, fourteen thousand one hundred and fifty one dollars and forty six cents.

Sec. 3. That for the payment of the following claims certified to be

Claims certified by accounting officers

due by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section five of the act of June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and under

Vol. 18, p. 110.

appropriations heretofore treated as permanent, being for the service of the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, unless otherwise stated, and which have been certified to Congress under section two of the act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 23, p. 254.

eighty four, as fully set forth in Senate Executive Document Number One Hundred and Thirty-two. Fiftieth Congress, second session, except such as may be in favor of the several bonded Pacific railroads, and such others as are specially excepted, there is appropriated as follows:

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by First Comptroller.

state department. Foreign intercourse: For loss on bills of exchange, diplomatic

Loss on exchange, legations.

service, eight dollars and thirty-eight cents. treasury department.

Treasury Depart meat.

Internal revenue: For drawback on stills exported (act March

Drawback on stills.

Vol. 20, p. 342.

first eighteen hundred and seventy-nine), forty dollars.

For refunding taxes illegally collected, three thousand six hundred

Refunding taxes.

Alien shareholders.

Proviso.

and sixty-one dollars and eighty-two cents: Provided, That if it appears by legal proof, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, that any of the corporations named in said Executive Document as paying said tax never deducted or withheld the same from alien holders of such stock or bonds and the same is not due to

Payable to companies not deducting tax.

said aliens, payment may be made to the corporation.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to allow

Tonnage dues.

Refund of interest to North German Lloyd, Hamburg, and Norse-American Steamship Companies.

and pay out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to the North German Lloyd Steamship Company of Bremen, the Hamburg-American Packet Company of Hamburg, and the Norse American line of Sweden, interest at the rate of four per cent-um per annum on such moneys as have been exacted from such companies in contravention of treaty provisions and heretofore refunded 936 under the act of June nineteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight; such interest to be computed from the date of the respective payments by such companies up to the time of refunding the same

Proviso.

To be accepted in full.

under the act aforesaid: Provided, however, That such interest shall be accepted by said companies, respectively, in full settlement of all claims on account of said moneys exacted from them in contravention of treaty provisions as above stated.

miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous.

For post-office and sub-treasury building at Boston, Massachusetts,

Public buildings.

Boston, Mass.

four thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars and eighty one cent. For customhouse building at Cleveland, Ohio, two thousand seven

Cleveland, Ohio.

hundred and eleven dollars and eighty-four cents. For post-office and court-house building at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,

Philadelphia, Pa.

four thousand two hundred and thirty-four dollars and fifteen cents. For court-house and post-office building at Jefferson City, Missouri,

Jefferson City, Mo.

forty-nine dollars and forty-five cents. interior department

Interior Department.

For investigation of pension cases, special examiners, Pension

Pension investigations.

Office, thirty six dollars and fifty cents. For contingent expenses of land offices, four dollars and thirty

Land offices.

Contingent expenses.

three cents. For protecting the public lands, five dollars and twenty five cents.

Protecting, etc.

For surveying the public lands, fifty six dollars and twenty-two

Surveying.

cents. For reimbursement to receivers of public moneys for excess of deposits,

Reimbursing receivers.

two hundred and forty six dollars and forty-one cents. department of justice.

Department of Justice.

Judicial expenses: For fees and expenses of marshals, United

Fees.

Marshals.

States courts, seven hundred and eighty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents. For fees of commissioners, United States courts thirty five dollars

Commissioners.

and forty cents. For fees of witnesses, United States courts, seven hundred and

Witnesses.

twenty dollars and ninety cents. For support of prisoners. United States courts, three hundred and

Prisoners support.

eighty-seven dollars and thirty cents. For expenses of United States courts, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine and

Expenses.

prior years, fifteen dollars. For salaries, district marshals, three hundred and ninety four dollars

Marshals’ salaries.

and seventy-three cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FIRST AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

Claims allowed by First Auditor and Commissioner of Customs.

For expenses of collecting the revenue from customs, eight thousand

Collecting customs revenue.

three hundred and twenty-four dollars and sixty cents. For repayment to importers excess of deposits for unascertained

Repaying importers.

Vol. 22, p. 260.

duties, act of August fifth, eighteen hundred and eighty two, four hundred and twenty three dollars and sixty seven cents. For Light House Establishment, eighteen hundred and sixty-one

Light-house Establishment.

and eighteen hundred and sixty-two, two hundred and sixty-one dollars and ninety-six cents 937 WAR DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY SECOND AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller

For pay for two and three year volunteers, seventy one thousand

Pay, volunteers.

three hundred and eighty-seven dollars and forty six cents. For bounty to volunteers and their widows and legal heirs, seventy

Bounty.

two thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars and sixty one cents. For bounty, act July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six

Vol. 14, p. 322.

ten thousand six hundred and sixty-three dollars and twenty eight cents. For pay and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty-six

Pay, Army.

and prior years, two thousand and ninety-four dollars and fifty two cents. For pay and so forth, of the Array, eighteen hundred and eighty seven, seven thousand three hundred and seventy seven dollars and thirty cents. For pay, and so forth, of the Army, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, two thousand five hundred and thirty one dollars and fifty five cents. For expenses of recruiting, thirty dollars and seventy-eight cents.

Recruiting.

For contingencies of the Army, one hundred and five dollars.

Contingencies.

For artificial limbs, seventy-five dollars.

Artificial limbs.

For reimbursing Massachusetts for expenses incurred and paid

Massachusetts.

Reimbursing.

in protecting the harbors and strengthening the fortifications on the coast (act of July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four),

Vol. 28, p. 204.

ninety-four thousand nine hundred and thirty-four dollars and sixteen cents. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT—(INDIAN) CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SECOND AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER—

Indian claims allowed by Second Auditor and Comptroller.

For pay of Indian agents, three hundred and thirty-one dollars

Indian agents.

and thirty-seven cents. For incidental expenses of Indian service in Dakota, twenty-two

Dakota, expenses.

dollars and eighty-eight cents. CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THIRD AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Claims allowed by Third Auditor and Second Comptroller.

war department. For subsistence of the Army, sixty-two dollars.

Army subsistence.

For regular supplies, Quartermaster’s Department, except the

Quartermaster’s supplies.

claims of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, two hundred and one dollars and twenty cents. For incidental expenses, Quartermaster’s Department, except the

Incidental expenses.

claim of the Southern Pacific Company of Kentucky, and the claim of the Union Pacific Railway Company, one hundred and seventy-five dollars and thirty one cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred

Transportation.

and eighty-seven, sixty two dollars and twenty-five cents. For transportation of the Army and its supplies, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and prior years, except the claims of the Central Pacific and the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Companies four thousand one hundred and fifty-nine dollars and forty-four cents. For barracks and quarters, one thousand and fifteen dollars and fifty-two

Barracks and quarters.

cents. For horses for cavalry and artillery, nine hundred and eighteen dollars and

Horses.

eighty four cents. War Department claims allowed by Second Auditor and Second Comptroller. 938 For Signal Service. transportation, except the claims of the Union

Signal Service, transportation.

Pacific Railway Company, four dollars and forty five cents. For contingencies of fortifications, four thousand two hundred and

Fortifications.

three dollars and sixty cents. For reimbursement to certain States and Territories (State of Oregon)

Oregon.

Reimbursement.

expenses incurred in repelling invasions and suppressing Indian hostilities,

Vol. 22, p. 111.

act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty two, thirty eight thousand one hundred and thirty two dollars and ninety eight cents. For pay, transportation, services, and supplies of Oregon and

Oregon and Washington volunteers.

Pay, etc.

Washington volunteers in eighteen hundred and fifty five and eighteen hundred and fifty six, nine hundred and six dollars and twenty two cents. For Rogue River Indian war of eighteen hundred and fifty four,

Rogue River Indian war.

forty seven dollars and eighteen cents; For keeping, supplying and transporting prisoners of war, one

Prisoners of war.

hundred and forty-three dollars For twenty per centum additional compensation, one hundred and

Twenty per cent.

seventy-five dollars and twenty-three cents. For bridge trains and equipage, thirty dollars.

Bridge trains.

For commutation of rations to prisoners of War in rebel States and

Commutation of rations.

to soldiers on furlough, nine thousand three hundred and ninety-four dollars and twelve cents. For horses and other property lost in the military service, twenty-four

Horses, etc., claims.

thousand seven hundred and eight dollars and sixty-six cents. NAVY DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE FOURTH AUDITOR AND SECOND COMPTROLLER.

Navy Department claims allowed by Fourth Auditor and Second Comptroller.

For pay of the Navy one hundred and six thousand dollars: Provided,

Pay, Navy.

That no part or any one of the claims to which this

Proviso.

Certain claims barred.

appropriation is applicable shall be paid therefrom which accrued more than six years prior to the date of filing of the petition in the Court of Claims upon which the judgment was rendered, which being affirmed by the Supreme Court has been adopted, by the accounting officers as the basis for the allowance of said claim.

For pay, miscellaneous, ten dollars and twenty-five cents.

Miscellaneous.

For contingent, Marine Corps, except the claim of the Central Pacific

Marine Corps.

Railroad Company, three dollars and forty three cents. For contingent. Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, twenty-five

Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

dollars and seventy four cents. For previsions, Navy Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, eighteen

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.

thousand eight hundred and forty three dollars and sixty-eight cents. For construction and repair, Bureau of Construction and Repair,

Bureau of construction and Repair.

three hundred and eighty-eight dollars. For payment on account of clothing or bedding destroyed by

Destroyed clothing.

order, for sanitary purposes, in preventing the spread of contagious diseases, three hundred and sixty-four dollars and seventy-five cents. For indemnity for lost clothing, sixty dollars.

Lost clothing.

For enlistment bounties to seamen, two hundred and eight dollars

Bounty, enlistment.

and sixty-seven cents. For bounty for the destruction of enemies’ vessels twenty eight

Bounty, destruction enemies’ vessels.

dollars and ten cents. For payment of claims for difference between actual expenses and

Mileage claims.

mileage allowed under the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Graham versus The United States, one thousand five hundred and sixty-eight dollars and twelve cents. 939 CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE SIXTH AUDITOR.

Claims allowed by Sixth Auditor.

For deficiency in the postal revenue, eighteen hundred and sixty-six

Postal revenues.

and prior years, except the claims of the Central Branch, Union Pacific Railroad, and the Southern Pacific Railroad Company of California, thirteen thousand nine hundred and twelve dollars and five cents.

Sec. 5. That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby,

Florida.

Secretary of the Treasury to examine and report on claim of.

authorized and directed to examine the claim of the State of Florida reported in the letter of the Secretary of War, dated May twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two. and under previous acts of Congress, and to make a report upon the same to the next regular session of Congress, and in connection therewith to report the amount of all claims in favor of the general Government against the State of Florida and in said report to state the account between the general Government and the State of Florida.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 411.—

An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sundry civil expenses appropriations.

That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated for the objects hereinafter expressed for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, namely:

UNDER THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Treasury Department.

public buildings.

Public buildings.

For court-house, post-office, and customhouse at Bay City.

Bay City, Mich.

Michigan: For completion of building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars. For court-house and post-office at Birmingham, Alabama: For

Birmingham, Ala.

completion of building under present limit, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For customhouse at Chicago, Illinois: For placing clock dials

Chicago. Ill.

and apparatus in the walls, two thousand dollars. For repairs and preservation of customhouse building at Chicago, Illinois, fifty thousand dollars. For court-house and post-office at Chattanooga, Tennessee: For

Chattanooga, Tenn

completion of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars. For court-house and post-office at Denver, Colorado: For continuation

Denver, Colo.

of building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars. For court-house and post-office at Detroit, Michigan: For continuing

Detroit. Mich.

erection of building under present limit, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For court-house, customhouse, and post-office at Duluth, Minnesota:

Duluth. Minn.

For completion of building under present limit, seventy-five thousand dollars. For marine hospital at Evansville, Indiana: For completion of

Evansville, Ind.

building under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars. For court-house and post-office at Fort Scott, Kansas; For completion

Fort Scott, Kans.

of building, including suitable wainscoting and marble tiling in the principal rooms and corridors, eight thousand dollars. For court-house and post-office at Fort Smith, Arkansas: For iron

Fort Smith. Ark.

Fence, etc.

fence and approaches, including stone flagging for sidewalks, fifteen thousand dollars. 940 For public building at Frankfort, Kentucky: To enable the Secretary

Frankfort, Ky.

Workmen, etc.

of the Treasury to pay to the persons named in House Executive Document Number Eighty-three, Fiftieth Congress, second session, the sums severally ascertained to be due them for labor and material supplied for the construction of the court-house and post-office at Frankfort, Kentucky, six thousand one hundred and nineteen dollars and eighteen cents. For court-house and post-office at Greenville, South Carolina: For

Greenville, S. C.

completion of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars. For post-office at Jackson, Michigan: For completion of building

Jackson. Mich.

under present limit, sixty thousand dollars. For court house and post-office at Key West, Florida: For protecting

Key West, Fla.

the site, three thousand dollars. For post-office at Lincoln, Nebraska: For paving, curbing and

Lincoln. Nebr.

grading within the limits of the site, and setting stone steps about the post office site and public grounds, and repairing the fountain and walks in said grounds, at Lincoln, Nebraska, five thousand dollars. For court house and post-office at Louisville. Kentucky: For completion

Louisville, Ky.

of building under present limit, including heating apparatus and elevators, one hundred and thirty-one thousand and one dollar and seventy-five cents. For post-office at Lowell, Massachusetts: For completion of building

Lowell. Mass.

under present limit, one hundred thousand dollars. For court house and post office at Oshkosh, Wisconsin: For an additional

Oshkosh, Wis.

amount in order to substitute oak finish for white pine finish in the building, one thousand six hundred dollars, to be immediately available. For court house and post office at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: For

Pittsburgh, Pa.

continuation of building under present limit, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For court house and post office at Rochester, New York: For approaches

Rochester. N. Y.

eleven thousand dollars. For court house and post office at Savannah, Georgia: For completion

Savannah. Ga.

of building under present limit, seventy five thousand dollars. For post office at Sedalia, Missouri: For purchase of site and completion

Sedalia, Mo.

of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars. For court house and post office at Syracuse, New York: For constructing

Syracuse. N. Y.

an elevator in said building, three thousand dollar. For court house and post-office at Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas:

Texarkana, Ark. and Tex.

For completion of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars. For court house and post office at Vicksburg, Mississippi: For

Vicksburg. Miss.

completion of building under present limit, fifty thousand dollars. For marine hospital at Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts: For the

Vineyard Haven, Mass.

purchase of lands adjacent to the grounds of the hospital and for the uses of the same, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For post office at Worcester, Massachusetts: For completion of

Worcester. Mass.

building under present limit, seventy-five thousand dollars. For Treasury Building at Washington, District of Columbia: For

Washington. D. C.

Treasury and Winder buildings.

Repairs, etc.

repairs to Treasury Building and Winder Building, eight thousand dollars. For repairs and preservation of public buildings: Repairs and

Repairs and preservation.

preservation of customhouses, court houses, post-offices, and other public buildings under control of Treasury Department, two hundred

Report.

thousand dollars; and the Secretary of the Treasury shall report to Congress at its next session a statement of the expenditure of the appropriation for repairs and preservation of public buildings for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, showing on what public buildings said appropriation was expended and the number of persons employed and paid salaries therefrom. 941

That hereafter no plan shall be approved by the Secretary of the

Plans not to be approved till selection of sites.

Treasury for any public building authorized by Congress to be erected, until after the site therefor shall have been finally selected; and he shall not authorize or approve of any plan for any such building which shall involve a greater expenditure in the completion of such building, including heating apparatus, elevators, and approaches thereto, than the amount that shall remain of the sum specified in the law authorizing the erection of such building excluding cost of site.

That hereafter commissions shall not be paid for disbursements on

No commissions on purchase of sites.

account of sites for public buildings; nor on account of construction of public buildings except for moneys actually handled and paid out by disbursing agents; and payments for sites for public buildings

Mode of payment.

under the control of the Treasury Department shall be made by the Treasury Department, at Washington, District of Columbia, by drafts or checks payable to the grantors of such sites or their legal representatives.

That hereafter all legal services connected with the procurement

District attorneys to render legal services.

of titles to site for public buildings, other than for life saving stations and pier-head lights, shall be rendered by United States district attorneys: Provided further, That hereafter, in the procurement

Proviso.

of sites for such public buildings, it shall be the duty of the Attorney-General to require of the grantors in each case to furnish, free of all expenses to the Government, all requisite abstracts, official

Abstracts, etc.

certifications, and evidences of title that the Attorney-General may deem necessary.

light-houses, beacons, and fog-signals.

Light-houses, beacons, and fog-signals.

Mount Desert Rock Fog-Signal. Maine: For establishing complete

Mount Desert, Me.

a fog-signal upon Mount Desert Rock, off the coast of Maine, four thousand five Hundred dollars. Bear Island Light-Station, Maine: For building a new keeper’s

Bear Island, Me.

dwelling at Bear Island Light-Station, Maine, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Great Duck Island Light-Station, Maine: For establishing a light

Great Duck Island, Me.

and fog-signal on Great Duck or Long Island, Maine, thirty thousand dollars. Great Round Shoal Light-Ship. Massachusetts: For establishment

Great Round Shoal, Mass.

of a light-ship with a fog-signal to mark the channel through Great Round Shoal, near Nantucket, Massachusetts, sixty thousand dollars. Steam-tender for the second light-house district: For a new steam

Steam tender, Second district.

tender for service in the second light-house district, eighty thousand dollars; said amount to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That the construction of said tender

Proviso.

Construction.

shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement, and said tender shall be built in an American ship yard. Beaver Tail Fog-Signal, Rhode Island: For the purchase of land

Beaver Tail, R. I.

required for the Beaver Tail (Rhode Island) fog-signal station, and the payment of the necessary expenses incident to such purchase, three thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. Castle Hill Light Station. Rhode Island: For the construction of

Castle Hill, R. I.

the light-house at Castle Hill, Rhode Island, five thousand dollars, additional to the sum already appropriated. Coney Island, New York: For establishing a light or lights, and a

Coney Island, N. Y.

fog-signal on the western end of Coney Island, New York, twenty five thousand dollars. Sandy Hook Light-Ship. New Jersey: For the construction and establishment

Candy Hook, N. J.

of a light-ship with a fog-signal, for the Sandy Hook station, entrance to New York Harbor, sixty thousand dollars. 942 Squan Inlet Light-Station, New Jersey: For the establishment complete

Squan Inlet, N. J

of a light about midway between Barnegat and Navesink, New Jersey, twenty thousand dollars. Shark’s Fin Shoal Light-Station, Maryland: For establishing a

Shark’s Fin Shoal, Md.

light on Shark’s Fin Shoal, Maryland, to take the place of Clay Island Light, twenty five thousand dollars. Greenbury Point Shoal Light-Station, Maryland: For establishing

Greenbury Point, Md.

a light on the shoal off Greenbury Point, Maryland, to Replace the one on the point, twenty five thousand dollars. Bush’s Bluff Light-Ship. Virginia: For establishing a light-ship

Bush’s Bluff, Va.

and fog-signal at or near Bush’s Bluff Shoal. Elizabeth River, near Norfolk Virginia, in addition to the balance remaining of the

Vol. 23, p. 485.

appropriation made by the act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty five, for a light-house and a fog-bell on Bush’s Bluff, which is hereby made available for the same purpose, forty thousand dollars. Diamond Shoal Light-Station. North Carolina: For the Establishment

Cape Hatteras, Diamond Shoal. N.C.

of a light house on Outer Diamond Shoal, off Cape Hatteras,

Proviso.

North Carolina, two hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That the

Contract.

contract for the construction of the same may be let. for the entire structure at a total cost of not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars. in the discretion of the Light House Board, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Hog Island Wharf and Roadway. Virginia: For establishing complete

Hog Island. Va.

a wharf and roadway to the light house at Hog Island, Virginia, five thousand dollars. Pamlico Light-Station. North Carolina: For establishing complete

Pamlico. N.C.

a light off Pamlico Point, North Carolina, to replace the one on the point, twenty-five thousand dollars. Gull Shoal Light Station, North Carolina: For establishing complete

Gull Shoal. N. C.

a light and fog-signal on Gull Shoal, west side of Pamlico Sound. North Carolina, thirty thousand dollars. Bull’s Bay Beacon, South Carolina: For establishing a small beacon-light at Bull’s

Bull’s Bay, S. C.

Bay, South Carolina, sixty dollars. Fernandina Harbor Range-Lights. Florida: For the establishment

Fernandina. Fla.

Range lights.

of one or more sets of range-lights to guide into the harbor of Fernandina Florida, one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Pascagoula River Ranges. Mississippi: For establishing range-lights,

Pascagoula River, Miss.

Range lights

to guide into the mouth of the Pascagoula River, Mississippi, one thousand dollars. Pearl River Light-Station. Mississippi: For the establishment

Pearl River, Miss.

of a light on the east bank of Pearl River, opposite the draw in the railway bridge, two hundred and fifty dollars. Point Isabel Light Station, Texas: For reestablishing the light at

Point Isabel, Tex.

Point Isabel, and the purchase of land therefor, entrance to Brazos Santiago, Texas, eight thousand dollars. Beaver Island Fog-Signal, Michigan: For establishing complete a

Beaver Island. Mich.

fog-signal at Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, five thousand five hundred dollars. Manistee Fog-Signal, Michigan: For establishing complete a steam

Manistee, Mich.

fog-signal at Manistee light station, Lake Michigan, Michigan, five thousand five hundred dollars. For establishing complete a light-house and fog-signal on the easterly

Chicago Breakwater.

end of the outer breakwater at Chicago, Lake Michigan, Illinois. without regard to the completion of said breakwater, thirty-six thousand dollars. Twin River Point Fog-Signal. Wisconsin: For establishing complete

Twin River Point, Wis.

a steam fog-signal upon Twin River Point. Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, five thousand five hundred dollars. Simmon’s Reef Light Station. Michigan: For establishing complete

Simmon’s Reef, Mich.

a light and fog-signal on Simmon’s Reef. Michigan, sixty thousand dollars. 943 Cleveland Breakwater Fog-Signal, Ohio: For establishing complete

Cleveland Breakwater. Ohio.

a steam fog-signal on the breakwater at Cleveland, Ohio, five thousand two hundred dollars. Grosse Isle Ranges, Michigan: For the establishment of range-lights

Grosse Isle. Michigan.

Range lights.

on Grosse Isle, Detroit River, Michigan, seven thousand dollars. Saint Clair River Ranges, Michigan: For establishing range lights

Saint Clair River, Mich.

Range lights.

to guide through Saint Clair River, Michigan, one thousand five hundred dollars. Lake Saint Clair Ranges, Michigan: For establishing range and

Lake Saint Clair, Midi.

Range lights.

stake lights in Lake Saint Clair, from Grosse Point to the entrance of Detroit River. Michigan, three thousand dollars. Presque Isle Fog-Signal. Michigan: For establishing complete a

Presque Isle, Mich.

steam fog-signal at Presque Isle, Lake Huron, Michigan, five thousand five hundred dollars. Cheboygan Fog-Signal. Michigan: For establishing complete a

Cheboygan. Mich.

steam fog-signal at Cheboygan, opposite Boise Blanc Island. Straits of Mackinac, Michigan, live thousand five hundred dollars. Old Mackinac Point Light-Station, Michigan: For establishing

Old Mackinac Point. Mich.

complete a fog-signal at Old Mackinac Point, Michigan, five thousand five hundred dollars Point Iroquois Fog-Signal. Michigan: For establishing complete a

Point Iroquois, Mich.

steam fog-signal at Point Iroquois, Lake Superior, Michigan, five thousand five hundred dollars. La Pointe Fog-Signal, Michigan: For establishing complete a steam

La Pointe. Midi.

fog-signal at La Pointe (Point Chequamegon). entrance to Ashland Harbor, Lake Superior. Michigan, five thousand five hundred dollars. Point Peninsula Light-Station, Michigan: For crib-work protection

Point Peninsula.

for boathouse and landing at Point Peninsula

Mich.

Light-Station, Michigan, two thousand dollars. Steam-tender for the Great Lakes: For a steam-tender for service

Steam-tender for Great Lakes.

on the Northern Lakes, eighty-five thousand dollars; said amount to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That the construction of said tender shall be let to the

Proviso.

Construction.

lowest responsible bidder after advertisement, and that said tender shall be built in an American ship yard. Devil’s Island Light-Station, Wisconsin: For establishing complete

Devil’s Island. Wis

a light at Devil’s Island, Apostle Group, Lake Superior, Wisconsin, fifteen thousand dollars. Two Harbors Fog Signal. Minnesota: For establishing complete a

Two Harbors, Minn.

steam fog-signal at Two Harbors, Lake Superior, Minnesota, five thousand five hundred dollars. Columbia River Light-Ship, Oregon: For establishing a light-ship

Columbia River, mouth of.

with steam fog-signal to mark the bar at the mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon, sixty thousand dollars. For the purchase of a site and the construction of a first-order

Heceta Head. Oreg.

coast light-house at or near Heceta Head, at or near the mouth of the Siuslaw River, Oregon, eighty thousand dollars. For connecting the Tillamook Rock (Oregon) light-station by telegraph

Tillamook Rock, Oreg.

Cable.

cable, and a land telegraph line, with Fort Stevens (Point Adams) Oregon, six thousand dollars. Roe Island Light-Station, California: For establishing complete a

Island, Cal.

light house and fog-signal on Roe Island, Suisun Bay, California, ten thousand dollars. life-saving service.

Life-saving Service.

For salaries of superintendents for the life-saving stations, as

Superintendents’ salaries.

follows: For one superintendent for the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire, one thousand five hundred dollars: For one superintendent for the coast of Massachusetts, one thousand five hundred dollars: 944 For one superintendent for the coasts of Rhode Island and Long

Superintendents’ salaries—Continued.

Island, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For one assistant superintendent for the coasts of Rhode Island and Long Island, one thousand dollars; For one superintendent for the coast of New Jersey, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, one thousand five hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina. one thousand eight hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the life-saving stations and for the houses of refuge on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. one thousand two hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the life-saving and lifeboat stations on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, one thousand five hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the life-saving and lifeboat stations on the coasts of Lakes Ontario and Erie, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the life-saving and lifeboat stations on the coasts of Lakes Huron and Superior, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the life-saving and lifeboat stations on the coast of Lake Michigan, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For one superintendent for the life-saving and lifeboat stations on the coasts of Washington Territory, Oregon, and California, one thousand eight hundred dollars; in all, twenty thousand eight hundred dollars. For salaries of two hundred and thirty-seven keepers of life-saving

Keepers.

and lifeboat stations and of houses of refuge, one hundred and fifty-nine thousand six hundred and sixty dollars. For pay of crews of surfmen employed at the life-saving and lifeboat

Crews.

Miscellaneous expenses.

stations, during the period of actual employment; compensation of volunteers at life-saving and lifeboat stations, for actual and deserving service rendered upon any occasion of disaster or in any effort to save persons from drowning, at such rate, not to exceed ten dollars for each volunteer, as the Secretary of the Treasury may determine; pay of volunteers crews for drill and exercise; fuel for stations and houses of refuge; repairs and outfits for same: rebuilding and improvement of same; supplies and provisions for houses of refuge and for shipwrecked persons succored at stations; traveling expenses of officers under orders from the Treasury Department; for carrying out the provisions of sections seven and eight of the act

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approved May fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two; for draught annuals, and maintenance of same; and contingent expenses, including freight, storage, repairs to apparatus, medals, labor, stationery, advertising, and miscellaneous expenses that cannot be included under any other head of life-saving stations on the coasts of the United States, seven hundred and forty thousand seven hundred dollars. For establishing new life-saving stations and lifeboat stations on

New stations.

the sea and lake coasts of the United States, authorized by law, fifty thousand dollars. revenue-cutter service.

Revenue-cutter service.

For expenses of the Revenue-Cutter Service: For pay of captains,

Salaries and expenses.

lieutenants, engineers, cadets, and pilots employed, and for rations for the same; for pay of petty officers, seamen, cooks, stewards, boys, coal-passers, and firemen, and for rations for the same; for fuel for vessels, and repairs and outfits for the same; shipchandlery and engineers’ stores for the same; traveling expenses of officers traveling on duty under orders from the Treasury Department; instruction of 945 cadets; commutation of quarters; for protection of the seal fisheries in Behring Sea and the other waters of Alaska and the interest of the Government on the Seal Islands and the sea-otter hunting grounds, and the enforcement of the provisions of law in Alaska; contingent expenses, including wharfage, towage, dockage, freight, advertising, surveys, labor, and miscellaneous expenses which can not be included under special heads, nine hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

For the establishment and maintenance of a refuge-station at or

Point Barrow. Alaska.

Refuge station.

near Point Barrow, Alaska, on the Arctic Ocean, fifteen thousand dollars.

engraving and printing.

Engraving and Printing.

For labor and expenses of engraving and printing: For salaries

Salaries.

of all necessary clerks and employees, other than plate-printers and plate-printers’ assistants, three hundred and sixty-three thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, that no portion of this sum shall.be expended

Proviso.

Notes of large denomination.

for printing United States notes of larger denomination than those that may be canceled or retired.

For wages of plate-printers, at piece-rates to be fixed by the Secretary

Wages.

Royalty for steam presses.

per thousand impressions for use of steam plate-printing machines, four hundred and fifty-six thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That no

Provisos.

Large notes.

portion of this sum shall be expended for printing United States notes of larger denomination than those that may be canceled or retired: Provided further, That no part of this appropriation shall be

No repairs to steam presses.

used for the repair or reconstruction of steam plate printing presses: Provided further, That there shall not be an increase of the number

Steam presses not to be increased.

of steam plate printing machines in the Engraving and Printing Bureau: And provided further, That hereafter the name of each person

Names on portraits.

whose portrait shall be placed upon any of the plates for bonds, securities, notes and silver certificates of the United States shall be inscribed below such portrait: Provided, That unless the patentees

Payments for royalties on steam presses.

of said steam presses shall accept the five hundred dollars already paid as royalty on each press and the rate per thousand sheets herein provided the said presses shall not be used by the Government after the close of the present fiscal year.

For engravers’, printers’, and other materials, except distinctive

Materials.

paper, and for miscellaneous expenses, one hundred and seventy-four thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury.

light-house establishment.

Light-house Establishment.

Supplies of light-houses: For supplying light-houses, beacon-lights.

Supplies.

Repairs of light-houses: For repairing, rebuilding, and improving

Repairs.

light-houses, and buildings, for improvements to grounds connected therewith; for establishing and repairing pier-head lights; for illuminating apparatus and machinery to replace that already in use, and for incidental expenses relating to these various objects, three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.

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Salaries of Keepers of lighthouses: For salaries, fuel,

Keepers’ salaries, etc.

rations, rent of quarters where necessary and similar incidental expenses of not exceeding one thousand one hundred and fifty light-house and fog-signal keepers, six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Expenses of Light-Vessels: For seamen’s wages, rations, repairs.

Light-vessels.

salaries, supplies, and incidental expenses of lightships, two hundred and fifteen thousand dollars.

Expenses of Buoyage: For expenses of establishing, replacing,

Buoyage.

and maintaining buoys, spindles, and day-beacons, and for incidental expenses relating thereto, three hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Expenses of Fog-Signals: For establishing, replacing,

Fog-signals.

duplicating, and improving, fog-signals and buildings connected therewith, and for repairs and incidental expenses of the same, sixty thousand dollars.

Inspecting Lights: For mileage or traveling expenses of members

Inspection.

of the light-house Board, including rewards paid for information as to collisions, and for the apprehension of those who damage light-house property, three thousand dollars.

Lighting of Rivers: For establishing, supplying, and maintaining

Lighting of rivers.

post-lights on the Hudson and East Rivers. New York: the Raritan River, New Jersey; the Delaware River, between Philadelphia and Bordentown, New Jersey; Connecticut River. Connecticut; the Elk River, Maryland: Cape Fear River, North Carolina; Savannah River. Georgia; Saint John’s and Indian Rivers, Florida; at the mouth of Red River, Louisiana; at Chicott Pass, and to mark navigable channel along Grand Lake. Louisiana; on the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, and Great Kanawha Rivers: on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Oregon: Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, California; and on Puget Sound, Washington Sound, and adjacent waters, Washington Territory: the light-house Board being hereby authorized to lease the necessary ground for all such lights and beacons as are for temporary use or are used to point out changeable channels, and which in consequence cannot be made permanent, two hundred and fifty-four thousand dollars.

Survey of light-house Sites: For preliminary examinations,

Survey of sites.

surveys, and plans for determining the proper sites and cost of light-houses and structures for which estimates are made to Congress, one thousand dollars.

coast and geodetic survey.

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

For every expenditure requisite for and incident to the survey of

Expenses of survey of Atlantic. Gulf, and Pacific, and Alaska coast, etc.

the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts of the United States and the coast of the Territory of Alaska, including the survey of rivers to the head of tidewater or ship navigation; deep-sea soundings; temperature and current observations along the coasts and throughout the Gulf Stream and Japan Stream flowing off the said coasts; tidal observations; the necessary resurveys; the preparation of the Coast Pilot: continuing researches and other work relating to terrestrial magnetism and the magnetic maps of the United States and adjacent waters, and the tables of magnetic declination, dip. and intensity usually accompanying them; and including compensation not otherwise appropriated for of persons employed on the fieldwork, in conformity with the regulations for the government of the Coast and Geodetic Survey adopted by the Secretary of the Treasury: for special examinations that may be required by the light-house Board or other proper authority, and including traveling expenses of officer and men of the Navy on duty; for commutation to officers of the field force while on field duty, at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury, not exceeding two dollars and fifty cents per day 947 each; outfit, equipment, and care of vessels used in the Survey, and also the repairs and maintenance of the complement of vessels, to be expended in accordance with the regulations relating to the Coast and Geodetic Survey from time to time prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, and under the following heads: Provided, That no

Proviso.

Advances.

advance of money to chiefs of field parties under this appropriation shall be made unless to a commissioned officer or to a civilian officer who shall give bond in such sum as the Secretary of the Treasury may direct.

For Party Expenses: To complete the triangulation and topography of the coast of

Party expenses.

Maine in Cobscook Bay and Saint Croix River, and to the International boundary monument (all new work), six thousand dollars. For resurveys: For triangulation, topography, and hydrography in the vicinity of the east end of Long Island. Block Island. Nantucket, Nantucket Shoals and approaches, and including Vineyard Sound, and Connecticut River to Hartford, Connecticut and Hudson River to Troy. New York, and for current observations off Cape Cod. seven thousand dollars. For continuation of the comparison of the surveys of the Delaware River and Bay below League Island, and for observing the movement, lodgment of, and obstructions by ice, and alterations in the channels and bars caused therey, two thousand dollars. To continue to date corrections of former surveys of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers for use on a new large-scale chart, of the same in the vicinity of Philadelphia and up the Delaware River to Trenton. one thousand dollars. To continue physical research and observant ion of the erosion by the sea on the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard, including reductions, two thousand seven hundred dollars. For a hydrographic examination of Charleston, South Carolina, entrance and bar, two thousand dollars. To continue the primary triangulation from Atlanta toward Mobile, three thousand dollars. For continuing the survey of the western coast of Florida from Cape Sable north to Cape Romano, and for hydrography off the same coast, being all new work, seven thousand dollars. For continuing the survey of the tributaries of Pensacola Bay, or, if completed, to run a line of standard levels from the bench mark in Mobile to the bench marks along the Mobile River up to the vicinity of Mount Vernon Landing, two thousand dollars. For the triangulation, topography, and hydrography of Perdido Bay, and its connection with the coast triangulation and for resurvey of Mobile Bay entrance, and, if completed, to take up the survey of Lake Pontchartrain. three thousand dollars. For continuing the survey of the coast of Louisiana west of the Mississippi Delta, and between Barataria Bay and Sabine Pass, seven thousand dollars. To make offshore soundings along the Atlantic coast and current and temperature observations in the Gulf Stream, eight thousand dollars. For hydrography, coast of California, including San Francisco Bay and Harbor, and necessary triangulation and topography, nine thousand dollars. For continuing the topographic survey of the coast of southern California, including necessary triangulation and astronomical work in connection therewith, ten thousand dollars. For continuing the primary triangulation of southern California and for connecting the same at Mount Conness with the transcontinental arc, and for a primary baseline in the vicinity of Los Angeles, nine thousand five hundred dollars. 948 For continuing the survey of the coast of Oregon, including offshore

Party expenses—Continued.

hydrography, and to continue the survey of the Columbia River from the mouth of the Willamette toward the Cascades, triangulation, topography, and hydrography, ten thousand dollars. For continuing the survey of the coast of Washington Territory, five thousand dollars. For continuing explorations in the waters of Alaska, and making hydrographic surveys in the same, and for the establishment of astronomical longitude and magnetic stations between Sitka and the southern end of the Territory, ten thousand dollars. For continuing the researches in physical hydrography relating to harbors and bars, including computations and plottings, two thousand dollars. For examination into reported dangers on the eastern, Gulf, and Pacific coasts, five hundred dollars. To continue magnetic observations on the Atlantic and Gulf slopes, one thousand two hundred dollars. For continuing magnetic observations on the Pacific coast and at San Antonio Magnetic Observatory, one thousand two hundred dollars. For continuing the exact line of levels from the point reached this year south of Cairo southward to Okolona, Mississippi, and if junction is made, to continue the transcontinental line beginning either in the vicinity of Kansas City or San Francisco, three thousand dollars. For continuing tide observations on the Pacific coast, a Kadiak, in Alaska, and at Saucelito, near San Francisco, California, two thousand five hundred dollars. To continue tide observations on the Atlantic coast, at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and at Savannah, Georgia, two thousand one hundred dollars. To continue gravity experiments, at a cost not exceeding five hundred dollars, per station, except for special investigations and experiments authorized by the Superintendent at one or more stations, the unexpended balance of the appropriation therefor for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. For furnishing points for State surveys, to be applied as far as practicable in States where points have not been furnished, eight thousand dollars. For determinations of geographical positions (longitude parties), three thousand dollars. For continuing the transcontinental geodetic work on the line between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including a primary base in the vicinity of Salt Lake, twenty thousand dollars. To continue the compilation of the Coast Pilot, and to make special hydrographic examinations for the same, five thousand dollars. For traveling expenses of officers and men of the Navy on duty,

Travelling expenses.

Navy.

and for any special surveys that may be required by the light-house Board or other proper authority, and contingent expenses incident thereto, three thousand dollars. For objects not hereinbefore named that may be deemed urgent,

Urgent objects.

five thousand dollars.

For contribution to the “International Geodetic Association for

Contribution to International Geodetic Association.

the measurement of the earth”, or so much thereof as may be necessary. four hundred and fifty dollars, to be expended through the office of the American legation at Berlin; and for expenses of the attendance of the American delegate at the general conference of said association, or so much thereof as may be necessary, five

Proviso.

Payment.

hundred and fifty dollars: Provided, That such contribution and expenses of attendance shall be payable out of the item “for objects not hereinbefore named”, and after the adhesion by the Government of the

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United States to the convention of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, of the International Geodetic Association aforesaid.

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And ten per centum of the foregoing amounts shall be available interchangeably for expenditure on the objects named; in all. for

Interchange of amounts.

party expenses, one hundred and sixty thousand seven hundred dollars.

Alaska Boundary Survey: For expenses in carrying on a preliminary

Alaska boundary survey.

survey of the frontier line between Alaska and British Columbia, in accordance with plans or projects approved by the Secretary of State, including expenses of drawing and publication of map or maps twenty thousand dollars, said sum to continue available for expenditure until the same is exhausted.

For Repairs and Maintenance of Vessels: For repairs and

Repairs, etc. vessels.

maintenance of the complement of vessels used in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Pay of Field Officers

Pay of Held officers.

For Superintendent, to be appointed by the President, by and with

Superintendent.

the advice and consent of the Senate, six thousand dollars. For two assistants, at four thousand dollars each, eight thousand

Assistants.

dollars. For one assistant, at three thousand six hundred dollars. For one assistant, at three thousand two hundred dollars. For two assistants, at three thousand dollars each six thousand dollars. For two assistants, at two thousand eight hundred dollars each, five thousand six hundred dollars. For four assistants, at two thousand four hundred dollars each, nine thousand six hundred dollars. For three assistants, at two thousand three hundred dollars each, six thousand nine hundred dollars. For six assistants, at two thousand two hundred dollars each, thirteen thousand two hundred dollars. For six assistants, at two thousand dollars each, twelve thousand dollars. For ten assistants, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, eighteen thousand dollars. For nine assistants, at one thousand five hundred dollars each, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars. For three sub-assistants, at one thousand four hundred dollars each, four thousand two hundred dollars. For two sub-assistants, at one thousand three hundred dollars each, two thousand six hundred dollars. For four sub-assistants, at one thousand one hundred dollars each, four thousand four hundred dollars. For three aids, at nine hundred dollars each, two thousand seven hundred dollars,

Total pay in field, one hundred and nineteen thousand five hundred

Proviso.

Reduction of force.

dollars: Provided, that no new appointments shall be made to the above force until the whole number of assistants, sub-assistants, and aids shall be reduced to fifty-two.

Pay of Office Force.

Pay of office force.

For two accountants at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, three thousand six hundred dollars. For one accountant, at one thousand four hundred dollars. For one general office assistant, at two thousand two hundred dollars. For one draughtsman, at two thousand three hundred and fifty dollars. For one draughtsman, at two thousand one hundred dollars. For two draughtsman, at two thousand dollars each, four thousand dollars. 950 For three draughtsman, at one thousand eight hundred dollars

Pay of office force—continued.

each, five thousand four hundred dollars. For three draughtsman, at one thousand four hundred dollars each, four thousand two hundred dollars. For one draughtsman, at one thousand three hundred and thirty dollars. For one draughtsman, at one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. For two draughtsman, at one thousand two hundred dollars each, two thousand four hundred dollars. For one draughtsman, at one thousand one hundred dollars. For additional draughtsman, at not exceeding nine hundred dollars. each per annum, two thousand seven hundred dollars. For one draughtsman, at nine hundred and forty dollars. For two computers, at one thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars each, three thousand seven hundred dollars. For one tidal computer, at one thousand five hundred dollars. For one computer, at one thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. For one compiler, at one thousand three hundred dollars. For one computer, at one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. For one computer, at one thousand one hundred dollars. For additional computers, at not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum each, one thousand eight hundred dollars. For one tidal computer, at two thousand dollars. For one tidal computer, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For one engraver, at two thousand and sixty dollars; For one engraver, at two thousand dollars. For one engraver, at one thousand nine hundred and sixty dollars. For two engravers, at one thousand eight hundred dollars each, three thousand six hundred dollars. For one engraver, at one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars. For one engraver, at one thousand five hundred dollars. For one engraver, at one thousand two hundred dollars. For one engraver, at nine hundred dollars. For additional engravers, at not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum each, one thousand eight hundred dollars. For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed two thousand four hundred dollars per annum. For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed two thousand one hundred dollars per annum. For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum. For one contract engraver, contract not to exceed eight hundred dollars per annum. For one electro typist and photographer, at one thousand eight hundred dollars. For one electro typist’s helper, five hundred dollars. For one apprentice to electro typist and photographer, five hundred dollars. For one copperplate printer, at one thousand seven hundred dollars. For two copperplate printers, at one thousand three hundred and thirty dollars each, two thousand six hundred and sixty dollars. For one copperplate printer, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For two plate-printers’ helpers, at seven hundred dollars each, one thousand four hundred dollars. For one chief mechanician, at one thousand eight hundred dollars. 951 For one mechanician, at one thousand five hundred and sixty-five

Pay of office force—Continued.

dollars. For one mechanician, at one thousand three hundred and thirty dollars. For one mechanician, at one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For one mechanician, at one thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars. For one mechanician, at nine hundred dollars. For one mechanician, at five hundred and forty-five dollars. For one carpenter, at one thousand five hundred and sixty-five dollars. For one carpenter, at eight hundred dollars. For one carpenter and fireman, at five hundred and seventy dollars. For one night fireman, at five hundred and fifty dollars. For one map mounter, at one thousand and twenty dollars. For one librarian, at one thousand eight hundred dollars. For one clerk, at one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars. For one clerk, at one thousand five hundred dollars. For one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars For one receiving and forwarding clerk, at one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars. For two clerks, at one thousand two hundred dollars each, two thousand four hundred dollars. For two clerks, at one thousand dollars each, two thousand dollars. For one clerk, at nine hundred dollars. For one clerk, at one thousand one hundred and seventy-five dollars. For one map-colorist, at seven hundred and twenty dollars. For one writer, at nine hundred dollars. For one writer, at eight hundred and forty dollars. For six writers, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each, four thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. For one writer, at six hundred dollars. For one messenger, at eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. For one messenger, at eight hundred and forty dollars. For three messengers, at eight hundred and twenty dollars each, two thousand four hundred and sixty dollars. For three messengers, at six hundred and forty dollars each, one thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars. For one driver, at seven hundred and thirty dollars. For one packer and folder, at eight hundred and twenty dollars. For one packer and folder, at six hundred and thirty dollars. For two laborers, at six hundred and thirty dollars each, one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. For two laborers, at five hundred and fifty dollars each, one thousand one hundred dollars. For one laborer, at three hundred and fifteen dollars. For one laborer, at three hundred and sixty-five dollars. For one janitor, at one thousand two hundred dollars. For two watchmen, at eight hundred and eighty dollars each, one thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars. Total for pay of office force, one hundred and thirty-two thousand seven hundred and five dollars. Office Expenses.

Office expenses.

For the purchase of new instruments, for materials and supplies required in the instrument-shop, carpenter-shop, and drawing division, and for books, maps, charts, and subscriptions, nine thousand dollars. 952

For copperplates, chart-paper, printer’s ink, copper, zinc, and chemicals for electrotyping and photographing; engraving, printing, photographing, and electrotyping supplies; for extra engraving and drawing: and for photolithographing charts and printing from stone for immediate use, twelve thousand dollars.

For stationery for the office and field parties, transportation of instruments and supplies, when not charged to party expenses, office wagon and horses, fuel, gas, telegrams, ice, and washing, six thousand dollars.

Total general expenses of office, thirty thousand five hundred dollars.

For Rent of Office Buildings: For rent of buildings for offices,

Rent.

workrooms, and workshops in Washington, ten thousand five hundred dollars:

For rent of fire proof building number two hundred and five New Jersey avenue, including rooms for standard weights and measures; for the safe keeping and preservation of the original astronomical, magnetic, hydrographic, and other records, of the original topographical and hydrographic maps and charts, of instruments, engraved plates, and other valuable property of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, six thousand dollars.

Publishing Observations: For one computer, one thousand six

Publishing observations.

hundred dollars; and three copyists, at seven hundred and twenty dollars each; in all. three thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars.

That no part of the money herein appropriated for the Coast and

Subsistence.

Geodetic Survey shall be available for allowance to civilian or other officers for subsistence while on duty in the office at Washington, or to officers of the Navy attached to the Survey; nor shall there hereafter be made any allowance for subsistence to officers of the Navy attached to the Coast and Geodetic Survey, except that when officers are detailed to do work away from their vessel under circumstances involving them in extra expenditure, the Superintendent may allow

Extra allowance.

to any such officer subsistence at a rate not exceeding one dollar per day for the period actually covered by such duty away from such vessel.

UNDER THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Smithsonian Institution.

International Exchanges: For expenses of the. system of international

International exchanges.

exchanges between the United States and foreign countries, under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, fifteen thousand dollars.

North American Ethnology: For the purpose of continuing

North America Ethnology.

ethnological researches among the American Indians, under the. direction of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, forty thousand dollars.

Under the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution as

National Museum.

Director of the National Museum.

Heating and Lighting: For expense of heating, lighting, and

Heating, etc.

electrical and telephonic service for the National Museum, twelve thousand dollars.

Preservation of Collections of the National Museum:

Preserving collections.

For the preservation, exhibition, and increase of the collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government, and 953 from other sources, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, one hundred and forty thousand dollars.

Furniture and Fixtures of the National Museum: For cases,

Furniture, etc.

furniture, fixtures, and appliances required for the exhibition and safekeeping of the. collections of the National Museum, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, thirty thousand dollars.

Postage: For postage-stamps and foreign postal-cards for the

Postage.

National Museum, one thousand dollars.

Fish Commission.

United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries: For compensation

Commissioner.

of the Commissioner, five thousand dollars.

Propagation of Food-Fishes: For the introduction by the

Propagation of food-fishes.

United States Fish Commission into, and the increase in the waters of the United States of food-fishes and other useful products of the waters, including lobsters, oysters, and other shellfish, and for such general and miscellaneous expenditures as the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries may find necessary to the prosecution of his work, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars.

For altering and fitting up the Interior of the Armory Building,

Armory building.

Altering and repair.

on the Mall, City of Washington, now occupied as a hatching station, for the accommodation of the offices of the United States Fish Commission, and for general repairs to said building, including the heating apparatus, and for repairing and extending the outbuildings, seven thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, the same to be immediately available and to be expended under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol; and for the purpose above named the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution is hereby required to move from the second and third stories of this building all properties except such as are connected with the workshops hereinafter named, under his control; and the workshops now in the second story of said building shall be transferred to and provided for, in the third story thereof. And the Architect of the Capitol is hereby directed to examine

Basement.

and make report to Congress at its next regular session as to the practicability and cost of constructing a basement story under the National Museum Building.

Distribution of Food-Fishes: For the distribution of the eggs

Distribution of fish.

and young of the whitefish, salmon, shad, carp, cod, lobster, and other useful inhabitants of the waters, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, thirty-five thousand dollars.

Maintenance of Vessels: For the maintenance of the vessels

Maintenance of vessels.

and steam launches of the United States Fish Commission, and for boats, apparatus, machinery, and the other facilities required for use with the same, including salaries or compensation of all necessary civilian employees, forty-three thousand nine hundred dollars.

Inquiry Respecting Food-Fishes: For continuing the inquiry

Investigations, etc.

into the causes of the decrease of food-fishes in the lakes, rivers, and coast waters of the United States, and for the study of the waters of the interior in the interests of fish culture; for the study of the methods and relations of the fisheries, with a view to their improvement; for the exploration of the fishing-grounds of the South Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, with a view to the development of the commercial fisheries, and for the preparation of reports relating to the. inquiry including salaries or compensation and field expenses of scientific assistants, fishery experts, and other necessary employees, twenty thousand dollars.

Statistical Inquiry: For the collection and compilation of the

Statistics

statistics of the fisheries of all portions of the United States, including persons employed, capital invested, and the quantity and value 954 of the products, and for such general and miscellaneous expenditures as the Commissioner may find necessary in the prosecution of this work, including salaries or compensation of all necessary employees, ten thousand dollars.

That the sum of five thousand dollars appropriated by the act approved

Neosho. Mo.

Hatchery.

Ante, p. 521.

October second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, for the maintenance of the fish-cultural station at Neosho, Missouri, be, and the same is hereby, reappropriated and made available during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety.

Fish-Hatchery in Lake County, Colorado: For the construction

Lake County, Colo.

of a government trout-breeding and distributing station in Lake County, Colorado, fifteen thousand dollars.

Fish-Hatchery, Maine: For the purchase of ground, construction

Hatchery. Maine.

of buildings and ponds, and purchase of equipment of fish-hatchery and rearing stations near Craig’s Brook, Reed’s Pond, and Branch Pond, Maine, eleven thousand dollars.

Fish-Hatchery on Lake Erie: For the purpose of establishing

Lake Erie.

and equipping a station at some convenient point on Lake Erie, to be designated by the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries, for taking spawn and the propagation of whitefish, twenty thousand dollars.

Quarantine Service.

Quarantine service.

For the maintenance and ordinary expenses, including pay of officers

Expenses of stations.

and employees of quarantine stations at Delaware Breakwater, Cape Charles. South Atlantic Quarantine Station (Sapelo Sound), Key West, Gulf Quarantine Station, San Diego, San Francisco, and Port Townsend, fifty thousand dollars. Prevention of Epidemics.

Preventing, etc., epidemic diseases.

Ante. pp. 630, 631.

The President of the United States is hereby authorized, in case of threatened or actual epidemic of cholera or yellow fever, to use the unexpended balance of the sum appropriated by the joint resolutions approved September twenty-sixth and October twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and one hundred thousand dollars in addition thereto, or so much thereof as may be necessary, in aid of State and local boards or otherwise, in his discretion, in preventing and suppressing the spread of the same. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION.

Interstate Commerce Commission.

For salaries of Commissioners, as provided by the “Act to regulate

Salaries.

commerce,” thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars;

For salary of secretary, as provided by the “Act to regulate commerce.” three thousand five hundred dollars;

For all other necessary expenditures to enable the Commission to

Expenses.

Vol. 24, p. 386.

give effect to, and execute the provisions of, the said “Act to regulate commerce,” one hundred and fifty-nine thousand dollars; in all, two

Proviso.

Accounts.

hundred thousand dollars: Provided, that hereafter expenses of the Interstate Commerce Commission shall be audited by the proper accounting officers of the Treasury.

Miscellaneous Objects under the Treasury Department.

Treasury, miscellaneous.

Paper and Stamps. For paper for internal-revenue stamps, freight,

Internal revenue stamp paper, etc.

and salaries of superintendent, messengers, and watchmen, fifty thousand dollars.

Punishment for Violations of Internal-Revenue Laws: For

Punishing violations of internal-re venue laws.

detecting and bringing to trial and punishment persons guilty of violating the internal-revenue laws, or conniving at the same, including 955 payments for information and detection of such violations, twenty-live thousand dollars; and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall make a detailed statement to Congress once in each year as to how he has expended this sum, and also a detailed statement of all miscellaneous expenditures in the Bureau of Internal Revenue for which appropriation is made in this act.

Prevention of Manufacture and Sale of Adulterated

Preventing stile, etc., of adulterated food, etc., District of Columbia.

Ante, p. 549.

Food or Drugs in the District of Columbia: For expenses incident to enforcing the provisions of the act of October twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled ‘An act for the prevention of the manufacture or sale of adulterated foods or drugs in the District of Columbia, five thousand dollars; one-half of this sum to be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia, and the other half from the Treasury of the United States.

Contingent Expenses Independent Treasury: For contingent

Expenses of fiscal agents.

R. S., sec. 8653, p. 719.

expenses under the requirements of section thirty-six hundred and fifty-three of the Revised Statutes of the United States, for the collection. safekeeping, transfer, and disbursement of the public money, and for transportation of notes, bonds, and other securities of the United States, seventy thousand dollars.

Office of Assistant Treasurer, New York: For additional

Assistant treasurer, New York.

Additional clerks.

clerical force for the assistant treasurer at New York, three thousand five hundred dollars, to be immediately available.

Vaults for Storage of Silver: For the construction of vaults

Vaults for silver.

San Francisco.

New Orleans.

for the storage of silver at the mints in San Francisco, California, and New Orleans, Louisiana, sixty thousand dollars. That hereafter it shall not be lawful to use any portion of the so-called “silver-profit fund” or of the appropriation for “storage of silver-transportation” for the purpose of paying the expenses of the transportation of standard silver dollars from the mints or the sub-treasuries to the Treasury at Washington. District of Columbia.

Recoinage, Reissue, and Transportation of Minor Coins: The

Recoinage, etc. minor coins.

Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to transfer to the United States mint at Philadelphia, for cleaning and reissue, any minor coins now in or which may be hereafter received at the sub-treasury offices in excess of the requirement for the current business of said offices; and the sum of four thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the expense of transportation for such reissue. And the Secretary of the Treasury is also authorized to recoin any and all the uncurrent minor coins now in the Treasury; and the sum of four thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to reimburse the Treasury for the loss on such recoinage; in all, eight thousand dollars.

Recoinage of Gold and Silver Coins: For recoinage of gold

Recoinage of gold and silver coins.

and silver coins in the Treasury, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, thirty thousand dollars.

Distinctive Paper for United States Securities: For paper,

Distinctive paper, expenses.

including transportation, salaries of register, two counters, five watchmen. one laborer, and expenses of officer detailed from the Treasury as superintendent, forty thousand dollars.

Sealing and Separating United States Securities: For materials

Sealing and separating. securities.

needed to seal and separate United States notes and certificates, such as ink. printer’s varnish, sperm-oil. white printing paper, manila paper, thin muslin benzine, gutta-percha belting and other necessary articles and expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Special Witness of Destruction of United States Securities:

Destruction of securities.

Pay of witness.

Custody of Dies. Rolls, and Plates: For pay of custodians of

Custody of dies, rolls, and plates Engraving and Printing Bureau.

dies, rolls, and plates used at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing 956 for the printing of Government securities, namely: One custodian, two thousand four hundred dollars; two sub custodians, at one thousand six hundred dollars each; distributor of stock, one thousand two hundred dollars; in all, six thousand eight hundred dollars.

Pay of Assistant Custodians and Janitors: For pay of assistant

Assistant custodians and janitors, public buildings.

custodians and janitors, including all personal services in connection with all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department outside of the District of Columbia, five hundred thousand dollars; and the Secretary of the Treasury shall so apportion this sum as to prevent a deficiency therein.

Inspector of Furniture and other Furnishings for public

Inspector of furniture. etc., public buildings.

Buildings: To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to employ a suitable person to inspect all public buildings and examine into their requirements for furniture and other furnishings, including fuel, lights, and other current expenses, three thousand dollars: and for actual necessary expenses, not exceeding two thousand dollars; in all. five thousand dollars.

Furniture and Repairs of Furniture: For furniture and repairs

Furniture and repairs. public buildings.

of furniture, and carpets, for all public buildings under the control of the Treasury Department, including marine hospitals and for furniture, carpets, chandeliers, and gas-fixtures for new buildings. exclusive of personal services, except for work done by contract, two hundred thousand dollars. And all furniture now owned by the United States in other buildings shall be used, as far as practicable, whether it corresponds with the present regulation plans for furniture or not.

Fuel, Lights and Water for Public Buildings: For fuel,

Fuel, lights, and water, public buildings.

lights, water, electric-light plants including repairs thereto, in such buildings as may be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury for electric-light wiring, and miscellaneous items required by the janitors and firemen in the proper care of the buildings furniture, and heating apparatus, exclusive of personal services, for all public buildings, marine hospitals, included, under the control of the Treasury Department, inclusive of new buildings, six hundred and fifty thousand dollars. And the appropriation herein made for gas in any of the public buildings in the District of Columbia under the control of the Treasury Department shall include the rental or use of any

Gas-governors, etc.

gas-governor, gas purifier or other device for reducing the expenses of gas. when first approved by the Secretary of the Treasury and

Proviso.

Rental.

ordered by him in writing: Provided, that no sum shall be paid for such rental or use of such gas-governor, gas purifier, or device greater than the one-half part of the amount of money actually saved thereby.

Heating Apparatus for Public Buildings: For heating, hoisting,

Heating, etc., public buildings.

and ventilating apparatus, and repairs to the same, for all public buildings, including marine hospitals, under control of the Treasury Department, exclusive of personal services except for work done by contract, one hundred thousand dollars.

Vaults, Safes, and Locks for Public Buildings, including

Vaults, safes, and locks, public buildings.

New Buildings: For vaults, safes, and locks, and repairs to the same, for all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, exclusive of personal services except for work done by contract, fifty thousand dollars.

Plans for Public Buildings: For books, photographic materials.

Plans for public buildings.

and in duplicating plans required for all public buildings under control of the Treasury Department, four thousand dollars.

Suppressing Counterfeiting and other Crimes: For the expenses

Detecting and punishing counterfeiting, etc.

of detecting and bringing to trial and punishment dealers and pretended dealers in counterfeit money and persons engaged in counterfeiting Treasury notes. bonds, national-bank notes, and other securities of the United States, as well as the coins of the United States, and other felonies committed against the laws of the United States relating to the pay and bounty laws, including four thousand dollars 957 to make the necessary investigation of claims for reimbursement of expenses incident to the last sickness and burial of deceased pensioners

Burial of deceased pensioners.

R. S., sec. 4718, p. 919

under section forty seven hundred and eighteen of the Revised Statutes. and for no other purpose whatever, sixty-four thousand dollars.

Lands and other Property of the United States: For custody,

Care of lands, etc.

care, and protection of lands and other property belonging to the United States, five hundred dollars.

Compensation in lieu of Moieties: For compensation in lieu

Compensation in lieu of moieties.

of moieties in certain cases under the customs revenue laws, thirty thousand dollars.

Expenses of Local Appraisers’ Meetings: For defraying the

Local appraisers’ meetings.

necessary expenses of local appraisers at quarterly meetings for the purpose of securing uniformity in the appraisement of dutiable goods at different ports of entry, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Enforcement of Alien Contract-Labor Laws: For the purpose

Return of laborers imported under tract.

Vol. 28, p. 332.

Vol. 24, p. 415.

of carrying into effect the provisions of the alien contract-labor law approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five as amended by the acts approved February twenty third, eighteen hundred and eighty seven and October nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and to defray the expenses which the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to incur by the provisions

Ante, p. 566.

Vol. 22, p. 114.

of the last-named act, fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be paid out of the “immigrant fund” provided for in the act of August second, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, entitled “An act to regulate immigration.”

Enforcement of the Chinese exclusion act: That for the

Enforcement of exclusion of Chinese.

Ante, p. 504.

purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the act approved October first, eighteen hundred and eighty eight, entitled “An act a supplement to and act entitled ‘An act to execute certain treaty stipulations relating to Chinese,’” approved the sixth day of May, eighteen hundred and eighty two. and to defray the expenses which may be incurred in the enforcement of said act by the Secretary of the Treasury, thirty thousand dollars.

Alaskan Seal-Fisheries: For salaries and traveling expenses of

Alaska seal fisheries

agents at seal-fisheries in Alaska, as follows: For one agent,

Salaries, etc., agents

three thousand six hundred and fifty dollars; one assistant agent, two thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars; two assistant agents, at two thousand one hundred and ninety dollars each; necessary traveling expenses of agents actually incurred in going to and returning from Alaska, not to exceed six hundred dollars each per annum; in all. thirteen thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.

Under the Department of State.

Department of State.

Binding Manuscript Papers: For the restoration, mounting,

Binding, etc., manuscripts.

and binding of certain, manuscript letters and papers of Washington. Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and others, in the Department of State, relating to the early history of the United States, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

International Bureau for Publication of Custom Tariffs:

International Tariffs Bureau.

To meet the share of the United States in annual expense of sustaining the International Bureau at Brussels, for the translation and publication of customs tariffs, two thousand dollars.

International Conference of American Nations: For an additional

International Conference of American Nations.

amount to pay the expenses of the conference between the United States of America and the Republics of Mexico, Central and South America. Haiti. San Domingo, and the Empire of Brazil, provided for by the act approved May twenty-fourth, eighteen

Ante, p. 155.

hundred and eighty-eight, to be disbursed under direction and in the discretion of the Secretary of State, fifty thousand dollars.

958 UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Interior Department.

Public Buildings. Repairs of Buildings: For repairs of Interior Department and

Repairs.

Pension buildings, eight thousand dollars. For the Capitol: For work at Capitol, and for general repairs

Capitol.

Repairs, etc.

thereof, including wages of mechanics, laborers, and fresco-painter, thirty nine thousand dollars. To improve the ventilation of the room occupied by the Supreme

Ventilating Supreme Court room.

Court according to plans adopted by the court, the work to be done under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, two thousand five hundred dollars. For repairing and regilding the frames of the large historical

Regilding frames, rotunda.

paintings in the several panels of the rotunda of the Capitol, eight in number, under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, one thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. Improving the Capitol Grounds: For continuing the work of

Capitol grounds.

the improvement of the Capitol Grounds, and for care of the grounds, including pay of landscape architect, one clerk, and the pay of mechanics. gardeners, and laborers, twenty thousand dollars. For repairs to and rebuilding the north roadway in the Capitol

Roadways.

Grounds, leading from Pennsylvania avenue to the eastern front of the Capitol, and for repairs to roadways in the Capitol Grounds, ten thousand dollars, to be expended under the Architect of the Capitol. Capitol Terraces: For artificial pavement and for fountain in

Capitol terraces.

front of terrace, pavement in area between terrace and building, and for bronze lampposts and vases for north and south terraces, fourteen thousand dollars. Lighting the Capitol and Grounds: For lighting the Capitol

Lighting Capitol and grounds.

and grounds about same, including the Botanic Garden. Senate and House stables; for gas and electric lighting; pay of superintendent of meters, lamplighters, gas-fitters, and for materials for gas and electric lighting, and for general repairs, twenty four thousand dollars. Ventilation. Senate wing of Capitol: For constructing tower

Ventilating tower, Senate.

and large air-duct leading from same to Senate wing for supplying fresh air to the Senate Chamber from western grounds, similar to that already constructed for the same purpose for the House of Representatives, eight thousand dollars. Senate Stable and Engine-House: For constructing wagon-sheds

Stables. Senate.

and fence, and for filling and grading lot north of the Senate stable, and for connecting the same with the Senate stable, six hundred dollars. Expenses of the Collection of Revenue from Sales of Public Lands.

Sales of public lands.

Salaries and Commissions of Registers and Receivers: For

Salaries, registers and receivers.

salaries and commissions of registers of laud offices and receivers of public moneys at district land offices, at not exceeding three thousand dollars each, five hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Contingent Expenses of Land Offices: For clerk hire. rent, and

Contingent expenses land offices.

other incidental expenses of the several land offices, one hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars. Expenses of Depositing Public Moneys: For expenses of depositing

Depositing moneys.

money received from the disposal of public lands, ten thousand dollars. Depredations on Public Timber: To meet the expenses of protecting

Timber depredations.

timber on the public lands, seventy-five thousand dollars. Protecting Public Lands: For the protection of public lands

Protecting from illegal entries.

from illegal and fraudulent entry or appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars. 959

Expenses of Hearings in Land Entries: For expenses of hearings

Hearings in land entries.

held by order of the General Land Office, to determine whether alleged fraudulent entries are of that character or have been made in compliance with law, thirty thousand dollars.

Settlement of Claims for Swamp-Land and Swamp-Land Indemnity:

Swamp-land claims.

For salaries and expenses of agents employed in adjusting claims for swamp-lands, and for indemnity for swamp-lands, twenty thousand dollars: Provided, That agents and others employed under

Proviso.

Per diem for agents.

this and the appropriations for “depredation on public timber” and “protecting public lands,” while traveling on duty, shall be allowed per diem, in lieu of subsistence, at a rate not exceeding three dollars per day, and for actual necessary expenses for transportation.

Reproducing Plats of Surveys: To enable the Commissioner

Reproducing worn plats, etc.

of the General Land Office to continue to reproduce worn and defaced official plats of surveys on tile, and other plats constituting a part of the records of said office, and also to furnish local land offices with the same, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Transcripts of Records and Plats: For furnishing transcripts

Transcripts from records.

of records and plats, and paying therefor, twelve thousand five hundred dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

Surveying the Public Lands.

Survey of public lands.

For surveys and resurveys of public lands, including ten thousand

Expenses.

dollars for surveys of lands opened to settlement in the Territory of Montana under the act approved May first, eighteen hundred and

Laws, 1st sess. 50th Cong., p. 133.

eighty-eight, and including five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the survey of the west boundary line of the White Mountains or San Carlos Indian Reservation in the Territory of Arizona, two hundred thousand dollars, at rates not exceeding nine dollars per linear mile for standard and meander lines, seven dollars for township, and five dollars for section lines: Provided, That in expending this appropriation preference shall

Provisos.

Preference to settled townships.

be given in favor of surveying townships occupied, in whole or in part, by actual settlers: and the surveys shall be confined to lands adapted to agriculture and lines of reservations: Provided further, That the Commissioner of the General Land Office may allow, for the survey of lands heavily timbered, mountainous, or covered with dense undergrowth, rates not exceeding thirteen dollars per linear mile for standard and meander lines, eleven dollars for township, and seven dollars for section lines, or if in eases of exceptional difficulties in the surveys, the work cannot be contracted for at these rates, compensation for surveys and resurveys may be made by the said Commissioner, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, at rates not exceeding eighteen dollars per linear mile for standard and meander lines, fifteen dollars for township, and twelve dollars for section lines. And of the sum hereby appropriated not exceeding

Resurveys, etc.

twenty thousand dollars may be expended for the examination of public surveys in the several surveying districts in order to test the accuracy of work in the field, and to prevent payment for fraudulent and imperfect surveys returned by deputy surveyors, and for examinations of surveys heretofore made and reported to be defective or fraudulent; and inspecting mineral deposits, coal fields, and timber districts, and for making such other surveys or examinations as may be required for identification of lands for purposes of evidence in any suit or proceeding in behalf of the United States.

For survey of confirmed private land claims in New Mexico, at

New Mexico private land claims.

rates prescribed by law, three thousand dollars.

For care and preservation of abandoned military reservations transferred

Abandoned military reservations.

to the control of the Secretary of the Interior under the provisions of an act of Congress approved July fifth, eighteen hundred

Vol. 28, p. 103.

and eighty-four, two thousand dollars.

960 United States Geological Survey

Geological Survey.

For Salaries of the Scientific Assistants of the Geological

Pay of scientific assistants.

Survey: For five geologists, at four thousand dollars each; For two geologists, at three thousand dollars each; For one geologist, two thousand seven hundred dollars; For two geologists, at two thousand four hundred dollars each; For two geologists, at two thousand dollars each: For one paleontologist, four thousand dollars; For one paleontologist, two thousand dollars; For one chemist, three thousand dollars; For one chemist, two thousand dollars; For one chief geographer, two thousand seven hundred dollars; For three geographers, at two thousand five hundred dollars each; For one general assistant, three thousand dollars; For three topographers, at two thousand dollars each; in all, sixty-seven thousand seven hundred dollars. For General Expenses of the Geological Survey: For the

Expenses.

Geological Survey, and the classification of the public lands, and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and the products of the national domain, and to continue the preparation of a geological map of the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in the field and office, and all other necessary expenses, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, namely: For pay of skilled laborers and various temporary employees, fifteen thousand dollars; For topographic surveys in various portions of the United States,

Topographic surveys.

including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the cost of all instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, two hundred thousand dollars; For geological surveys in the various portions of the United

Geological surveys.

States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the cost of all instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, one hundred thousand dollars; For palaeontologic researches relating to the geology of the United

Paleontological researches.

States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the cost of all materials and instruments, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, forty thousand dollars; For chemical and physical researches relating to the geology of

Chemical and physical researches.

the United States, including the pay of temporary employees in field and in office, the maintenance of the laboratory, the cost of instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, seventeen thousand dollars; For the preparation of the illustrations of the Geological Survey,

Illustrations.

including the pay of temporary employees, the cost of apparatus, instruments, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, sixteen thousand dollars. For the preparation of the report on the mineral resources of the

Mineral resources report.

United States, including the pay of temporary employees, and all necessary expenses connected therewith, ten thousand dollars. For the purchase of necessary books for the library, and the payment

Books.

for the transmission of public documents through the Smithsonian exchange, five thousand dollars; in all four hundred and three thousand dollars. For engraving the geological maps of the United States, forty-five

Engraving geological maps.

thousand dollars.

Irrigation Survey: For the purpose of investigating the extent

Irrigation of and region.

Expenses of survey, etc.

to which the arid region of the United States can be redeemed by irrigation and the segregation of irrigable lands in such arid region, 961 and for the selection of sites for reservoirs and other hydraulic works necessary for the storage and utilization of water for irrigation and for ascertaining the cost thereof, and the prevention of floods and overflows, and to make the necessary maps, including the pay of employees in field and in office, the cost of all instruments, apparatus, and materials, and all other necessary expenses connected therewith, the work to be performed by the Geological Survey under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, of which sum fifty thousand dollars shall be immediately available; and the Director of the Geological Survey, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Interior, shall make a report to Congress on the first Monday in December of each year, showing in detail how the said money has been expended, the amount used for actual survey and engineer work in the field in locating sites for reservoirs, and an itemized account of the expenditures under this and any future appropriation.

Repair of the Ruin of Casa Grande, Arizona: To enable the

Casa Grande, Ariz.

Preservation of the ruin.

Secretary of the Interior to repair and protect the ruin of Cash Grande, situate in Pinal County, near Florence, Arizona, two thousand dollars; and the President is authorized to reserve from settlement and sale the land on which said ruin is situated and so much of the public land adjacent thereto as in his judgment may be necessary for the protection of said ruin and of the ancient city of which it is a part.

Miscellaneous Objects.

Miscellaneous.

Government Hospital for the Insane

Government Hospital for the Insane.

. For current expenses of the Government Hospital for the Insane:

Expenses.

For support, clothing, and treatment in the Government Hospital for the Insane of the insane from the Army and Navy. Marine Corps, and Revenue-Cutter Service, inmates of the National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, persons charged with or convicted of crimes against the United States, and of all persons who have become insane since their entry into the military or naval service of the United States, and who are indigent, two hundred and seventeen thousand five hundred dollars; and not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars of this sum may be expended in defraying the expenses of the removal of patients to their friends. For the buildings and grounds of the Government Hospital for the

Buildings and grounds.

Insane, as follows: For general repairs and improvements, twelve thousand dollars. For special improvements, as follows: For alterations at stable, including poultry-house one thousand three hundred dollars. For renewing heating apparatus, west wing and lodges, nine thousand six hundred dollars. For renewing boiler at engine-house, eight hundred dollars. For steam fire-engine and house, five thousand two hundred dollars. Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.

Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb.

Current Expenses of the Columbia Institution for the

Expenses.

Deaf and Dumb: For support of the institution, including salaries and incidental expenses, and for books and illustrative apparatus, and for general repairs and improvements, fifty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That of the above sum no more shall be expended

Provisos.

Limit of wages.

for salaries and wages in this Institution during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety, than shall with the payments from other sources make a total for such salaries and wages for said year 962 of twenty-eight thousand dollars in all: Provided further, That

One-half of expenses of persons admitted trim District of Columbia to be borne from District revenues.

one half of all expenses attending the instruction of deaf and dumb persons admitted to said institution from the District of Columbia, under section forty-eight hundred and sixty-four of the Revised Statutes, shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia and one-half out of the Treasury of the United States, and hereafter estimates for such expenses shall each year be submitted in the regular estimates for the expenses of the government of the District

Inmates from States, etc., to have only instruction paid.

R. S., sec. 4865, p. 942.

of Columbia: And provided further, Those deaf-mutes, not exceeding sixty in number, admitted to this institution from the several States and Territories, as provided in section forty-eight hundred and sixty-five of the Revised Statutes, shall only have the expenses of their instruction in the collegiate department, exclusive of support, paid from appropriations made for the support of the institution.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the education

Educating feeble-minded children.

Vol. 21, p. 273.

of feeble-minded children belonging to the District of Columbia, as provided for in the act approved June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, two thousand five

Half from District revenues.

hundred dollars; one half of this sum shall be paid out of the revenues of the District of Columbia and one-half out of the Treasury of the United States.

Howard University.

For maintenance of the Howard University, to be used in payment

Maintenance.

of part of the salaries of the officers and professors, and teachers, and other regular employees of the university, the balance of which will be paid from donations and other sources, eighteen thousand five hundred dollars. For tools, materials, wages of instructors, and other necessary expenses of the industrial department, one thousand five hundred dollars. For repairs of buildings, three thousand dollars. Freedmen’s Hospital and Asylum.

Freedmen’s Hospital and Asylum.

For the Freedmen’s Hospital and Asylum, Washington. District

Expenses.

of Columbia, as follows: For subsistence, twenty-two thousand dollars. For salaries and compensation of the surgeon-in-chief, not to exceed three thousand dollars, two assistant surgeons, clerk, engineer, matron, nurses, laundresses, cooks, teatasters, watchmen, and laborers. fourteen thousand dollars; For rent of hospital buildings and grounds, four thousand dollars; For fuel and light, clothing, bedding, forage, transportation, medicines and medical supplies, repairs and furniture, and other absolutely necessary expenses, eleven thousand five hundred dollars; For reading-matter for patients, twenty-five dollars; For the erection of fire-escapes and standpipes, one thousand dollars; For building one brick building to be used as a stable, storehouse, and dead house, one thousand five hundred dollars; in all, fifty-four thousand and twenty-five dollars. Education in Alaska.

Education in Alaska.

For the industrial and primary education of the children of school age in the Territory of Alaska, without reference to race, fifty thousand dollars. 963 UNDER THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

War Department.

Armories and Arsenals.

Armories and arsenals.

For the Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island. Illinois, as follows:

Rock Island.

For completing storehouse K, thirty thousand dollars. For machinery and shop-fixtures, ten thousand dollars. For general care, preservation, and improvements; for building new roads; for care and preservation of the water-power; for painting and care and preservation of permanent buildings, bridges, and shores of the island; for building fences and sewers, and grading grounds, fifteen thousand dollars. For necessary repairs of the Arsenal Railroad, seven thousand dollars. For the Rock Island Bridge as follows:

Bridge expenses.

For care, preservation, and expense of maintaining and operating the draw, eleven thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. For protecting Rock Island Bridge by means of sheer-booms, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For repairs to draw-pier of the Rock Island Bridge, and for replacing the cement in the joints of the stones forming the piers of

Draw-pier.

the Rock Island Railroad and wagon bridges, thirty-seven thousand six hundred and eight dollars; and the Secretary of War shall require of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad

Reimbursement from Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company.

Company the reimbursement of one-half of all the expenses incurred in the repairs of said draw-pier under this and the appropriation of fifty thousand dollars made for this object in the sundry civil appropriation act for eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, as provided in their guaranty executed to the United States under the acts of Congress providing for the construction of said bridge.

For the construction of a viaduct from the south end of the wagon

Viaduct.

bridge between Rock Island and the city of Rock Island, over the railroad tracks which adjoin the approach to said bridge, thirty-five thousand dollars: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be

Provisos.

available until the city of Rock Island shall, by proper instrument, have conveyed to the United States title, authority, and control over

Conveyance of title.

the premises to be used for the construction and maintenance of said viaduct, nor until all holders of property abutting on the same shall have executed release of all damages that might accrue to them by the construction and maintenance thereof, in such form as the Secretary of War may prescribe: Provided further, That the work shall not be commenced until the city of Rock Island shall deposit in the Treasury of the United States one-half of this amount towards Reimbursing

Rock Island to pay half.

the United States for this expenditure.

Kennebec Arsenal, Augusta, Maine: For water and light supply,

Kennebec Arsenal. Me.

one thousand two hundred dollars. Springfield Arsenal, Springfield. Massachusetts: For repairs

Springfield. Mass.

and preservation of grounds, buildings, and machinery not used for manufacturing purposes, fifteen thousand dollars. Frankford Arsenal, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania; For one

Frankford. Pa.

screw-cutting and milling-machine, complete, largest size, one thousand six hundred dollars. Picatinny Powder-Depot, Dover, New Jersey: For finishing

Picatinny powder-depot, Dover. N. J.

magazine number five, thirty-five thousand dollars, and the number of magazines at the powder depot at Dover, New Jersey, shall not exceed five. San Antonia Arsenal, San Antonia, Texas: For the construction

San Antonio. Tex.

of a new fence in front of the arsenal grounds, four thousand five hundred dollars. Sandy Hook Proving-Ground. New Jersey: For cleaning,

Sandy Hook proving-ground, N. J.

leveling, and grading grounds, building and repairing roads, two thousand dollars. 964 Testing-machine, Watertown Arsenal: For labor and material

Watertown testing-machine.

in caring for. preserving, and operating the United States testing-machine at Watertown Arsenal, including new tools and appliances, ten thousand dollars. Watervliet Arsenal. West Troy. New York: For direct sewerage

Watervliet Arsenal, West Troy, N. Y.

to river, two thousand five hundred dollars. For general repairs to buildings, bridges, inclosing walls, fences, roads, grounds, and so forth, five thousand dollars. Repair of Arsenals: For repairs of smaller arsenals, and to

Repairs.

meet such unforeseen expenditures at Arsenals as accidents or other contingencies during the year, may render necessary, fifty thousand dollars.

For building one brick hospital building, uniform in architecture

Augusta Ga.

Hospital building.

with the other buildings on the post at the United States Arsenal at

Proviso.

Contract.

Augusta. Georgia, ten thousand dollars: Provided, that no part of this appropriation shall be expended until a contract is made for finishing said building complete including heating apparatus and approaches within the limit of this appropriation.

Buildings and Grounds in and around Washington.

Buildings and grounds, Washington, D.C.

Improvement and care.

For the improvement and care of public grounds as follows: For improvement of grounds north of Executive Mansion, two thousand five hundred dollars. For improvement and maintenance of grounds south of the Executive Mansion, four thousand dollars. For ordinary care of greenhouses and nursery, two thousand dollars. For ordinary care of Lafayette Square, one thousand dollars. For ordinary care of Franklin Square, one thousand dollars. For care and improvement of Monument Grounds, five thousand dollars. For continuing improvement of reservation numbered seventeen and site of old canal northwest of same, ten thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

That no part thereof shall be expended upon other than property belonging to the United States. For construction and repair of post-and-chain fences, and constructing stone coping around reservations, one thousand five hundred dollars. For manure, and hauling the same, five thousand dollars. For painting watchmen’s lodges, iron fences, vases, lamps, and lampposts, seven hundred and fifty dollars. For purchase and repair of seats, one thousand dollars. For purchase and repair of tools, two thousand dollars. For trees, tree and plant stakes, labels, lime, whitewashing, and stock for nursery, three thousand dollars. For removing snow and ice, one thousand two hundred dollars. For flowerpots, twine, baskets, wire, splints, moss, and lycopodium, one thousand dollars. For care, construction, and repair of fountains, one thousand five hundred dollars. For abating nuisances, five hundred dollars. For improvement, care, and maintenance of various reservations, twelve thousand dollars. For improvement, maintenance, and care of Smithsonian Grounds, including construction of asphalt roads and paths, eight thousand dollars. For improvement, care, and maintenance of Judiciary Square, including grounds around the Pension Building and asphalt roads and walks leading to Pension Building, five thousand dollars.

That under appropriations herein contained no contract shall be

Concrete pavements.

made for making or renaming concrete or asphalt pavements in 965 Washington City at a higher price than two dollars per square yard for a quality equal to the best laid in the District of Columbia prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and with same depth of base.

Executive Mansion.

For care, repair, repainting, and refurnishing the Executive Mansion.

Repairs, fuel, etc.

sixteen thousand dollars, to be expended by contract or otherwise. as the President may determine.

For fuel for the Executive Mansion, greenhouses, and stables, three thousand dollars.

For care and necessary repair of greenhouses, five thousand dollars.

Lighting the Executive Mansion and public grounds: For

Lighting Executive Mansion and public grounds.

gas, pay of lamplighters, gas-fitters, and laborers; purchase, erection, and repair of lamps and lampposts; purchase of matches, and for repairs of all kinds; fuel and lights for office, office stables, watchmen’s lodges, and for the greenhouses at the nursery, fourteen thousand dollars: Provided, That for each six-foot burner not connected

Proviso.

Maximum price per lamp

with a meter in the lamps on the public grounds no more than twenty dollars shall be paid per lamp for gas. including lighting, cleaning, and keeping in repair the lamps, under any expenditure provided for in this act; and said lamps shall burn not less than two thousand six hundred hours per annum; and authority is hereby given to substitute other illuminating material for the same or less price, and to use so much of the sum hereby appropriated as may be necessary for that purpose.

For erecting seven iron posts, each twenty-five feet high, and connecting

Electric lighting.

them with underground wires for electric lights, one thousand dollars.

For electric lights for three hundred and sixty-five nights, from seven posts, at forty cents per light per night, one thousand and twenty-two dollars.

Repair of Water-Pipes: For repairing and extending water-pipes,

Water-pipes, etc.

purchase of apparatus to clean them, purchase of hose, and cleaning the springs and repairing and renewing the pipes of the same that supply the Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and the building for the State, War, and Navy Departments, two thousand five hundred dollars.

Telegraph to connect the Capitol with the Departments

Government telegraph.

and Government Printing Office: For care and repair of existing lines, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Washington Monument: For the care and maintenance of the

Washington Monument.

Care and maintenance.

Washington Monument and the operation of the elevator and machinery connected therewith, namely: For one custodian, at one hundred dollars per month; one steam engineer, at eighty dollars per month: one assistant steam engineer, at sixty dollars per month; one fireman, at fifty dollars per month; one assistant fireman, at forty-five dollars per month; one conductor of elevator car. at seventy-five dollars per month; one attendant on floor, at forty-five dollars per month; one attendant at top, at forty-five dollars per month: three night and day watchmen, at sixty dollars each per month; in all, eight thousand one hundred and sixty dollars.

For fuel, lights, oil. waste, packing, tools, matches, paints,

Expenses.

brushes, brooms, lanterns, rope, nails, screws, lead, electric lights, heating apparatus, oil stoves for elevator car and upper and lower floor, repairs to engines, boilers, dynamos, elevator, and repairs of all kinds connected with the monument and machinery, and purchase of all necessary articles for maintaining the monument, machinery, elevator, and electric light plant in good order, two thousand three hundred and forty dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War.

966

Building for Army Medical Museum and Library: For laying

Medical Museum.

Pavement.

asphalt pavement between the center building and wings of the Army Medical Museum and Library of the Surgeon-General’s Office, corner of Seventh and B streets southwest, one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.

Building for the Library of Congress.

Library Building.

For the building for the Library of Congress, as authorized by the

Expenses of building.

Ante, p. 523.

sundry civil appropriation act approved October second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, except as herein modified, and for each and every purpose connected therewith, live hundred thousand dollars.

Plans adopted.

And said building shall be constructed in accordance with the plans marked “D,” submitted by the Chief of Engineers with his annual report to Congress, being Miscellaneous Document Number Twelve,

Limit of cost.

Fiftieth Congress, second session, and at a total cost therefor not exceeding five million five hundred thousand dollars exclusive of appropriations heretofore made, and no changes or modifications shall be made that will increase the cost above the limitation herein

Proviso.

Stone contracts.

prescribed: Provided, That contracts may be entered into for all the stone required for the exterior walls of said building to be paid for as appropriations may from time to time be made by law. Military Posts.

Military posts.

For the construction of buildings at and the enlargement of such

Construction, etc.

military posts as in the judgment of the Secretary of War may be necessary, four hundred thousand dollars.

Cavalry and artillery school, Fort Riley, Kansas: For continuing

Fort Riley.

the work of buildings for the cavalry and artillery school, one hundred thousand dollars.

Infantry and cavalry school. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas: For textbooks,

Fort Leavenworth.

books of reference, instruments, and materials for use in theoretical and practical instruction, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Military post at Fort Robinson. Nebraska: The appropriation of

Fort Robinson.

thirty thousand dollars for completing the work of constructing

Ante, p. 584.

necessary buildings at the military post at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, made by the sundry civil appropriation act approved October second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, may be expended for continuing the work of constructing necessary buildings at said post.

Military post at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska: The appropriation of

Fort Niobrara.

Ante, p. 534.

thirty thousand dollars for completing the work of constructing necessary buildings at the military post at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska, made by the sundry civil appropriation act approved October second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, may be expended for continuing the work of constructing necessary buildings at said post.

Fort Monroe. Virginia: For construction complete of a sewerage

Fortress Monroe.

system, twenty-five thousand dollars.

Road through military reservation at Plattsburgh, New York:

Plattsburgh. N. Y.

Roadway.

For constructing a macadamized road leading from the village of Plattsburgh, New York, through and along the military reservation in said village, ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Military post at the presidio of San Francisco: For continuing the

Presidio San Francisco.

Roads, etc.

construction and repair of the roads and walks leading to the United States national cemetery on the reservation of the presidio of San Francisco, planting trees and shrubs, and for the protection and fencing of said roads and reservation in which the cemetery is situated. and also, for the preservation of the same and its springs of water used for irrigating the post and cemetery from drifting sand, and for the construction of a roadway connecting the Fort Mason 967 reservation with said reservation and cemetery, thirty-eight thousand dollars.

Protection and improvement of the Yellowstone National

Yellowstone Park.

Park: For the construction and improvement of suitable roads and bridges within the park, under the supervision and direction of an engineer officer detailed by the Secretary of War for that purpose, fifty thousand dollars.

Signal Service.

observation and report of storms. To be expended by the Secretary of War: For expenses of the meteorological

Observation and report of storms.

observation and the report, by telegraph, signal or otherwise, announcing the probable approach and force of storms, for the benefit of the commerce and the agriculture of the United States, as follows: For the manufacture, purchase, and repair of meteorological instruments

Instruments.

and instrument shelters, and expenses in connection therewith; and the Secretary of War, as he may think proper, may cause to be issued such meteorological instruments (not exceeding one set valued at fifteen dollars to any one county) to voluntary unpaid observers, in order to secure meteorological data from such observers, under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of War, nine thousand dollars. For telegraphing reports, messages, and other meteorological information

Telegraphing.

in connection with the observation and report of storms, one hundred and eighteen thousand dollars. For rent, hire of civilian employees, furniture, light, stationery,

Contingent expanses outride of Washington.

ice, stoves and fixtures, repairs, rent of telephones, textbooks, lumber. and other expenses of offices maintained as stations of observation outside of Washington. District of Columbia, forty four thousand dollars. For expenses of storm, cautionary, offshore, cold wave and other

Storm signals

River and flood observations.

nine thousand dollars. For observations, and expenses incidental thereto, announcing the

Cotton region reports.

probable approach and severity of frosts or rains, for the benefit of the cotton region of the United States, seven thousand dollars. For expenses (including paper, forms, printing and lithographing

Maps and bulletins.

supplies, hire of civilian printers and engravers) of preparing, Printing. distributing, and displaying weather maps or weather bulletins, and for the maintenance of a printing office, under the direction of the Chief Signal officer, in the city of Washington, for the printing of the necessary orders, circulars, maps, or bulletins, as may be necessary to carry into effect the appropriations made for the support of the Signal Service fourteen thousand five hundred dollars. For maintenance and repair of all telegraph lines, including rent

Telegraph lines.

of offices, salaries of civilian operators and repairmen, lights, stoves and fixtures, supplies, and general repairs, twenty three thousand dollars. Pay.

Pay. etc., of officers and men.

For pay of one brigadier-general and fourteen second lieutenants, mounted, twenty six thousand five hundred dollars; for longevity pay to officers of the Signal Corps, to be paid with current monthly pay five thousand one hundred dollars; for pay of not exceeding one hundred and twenty five sergeants, twenty corporals, and one hundred 968 and seventy five privates, including payment due on discharge, one hundred and twenty-one thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars

Provisos.

Not to be used for clerks in Washington.

and sixty cents: Provided, That no part of this money shall be used in payment of enlisted men of the Signal Corps on clerical or messenger duty at the office of the Chief Signal Officer: for mileage to officers when traveling on Signal Service duty under orders, two thousand five hundred dollars: Provided further, That this amount shall be disbursed under the same limitations prescribed for

Mileage.

payment of mileage to officers in the act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine: And provided further, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay the expense of travel

Military duty.

performed on strictly military duty; for commutation of quarters to commissioned officers at places where there are no public quarters, four thousand seven hundred and fifty two dollars; in all, one hundred and sixty thousand four hundred and forty seven dollars and

Detail from Army.

sixty cents. And the Secretary of War is authorized, in his discretion, to detail for the service in the Signal Corps not to exceed five commissioned officers of the Regular Army, to be exclusive of the second lieutenants of the Signal Corps authorized by law; and the regular Army officers herein authorized to be detailed for the Signal Corps shall receive their pay and allowances from the appropriation for the support of the Army; and no money herein appropriated

Number of second lieutenants limited.

Vol. 20, p. 219.

shall be used for pay and allowances of second lieutenants appointed or to be appointed from the sergeants of the Signal Corps, under the provisions of the act approved June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy eight, in excess of the number of fourteen, or for the pay and allowances of exceeding three hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps.

Forage: For forage and straw for thirteen horses actually kept

Forage.

by officers in the public service, as allowed by paragraphs one thousand eight hundred and ninety, and two thousand three hundred and eighty five, Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty one, and the act making appropriations for the support of the Army,

Vol. 21, p. 347.

approved February twenty fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty one, for forage for fourteen public animals (four to be horses), as allowed by paragraph eighteen hundred and eighty-six of the Army regulations; straw for fourteen public animals, as allowed by paragraph eighteen hundred and ninety-eight. Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, two thousand two hundred dollars.

Fuel: For fuel for the various offices on the United States telegraph

Fuel.

lines, and at stations of observation outside of Washington, District of Columbia (for fires the year round when needed) and for sales of the regular allowance of fuel to officers of the Signal Corps, as allowed

Vol. 20, p. 150.

by section eight of the act of Congress approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy eight (twenty Statutes at Large, page one hundred and fifty) seven thousand dollars.

For commutation of fuel for not exceeding three hundred and

Commutation.

twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps, at eight dollars and fifty cents per month per man, thirty-two thousand one hundred and thirty dollars.

Medical Department.

For medical attendance and medicines for officers and enlisted men

Medical attendance.

of the Signal Corps, two thousand six hundred dollars: Provided, That all medical accounts of the Signal Service shall go for examination and audit to the same Auditor and Comptroller by whom the other accounts of the Signal Service are examined and audited.

For interment of officers and men, twenty five dollars.

Subsistence: For commutation of rations of not exceeding three

Subsistence.

hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps, and for sales of subsistence stores to officers and enlisted men of said Corps, as 969 authorized by section eleven hundred and forty four of the Revised

R. S., sec. 1144, p. 207.

Statutes and paragraph twenty one hundred and ninety nine of the Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty one, one hundred and three thousand four hundred and seventy seven dollars and fifty cents.

Barracks and quarters: For commutation of quarters for not

Barracks and quarters.

Commutation.

exceeding three hundred and twenty enlisted men of the Signal Corps, fifty eight thousand five hundred dollars.

That the appropriations herein made for the pay proper of enlisted

Enlisted men to receive pay and commutations in one check.

men for commutation of rations, for commutation of fuel, and for commutation of quarters, shall be paid monthly to each enlisted man entitled thereto, by one check, upon one properly certified voucher, and for that purpose the several appropriations shall constitute one fund.

Incidental expenses: For horse and mule shoes, nails and expenses

Incidental expenses.

for shoeing once each month for fourteen animals, at one dollar and fifty cents each per month (paragraph three hundred and one, Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty one), one hundred and sixty two dollars.

For veterinary supplies, thirty dollars.

For blacksmiths’ supplies, tools, lates and materials, one hundred dollars.

Transportation.

For transportation of officers of the signal corps (including their baggage) when traveling on duty under orders, to be in lieu of actual cost of transportation; for transportation of the enlisted men of the Signal Corps or civilian employees (including their baggage) when traveling on duty under orders; transportation of materials, animals, and funds, as per paragraphs seventeen hundred and seventeen and nineteen hundred and fifty eight Army Regulations, eighteen hundred and eighty one; for freights, wharfage, tolls, and ferriages, drayage and cartages; for purchase of necessary harness and other articles and expenses of repairs to means of transportation, and for the purchase of special-delivery and registering stamps, nineteen thousand dollars. National Cemeteries.

National cemeteries.

For national cemeteries: For maintaining and improving Nationa

Maintenance.

l cemeteries, including fuel for superintendents of national cemeteries, pay of laborers and other employees, purchase of tools and materials, one hundred thousand dollars.

For superintendents of national cemeteries: For pay of

Superintendents.

seventy four superintendents of national cemeteries, sixty one thousand one hundred and sixty dollars.

Headstones for graves of soldiers: For continuing the work

Headstones.

of furnishing headstones for unmarked graves of Union soldiers, sailors, and marines in national, post, city, town, and village cemeteries, naval cemeteries at navy-yards and stations of the United States, and other burial places under the acts of March third, eighteen

Vol. 17, p. 578.

Vol. 20, p. 281.

hundred and seventy three, and February third, eighteen hundred and seventy nine, sixty thousand dollars.

Burial of indigent soldiers: For expenses of burying in the

Burial of indigent soldiers.

Arlington National Cemetery, or in the cemeteries in the District of Columbia, indigent ex-Union soldiers who die in the District of Columbia, one thousand dollars. Said sum to be disbursed by the Secretary of War, at a cost not exceeding fifty dollars for such burial expenses in each case, exclusive of cost of grave.

Repairing roadways to national cemeteries: For repairs to

Roadways.

roadways to national cemeteries which have been constructed by special authority of Congress, fifteen thousand dollars.

970

For repairing and draining roadway to the national cemetery at

Hampton. Va.

Hampton. Virginia, two thousand dollars.

National cemetery near Beverly. New Jersey: For the

Beverly, N.J.

construction of a foot pavement and for repairs of the roadway to the national cemetery near Beverly, New Jersey, two thousand three hundred and six dollars and seventy cents.

National cemetery near Danville, Virginia: For completing

Danville, Va.

the roadway to the national cemetery near Danville, Virginia, five thousand dollars.

Monuments or tablets at Gettysburg: That the appropriation

Monuments, etc.

Gettysburg.

of fifteen thousand dollars, made by the act approved

Vol. 24, p. 535.

March third, eighteen hundred and eighty seven, for the erection of Monuments or memorial tablets for the proper marking of the position of each of the commands of the regular Army engaged at Gettysburg, be, and the same is hereby,

Purchase of land.

made available for the purchase of land upon which to erect the monuments and tablets, for the purchase of land for driveways to connect the monuments, and for the construction and repair of the same.

Miscellaneous Objects.

Miscellaneous.

War maps: For reprinting war maps, five thousand dollars.

War maps.

Survey of northern and northwestern lakes: For printing

Survey, lakes.

and issuing charts for use of navigators, and electrotyping plates for chart-printing, two thousand dollars.

For surveys, additions to and correcting engraved plates, five thousand dollars.

Transportation of reports and maps to foreign countries:

Transporting reports. etc.

For the transportation of reports and maps to foreign countries, through the Smithsonian Institution, one hundred dollars.

Artificial limbs: For furnishing artificial limbs and apparatus,

Artificial limbs.

or commutation therefor, and necessary transportation, to be disbursed under the direction of the Secretary of War, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars.

Appliances for disabled soldiers: For furnishing surgical

Appliances for disabled soldiers.

appliances to persons disabled in the military or naval service of the United States, and not entitled to artificial limbs, two thousand dollars.

Support and medical treatment of destitute patients: For

Support of destitute patients.

the support and medical treatment of eighty five medical and surgical patients who are destitute, in the District of Columbia, under a

Providence Hospital.

contract to be made with the Providence Hospital by the Surgeon General of the Army, seventeen thousand dollars.

Garfield Memorial Hospital: For maintenance, to enable it

Garfield Hospital.

to provide medical and surgical treatment to persons unable to pay therefor, twelve thousand five hundred dollars.

Expenses of military convicts: For payment of costs and

Military convicts.

charges of State penitentiaries, for the care, clothing, maintenance, and medical attendance of United States military convicts confined in them, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Publication of the Official Records of the War of the

Official records, War of the Rebellion.

Rebellion, both of the Union and Confederate Armies, as follows:

Continuing publication.

For continuing the publication of the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion, and printing and binding, under direction of the Secretary of War, of a compilation of the official records. Union and Confederate, so far as the same may be ready for publication during the fiscal year, to be distributed as required by act of

Vol. 23, p. 508.

March third, eighteen hundred and eighty five, one hundred thousand e dollars: Provided, That

Proviso.

Board to p and publish.

hereafter the preparation and publication of said records shall be conducted, under the Secretary of War. by a board of three persons. one of whom shall be an officer of the Army, to be selected by the Secretary of War, and two civilian experts, to 971 be appointed by the Secretary of War, the compensation for said civilian experts to be fixed by the Secretary of War and to be paid from this appropriation; and the whole work of preparation and

To be completed in five years.

publication shall be completed within five years. And from and after the passage of this act the records which have been, or which may hereafter be, selected for publication shall be accessible to the

Accessible to the public.

public, under such regulations as the Secretary of War may prescribe, but in no case shall such regulations permit the removal of the original records from the Department building.

Artillery School at Fortress Monroe. Virginia: To provide

Artillery school.

for means of instruction, such as textbooks, instruments,

Fortress Monroe. Va.

drawing materials, and stationery, required in the courses of artillery, engineering, law, and the art and science of war, and for other necessary expenses of the school, five thousand dollars.

Harbor of New York: For expenses in preventing obstructive

New York Harbor.

Preventing obstructions. etc.

and injurious deposits in the harbor and adjacent waters of New York City, including sixty thousand dollars for the purchase or construction of a vessel, ninety four thousand and seventy dollars.

For the construction of an iron bridge over Mill Creek, between

Fortress Monroe.

Bridge across Mill Creek.

the military reservation of Fortress Monroe and Elizabeth City County, Virginia, twenty thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War.

Surveys for Deep-Water Harbor, Gulf of Mexico: The

Gulf of Mexico.

Survey for a deep-water harbor.

Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to appoint a board of three engineer officers of the United States Army, whose duty it shall be to make a careful and critical examination of the northwest coast of the Gulf of Mexico, west of ninety three degrees and thirty minutes west longitude, and report as to the most eligible point or points for a deep harbor, to be of ample depth, width, and capacity to accommodate the largest oceangoing vessels and the commercial and naval necessities of the country, which can be secured and maintained in the shortest time and at the least cost: Provided,

Proviso.

Other work not to cease.

That this action shall not be construed to imply a cessation of work on other points on the Gulf coast, the improvement of which is deemed necessary for commercial or naval purposes. And the board of engineers shall report the result of its investigations to the Secretary of War as soon as practicable.

To pay the expenses of said board, two thousand dollars, or so

Expenses.

much thereof as may be necessary.

Washington Aqueduct Tunnel: For expenses incurred and to

Aqueduct tunnel investigation.

Expenses.

be incurred by the Joint Select Committee of the two Houses of Congress upon the subject of the Washington aqueduct tunnel and the water supply of Washington, twenty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, the same to be paid on vouchers approved by the chairman of said committee, and to be immediately available: Provided, That one half of said sum shall be paid out of

Proviso.

Half from District revenues.

the revenues of the District of Columbia, and one half out of the Treasury of the United States.

Site and Pedestal for Statue of General Philip. H. Sheridan:

Sites and pedestals for statues.

Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.

For the preparation of a site and the erection of a pedestal for a statue of the late General Philip. H. Sheridan in the city of Washington, forty thousand dollars; said site to be selected by, and said pedestal to be erected under the supervision of the Secretary of War, the chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library, and the chairman of the Sheridan Equestrian Statue Committee of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland.

Site and pedestal for Statue of General John A. Logan:

Gen. John A. Logan.

For the preparation of a site and the erection of a pedestal for a statue of the late General John. A. Logan, in the city of Washington, forty thousand dollar’s; said site to be selected by, and said pedestal to be erected under the supervision of the Secretary of War. the chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library, and the chairman 972 of the Logan Statue Committee of the Society of the Army of the Tennessec.

Site and Pedestal for Statue of General Winfield Scott Hancock:

Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock.

For the preparation of a pedestal for a statue of General Winfield Scott Hancock, in the city of Washington, forty thousand dollars: said site to be selected by, and said pedestal to be erected under, the supervision of the Secretary of War, the chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library, and such other person as the President of the United States may appoint.

United States Military Prison at Fort Leavenworth:

Military prison.

For the support of the military prison at Fort Leavenworth,

Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

Expenses.

Kansas, as follows: For subsistence for prisoners, five teamsters and two watchmen; commutation for prisoners en route to insane asylum, twenty five thousand one hundred dollars. For tobacco for prisoners on special or excessive hard labor, five hundred and forty dollars; For materials for illuminating buildings and grounds, seven hundred dollars; For forage and bedding for public animals used exclusively at the prison, and hay for prisoner’s bedding, three thousand dollars: For stationery and blank-books for prison offices, memorandum books, and pencils for the guard, when on duty, postage-stamps, envelopes, and letter paper for issue to prisoners, one thousand dollars; For fuel for generating steam for running engines and heating buildings, for steam pipe and fixtures, hose, hose-couplings, belting, machinery and castings, horse and mule shoes, harness-leather, horses and mules, wagons and other articles for transportation, stoves and stovepipe, bricks, cement, fire clay and fire bricks, iron, tin. solder, blacksmith’s coal, charcoal, glass, putty, nails, shingles, disinfectants, painting materials and paint, brushes, axes, wheelbarrows, and other articles required for proper police of prison buildings and grounds, for tools and miscellaneous articles required in the shops, laundry, stables, and bathrooms, and for all necessary expenses in connection with electric lighting of the prison, twenty thousand dollars. For materials for manufacture of clothing; hats and socks and other articles of clothing not made at the prison but required for the prisoner’s wear at the prison and on release from confinement, and tor prisoners on release from confinement at military posts; for donations of five dollars each to prisoners on release from confinement in the prison and at military posts; for necessary machines and tools required for use in tailor-shops, and for blankets, bed-sacks and bunks for prisoner’s use, nine thousand four hundred dollars. For medicines, medical and surgical appliances, dressings, and articles required in the care and treatment of sick prisoners; hospital furniture and supplies; heating appliances, and for expense of interment of deceased prisoners, two thousand dollars; For advertising for proposals for supplies, two hundred dollars; For expenses of pursuing escaped prisoners, and rewards for their capture, three hundred dollars; For the transportation of prisoners, on their discharge from the prison, to their homes or elsewhere, as they may elect, provided the cost in each case shall not be greater than to the place of last enlistment, seven thousand five hundred dollars:

For pay of civilian employees: One clerk, at one thousand eight

Civilian employees.

hundred dollars per annum: one clerk, at one thousand four hundred dollars per annum; one clerk, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum; extra-duty pays for prison guard, two thousand four 973hundred and twenty dollars; five foremen of mechanics and one engineer, at one thousand two hundred dollars per annum each; one forage and wagon-master, at sixty dollars per month; one teamster, at forty dollars per month; two nightwatchmen and four teamsters, at thirty dollars per month each; and one fireman, at sixty dollars per month, to take charge at night of the heating apparatus and electric light; in all. eighteen thousand one hundred dollars.

For repair of officer’s and noncommissioned officers’ quarters, the

Repairs.

hospital, the chapel, the offices, and all prison buildings and shops, including civilian labor thereon which cannot be done by prisoners, five thousand dollars; in all. ninety two thousand eight hundred and forty dollars.

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

For the support of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer soldiers as follows:

At the Central Branch, at Dayton, Ohio: For current expenses,

Dayton. Ohio.

Pay of officers, etc.

namely: Pay of officers and non-commissioned officers of the Home, with such exceptions as are hereinafter noted, and their clerks and orderlies; also payments for chaplains and religious instruction, printers, bookbinders, telegraph and telephone operators, guards, policemen, watchmen, and fire company; for all property and materials purchased for their use, including repairs not done by the Home; for necessary expenditures for articles of amusement, boats, library books, magazines, papers, pictures, and musical instruments, librarians and musicians, and for repairs not done by the Home; also for stationery, advertising, legal advice, and postage, and for such other expenditures as can not properly be included under other heads of expenditure, sixty-one thousand one hundred and twenty-three dollars and twenty-five cents.

For subsistence, namely: Pay of commissary-sergeants, commissary

Subsistence.

clerks, porters, laborers, and orderlies employed in the subsistence department; bakers, cooks, dishwashers, waiters, bread-cutters, and butchers; the cost of all animals, fowls, and fish purchased for provisions; and all articles of food; their freight, preparation, and serving; of tobacco; of all dining-room and kitchen furniture and utensils, baker’s and butcher’s tool sand appliances, and their repair, if not done by the Home, three hundred and thirty-six thousand five hundred and ninety dollars and ten cents.

For clothing, namely: Expenditures, for clothing, underclothing,

Clothing.

boots, shoes, socks, and overalls; also, all sums expended for labor, materials, machines, tools, and appliances employed in the tailor shop, knitting-shop, and shoe-shop, or other home shops in which any kind of clothing is made, one hundred thousand dollars.

For household, namely: Expenditures, for furniture for officers’

Household expenses.

quarters: for bedsteads, bedding, and all other articles required in the quarters of the members, and for their repair, if they are not repaired by the Home; for coal and firewood; for engineers and firemen, bathhouse keepers, hall-cleaners, laundrymen, gas-makers, and privy-watchmen, and for all machines, tools, materials, and appliances purchased for use under this head, and for their repair, unless the repairs are made by the Home; also for all labor and material for upholstery shops, broom and soap shops, one hundred and twenty-two thousand and fifty-nine dollars and forty cents;

For hospital, namely: Pay of assistant surgeons, matrons, druggists,

Hospital expenses.

hospital-stewards, ward-masters, nurses, cooks, waiters, readers.

For hospital carriage-drivers, hearse-drivers, gravediggers, funeral escort. and for such labor as may be necessary: for surgical instruments and appliances, medical books, medicines, liquors, fruits, and other necessaries for the sick not on the regular ration: for bedsteads, bedding, and materials and all other articles necessary for the wards; 974 kitchen and dining-room furniture and appliances, carriage, hearse, stretchers, coffins, and materials: for tools of gravediggers, and for all repairs not done by the Home, forty-thousand dollars;

For transportation, namely: For transportation of members of the

Transportation.

Home, five thousand dollars;

For construction, namely: Pay of chief engineer, builders, blacksmiths,

Construction and

carpenters, cabinetmakers, cooper, painters, gas-litters,

pairs.

plumbers, tinsmiths, wire-workers, steamfitters, stonemasons, quarry-men, whitewashers, and laborers, and for all machines, tools, appliances, and materials used under this head, sixty-five thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars;

For one brick barrack, to replace old frame barrack, fifteen thousand two hundred dollars;

For farm, namely: Pay of farmer, chief gardener, harness-makers,

Farm expenses.

farmhands, gardeners, stablemen, teamsters, dairymen, hog-feeders, and laborers, and for all machines, implements, tools, appliances, and materials required for such work; for grain, hay. and straw, dressing arid seed, carriages, wagons, carts, and other conveyances; for all animals and fowls purchased for stock or for work (including animals in the park); for all materials, tools, and labor for flower garden, lawn, and park; and for repairs not done by the Home, twenty-four thousand four hundred and three dollars and seventy-five cents; in all, seven hundred and seventy thousand three hundred and six dollars and fifty cents.

At the Northwestern Branch, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

Milwaukee, Wis.

For current expenses, including the same objects

Current expenses.

specified under this head for the Central Branch, twenty-six thousand six hundred and fifty dollars;

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this

Subsistence.

head for the Central Branch, one hundred thousand four hundred and forty-eight dollars; For clothing, including the same objects specified under this head

Clothing.

for the Central Branch, thirty thousand dollars; For household, including the same objects specified under this head

Household.

for the Central Branch, fifty thousand dollars; For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head

Hospital.

for the Central Branch, nineteen thousand dollars; For transportation of members of the Home, three thousand five

Transportation.

hundred dollars; For construction, including the same objects specified under this

Transportation.

head for the Central Branch, twenty thousand four hundred dollars; For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for

Farm.

the Central Branch, eight thousand seven hundred dollars; in all hundred and fifty-eight thousand six hundred and ninety-eight dollars.

At the Eastern Branch, at Togus, Maine: For current expenses.

Togus. Me.

including the same objects specified under this head for

Current expenses.

the Central Branch, eighteen thousand five hundred and forty-five dollars and ninety-two cents;

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under

Subsistence.

this head for the Central Branch, eighty-six thousand seven hundred and fourteen dollars and eighty-eight cents; For clothing, including the same objects specified under this

Clothing.

head for the Central Branch, thirty thousand dollars; For household, including the same objects specified under this

Household.

head for the Central Branch, forty thousand dollars; For hospital, including the same objects specified under this

Hospital.

head for the Central Branch, thirteen thousand one hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty-two-cents; For transportation of members of the Home, three thousand nine

Transportation.

hundred and seventy-five dollars; 975 For construction, including the same objects specified under this

Construction.

head for the Central Branch, twenty thousand dollars; For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for

Construction.

the Central Branch, twelve thousand three hundred and forty-three dollars, and forty cents; in all two hundred and twenty-four thousand six hundred and ninety-four dollars and fifty-two cents.

At the Southern Branch, at Hampton, Virginia: For current

Farm.

expenses, including the same objects specified under this head

Hampton, Va.

for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars;

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this

Current expenses.

head for the Central Branch, one hundred and sixty-one thousand six hundred and forty-three dollars and ninety cents; For clothing, including the same objects specified under this head

Subsistence.

for the Central Branch, thirty thousand dollars; For household, including the same objects specified under this

Clothing.

head for the Central Branch, forty thousand dollars; For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head

Household.

for the Central Branch, twenty-one thousand dollars; For transportation of members of the Home, two thousand dollars;

Hospital.

For construction, including the same objects specified under this

Transportation.

head for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars; For one additional dining hall, nine thousand dollars: For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for

Construction.

the Central Branch, seventeen thousand seven hundred and sixty-four dollars; in all. three hundred and thirty-one thousand four hundred and seven dollars and ninety cents.

At the Western Branch, at Leavenworth. Kansas: For

Farm.

current expenses, including the same objects specified under this

Leavenworth. Kans.

head for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars;

For subsistence, including the same objects specified under this head

Current expenses.

for the Central Branch, one hundred and five thousand one hundred and twenty dollars; For Clothing, including the same objects specified under this head

Subsistence.

for the Central Branch, thirty-five thousand dollars; For household, including the same objects specified under this head

Clothing.

for the Central Branch, fifty thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars; For hospital, including the same objects specified under this head

Household.

for the Central Branch, twenty-five thousand dollars; For transportation of members of the Home, five thousand dollars:

Hospital.

For construction including the same objects specified under this

Transportation.

head for the Central Branch, thirty-five thousand dollars: For farm, including the same objects specified under this head for

Construction.

the Central Branch, nine thousand dollars; in all, two hundred and eighty-nine thousand two hundred and forty-five dollars.

At the Pacific Branch, at Santa Monica, California: For

Farm.

maintenance of six hundred members, at one hundred and fifty dollars

Santa Monica, Cal.

per annum each, ninety thousand dollars;

For outdoor relief and incidental expenses, thirty-one thousand

Maintenance.

five hundred and fifteen dollars; in all. one million nine hundred and ninety-five thousand eight hundred and sixty-six dollars and ninety-two cents.

State or Territorial Homes: For continuing the aid to State

outdoor relief, etc.

or Territorial homes for the support of disabled volunteer soldiers, in conformity with the act approved August twenty-seventh, eighteen

State and Territorial homes.

Assistance to.

Ante, p. 450.

hundred and eighty-eight, in addition to the unexpended balance of the appropriation made by said act, three hundred thousand dollars: Provided, That hereafter no State under this appropriation

Proviso.

States to pay half.

shall be paid a sum exceeding one-half the cost of maintenance of each soldier or sailor by such State.

976 UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Department of Justice.

Building, Department of Justice: For repairs to heating apparatus,

Repairs.

keeping the same in good order, three hundred dollars.

Court-House, Washington, District of Columbia: For annual

Court-house, Washington.

repairs, per estimate of the Architect of the Capitol, one thousand dollars.

Utah Penitentiary: For completing additional wing to prison,

Utah penitentiary.

one hundred and twenty cells, with hospital, female prison, and chapel attached; for stockade entrance, to consist of offices, warden’s residence, guard-quarters, dining-rooms, and armory: and for wall with sentry-boxes to inclose about two acres of land, forty-five thousand dollars.

Miscellaneous.

Defending suits in claims against the United States: For

Defending suite in claims against United States.

defraying the necessary expenses incurred in the examination of witnesses and procuring of evidence in the matter of claims against the United States and in defending suits in the Court of Claims, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, fifteen thousand dollars.

Defense in French spoliation claims: To enable the attorney-General

French spoliation claims.

to make proper defense for the United States in the matter of French spoliation claims, to be expended in his discretion, five thousand six hundred dollars.

Punishing violations of the intercourse acts and frauds:

Indian service.

Punishing violations of intercourse acts, etc.

For detecting and punishing violations of the intercourse acts of Congress, and frauds committed in the Indian service, the same to be expended by the Attorney-General in allowing such fees and compensation to witnesses, jurors, marshals and deputies, and agents, and in collecting evidence, and in defraying such other expenses as may be necessary for this purpose, five thousand dollars.

Support of convicts: For support, maintenance, and transportation

Support of convicts, District of Columbia.

of convicts transferred from the District of Columbia, to be expended under the direction of. the Attorney-General eighteen thousand dollars; one half of which sum shall be paid out of the revenues of the District of Columbia and the other half out of the Treasury of the United States.

Prosecution of crimes: For the detection and prosecution of

Prosecuting crimes against United States.

crimes against the United States, preliminary to indictment: for the investigation of official acts, records, and accounts of officers of the

Investigations, etc.

courts, including the investigation of the accounts of marshals, attorneys, clerks of the United States courts, and United States Commissioners. under the direction of the Attorney-General, and for this purpose all the records and dockets of these officers, without exception, shall be examined by his agents at any time, thirty thousand dollars.

Expenses of Territorial courts in Utah Territory: For

Territorial courts, Utah.

defraying the contingent expenses of the courts, including fees of the United States district attorney and his assistants, and fees and per diems of the United States commissioners and clerks of the court, and the fees, per diems, and traveling expenses of the United States marshal for the Territory of Utah, with the expenses of summoning jurors, subpoenaing witnesses, of arresting, guarding and transporting prisoners, of hiring and feeding guards, and of supplying and caring for the penitentiary, to be paid under the direction and approval of the Attorney-General, upon accounts duly verified and certified, forty thousand dollars.

Prosecution and collection of claims: For the prosecution

Prosecuting and collecting claims.

and collection of claims due the United States, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney-General, five hundred dollars.

977

Traveling expenses, Territory of Alaska: For the actual and

Travelling expenses, Alaska.

necessary expenses of the judge, marshal, and attorney when traveling in the discharge of their official duties, one thousand dollars.

Rent and incidental expenses, office of marshal. Territory

Rent, etc., Alaska.

of Alaska: For rent of offices for the marshal, district attorney, and commissioners; furniture, fuel, books, stationery, and other incidental expenses, five hundred dollars.

Opinions of the Attorneys-General: To enable the Attorney-General

Opinions of Attorneys General.

Editing, etc., vote. 17, 18, and 19.

to employ a competent person to edit and prepare for publication and superintend the printing of the nineteenth volume of the Opinions of the Attorneys-General, five hundred dollars; and the Attorney-General is hereby authorized to expend that sum. and also the one thousand dollars appropriated by the act of March third,

Vol. 23, p. 511.

eighteen hundred and eighty-five, chapter three hundred and sixty, to enable him to employ a competent person to edit and prepare for publication and superintend the printing of the seventeenth and

Extra compensation.

eighteenth volumes of the Opinions of the Attorneys-General in such manner, notwithstanding section seventeen hundred and sixty-five of the Revised Statutes, or section three of the act of June

R. S. sec. 1765, p. 314.

Vol. 18, p. 109.

twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, chapter three hundred and twenty-eight, as will in his judgment best accomplish the work of editing and preparing for publication and superintending the printing of the three volumes of opinions above mentioned.

JUDICIAL.

Judicial.

United States Courts.

United States courts

Expenses of the United States courts: For defraying the

Expenses.

expenses of the Supreme Court; of the circuit and district courts of the United States; of the supreme court of the District of Columbia; of the district court of Alaska; of suits and preparation for suits in which the United States is interested; of the prosecution of offenses committed against the United States; of the safekeeping of prisoners; and in the enforcement of the laws of the United States and of the enforcement of the provisions of title twenty-six of the Revised

R. S., Title XXVI.

Statutes, or any acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; specifically the expenses stated under the following appropriations, namely:

For payment of the fees and expenses of United States marshals

Marshals.

and deputies, six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

Accounts.

That not exceeding four hundred thousand dollars of this appropriation may be advanced to marshals, to be accounted for in the usual way, the residue to remain in the Treasury, to be used, if at all, only in the payment of the accounts of marshals in the manner provided in section eight hundred and fifty-six, Revised Statutes.

R. S., sec. 856, p. 101.

For payment of United States district attorneys, the same being

District attorneys.

for payment of the regular fees provided by law for official services, two hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars. For payment of district attorneys, the same being for payment of

Special compensation.

such special compensation as may be fixed by the Attorney-General for services not covered by salary or fees, five thousand dollars. For payment of regular assistants to United States district attorneys,

Regular assistants.

who are appointed by the Attorney-General at a fixed annual compensation, one hundred and five thousand dollars. For payment of assistants to United States district attorneys who

Special assistants.

are employed by the Attorney-General to aid district attorneys in special cases, twenty thousand dollars. For fees of clerks, one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.

Clerks.

978 For fees of United States commissioners, and justices of the peace

Commissioners, etc.

acting as United States commissioners, one hundred thousand dollars. And no part of any money appropriated by this act shall be used to pay any fees to United States commissioners, marshals, or clerks for any warrant issued or arrest made, or other fees in prosecutions under the internal-revenue laws, unless the prosecution has

Sworn complaints to be made.

been commenced upon a sworn complaint setting forth the facts constituting the offense and alleging them to be within the personal knowledge of the affiant, or upon sworn complaint by a collector or deputy collector of internal revenue or revenue agent, setting forth the facts upon information and belief and approved either before or after such arrest by a circuit or district judge or the attorney of the United States in the district where the offense is alleged to have been committed or the indictment is found. For fees of jurors, six hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Jurors.

For fees of witnesses, nine hundred thousand dollars.

Witnesses.

For support of United States prisoners, including necessary clothing

Support of prisoners.

and medical aid and transportation to place of conviction, and including support of prisoners becoming insane during imprisonment and continuing insane after expiration of sentence, who have no friends to whom they can be sent, three hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For rent of United States courtrooms, sixty-five thousand dollars.

Rent.

For pay of bailiffs and criers, not exceeding three bailiffs and one

Bailiffs, criers, etc.

crier in each court, except in the southern district of New York; of expenses of district judges directed to hold court outside of their districts: of meals for jurors in United States cases when ordered by court; of compensation for jury commissioners, five dollars per day. not exceeding three days for any one term of court, one hundred and thirty-five thousand six hundred dollars. For payment of such miscellaneous expenses as may be authorized

Miscellaneous.

by the Attorney-General, including the employment of janitors and watchmen in rooms or buildings rented for the use of courts, and of interpreters, experts, and stenographers; of furnishing and collecting evidence where the United States is or may be a party in interest, and moving of records, one hundred and forty thousand dollars. UNDER LEGISLATIVE.

Legislative.

Expenses of Inaugural Ceremonies: To enable the Secretary of

Inaugural ceremonies.

Expenses.

the Senate to pay the necessary expenses of the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States, March fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, incurred by order of the Senate, including pay for forty extra Capitol police for three days, at three dollars per day each, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be immediately available.

Statement of appropriations: For preparation, under the direction

Statements of appropriations to be prepared by appropriations Committees.

of the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives, of the statements showing appropriations made, new offices created, offices the salaries of which have been omitted, increased, or reduced, together with a chronological history of the regular appropriation bills passed during the second session of the

Ante, p. 587.

Fiftieth Congress, as required by the act approved October nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand two hundred dollars, to be paid to the persons designated by the chairmen of said committees to do said work.

Botanic GARDEN: For painting and reglazing various hothouses,

Botanic Garden.

general repairs to buildings, and heating apparatus, for laying and repairs to concrete walks, painting and repairs to fence around gardens, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, four thousand dollars.

979 PUBLIC PRINTING AND BINDING.

For the public printing, for the public binding and for paper for

Public printing and binding, paper, etc.

the public printing, including the cost of printing the debates and proceedings of Congress in the Congressional Record, and for lithographing, mapping, and engraving for both Houses of Congress, the Supreme Court of the United States, the supreme court of the district of Columbia, the Court of Claims, the Library of Congress, the Executive Office, and the Departments, including salaries or compensation of all necessary clerks and employees, for labor (by the day, piece, or contract), and for all the necessary materials which may be needed in the prosecution of the work, two million and thirteen

Amount.

thousand dollars; and from the said sum hereby appropriated printing and binding shall be done by the Public Printer to the amounts following, respectively, namely:

For printing and binding for Congress, including the proceedings

Allotment of appropriation.

and debates, eight hundred and two thousand dollars. And printing and binding for Congress chargeable to this appropriation, when recommended to be done by the Committee on Printing of either House, shall be so recommended in a report containing an approximate estimate of the cost thereof, together with a statement from the Public Printer, of estimated approximate cost of work previously ordered by Congress, within the fiscal year for which this appropriation is made (all reserve work shall be bound in sheep); and the heads of the Executive Departments, before transmitting their annual reports to Congress, the printing of which is chargeable to this appropriation, shall cause the same to be carefully examined, and shall exclude therefrom all matter, including engravings, maps, drawings, and illustrations, except such as they shall certify in their letters transmitting such reports to be necessary and to relate entirely to the transaction of public business.

For the State Department, fifteen thousand dollars; For the Treasury Department, two hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars, including not exceeding twenty thousand nine hundred and thirty-five dollars for the Coast and Geodetic Survey; For the War Department, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars (of which sum twelve thousand dollars shall be for the catalogue of the library of the Surgeon-General’s Office) and not exceeding ten thousand dollars for carrying into effect the appropriations for the Signal Service; For the Navy Department, sixty thousand dollars, including not exceeding twelve thousand dollars for the Hydrographic Office; For the Interior Department, including the Civil Service Commission, three hundred and forty thousand dollars, including not exceeding ten thousand dollars for rebinding tract-books for the general Land Office; For the National Museum: For printing labels and blanks for the use of the National Museum and for the “Bulletins” and annual volumes of the “Proceedings” of the Museum, ten thousand dollars; For the United States Geological Survey as follows: For engraving the illustrations necessary for the report of the director, eight thousand dollars; For engraving the illustrations necessary for the monographs and bulletins, thirty-five thousand dollars; For printing and binding the monographs and bulletins, twenty-five thousand dollars; For the Department of Justice, seven thousand dollars; For the Post-Office Department, two hundred thousand dollars; For the Agricultural Department, thirty thousand dollars; For the Department of Labor, eight thousand dollars; For the Supreme Court of the United States, five thousand dollars; 980 For the supreme court of the District of Columbia, one thousand dollars. For the Court of Claims, fourteen thousand dollars; For the Library of Congress, fifteen thousand dollars; For the Executive Office, three thousand dollars; And no more than an allotment of one-half of the sum hereby

Division of appropriation.

appropriated shall be expended in the two first quarters of the fiscal year, and no more than one-fourth thereof may be expended in either of the two last quarters of the fiscal year, except that, in addition thereto, in either of said last quarters, the unexpended balances of allotments for preceding quarters may be expended. To enable the Public Printer to comply with the provisions of the

Leaves of absence.

law granting thirty days’ annual leave to the employes of the Government Printing Office, one hundred and ninety thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary. To pay pro rata leaves of absence to employees who resign or are discharged (decision of the First Comptroller), fifteen thousand dollars.

Sec. 4. That in order that the centennial anniversary of the inauguration

Centennial anniversary of inauguration of the first President.

April 30, 1889 to be a national holiday.

Centennial anniversary of inauguration of the first President.

April 30, 1889

to be a national holiday. of the first President of the United States. George Washington, may be duly commemorated, Tuesday, the thirtieth day of April, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, is hereby declared to be a national holiday throughout the United States. And in further commemoration of this historic event, the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on the second Wednesday of December, anno Domini eighteen hundred

Ceremonies in Fifty-first Congress.

and eighty-nine, when suitable ceremonies shall be had under the direction of a joint committee composed of five Senators and five Representatives, members of the Fifty-first Congress, who shall be appointed by the presiding officers

Joint committee.

of the respective Houses. And said joint committee shall have power to sit during the recess of Congress; and it shall be its duty to make arrangements for the celebration in the Hall of the House of Representatives on the second Wednesday of December next, and may invite to be present thereat such officers of the United States and of the respective States of the Union, and (through the Secretary of State) representatives of foreign governments. The committee shall invite the Chief-Justice of the

Address.

United States to deliver a suitable address on the occasion.

Expenses.

And for the purpose of defraying the expenses of said joint committee and of carrying out the arrangements which it may make,. three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 412.—

An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian Department appropriations.

That the following sums be, and they are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes, namely: For pay of fifty-seven agents of Indian affairs at the following-named

Pay of agents at specified agencies.

Pay of agents at specified agencies—Continued.

At the Neah Bay Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Yakama Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Colville Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Puyallap (consolidated) Agency, embracing Nisqually and S’Kokomish and Quinaielt Agencies, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Tulalip Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Round Valley Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Mission Tide River (consolidated) Agency, embracing Hoopa Valley, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Nevada Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Western Shoshone Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Nez Perces Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Lemhi Agency, at one thousand one hundred dollars; At the Fort Hall Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Flathead Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Blackfeet Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Crow Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Fort Peck Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Fort Belknap Agency, at one thousand dollars: At the Tongue River Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Yankton Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars; At the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Standing Rock Agency, at one thousand seven hundred dollars; At the Cheyenne River Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Fort Berthold Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Sisseton Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Devils Lake Agency, at one thousand two hundred dollars; At the Pine Ridge Agency, at two thousand two hundred dollars; At the Rosebud Agency, at two thousand two hundred dollars: At the Shoshone Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Uintah and Ouray Agency, (consolidated,) at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Pueblo Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Navajo Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Mescalero Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Southern Ute and Jicarilla Agency, at one thousand four hundred dollars; At the Omaha, and Winnebago Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars: At the Santee Agency, at one thousand two hundred dollars; At the Pottawatomie and Great Nemaha Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, and Oakland Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Sac and Fox Agency, Indian Territory, at one thousand two hundred dollars; At the Quapaw Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; and not more than one thousand two hundred dollars of any moneys appropriated by this act shall be expended for clerical labor at this agency; At the Osage Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency, at two thousand two hundred dollars; At the Kiowa Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the Union Agency, at two thousand dollars; 982 At the White Earth Agency, at one thousand six hundred dollars:

Pay of agents at specified agencies—Continued.

At the Sac and Fox Agency, Iowa, at one thousand dollars; At the Green Bay Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the La Pointe Agency, at two thousand dollars; At the New York Agency, at one thousand dollars; At the Colorado River Agency, at one thousand five hundred dollars; At the Pima Agency, at one thousand eight hundred dollars; At the San Carlos Agency, at two thousand dollars; For the Eastern Cherokee Agency, eight hundred dollars; in all eighty seven thousand four hundred dollars; and all provisions of law fixing compensation for Indian agents in excess of that herein provided are hereby repealed. For the payment of necessary interpreters, to be distributed in the

Interpreters.

discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, twenty five thousand dollars; but no person employed by the United States, and paid for any other service shall be paid for interpreting. For pay of five Indian inspectors, at three thousand dollars per

Inspectors.

annum each, fifteen thousand dollars. For necessary traveling expenses of five Indian inspectors, including

Travelling, etc., expenses.

telegraphing and incidental expenses of inspection and investigation, seven thousand dollars. Pay of one superintendent of Indian schools, four thousand dollars.

Superintendent of schools.

Necessary traveling expenses of one superintendent of Indian

Travelling expenses.

schools, including telegraphing and incidental expenses of inspection

Proviso.

and investigation, one thousand five hundred dollars: Provided,

Allowance.

That he shall be allowed three dollars per day for traveling expenses when actually on duty in the field, exclusive of cost of transportation and sleeping car fare.

For buildings and repair of building at agencies, and repairs of

Agency buildings.

the same, twenty-five thousand dollars.

For contingencies of the Indian service, including traveling and

Contingent expenses.

incidental expenses of Indian agents, and of their offices, and of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and of such person as may be detailed to accompany him. also traveling and incidental expenses of five special agents, at three dollars per day when actually employed on duty in the field, exclusive of transportation and sleeping-car fare, in lieu of all other expenses now authorized by law; for pay of

Special agents.

employees not otherwise provided for, and for pay of five special agents, at two thousand dollars per annum each, forty thousand dollars.

For the expenses of the commission of citizens, serving without

Citizen commission.

compensation, appointed by the President under the provisions of

Vol. 16, p. 40.

the fourth section of the act of April tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty nine, five thousand dollars.

FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH AND support OF INDIAN TRIBES.

Fulfilling treaties.

apaches, kiowas, and comanches.

Apaches, Kiowas, and Comanches.

For twenty-second of thirty installments, as provided to be expended

Vol. 15, pp. 590, 584.

under the tenth article of treaty of October twenty first, eighteen hundred and sixty seven, concluded at Medicine Lodge Creek, in Kansas, with the Kiowas and Comanches, and under the third article of treaty of the same date with the Apaches, thirty thousand dollars; For purchase of clothing, as provided in the same treaties, eleven thousand dollars: 983 For pay of carpenter, farmer, blacksmith, miller, and engineer, four thousand five hundred dollars; For pay of physician and two teachers, two thousand seven hundred dollars; in all, forty eight thousand two hundred dollars. cheyennes and aparahoes.

Cheyenne’s and Arapahoes.

For twenty-second of thirty installments, as provided to be expended under the tenth article of treaty of October twenty-eighth,

Vol. 15, p. 596.

eighteen hundred and sixty seven, twenty thousand dollars: For purchase of clothing, as per same article, twelve thousand dollars; For pay of physician and teacher, as per thirteenth article of same

Vol. 15, p. 597.

treaty, two thousand dollars; For pay of carpenter, farmer, blacksmith, miller and engineer, as per same article, four thousand five hundred dollars; in all, thirty eight thousand five hundred dollars. chickasaws.

Chickasaws.

For permanent annuity, in goods, three thousand dollars.

Vol. 10, p. 619.

chickasaw nation.

Chickasaw Nation.

For reimbursement of the general fund of the Chickasaw Nation

Reimbursement for moneys improperly paid.

Vol. 10, p. 974.

for moneys improperly disbursed from said fund, as ascertained by the Secretary of the Interior, as required by article four of the treaty with the Chickasaws, dated June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty two (less payment of fifty-six thousand and twenty one dollars and forty nine cents to assignee of W. M. Gwin), eighty four thousand eight hundred and sixty two dollars and sixty eight cents.

For reimbursement of the Chickasaw incompetent fund for moneys improperly disbursed from said fund, as ascertained by the Secretary of the Interior, as required by article four of the treaty with the

Vol. 10, p. 975.

Chickasaws, dated June twenty second, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, ninety nine thousand two hundred and eighty dollars and forty one cents.

The appropriation hereby made shall be a permanent and continuing

To be a continuing appropriation.

appropriation, not subject to lapse or to be covered into the Treasury; and said sums shall be paid, from time to time, under requisitions signed by the Chickasaw governor, national secretary, national treasurer, and auditor of public accounts: Provided, That

Proviso.

the question of the obligation of the government on account of the payment to the assignee of W. M. Gwin be referred to the Secretary

Payment to assignee W.M.Gwin to be reconsidered.

of the Interior for reconsideration.

chippewas of the mississippi.

Chippewas of the Mississippi.

For forty-third of forty-six instalment to be paid to Chief Hole-in-the Day, or his heirs, per third article of treaty of August second,

Vol. 9, p. 904.

Vol. 16, p. 723.

eighteen hundred and forty seven, and fifth article of treaty of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty seven, one thousand dollars;

For the support of a school or schools upon said reservation, during

Vol. 16, p. 720.

the pleasure of the President, in accordance with third article of treaty of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty seven, four thousand dollars; in all, five thousand dollars.

chippewas, pillagers, and lake winnebagohish bands.

Chippewas. Pillagers and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands.

Vol. 10, p. 1168.

For thirty-fifth of forty instalment of annuity, in money, per third article of treaty of February twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty five, and third article of treaty of May seventh, eighteen hundred

Vol. 13, p. 694.

984and sixty-four, ten thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty six cents; For thirty-fifth of forty instalments of annuity, in goods per same articles of same treaties, eight thousand dollars; For thirty-fifth of forty instalments, for purpose of utility, per same articles of same treaties, four thousand dollars; in all, twenty two thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents. choctaws.

Choctaws.

For permanent annuity, per second article of treaty of November

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 99.

Vol. 11, p. 614.

Vol. 7. pp. 212,236.

of treaty of October eighteenth, eighteen hundred and twenty,

Vol. 11, p. 614.

ninth article of treaty of January twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article of treaty of June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars; For permanent annuity for education, per second and thirteenth articles of last two treaties named above, six thousand dollars; For permanent annuity for iron and steel, per ninth article of treaty

Vol.7, p. 236.

of January twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty five, and

Vol. 11, p. 614.

thirteenth article of treaty of June twenty second, eighteen hundred and fifty five, three hundred and twenty dollars; For interest on three hundred and ninety thousand, two hundred

Interest.

and fifty-seven dollars and ninety-two cents, at five per centum per annum, for education, support of the government, and other beneficial purposes, under the direction of the general council of the

Vol.7, p. 236.

Choctaws, in conformity with the provisions contained in the ninth and thirteenth articles of treaty of January twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty five, and treaty of June

Vol. 11, p. 614.

twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty five, nineteen thousand five hundred and twelve dollars and eighty-nine cents; in all. twenty nine thousand four hundred and thirty-two dollars and eighty nine cents. columbias and colvilles.

Columbias and Colvilles.

For annuity for Chief Moses, as per agreement of July seventh,

Vol. 23, p. 79.

Chief Moses.

eighteen hundred and eighty three, ratified by act approved July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty four, one thousand dollars; For annuity for Chief Tonasket, as per same agreement ratified by

Chief Tonasket.

act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty four, one hundred dollars: For employees, as provided in said agreement ratified by act of

Employees.

July fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, six thousand dollars; in all, seven thousand one hundred dollars. creeks.

Creeks.

For permanent annuity, in money, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 36.

Vol. 11, p. 700.

August seventh, seventeen hundred and ninety, and fifth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty six, one thousand five hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, in money, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 69.

June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and two. and fifth article of

Vol. 11, p. 700.

treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty six, three thousand dollars; For permanent annuity, in money, per fourth article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 287.

January twenty fourth, eighteen hundred and twenty six, and fifth

Vol. 11, p. 700.

article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty six, twenty thousand dollars; 985 For permanent annuity, for blacksmith and assistant, and for shop and tools, per eighth article of treaty of January twenty fourth, eighteen hundred and twenty six, and fifth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty six, eight hundred and forty dollars; For permanent annuity, for iron and steel for shop, per same articles and treaties, two hundred and seventy dollars; For permanent annuity, for pay of a wheelwright, per same articles of same treaties, six’ hundred dollars; For five per centum interest on two hundred thousand dollars, for

Interest.

purposes of education, per sixth article of treaty of August seventh,

Vol. 11, p. 701

eighteen hundred and fifty six, ten thousand dollars; For interest on six hundred and seventy five thousand one hundred and sixty eight dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, under provisions of third article of treaty of June fourteenth, eighteen

Vol. 14, p. 787.

hundred and sixty six, thirty three thousand seven hundred and fifty eight dollars and forty cents; in all. sixty nine thousand, nine hundred and sixty eight dollars and forty cents. crows.

Crows.

For eighth of twenty-five installments, as provided in agreement with the Crows dated June twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty,

Vol. 22, p. 431.

to be used by the Secretary of the Interior in such manner as the President may direct, thirty thousand dollars; For twenty-first of thirty installments, to supply male persons, six hundred in number, over fourteen years of age, with a suit of good substantial woolen clothing, consisting of a coat, hat, pantaloons, flannel shirt, and woolen socks, as per ninth article of treaty of

Vol. 15, p. 651.

May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, six thousand dollars; For twenty-first of thirty installments, to supply each female, seven hundred in number, over twelve years of age, with a flannel skirt, or the goods necessary to make the same, a pair of woolen hose, twelve yards of calico, and twelve yards of cotton domestic as per same article, four thousand dollars; For twenty first of thirty installments, to supply three hundred and fifty boys and three hundred and fifty girls, under the ages named, such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make each a suit as aforesaid, together with a pair of woolen hose for each, per same article, five thousand dollars; For pay of a physician, per tenth article of same treaty, one thousand

Vol. 15, p. 652.

two hundred dollars; For twentieth of twenty installments (last), for pay of teacher and furnishing necessary books and stationery, under seventh article

Vol. 15, p. 651.

of same treaty, one thousand five hundred dollars; For pay of carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer, and blacksmith, under tenth article of same treaty, three thousand three hundred

Vol. 15, p. 652.

dollars; For pay of second blacksmith and iron and steel, as per eighth

Vol. 15,p. 651.

article of same treaty, one thousand five hundred dollars; For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to furnish

Food.

such articles of food as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may require, forty-five thousand dollars; in all, ninety-seven thousand five hundred dollars. indians at blackfeet agency.

Blackfeet Agency Indians.

For second of ten installments of one hundred and fifty thousand

Ante, p. 133.

dollars each, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the support and civilization of the Indians attached 986 to the Blackfeet Agency, Montana, as per act approved May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. indians at fort belknap agency.

Fort Belknap Agency Indians.

For second of ten installments of one hundred and fifteen thousand

Ante, p. 133

dollars each, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the support and civilization of the Indians attached to the Fort Belknap Agency, Montana, as per act approved May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. indians at fort peck agency.

Fort Peck Agency Indians.

For second of ten installments of one hundred and sixty-five thousand

Ante, p, 188.

dollars each, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the support and civilization of the Indians attached to the Fort Peck Agency, Montana, as per act approved May first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars. iowas

Iowas

. For interest, in lieu of investment, on fifty-seven thousand five

Interest.

hundred dollars, balance of one hundred and fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, at five per centum per annum, for education or other beneficial

Vol. 10, p. 1071.

purposes. under the direction of the President, per ninth article of treaty of May seventeenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand. eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. kansas.

Kansas.

For interest in lieu of investment on two hundred thousand dollars

Interest.

two hundred and three one thousand three hundred and thirty seconds of ten thousand dollars, being the pro rata amount due the

Vol. 9, p. 842.

Kansas tribe of Indians, per second article of treaty of January fourteenth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one thousand five hundred and twenty-four dollars and two cents. fulfilling treaty with kickapoos.

Kickapoos.

For interest on eighty-two thousand four hundred and thirty-two

Interest.

dollars and forty-four cents, balance of one hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, for educational and other

Vol. 10, p. 1079.

beneficial purposes, per treaty of May eighteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four thousand one hundred and twenty-one dollars and sixty-two cents. miamies of kansas.

Maimie’s of Kansas.

For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, and iron

Vol. 7, p. 191.

and steel for shop, per fifth article of treaty of October sixth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 10, p. 1095.

eighteen, and fourth article of treaty of June fifth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four hundred and eleven dollars and forty-three cents; For permanent provision for miller, in lieu of gunsmith, per same

Vol. 7, p. 464.

articles and treaties, and per fifth article of treaty of October twenty-third. eighteen hundred and thirty-four, two hundred and sixty-two dollars and sixty-two cents; For interest on fourteen thousand one hundred and seventy dollars

Interest.

and thirty-three cents, at five per centum per annum for educational

Vol. 10, p. 1094.

purposes, per third article of treaty of June fifth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven hundred and eight dollars and fifty-one cents; in all, one thousand three hundred and eighty-two dollars and fifty-six cents. 987 molels.

Molels.

For pay of teachers and for manual-labor schools, and for all necessary

Schools.

materials therefor, and for the subsistence of the pupils, per second article of treaty of December twenty-first, eighteen hundred

Vol. 12, p. 981.

and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. nez perces.

Nez Perces.

For salaries of two matrons, to take charge of the boarding-schools,

Schools.

and two assistant teachers, one farmer, one carpenter, and two millers. per fifth article of treaty of June ninth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 14, p. 650.

sixty-three, six thousand dollars. northern cheyennes and arapahoes.

Northern Cheyenne’s and Arapahoes.

For twenty-first of thirty installments, for purchase of clothing, as

Clothing.

per sixth article of treaty of May tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight,

Vol. 15, p. 657.

twelve thousand dollars: Provided, That the amount

Proviso.

Distribution.

in this and preceding paragraph shall be expended pro rata, as near as may be, for the Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes in Wyoming, and on the Tongue River, in Montana; For pay of physician, two teachers, two carpenters, one miller, two farmers, a blacksmith, an engineer, per seventh article of same

Vol. 15, p. 667.

treaty, nine thousand dollars; in all twenty-one thousand dollars. For subsistence and civilization of the Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes as per agreement with the Sioux Indians, approved February

Vol. 19, p. 254.

twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, thirty-five thousand dollars. osages.

Osages.

For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars,

Interest.

at five per centum per annum, being value of fifty-four sections of land set apart by treaty of June second, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 7, p. 242.

twenty-five, tor educational purposes, per Senate resolution of January ninth, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars. otoes and missourias.

Otoes and Missourias.

For seventh of twelve installments, being the last series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article of treaty of March fifteenth, eighteen

Vol. 10, p. 1039.

hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars. pawnees.

Pawnees.

For perpetual annuity, at least one-half of which is to be paid in

Perpetual annuity

goods and such articles as may be deemed necessary for them, per second article of treaty of September twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred

Vol. 11, p. 729.

and fifty-seven, thirty-thousand dollars; For support of two manual-labor schools, per third article of same

Schools.

treaty, ten thousand dollars; For pay of two farmers, two blacksmiths and two apprentices, one

Farmers, etc.

miller and apprentice, and two teachers, one shoemaker, and one carpenter, five thousand four hundred dollars: For pay of physician and purchase of medicines, one thousand

Physician.

two hundred dollars; For purchase of iron and steel, and other necessaries for the shops,

Iron, steel, etc.

as per fourth article of treaty of September twenty-fourth, eighteen

Vol. 11, p. 780.

hundred and fifty-seven, five hundred dollars; in all, forty-seven thousand one hundred dollars. 988 poncas.

Poncas.

For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be

Civilizing.

For this amount, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary

Subsistence.

of the Interior, for agricultural assistance and subsistence, of the Poncas, eight thousand dollars; in all, eighteen thousand dollars: Provided,

Proviso.

That the foregoing sums shall be divided

Distribution.

pro rata among all the members of said tribe in the Indian Territory and in Dakota Territory.

pottawatomies.

Pottawatomies.

For permanent annuity, in silver, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 51.

August third, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, three hundred and fifty-seven dollars and eighty cents; For permanent annuity, in silver, per third article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 114.

September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and nine, one hundred and seventy-eight dollars and ninety cents; For permanent annuity, in silver, per third article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 185.

October second, eighteen hundred and eighteen, eight hundred and ninety-four dollars and fifty cents; For permanent annuity, in money, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 317.

September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, seven hundred and fifteen dollars, and sixty cents; For permanent annuity, in specie, per second article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 320.

July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, and second

Vol. 7, p. 317.

article of treaty of September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, five thousand seven hundred and twenty-four dollars and seventy-seven cents: For permanent provision for payment of money, in lieu of tobacco,

Vol. 7, p. 318.

iron and steel, per second article of treaty of September twentieth,

Vol. 9, p. 855.

eighteen hundred and twenty eight, and tenth articles of treaties of June fifth and seventeenth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one hundred and seven dollars and thirty-four cents; For permanent provision for three blacksmiths and assistants, and

Blacksmiths, etc.

for iron and steel for shops, per third article of treaty

Vol. 7. pp. 296. 318, 330.

of October sixteenth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article of treaty of September twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and second article of treaty of July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand and eight dollars and ninety-nine cents; For permanent provision for fifty barrels of salt, per second article

Salt.

of treaty of July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine,

Vol. 7, p. 320.

one hundred and fifty-six dollars and fifty-four cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary; For interest on two hundred and thirty thousand and sixty-four

Interest.

dollars and twenty cents, at five per centum, in conformity with

Vol. 9, p. 854.

provisions of article seven of treaties of June fifth and seventeenth, eighteen hundred and forty six, eleven thousand five hundred and three dollars and twenty-one cents; in all, twenty thousand six hundred and forty seven dollars and sixty five cents. fulfilling treaty stipulations with the pottawatomie nation.

Pottawatomie Nation.

For this amount, to fulfill the stipulations of the second clause of

Payment of award.

article ten, of the treaty of August seventh, eighteen

Vol. 15, p. 536.

hundred and sixty-eight, with the Pottawatomie Nation of Indians and the award made thereunder, the sum of one hundred and seventy-eight thousand nine hundred and fifty-three dollars and forty-three cents, with 989 five per centum per annum interest thereon from the date of award, approved January twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, of which sum there shall be paid the Pottawatomies of Huron.

Pottawatomies of Huron.

Michigan, the sum of nine thousand four hundred dollars, with interest at five per centum from date of award; and the balance of said sum. less whatever sums may be legally and equitably due the delegates of said Indians by virtue of recognized powers of attorney and contracts on file in the Departments of the Treasury or Interior, and which have been duly approved, shall be distributed per capita, as follows: Fourteen hundred twenty-one hundred and eightieths to the Citizens Baud, and seven hundred and eighty twenty-one hundred

Citizens band.

Prairie band.

and eightieths to the Prairie Band of Pottawatomies of Kansas. quapaws.

Quapaws.

For education, during the pleasure of the President, per third article

Education, etc.

Vol. 7, p. 425.

of treaty of May thirteenth, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars; For blacksmith and assistants, and tools, iron, and steel for blacksmith shop, per same article and treaty, five hundred dollars; in all, one thousand five hundred dollars. sacs and foxes of the mississippi.

Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi.

For permanent annuity, in goods or otherwise, per third article

Permanent annuity.

Vol. 7, p. 85.

of treaty of November third, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars;

For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum,

Interest.

Vol. 7, p. 541.

per second article of treaty of October twenty-first, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars;

For interest on eight hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, per second article of treaty of October eleventh, eighteen hundred

Vol. 7, p. 596.

and forty-two, forty thousand dollars: Provided, That the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars of this amount shall be used for the pay of a physician and for purchase of medicine; in all, fifty-one

Physician.

thousand dollars.

sacs and foxes of the missouri.

Sacs and Foxes of the Missouri.

For interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred

Interest.

dollars, at five per centum, under the direction of the President,

Vol. 7, p. 543.

per second article of treaty of October twenty-first, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars. For support of a school, per fifth article of treaty of March sixth,

School.

eighteen hundred and sixty-one, two hundred dollars; in all, eight

Vol. 12, p. 1173.

thousand and seventy dollars. seminoles.

Seminoles.

For five per centum interest on two hundred and fifty thousand

Interest.

dollars, to be paid as annuity, per eighth article of treaty of August

Vol. 11, p. 702.

seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred dollars; For five per centum interest on two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid as annuity (they having joined their brethren west), per eighth article of treaty of August seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred dollars; For interest on fifty thousand dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be paid annually, for the support of schools, as per third article of treaty of March twenty-first, eighteen hundred

Vol. 14, p. 757

and sixty-six, two thousand five hundred dollars; 990 For interest on twenty thousand dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be paid annually for the support of the Seminole government, as per same article of same treaty, one thousand dollars; in all, twenty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. senecas.

Senecas.

For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 161.

September twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 179.

September seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars; For permanent annuity, for blacksmith and miller, per fourth article

Blacksmith, etc.

Vol. 7, p. 349.

of treaty of February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one. to be annually paid to them as a national fund, to be expended by them for such articles and wants and improvements in agriculture as their chiefs (with the consent of their agent) may designate, as

Vol. 15, p. 515.

stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, one thousand six hundred and sixty dollars; For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of

Vol. 7, p. 179.

September seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fifth

Vol. 15, p. 515.

article of treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred dollars; For blacksmith and assistant, shops and tools, iron and steel, per

Vol. 7, p. 352.

fourth article of treaty of July twentieth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 15, p. 514.

thirty-one, and fifth article of treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred and thirty dollars; in all, three thousand six hundred and ninety dollars. senecas of new york.

Senecas of New York.

For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest on stock per act of February

Permanent annuity.

Vol. 4, p. 442.

nineteenth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars; For interest in lieu of investment, on seventy-five thousand dollars,

Interest.

at five per centum, per act of June

Vol. 9, p. 35.

twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars; For interest, at five per centum, on forty-three thousand and fifty dollars, transferred from the Ontario Bank to the United States Treasury, per act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, two thousand one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents; in all, eleven thousand nine hundred and two dollars and fifty cents. shawnees.

Shawnees.

For permanent annuity, for educational purposes, per fourth article

Permanent annuities.

Vol. 7, p. 51.

of treaty of August third, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and

Vol. 10, p. 1056.

third article of treaty of May tenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars: For permanent annuity, in specie, for educational purposes, per

Vol. 7, p. 161.

fourth article of treaty of September twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and seventeen,

Vol. 10, p. 1056.

and third article of treaty of May tenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars; For interest, at five per centum, on forty thousand dollars, for

Interest.

educational purposes, per third article of last named treaty,

Vol. 10, p. 1056.

two thousand dollars; in all, five thousand dollars. eastern shawnees.

Eastern Shawnees.

For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article of treaty of

Permanent annuity.

Vol. 7, p. 179.

September seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fifth 991 article of treaty of February twenty-third, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 15, p. 315.

sixty-seven, five hundred dollars;

For blacksmith and assistant, shops and tools, iron and steel, per

Blacksmith, etc.

fourth article of treaty of July twentieth, eighteen hundred

Vol. 7, p. 352.

and thirty-one, and fifth article of treaty of February twenty-third,

Vol. 15, p. 515.

eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, five hundred and thirty dollars; in all, one thousand and thirty dollars.

shoshones and bannocks.

Shoshones and Bannocks.

Shoshones: For twentieth of thirty installments, to purchase suits

Shoshones.

Supplies.

of clothing for males over fourteen years of age, flannel, hose, calico, and domestics for females over the age of twelve years, and such goods as may be needed to make suits for boys and girls under the ages named, as per ninth article of treaty of July third, eighteen hundred

Vol. 15, p. 676.

and sixty-eight, ten thousand dollars: For pay of physician, teacher, carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer,

Physician, etc.

Bannocks.

Supplies.

of clothing for males over fourteen years of age, flannel, hose, calico, and domestics for females over twelve years of age. and such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make suits for boys and girls under the ages named, as per ninth article of the same treaty,

Vol. 15, p. 676.

five thousand dollars; For pay of a physician, teacher, carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer,

Physician, etc.

and blacksmith, as per tenth article of treaty of July third, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, five thousand dollars; in all. twenty-six thousand dollars. six nations of new york.

Six Nations of New York.

For permanent annuity, in clothing and other useful articles per

Permanent annuity.

sixth article of treaty of November seventeenth, seventeen

Vol. 7, p. 46.

hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. sioux of different tribes, including santee sioux of nebraska.

Sioux of different tribes.

For twentieth of thirty installments to purchase clothing for

Supplies, etc.

males over fourteen years of age, for flannel, hose, and calico, and domestics required for females over twelve years of age, and for such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make suits for boys and girls, per tenth article of treaty of April twenty-ninth,

Vol. 15, p. 638.

eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, one hundred and thirty thousand dollars; For twentieth of thirty installments, to purchase such articles as may be considered proper by the Secretary of the Interior, at twenty dollars per head, for persons engaged in agriculture, as per tenth article of same treaty, one hundred thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary; For pay of five teachers, one physician, one carpenter, one miller,

Teachers, etc.

one engineer, two farmers, and one blacksmith, per thirteenth

Vol. 15, p. 640.

article of same treaty, ten thousand four hundred dollars; For pay of additional employees at the several agencies for the

Employees.

Sioux in Nebraska and Dakota, twenty thousand dollars: For industrial schools at the Santee Sioux and Crow Creek Agencies,

Schools.

six thousand dollars; 992

For subsistence of the Sioux, and for purposes of their civilization,

Subsistence, etc.

as per agreement ratified by act of Congress

Vol. 19, p. 234.

approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, nine hundred thousand dollars: Provided,

Provisos.

Transportation.

That this sum shall include transportation of supplies from the termination of railroad or steamboat transportation; and in this service Indians shall be employed wherever practicable: And provided further, That the

Census to be taken.

Secretary of the Interior shall cause a census of the Sioux tribe of Indians to be carefully taken by a special agent, to be appointed for such purpose, with a view of ascertaining how many of them are able to support themselves, and, in ascertaining this fact, their physical capacity to work the land owned or occupied by them, either individually or collectively, the value of the land, its nearness to market, and general productiveness shall be considered, and such other facts and circumstances as will aid Congress in determining how many of such

Expenses.

Indians are capable of self-support: And provided, That the expenses incident to the taking of such census shall be paid from the money hereby appropriated;

For pay of matron at Santee Agency, five hundred dollars:

Matron.

For pay of second blacksmith, and furnishing iron, steel, and

Iron, steel, etc.

other material, per eighth article of same treaty, one

Vol. 15, p. 038.

thousand six hundred dollars: in all. one million one hundred and sixty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. sioux, yankton tribe.

Sioux. Yankton tribe.

For first of twenty installments last series, to be paid to them or

Vol. 11, p. 744.

expended for their benefit, per fourth article of treaty of April nineteenth. eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, fifteen thousand dollars; For subsistence and civilization of two thousand Yankton Sioux,

Subsistence.

Vol. 19, p. 287.

heretofore provided for in appropriations under “Fulfilling treaty with Sioux of different tribes,” thirty-five thousand dollars; in all, fifty thousand dollars. sioux, medawakanton band.

Sioux, Medawakanton band.

For the support of the full-blood Indians in Minnesota heretofore

Support of, in Minnesota.

belonging to the Medawakanton band of Sioux Indians, who have resided in said State since the twentieth day of May eighteen hundred and eighty-six, or who were then engaged in removing to said State, and have since resided therein, and have severed their tribal relations, twelve thousand dollars, to be expended by the Secretary of the Interior as follows: Ten thousand dollars in the purchase, as in his judgment he may think best, of such lands, agricultural implements, seeds, cattle, horses, food, or clothing as may be deemed best in the ease of each of these Indians or family thereof;

School.

Ante, p. 229.

one thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary,

Provisos.

to defray the expenses of expending the money in this paragraph appropriated: and one thousand dollars for the completion and furnishing of the schoolhouse for said Indians authorized by the act June twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: Provided, That if the amount in this paragraph appropriated, or any portion of the sum appropriated for the benefit of these same Indians by said act of June twenty ninth.

Amount not to be covered in.

eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, shall not be expended within the fiscal year for which either sum was appropriated, neither shall be covered into the Treasury, but shall, notwithstanding, be used and expended for the purposes for which the same amount was appropriated and for the benefit of the above-named Indians: And provided also, That the Secretary of the Interior may appoint a suitable person to make the above-mentioned expenditure under his direction; and all of said money which is to lie

Purchase of land, cattle, etc.

expended for lands, cattle, horses, implements, seeds, food, or clothing shall be so expended that each 993 of the Indians in this paragraph mentioned shall receive, as nearly as practicable, an equal amount in value of this appropriation and that made by said act of June twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight: And provided further, That as far as practicable lands

Purchases of lands for Indians.

for said Indians shall be purchased in such locality as each Indian desires, and none of said Indians shall be required to remove from where he now resides and to any locality or laud against his will. confederated bands of utes.

Confederated bands of Utes.

For pay of two carpenters, two millers, two farmers, and two

Carpenters, etc.

Vol. 13, p. 675.

blacksmiths, as per tenth article of treaty of October seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and fifteenth article of treaty of March

Vol. 15, p. 622.

second, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, six thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars: For pay of two teachers, as per same article of same treaty, one thousand eight hundred dollars; For purchase of iron and steel, and the necessary tools for blacksmith shop, per ninth article of same treaty, two hundred and twenty

Vol. 15, p. 621.

dollars: For twenty first of thirty installments, to be expended under the

Clothing, etc.

direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for clothing, blankets, and such other articles as he may deem proper and necessary, under eleventh article of same treaty, thirty thousand dollars;

Vol. 15, p. 622.

For annual amount for the purchase of beef, mutton, wheat, flour,

Food.

Vol. 15, p. 622.

beans, and potatoes, or other necessary articles of food, as per twelfth article of same treaty, thirty thousand dollars; For pay of employees at the several Ute agencies, five thousand

Employees.

dollars; in all, seventy three thousand seven hundred and forty dollars. winnebagoes.

Winnebagoes.

For interest on eight hundred and four thousand nine hundred

Interest.

and nine dollars and seventeen cents, at five per centum per annum, per fourth article of treaty of November first, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 7, p. 545.

thirty seven, and joint resolution of July seventeenth,

Vol. 12, p. 628.

eighteen hundred and sixty two. and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to expend said interest for the support, education, and civilization of said Indians, forty thousand two hundred and forty-five dollars and forty-five cents;

For interest on seventy-eight thousand three hundred and forty dollars and forty

Vol. 16, p. 355.

one cents, at five per centum per annum, to be expended, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the erection of houses, improvement of their allotments of land, purchase of stock, agricultural implements, seeds, and other beneficial objects, three thousand nine hundred and seventeen dollars and two cents; in all, forty-four thousand one hundred and sixty two dollars and forty seven cents.

utes

Utes.

For ninth of ten installments, to be distributed, at the discretion

Rewards for good citizenship.

Peoria. Wea. Piankeshaw. Kaskaskia. and Western Miami Indians.

Distribution of per capita.

Ante, p. 528.

That the sums of money heretofore appropriated for the use and benefit of the Peoria. Wea, Piankeshaw. and Kaskaskia and the Western Miami Indians of the Indian Territory by the act of October second, 994 eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, volume twenty-five. United States Statutes at Large, page five hundred and twenty eight, is hereby made payable per capita to said Indians in manner as follows: To adults in person; to parents for their minor children, when such parent or parents are competent, competency to be determined by the chief of the respective tribes and the Indian agent; to guardians for their orphan wards, if any: and in case no guardians have been legally appointed, the money due such orphan children shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to their credit, and shall be payable thereafter to properly appointed guardians, or the individual Indian upon

Guardians.

his or her becoming of lawful age, and in case of death, then to his or her legal heirs: guardians to be appointed by the probate court in and for Cherokee Country. Kansas, in manner and form as provided by the act of March third, eighteen

Vol. 21, p. 434.

hundred and eighty one, volume twenty one. United States Statutes at Large, page four hundred and thirty-three, providing for the appointment of guardians for minor children of the Miami Indians of Indiana, then residing in the Indian Territory. cherokee freedman.

Cherokee freedmen.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to ascertain who are entitled

Distribution.

to share in the per capita distribution of the sum of seventy-five

Ante, p. 609.

thousand dollars appropriated by the act approved October nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled “An act to secure to the Cherokee freedmen and others their proportion of certain proceeds of land under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.” and to make payment thereof the sum of five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary and to compensate in such sum as he may deem reasonable any duly authorized agent or agents acting for said freedmen and rendering them aid in obtaining the allowance of said seventy-five thousand dollars, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be

Expenses.

necessary; and the amount so expended in ascertaining to whom said money shall be paid shall be charged against the Cherokee Nation on account of its lands west of the Arkansas River, and shall be a lien on said lands, and shall be deducted from any payment hereafter made on account of said lands. And said Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to make inquiry and report to the next session of Congress what other sums of money, if any, have been appropriated by the Cherokee Nation in violation of their treaty obligations in reference to freedmen in said nation, and what sum would be required to secure to said freedmen those treaty rights in respect to the same. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORTS.

Miscellaneous supports.

For subsistence and civilization of the Arapahoes, Cheyennes,

Arapahoes. Cheyennes, Apaches, Kiowas. (Comanches, Whichitas, etc.

Apaches, Kiowas. Comanches. Wichitas, and affiliated bands, who have been collected upon the reservations set apart for their use and occupation, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. For subsistence and civilization of Arickarees. Gros Ventres, and

Arickarees, Gros Ventres, and Mandans.

Mandans: For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, thirty thousand dollars. Support of Chippewas of Lake Superior: For support and civilization

Chippewas of Lake Superior.

of the Chippewas of Lake Superior, to be expended for agricultural and educational purposes, pay of employees, purchase of goods 995and provisions, and for such other purposes as may he deemed for the best interests of said Indians, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina

Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina tribe.

tribe of Chippewas, and for pay of employees, ten thousand dollars. Support of Chippewas on White Earth Reservation: For this

Chippewas, White Earth Reservation.

amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, in the care and support of the Otter Tail. Pillager. Pembina, and Mississippi Chippewa Indians on the White Earth Reservation, in Minnesota, to assist them in their agricultural operations, and for pay of physician (not to exceed one thousand two hundred dollars), ten thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Turtle Mountain band of Chippewas.

Turtle Mountain band.

seven thousand dollars; and for the purchase of seed for said band, to be expended in open market, and to be immediately available, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the confederated tribes and bands

Confederated bands, middle Oregon.

in middle Oregon, and pay of employees, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the D’Wamish and other allied

D’Wamish, etc., Washington.

tribes in Washington Territory, including pay of employees, seven thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Carlos’ band of Flathead Indians,

Carlos’s band, Flat heads.

including pay of employees, twelve thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Flatheads and other confederated

Flatheads.

tribes, including pay of employees, ten thousand dollars. To enable the Secretary of the Interior to purchase subsistence and

Hualapais. Arizona.

other necessaries for the support of the Hualapais Indians in Arizona, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For this amount, to subsist and properly care for the Apache and

Apaches, etc., Arizona and New Mexico.

other Indians in Arizona and New Mexico who have been or may be collected on reservations in New Mexico or Arizona, one hundred and seventy thousand dollars. For support, civilization, and instruction of the Shoshones and

Indians, Fort Hall.

Bannocks, and other Indians of the Fort Hall Reservation, in Idaho Territory, including pay of employees, seventeen thousand dollars. For support, civilization, and instruction of the Shoshones, Bannocks.

Indians, Lemhi Agency.

and Sheepeaters, and other Indians of the Lemhi Agency, in Idaho Territory, including pay of employees, fifteen thousand dol lars. For support, civilization, and instruction of the Klamaths and

Klamath Agency.

Modocs. and other Indians of the Klamath Agency, in Oregon, including pay of employees, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization, of the Kansas Indians, including agricultural

Kansas Indians.

assistance and pay of employees, two thousand five hundred dollars. For support and civilization of the Kickapoo Indians

Kickapoos.

in the Indian Territory, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Makahs. including pay of employees.

Makah’s.

four thousand dollars. for the support and civilization of the Menomonee Indians, including

Menomonee.

pay of employees, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Modoc Indians now residing

Modocs.

within the Indian Territory, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Navajo Indians, including pay

Navajos.

of employees, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For support and education of the Seminole, and Creek Indians in

Seminoles and Creeks, Fla.

Florida, for the erection and furnishing of a schoolhouse, for the employment of teachers, and for the purchase of seeds and agricultural implements and other necessary articles, six thousand dollars; this money, or any part thereof, may be used, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, for the purchase of land for homes of said Seminole Indians. 996 For the purchase of agricultural implements and support and

Nez Perces. Joseph’s band.

civilization of Joseph’s band of Nez Perces Indians, fifteen thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Nez Perces Indians in Idaho,

Nez Perces. Idaho.

including pay of physician, six thousand five hundred dollars. For support and civilization of the Quinaielts and

Quinaielts and Quillehutes.

Quillehutes, including pay of employees, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Shoshone Indians in Wyoming,

Shoshones, Wyo.

fifteen thousand dollars. For support and civilizations of Shoshone Indians in Nevada,

Shoshones, Nev.

including pay of employees, ten thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Sioux of Lake Traverse, including

Sioux of Lake Traverse.

pay of employees, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of Sioux of Devil’s Lake,

Sioux of Devil’s Lake.

including pay of employees, six thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the S’Klallam Indians,

S’Klallams.

including pay of employees, four thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the Tonkawa Indians, and for

Tonkawas.

seeds and agricultural implements, five thousand dollars. For support and civilization of the WallaWalla, Cayuse, and

WallaWallas. Cayses. and Umatillas.

Umatilla tribes, including pay of employees six thousand five hundred dollars. For support and civilization of the Yakamas and other Indians at

Yakamas, etc.

said agency, including pay of employees, twelve thousand dollars. GENERAL INCIDENTAL EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN SERVICE.

Incidental expenses Indian service in—

Incidental expenses of Indian service in Arizona: For general incidental

Arizona.

expenses of Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in Arizona, four thousand dollars: for the support and civilization of Indians at the Colorado River, Pima, and Maricopa and Moquis Pueblo Agencies, eight thousand dollars: and pay of employees at same agencies, eight thousand dollars; in all, twenty thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in California: For general

California.

incidental expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in California, and support and civilization of Indians at the Round Valley, Hoopa Valley, Tule River, and Mission Agencies, eighteen thousand dollars; and pay of employees, including one carpenter (for Hoopa Valley Agency), at same agencies, nine thousand dollars; in all, twenty-seven thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Colorado: For general incidental

Colorado.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, one thousand five hundred dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Dakota: For general incidental

Dakota.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents at ten agencies in Dakota, five thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Idaho: For general incidental expenses

Idaho.

of the Indian service in Idaho, including traveling expenses of agents, one thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Montana: For general incidental expenses

Montana.

of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, four thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Nevada: For general incidental

Nevada.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents in Nevada, one thousand five hundred dollars: and support and civilization of Indians located on the Pi-Ute, Walker River, and Pyramid Lake Reservations, and Pi-Utes on the Western Shoshone Reservation, fifteen thousand dollars; and pay of employees 997at same agencies, six thousand dollars; in all, twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in New Mexico: For general

New Mexico.

incidental expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents in New Mexico, and support and civilization of Indians at Pueblo Agency, and pay of employees at said agency, live thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Oregon: For general incidental

Oregon.

expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, in Oregon, and support and civilization of Indians at Grand Ronde and Siletz Agencies, ten thousand dollars: and pay of employees at the same agencies, six thousand dollars; in all, sixteen thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Utah: For general incidental

Utah.

Washington.

For general incidental expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents at seven agencies, and the support and civilization of Indians at Colville and Nisqually Agencies, and pay of employees, including a physician for Coeur d’Alene Reservation, sixteen thousand dollars. Incidental expenses of Indian service in Wyoming: For general

Wyoming.

incidental expenses of the Indian service, including traveling expenses of agents, one thousand dollars. MISCELLANEOUS.

Miscellaneous

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to employ practical farmers,

Practical farmers.

in addition to the agency farmers now employed, at wages not exceeding seventy-five dollars each per month, to superintend and direct farming among such Indians as are making effort for self-support, fifty thousand dollars; and no person shall be employed as such farmer who has not been for at least five years previous to such employment practically engaged in the occupation of farming.

Pay of Indian police: For the service of not exceeding seven hundred

Indian police.

privates, at ten dollars per month each, and not exceeding seventy officers, at twelve dollars per month each, of Indian police, to be employed in maintaining order and prohibiting illegal traffic in liquor on the several Indian reservations, and for the purchase of equipment and rations for policemen of non-ration agencies, one hundred and fourteen thousand dollars.

For compensation of judges of Indian courts, at such rates as may

Judges. Indian courts.

be fixed from time to time by the Secretary of the Interior, five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary.

For pure vaccine matter and vaccination of Indians, one thousand

Vaccination.

dollars.

Telegraphing and making purchases of Indian supplies: To pay

Supplies, telegraphing, etc.

the expenses of purchasing goods and supplies for the Indian service, including rent of warehouses and pay of necessary employees; advertising, at rates not exceeding regular commercial rates; inspection and all other expenses connected therewith, including telegraphing, forty thousand dollars.

Transportation of Indian supplies: For this amount, for necessary

Transportation of supplies.

998

For survey and subdivision of Indian reservations and of lands to

Survey of lands for allotment in severalty.

be allotted to Indians, and to make allotments in severalty, to be expended by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, ten thousand dollars.

Surveying and allotting Indian reservations (reimbursable):

Surveying, etc., Reservations.

To enable the President to complete the work already undertaken and commenced

Vol. 24, p. 389.

under the third section of the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various Reservations. and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes, including the necessary clerical work incident thereto in the field and in the office of Indian Affairs and the delivery to the Indians entitled

Trust patents.

thereunder of the trust patents authorized under said act, ten thousand dollars, to he immediately available.

To enable the President to cause, under the provisions of the act

Allotment.

of February eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled

Vol. 24, p. 388.

“An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes,” such Indian reservations as in his judgment are advantageous for agricultural and grazing purposes to be surveyed, or resurveyed, for the purposes of said act, and to complete the allotment of the same including the necessary clerical work incident thereto in the field and in the office of Indian Affairs, and delivery of trust patents, so far as allotments shall have been selected under said act, thirty thousand dollars. And no allotments shall be ordered or commenced upon any reservation unless the allotments upon such reservation so selected and the delivery of trust patents therein can be completed under this appropriation.

For this amount, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary

Purchase of seeds, etc.

of the Interior in aiding Indians who have taken land in severalty, under the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and

Vol. 24, p. 388.

eighty-seven, entitled “An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes,” to establish themselves in homes thereon, to procure seed, farming implements, and other things necessary, in addition to means already provided by law or treaty, for the commencement of farming, thirty thousand dollars. The amounts provided for in the three preceding paragraphs shall be repaid to the Treasury proportionately out of the proceeds of the sales of such lands, if any, as may be acquired from the Indians

Report.

under the provisions of the aforesaid act. And a report in detail of the expenditures made to December first next, under the appropriations provided by said paragraphs, shall be made to Congress at the commencement of the next session.

For continuing the investigation and examination of certain Indian-depredation

Indian depredation claims.

claims, originally authorized, and in the manner therein provided for by the Indian appropriation acts approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and

Vol. 28, p. 375.

Vol. 24, p. 464.

March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, twenty thousand dollars.

That the sum of nine thousand three hundred and seventy-one dollars

Wind River Valley.

and fifty cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby

Payment to settlers

appropriated to enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay the settlers who in good faith made settlement in the Wind River Valley, Wyoming Territory, previous to the time when the said valley was included in the Wind River Indian Reservation, the value of their improvements as heretofore found by appraisement by the proper

Proviso.

Removal.

Indian agent under direction of the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That no payments shall be made to any one of said settlers until he shall first have finally removed from said reservation.

999

The sum of two thousand five hundred dollars, or so much thereof

Eastern Band of Cherokees.

Legal expenses.

as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior in the payment of necessary expenses incurred by the Department of Justice in the prosecution of litigation growing out of matters pertaining to the real estate of the Eastern Band of Cherokees in North Carolina, said sum to be immediately available.

This amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be expended

Hoopa Valley Agency. Cal.

under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior in the

Wagon road.

construction of a wagon road by Indian labor, as far as possible, for the Hoopa Valley Agency, California, to the southwestern boundary of the Hoopa Valley Reservation, California, in order to afford the Hooper Indians access to market for their surplus produce, five thousand dollars.

For one female laborer, to be employed in Indian Office, six hundred

Laborer.

and sixty dollars per annum.

To pay Beeson and Baker, of Paola, Kansas, for services rendered

Beeson and Baker.

the Indian Office, in furnishing abstract of titles, according to statement

Payment to.

of August thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, sixty dollars.

FOR SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS.

Support of schools.

For support of Indian day and industrial schools, and for other

Day and industrial schools.

educational purposes not hereinafter provided for, six hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars: for the construction on Indian Reservations of school buildings and repair of school buildings, fifty-five thousand dollars; and for purchase of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine for schools, ten thousand dollars: in all, seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That the entire cost of any boarding-school

Proviso.

building exclusive of outbuildings to be built from the moneys appropriated

Limit of cost, buildings.

hereby, including furniture, shall not exceed ten thousand dollars, and the entire cost of any day-school building to be so built shall not exceed six hundred dollars.

For support and education of Indian pupils at Albuquerque,

Albuquerque. N Mex.

New Mexico, at one hundred and seventy-five dollars per annum for each pupil, and for the erection and repairs of buildings, thirty-five thousand dollars.

For pay of the Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church

Buildings, etc.

for buildings and other improvements made by said board on land at Albuquerque, New Mexico, donated to the Government for Indian school purposes, six thousand eight hundred and three dollars and thirteen cents, being the appraised value of said improvements as agreed upon by a representative of said board and a special agent of the Indian Bureau.

For support of Indian industrial school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania,

Carlisle. Pa.

at not exceeding one hundred and sixty-seven dollars for each pupil, eighty thousand dollars;

For annual allowance to Captain R. H. Pratt, in charge of said

Allowance to Capt. R.H. Pratt.

school, one thousand dollars; in all. eighty-one thousand dollars.

For support of Indian pupils at one hundred and seventy-five dollars

Chilocco. Ind. T.

per annum each, at Indian school at Chilocco, Indian Territory (formerly near Arkansas City), and for pay of superintendent of said school, at one thousand five hundred dollars, thirty-two thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars.

For support of Indian pupils, at one hundred and seventy-five dollars

Genoa, Nebr.

per annum each, and for pay of superintendent of school, at one thousand five hundred dollars, and repairs and erection of buildings. at Indian school. Genoa. Nebraska, and for proper drainage and fencing farm: in all. forty thousand dollars.

For support of Indian pupils, at one hundred and seventy-five dollars

Grand Junction, Colo.

per annum each, and for necessary repairs to buildings and fencing, and for pay of superintendent, at one thousand five hundred 1000 dollars, at the Indian school at Grand Junction, Colorado, ten thousand dollars; and Indian pupils, other than children of Ute Indians, may be allowed in said school, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior. But nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the President from appropriating funds belonging to the Ute Indians for educational purposes, as provided in section one of an act entitled

Vol. 21, p. 199.

“An act to accept and ratify the agreement submitted by the Confederated bands of Ute Indians of Colorado, for the sale of their Reservation in said State, and for other purposes, and to make necessary appropriation for carrying out the same.”

For support and education of one hundred and twenty Indian pupils

Hampton, Va.

at the school at Hampton, Virginia, twenty thousand and forty dollars.

For support and education of four hundred and fifty Indian pupils,

Lawrence, Kans.

at one hundred and seventy-five dollars per annum each, necessary outbuildings, repairs, and fencing at the Indian school at Lawrence, Kansas, and for pay of superintendent of said school, at two

Proviso.

Heating apparatus.

thousand dollars, eighty-five thousand five hundred dollars: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to expend the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of the unexpended balance of the appropriation for said school for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in the purchase and placing of steam heating apparatus in the dining hall, dormitory, and hospital buildings attached to said institute.

For support and education of two hundred Indian pupils at Lincoln

Lincoln Institution Philadelphia.

Institution, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, at a rate not to exceed one hundred and sixty-seven dollars per annum for each pupil, thirty-three thousand four hundred dollars.

For support of sixty Indian pupils, at White’s Manual Labor Institute

Wabash. Ind.

of Wabash, Indiana, ten thousand and twenty dollars.

For support of two hundred Indian pupils, at one hundred and

Salem. Oregon.

For support of three hundred pupils at the Saint Ignatius Mission

St. Ignatius Mission, Mont.

school, on the Jocko Reservation, in Montana Territory, at one hundred and fifty dollars per annum each forty-five thousand dollars.

For the support of eighty pupils at the Cherokee training school,

Cherokee. N.C.

at Cherokee, North Carolina, at one hundred and fifty dollars per annum each, twelve thousand dollars.

For the education and support of one hundred Chippewa Indian

St. John’s University and St. Benedict’s Academy.

boys and girls at Saint John’s University, and at Saint Benedict’s Academy, in Stearns County, State of Minnesota, at one hundred and fifty dollars each per annum, fifteen thousand dollars; and for the education and support of one hundred Indian pupils at Saint

St. Paul’s Industrial School.

Paul’s Industrial School, at Clontarf, in the State of Minnesota, at one hundred and fifty dollars each per annum, fifteen thousand dollars.

For care, support, and education of Indian pupils at industrial,

Other schools.

For care, tuition, and support of Indian pupils at industrial school

Pierre. Dak.

at Pierre, Dakota, at one hundred and seventy-five dollars per annum for each pupil, and for the necessary furniture and fixtures for said school and tor pay of the superintendent of said school, at one thousand five hundred dollars per annum, thirty-five thousand dollars. This sum, or so much thereof as may be deemed necessary by the 1001 Secretary of the Interior, to complete the Indian industrial school

Santa Fe, N. Mex.

at Santa Fe, New Mexico, six thousand dollars.

For collecting and transportation of pupils to and from Indian

Transporting pupils.

That in the expenditure of money appropriated for any of the

Children of Indians taking lands in severalty not excluded.

purposes of education of Indian children, those children of Indians who have taken lands in severalty under any existing law shall not, by reason thereof, be excluded from the benefits thereof.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior, in his discretion, to purchase for Indian industrial school purposes the buildings and other improvements in what is known as Keam’s Canon within the Reservation

Keam’s Canon. Ariz.

Purchase for school purposes.

in the Territory of Arizona, established for the use and occupancy of the Moquis and other Indians by Executive order dated December sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and to pay therefor such sum as he shall deem just and reasonable, not exceeding ten thousand dollars: Provided, That upon payment therefor

Proviso.

the owner of said buildings and other improvements shall execute and deliver to the Secretary of the Interior a full relinquishment of all his right, title, and interest in and to any and all buildings and

Title, etc.

other improvements of whatsoever character owned by him within the limits of said reservation.

For the purpose of erecting and furnishing shops, outhouses, and

Ormsby County. Nev.

Buildings, etc.

fencing the school grounds, and for furnishing the building and organizing the Indian school in Ormsby County. Nevada, authorized by the Indian appropriation act approved June twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight,

Ante, p. 230.

ten thousand dollars.

INTEREST ON TRUST-FUND STOCKS.

Interest, trust-fund stocks.

Sec. 3. That for payment of interest on certain abstracted and nonpaying State stocks belonging to the various Indian tribes, and held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, namely: For trust-fund interest due Cherokee national fund, twenty-six

Cherokee national fund.

thousand and sixty dollars; For trust-fund interest due Cherokee school fund, two thousand

Cherokee school fund.

four hundred and ten dollars; For trust-fund interest due Chickasaw national fund, nineteen

Chickasaw national fund.

thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars; For trust-fund interest due Choctaw general fund, twenty-seven

Choctaw general fund.

thousand dollars; For trust-fund interest due Iowas, three thousand five hundred

Iowas.

and twenty dollars; Fortrustfund interest due Kaskaskias, Peorias,Weas, and

Kaskaskias. Peorias. Weas, and Piankeshaws.

Piankeshaws, three thousand three hundred and forty-seven dollars and eighty-four cents; For trust-fund interest due Kaskaskia, Wea. Peoria, and

School fund.

Piankeshaw school-fund, one thousand four hundred and forty-nine dollars; For trust-fund interest due Menomonees, nine hundred and fifty dollars; in all, ninety-three

Menomonees.

thousand four hundred and eighty-six dollars and eighty-four cents.

1002 prairie band of pottawatomies and kickapoo indians of kansas.

Prairie band of Pottawatomies and Kickapoos of Kansas.

The sum of five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be

Negotiations for sale of lands.

necessary, is hereby appropriated to enable the President to negotiate with the Prairie Band of Pottawattomies and Kickapoo Indians in Kansas for the sale of all or a portion of their lands in Kansas, and the allotment of the remainder in severalty; such agreements as may be made to be submitted by the President to Congress at the next session, said sum to be immediately available. SIOUX RESERVATION.

Sioux Reservation

The President of the United States is hereby authorized and empowered

Commissioners to negotiate for cession of portion of.

to appoint three Commissioners for the purpose of entering into negotiations and agreements with the Sioux Indians occupying the great Sioux Indian Reservation in Dakota for a full and complete cession and relinquishment to the United States of a portion of their reservation, and to divide the remainder into separate Reservations, and for such other purpose as they may may find necessary touching said Indians and said reservation; and such agreements, when made, to be by them submitted to the first session, fifty-first Congress, for ratification: and to carry out this provision the sum of

Expenses.

twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be found necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, is hereby appropriated, this amount to be immediately

Proviso.

Pay.

available: Provided, That the pay of such Commissioners shall not exceed ten dollars per day exclusive of traveling expenses.

Sec. 4. That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby,

Coeur d’Alene Indians.

Negotiations for purchase of mineral and timber lands from.

authorized and directed to negotiate with the Coeur d’Alene tribe of Indians for the purchase and release by said tribe of such portions of its reservation not agricultural and valuable chiefly for minerals and timber as such tribe shall consent to sell, on such terms and conditions as shall be considered just and equitable bet ween the United States and said tribe of Indians, which purchase shall not be complete until ratified by Congress and for the purpose of such negotiation, the sum of two thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated: the action of the Secretary of the Interior hereunder to be reported to Congress at the earliest practicable time.

Sec. 5. That no purchase of supplies for which appropriations are

Purchase of supplies to be advertised; exceptions.

Provisos.

thousand dollars at any one purchase: Provided, That funds herein and heretofore appropriated for construction of ditches, and other

Irrigation.

works for irrigating may, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, be expended in open market: Provided further, That

Purchases from Indians.

purchase in open market may be made from Indians under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.

Sec. 6. That so much of the appropriations herein made as may

Immediately available.

be required to pay for goods and supplies, and for transportation of the same, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, shall be immediately available: but no such goods or supplies shall be distributed or delivered to any of said Indians prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and the Secretary of 1003 the Interior, under the direction of the President, may use any surplus that may remain in any of the said appropriations herein made for the purchase of subsistence for the several Indian tribes, to an amount not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars in the aggregate,

Subsistence deficiencies.

Provisos.

Treaty funds.

to supply any subsistence deficiency that may occur: Provided however, That funds appropriated to fulfill treaty obligations shall not be so used: And provided further, That any diversions which shall be made under authority of this section shall be reported in detail,

Report.

and the reasons therefor, to Congress, at the session of Congress next succeeding such diversion: And provided further, That the Secretary of the Interior, under the direction of the President, may use any sums appropriated in this act for subsistence, and not absolutely necessary for that purpose, for the purchase of stock cattle for the

Stock cattle.

benefit of the tribe for which such appropriation is made, or for the assistance of such Indians to become tanners, and in aiding such Indians as have taken allotments to build houses and other buildings for residence or improvement of such allotments, and shall report to Congress, at its next session thereafter, an account of his action under this provision.

Sec. 7. That when not required for the purpose for which appropriated,

Transfer of funds for employees.

the funds herein provided for the pay of specified employees at any agency may be used by the Secretary of the Interior for the pay of other employees at such agency, but no deficiency shall be thereby created: and, when necessary, specified employees may be detailed for other service when not required for the duty for which they were engaged; and that the several appropriations herein made for millers, blacksmiths, engineers, carpenters, physicians, and other persons, and for various articles provided for by treaty stipulation for the several Indian tribes, may be diverted to other uses for the benefit of the said tribes, respectively, within the discretion of the President, and with the consent of said tribes, expressed in the usual manner; and that he cause report to be made to Congress, at its next

Report.

session thereafter, of his action under this provision.

Sec. 8. That whenever, after advertising for bids for supplies in

Rejection of bids.

accordance with section three of this act, those received for any article containing conditions detrimental to the interest of the Government. they may be rejected, and the articles specified in such bids purchased in open market, at prices not to exceed those of the lowest

Purchases in open market.

bidder, and not to exceed the market price of the same, until such time as satisfactory bids can be obtained, for which immediate advertisement shall be made. To enable the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to have prepared standard samples of such articles of goods

Standard samples.

and supplies as should be adopted and purchased for the Indian service, and for the purchase of testing machines to examine deliveries of such goods and supplies, one thousand five hundred dollars is hereby appropriated, which shall be immediately available.

Sec. 9. That at any of the Indian reservations where there is now

Kale of property not used.

on hand Government property not required for the use and benefit of the Indians at said reservation, the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to move such property to other Indian Reservations where it may be required, or to sell it and apply the proceeds of the same in the purchase of such articles as may be needed for the use of the Indians for whom said property was purchased; and he shall make report of his action hereunder to the next session of Congress thereafter.

Sec. 10. That there shall be appointed by the President, by and

Superintendent of schools.

Duties.

with the advice and consent of the Senate, a person of knowledge and experience in the management, training, and practical education of children, to be Superintendent of Indian Schools, whose duty it shall be to visit and inspect the schools in which Indians are taught in whole or in part, from appropriations from the United States Treasury, and report to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, what, 1004 in his judgment, are the defects, if any, in any of them, in system, in administration, or in means for the most effective advancement of the pupils therein toward civilization and self-support, and what changes are needed to remedy such defects as may exist, and to perform such other duties in connection with Indian schools as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, and section eight of the

Repeal of former provisions.

act entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and Contingent expenses of the Indian Department and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine and for other purposes,”

Ante, p. 238.

approved June twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, is hereby repealed.

Sec. 11. That hereafter the costs of the trial of the cases in the

Payment of costs in Indian cases.

courts of the several Territories tried pursuant to and for the offenses named in section nine of the act entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes

Vol. 23, p. 385.

for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six and for other purposes.” shall be audited by the accounting officers of the Treasury and paid out of money for similar expenses in the trial of criminal cases in the courts of the United States.

seminole lands.

Seminole lands.

Sec. 12. That the sum of one million nine hundred and twelve

Payment for.

thousand nine hundred and forty-two dollars and two cents be, and the same hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay in full the Seminole Nation of Indians for all the right, title, interest, and claim

Vol. 14, p. 756.

which said nation of Indians may have in and to certain lands ceded by article three of the treaty between the United States and said nation of Indians, which was concluded June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and proclaimed August sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and which land was then estimated to contain two million one hundred and sixty-nine thousand and eighty acres, but which is now, after survey, ascertained to contain two million thirty-seven thousand four hundred and fourteen and sixty-two hundredths acres,

Manner of payment.

said sum of money to be paid as follows: One million five hundred thousand

Trust fund.

dollars to remain in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of said nation of Indians and to bear interest at the rate of five per centum per annum from July first, eighteen hundred and

Interest.

eighty nine, said interest to be paid semiannually to the treasurer of said nation, and the sum of four hundred and twelve thousand nine hundred and forty-two dollars and twenty cents, to be paid to such person or persons as shall be duly authorized by the laws of said nation to receive the same, at such times and in such sums as shall be directed and required by the legislative authority of said nation, to be immediately available; this appropriation to become operative upon the execution by the duly appointed delegates of said nation, specially empowered so to do, of a release and conveyance to the United States of all the right, title, interest, and claim of said nation of Indians in and to said lands, in manner and form satisfactory

Conveyance.

to the President of the United States, and said release and conveyance. when fully executed and delivered, shall operate to extinguish all claims of every kind and character of said Seminole Nation of Indians in and to the tract of country to which said release and conveyance shall apply, but such release conveyance, and extinguishment shall not inure to the benefit of or cause to vest in any railroad company any right, title,

Not to vest title in any railroad company.

or interest whatever in or to any of said lands, and all laws and parts of laws so far as they conflict with the foregoing, are hereby repealed, and all grants or pretended grants of said lands or any interest or right therein now existing in or on behalf 1005 of any railroad company, except rights of way and depot grounds, are

Rights of way.

hereby declared to be forever forfeited for breach of condition.

Sec. 13.

That the lands acquired by the United States under said

Lands to become part of public domain.

agreement shall be a part of the public domain, to be disposed of only as herein provided, and sections sixteen and thirty-six of each township. whether surveyed or unsurveyed, are hereby reserved for the use and benefit of the public schools, to be established within the

School reservations.

limits of said lands under such conditions and regulations as may be hereafter enacted by Congress.

That the lands acquired by conveyance from the Seminole Indians

To be disposed of to actual settlers only.

hereunder, except the sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections shall be disposed of to actual settlers under the homestead laws only, except as herein otherwise provided (except that section two thousand three

R. S., sec. 2301, p. 421.

hundred and one of the Revised Statutes shall not apply): And provided further,

Provisos.

That any person who having attempted to, but for any

Homestead entries.

cause, failed to secure a title in fee to a homestead under existing law, or who made entry under what is known as the commuted provision of the homestead law, shall be qualified to make a homestead entry upon said lands: And provided further, That the rights of honorably

Rights of soldiers and sailors.

discharged Union soldiers and sailors in the late civil war as defined and described in sections twenty-three hundred and four and twenty-three,

R. S., secs., 2804, 2305, p. 422.

hundred and five of the Revised Statutes shall not be abridged: And Provided further, That each entry shall be in square form as

Limit, etc.

nearly as practicable and no person be permitted to enter more than one-quarter section thereof, but until said lands are opened for settlement by proclamation of the President, no person shall be permitted

No person permitted to enter till proclamation issues.

to enter upon and occupy the same, and no person violating this provision shall ever be permitted to enter any of said lands or acquire any right thereto.

The Secretary of the Interior may, after said proclamation and

Town sites.

not before, permit entry of said lands for town-sites, under sections

R. S., secs., 2887, 2888, p. 487.

twenty-three hundred and eighty-seven and twenty-three hundred and eighty-eight of the Revised Statutes, but no such entry shall embrace more than one-half section of land.

That all the foreging provisions with reference to lands to be

Provisions applicable to Creek lauds.

acquired from the Seminole Indians including the provisions pertaining to forfeiture shall apply to and regulate the disposal of the lands acquired from the Muscogee or Creek Indians by articles of cession and agreement made and concluded at the city of Washington

Ante, p. 757.

on the nineteenth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Sec. 14. The President is hereby authorized to appoint three Commissioners,

Negotiations for cession of lands of Cherokees. etc., in Indian Territory.

not more than two of whom shall be members of the same political party, to negotiate with the Cherokee Indians and with all other Indians owning or claiming lands lying west of the ninety sixth degree of longitude in the Indian Territory for the cession to the United States of all their title, claim, or interest of every kind or character in and to said lauds, and any and all agreements resulting from such negotiations shall be reported to the President and by him

Report.

to Congress at its next session and to the council or councils of the nation or nations, tribe or tribes, agreeing to the same for ratification, and for this purpose the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, to be immediately available: Provided, That said Commission is further

Proviso.

authorized to submit to the Cherokee nation the proposition

Proposition to be submitted.

that said nation shall cede to the United States in the manner and with the effect aforesaid, all the rights of said nation in said lands upon the same terms as to payment as is provided in the agreement made with the Creek Indians of date January nineteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and ratified by the present Congress; and if said Cherokee

Ante, p. 760.

If accepted lands to become part of public domain.

nation shall accept, and by act of its legislative authority duly passed, ratify the same, the said lands shall thereupon become a part 1006 of the public domain for the purpose of such disposition as is herein provided, and the President is authorized as soon thereafter as he

Proclamation.

may deem advisable, by proclamation, open said lands to settlement in the same manner and to the same effect, as in this act provided concerning the lands acquired from said Creek Indians, but until said lands are opened for settlement by proclamation of the President, no person shall be permitted to enter upon and occupy the same, and no person violating this provision shall be permitted to enter any of said lands or acquire any right thereto.

Sec. 15. That the President may whenever he deems it necessary

Land districts to be created.

create not to exceed two land districts embracing the lands which he may open to settlement by proclamation as hereinbefore provided, and he is empowered to locate land offices for the same appointing

Expenses.

thereto in conformity to existing law registers and receivers and for the purpose of carrying out this provision five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 413.—

An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers in the District of Columbia.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pawnbrokers, D. C.

To be licensed by Commissioners.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia may from time to time grant licenses, under their hands and seal, to such persons citizens of the United States as shall produce to them satisfactory evidence of their good character, to exercise or carry on the business of a pawnbroker, which license shall designate the building in which said person shall carry on said business; and no person shall exercise or carry on the business of a pawnbroker without being

Penalty for carrying on business without license.

duly licensed by the Commissioners of the District, of Columbia, nor in any other building than the one designated in said license, except by the consent in writing of the said commissioners, under the penalty of fifty dollars for each day he

Definition of pawnbroker.

or she shall exercise or carry on said business without such license, or in any other building than the one so designated, except by the consent of the Commissioners as aforesaid. Any person, corporation, member, or members of a corporation or firm who loans money on deposits or pledge on personal property, or other valuable thing, other than securities or printed evidences of indebtedness, or who deals in the purchasing of personal property or other valuable thing on condition of selling the same back again at a stipulated price, is hereby declared and defined to be a pawnbroker.

Sec. 2. That every person receiving such license shall pay therefor

Cost of license.

the sum of one hundred dollars for the use of the District of Columbia yearly, and every such license shall expire one year from the date thereof, and may be renewed on application to the

To issue yearly.

Commissioners of the District each and every year on payment of the same sum, and upon performance of the other conditions herein contained.

Sec. 3. That every person so licensed shall at the time of receiving

Bond for due observance of law

such license, and before the same shall be operative, enter, with two sufficient sureties, into a joint and several recognizance to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, in the penal sum of three thousand dollars, conditioned for the due observance of all such acts of the Congress of the United States as may be passed or in force respecting pawnbrokers at any time during the continuance

Recovery against surety.

of such license. If any person shall be aggrieved by the misconduct of any such licensed pawnbroker, and shall recover judgment against him therefor, such person may, after the return unsatisfied, either 1007 in whole or part, of any execution issued upon said judgment, maintain an action in his own name upon the bond of said pawnbroker in any court having jurisdiction, of the amount claimed, provided such court shall, upon application made for the purpose, grant such leave to prosecute.

Sec. 4. That every pawnbroker shall keep a book in which shall

Book of entries of goods, etc., pawned.

Particulars.

be fairly written, at the time of each loan, an accurate account and description of the goods, article, or thing pawned or pledged, the amount of money loaned thereon, the time of pledging the same, the rate of interest to be paid on such loan, and the name and residence of the person pawning or pledging the said goods, article, or thing, together with a particular description of such person, including complexion, color of eyes and hair, and his or her height and general appearance.

Sec. 5. That every pawnbroker, shall, at the time of each loan

Memorandum of receipt.

deliver to the person pawning or pledging any goods, article, or thing a memorandum or note, signed by him or her, containing the substance of the entry required to be made in his or her book by the last preceding section, excepting as to the description of the person and no charge shall be made or received by any pawnbroker for any such entry, memorandum or note. Sec. 6. That the said book shall

Book to be open to the authorities.

at all reasonable times be open to the inspection of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, all judges of criminal courts, major and superintendent of police, captains of police of the city of Washington, District of Columbia, or any or either of them, or of any policeman who shall be duly authorized in writing for that purpose by any or either of them, and who shall exhibit such written authority to such pawnbroker.

Sec. 7. That no pawnbroker shall ask. demand, or receive any

Maximum rate of interest on loans.

greater rate of interest than twenty-four per centum, per annum upon any loan not exceeding the sum of twenty-five dollars, or more than twelve per centum per annum upon any loan exceeding the sum of twenty five dollars, under the penalty of one hundred dollars for every such offense.

Sec. 8. That no pawnbroker shall sell any pawn or pledge until the

Goods to remain in pawn one year before sale.

same shall have remained one year in his or her possession, unless by consent in writing of the pawner; and all such sales shall be made at public auction and not otherwise, and shall be made or conducted by such auctioneers as shall be designated and approved of for that purpose by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 9. That notice of every such sale shall be published for at least

Notice of sale, etc.

six days previous thereto, in one or more of the daily newspapers of general circulation printed in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and such notice shall specify the time and place at which such sale is to take place, the name of the auctioneer by whom the same is to be conducted, and a description of the articles to be sold.

Sec. 10. That the surplus money, if any. arising from any such

Disposal of surplus of sale.

sale, after deducting the amount of the loan, the interest then due on the same, and the expenses of the advertisement and sale, shall be paid over by the pawnbroker to the person who would be entitled to redeem the pledge in case no such sale had taken place.

Sec. 11 That no pawnbroker shall make any loan on the separate

Loans forbidden.

or divided part or parts of any one article or thing, and which article or thing shall have been offered entire or collectively to him or her by way of pawn or pledge.

Sec. 12. That no pawnbroker shall, under any pretense whatever,

Purchases forbidden.

purchase or buy any secondhand furniture, metals, or clothes, or any other article or thing whatever offered to him or her as a pawn or pledge, except at sale by public auction, as hereinbefore provided.

Sec. 13. That any pawnbroker who shall violate or neglect or refuse

Penalty for violations.

to comply with any or either of the provisions of this act, except 1008 those contained in sections one and seven, shall, for every such offense, upon conviction before a court of competent jurisdiction. pay a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, for the use of the district of Columbia.

Sec. 14. That all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith be.

Repeal.

and the same are hereby, repealed.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 414.—

An act to forfeit lands granted to the State of Michigan to aid in the construction of a railroad from Marquette to Ontonagon, in said State.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Forfeiture of unearned lands granted to railroads in Michigan.

That there is hereby forfeited to the United States, and the United States hereby resumes the title thereto all lands heretofore granted to the State of Michigan

Vol. 11, p. 21.

by virtue of an act entitled “An act making a grant of alternate sections of the public lands to the State of Michigan, to aid in the construction of certain railroads in said State and for other purposes,” which took effect June third, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, which are opposite to and coterminous with the uncompleted portion of any

Restored to public domain.

railroad, to aid in the construction of which said lands were granted or applied, and all such lands are hereby declared to be a part of the

Provisos.

public domain: Provided, That this act shall not be

Rights of way, etc.

construed as forfeiting the right of way or depot grounds of any railroad company heretofore granted: And provided further, That nothing in this act contained

Settlers’ rights not limited.

shall be construed as limiting the rights granted to purchasers or settlers by “An act to provide for the adjustment of land grants made by Congress to aid in the construction of railroads and for the forfeiture of unearned lands, and for other purposes,”

Vol. 24, p. 556.

approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, or as repealing, altering, or amending said act. nor as in any manner affecting any cause of action existing in favor of any purchaser against his grantor for breach of any covenants of title.

Sec. 2. That nothing in this act shall be construed as forfeiting

Lands earned by construction not forfeited.

any lands that have been heretofore earned by the location and construction of any portion of any railroad hereinbefore mentioned under any act of Congress making a grant of public lands in the

Provisos.

Location.

State of Michigan, Provided: That such lands lie opposite such constructed road, or if indemnity lands are provided in such grants the same shall be selected from the public lands within such indemnity limits lying nearest to such constructed road: And provided further,

Rights of legal or equitable relief not impaired.

That this act shall not be construed to prejudice any right of the Portage Lake Canal Company, or the Ontonagon and Brule River Railroad Company, or any person claiming under them, to apply hereafter to the courts or to Congress for any legal or equitable relief to which they may now be entitled, nor to prejudice any right of forfeiture, as hereby declared, or recovery of the United States in respect of any of the lands claimed by said companies, nor to the prejudice of the right of any person claiming adversely to said companies or their assigns, under the laws of the United States.

Sec. 3. That in all cases when any of the lands forfeited by the

Confirmation of certain lands disposed of.

first section of this act, or when any lands relinquished to, or for any cause resumed by, the United States from grants for railroad purposes, heretofore made to the State of Michigan, have heretofore been disposed of by the proper officers of the United States or under State selections in Michigan confirmed by the Secretary of the Interior, under color of the public-land laws, where the consideration received therefor is still retained by the Government, the right and title of all persons holding or claiming under such

Proviso.

disposals shall be, and is hereby, confirmed: Provided, however, 1009 That where the original cash purchasers are the present owners this

Cash purchasers.

act shall be operative to confirm the title only of such said cash purchasers as the Secretary of the Interior shall be satisfied have purchased without fraud and in the belief that they were thereby obtaining valid title from the United States. That nothing herein contained shall be construed to confirm any sales or entries of lands, or any tract in any such State selection, upon which there were bona fide preemption or homestead claims on the first day

preemption and homestead claims.

of May. eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, arising or asserted by actual occupation of the land under color of the laws of the United States, and all such preemption and homestead claims are hereby confirmed.

Sec. 4. That no lands declared forfeited to the United States by

Disposition of for. felted lands.

this act shall inure to the benefit of any State or corporation to which lands may have been granted by Congress except as herein otherwise provided; nor shall this act be construed to enlarge the area of land originally covered by any such grant, or to waive or release in any way any right of the United States now existing to have any other lands granted by them, as recited in the first section, forfeited for any failure, past or future, to comply with the conditions of the grant. Nor shall the moiety of the lands granted to any railroad company on account of a main and a branch line appertaining to uncompleted road, and hereby forfeited, within the conflicting limits of the grants for such main and branch lines, when but one of such lines has been completed, inure, by virtue of the forfeiture hereby declared, to the benefit of the completed line.

Sec. 5. That all persons who may have settled upon and are now

Present settlers allowed to make entry for time of residence.

in possession of any of the lands hereby forfeited, and who may desire to enter the same under the homestead law. shall be allowed, when making final proof, for the time they have already resided upon and cultivated the same.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 415.—

An act to provide for the protection of the salmon fisheries of Alaska

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Salmon fisheries. Alaska.

Erection of dams, etc., in rivers unlawful.

That the erection of dams, barricades, or other obstructions in any of the rivers of Alaska, with the purpose or result of preventing or impeding the ascent of salmon or other anadromous species to their spawning grounds, is hereby declared to be unlawful, and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to establish such regulations and surveillance as may be necessary to insure that this prohibition is strictly enforced and to otherwise protect the salmon fisheries of Alaska: and every person who shall be found guilty of a

Punishment.

violation of the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than two hundred and fifty dollars for each day of the continuance of such obstruction.

Sec. 2. That the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries is hereby

Investigation into habits. etc., of salmon.

empowered and directed to institute an investigation into the habits, abundance, and distribution of the salmon of Alaska, as well as the present conditions and methods of the fisheries, with a view of recommending to Congress such additional legislation as may be necessary to prevent the impairment or exhaustion of these valuable fisheries, and placing them under regular and permanent conditions of production.

Sec. 3. That section nineteen hundred and fifty-six of the Revised

Behring Sea.

Killing of fur-bearing animals in the dominion of the United States in prohibited.

R. S., sec. 1956, p. 343.

Proclamation.

Statutes of the United States is hereby declared to include and apply to all the dominion of the United States in the waters of Behring Sea: and it shall be the duty of the President, at a timely season in each year, to issue his proclamation and cause the same to be published 1010 for one month in at least one newspaper if any such there be published at each United States port of entry on the Pacific coast, warning all persons against entering said waters for the purpose of violating the provisions of said section: and he shall also cause one or more vessels of the United States to diligently cruise said waters and

Arrest of violators.

arrest all persons, and seize all vessels found to be, or to have been, engaged in any violation of the laws of the United States therein.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 416.—

An act granting to the Duluth and Winnipeg Railway Company the right of way through the Leech Lake and White Earth Indian Reservations in the State of Minnesota.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Duluth and Winnipeg Railway (Company granted right of way through Leech Lake and White Earth Indian Reservation, Minn.

That there is hereby granted to the Duluth and Winnipeg Railway Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and its assigns, the right of way for the extension of its railroad through the Leech Lake and White Earth Indian Reservations in

Location.

said State: Commencing at Duluth and running by the most practicable route to some point on the international boundary-line between the Lake of the Woods and the Red River of the North. Such right

Width.

of way shall be fifty feet in width on each side of the central line of said railroad, and said company shall also have the right to take from the lands adjacent to the line of said road material, stone, and earth necessary for the construction of said railroad; also grounds

Stations, etc.

adjacent to such right of way for station buildings, depots, machine shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, not to exceed in amount three hundred feet in width and three thousand feet in length for each station, and to an extent not exceeding one station for each six miles of road within the limits of said reservations.

Sec. 2. That before said railway shall be constructed through any

Compensation for damages, etc.

land, claim, or improvement held by individual occupants according to any treaties or laws of the United States, compensation shall be made such occupant or claimant for all property to be taken or damage done by reason of the construction of said railway. In case of

Litigation.

failure to make satisfactory settlement with any such claimant, the just compensation shall be determined as provided for by the laws of Minnesota, enacted for the settlement of like controversies in such

Payment to Indians.

cases. The amount of damages resulting to the tribe or tribes of Indians pertaining to said reservations in their tribal capacity by reason of the construction of said railway through such lands of the reservations as are not occupied in severalty shall be ascertained and determined in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior may direct. and be subject to his final approval: but no right of any kind shall vest in said railway company in or to any part of the right of way herein provided for until plats thereof, made upon actual Survey, for the definite location of such railroad, and including the grounds for station buildings, depots, machine-

Secretary of Interior to approve location, etc.

shops, sidetracks, turnouts, and water-stations, shall have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and until the compensation aforesaid shall have been fixed and paid, and the consent of the Indians on said Reservations to the provisions of this act shall have been first obtained in a manner satisfactory to the President of the United States. Said

Survey.

company is hereby authorized to enter upon such reservations

Proviso.

for the purpose of surveying and locating its line of railroad: Provided, That said railroad shall be located, constructed, and operated with due regard to the rights of the Indians and under such rules and

Regulations.

regulations as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe.

1011

Sec. 3. That the right herein granted shall be forfeited by said company

Completion.

unless the road is constructed through said reservations within three years.

Sec. 4. That Congress may at any time amend, add to, alter, or

Amendment.

repeal this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 417: granting right of way and other privileges to the Hampton and Old Point Railway Company. Chapter 417 25 Stat. 1011 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 417.—

An act granting right of way and other privileges to the Hampton and Old Point Railway Company.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hampton and Old Point Railway company granted right of way through Government lands, Fortress Monroe, Va.

That the Hampton and Old Point Railway Company, a corporation chartered by the general assembly of Virginia by act approved February twenty fourth. eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and thereby empowered in constructing a railroad from the town of Hampton to Old Point Comfort, to build and operate the same, by and with the consent of the Congress of the United States, over any lands heretofore ceded by the State of Virginia to the United States, be, and it is hereby, authorized to construct and operate a street railway over and through the land ceded by Virginia to the United States at or near Fortress Monroe, from Old Point Comfort to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and to Hampton Institute, Virginia, and right of way for said purpose is hereby granted to the said corporation, subject to the following provisions: First. Said railroad shall cross Mill Creek upon a bridge distinct

Location.

from the existing bridge owned by the United States or upon such

Bridge.

bridge additional to and united to the existing bridge as may be approved by the Secretary of War. It shall follow the water line of Hampton Roads along the western side of the land ceded to the United States by Virginia, terminating at some point north of the Quartermaster’s Pier, or near to and on the west of the highway nearly opposite the main entrance to Fortress Monroe. Second. So much of said road as may be upon said lands ceded as

Approval of Secretary of War.

aforesaid shall be constructed upon such plans and dimensions as may be approved by the Secretary of War. Third. The manner and times of running cars of said road shall

Rules for running cars, etc.

be subject to such special orders or general regulations as the Secretary of War may deem necessary to the good order and the military uses of the military post and ceded lands. Fourth. Charges for the transportation of any inmate, officer, or

Charges.

employee of the Soldiers’ Home or Hampton Institute, or any enlisted man or civilian employee of the military force at Fortress Monroe over the entire line of said road shall not exceed ten cents. Fifth. The privileges hereby granted may at any time be rescinded

Revocable.

or suspended by order of the Secretary of War, and said corporation shall at any time, when so ordered by the Secretary of War, remove its rails and all other fixtures and appurtenances at its own expense and cost and without any claim of any kind whatever for any loss, damage, or compensation of any kind from the United States. Sixth. The grants and privileges mentioned in this act shall be determined

Commencement and completion.

and become void unless the said road shall be completed and put in operation within said ceded lands within two years from the passage of this act.

Sec. 2. That this act shall be subject to alteration, amendment, or

Amendment, etc.

repeal at any time at the pleasure of Congress.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 418: to amend sections forty-four hundred and eighty-eight and forty-four hundred and eighty-nine of the Revised Statutes requiring’ lifesaving appliances on steamers. Chapter 418 25 Stat. 1012 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 1012

CHAP. 418.—

An act to amend sections forty-four hundred and eighty-eight and forty-four hundred and eighty-nine of the Revised Statutes requiring’ lifesaving appliances on steamers.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lifesaving appliances on steamers.

R. S., secs. 4488, 4489, p. 868, amended.

To provide line-carrying projectiles.

That sections forty-four hundred and eighty-eight and forty-four hundred and eighty-nine of the Revised Statutes shall be amended by inserting after the words “life preservers,” wherever they occur, the words “ line-carrying projectiles, and the means of propelling them.”

Sec. 2. This act to take effect February first, eighteen hundred

Effect.

and ninety.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 419: for establishing a light at the mouth of Otter Creek. Lake Champlain and for other purposes. Chapter 419 25 Stat. 1012 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 419.—

An act for establishing a light at the mouth of Otter Creek. Lake Champlain and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Light-houses, etc.

Otter Creek. Vt.

That a light be established at or near the mouth of Otter Creek. Lake Champlain, in the State of Vermont, at a cost not to exceed one thousand dollars.

Patos Island. Wash.

Also that a site be purchased, and a light house and fog signal be constructed. on Patos Island. Washington Territory, at a cost not to exceed twelve thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 420: to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Kansas certain lands therein. Chapter 420 25 Stat. 1012 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 420.—

An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Kansas certain lands therein.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kansas.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized to sell and convey to

Part of Fort Dodge reservation may be sold to.

the State of Kansas the following-described lands, being the remaining portion of the Fort Dodge Military Reservation in said State, to wit: Lots numbered three, five, six, and seven of section three, township twenty-seven south, of range twenty-four west, on condition that said State shall, within twelve months from the passage of this

Price.

act. payor cause to be paid therefor the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre, and shall within three years establish and provide for the maintenance thereon a home in which provision shall be

To be used for soldiers’, etc., home.

made for the care and maintenance of officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines, who have served in the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States, their dependent parents, widows, or orphans, and under such rules and regulations as said State may provide.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 421: for the disposition of the agricultural lands embraced within the limits of the Pipestone Indian Reservation in Minnesota. Chapter 421 25 Stat. 1012 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 421.—

An act for the disposition of the agricultural lands embraced within the limits of the Pipestone Indian Reservation in Minnesota.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Red Pipestone Indian Reservation, Minn.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to appoint three discreet persons, at least one of whom shall be a resident and freeholder of

Appraisal of to be made.

the State of Minnesota, to appraise and report to him the actual value, exclusive of improvements, of all the lands embraced within the exterior limits of the Red Pipestone Indian Reservation in the State of Minnesota, save and except the southwest quarter of section one, in township one hundred and six north, of range forty-six west, and also the actual value of the strip of land one hundred feet in width 1013 over and across said reservation, now occupied by the Cedar Rapids,

Right of way served.

Iowa Falls and Northwestern Railway Company, as well as the damage to the balance of the lands of said reservation by reason of the taking and occupying of said strip for railroad purposes; and said commissioners shall also appraise and report the value of any improvements that may be found on any of said lands with the name of the person who made the same.

Sec. 2. That any person who has heretofore resided on and made

Prior right to former. dispossessed settlers.

improvements on any of said lands, but who was compelled by the military authorities of the United States to abandon the same, shall be entitled to the prior right for the period of six months after the filing of the said report, to enter and purchase the land (not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres) so occupied and improved by such person at the price at which the same was appraised by said commissioners, exclusive of improvements. But if the person entitled to make such purchase shall fail to avail himself of his prior right within the time stated, then the Secretary of the Interior shall cause said lands, or such thereof as remain unentered, to be sold to the

Auction sale of land

highest bidder, and at a price not less than the appraised valuation of such lands and improvements; such sale to be held at the local land office for the district in which they are located: and the said railroad company shall be entitled to enter and purchase the aforesaid strip of land of the width aforesaid, now occupied by its roadbed by paying the amount so assessed as the value thereof together with the amount of damages assessed as aforesaid.

Sec. 3. This act shall take effect and be in force and authorize the entry and sale of the said right of way. or of any tract or parcel of land so appraised, so soon as, and not until, a majority of the adult male Indians of the Yankton tribe of Sioux Indians consent to the

Consent of Indium requisite.

entry and sale of such right of way, or of said appraised lands, or of any part of the same. And if said Indians shall at any future time consent in the manner above stated, to the sale or disposal of any tract or parcel of said appraised land, to the sale of which their consent had not theretofore been given, such tract or parcel shall then be sold in the manner hereinbefore provided. Patents shall be

Patents to issue.

issued in due form for any lands, or the right of way, entered or sold by virtue of this act, and the moneys arising from the sale of said land, right of way, and damages, after deducting the expense

Proceeds.

of said appraisement, shall be covered into the annuity fund of said Indians, or expended in such manner as the Indians may determine, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior; that the commissioners hereunder shall be paid the sum of five dollars per

Compensation.

day for the time actually occupied in performing the duties conferred upon them by this act; Provided, That any officer or employee

Proviso..

Employees of the Government.

of the Government detailed to act as commissioner shall be paid his actual and necessary traveling and other expenses only.

Sec. 4. That there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in

Appropriation for expenses.

the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to defray the expense of procuring the consent of said Indians, and to pay said commissioners.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 422: to provide for allotment of land in severalty to United Peorias and Miamies in Indian Territory, and for other purposes. Chapter 422 25 Stat. 1013 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 422.—

An act to provide for allotment of land in severalty to United Peorias and Miamies in Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lands in severalty to Wea. Peoria, Kaskaskia. Piankeshaw, and Western Miami Indians.

Vol. 24, pp. 388, 391.

That the provisions of chapter One hundred and Nineteen of the acts of eighteen hundred and eighty seven, entitled “An act to provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations. 1014 and to extend the protection of the laws of the United States and the Territories over the Indians, and for other purposes,” are hereby declared to extend to and are made applicable to the Confederated Wea. Peoria, Kaskaskia, and Piankeshaw tribes of Indians, and the Western Miami tribe of Indians, now located in the northeastern part of the Indian Territory and to their reservation, in the same manner and to the same extent as if said tribes had not been excepted from the provisions of said act, except as to section six of said act, and as otherwise hereinafter provided.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed, within ninety days from and after the passage of this act, to cause to

Allotments.

be allotted to each and every member of the said Confederated Wea, Peoria. Kaskaskia, and Piankeshaw tribes of Indians, and the Western

Lists to be furnished.

Miami tribe of Indians, upon lists to be furnished him by the chiefs of said tribes, duly approved by them, and subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, an allotment of land not to

Distribution.

exceed two hundred acres, out of their common reserve, to each person entitled thereto by reason of their being members of said tribes by birth or adoption; all allotments to be selected by the Indians, heads of families selecting for their minor children, and the chiefs of their respective tribes for each orphan child. All differences

Settlement of differences.

arising between members of said tribes, in making said allotments, shall be settled by the chiefs of the respective tribes, subject to the

Proviso.

approval of the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That before any of the allotments herein provided for shall be made, there shall be

School, etc., reservation.

set apart, not to exceed twenty acres in all. for school, church, and cemetary purposes; the location of the same to be selected by the chiefs of said tribes, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, in such quantities and at such points as they shall deem best, which, together with all improvements now existing or that may hereafter be made by the tribes thereon, shall be held as common property of the respective tribes. If in making the selections as herein provided for, the sites of present school buildings should not be retained, then all improvements thereon may be removed.

Sale of school buildings.

If not removed, then they shall be sold after appraisement by the chiefs of the tribes; the sale to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior and the proceeds placed to the credit of the proper tribe. If any religious denomination, with the consent of either or both of

Building for church or school.

said tribes, should erect any building for church or school purposes upon any of the land selected for church use, the said building, together with the land, shall be held the property of such religious denomination so long as they shall occupy the same for religious or school purposes. And should such denomination at any time desire

Removal, etc.

to move said church or school house to any other place on their reservation, they may do so; or, if they prefer, may sell the same with or without the lands upon which said house is situate, and apply the proceeds to their new building.

The land so allotted shall not be subject to alienation for twenty-five

Land inalienable for twenty-five years.

years from the date of the issuance of patent therefor, and said lands so allotted and patented shall be exempt from levy, sale, taxation, or forfeiture for a like period of years. As soon as all the allotments or selections shall have been made as herein provided, the

Patents.

Secretary of the Interior shall cause a patent to issue to each and every person so entitled, for his or her allotment, and such patent shall recite in the body thereof that the land therein described and conveyed shall not be alienated for twenty-five years from the date of said patent, and shall also recite that such land so allotted and patented is not subject to levy, sale, taxation, or forfeiture for a like period of years, and that any contract or agreement to sell or convey such land or allotments so patented entered into before the expiration of said term of years shall be absolutely null and void. Sec. 2. That in making allotments under this act no more in the aggregate 1015 than seventeen thousand and eighty-three acres of said reservation

Allotment to Miamies.

shall be allotted to the Miami Indians, nor more than thirty-three thousand two hundred and eighteen acres in the aggregate to the United Peoria Indians; and said amounts shall be treated in making

To United Peorias.

said allotments in all respects as the extent of the reservation of each of said tribes, respectively. If, in making said allotments any difference shall arise between said tribes, all such matters of difference shall be determined by the Secretary of the Interior. After the allotments herein provided for shall have been completed, the residue

Residue to be held in

of the lands, if any, not allotted, shall be held in common under present title by said United Peorias and Miamies in the proportion that the residue, if any of each of the said allotments shall bear to the other. And said United Peorias and Miamies shall have power, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to lease for grazing,

Leases authorized.

agricultural, or mining purposes from time to time and for any period not exceeding ten years at any one time, all of said residue, or any part thereof, the proceeds or rental to be divided between said tribes in proportion to their respective interests in said residue. And after said allotments are completed each allottee may lease or rent

Lease of allotments.

his or her individual allotment for any period not exceeding three years, the father acting for his minor children, and in case of no father then the mother, the chief acting for orphans of the tribe to which said orphans may belong.

At the expiration of twenty-five years from the date of the passage

Division of unallotted lands after twenty-five years.

of this act, all of said remaining or unallotted lands may be equally divided among the members of said tribes, according to their respective interests, or the same may be sold on such terms and conditions as the President and the adult members of said tribe may hereafter mutually agree upon, and the proceeds thereof divided according to ownership as hereinbefore set forth: Provided, That before

Provisos.

Petition of Indians.

any division of the land is made, or sale had, that three-fourths of the bona fide adult members of said tribes shall petition the Secretary of the Interior for such division or sale of said land: Provided further, That sections one and two of this act shall not take effect until the consent thereto of each of said tribes separately shall have

Consent of Indians.

been signified by three-fourths of the adult male members thereof, in manner and form satisfactory to the President of the United States.

Sec. 3 That any act or part of acts of Congress heretofore passed

Repeal.

that may conflict with the provisions of this act, either as to land or money, are hereby repealed.

Sec—4— That full jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the Court

Court of Claims to determine rights of citizens Indians to tribal funds.

of Claims, subject to an appeal to the Supreme court of the United States, as in other cases, to hear and determine what are the just rights at law, or in equity, of those Wea. Peoria. Kaskaskia, and Piankeshaw Indians and of their children, or heirs at law, or legal representatives, who became citizens of the United States under the provisions of article twenty-eight of the treaty of February twenty-third,

Vol. 15, p. 520.

eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, made with the confederated tribes of Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaw in the invested funds and other common property of the said confederated tribes. And the exercise of such jurisdiction snail not be barred by any lapse

Action not barred by nutation, etc.

of time heretofore, nor shall the rights of said Indians be impaired by any ruling or determination upon such rights heretofore made. Suit may be instituted against the United States in said court of

Style of proceeding.

Claims within twelve months after the passage of this act, but not later, on behalf of said Indians who so become citizens of the United States, their heirs and legal representatives, in the name and style of “The Citizen Wea, Peoria, Kaskaskia, and Piankeshaw Indians,” in accordance with the practice of said Court, for the hearing and determination of such rights at law and in equity as are claimed for said citizen Indians, or any of them, in such suit, which rights or 1016 equities arise out of the provisions of said treaty, or any law of the United States relating to the invested funds and common property of

Confederated tribes may be made defendant

said confederated tribes. Said “confederated tribes of Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws” may be made a party defendant in said suit, on petition in that name to be made such party defendant, to be filed within three months from the date of the bringing of such suit, but the United States, through its proper officers, shall defend said suit on behalf of said Indians, whether or not they shall

Determination of rights.

become parties to the same. Said courts shall determine what are the legal and equitable rights and interests of the Indians who separated from the tribes to which they belonged, and became citizens of the United States under said treaty, and of the heirs and legal representatives of such of them as are dead, and shall ascertain the value thereof, after deducting what has been paid to each of said Indians on account of such invested funds and common property.

Payment.

And such sums shall be paid to the persons who are respectively entitled to the same out of any money or funds held in trust by the United States for and on account of said confederated tribes of Peoria, Kaskaskia, Wea, and Piankeshaw Indians. Out of the funds so found due to said citizen Indians said Court of Claims may allow a reasonable compensation to the counsel or attorneys of such Indians, to be ratably apportioned upon and paid out of the sums due them, respectively; and the court may ascertain the reasonable value of

Compensation to counsel.

the services of counsel employed by said confederated tribes to represent the tribes on such examination, not to exceed ten per centum of the aggregate sum actually in controversy, and the Secretary of the Interior shall cause to be paid to said counsel so much of the sum so ascertained as in equity and justice he may consider to be due them for such services, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States now due to such tribes arising from the sale of the lands of said tribe in Kansas.

Sec. 5 That the Secretary of the Interior shall transmit to said

Records, etc.

Court of Claims, upon its request, certified copies of any records, documents, or papers that relate to the rights of any of said Indians involved in such suit

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 423: providing for the erection of sundry light-houses and fog-signals in Lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior. Chapter 423 25 Stat. 1016 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 423.—

An act providing for the erection of sundry light-houses and fog-signals in Lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Light-houses established.

Point Peninsular, Mich.

That a light-house be established at or near Eleven-foot Shoal, off Point Peninsular, Lake Michigan. Michigan, at a cost not exceeding sixty thousand dollars, and when said light shall be completed the light now maintained at Point Peninsular shall be discontinued.

That a light-house and fog-signal be established at Squaw Island,

Squaw Island, Mich.

Lake Michigan, at a cost not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars.

That there be established a light-house at or near Old Mackinaw

Old Mackinaw Point, Mich.

Point, at a cost not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars, and when the same shall be completed the light maintained at McGulpin’s Point, shall be discontinued.

That a fog-signal and range-lights be placed on the end of the west

Ashtabula. Ohio,

pier at Ashtabula, Ohio, Lake Erie, at a cost not exceeding seven thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 424: for the establishment of a light-house station on Saint Catharine Island, State of Georgia. Chapter 424 25 Stat. 1017 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 1017

CHAP. 424.—

An act for the establishment of a light-house station on Saint Catharine Island, State of Georgia.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Light house established on Saint Catharine Island. Ga.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to establish a light-house station on Saint Catharine Island, State 6f Georgia, at the point which the Light-House Board may select as the most eligible, at a cost not to exceed twenty thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 425: providing for the establishment of the light and fog-signal at Humboldt. California, upon a more secure site, and for the establishment of a lightship at or near the wreck of the steam ship Oregon, in New York Harbor. Chapter 425 25 Stat. 1017 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public

CHAP. 425.—

An act providing for the establishment of the light and fog-signal at Humboldt. California, upon a more secure site, and for the establishment of a lightship at or near the wreck of the steam ship Oregon, in New York Harbor.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Light-house, etc., established at Humboldt, Cal.

That the light and fog-signal at Humboldt, California, be established upon a more secure site, at a cost not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars; and that there be established in the vicinity of the wreck of the steamship Oregon, entrance to New York Harbor, a lightship with a steam

Wreck of the Oregon.

New York Harbor entrance.

fog-signal, the entire cost of which shall not exceed sixty thousand dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

RESOLUTIONS.

No. 1: to pay the officers, clerks and employees of Congress their salary for December on December twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 1 25 Stat. 1019 1888-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 1.]

Joint resolution to pay the officers, clerks and employees of Congress their salary for December on December twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

December 20, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Employees of Senate and House to be paid December salaries December 20, 1888.

That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be, and they are hereby authorized and instructed to pay the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives, their respective salaries for the month of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, on the twentieth day of said month.

Approved, December 20, 1888.

No. 2: to print additional copies of the United States map of the edition of eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, prepared by the Commissioner of Public Lands. Public Resolution 2 25 Stat. 1019 1889-01-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 2.]

Joint resolution to print additional copies of the United States map of the edition of eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, prepared by the Commissioner of Public Lands.

January 23, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

United States map.

Additional copies of edition of 1887 to be printed.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be printed seven thousand five hundred copies of the United States map prepared by the General Land Office of the edition of eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at a rate not exceeding one dollar each; two thousand copies of which shall be for the use of the Senate, four thousand copies for the use of the House of Representatives, and five hundred copies for the use of the Commissioner of the General Land Office; and that one thousand copies be printed and mounted, to be sold under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, at one dollar and twenty-five cents each; and the sum of seven thousand five

Appropriation.

hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for that purpose, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; the proceeds of all sales to be turned into the Treasury.

Approved, January 23, 1889.

No. 3: accepting the invitation of the Imperial German Government to the Government of the United States to become a party to the International Geodetic Association. Public Resolution 3 25 Stat. 1019 1888-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 3.]

Joint resolution accepting the invitation of the Imperial German Government to the Government of the United States to become a party to the International Geodetic Association.

February 5, 1889

. Whereas, the Government of the United States has been invited

Preamble.

International Geodetic Association.

by the Imperial German Government to become a party to the International Geodetic Association: Therefore, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Acceptance of invitation for United States to be a party.

That the President be, and he is hereby, requested and authorized to accept said invitation, and that he is hereby authorized and requested to appoint a delegate, who shall be an officer of the United States Geodetic and Coast Survey, to attend the next meeting of said International Geodetic Association, but no extra salary or additional compensation shall be paid to such by reason of such attendance.

Approved, February 5, 1889.

(1019) No. 5: to print four thousand copies of the report of Naval Constructor Philip Hichborn, on European dockyards. Public Resolution 5 25 Stat. 1020 1889-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public 1020FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 5, 7–9. 1889. [No. 5.]

Joint resolution to print four thousand copies of the report of Naval Constructor Philip Hichborn, on European dockyards.

February 14, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

European dockyards.

Additional copies of report to be printed.

That there be printed, in quarto form, all to be one-half bound in leather, at the Government Printing Office, four thousand additional copies of the report of Naval Constructor Philip Hichborn, United States Navy, on European dockyards, details, fittings, and equipments of foreign vessels, torpedo-boats shipyard appliances, tools, and so forth, of which additional number two thousand copies shall be for the use of the House, one thousand copies for the use of the Senate, one thousand copies to be delivered to and distributed by the Secretary of the Navy for general information

Approved, February 14, 1889.

No. 7: providing for additional telegraphic facilities in the City of Washington during the inaugural ceremonies on the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. Public Resolution 7 25 Stat. 1020 1889-02-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 7.]

Joint resolution providing for additional telegraphic facilities in the City of Washington during the inaugural ceremonies on the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

February 28, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia.

Temporary overhead wires permitted-during inaugural ceremonies.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby, authorized to permit the Western Union Telegraph Company to extend overhead wires into the Pension Building and to such points along the line of parade as shall be deemed by the chief marshal convenient for use in connection with the parade and other inaugural ceremonies, the said wires to be taken down within one week after the conclusion of the ceremonies on the fourth day of March, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine.

Approved, February 28, 1889.

No. 8: providing for the printing of the eulogies on the life and character of Edward W. Robertson, deceased, late a Representative in Congress from Louisiana. Public Resolution 8 25 Stat. 1020 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 8.]

Joint resolution providing for the printing of the eulogies on the life and character of Edward W. Robertson, deceased, late a Representative in Congress from Louisiana.

March 1, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eulogies on Edward White Robertson, a Representative from Louisiana, to be printed

That there be printed of the eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late Edward White Robertson, a Representative in the Fiftieth Congress from the State of Louisiana, twelve thousand five hundred copies, of which three thousand shall be for the use of the Senate and nine thousand five hundred for the use of the House of Representatives, and the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to have printed

Portrait.

a portrait of the said Edward White Robertson, to accompany said eulogies; and for the purpose of engraving and printing said portrait the sum of five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

No. 9: to print thirty-nine thousand copies of the Fourth Annual Report of the Commissioner of Labor. Public Resolution 9 25 Stat. 1020 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 9.]

Joint Resolution to print thirty-nine thousand copies of the Fourth Annual Report of the Commissioner of Labor.

March 1, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Labor report.

Fourth annual report to be printed.

That there be printed thirty-nine thousand copies, in cloth binding, of the Fourth Annual Report of the Commissioner of Labor; twenty-six thousand copies for the use of members of the House of Representatives and thirteen thousand copies for the use of members of the Senate.

FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 9–12. 1889.1021

Sec 2. That the sum of nineteen thousand two

Appropriation.

hundred and two dollars and sixty cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary to defray the cost of the publication of said report, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

No. 10: authorizing the printing of fifty thousand copies of the Fourth and Fifth Annual Reports of the Bureau of Animal Industry for the years eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and eighteen hundred and eighty-eight. Public Resolution 10 25 Stat. 1021 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 10.]

Joint resolution authorizing the printing of fifty thousand copies of the Fourth and Fifth Annual Reports of the Bureau of Animal Industry for the years eighteen hundred and eighty-seven and eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

March 1, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bureau of Animal Industry.

Fourth and fifth annual reports to be printed.

That there be printed fifty thousand additional copies of the Fourth and Fifth Annual Reports of the Bureau of Animal Industry for the years eighteen hundred eighty-seven and eighteen hundred eighty-eight, of which thirteen thousand copies shall be for the use of the members of the Senate, twenty-seven thousand copies for the use of the House of Representatives and ten thousand copies for the use of the Secretary of Agriculture, the illustrations to be executed under the supervision of the Public Printer, in accordance with the directions of the Joint Committee on Printing, the work to be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture; that the reports for the two years be printed and bound in one volume, and there be, and is hereby, appropriated

Appropriation.

out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of thirty-seven thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary for that purpose.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

No. 11: to point the eulogies on James N. Burnes of Missouri. Public Resolution 11 25 Stat. 1021 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 11.]

Joint resolution to point the eulogies on James N. Burnes of Missouri.

March 1, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eulogies on James M. Burnes, a Representative from Missouri, to be printed.

That there be printed of the eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late James N. Burnes, a Representative in the Fiftieth Congress from the State of Missouri, twenty-five thousand copies, of which six thousand copies shall be for the use of the Senate and nineteen thousand copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives; and the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to have printed a portrait of

Portrait.

the said James N. Burnes, to accompany said eulogies: and for the purpose of engraving and printing said portrait the sum of five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Resolved further,

That of the quota to the House of Representatives,

Extra bound copies

the Public Printer shall set apart fifty copies which he will have bound in full morocco, with gilt edges the same to be delivered when completed to the widow of the deceased.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

No. 12: to authorize the printing of the proceedings in Congress in accepting the statue of the late Lewis Cass, an illustrious citizen, presented by the State of Michigan, and the statues of the late Major General John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg and Robert Fulton illustrious citizens presented by the State of Pennsylvania. Public Resolution 12 25 Stat. 1021 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 12.]

Joint resolution to authorize the printing of the proceedings in Congress in accepting the statue of the late Lewis Cass, an illustrious citizen, presented by the State of Michigan, and the statues of the late Major General John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg and Robert Fulton illustrious citizens presented by the State of Pennsylvania.

March 2, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Proceedings in Congress accepting statue of Lewis Cass to be printed.

That there be printed of the proceedings in Congress upon the acceptance of the statue of the late Lewis Cass, presented by the State of Michigan, twelve thousand 1022FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 12, 13. 1889. five hundred copies, of which three thousand shall be for the use of the Senate and nine thousand five hundred copies for the use of the House of Representatives, and in a separate volume; that there be printed of the proceedings in Congress upon the acceptance of the

Statues of John P. G. Muhlenberg and Robert Fulton.

statues of the late John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg and Robert Fulton presented by the State of Pennsylvania, twelve thousand five hundred copies, of which three thousand shall be for the use of the Senate and nine thousand five hundred for the use of the House of Representatives; and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to

Engravings.

have printed engravings of said statues to accompany said proceedings; and for engraving and printing said pictures the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, or so much as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

No. 13: appointing H. H. Markham, of California, a manager for the National Homes for Disabled Soldiers, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Blanding. Public Resolution 13 25 Stat. 1022 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 public [No. 13.]

Joint resolution appointing H. H. Markham, of California, a manager for the National Homes for Disabled Soldiers, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Blanding.

March 2, 1889

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Home for Volunteer Soldiers.

H. H. Markham elected a manager.

That H. H. Markham, of California, be, and he is hereby, appointed a manager of the National Homes for Disabled Soldiers, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Blanding.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

50 1 1887 1888 PRIVATE LAWS
of the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
passed by
THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
1887–1889. 1023

PRIVATE ACTS OF THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS

of the

UNITED STATES,

Passed at the first session, which was begun and held at the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, on Monday, the fifth day of December, 1887, and was adjourned without day on Saturday, the twentieth day of October, 1888. Grover Cleveland. President; John J. Ingalls. President of the Senate, pro tempore; John G. Carlisle was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives December fifth, 1887: Samuel S. Cox was elected Speaker pro tempore January seventeenth, 1888; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker February sixth; Samuel S. Cox was elected Speaker pro tempore February twenty-third; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker March fourteenth; James H. Blount was elected Speaker pro tempore June twenty-eighth: Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker June thirtieth; Benton McMillin was elected Speaker pro tempore July thirty-first; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker August fourth; Samuel S. Cox was elected Speaker pro tempore September seventeenth; Mr. Carlisle resumed the duties of Speaker September twenty-fourth. Chap. 6: For the relief of Joseph Cox. administrator of Charles Pasters, deceased. 25 Stat. 1025 1888-02-01 Chapter 6 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 6.—

For the relief of Joseph Cox. administrator of Charles Pasters, deceased.

February 1, 1888.

Whereas, Charles Pasters, of Randolph County, Indiana, was on

Preamble.

the twelfth day of January, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-four, granted a pension, for which a certificate was then and there duly issued to him; that there was due said Pasters on said certificate the sum of four hundred and eighty-three dollars and seventy-three cents; that a voucher for said sum was duly executed by said Pasters, in his lifetime, and returned to the proper United States pension agent at Indianapolis. Indiana; and Whereas, said Pasters, on the twenty-fifth day of January, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and. before he received the check for said sum, died, leaving no widow or child surviving him; and Whereas, afterwards, to wit, on the thirty-first day of January, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-four, the United States pension agent aforesaid issued a check for the sum aforesaid payable to said Pasters; and Whereas, said check was delivered to Joseph Cox. who was the duly appointed administrator of said Pasters, as a part of his. said Pasters’ estate; and Whereas, the said Cox, as such administrator, under the direction of the circuit court of said Randolph County, applied, in good faith, the proceeds of said check, to wit. the sum aforesaid, to the payment of the funeral expenses and other indebtedness of said Pasters; and Whereas, the United States has brought suit against the said Joseph Cox to recover the sum aforesaid; Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Joseph Cox.

That said Joseph

Relief of.

Cox be, and he is hereby, fully acquitted and discharged from all liability to the United States on account of the collection of the check aforesaid, or the appropriation thereof, or of its proceeds, or of the sum of the four hundred and eighty-three dollars and seventy-three cents, so allowed said Charles Pasters, deceased, as aforesaid.

Approved, February 1, 1888.

1025 Chap. 8: for the relief of Henry H. Marmaduke, of Missouri. 25 Stat. 1026 1888-02-14 Chapter 8 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1026

CHAP. 8.—

An Act for the relief of Henry H. Marmaduke, of Missouri.

February 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry H. Marmaduke

Political disabilities removed.

That Henry H. Marmaduke, of the State of Missouri, is hereby relieved of all political disabilities imposed upon him by the third section of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

Approved, February 14, 1888.

Chap. 11: for the relief of John Snoddy. 25 Stat. 2026 1888-02-15 Chapter 11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 11.—

An Act for the relief of John Snoddy.

February 15, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Snoddy.

Relief of.

That the Postmaster-General be. and he is hereby, authorized and instructed to adjust and settle the claim of John Snoddy. postmaster at Big Springs, Texas, for money-order funds, amounting to two hundred and twenty dollars, remitted by him to the postmaster at Dallas, Texas. January twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and which said funds were stolen in transit by train robbers.

Approved, February 15, 1888.

Chap. 24: for the relief of R. R. Tinsley. 25 Stat. 2026 1888-03-05 Chapter 24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 24.—

An Act for the relief of R. R. Tinsley.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

R. R. Tinsley.

Relief of.

That That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized, in his discretion, to credit the accounts of R. R. Tinsley, late postmaster at Nashville, Arkansas, with the sum of one hundred and nineteen dollars, lost by a robbery of the mails at or near Hope. Arkansas, on or about November thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 25: for the relief of Sarah C. Morrison. 25 Stat. 2026 1888-03-05 Chapter 25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 25.—

An Act for the relief of Sarah C. Morrison.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah C. Morrison.

To receive pay of Lieut. Com. George F. Morrison, U. S. N.

That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Sarah C. Morrison, during her lifetime, all pay and allowances due and to become due to George F. Morrison, lieutenant-commander United States Navy (retired), now in the Government Hospital for the Insane, as long as he may live: excepting therefrom the sum of one hundred dollars per annum heretofore directed by the Secretary of the Navy to be paid to the Superintendent of said Hospital.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 26: to carry out the findings of the Court of Claims in the case of James H. Ayres. 25 Stat. 1026 1888-03-05 Chapter 26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 26.—

An Act to carry out the findings of the Court of Claims in the case of James H. Ayres.

March 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James H. Ayres.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to James H. Ayres, of Baltimore, Maryland, nine hundred and forty-five dollars, being the amount due him upon a contract with the United States, for expenses incurred in carrying out the same, as found by the Court of Claims.

Approved, March 5, 1888.

Chap. 27: for the relief of L. B. Townsend. Louis S. Lovel, W. C. Page, Alonzo Sessions, Hampton Rich, Harvey Harter, Benjamin Harter, and Peter Hackett. 25 Stat. 1027 1888-03-07 Chapter 27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1027

CHAP. 27.—

An Act for the relief of L. B. Townsend. Louis S. Lovel, W. C. Page, Alonzo Sessions, Hampton Rich, Harvey Harter, Benjamin Harter, and Peter Hackett.

March 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. C. Dexter.

Sureties on bond of, released.

That L. B. Townsend, Louis S. Lovell. W. C. Page, Alonzo Sessions, Hampton Rich, Harvey Harter, Benjamin Harter, and Peter Hackett, of Ionia, Michigan, sureties upon the several bonds of the late J. C. Dexter, given as security for the faithful performance by said J. C. Dexter of his duties as receiver of public moneys and disbursing agent of the United States land office at Ionia, Michigan, from eighteen hundred and sixty-one to eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, be, and they are hereby, released and discharged of and from all and every obligation and liability whatsoever on account of said bond.

Approved, March 7, 1888.

Chap. 28: for the relief of Andrew J. Lindsay. 25 Stat. 1027 1888-03-07 Chapter 28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 28.—

An Act for the relief of Andrew J. Lindsay.

March 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew J. Lindsay.

Political disabilities removed.

That Andrew J. Lindsay, of the State of Missouri, is hereby relieved of all political disabilities imposed upon him by the third section of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

Approved, March 7, 1888.

Chap. 31: granting a pension to Hannah C. De Witt. 25 Stat. 1027 1888-03-10 Chapter 31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 31.—

An Act granting a pension to Hannah C. De Witt.

March 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah C. De Witt.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hannah C. De Witt, mother of George E. De Witt, late a private in the Seventh Battery Maine Artillery, who died in said service November ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.

Approved, March 10, 1888.

Chap. 32: for the relief of S. D. Barclay, G. D. Adams, and William H. Kimbrew. 25 Stat. 1027 1888-03-14 Chapter 32 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 32.—

An Act for the relief of S. D. Barclay, G. D. Adams, and William H. Kimbrew.

March 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel A. Blaine.

Sureties on bond of, released.

That S. D. Barclay. G. D. Adams, and William H. Kimbrew, sureties on the bond of Samuel A. Blaine, late Indian agent, against whom a judgment was rendered in the United States court for the northern district of Texas, at Waco, Texas, for the sum of live thousand dollars, on the twenty-second of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. be, and are hereby, released and acquitted of all liability for or on account of said judgment, or of the bond on which it was founded; and said judgment as to said sureties is hereby canceled and annulled.

Approved, March 14, 1888.

Chap. 33: for the relief of A. B. Norton. 25 Stat. 1028 1888-03-20 Chapter 33 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1028

CHAP. 33.—

An Act for the relief of A. B. Norton.

March 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. B. Norton.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to A. B. Norton, late postmaster, Dallas, Texas, the sum of one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three dollars, being the amount paid by him involuntarily, under protest and moral duress, to the inspectors of the Post-Office Department, in the year eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, on account of certain money-order remittances made by the postmasters at Cleburne and Granbury, Texas.

Approved, March 20, 1888.

Chap. 35: increasing the pension of John C. Johnston. 25 Stat. 2028 1888-03-23 Chapter 35 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 35.—

An Act increasing the pension of John C. Johnston.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John C. Johnston.

Pension increased.

That the pension of John C. Johnston, certificate numbered forty-five thousand three hundred and three, as private Company A. Sixty-first Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers, be increased to thirty-six dollars per month, the same to be in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 36: granting a pension to Mrs Eliza L. Mace. 25 Stat. 2028 1888-03-23 Chapter 36 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 36.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Eliza L. Mace.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza L. Mace.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the laws regulating pensions, the name of Mrs Eliza L. Mace, widow of Richard E. Mace, late of Company I, Third Maine Volunteers, deceased.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 37: granting a pension to John Humes. 25 Stat. 1028 1888-03-23 Chapter 37 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 37.—

An Act granting a pension to John Humes.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Humes.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place oil the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of John Humes, father of George W. Humes, deceased, late a private in Company E, Second Maine Cavalry Volunteers.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 38: granting a pension to Mary Everingham Brown. 25 Stat. 1028 1888-03-23 Chapter 38 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 38.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Everingham Brown.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Everingham Brown.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Mary Everingham Brown, a volunteer nurse during the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars a month.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 39: to increase the pension of Hubert M. Potter. 25 Stat. 1029 1888-03-23 Chapter 39 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1029

CHAP. 39.—

An Act to increase the pension of Hubert M. Potter.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hubert M. Potter.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Hubert M. Potter, late private Company B, Fourteenth United States Infantry to the amount of forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 40: to amend chapter one hundred and ninety-one of the private acts of the Forty-ninth Congress, passed at the second session thereof, concerning James H. Young. 25 Stat. 1029 1888-03-23 Chapter 40 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 40.—

An Act to amend chapter one hundred and ninety-one of the private acts of the Forty-ninth Congress, passed at the second session thereof, concerning James H. Young.

March 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James H. Young.

Pension.

That chapter one hundred and ninety-one of the private acts of the Forty-ninth Congress of the United States is hereby amended so as to read as follows:

“That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized

Rank corrected.

Vol. 24, p. 910.

and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James H. Young, formerly captain of Company L. Fifth Regiment Kansas Cavalry Volunteers.”

Sec. 2. That the provisions of this act shall take effect from the

Date of pension.

date of said amended act.

Approved, March 23, 1888.

Chap. 41: granting a pension to Mary C. Knight. 25 Stat. 1029 1888-03-24 Chapter 41 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 41.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary C. Knight.

March 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary C. Knight.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary C. Knight, dependent daughter of Luther M. Knight, of Franklin, New Hampshire, late surgeon of the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers, and chief medical officer of the First Division Army Corps, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, payable to her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, March 24, 1888.

Chap. 44: for the relief of Charlotte Caroline Hackleman. 25 Stat. 1029 1888-03-26 Chapter 44 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 44.—

An Act for the relief of Charlotte Caroline Hackleman.

March 26, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte Caroline Hackleman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Charlotte Caroline Hackleman, the invalid daughter of Pleasant A. Hackleman, late a Brigadier-General of United States Volunteers, and who was killed in battle at Corinth, Mississippi, in October, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and pay said daughter a pension of eighteen dollars per month for and during her natural life.

Approved, March 26, 1888.

Chap. 46: granting a pension to Theresa B. Hoffmann. 25 Stat. 1030 1888-03-29 Chapter 46 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1030

CHAP. 46.—

An Act granting a pension to Theresa B. Hoffmann.

March 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theresa B. Hoffmann.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Theresa B. Hoffman, widow of E. G. Hoffman, deceased, late a captain in the One hundred and sixty-fifth Regiment of New York Volunteers, and to pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, March 29, 1888.

Chap. 55: for the relief of R. G. Huston and Company. 25 Stat. 1030 1888-04-02 Chapter 55 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 55.—

An Act for the relief of R. G. Huston and Company.

April 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

R. G. Huston & Co.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay R. G. Huston and John B. Neely, partners as R. G. Huston and Company, the sum of seven thousand five hundred and seventy-two dollars and forty-eight cents, for replacing earth and material washed away from the levees from Milton to Raleigh, in the State of Louisiana, by the extraordinary floods of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, the same being in full payment for all extra work done by them in connection with their contract with the United States under date of October third, eighteen hundred and eighty-two; and said sum is hereby appropriated to the payment of the same out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, April 2, 1888.

Chap. 62: for the relief of Peter Marck, Thomas J. Wright, administrator, and others. 25 Stat. 1030 1888-04-04 Chapter 62 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 62.—

An Act for the relief of Peter Marck, Thomas J. Wright, administrator, and others.

April 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Payment to crew of “Prima Donna.”

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay

Joseph Scott.

Widow of.

to Eliza Scott, widow of Joseph Scott, deceased, late captain of the steamer Prima Donna, one thousand one hundred and seven dollars and twenty-five cents;

To Isaac M. Clement, or to his legal representatives, six hundred

Isaac M. Clement.

and ninety-eight dollars and twenty-five cents; To Thomas J. Wright, administrator of David Vaughn, deceased,

David Vaughn.

Aministrator.

three hundred and sixty-five dollars; To Barney J. Schooley, or his legal representatives, sixty dollars

Barney J. Schooley.

and fifty cents; To Frederick Kimmerly, two hundred and fifty-four dollars and

Frederick Kimmerly.

eighty-three cents; To Peter Marck, one hundred and forty-four dollars and

Peter Marck.

eight cents; To Frederick Smith, two hundred and ten dollars and

Frederick Smith.

fifty-eight cents; To Thomas Miller, two hundred and ten dollars and

Thomas Miller.

fifty-eight cents; To Owen McNabb, two hundred and ten dollars and fifty-eight

Owen McNabb.

cents, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; the same being compensation in full for time and commutation for rations while held as prisoners of war after being captured from the steamboat Prima Donna, in eighteen hundred and sixty-four, as will appear in the findings of facts by the Court of Claims in Con- 1031gressional case numbered one hundred and twenty-three, certified to your committee by said court on the eighteenth day of February, eighteen hundred and eighty-six (Miscellaneous Document Number One hundred and twenty-six).

Approved, April 4, 1888.

Chap. 66: granting a pension to Mary S. Logan. . 25 Stat. 1031 1888-04-05 Chapter 66 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 66.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary S. Logan. .

April 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary S. Logan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary S. Logan, widow of the late John A. Logan, a major-general of the United States Volunteers, in the late war for the Union, and pay her a pension, from the passage of this act, at the rate of two thousand dollars per annum.

Approved, April 5, 1888.

Chap. 67: for the relief of Frank Baker. 25 Stat. 1031 1888-04-05 Chapter 67 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 67.—

An Act for the relief of Frank Baker.

April 5, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank Baker.

Credit in accounts to be given.

That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and are hereby, authorized and directed to credit Captain Frank Baker, Ordnance Department United States Army, with one hundred and seventy-two dollars and fifty-two cents, being a sum of money stolen from him while acting commissary of subsistence at Fort Fred. Steele, Wyoming Territory.

Approved, April 5, 1888.

Chap. 68: to increase the pension of Mrs. Apolline A. Blair. 25 Stat. 1031 1888-04-06 Chapter 68 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 68.—

An Act to increase the pension of Mrs. Apolline A. Blair.

April 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Apolline A. Blair.

Pension increased.

Vol. 23, p. 594.

That Apolline A. Blair, widow of the late Francis P. Blair, junior, a major-general of United States volunteers in the late war for the Union, shall be paid, from the passage of this act, a pension of two thousand dollars per annum, in lieu of the pension of fifty dollars per month now paid to her.

Approved, April 6, 1888.

Chap. 71: for the relief of Charles Murphy. 25 Stat. 1031 1888-04-09 Chapter 71 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 71.—

An Act for the relief of Charles Murphy.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Murphy.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to adjust and settle, on the principles of equity, the claims of Charles Murphy, arising under his contract with the United States for the supply of material for the erection of the United States appraiser’s stores at San Francisco, California: and the money necessary to pay the amount found due him is hereby appropriated, not exceeding the sum of three thousand dollars.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 72: for the relief of Grovenor A. Curtice. 25 Stat. 1032 1888-04-09 Chapter 72 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1032

CHAP. 72.—

An Act for the relief of Grovenor A. Curtice.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Grovenor A. Curtice.

Pay and allowances to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Grovenor A. Curtice, late a captain in the Seventh Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the pay and allowances of a captain of infantry from the third day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, the date at which he was assigned to duty under his commission as such, to the first day of May, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, the date of his muster as a captain, deducting therefrom the pay received by him as a first sergeant during said period.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized

Record corrected.

and directed to amend the record of the said Grovenor A. Curtice, and to muster him as a captain of infantry, to date January third, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, the date at which he entered upon duty under the commission issued him by the governor of New Hampshire as of that rank, and dated December twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 73: for the relief of John K. Le Baron. 25 Stat. 1032 1888-04-09 Chapter 73 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 73.—

An Act for the relief of John K. Le Baron.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John K. Le Baron.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John K. Le Baron, ex-postmaster at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, the sum of one thousand dollars, being the amount paid out by him for extra clerk-hire prior to July third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and not provided for by the Post-Office Department.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 74: for the relief of Captain John Burkhart. 25 Stat. 1032 1888-04-09 Chapter 74 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 74.—

An Act for the relief of Captain John Burkhart.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Burkhart.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John Burkhart, late captain of Company F, One hundred and forty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers in the late war, out of any money not otherwise appropriated, the pay and emoluments of captain of said company from March first, eighteen hundred and sixty-five to the twenty-third day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and also the sum of sixty-four dollars, being money expended by him in the transportation of fifty-one enlisted men of said company from Brookville. Indiana, to Sunman. Indiana, by stage; deducting from the sum found due him as the pay and emoluments of captain of said company for the periods above specified the sums of money that have been paid to the said John Burkhart for military service, either as a private or otherwise, rendered by him during the periods above specified.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 75: for the relief of the widow of John A. S. Tutt, deceased. 25 Stat. 1032 1888-04-09 Chapter 75 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 75.—

An Act for the relief of the widow of John A. S. Tutt, deceased.

April 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John A. S. Tutt.

Payment to widow of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred and eighty-six dollars, or so much thereof as 1033 shall be shown to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to have been paid John A. S. Tutt, as tax upon his salary as a State officer, to the widow of John A. S. Tutt, deceased, of La Fayette County, Missouri, in full repayment to her of taxes erroneously assessed upon the salary of said John A. S. Tutt, as judge of the sixth judicial circuit of said State, from the year eighteen hundred and sixty-two to the year eighteen hundred and seventy, inclusive, which said sum was erroneously collected of him as income tax upon his salary as said State judicial officer.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

Chap. 76: to remove the political disabilities of William W. Mackall, of Virginia. 25 Stat. 1033 1888-04-10 Chapter 76 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 76.—

An Act to remove the political disabilities of William W. Mackall, of Virginia.

April 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William W. Mackall.

Political disabilities removed.

That all the political disabilities imposed upon William W. Mackall, of Virginia, by the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States, by reason of his participation in the rebellion, are hereby removed.

Approved, April 10, 1888.

Chap. 77: for the relief of Stephen M. Honeycutt. 25 Stat. 1033 1888-04-10 Chapter 77 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 77.—

An Act for the relief of Stephen M. Honeycutt.

April 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen M. Honeycutt.

Payment to.

That the Paymaster-General of the Army of the United States, out of any money in his hands for the payment of the Army, is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Stephen M. Honeycutt, a private in Company E, Third Regiment North Carolina Volunteer Infantry, an amount equal to the pay and allowances of a private soldier from the twenty-fifth day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, until the eighth day of August, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Approved, April 10, 1888.

Chap. 78: for the relief of Joel J. Goss. 25 Stat. 1033 1888-04-10 Chapter 78 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 78.—

An Act for the relief of Joel J. Goss.

April 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joel J. Goss.

Interest of United States in certain lands in Georgia released to.

That all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following described real estate, to wit: Five lots of land containing forty acres each and known, designated, and numbered two hundred and seventy-eight, two hundred and seventy-nine, two hundred and eighty, two hundred and ninety-eight, and two hundred and ninety-nine, respectively, situate, lying, and being in the eighteenth district of the county of Polk and State of Georgia, be, and the same are hereby, released, quit claim granted, and conveyed to Joel J. Goss, of said county of Polk, his heirs and assigns forever.

Approved, April 10, 1888.

Chap. 79: declaratory of the meaning of the act entitled “An act for the relief of Maria Syphax.” 25 Stat. 1033 1888-04-10 Chapter 79 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 79.—

An Act declaratory of the meaning of the act entitled “An act for the relief of Maria Syphax.”

April 10, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria Syphax.

Title of United States to certain lands in Virginia released to.

Vol. 14, p. 589.

That the act of June twelfth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, entitled “ An act for the relief of Maria Syphax,” releasing and confirming to her. her heirs and assigns, the title to a piece of land therein described, 1034 being part of the Arlington estate, in the county of Alexandria, in the State of Virginia, shall be construed to operate as a relinquishment to the said Maria Syphax, her heirs or devisees, of any outstanding title to the said piece of land which the United States may have acquired since the date of that act.

Approved, April 10, 1888.

Chap. 82: for the relief of Joseph Casson. 25 Stat. 1034 1888-04-11 Chapter 82 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 82.—

An Act for the relief of Joseph Casson.

April 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Casson.

Land patent issued to.

That the entry of Joseph Casson, under date of September twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-one. per certificate numbered seventy-five, of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section thirty-four, township twelve, range fourteen, in Shawnee County. State of Kansas, be, and the same is hereby, ratified, confirmed, and declared valid; and the President is hereby authorized and directed to issue in due form a patent for said land to the said Joseph Casson.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

Chap. 83: for the relief of the legal heirs of Fidus Livermore, deceased. 25 Stat. 1034 1888-04-11 Chapter 83 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 83.—

An Act for the relief of the legal heirs of Fidus Livermore, deceased.

April 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fidus Livermore.

Payment to widow of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Sarah Livermore, widow and administratrix of the late Fidus Livermore, of Jackson, Michigan, the sum of seven hundred and sixty-six dollars and fifty cents, the said amount being due to said Fidus Livermore for services performed in his lifetime as commandant of camp of the Twentieth Regiment of Michigan Infantry (two hundred and ten dollars), and services as commandant of camp of the Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry (five hundred and fifteen dollars), and for money expended (forty-one dollars and fifty cents) for necessary expenses while discharging the duties of commandant of camp during the organization of said Twentieth and Twenty-sixth Michigan Regiments of Infantry.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

Chap. 84: for the relief of W. W. Screws. 25 Stat. 1034 1888-04-11 Chapter 84 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 84.—

An Act for the relief of W. W. Screws.

April 11, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W. W. Screws.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to W. W. Screws, the sum of one hundred dollars and thirty-seven cents, for advertising done by the direction of the Commissioner of the General Land Office in eighteen hundred and eighty-four and eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

Chap. 85: granting a pension to William C. Wait. 25 Stat. 1035 1888-04-12 Chapter 85 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1035

CHAP. 85.—

An Act granting a pension to William C. Wait.

April 12, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William C. Wait.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll the name of William C. Wait, late a private in Company C, of the Fifth Vermont Volunteers, at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, April 12, 1888.

Chap. 86: granting a pension to Abbie S. Hutchinson. 25 Stat. 1035 1888-04-12 Chapter 86 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 86.—

An Act granting a pension to Abbie S. Hutchinson.

April 12, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abbie S. Hutchinson.

Pension.

Approved, April 12, 1888.

Chap. 87: granting a pension to Delia U. Peck. 25 Stat. 1035 1888-04-12 Chapter 87 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 87.—

An Act granting a pension to Delia U. Peck.

April 12, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Delia U. Peck.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Delia U. Peck, widow of Thomas S. Peck, late private in Company (unassigned) of Twenty-second Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, April 12, 1888.

Chap. 88: for the relief of L. A. Morris. 25 Stat. 1035 1888-04-12 Chapter 88 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 88.—

An Act for the relief of L. A. Morris.

April 12, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

L. A. Morris.

Judgment against, remitted.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to remit a judgment obtained in the Federal court of Fort Smith, Arkansas, against L. A. Morris, upon his bond as an Indian trader, for the sum of five thousand dollars, in favor of the United States, upon the payment of all the costs accrued in the prosecution of the cause.

Approved, April 12, 1888.

Chap. 89: for the relief of Margaret S. Murray. 25 Stat. 1035 1888-04-13 Chapter 89 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 89.—

An Act for the relief of Margaret S. Murray.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret S. Murray.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, ordered to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Margaret S. Murray, of Worcester, widow of Henry Murray and mother of T. Edward Murray, musician in Company C, Third Battalion Massachusetts Rilles, who died from disease contracted in the service, leaving no widow, child, or children, and upon whom said Margaret S. Murray was dependent.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 90: granting a pension to Angerone P. Cole, mother of George H. Cole, private Company B, Twenty-fourth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers. 25 Stat. 1036 1888-04-13 Chapter 90 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1036

CHAP. 90.—

An Act granting a pension to Angerone P. Cole, mother of George H. Cole, private Company B, Twenty-fourth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Angerone P. Cole.

Pension.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 91: granting a pension to Sarah E. Branson. 25 Stat. 1036 1888-04-13 Chapter 91 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 91.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah E. Branson.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah E. Branson.

Pension.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 92: granting a pension to Ida M. Welton. 25 Stat. 1036 1888-04-13 Chapter 92 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 92.—

An Act granting a pension to Ida M. Welton.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ida M. Welton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ida M. Welton, only surviving child of George C. Welton, late a soldier in the Sixth Regiment Vermont Volunteers and pay her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 93: granting a pension to Stephen D. Redfield. 25 Stat. 1036 1888-04-13 Chapter 93 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 93.—

An Act granting a pension to Stephen D. Redfield.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen D. Redfield.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Stephen D. Redfield, late a second lieutenant in Company A. Thirty-seventh Regiment Iowa Volunteers, and to pay him a pension of seventeen dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 94: granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Jane Case. 25 Stat. 1036 1888-04-13 Chapter 94 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 94.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Jane Case.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Jane Case.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws, the name of Mary Jane Case, widow of David Case, Tate a private in Company D, Third Regiment Connecticut Volunteers.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 95: granting a pension to Mrs. Esther B. Hayford. 25 Stat. 1037 1888-04-13 Chapter 95 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1037

CHAP. 95.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Esther B. Hayford.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Esther B. Hayford.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Esther B. Hayford, widow of Orlando Hayford, deceased, late a private in Company G, First Regiment of Maine Cavalry Volunteers.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 96: granting a pension to Juliette Stone. 25 Stat. 1037 1888-04-13 Chapter 96 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 96.—

An Act granting a pension to Juliette Stone.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Juliette Stone.

Pension.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 97: granting a pension to A. B. Van Cleve. 25 Stat. 1037 1888-04-13 Chapter 97 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 97.—

An Act granting a pension to A. B. Van Cleve.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. B. Van Cleve.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of A. B. Van Cleve, late of Company E, Thirty-seventh Kentucky Mounted Infantry Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 98: granting a pension to Malinda Vest. 25 Stat. 1037 1888-04-13 Chapter 98 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 98.—

An Act granting a pension to Malinda Vest.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Malinda Vest.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Malinda Vest, widow of William Vest, late a private in Company F, of the Seventh Regiment of Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia, and to pay her a pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 99: for the relief of the heirs of the late Francis I. Wheeler. 25 Stat. 1037 1888-04-13 Chapter 99 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 99.—

An Act for the relief of the heirs of the late Francis I. Wheeler.

April 13, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Francis I. Wheeler.

Payment to heirs of.

That there be paid to the heirs of Francis I. Wheeler, late of Carroll County, Maryland, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred and fifty-eight dollars, the amount advanced by him to Charles Benton and Hale Libby, late privates in the First Regiment of the Potomac Home Brigade, on their checkbooks, in April, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.

Approved, April 13, 1888.

Chap. 100: granting a pension to J. Miller Raub 25 Stat. 1038 1888-04-14 Chapter 100 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1038

CHAP. 100.—

An Act granting a pension to J. Miller Raub

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. Miller Raub.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of J. Miller Raub, late of Company D. One hundred and twenty-second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 101: granting a pension to Isaiah T. Johnson 25 Stat. 1038 1888-04-14 Chapter 101 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 101.—

An Act granting a pension to Isaiah T. Johnson

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaiah T. Johnson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Isaiah T. Johnson, late a private in Company A, Fifty-first Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 102: granting a pension to Mary Bailey. 25 Stat. 1038 1888-04-14 Chapter 102 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 102.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Bailey.

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Bailey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place the name of Mary Bailey, widow of Brevet Brigadier-General Joseph Bailey, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 103: granting a pension to Moses F. Jackson. 25 Stat. 1038 1888-04-14 Chapter 103 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 103.—

An Act granting a pension to Moses F. Jackson.

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Moses F. Jackson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Moses F. Jackson, late a landsman in the United States Navy, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, payable to his legally constituted guardian.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 104: granting a pension to Miss Capitola V. Harsh, daughter of Daniel Harsh. 25 Stat. 1038 1888-04-14 Chapter 104 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 104.—

An Act granting a pension to Miss Capitola V. Harsh, daughter of Daniel Harsh.

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Capitola V. Harsh. Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Miss Capitola V. Harsh, daughter of Daniel Harsh, late of Company H. Fifty-eighth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 105: granting a pension to Mary S. Wells. 25 Stat. 1039 1888-04-14 Chapter 105 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1039

CHAP. 105.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary S. Wells.

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary S. Wells.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary S. Wells, willow of the late Rear-Admiral Clark H. Wells, of the United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month; said pension to be in lieu of any pension she may now be receiving.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 106: granting a pension to Clarissa Harvey. 25 Stat. 1039 1888-04-14 Chapter 106 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 106.—

An Act granting a pension to Clarissa Harvey.

April 14, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clarissa Harvey.

Pension.

Approved, April 14, 1888.

Chap. 110: to increase the pension of Thomas F. Townsend. 25 Stat. 1039 1888-04-16 Chapter 110 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 110.—

An Act to increase the pension of Thomas F. Townsend.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thos. F. Townsend.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Thomas F. Townsend, late of Company B, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers, to forty-five dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 111: granting an increase of pension to Albert G. Fifield. 25 Stat. 1039 1888-04-16 Chapter 111 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 111.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Albert G. Fifield.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert G. Fifield.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Albert G. Fifield, late a private in the Twelfth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers, from thirty-six dollars to forty-five per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 112: for the relief of Mary Morford. 25 Stat. 1039 1888-04-16 Chapter 112 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 112.—

An Act for the relief of Mary Morford.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Morford.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Morford, of Unionville. Tascola County, State of Michigan, widow of Richard A. Morford, late of Company H, One hundred and forty-fifth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 113: to increase pension of James A. Buck. 25 Stat. 1040 1888-04-16 Chapter 113 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1040

CHAP. 113.—

An Act to increase pension of James A. Buck.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James A. Buck.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to increase the pension of James A. Buck, late private of Company E. One hundred and fifty-first Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, to forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 114: granting increase of pension to James H. Reeve 25 Stat. 1040 1888-04-16 Chapter 114 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 114.—

An Act granting increase of pension to James H. Reeve

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James H. Reeve.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of James H. Reeve, late a captain of Company H, and a brevet major of the Third New York Volunteers (infantry), at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the amount per month he is now receiving.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 115: for the relief of Mary B. Kirby. 25 Stat. 1040 1888-04-16 Chapter 115 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 115.—

An Act for the relief of Mary B. Kirby.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary B. Kirby.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Mary B. Kirby, widow of Reynold Marvin Kirby. Major of the First Regiment of United States Artillery, who died at Fort Sullivan, in the year eighteen hundred and forty-two, while in the line of duty, from disease contracted in the service, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 116: for the relief of Everard Flynn. 25 Stat. 1040 1888-04-16 Chapter 116 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 116.—

An Act for the relief of Everard Flynn.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Everard Flynn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place on the pension-rolls, the name of Everard Flynn, son of George C. Flynn, and pay to the legal guardian of said Everard Flynn, a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 117: granting an increase of pension to Frederick Augustin. 25 Stat. 1040 1888-04-16 Chapter 117 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 117.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Frederick Augustin.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frederick Augustin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frederick Augustin, late a private in Company I. Twenty-first Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, who was pensioned by certificate numbered forty-five thousand six hundred and twenty-two, and to pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 118: for the relief of Mary Penfield. 25 Stat. 1041 1888-04-16 Chapter 118 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1041

CHAP. 118.—

An Act for the relief of Mary Penfield.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Penfield.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior lie. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Penfield, late a nurse in the United States Army, and that she be granted a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 119: for the relief of John F. Cadwallader. 25 Stat. 1041 1888-04-16 Chapter 119 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 119.—

An Act for the relief of John F. Cadwallader.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John F. Cadwallader.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John F. Cadwallader, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four hundred and sixty-two dollars and seventy-five cents, for services rendered in writing up back records of the district court of the United States for the southern district of Illinois.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 120: for the relief of Joseph Driskill. 25 Stat. 1041 1888-04-16 Chapter 120 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 120.—

An Act for the relief of Joseph Driskill.

April 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Driskill.

Charge of desertion removed.

That Joseph Driskill, late a soldier in Company C, Fifty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, be. and he is hereby, relieved from all charges of desertion or of giving aid and comfort to the enemy during the late war of the rebellion, and that the Commissioner of Pensions be, and he is hereby, authorized to reopen said application of said Joseph Driskill for pension, and that he ignore the aforesaid charges of misconduct against said Driskill, so that they be not used against him.

Approved, April 16, 1888.

Chap. 122: for the relief of Robert Johnston, of the State of New York. 25 Stat. 1041 1888-04-17 Chapter 122 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 122.—

An Act for the relief of Robert Johnston, of the State of New York.

April 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert Johnston.

Political disabilities removed.

That Robert Johnston, of the State of New York, is hereby relieved of all political disabilities imposed upon him by the third section of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Approved, April 17, 1888.

Chap. 130: granting a pension to Ida B. Linthicum. 25 Stat. 1041 1888-04-19 Chapter 130 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 130.—

An Act granting a pension to Ida B. Linthicum.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ida B. Linthicum.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ida B. Linthicum, of Quincy. Illinois, daughter of John D. Linthicum, deceased, late a private in the One hundred and eighteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 131: granting a pension to Jane Thomas. 25 Stat. 1042 1888-04-19 Chapter 131 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1042

CHAP. 131.—

An Act granting a pension to Jane Thomas.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane Thomas.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Jane Thomas, of Dubuque, Iowa, an Army nurse, widow of Lewis A. Thomas, late quartermaster-sergeant of the Forty-sixth Regiment Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 132: granting a pension to G. W. Burkhart. 25 Stat. 1042 1888-04-19 Chapter 132 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 132.—

An Act granting a pension to G. W. Burkhart.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

G. W. Burkhart.

Pension.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 133: granting a pension to Thomas H. Aulls. 25 Stat. 1042 1888-04-19 Chapter 133 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 133.—

An Act granting a pension to Thomas H. Aulls.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas H. Aulls.

Pension.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 134: granting a pension to Eliza J. Currier. 25 Stat. 1042 1888-04-19 Chapter 134 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 134.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza J. Currier.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza J. Currier.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Eliza J. Currier, widow of Joseph H. Currier, late a private of Company B, Third Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers, at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 135: granting a pension to Emily B. Newell. 25 Stat. 1042 1888-04-19 Chapter 135 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 135.—

An Act granting a pension to Emily B. Newell.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emily B. Newell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Emily B. Newell, widow of Nathan F. Newell, late of Company A, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, on the pension-roll at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 136: granting a pension to Marble H. Baird. 25 Stat. 1043 1888-04-19 Chapter 136 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1043

CHAP. 136.—

An Act granting a pension to Marble H. Baird.

April 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Marble H. Baird.

Pension.

Approved, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 138: granting a pension to Charlotte Broad. 25 Stat. 1043 1888-04-20 Chapter 138 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 138.—

An Act granting a pension to Charlotte Broad.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte Broad.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charlotte Broad, of Troy, Maine, foster mother of Frederick H. Leary late of Company I. Second Regiment of Maine Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 139: granting a pension to Sarah E. Pribble. 25 Stat. 1043 1888-04-20 Chapter 139 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 139.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah E. Pribble.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah E. Pribble.

Pension.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 140: granting a pension to Isaiah G. Mayo. 25 Stat. 1043 1888-04-20 Chapter 140 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 140.—

An Act granting a pension to Isaiah G. Mayo.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaiah G. Mayo.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Isaiah G. Mayo, late of the United States Sanitary Commission service, the rating to be the same as allowed for similar disability to an enlisted man in the United States military service.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 141: granting a pension to Julia Stokes. 25 Stat. 1043 1888-04-20 Chapter 141 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 141.—

An Act granting a pension to Julia Stokes.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julia Stokes.

Pension.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 142: granting a pension to Charlotte T. Clark. 25 Stat. 1044 1888-04-20 Chapter 142 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1044

CHAP. 142.—

An Act granting a pension to Charlotte T. Clark.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte T. Clark.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Charlotte T. Clark, widow of Bela T. Clark late captain Company D. Forty-second Regiment Illinois Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 143: granting a pension to Mahala Robbins. 25 Stat. 1044 1888-04-20 Chapter 143 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 143.—

An Act granting a pension to Mahala Robbins.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mahala Robbins.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, instructed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mahala Robbins. of Keokuk. Iowa, dependent mother of Caleb Hamone, otherwise known as Caleb Hammond, deceased, late a private in Company H. Fifty-sixth Regiment of United States Colored Troops, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 144: granting a pension to Mrs Hannah F. Brock. 25 Stat. 1044 1888-04-20 Chapter 144 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 144.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Hannah F. Brock.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah F. Brock.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of Mrs Hannah F. Brock, dependent stepmother of John M. Brock, deceased, late a private in Company H. Thirteenth Regiment Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers and pay her a pension of twelve dollars a month.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 145: granting a pension to John Bisbey. 25 Stat. 1044 1888-04-20 Chapter 145 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 145.—

An Act granting a pension to John Bisbey.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Bisbey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of John Bisbey. late a sergeant of Company B. Twenty-third Illinois Volunteers, and that he be granted a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 146: granting a pension to Julia A. Griffen. 25 Stat. 1044 1888-04-20 Chapter 146 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 146.—

An Act granting a pension to Julia A. Griffen.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julia A. Griffen.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Julia A. Griffen, and pay her a pension of eighteen dollars per month, for services as nurse in the late war of the rebellion.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 147: granting a pension to Mary Dull. 25 Stat. 1045 1888-04-20 Chapter 147 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1045

CHAP. 147.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Dull.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Dull.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and lie is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Mary Dull, late nurse of Ninety-seventh Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, and pay her a pension of sixteen dollars per month.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 148: granting a pension to Mrs. Martha M. Bagley. 25 Stat. 1045 1888-04-20 Chapter 148 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 148.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Martha M. Bagley.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha M. Bagley.

Pension.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 149: granting a pension to Albert Nevin. 25 Stat. 1045 1888-04-20 Chapter 149 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 149.—

An Act granting a pension to Albert Nevin.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert Nevin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Albert Nevin, late a private in Company K, Ninety-second New York Volunteers, upon the pension-roll at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the twenty-five dollars per month heretofore allowed him, the said increase of pension to commence from the passage of this act, subject to the limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 150: granting a pension to Mrs. Delilah Agard. 25 Stat. 1045 1888-04-20 Chapter 150 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 150.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Delilah Agard.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Delilah Agard.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Delilah Agard, widow of George Agard, late a private in Company B, One hundred and fourteenth Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers,

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 151: granting an increase of pension to Mary K. Taylor. 25 Stat. 1045 1888-04-20 Chapter 151 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 151.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Mary K. Taylor.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary K. Taylor.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name Mary K. Taylor, widow of George W. Taylor, late a brigadier-general in the United States Army, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the amount now received by her under the law.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 152: for the relief of R. S. Stanley, postmaster at Booneville, Mississippi. 25 Stat. 1046 1888-04-20 Chapter 152 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1046

CHAP. 152.—

An Act for the relief of R. S. Stanley, postmaster at Booneville, Mississippi.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

R. S. Stanley.

Payment to.

That the sum of eighty-eight dollars be paid to R. S. Stanley, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, on account of money sent from the post-office at Booneville. Mississippi, in a registered-package envelope, to the postmaster at Saint Louis, Missouri, and which was burned en route from Booneville. Mississippi, to Saint Louis, Missouri.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 153: granting a pension to Emma R. Johnson. 25 Stat. 1046 1888-04-20 Chapter 153 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 153.—

An Act granting a pension to Emma R. Johnson.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emma R. Johnson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emma R. Johnson, minor child of William Johnson, late private in Company E, Seventh Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 154: to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to convey to Anson Rudd, of the State of Colorado, certain real estate in the county of Fremont, in said State. 25 Stat. 1046 1888-04-20 Chapter 154 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 154.—

An Act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to convey to Anson Rudd, of the State of Colorado, certain real estate in the county of Fremont, in said State.

April 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anson Rudd.

Certain land in Colorado conveyed to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized without consideration, to make, execute, and deliver all needful instruments conveying and transferring all the right, title, and interests of the United States in and to a certain tract of hind situate in the county of Fremont and State of Colorado to Anson Rudd, of Colorado; the tract of land above described being the same tract which Anson Rudd and Harriet Rudd, his wife, conveyed to the United States by general warranty deed, without consideration, dated March twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section thirty-two. township eighteen south, range seventy west; thence east one hundred rods; thence south forty rods; thence west one hundred rods; thence north forty rods, to beginning, containing twenty-five acres.

Approved, April 20, 1888.

Chap. 156: for the relief of Julia A. Darrell. 25 Stat. 1046 1888-04-23 Chapter 156 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 156.—

An Act for the relief of Julia A. Darrell.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julia A. Darrell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Julia A. Darrell, the dependent mother of William Burr Darrell, late of the United States ship Albany, which sailed from New York in June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, and was never heard from afterwards.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 157: granting an increase of pension to Henry B. Shaw. 25 Stat. 1047 1888-04-23 Chapter 157 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1047

CHAP. 157.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Henry B. Shaw.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry B. Shaw.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Henry B. Shaw, late a member of Company I. Third Iowa Infantry, to forty-five dollars per month, and pay him such increased pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 158: granting a pension to minor children of William Clark. 25 Stat. 1047 1888-04-23 Chapter 158 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 158.—

An Act granting a pension to minor children of William Clark.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Clark.

Pension to minor children.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law, the minor children of William Clark, late a private in Company C, of the Fortieth Regiment of Indiana.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 159: for the relief of Elvira Cooper. 25 Stat. 1047 1888-04-23 Chapter 159 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 159.—

An Act for the relief of Elvira Cooper.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elvira Cooper.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Elvira Cooper, foster mother of Eugene H. Cooper, deceased, late of Company G. One hundred and forty-second New York Volunteers, and of Company B, One hundred and sixty-ninth New York Volunteers, subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 160: granting a pension to Catharine Maxwell. 25 Stat. 1047 1888-04-23 Chapter 160 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 160.—

An Act granting a pension to Catharine Maxwell.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catherine Maxwell.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 161: granting a pension to James A. Haley. 25 Stat. 1047 1888-04-23 Chapter 161 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 161.—

An Act granting a pension to James A. Haley.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James A. Haley.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 162: to increase the pension of Mrs. Eliza B, Anderson. 25 Stat. 1048 1888-04-23 Chapter 162 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1048

CHAP. 162.—

An Act to increase the pension of Mrs. Eliza B, Anderson.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza B. Anderson.Pension increased.

Vol. 20 p.594.

That Eliza B. Anderson, widow of the late Robert Anderson, a brigadier-general of the United States Army, shall be paid, from the passage of this act, a pension of One hundred dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now paid to her.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 163: granting a pension to Miles S. Scribner. 25 Stat. 1048 1888-04-23 Chapter 163 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 163.—

An Act granting a pension to Miles S. Scribner.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Miles S. Scribner.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 164: to grant a pension to Joab M. Haley. 25 Stat. 1048 1888-04-23 Chapter 164 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 164.—

An Act to grant a pension to Joab M. Haley.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joab M. Haley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, and hereby directed, to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joab M. Haley, late a first lieutenant of Company E. Tenth Iowa Regiment of Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 165: for the relief of Judith Plummer. 25 Stat. 1048 1888-04-23 Chapter 165 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 165.—

An Act for the relief of Judith Plummer.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Judith Plummer.

Pension.

That the name of Judith Plummer, of Washington, District of Columbia, who, during the late war, was a nurse under Dorothy Dix, be. and hereby is, placed on the pension-roll of the United States at the rate of twelve dollars per month, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 166: granting a pension to Alonzo Higley. 25 Stat. 1048 1888-04-23 Chapter 166 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 166.—

An Act granting a pension to Alonzo Higley.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alonzo Higley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll, the name of Alonzo Higley, formerly of the Tenth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 167: granting an increase of pension to John Rowe. 25 Stat. 1049 1888-04-23 Chapter 167 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1049

CHAP. 167.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to John Rowe.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Rowe.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of John Rowe, late a private in Company G, Eleventh Wisconsin Volunteers so as to include disability from kidney disease.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 168: for the relief of Mary M. Strong. 25 Stat. 1049 1888-04-23 Chapter 168 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 168.—

An Act for the relief of Mary M. Strong.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary M. Strong.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary M. Strong, widow of Thomas J. Strong, late lieutenant-colonel of the Sixteenth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, and to pay her such pension as is provided by law.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 169: for the relief of Alonzo Alden. 25 Stat. 1049 1888-04-23 Chapter 169 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 169.—

An Act for the relief of Alonzo Alden.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alonzo Alden.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to increase the pension of Alonzo Alden, late colonel of the One hundred and sixty-ninth Regiment New York Volunteers and brevet brigadier-general, from fifty dollars to seventy-two dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 170: to increase the pension of James Woody. 25 Stat. 1049 1888-04-23 Chapter 170 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 170.—

An Act to increase the pension of James Woody.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Woody.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of James Woody, of Grant’s Pass, Oregon, formerly of the Forty-third Regiment Regular Army, in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, to thirty dollars per month, in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 171: for the relief of Kelsey Curtis. 25 Stat. 1049 1888-04-23 Chapter 171 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 171.—

An Act for the relief of Kelsey Curtis.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kelsey Curtis.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 172: granting a pension to James M. Berry. 25 Stat. 1050 1888-04-23 Chapter 172 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1050

CHAP. 172.—

An Act granting a pension to James M. Berry.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James M. Berry.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James M. Berry, the father of John H. Berry, late of Company D. One hundred and twenty-sixth Regiment of Illinois Infantry, and Robert L. Berry, late of Company C, One hundred and forty-third Regiment of Illinois Infantry.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 173: to increase the pension of Maxwell Carroll. 25 Stat. 1050 1888-04-23 Chapter 173 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 173.—

An Act to increase the pension of Maxwell Carroll.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maxwell Carroll.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Maxwell Carroll, late first lieutenant of Company B. First Virginia Cavalry, from twenty-four dollars per month to the amount allowed by law for the loss of a limb above the knee.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 174: to pension Emily Goodall. 25 Stat. 1050 1888-04-23 Chapter 174 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 174.—

An Act to pension Emily Goodall.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emily Goodall.

Pension.

Vol. 21, p. 610.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emily Goodall, widow of Robert S. Goodall, who was pensioned by act of Congress approved February twenty-sixth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-one

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 175: granting a pension to Harriet V. Stockton. 25 Stat. 1050 1888-04-23 Chapter 175 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 175.—

An Act granting a pension to Harriet V. Stockton.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harriet V. Stockton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place the name of Harriet V. Stockton on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws of the United States, as the widow of John S. Stockton, deceased, as a soldier in Company C. First Kentucky Cavalry, in the war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one to eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 176: granting a pension to Laura D. Pierce. 25 Stat. 1050 1888-04-23 Chapter 176 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 176.—

An Act granting a pension to Laura D. Pierce.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Laura D. Pierce.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Laura D. Pierce, widow of Artemus Pierce of Company E. Fifteenth Vermont Volunteers.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 177: granting a pension to Mary J. Francis. 25 Stat. 1051 1888-04-23 Chapter 177 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1051

CHAP. 177.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary J. Francis.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary J. Francis.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 178: granting a pension to Lizzie F. Reed. 25 Stat. 1051 1888-04-23 Chapter 178 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 178.—

An Act granting a pension to Lizzie F. Reed.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lizzie F. Reed.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 179: to grant a pension to Squire Admire 25 Stat. 1051 1888-04-23 Chapter 179 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 179.—

An Act to grant a pension to Squire Admire

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Squire Admire.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 180: granting a pension to Thomas J. Parker. 25 Stat. 1051 1888-04-23 Chapter 180 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 180.—

An Act granting a pension to Thomas J. Parker.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas J. Parker.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Thomas J. Parker, late of Company A. Fourth Regiment Michigan Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 181: granting a pension to Clara M. Flanders. 25 Stat. 1051 1888-04-23 Chapter 181 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 181.—

An Act granting a pension to Clara M. Flanders.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clara M. Flanders.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 182: granting a pension to David Johnson. 25 Stat. 1052 1888-04-23 Chapter 182 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1052

CHAP. 182.—

An Act granting a pension to David Johnson.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Johnson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions of the pension laws, the name of David Johnson, of Virginia, Illinois, late a member of Company C, First North Carolina Regiment of Volunteers.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 183: granting a pension to Elizabeth Buffington. 25 Stat. 1052 1888-04-23 Chapter 183 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 183.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth Buffington.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza both Buffington.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Elizabeth Bullington, dependent mother of George Merrill, late of Company I. Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, now deceased, subject to the limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 184: granting a pension to Elizabeth J. Hascall. 25 Stat. 1052 1888-04-23 Chapter 184 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 184.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth J. Hascall.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth J. Hascall.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth J. Hascall, widow of Bailey Hascall. late acting assistant paymaster of the United States Navy, during the late war of the rebellion.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 185: to increase the pension of Nancy Rains, the oldest Revolutionary pensioner on the rolls, she being ninety-six years of age. 25 Stat. 1052 1888-04-23 Chapter 185 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 185.—

An Act to increase the pension of Nancy Rains, the oldest Revolutionary pensioner on the rolls, she being ninety-six years of age.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy Rains.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Nancy Rains, widow of John Rains, deceased, late a Revolutionary soldier, to thirty dollars per month, she being the oldest pensioner on the Revolutionary rolls, to wit, ninety-six years next June. She now is drawing eight dollars per month, she being poor and dependent entirely on her pension for her support and care; that the same commence from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 186: granting a pension to Nancy O. Gray. 25 Stat. 1052 1888-04-23 Chapter 186 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 186.—

An Act granting a pension to Nancy O. Gray.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy O. Gray.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 187: granting a pension to Leora E. Gear. 25 Stat. 1053 1888-04-23 Chapter 187 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1053

CHAP. 187.—

An Act granting a pension to Leora E. Gear.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leora E. Gear.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Mrs Leora E. Gear, widow of Richard Gear, late a private in Company G, Twentieth Regiment Iowa Volunteers, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 188: for the relief of Mary E. Hawn, widow of Emanuel R. Hawn, late surgeon of the Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, deceased. 25 Stat. 1053 1888-04-23 Chapter 188 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 188.—

An Act for the relief of Mary E. Hawn, widow of Emanuel R. Hawn, late surgeon of the Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, deceased.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary E. Hawn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary E. Hawn, widow of Emanuel R. Hawn, late surgeon of the Forty-ninth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 189: granting a pension to Margaret E. Graves. 25 Stat. 1053 1888-04-23 Chapter 189 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 189.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret E. Graves.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret E. Graves.

Pension.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 190: for the relief of Cynthia J. Leroy. 25 Stat. 1053 1888-04-23 Chapter 190 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 190.—

An Act for the relief of Cynthia J. Leroy.

April 23, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cynthia J. Leroy.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name Cynthia J. Leroy, the invalid daughter of Abraham Leroy, late a private of Company B. Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and pay said daughter a pension of eighteen dollars per month for and during her natural life.

Approved, April 23, 1888.

Chap. 195: granting a pension to Mary Martin. 25 Stat. 1053 1888-04-24 Chapter 195 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 195.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Martin.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Martin.

Pension.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 196: granting a pension to Eliza Summers. 25 Stat. 1054 1888-04-24 Chapter 196 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1054

CHAP. 196.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza Summers.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Summers.

Pension.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 197: granting a pension to James D. Whaley. 25 Stat. 1054 1888-04-24 Chapter 197 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 197.—

An Act granting a pension to James D. Whaley.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James D. Whaley.

Pension.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 198: granting a pension to Christopher Wisemiller. 25 Stat. 1054 1888-04-24 Chapter 198 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 198.—

An Act granting a pension to Christopher Wisemiller.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Christopher Wise-miller.

Pension.

Approved, April 24, 1888.

Chap. 199: to restore to the pension-roll the name of Isaac Dilley. 25 Stat. 1054 1888-04-24 Chapter 199 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 199.—

An Act to restore to the pension-roll the name of Isaac Dilley.

April 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaac Dilley.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to restore to the pension-roll the name of Isaac Dilley, late of Company H, One hundred and thirtieth Indiana Infantry Volunteers.

Received by the President, April 12, 1888.

Chap. 200: for the relief of Mrs. Betsey Winterbottom. 25 Stat. 1054 1888-04-25 Chapter 200 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 200.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs. Betsey Winterbottom.

April 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Betsey Winterbottom.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls, subject to the restrictions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Betsey Winterbottom, widow of John Winterbottom, late of Company A, Twenty-seventh Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, April 25, 1888.

Chap. 201: to grant pension to Oscar F. Carpenter, Eleventh Independent Battery of Ohio Light Artillery. 25 Stat. 1055 1888-04-25 Chapter 201 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1055

CHAP. 201.—

An Act to grant pension to Oscar F. Carpenter, Eleventh Independent Battery of Ohio Light Artillery.

April 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oscar F. Carpenter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the restrictions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Oscar F. Carpenter, late of the Eleventh Independent Battery of Ohio Light Artillery, for a wound of the right leg, accidentally inflicted in camp in December, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, by a pistol in the hands of a comrade.

Approved, April 25, 1888.

Chap. 202: granting a pension to Helen M. Randolph. 25 Stat. 1055 1888-04-25 Chapter 202 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 202.—

An Act granting a pension to Helen M. Randolph.

April 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Helen M. Randolph.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Helen M. Randolph, widow of John S. Randolph, late of Company I, Thirty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteers, and of Company G, One hundred and eighty-ninth Regiment New York Volunteers.

Approved, April 25, 1888.

Chap. 203: granting a pension to William O. Doyel. 25 Stat. 1055 1888-04-25 Chapter 203 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 203.—

An Act granting a pension to William O. Doyel.

April 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William O. Doyel.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William O. Doyel. dependent son of Richard G. Doyel. late a private in Company C. Twenty-third Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers, and pay him a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, April 25, 1888.

Chap. 205: for the relief of Samuel A. B. Woodford. 25 Stat. 1055 1888-04-27 Chapter 205 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 205.—

An Act for the relief of Samuel A. B. Woodford.

April 27, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel A. B. Wood-ford.

That the claim of Samuel A. B. Woodford, of Clark County, Kentucky, for the value of seventy-five barrels of whisky, taken from him by order of General Samuel D. Sturgis, in April, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, be referred to the Secretary of War, to find and determine whether

Secretary of War to determine claim.

or not the United States received the benefit of said whisky, and if he shall find that said whisky was taken for the benefit of the United States, (and that said claimant was loyal to the United States during the late civil war) to determine and award to the claimant the value of the whisky so taken; and that the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay the sum so awarded, if any, to said Woodford. And that a sufficient sum be, and is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,

Appropriation.

for the payment thereof.

Approved, April 27, 1888.

Chap. 215: granting a pension to Henry B. Very. 25 Stat. 1056 1888-05-01 Chapter 215 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1056

CHAP. 215.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry B. Very.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry B. Very.

Pension.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 216: granting a pension to Mrs. Arabella Coddington. 25 Stat. 1056 1888-05-01 Chapter 216 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 216.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Arabella Coddington.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arabella Coddington.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, the name of Mrs. Arabella Coddington, widow of E. H. Coddington, late captain of Company H. Forty-fifth Regiment of Iowa Infantry Volunteers, in lieu of the pension she now receives.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 217: granting a pension to Henry Stafford. 25 Stat. 1056 1888-05-01 Chapter 217 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 217.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry Stafford.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Stafford.

Pension.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 218: granting a pension to Olive Wallace. 25 Stat. 1056 1888-05-01 Chapter 218 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 218.—

An Act granting a pension to Olive Wallace.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Olive Wallace.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be hereby authorized and directed to put upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Olive Wallace, formerly Olive Burbank, mother of Charles H. Burbank, late of Company C, Third Regiment Vermont Volunteers. on account of whose death pension certificate number sixty-eight thousand eight hundred was heretofore issued to her as dependent mother, but vacated on account of subsequent marriage.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 219: granting a pension to Mehitable Wheelock. 25 Stat. 1056 1888-05-01 Chapter 219 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 219.—

An Act granting a pension to Mehitable Wheelock.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mehitable Wheelock.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place upon the pension-list, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws, the name of Mehitable Wheelock, widow of Jacob E. Wheelock, late of Company C, First Vermont Cavalry.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 220: granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Emily M. Wyman. 25 Stat. 1057 1888-05-01 Chapter 220 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1057

CHAP. 220.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Emily M. Wyman.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emily M. Wyman.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emily M. Wyman, widow of the late Rear-Admiral Robert H. Wyman. United States Navy, and pay her a pension, from and after the passage of this act, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of her present pension.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 221: granting a pension to Theodore Gardner. 25 Stat. 1057 1888-05-01 Chapter 221 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 221.—

An Act granting a pension to Theodore Gardner.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theodore Gardner.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Theodore Gardner, late sergeant First Battery Kansas Volunteers, at the rate of seventeen dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he now receives.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 222: granting a pension to William F. Randolph. 25 Stat. 1057 1888-05-01 Chapter 222 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 222.—

An Act granting a pension to William F. Randolph.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William F. Randolph.

Pension.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 223: granting a pension to Mary Robinson. 25 Stat. 1057 1888-05-01 Chapter 223 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 223.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Robinson.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Robinson.

Pension.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 224: granting an increase of pension to Stephen Thurston. 25 Stat. 1057 1888-05-01 Chapter 224 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 224.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Stephen Thurston.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen Thurston.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to increase the pension of Stephen Thurston, of Belfast, Maine, late a private in company G. First Regiment of Maine Volunteers, at the rate of forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, May 1, 1888.

Chap. 225: granting a pension to Abbie M. Hay. 25 Stat. 1058 1888-05-01 Chapter 225 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1058

CHAP. 225.—

An Act granting a pension to Abbie M. Hay.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abbie M. Hay.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior he. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Abbie M. Hay, widow of Thomas H. Hay, late a captain in the United States Army.

Received by the President, April 19, 1888.

Chap. 226: for the relief of Thomas S. Hopkins, late of Company C, Sixteenth Maine Volunteers. 25 Stat. 1058 1888-05-01 Chapter 226 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 226.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas S. Hopkins, late of Company C, Sixteenth Maine Volunteers.

May 1, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas S. Hopkins.

Pension and arrears.

That Thomas S. Hopkins, late a private in Company C, Sixteenth Maine Volunteers, now on the pension-roll, be, and he is hereby, exempted, by reason of mental incapacity, from the limitation prescribed in section two of the act of Congress approved March third, eighteen hundred and

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seventy-nine, entitled “An act making appropriations for the payment of the arrears of pensions granted by act of Congress approved January twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, and for other purposes, and he shall be entitled to, and there shall be paid to him, the same rate of pension, and the same arrears thereof, as if his application for a pension had been filed with and allowed by the Commissioner of Pensions prior to June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty.

Received by the President, April 19, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval. and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 228: for the relief of George F. Chilton. 25 Stat. 1058 1888-05-02 Chapter 228 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 228.—

An Act for the relief of George F. Chilton.

May 2, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George F. Chilton.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to George F. Chilton, of Eminence, Missouri, the sum of one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents, for services as mail contractor on mail-route numbered twenty-eight thousand six hundred and twenty, from Van Buren, Missouri, to Eminence. Missouri, between May second, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and November fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, in addition to the amount already paid him for such service.

Approved, May 2, 1888.

Chap. 229: for the relief of Horatio R. Maryman. 25 Stat. 1059 1888-05-07 Chapter 229 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1059

CHAP. 229.—

An Act for the relief of Horatio R. Maryman.

May 7, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Horatio R. Maryman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Horatio R. Maryman, of the District of Columbia, father of Richard A. Maryman, late of Company B, Thirteenth Regiment New York Volunteers.

Approved, May 7, 1888.

Chap. 236: to increase the pension of James Coey. 25 Stat. 1059 1888-05-09 Chapter 236 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 236.—

An Act to increase the pension of James Coey.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Coey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized to increase the pension of James Coey, late major of the One hundred and forty-seventh Regiment of New York Volunteers, and pay him at the rate of forty-five dollars per month in lieu of the pension now paid to him.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 237: granting a pension to George Schneider. 25 Stat. 1059 1888-05-09 Chapter 237 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 237.—

An Act granting a pension to George Schneider.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George Schneider.

Pension.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 238: for the relief of J. A. Wilson. 25 Stat. 1059 1888-05-09 Chapter 238 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 238.—

An Act for the relief of J. A. Wilson.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. A. Wilson.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to J. A. Wilson the sum of forty-two dollars and sixty-five cents, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, on account of the robbing of the mail and the loss of registered letters for that sum, the robber being subsequently arrested, tried, and convicted.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 239: for the relief of John C. Adams, administrator of Joseph Adams, deceased. 25 Stat. 1059 1888-05-09 Chapter 239 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 239.—

An Act for the relief of John C. Adams, administrator of Joseph Adams, deceased.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Adams.

Payment to administrator of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John C. Adams, administrator of the estate of Joseph Adams, deceased, the sum of four thousand four hundred and thirty-five dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for stores and supplies taken by and furnished to the Army of the United States during the late rebellion.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 240: for the relief of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. 25 Stat. 1060 1888-05-09 Chapter 240 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1060

CHAP. 240.—

An Act for the relief of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama.

Relief of.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to relieve the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Auburn. Alabama, from all money responsibility for so much of the ordnance and ordnance stores issued to said college under its bond dated February ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, as was destroyed by fire on June twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 241: granting a pension to George P. Stone. 25 Stat. 1060 1888-05-09 Chapter 241 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 241.—

An Act granting a pension to George P. Stone.

May 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George P. Stone.

Pension.

Approved, May 9, 1888.

Chap. 254: for the relief of Benjamin M. Simpson. 25 Stat. 1060 1888-05-14 Chapter 254 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 254.—

An Act for the relief of Benjamin M. Simpson.

May 14, 1888.

Whereas, a Revolutionary bounty-land scrip numbered seventy-two

Preamble.

hundred and sixty-nine, for eighty acres, founded on Virginia military warrant, the property of Benjamin M. Simpson, is alleged to have been lost or mislaid by an officer of the General Land Office while said scrip was in the custody of the General Land Office: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Benjamin M. Simpson.

Revolutionary bounty-land scrip to.

That the Secretary of the Interior, on satisfactory proof of ownership and the loss of said scrip, and that said scrip was lost or mislaid by an officer of the General Land Office, or by an employee of said office, be hereby authorized and directed to reissue and deliver to Benjamin M. Simpson a Revolutionary bounty-land scrip for eighty acres of land.

Approved, May 14, 1888.

Chap. 256: for the relief of William P. Gorsuch. 25 Stat. 1060 1888-05-15 Chapter 256 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 256.—

An Act for the relief of William P. Gorsuch.

May 15, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William P. Gorsuch.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, directed to pay William P. Gorsuch, of Carroll county, Maryland, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred dollars, the amount paid by him for commutation, he having been drafted into the military service of the United States after he had arrived at the age of forty-five years.

Approved, May 15, 1888.

Chap. 258: granting a pension to Reuben Brownmiller. 25 Stat. 1061 1888-05-16 Chapter 258 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1061

CHAP. 258.—

An Act granting a pension to Reuben Brownmiller.

May 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Reuben Brownmiller.

Pension.

Approved, May 16, 1888.

Chap. 259: granting an increase of pension to Charles F. Allgower. 25 Stat. 1061 1888-05-16 Chapter 259 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 259.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Charles F. Allgower.

May 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles F. Allgower.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles F. Allgower. late captain of Company I, Seventy-seventh United States Colored Troops, at the rate of seventy-two dollars a month in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, May 16, 1888.

Chap. 260: granting a pension to guardian of Enos J. Searles, of Clermont County, Ohio. 25 Stat. 1061 1888-05-16 Chapter 260 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 260.—

An Act granting a pension to guardian of Enos J. Searles, of Clermont County, Ohio.

May 16, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Enos J. Searles.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Enos J. Searles, of Clermont County, Ohio, late private Company L. Fifth Ohio Cavalry, and pay to his legally constituted guardian for him a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, May 16, 1888.

Chap. 262: for the relief of T. J. Edwards, administrator of David Edwards, deceased. 25 Stat. 1061 1888-05-17 Chapter 262 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 262.—

An Act for the relief of T. J. Edwards, administrator of David Edwards, deceased.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Edwards.

Payment to administrator of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to T. J. Edwards, as administrator of the estate of David Edwards, deceased, late of Jackson county, Ohio, the sum of two hundred and twenty-five dollars, for the balance due the said David Edwards, deceased, for property taken by the United States Army, in eighteen hundred and sixty-two, as appears in his claim filed in eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, in the Quartermaster-General’s Office, numbered two hundred and one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, and referred to the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement, numbered fifty-nine thousand one hundred and forty-eight.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 263: granting a pension to John H. Sayers. 25 Stat. 1062 1888-05-17 Chapter 263 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1062

CHAP. 263.—

An Act granting a pension to John H. Sayers.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John H. Sayers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John H. Sayers, late captain of Company H, Twenty-sixth Regiment of Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and that he be allowed and paid a pension according to his rank, as provided by law.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 264: granting a pension to Catharine Black. 25 Stat. 1062 1888-05-17 Chapter 264 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 264.—

An Act granting a pension to Catharine Black.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Black.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Catharine Black, widow of Patrick W. Black, deceased, late a first lieutenant in Company F. Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers, also captain of Company B, Twenty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 265: granting a pension to Eliza Shreeve 25 Stat. 1062 1888-05-17 Chapter 265 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 265.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza Shreeve

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Shreeve.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place oil the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Eliza Shreeve, widow of Alfred T. Shreeve, late of Company A, Sixth Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 266: granting a pension to Wilhelmina Kuhlmann. 25 Stat. 1062 1888-05-17 Chapter 266 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 266.—

An Act granting a pension to Wilhelmina Kuhlmann.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wilhelmina Kuhlmann.

Pension.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 267: granting a pension to David W. Seely. 25 Stat. 1062 1888-05-17 Chapter 267 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 267.—

An Act granting a pension to David W. Seely.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David W. Seely.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of David W. Seely on the pension-roll, subject to provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 268: granting a pension to Alonzo H. Gregory. 25 Stat. 1063 1888-05-17 Chapter 268 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1063

CHAP. 268.—

An Act granting a pension to Alonzo H. Gregory.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alonzo H. Gregory.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the limitation and restriction, of the pension laws, the name of Alonzo H. Gregory, of Company H, Fifteenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 269: granting a pension to John Kinney. 25 Stat. 1063 1888-05-17 Chapter 269 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 269.—

An Act granting a pension to John Kinney.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Kinney.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of John Kinney, late private Company M. First Regiment Ohio Heavy Artillery, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 270: to pension Lafayette Lakin. 25 Stat. 1063 1888-05-17 Chapter 270 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 270.—

An Act to pension Lafayette Lakin.

May 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lafayette Lakin.

Pension.

Approved, May 17, 1888.

Chap. 271: granting a pension to Joseph Perry. 25 Stat. 1063 1888-05-18 Chapter 271 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 271.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph Perry.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Perry.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Joseph Perry, of Dearborn County, Indiana, late a private in Captain Joseph H. Burkam’s company, Twelfth Regiment of Indiana Militia, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations of the pension laws, the said Joseph Perry having been disabled while in the line of duty in the military service in the late war.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 272: for the relief of Mary McGrath. 25 Stat. 1063 1888-05-18 Chapter 272 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 272.—

An Act for the relief of Mary McGrath.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary McGrath.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary McGrath, dependent mother of Peter McGrath, deceased, late of Company F, Twenty-seventh Regiment Michigan Volunteers.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 273: granting a pension to William B. Johnson. 25 Stat. 1064 1888-05-18 Chapter 273 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1064

CHAP. 273.—

An Act granting a pension to William B. Johnson.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William B. Johnson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitation of law. the name of William B. Johnson, late Company D, Thirty-ninth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 274: granting a pension to Hannah Varquison. 25 Stat. 1064 1888-05-18 Chapter 274 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 274.—

An Act granting a pension to Hannah Varquison.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah Varquison.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitation of law. the name of Hannah Varquison, widow of John M. Varquison, late private in Company A. One hundred and forty-first Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 275: granting a pension to Henry H. Stutsman. 25 Stat. 1064 1888-05-18 Chapter 275 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 275.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry H. Stutsman.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry H. Stutsman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the pension laws, the name of Henry H. Stutsman, late of Company F, Thirteenth Regiment Iowa Volunteers.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 276: for the relief of Martha Gray. 25 Stat. 1064 1888-05-18 Chapter 276 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 276.—

An Act for the relief of Martha Gray.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha Gray.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 277: increasing the pension of Howard S. Abbott. 25 Stat. 1064 1888-05-18 Chapter 277 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 277.—

An Act increasing the pension of Howard S. Abbott.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Howard S. Abbott.

Pension increased.

That the pension of Howard S. Abbott, certificate seventy-three thousand five hundred and twenty-two, late adjutant of the Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, be increased from seventeen dollars to thirty dollars per month, the same to be in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 278: granting an increase of pension to Wilson C. Moles. 25 Stat. 1064 1888-05-18 Chapter 278 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 278.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Wilson C. Moles.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wilson C. Moles.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the amount of pension paid to Wilson C. Moles, late of Company H, 1065 First Ohio Heavy Artillery, from fifty dollars per month to the sum of seventy-two dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 279: granting a pension to Mahala Dexter. 25 Stat. 1065 1888-05-18 Chapter 279 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 279.—

An Act granting a pension to Mahala Dexter.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mahala Dexter.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 280: granting a pension to Rosanna Robey. 25 Stat. 1065 1888-05-18 Chapter 280 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 280.—

An Act granting a pension to Rosanna Robey.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosanna Robey.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 281: to grant a pension to William J. Miller. 25 Stat. 1065 1888-05-18 Chapter 281 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 281.—

An Act to grant a pension to William J. Miller.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William J. Miller.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of William J. Miller, of Salina, Kansas, late a private in Company G, One hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the restrictions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 282: granting a pension to Mary G. Crocker. 25 Stat. 1065 1888-05-18 Chapter 282 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 282.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary G. Crocker.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary G. Crocker.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Mary G. Crocker, widow of George W. Crocker, late of the Seventy-fifth Regiment New York Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 283: granting a pension to Noah S. Cramer. 25 Stat. 1065 1888-05-18 Chapter 283 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 283.—

An Act granting a pension to Noah S. Cramer.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Noah S. Cramer.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 284: granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Smith. 25 Stat. 1066 1888-05-18 Chapter 284 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1066

CHAP. 284.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Smith.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles H. Smith.

Pension increased.

That the present pension of Charles H. Smith, late corporal. Company K. Seventy-sixth New York Volunteers, be increased from thirty-one dollars and twenty-five cents to seventy-two dollars per month, and that the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place his name on the pension-roll at the increased rate above mentioned.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 285: granting a pension to Elizabeth Twigg. 25 Stat. 1066 1888-05-18 Chapter 285 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 285.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth Twigg.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Twigg.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, the name of Elizabeth Twigg, as dependent mother of Henry Twigg, late a member of Company H. Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 286: granting a pension to Mrs. Lepha A. Osborn. 25 Stat. 1066 1888-05-18 Chapter 286 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 286.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Lepha A. Osborn.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lepha A. Osborn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Mrs. Lepha A. Osborn, widow of Henry A. Osborn, late corporal Company C. One hundred and eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. and of Company E. One hundred and twenty-eighth Ohio Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the general pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 287: to increase the pension of David M. Rennoe. 25 Stat. 1066 1888-05-18 Chapter 287 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 287.—

An Act to increase the pension of David M. Rennoe.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David M. Rennoe.

Pension increased.

Vol. 24, p. 817.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of David M. Rennoe, late private in Company H. Twenty-ninth Regiment. Indiana Volunteers, and pay him at the rate of forty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received, and which increase of pension shall be for disability resulting from wounds in left foot, neck, and hand.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 288: for the relief of James M. McKeehan. 25 Stat. 1066 1888-05-18 Chapter 288 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 288.—

An Act for the relief of James M. McKeehan.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James M. McKeehan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to all the limitations and provisions of the pension laws of the United States, the name of James M. McKeehan, late private in Company G, Seventh Kentucky Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 289: granting a pension to Elizabeth Ward. 25 Stat. 1067 1888-05-18 Chapter 289 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1067

CHAP. 289.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth Ward.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Ward.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 290: to pension Peter Clark, Jr. 25 Stat. 1067 1888-05-18 Chapter 290 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 290.—

An Act to pension Peter Clark, Jr.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Peter Clark, jr.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Peter Clark, Junior, of Atchison, Kansas, late of Company H, Second Illinois Light Artillery, subject to the provisions of the general pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 291: granting a pension to Nancy Van Dyne. 25 Stat. 1067 1888-05-18 Chapter 291 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 291.—

An Act granting a pension to Nancy Van Dyne.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy Van Dyne.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Nancy Van Dyne, mother of James B. Van Dyne, who was a private in Company B. Thirty-third New York Volunteers, and late orderly sergeant in Company I, First Regiment New York Veteran Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the of the pension laws.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 292: granting a pension to Aletta V. Quick. 25 Stat. 1067 1888-05-18 Chapter 292 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 292.—

An Act granting a pension to Aletta V. Quick.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aletta V. Quick.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 293: granting a pension to David L. Partlow. 25 Stat. 1067 1888-05-18 Chapter 293 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 293.—

An Act granting a pension to David L. Partlow.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David L. Partlow.

Pension.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 294: granting a pension to John E. Smith. 25 Stat. 1068 1888-05-18 Chapter 294 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1068

CHAP. 294.—

An Act granting a pension to John E. Smith.

May 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John E. Smith.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be placed on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John E. Smith, late a private in Company B, Fifty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, May 18, 1888.

Chap. 296: for the relief of Francis Daniels. 25 Stat. 1068 1888-05-19 Chapter 296 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 296.—

An Act for the relief of Francis Daniels.

May 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Francis Daniels.

Pension.

Received by the President, May 8, 1888.

Chap. 300: for the relief of Thomas H. Norton and James McLean. 25 Stat. 1038 1888-05-21 Chapter 300 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 300.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas H. Norton and James McLean.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas H. Norton and James McLean.

Payment to.

That the sum of three thousand two hundred dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of the funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay Thomas H. Norton and James McLean, being amount of excess paid by them on coal entry numbered one at Del Norte land-office, Colorado, July tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 301: to grant a pension to Mrs. Elvira L. Johnson, widow of Commodore Philip C. Johnson. 25 Stat. 1068 1888-05-21 Chapter 301 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 301.—

An Act to grant a pension to Mrs. Elvira L. Johnson, widow of Commodore Philip C. Johnson.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elvira L. Johnson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to place the name of Mrs, Elvira L. Johnson, widow of Commodore Philip C. Johnson, on the pension-roll, at the rate of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 302: granting a pension to Harriet L. Vaughan. 25 Stat. 1068 1888-05-21 Chapter 302 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 302.—

An Act granting a pension to Harriet L. Vaughan.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harriet L. Vaughan.

Pension.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 303: granting an increase of pension to William Irving. 25 Stat. 1069 1888-05-21 Chapter 303 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1069

CHAP. 303.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to William Irving.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Irving.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Irving, late lieutenant-colonel of the Thirty-eighth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension of forty-nine dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 304: for the relief of Emory R. Seward. 25 Stat. 1069 1888-05-21 Chapter 304 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 304.—

An Act for the relief of Emory R. Seward.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emory R. Seward.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to Emory R. Seward, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of eight thousand one hundred and seventy-tour dollars and seventy-nine cents, for balance due said Seward for work done in removing rock at the entrance of New Rochelle Harbor. State of New York: Provided, If in the judgement of the Chief of

Proviso.

Engineers, the necessities of commerce require the completion of said contract, or any portion of it, there shall in making settlement with the said Emory R. Seward be deducted from the above-named appropriation

Deduction.

such an amount, as in his judgement, it will cost in excess of the sum of six hundred and twenty-five dollars to complete such contract in a manner to meet the necessities of commerce at that point.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 305: for the relief of Merchants’ National Bank, of Poughkeepsie, New York. 25 Stat. 1069 1888-05-21 Chapter 305 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 305.—

An Act for the relief of Merchants’ National Bank, of Poughkeepsie, New York.

May 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Merchants’ National Bank, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

Duplicate bond to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, instructed to issue a duplicate four per centum registered bond for the sum of ten thousand dollars to the Merchants’ National Bank, of Poughkeepsie, New York, and cause the same to be registered on the books of the Treasury in the name of the Merchants’ National Bank, of Poughkeepsie, New York, in lieu of bond numbered ten thousand three hundred and seven, for ten thousand dollars, act of July fourteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy, consols of nineteen hundred and seven, inscribed in the name of the Dutchess County Mutual Insurance Company, and assigned in blank, and lost or destroyed about the twenty-fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty, upon the Merchants’ National Bank of Poughkeepsie, complying with the following conditions: That it file with the Secretary of the Treasury a consent by the Duchess County Mutual Insurance Company to the cancellation of

Cancellation of lost original.

the entry on the books of the Treasury showing it to be the owner of said lost bond ten thousand three hundred and seven, and to the issuing of said duplicate bond and to the payment of interest thereon hereafter to the Merchants’ National Bank, which consent shall be in writing executed and duly acknowledged by the officers of the said insurance company and approved of by the Secretary of the Treasury. That it also execute and file with the Secretary of the Treasury a

Indemnity bond.

bond with sufficient sureties, to be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars, conditioned to save harmless and indemnify the United States from loss or liability 1070 on account of said original bond or the interest accruing thereon, and shall renew said bond, from time to time, as the Secretary of the Treasury or his successors may require, and shall deposit as collateral security to said indemnity bond with the Secretary of the Treasury said duplicate bond, to be held at all times by said Secretary until the liability of the United States upon said original bond shall be extinguished.

Approved, May 21, 1888.

Chap. 311: for the relief of Edward Fitzgerald. 25 Stat. 1070 1888-05-24 Chapter 311 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 311.—

An Act for the relief of Edward Fitzgerald.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward Fitzgerald.

Quartermaster-General to examine claim of.

That the Quartermaster-General of the United States is hereby authorized and directed to examine the claim of the Right Reverend Edward Fitzgerald. Bishop of Little Rock, trustee of the Catholic Church in Arkansas, for timber and fuel belonging to said Church alleged to have been taken by the United States or the armies thereof, at or near Fort Smith in the State of Arkansas, during the war of the rebellion; and he may consider the evidence heretofore taken on said claim, so far as applicable before the Commissioners of Claims and such other legal evidence as may be adduced before him in behalf of said trustee or in behalf of the United States, and shall report the facts to Congress, to be considered with other claims reported by the Quartermaster-General.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 312: for the relief of the estate of Thomas L. Price, deceased. 25 Stat. 1070 1888-05-24 Chapter 312 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 312.—

An Act for the relief of the estate of Thomas L. Price, deceased.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas L. Price.

Credit to be given in accounts of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and hereby is. authorized and directed to credit to Thomas L. Price, of Jefferson City, Missouri, late brigadier-general of United States volunteers, and now deceased, the sum of two thousand dollars, being the amount received at Jefferson City, October seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, of R. O. Warinner, a paymaster in the United States Army, by order of General John C. Fremont, for special public purposes at that post by said Price, then commanding said post, and to release the estate of said Price from any and all liability therefor.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 313: for the relief of the First National Bank of Marion, Iowa. 25 Stat. 2070 1888-05-24 Chapter 313 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 313.—

An Act for the relief of the First National Bank of Marion, Iowa.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

First National Bank of Marion, Iowa.

Payment of lost interest coupons.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars to the First National Bank of Marion. Iowa, as interest from October first, eighteen hundred and eighty, to January first, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, on United States four per centum coupon bonds numbered two hundred and five and twenty-two thousand seven hundred and three, for five hundred dollars each, and numbered sixteen thousand eight hundred and forty-seven, twenty-two thousand one hundred and thirty-six. twenty-two thousand one hundred and thirty-eight, and five thousand four hundred and forty-two, for one thousand dollars each, the coupons representing the interest on said bonds for the period above indicated having 1071 been destroyed while detached from the bonds and in the custody of the United States postal authorities: Provided, however, That a satisfactory

Proviso.

bond of indemnity shall be filed with the Secretary of the

Indemnity bond.

Treasury before said payment shall be made.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 314: for the relief of the heirs of John S. Fillmore, deceased. 25 Stat. 1071 1888-05-24 Chapter 314 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 314.—

An Act for the relief of the heirs of John S. Fillmore, deceased.

May 24, 1888.

Whereas, on the fourteenth day of December, anno Domini

Preamble.

eighteen hundred and sixty-four, John S. Fillmore, then of Denver, Colorado, since deceased, conveyed to the United States of America lots numbered twenty-eight and twenty-nine, in block numbered forty-six in Denver City (east division), per survey of E. D. Boyd, in the then Territory of Colorado, for the purpose and upon the condition that the same should be occupied as a post-office site, which condition has never been in any part performed; Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

John S. Fillmore.

Title to lands in Denver. Colo., released to heirs of.

That all the interests which the United States of America acquired by, through, or under the said deed to the said lots as above described be. and the same is hereby, relinquished to and vested in the persons who by the laws of Colorado would have been entitled thereto at the date of the death of said Fillmore had the said deed never been made, and to their heirs and assigns forever.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 315: for the relief of the heirs of the late Solomon Spitzer. 25 Stat. 1071 1888-05-24 Chapter 315 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 315.—

An Act for the relief of the heirs of the late Solomon Spitzer.

May 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Solomon Spitzer.

Payment to heirs of

That there be, and is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twelve thousand five hundred dollars, to pay to the heirs of Solomon Spitzer the claim of the said Spitzer for the unexpected increase in the work of weighing imports at the port of New York, under his contract with the Secretary of the Treasury, during the year eighteen hundred and seventy-nine.

Approved, May 24, 1888.

Chap. 316: to remove the political disabilities of John Rutledge of South Carolina. 25 Stat. 1071 1888-05-25 Chapter 316 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 316.—

An Act to remove the political disabilities of John Rutledge of South Carolina.

May 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Rutledge.

Political disabilities removed.

That John Rutledge of the State of South Carolina be and he is hereby relieved of all political disabilities imposed upon him by the third section of the fourteenth article of the amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

Approved, May 25, 1888.

Chap. 317: to authorize Commander John W. Philip. United States Navy, to accept a silver pitcher from the Government of the United States of Colombia. 25 Stat. 1071 1888-05-25 Chapter 317 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 317.—

An Act to authorize Commander John W. Philip. United States Navy, to accept a silver pitcher from the Government of the United States of Colombia.

May 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commander John W. Philip. U. S. N.

May accept silver pitcher from Colombian Government.

That Commander John W. Philip. United States Navy. be. and he is hereby, authorized to accept a silver pitcher tendered him by the Government of the United States of Colombia, for services rendered to that Government.

Approved, May 25, 1888.

Chap. 318: to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to complete a contract for the sale of certain real estate to Job Barnard. 25 Stat. 1072 1888-05-25 Chapter 318 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1072

CHAP. 318.—

An Act to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to complete a contract for the sale of certain real estate to Job Barnard.

May 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Job Barnard.

Sale of real estate to, in District of Columbia ratified.

That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized to carry out and complete the contract of sale made by W. Dennison, J. H. Ketcham, and S. L. Phelps, former Commissioners of said District, with Job Barnard, dated June twelfth, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, duly acknowledged and recorded in liber eight hundred and fifty-eight, at folio two hundred and twenty, one of the land records of said District, and that on payment by said purchaser of the money therein agreed to be paid the said Commissioners shall execute and deliver a deed to said purchaser, his heirs or assigns, conveying thereby the title of said District to the real estate described in the said contract.

Approved, May 25, 1888.

Chap. 322: to grant an increase of pension to Frederick Beno. 25 Stat. 1072 1888-05-28 Chapter 322 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 322.—

An Act to grant an increase of pension to Frederick Beno.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frederick Beno.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to increase the pension of Frederick Beno, of East Portland, Oregon, to seventy-two dollars per month.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 323: granting a pension to John Kalbfleisch. 25 Stat. 1072 1888-05-28 Chapter 323 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 323.—

An Act granting a pension to John Kalbfleisch.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Kalbfleisch.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 324: for the relief of Basile Champagne. 25 Stat. 1072 1888-05-28 Chapter 324 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 324.—

An Act for the relief of Basile Champagne.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Basile Champagne.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 325: granting a pension to Melvina Greenwood. 25 Stat. 1072 1888-05-28 Chapter 325 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 325.—

An Act granting a pension to Melvina Greenwood.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Melvina Greenwood.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 326: granting a pension to Amastasia Walter. 25 Stat. 1073 1888-05-28 Chapter 326 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1073

CHAP. 326.—

An Act granting a pension to Amastasia Walter.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Amastasia Walter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and lie is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Amastasia Walter, widow of Peter Walter, late a private of Company G, of the Twenty-sixth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 327: granting a pension to Stephen Singleton. 25 Stat. 1073 1888-05-28 Chapter 327 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 327.—

An Act granting a pension to Stephen Singleton.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen Singleton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, directed to place the name of Stephen Singleton, late a private in Company G, Eighty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 328: granting a pension to James Lucas. 25 Stat. 1073 1888-05-28 Chapter 328 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 328.—

An Act granting a pension to James Lucas.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Lucas.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 329: granting a pension to Emma Von Bernewitz. 25 Stat. 1073 1888-05-28 Chapter 329 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 329.—

An Act granting a pension to Emma Von Bernewitz.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emma Von Bernewitz.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 330: granting a pension to Lemuel R. Rea. 25 Stat. 1073 1888-05-28 Chapter 330 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 330.—

An Act granting a pension to Lemuel R. Rea.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lemuel R. Rea.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 331: granting a pension to William Lemons. 25 Stat. 1074 1888-05-28 Chapter 331 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1074

CHAP. 331.—

An Act granting a pension to William Lemons.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Lemons.

Pension.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 332: authorizing a loan of arms and equipments to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. 25 Stat. 1074 1888-05-28 Chapter 332 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 332.—

An Act authorizing a loan of arms and equipments to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.

Loan of arms, etc., to.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized, under such regulations as he shall deem proper, to loan to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, one hundred and fifty rifles and equipments, belts, bayonets, scabbards, and cartridge-boxes, for use at the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of that company, to be returned in good order on or before the first day of July next.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 333: for the relief of Thomas C. Dickey. 25 Stat. 1074 1888-05-28 Chapter 333 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 333.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas C. Dickey.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas C. Dickey.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to Thomas C. Dickey, late postmaster at Murphy, North Carolina, the sum of two hundred and seventy five dollars, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 334: for the relief of William P. Thorne. 25 Stat. 1074 1888-05-28 Chapter 334 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 334.—

An Act for the relief of William P. Thorne.

May 28, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William P. Thorne.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, directed to pay to William P. Thorne, of Henry County, Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred dollars.

Approved, May 28, 1888.

Chap. 335: for the relief of Henry Brock. 25 Stat. 1074 1888-05-29 Chapter 335 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 335.—

An Act for the relief of Henry Brock.

May 29, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Brock.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Henry Brock, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred and eighty-seven dollars, the same being justly due said Henry Brock for rent of his house, numbered two hundred. New Jersey avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, and damage to the same while it was being occupied under authority of the House of Representatives.

Approved, May 29, 1888.

Chap. 346: for the relief of John C. Weaver. 25 Stat. 1075 1888-06-04 Chapter 346 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1075

CHAP. 346.—

An Act for the relief of John C. Weaver.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John C. Weaver.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John C. Weaver, of Dennison. Clark County, Illinois, the sum of six hundred dollars, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated as compensation tor a substitute furnished the Union Army during the war.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 347: for the relief of the heirs of A. Gates Lee and heirs of B. P. Lee, deceased. 25 Stat. 1075 1888-06-04 Chapter 347 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 347.—

An Act for the relief of the heirs of A. Gates Lee and heirs of B. P. Lee, deceased.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. Gates Lee and B. P. Lee.

Payment to heirs of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the heirs of A. Gates Lee, deceased, of McCracken county, Kentucky, and the heirs of B. P. Lee, deceased, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six hundred and seventy-five dollars, for use and occupation of their mill property by United States troops during the late war.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 348: for the relief of the estate of C. M. Briggs, deceased. 25 Stat. 1075 1888-06-04 Chapter 348 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 348.—

An Act for the relief of the estate of C. M. Briggs, deceased.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

C. M. Briggs.

Court of Claims to hear claim of.

That the Court of Claims is hereby given, subject to the proviso hereinafter mentioned, like jurisdiction to hear and determine the claim of the legal representatives of C. M. Briggs, deceased, for the proceeds of four hundred and fifty-five bales of cotton, now in the Treasury of the United States, alleged to have been owned, in whole or in part, by said Briggs, as is given to said court by the acts of March twelfth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, upon petition to be filed in said court at any time within two years from the passage of this act, any statute of l imitations to the country notwithstanding: Provided, however, That unless the said court

Provisos.

shall, on a preliminary inquiry, find that said Briggs was in fact loyal to the United States Government, and that the assignment to

Loyalty.

him hereinafter mentioned was bona fide, the court shall not have jurisdiction of the case, and the same shall, without further proceedings, be dismissed: And provided further, That if the court shall find that, the alleged assignment from one Morehead to said Briggs, of date

Assignment.

April eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, under which said Briggs claimed said cotton, was intended only as security to said Briggs for indebtedness, and against contingent liabilities assumed by him for said Morehead, judgment shall be rendered for such portion of the proceeds of said cotton as will satisfy the debts and claims of said Briggs, to secure which said assignment was given: Provided, said judgment shall not be paid out of the general fund in the Treasury

Payment.

arising from the sale of captured and abandoned property, but shall be paid out of the special fund charged to and accounted for by Capt. G. L. Fort. Assistant Quartermaster at Memphis, arising from the sale of the two thousand two hundred and nine bales of cotton, received by him, with which claimants cotton was intermingled, said claimant to receive only the proportion which his cotton bears to the net proceeds accounted for by said Fort.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 349: granting a pension to Eliza Douglass 25 Stat. 1076 1888-06-04 Chapter 349 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1076

CHAP. 349.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza Douglass

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Douglass.

Pension.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 350: granting an increase of pension to Andrew Franklin, alias McKee. 25 Stat. 1076 1888-06-04 Chapter 350 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 350.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Andrew Franklin, alias McKee.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew Franklin, alias McKee.

Pension increased.

Vol. 23, p. 660.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Andrew Franklin, alias McKee, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving under an act of Congress approved February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 351: granting a pension to Berry Day. 25 Stat. 1076 1888-06-04 Chapter 351 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 351.—

An Act granting a pension to Berry Day.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Berry Day.

Pension.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 352: granting a pension to Mary Gammell. 25 Stat. 1076 1888-06-04 Chapter 352 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 352.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Gammell.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Gammell.

Pension.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 353: granting a pension to Cordelia R. Jones. 25 Stat. 1076 1888-06-04 Chapter 353 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 353.—

An Act granting a pension to Cordelia R. Jones.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cordelia R. Jones.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pensions laws, the name of Cordelia R. Jones, widow of Theodore Jones, a private in Company G, Twenty-eighth Illinois Volunteers.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 354: granting a pension to Harlow B. Hyde. 25 Stat. 1077 1888-06-04 Chapter 354 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1077

CHAP. 354.—

An Act granting a pension to Harlow B. Hyde.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harlow B. Hyde.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension-laws, the name of Harlow B. Hyde, dependent father of George B. Hyde, late a private in Company C, Second Wisconsin Infantry.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 355: granting a pension to George W. Peavey. 25 Stat. 1077 1888-06-04 Chapter 355 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 355.—

An Act granting a pension to George W. Peavey.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Peavey.

Pension.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 356: for the relief of Morgan Rawls. 25 Stat. 1077 1888-06-04 Chapter 356 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 356.—

An Act for the relief of Morgan Rawls.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Morgan Rawls.

Payment to.

That the sum of eight hundred dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay Morgan Rawls, of the State of Georgia, for a dwelling-house taken from the village of Guyton. Georgia, in the latter part of the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five, by order of the United States officer in command at Savannah, Georgia, through mistake for a Confederate building.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 357: authorizing the Secretary of War to place the name of James L. Henderson on the roll of Company B, Sixteenth Kentucky Volunteers. 25 Stat. 1077 1888-06-04 Chapter 357 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 357.—

An Act authorizing the Secretary of War to place the name of James L. Henderson on the roll of Company B, Sixteenth Kentucky Volunteers.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James L. Henderson.

Muster corrected.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of James L. Henderson on the roll of Company B, Sixteenth Kentucky Volunteers, as having been mustered into said company as a private of date December thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, that being the date of his enlistment in said company.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 358: granting a pension to General W. E. Woodruff. 25 Stat. 1077 1888-06-04 Chapter 358 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 358.—

An Act granting a pension to General W. E. Woodruff.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W. E. Woodruff.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior, in recognition of meritorious service, is hereby authorized and directed to place the name of General W. E. Woodruff, of Kentucky, on the pension-roll, at the rate of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 359: for the relief of Thomas J. Taylor. 25 Stat. 1078 1888-06-04 Chapter 359 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1078

CHAP. 359.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas J. Taylor.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas J. Taylor.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of War be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Thomas J. Taylor, out of moneys not otherwise appropriated, the sum of eight hundred and sixty-one dollars, as compensation for services rendered by said Thomas J. Taylor as a scout during the late war of the rebellion, all of said services having been rendered under written instructions of the commanders of the Federal Army commanding the Department of the Tennessee.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 360: granting a pension to Abial G. Chamberlain. 25 Stat. 1078 1888-06-04 Chapter 360 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 360.—

An Act granting a pension to Abial G. Chamberlain.

June 4, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abial G. Chamberlain.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions of the pension laws, the name Abial G. Chamberlain, late Company K. First Massachusetts Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, June 4, 1888.

Chap. 366: For the relief of S. H. Pearce. 25 Stat. 1078 1888-06-06 Chapter 366 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 366.—

An Act For the relief of S. H. Pearce.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

S. H. Pearce.

Payment to.

That the sum of eighty dollars be paid to S. H. Pearce, of Columbia County, Arkansas, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for excess of purchase-money paid by him for certain lands in said county.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 367: for the relief of Thomas A. Osborn. 25 Stat. 1078 1888-06-06 Chapter 367 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 367.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas A. Osborn.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas A. Osborn.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, directed to pay to Thomas A. Osborn, late United States marshal for the district of Kansas, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of eight thousand seven hundred and one dollars and ninety-six cents, on account of the loss of that amount of public funds by the failure of the banking-house of E. H. Gruber and Company, on the sixth day of October, eighteen hundred and sixty-six. the loss being without neglect or fault on the part of said Thomas A. Osborn.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 368: for the relief of John Powers. 25 Stat. 1078 1888-06-06 Chapter 368 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 368.—

An Act for the relief of John Powers.

June 6, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Powers.

Honorable discharge to.

That the Secretary of War be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to remove from the record of John Powers, late a member of Elgin Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, any charge of desertion that may exist against him as a member of said Elgin Battery and issue to him an honorable discharge, as of date November nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

Approved, June 6, 1888.

Chap. 376: granting a pension to George W. Schell. 25 Stat. 1079 1888-06-08 Chapter 376 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1079

CHAP. 376.—

An Act granting a pension to George W. Schell.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Schell.

Pension.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 377: granting a pension to Stephen C. Lobdill. 25 Stat. 1079 1888-06-08 Chapter 377 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 377.—

An Act granting a pension to Stephen C. Lobdill.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen C. Lobdill.

Pension.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 378: granting a pension to Margaret M. Collins. 25 Stat. 1079 1888-06-08 Chapter 378 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 378.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret M. Collins.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret M. Collins.

Pension.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 379: granting a pension to Michael Lane. 25 Stat. 1079 1888-06-08 Chapter 379 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 379.—

An Act granting a pension to Michael Lane.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Michael Lane.

Pension.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 380: granting an increase of pension to John G. Merritt. 25 Stat. 1079 1888-06-08 Chapter 380 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 380.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to John G. Merritt.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John G. Merritt.

Pension Increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of John G. Merritt, late a sergeant of Company K. First Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he now receives.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 381: for the relief of Thomas Jordan. 25 Stat. 1080 1888-06-08 Chapter 381 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1080

CHAP. 381.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas Jordan.

June 8, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Jordan.

Political disabilities removed.

That Thomas Jordan, of the State of New York, is hereby relieved of all political disabilities imposed upon him by the third section of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

Approved, June 8, 1888.

Chap. 386: granting a pension to Mrs Jeannie Stone. 25 Stat. 1080 1888-06-09 Chapter 386 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 386.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Jeannie Stone.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jeannie Stone.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Mrs Jeannie Stone, widow of General Charles P. Stone, a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, at the rate of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 387: for the relief of James B. Mitchell. 25 Stat. 1080 1888-06-09 Chapter 387 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 387.—

An Act for the relief of James B. Mitchell.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James B. Mitchell.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to James B. Mitchell the sum of four hundred and thirty-eight dollars, for services as surveyor of customs at the port of Yorktown, Virginia, from September seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, to January thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 388: for the relief of Douglas Chapman. 25 Stat. 1080 1888-06-09 Chapter 388 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 388.—

An Act for the relief of Douglas Chapman.

June 9, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Douglas Chapman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Douglas Chapman, of Hot Springs County, Arkansas, and late a private in Captain Wheeler’s Company H, of the Third Regiment Infantry, United States Army, in the Seminole war of eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and that he be rated and receive such pension as is provided by the laws of the United States for persons engaged in the military service of the United States in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve.

Approved, June 9, 1888.

Chap. 399: for the relief of B. M. Parish. 25 Stat. 1080 1888-06-18 Chapter 399 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 399.—

An Act for the relief of B. M. Parish.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

B. M. Parish.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to B. M. Parish, of Barren County, Kentucky, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six hundred and thirty-five dollars, for property taken and used during the late war.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 400: for the relief of Mrs P. L. Ward, widow and executrix of William Ward, deceased. 25 Stat. 1081 1888-06-18 Chapter 400 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1081

CHAP. 400.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs P. L. Ward, widow and executrix of William Ward, deceased.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Ward.

Payment to executrix of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and hereby is, directed to pay to P. L. Ward, executrix of William Ward, deceased, of Norfolk, Virginia, the sum of two thousand and seventy-five dollars and thirteen cents, in full satisfaction of all claim for beef and vegetables furnished by the said William Ward to the United States Navy, and in full satisfaction for hay sold to the quartermaster of the United States Army.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 401: for the relief of Joseph B. Burton. 25 Stat. 1081 1888-06-18 Chapter 401 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 401.—

An Act for the relief of Joseph B. Burton.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph B. Burton.

Back pay, etc., to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Joseph B. Burton, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the pay and allowances of a private soldier from July twenty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to June twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, he having served as a private in Company A, Seventy-second Indiana Regiment, and served as aforesaid, deducting therefrom any sum of money heretofore paid him on account of said service.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 402: act for the relief of George E. Oliphant. 25 Stat. 1081 1888-06-18 Chapter 402 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 402.—

An Act act for the relief of George E. Oliphant.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George E. Oliphant.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of George E. Oliphant, late a private in Company I, Seventeenth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 403: for the relief of Charles V. Mesler. 25 Stat. 1081 1888-06-18 Chapter 403 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 403.—

An Act for the relief of Charles V. Mesler.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles V. Mesler.

Credit in accounts of.

That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, in adjusting the accounts of Charles V. Mesler, postmaster at Gasport, in the State of New York, as such postmaster, to allow him a credit of thirty-nine dollars and eighty-eight cents for postal cards, stamps, and envelopes stolen from said Charles V. Messier, at said post-office, on the night of the twenty-fifth or twenty-sixth of April, eighteen hundred and eighty, without any negligence or default on the part of the said postmaster.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 404: to place the name of Casper Seibel on the pension-roll. 25 Stat. 1081 1888-06-18 Chapter 404 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 404.—

An Act to place the name of Casper Seibel on the pension-roll.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Casper Seibel.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1082 the name of Casper Seibel, late of Company G, Fourth Regiment of Kentucky Cavalry, on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 405: to increase the pension of William Clark. 25 Stat. 1082 1888-06-18 Chapter 405 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 405.—

An Act to increase the pension of William Clark.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Clark.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to increase the pension of William Clark, a veteran of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, from sixteen dollars per month, the amount now allowed him, to thirty dollars per month.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 406: granting an increase of pension to Charles F. Ward. 25 Stat. 1082 1888-06-18 Chapter 406 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 406.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Charles F. Ward.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles F. Ward.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Charles F. Ward, formerly of the ship Vermont, United States Navy, a pension of thirty dollars a month from and after the passage of this act, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 407: for the relief of James L. Alsip. 25 Stat. 1082 1888-06-18 Chapter 407 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 407.—

An Act for the relief of James L. Alsip.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James L. Alsip.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to all limitations and provisions of the pension laws of the United States, the name of James L. Alsip, late of Company A, Third Regiment Kentucky Cavalry.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 408: for the relief of Sidney W. Whitelock. 25 Stat. 1082 1888-06-18 Chapter 408 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 408.—

An Act for the relief of Sidney W. Whitelock.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sidney W. Whitelock.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Sidney W. Whitelock, late a private in Company K, Eleventh Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 409: for the relief of Mrs. Clarissa G. Green. 25 Stat. 1082 1888-06-18 Chapter 409 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 409.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs. Clarissa G. Green.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clarissa G. Green.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Clarissa G. Green, dependent mother of James F. Green, late of Company D, One hundred and twenty-ninth New York Volunteer Infantry, afterward the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 410: granting a pension to Mrs. Juliet G. Howe. 25 Stat. 1083 1888-06-18 Chapter 410 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1083

CHAP. 410.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Juliet G. Howe.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Juliet G. Howe.

Pension.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 411: for the relief of Frances Anne Pyne Ricketts. 25 Stat. 1083 1888-06-18 Chapter 411 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 411.—

An Act for the relief of Frances Anne Pyne Ricketts.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frances Anne Pyne Ricketts.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll of the United States the name of Frances Anne Pyne Ricketts, widow of James B. Ricketts, late a major-general in the United States Army, retired, and to pay her a pension of one hundred dollars per month, to take effect from and after the passage of this act, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 412: granting a pension to the infant children of Michael A. Moran. 25 Stat. 1083 1888-06-18 Chapter 412 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 412.—

An Act granting a pension to the infant children of Michael A. Moran.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Michael A. Moran.

Pension to children of.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 413: granting a pension to L. J. McGoffin. 25 Stat. 1083 1888-06-18 Chapter 413 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 413.—

An Act granting a pension to L. J. McGoffin.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

L. J. McGoffin.

Pension.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 414: granting a pension to Mary E. Woodward. 25 Stat. 1083 1888-06-18 Chapter 414 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 414.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary E. Woodward.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary E. Woodward. Pension.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 415: granting a pension to John Linsley. 25 Stat. 1084 1888-06-18 Chapter 415 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1084

CHAP. 415.—

An Act granting a pension to John Linsley.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Linsley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Linsley, father of Robert Harrell, alias Harrid, deceased, late a private in Company E, Eighty-first Regiment of United States Colored Troops.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 416: granting a pension to David Strunk. 25 Stat. 1084 1888-06-18 Chapter 416 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 416.—

An Act granting a pension to David Strunk.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Strunk.

Pension.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 417: granting a pension to Mary M. Sweet. 25 Stat. 1084 1888-06-18 Chapter 417 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 417.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary M. Sweet.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary M. Sweet.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations ct the pension laws, the name of Mary M. Sweet, the widow of George W. Sweet, late a private in Company A, Seventy-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 418: granting a pension to Nellie Palfrey Goodwin. 25 Stat. 1084 1888-06-18 Chapter 418 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 418.—

An Act granting a pension to Nellie Palfrey Goodwin.

June 18, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nellie Palfrey Goodwin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Nellie Palfrey Goodwin, the invalid, dependent, and pauper daughter of William H. Goodwin, late of Company K. Second New Hampshire Volunteers, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, payable to her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, June 18, 1888.

Chap. 424: for the relief of the legal representatives of Mary H. Pike, deceased. 25 Stat. 1084 1888-06-19 Chapter 424 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 424.—

An Act for the relief of the legal representatives of Mary H. Pike, deceased.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary H. Pike.

Payment to legal representatives of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the legal representatives of Mary H. Pike, deceased, late of Little Rock, Arkansas, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of thirty-five dollars, for rent of a building in Little Rock, Arkansas, occupied by the military authorities of the United States, under contract, from October first to October thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and for which vouchers were given her by said authorities.

Approved, June 19, 1888.

Chap. 425: granting a pension to George Park. 25 Stat. 1085 1888-06-19 Chapter 425 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1085

CHAP. 425.—

An Act granting a pension to George Park.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George Park.

Pension.

Received by the President, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 426: granting a pension to John Witham. 25 Stat. 1085 1888-06-19 Chapter 426 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 426.—

An Act granting a pension to John Witham.

June 19, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Witham.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls, subject to all the limitations, restrictions, and provisions of the pension laws of the United States, the name of John Witham, late a member of Company C, Thirteenth Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry.

Received by the President, June 7, 1888.

Chap. 427: increasing the pension of Milton Judd. 25 Stat. 1085 1888-06-20 Chapter 427 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 427.—

An Act increasing the pension of Milton Judd.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Milton Judd.

Pension increased.

That Milton Judd, a pensioner of the United States, a soldier in the late civil war, in Company B, Thirteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, be, and he is hereby, allowed a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of thirty-six dollars per month as now allowed, and that the Secretary of the Interior be requested and directed to place the name of said Judd on the roll of pensions and paid at above rate.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 428: to place the name of Jacob Behr on the pension-roll. 25 Stat. 1085 1888-06-20 Chapter 428 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 428.—

An Act to place the name of Jacob Behr on the pension-roll.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Behr.

Pension.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 429: to place the name of Smith V. Campbell on the pension-roll. 25 Stat. 1086 1888-06-20 Chapter 429 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1086

CHAP. 429.—

An Act to place the name of Smith V. Campbell on the pension-roll.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Smith V. Campbell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, instructed to place the name of Smith V. Campbell, late assistant surgeon of Twenty third Iowa Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws of the United States.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 430: to pension Leah Roark. 25 Stat. 1086 1888-06-20 Chapter 430 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 430.—

An Act to pension Leah Roark.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leah Roark.

Pension.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 431: to increase the pension of Henry T. Bridges. 25 Stat. 1086 1888-06-20 Chapter 431 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 431.—

An Act to increase the pension of Henry T. Bridges.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry T. Bridges.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to grant an increase of pension to Henry T. Bridges, late a soldier of the United States in the war with Mexico, and to pay him, from and after the passage of this act, thirty dollars per month.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 432: to increase the pension of James R. Porter. 25 Stat. 1086 1888-06-20 Chapter 432 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 432.—

An Act to increase the pension of James R. Porter.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James R. Porter.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James R. Porter, late colonel of the One hundred and thirty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 433: to place the name of Rebecca E. Shoemaker on the pension-roll. 25 Stat. 1086 1888-06-20 Chapter 433 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 433.—

An Act to place the name of Rebecca E. Shoemaker on the pension-roll.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rebecca E. Shoemaker.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Rebecca E. Shoemaker, widow of David R. P. Shoemaker, deceased, late a private of Company E. Eleventh Ohio Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 434: to increase the pension of Henry L. Potter. 25 Stat. 1087 1888-06-20 Chapter 434 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1087

CHAP. 434.—

An Act to increase the pension of Henry L. Potter.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry L. Potter.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized, and directed to increase the pension of Henry L. Potter, late colonel of the Seventy-first Regiment of New York State Volunteers, to fifty dollars per month.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 435: to increase the pension of Albert E. Magoffin. 25 Stat. 1087 1888-06-20 Chapter 435 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 435.—

An Act to increase the pension of Albert E. Magoffin.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert E. Magoffin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized to increase the pension of Albert E. Magoffin, late a member of the Eighty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll, so as to include injury to leg, as set forth in original application, said increase of pension to begin from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 436: to place the name of Mrs Flora C. Andrews on the pension-roll. 25 Stat. 1087 1888-06-20 Chapter 436 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 436.—

An Act to place the name of Mrs Flora C. Andrews on the pension-roll.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Flora Andrews.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law, the name of Mrs Flora Andrews, widow of Samuel D. Andrews, deceased, late a private in Company C, Forty-fourth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 437: increasing the pension of Jesse Dickey. 25 Stat. 1087 1888-06-20 Chapter 437 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 437.—

An Act increasing the pension of Jesse Dickey.

June 20, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jesse Dickey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Jesse Dickey, late of Captain Johnson’s company Illinois Mounted Volunteers, Black Hawk war, to twelve dollars per month.

Approved, June 20, 1888.

Chap. 438: granting a pension to Mrs. Mercy Knight. 25 Stat. 1087 1888-06-21 Chapter 438 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 438.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Mercy Knight.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mercy Knight.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Mercy Knight, dependent stepmother of Lendall Wright, deceased, late a private in Company D, Fifteenth Regiment of Maine Infantry Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 439: granting a pension to Ellen St Cyr. 25 Stat. 1088 1888-06-21 Chapter 439 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1088

CHAP. 439.—

An Act granting a pension to Ellen St Cyr.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen St. Cyr.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law, the name of Ellen St. Cyr, widow of Abner St. Cyr, late a first lieutenant in Company G, of the Fourth Regiment of Minnesota Volunteers, and to pay tier a pension from and after the passage or this act.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 440: granting a pension to Penelope Morton, widow of Lieutenant Morton 25 Stat. 1088 1888-06-21 Chapter 440 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 440.—

An Act granting a pension to Penelope Morton, widow of Lieutenant Morton

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Penelope Morton.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 441: granting a pension to Henry C. Richardson. 25 Stat. 1088 1888-06-21 Chapter 441 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 441.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry C. Richardson.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry C. Richardson.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 442: granting a pension to Mary O’Neil. 25 Stat. 1088 1888-06-21 Chapter 442 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 442.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary O’Neil.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary O’Neil.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws. the name of Mary O’Neil, sister of Thomas C. O’Neil, late captain of Company E. Twenty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers, and pay to her legally-constituted guardian the sum of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 443: granting a pension to Edna M. Hildreth. 25 Stat. 1088 1888-06-21 Chapter 443 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 443.—

An Act granting a pension to Edna M. Hildreth.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edna M. Hildreth.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to put on the pension-roll, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, the name of Edna M. Hildreth, of Jay, Vermont, the helpless invalid daughter of William H. Hildreth, a private in Company D, Fourth Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 444: granting a pension to Alpheus Dyer. 25 Stat. 1089 1888-06-21 Chapter 444 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1089

CHAP. 444.—

An Act granting a pension to Alpheus Dyer.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alpheus Dyer.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 445: granting a pension to Pleman Cook. 25 Stat. 1089 1888-06-21 Chapter 445 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 445.—

An Act granting a pension to Pleman Cook.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pleman Cook.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Pleman Cook, late of Company D, Sixth Ohio Cavalry Volunteers, subject to the laws regulating pensions.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 446: for the relief of Tillman Faux. 25 Stat. 1089 1888-06-21 Chapter 446 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 446.—

An Act for the relief of Tillman Faux.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tillman Faux.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Tillman Faux, late a private in Company E, Two hundred and tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 447: granting a pension to David Gibbons. 25 Stat. 1089 1888-06-21 Chapter 447 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 447.—

An Act granting a pension to David Gibbons.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Gibbons.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 448: for the relief of William Burk. 25 Stat. 1089 1888-06-21 Chapter 448 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 448.—

An Act for the relief of William Burk.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Burk.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to all the provisions and limitations of the pension laws of the United States, the name of William Burk, late lieutenant of Company D, Thirtieth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Mounted Infantry, and to pay him a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 449: for the relief of William Compton. 25 Stat. 1090 1888-06-21 Chapter 449 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1090

CHAP. 449.—

An Act for the relief of William Compton.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Compton.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay William Compton, a soldier in the Regular Army in the Thirty-ninth Tennessee Infantry and other regiments, from eighteen hundred and fourteen to eighteen hundred and nineteen, twenty-five dollars a month, instead of eight dollars per mouth, as at present allowed and paid him.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 450: granting a pension to Abigail Sullivan. 25 Stat. 1090 1888-06-21 Chapter 450 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 450.—

An Act granting a pension to Abigail Sullivan.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abigail Sullivan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to all the limitations, restrictions, and provisions of the pension laws of the United States, the name of Abigail Sullivan, widow of the late William Sullivan, late of Company G, Twelfth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 451: granting a pension to Sally B. Wilson. 25 Stat. 1090 1888-06-21 Chapter 451 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 451.—

An Act granting a pension to Sally B. Wilson.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sally B. Wilson.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 452: for the relief of Hiram M. Goss. 25 Stat. 1090 1888-06-21 Chapter 452 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 452.—

An Act for the relief of Hiram M. Goss.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hiram M. Goss.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Hiram M. Goss, late of Company A, Ninety-fourth Regiment New York Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 453: for the relief of Enoch Weathers. 25 Stat. 1090 1888-06-21 Chapter 453 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 453.—

An Act for the relief of Enoch Weathers.

June 21, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Enoch Weathers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Enoch Weathers, late captain of a company of Indiana militia during the Morgan raid, subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 454: granting a pension to Edmund Ryan. Chapter 454 25 Stat. 1091 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1091

CHAP. 454.—

An Act granting a pension to Edmund Ryan.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edmund Ryan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Edmund Ryan, dependent father of Michael Ryan, late of Company K. Twelfth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension under the provisions and limitations of the general pension law.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 455: granting a pension to William Scott. Chapter 455 25 Stat. 1091 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 455

An Act granting a pension to William Scott.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Scott.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of William Scott, of Kokomo. Howard County, Indiana, a special surgeon at Hospital Number Fourteen, Nashville, Tennessee, and then surgeon of the Eighty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 456: granting a pension to Hannah H. Grant. Chapter 456 25 Stat. 1091 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 456.—

An Act granting a pension to Hannah H. Grant.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah H. Grant.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 457: granting a pension to Moses L. Chase. Chapter 457 25 Stat. 1091 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 457.—

An Act granting a pension to Moses L. Chase.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Moses L. Chase.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be hereby directed to place upon the pension-rolls, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws, the name of Moses L. Chase, a private in Company M, First Vermont Cavalry.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 458: granting a pension to Frank Lewis. Chapter 458 25 Stat. 1091 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 458.—

An Act granting a pension to Frank Lewis.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank Lewis.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of Frank Lewis, non compos son of Franklin Lewis, Company B. First Battalion Infantry Maine Volunteers, and pay to his legal guardian a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 459: granting a pension to Abbie R. Brown. Chapter 459 25 Stat. 1092 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1092

CHAP. 459.—

An Act granting a pension to Abbie R. Brown.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abbie R. Brown.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Abbie R. Brown, widow of John A. Brown, late a sergeant in the Fifth Battery Maine Light Artillery.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 460: granting a pension to John Glenning. Chapter 460 25 Stat. 1092 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 460.—

An Act granting a pension to John Glenning.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

John Glenning.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of John Glenning, late private Company B, Tenth Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 461: granting a pension to Martha Linton. Chapter 461 25 Stat. 1092 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 461.—

An Act granting a pension to Martha Linton.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha Linton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Martha Linton, widow of Benjamin Linton, late private in Company I, Eighteenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 462: granting a pension to Thomas McGuire. Chapter 462 25 Stat. 1092 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 462

An Act granting a pension to Thomas McGuire.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas McGuire.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 463: granting a pension to Ann V. Ferguson. Chapter 463 25 Stat. 1092 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 463.—

An Act granting a pension to Ann V. Ferguson.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann V. Ferguson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Ann V. Ferguson, of Indianapolis, Indiana, a nurse in the United States Army during the late war of the rebellion at Hospital Number One, Murfreesborough, Tennessee, and other places, upon the pension-rolls, and that she be paid a pension during the remainder of life at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 464: granting a pension to Heman Rankins. Chapter 464 25 Stat. 1093 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1093

CHAP. 464.—

An Act granting a pension to Heman Rankins.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Heman Rankins.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of Heman Rankins, late a private in Company B, First Maine Coast Guards Volunteers.

Chap. 465: granting a pension to Jane Brown Dunn. Chapter 465 25 Stat. 1093 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 465.—

An Act granting a pension to Jane Brown Dunn.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane Brown Dunn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the pension laws, the name of Jane Brown Dunn, daughter of William H. H. Dunn, late a private in Company A, Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and Company L. Fourth Indiana Cavalry, and to pay her a pension of eighteen dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 466: granting a pension to Raphael Fowler. Chapter 466 25 Stat. 1093 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 466.—

An Act granting a pension to Raphael Fowler.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Raphael Fowler.

Pension.

That the name of Raphael Fowler be placed upon the pension-roll of the United States as the dependent father of Raphael S. Fowler, late a private in the Fifty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 467: granting a pension to Lydia A. Hicks. Chapter 467 25 Stat. 1093 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 467.—

An Act granting a pension to Lydia A. Hicks.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lydia A. Hicks.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls of the United States, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lydia A. Hicks, the widow of John Hicks, late a private in Company I. Sixty-fifth Regiment New York Volunteers.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 468: granting a pension to Mrs Abba E. Jackson. Chapter 468 25 Stat. 1093 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 468.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Abba E. Jackson.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abba E. Jackson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Mrs Abba E. Jackson, late a nurse in the Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 469: granting a pension to Nettie Ellicott. Chapter 469 25 Stat. 1094 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1094

CHAP. 469.—

An Act granting a pension to Nettie Ellicott.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nettie Ellicott.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll of the United States, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nettie Ellicott, widow of George G. Ellicott, late a private in the Seventeenth New York Independent Battery.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 470: granting a pension to Emily McClure. Chapter 470 25 Stat. 1094 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 470.—

An Act granting a pension to Emily McClure.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emily McClure.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Emily McClure, mother of Thomas J. McClure, late first lieutenant, Company L. Seventh Regiment New York Artillery, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 471: granting a pension to James W. Poag. Chapter 471 25 Stat. 1094 1888-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 471.—

An Act granting a pension to James W. Poag.

June 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James W. Poag.

Pension.

Approved, June 21, 1888.

Chap. 473: granting a pension to Lewis Fichthorn. Chapter 473 25 Stat. 1094 1888-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 473.—

An Act granting a pension to Lewis Fichthorn.

June 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lewis Fichthorn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Lewis Fichthorn, late a private in Company K. One hundred and thirty-first Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers, and in Company F. Twenty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, June 22, 1888.

Chap. 474: granting a pension to Mrs. Therese Guelich. Chapter 474 25 Stat. 1094 1888-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 474.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Therese Guelich.

June 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Therese Guelich.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, instructed and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Therese Guelich, a volunteer nurse in the late war and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, June 22, 1888.

Chap. 475: granting a pension to Samuel McClure. Chapter 475 25 Stat. 1095 1888-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1095

CHAP. 475.—

An Act granting a pension to Samuel McClure.

June 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel McClure.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Samuel McClure, late a private in Company B. Twelfth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and grant him a pension of eight dollars per month.

Approved, June 22, 1888.

Chap. 476: granting a pension to James H. Darling. Chapter 476 25 Stat. 1095 1888-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 476.—

An Act granting a pension to James H. Darling.

June 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James H. Darling.

Pension.

Approved, June 22, 1888.

Chap. 477: granting a pension to Ephraim Reynolds. Chapter 477 25 Stat. 1095 1888-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 477.—

An Act granting a pension to Ephraim Reynolds.

June 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ephraim Reynolds.

Pension.

Approved, June 22, 1888.

Chap. 479: granting a pension to Columbus Bosteder. Chapter 479 25 Stat. 1095 1888-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 479.—

An Act granting a pension to Columbus Bosteder.

June 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Columbus Bosteder.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the limitations of the pension laws, the name of Columbus Bosteder, late a private in Company B, First Regiment of Missouri Volunteers.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 480: granting a pension to Linnaeus W. Risley. Chapter 480 25 Stat. 1095 1888-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 480.—

An Act granting a pension to Linnaeus W. Risley.

June 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Linnaeus W. Risley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the 1096 pension laws, the name of Linnaeus W. Risley, late of Company D, Eighteenth Indiana Volunteers.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 481: granting a pension to Warren Ohaver. Chapter 481 25 Stat. 1096 1888-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 481.—

An Act granting a pension to Warren Ohaver.

June 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Warren Ohaver.

Pension.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 482: granting a pension to Catherine Tierney. Chapter 482 25 Stat. 1096 1888-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 482.—

An Act granting a pension to Catherine Tierney.

June 28, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Tierney.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Catharine Tierney, widow of Mark Tierney, late of Company 1. First Regiment of United States Infantry, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 483: granting a pension to Miss Carrie A. Luey. Chapter 483 25 Stat. 1096 1888-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 483.—

An Act granting a pension to Miss Carrie A. Luey.

June 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carrie A. Luey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Miss Carrie A. Luey, dependent sister of William B. Luey, late of Company H. Thirteenth New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 484: for the relief of Lydia Burridge. Chapter 484 25 Stat. 1097 1888-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1097

CHAP. 484.—

An Act for the relief of Lydia Burridge.

June 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lydia Burridge.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Lydia Burridge, mother of Edwin Burridge, late of Company E. Third New York Light Artillery, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 485: granting a pension to Jessie M. Barthauer. Chapter 485 25 Stat. 1097 1888-06-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 485.—

An Act granting a pension to Jessie M. Barthauer.

June 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jessie M. Barthauer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, to place upon the pension rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jessie M. Barthauer, widow of William C. Barthauer, late private of Company A, One hundredth Regiment New York Volunteers.

Received by the President June 12, 1888.

Chap. 488: granting a pension to Mattie Graziani, of Covington, Kentucky. Chapter 488 25 Stat. 1097 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 488.—

An Act granting a pension to Mattie Graziani, of Covington, Kentucky.

June 25, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Mattie Graziani.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law, the name of Mattie Graziani, widow of Lawrence L. Graziani, late of Company A, Third Regiment United States Cavalry. Claim in Pension Office, number three hundred and fifty-two thousand eight hundred and forty-five.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 489: for the relief of W. A. Lemaster. Chapter 489 25 Stat. 1097 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 489.—

An Act for the relief of W. A. Lemaster.

June 25, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W. A. Lemaster.

To be paid pension due George Lemaster.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to W. A. Lemaster, of Iconium, Iowa, the whole sum of the pension due to George Lemaster, deceased, at the date of the death of said George Lemaster, to wit. June twenty-third, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, said pension having been erroneously withheld from said George Lemaster from March, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, during and up to June twenty-third, eighteen hundred and seventy-three: Provided, That

Proviso.

1098 said W. A. Lemaster shall first make proof satisfactory to said Secretary

Prrof

that he is the sole surviving heir of the said George Lemaster, deceased.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 490: granting an increase of pension to James Jackson Purman. Chapter 490 25 Stat. 1098 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 490.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to James Jackson Purman.

June 25, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Jackson Fur-man.

Pension increased.

That James Jackson Purman, late first lieutenant in the One hundred and fortieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, be, and he is hereby, granted and allowed, from and after the passage of this act, a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per month; and the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of said James Jackson Purman on the pension-roll at said rate, in lieu of the pension now paid him.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 491: for the relief of Mrs. Alice Croarkin. Chapter 491 25 Stat. 1098 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 491.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs. Alice Croarkin.

June 25, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alice Croarkin.

Pension.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 492: granting a pension to Mary Whirry. Chapter 492 25 Stat. 1098 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 492.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Whirry.

June 25, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Whirry.

Pension.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 493: to place on the pension-roll the name of Salina A. Sims, widow of William S. Sims. Chapter 493 25 Stat. 1098 1888-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 493.—

An Act to place on the pension-roll the name of Salina A. Sims, widow of William S. Sims.

June 25, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Salina A. Sims.

Pension

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws the name of Salina A. Sims, widow of William S. Sims, late captain of Company F, Eighty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers.

Approved, June 25, 1888.

Chap. 495: to increase the pension of John Taylor. Chapter 495 25 Stat. 1098 1888-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 495.—

An Act to increase the pension of John Taylor.

June 28, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Taylor.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to increase the pension of John Taylor, late of Battery M. Third New 1099 York Light Artillery, from twelve to sixteen dollars per month, on account of gunshot wound of the head and its results.

Received by the President June 16, 1888.

Chap. 504: for the relief of Sophia W. Wright. Chapter 504 25 Stat. 1099 1888-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 504.—

An Act for the relief of Sophia W. Wright.

June 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sophia W. Wright.

Pension.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 505: to pay Aaron Friedheim the rebate due him under the act of March third, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-three. Chapter 505 25 Stat. 1099 1888-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 505.—

An Act to pay Aaron Friedheim the rebate due him under the act of March third, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-three.

June 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aaron Friedheim.

Payment to.

That the sum of twenty-two dollars and seven cents be paid to Aaron Friedheim, of Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the rebate due him under the act of March third, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-three,

Vol. 22, p. 489.

of taxes paid on tobacco, snuff, cigars, and cigarettes, the claim for which having been lost in the transmission thereof

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 506: for the relief of John D. Maxted and Robert J. B. Newcombe. Chapter 506 25 Stat. 1099 1888-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 506.—

An Act for the relief of John D. Maxted and Robert J. B. Newcombe.

June 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

John D. Maxted and Robert J. B Newcombe.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to John D. Maxted and Robert J. B. Newcombe, of Manistee, Michigan, the sum of six hundred and thirty-six dollars, the same being for extra excavation performed by them under the direction of the United States superintendent in the construction of the Sturgeon Bay life saving station, in the State of Wisconsin; and the amount aforesaid is hereby appropriated for the purpose aforesaid, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 507: for the relief of John P. Hageman. Chapter 507 25 Stat. 1099 1888-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 507.—

An Act for the relief of John P. Hageman.

June 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John P. Hageman.

Mexican bond to be restored to.

That a certain Mexican bond belonging to John P. Hageman, of the city of Kingston, Ulster County, and State of New York, and being for the sum of fifty dollars, and numbered two hundred and ninety-eight, due July 1100 fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and signed by Jose M. J. Carvijal, as governor of Tamaulipas, and San Luis Potosi, acting for said States and the United States of Mexico, and now in the custody of the Department of State, be restored to him; and the Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to deliver to the said John P. Hageman, or his assigns or legal representatives, the said bond.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 508: for the relief of A. B. Tyan. Chapter 508 25 Stat. 1100 1888-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 508.—

An Act for the relief of A. B. Tyan.

June 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

A. B. Tyan.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to pay to A. B. Tyan, the sum of three thousand six hundred and eighteen dollars and eighty cents, being the sum found due to the said A. B. Tyan from the United States when the Secretary of State, in obedience to an act of Congress entitled “An act for the relief of

Vol. 24, p. 683.

Victor Beauboucher, passed March twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six” (private number twenty), audited the expenditures of Victor Beauboucher, late consul of the United States at Jerusalem.

Approved, June 29, 1888.

Chap. 509: granting a pension to Robert H. Sturgess. Chapter 509 25 Stat. 1100 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 509.—

An Act granting a pension to Robert H. Sturgess.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the. Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert H. Sturgess.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Robert H. Sturgess, late lieutenant-colonel of the Eighth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, and pay him a pension according to his rank as a lieutenant-colonel.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 510: granting a pension to Joseph W. Eubank. Chapter 510 25 Stat. 1100 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 510.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph W. Eubank.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph W. Eubank.

Pension.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 511: granting a pension to Jacob Kintz, alias John Walters. Chapter 511 25 Stat. 1100 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 511.—

An Act granting a pension to Jacob Kintz, alias John Walters.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Kintz, alias John Walters.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Jacob Kintz, alias John Walters, late of Company G. Second Battery, United States Infantry, afterward of the Twenty-first United States Infantry, and later under new enlistment, assigned to Company I, Twenty-first United States Infantry.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 512: granting a pension to Shelton Flaningam. Chapter 512 25 Stat. 1101 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1101

CHAP. 512.—

An Act granting a pension to Shelton Flaningam.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Shelton Flaningam.

Pension.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 513: granting a pension to Joseph B. Tingley. Chapter 513 25 Stat. 1101 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 513.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph B. Tingley.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph B. Tingley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be directed to place the name of Joseph B. Tingley, late a private in Company K, One hundred and sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to all the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 514: granting a pension to Cordelia Emery. Chapter 514 25 Stat. 1101 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 514.—

An Act granting a pension to Cordelia Emery.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cordelia Emery.

Pension.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 515: granting a pension to Titus Wilder. Chapter 515 25 Stat. 1101 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 515.—

An Act granting a pension to Titus Wilder.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Titus Wilder.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Titus Wilder, who served in the United States Navy as armorer during the war with Mexico in eighteen hundred and forty-six and eighteen hundred and forty-seven, at the rate of seventy-two dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 516: granting a pension to George W. De Motte. Chapter 516 25 Stat. 1101 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 516.—

An Act granting a pension to George W. De Motte.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gorge W. De Motte.

Pension.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 517: granting a pension to D. P. Hougland. Chapter 517 25 Stat. 1102 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1102

CHAP. 517.—

An Act granting a pension to D. P. Hougland.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. P. Hougland.

Pension.

Chap. 518: granting a pension to Elizabeth Dettis. Chapter 518 25 Stat. 1102 1888-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 518.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth Dettis.

July 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Dettis.

Pension.

Approved, July 2, 1888.

Chap. 520: granting a pension to John Fox. Chapter 520 25 Stat. 1102 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 520.—

An Act granting a pension to John Fox.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Fox.

Pension.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 521: for the relief of John Fletcher. Chapter 521 25 Stat. 1102 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 521.—

An Act for the relief of John Fletcher.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Fletcher.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John Fletcher, of Franklin, Indiana, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, three thousand four hundred and fifty dollars, for loss of cattle, while in the employment of the United States, in the year eighteen hundred and seventy, by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 522: granting a pension to Cynthia Witherell. Chapter 522 25 Stat. 1102 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 522.—

An Act granting a pension to Cynthia Witherell.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cynthia Witherell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Cynthia Witherell, widow of David J. Witherell, late of Captain Shumway’s company of New York Militia, war of eighteen hundred and twelve, on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 523: granting a pension to Mathew H. Reynolds. Chapter 523 25 Stat. 1103 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1103

CHAP. 523.—

An Act granting a pension to Mathew H. Reynolds.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mathew H. Reynolds.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to put the name of Mathew H. Reynolds, late private of Company B, First Michigan Cavalry, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 524: granting a pension to John Shine. Chapter 524 25 Stat. 1103 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 524.—

An Act granting a pension to John Shine.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Shine.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of John Shine, late of Company L, Seventh Regiment Michigan Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 525: granting a pension to Charlotte E. Dilley. Chapter 525 25 Stat. 1103 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 525.—

An Act granting a pension to Charlotte E. Dilley.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte E. Dilley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and regulations of the pension act, the name of Charlotte E. Dilley, widow of Jonas Dilley, late of Company G, Twelfth Michigan Infantry.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 526: granting a pension to Ellen M. Thiers. Chapter 526 25 Stat. 1103 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 526.—

An Act granting a pension to Ellen M. Thiers.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen M. Thiers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Ellen M. Thiers, a resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, at the rate of twelve dollars per month, on account of disability resulting from disease contracted while serving as a hospital nurse during the war of the rebellion.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 527: granting a pension to Mary A. Wells. Chapter 527 25 Stat. 1103 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 527.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary A. Wells.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. Wells.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary A. Wells, a resident of Marshall, Michigan, at the rate of twelve dollars per month, on account of disability resulting from disease contracted while serving as a hospital nurse during the war of the rebellion.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 528: granting a pension to Mary Flora. Chapter 528 25 Stat. 1104 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1104

CHAP. 528.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Flora.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Flora.

Pension.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 529: granting a pension to Samson M. David. Chapter 529 25 Stat. 1104 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 529.—

An Act granting a pension to Samson M. David.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samson M. David.

Pension.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 530: granting a pension to Benjamin Contel. Chapter 530 25 Stat. 1104 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 530.—

An Act granting a pension to Benjamin Contel.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin Contel.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Benjamin Contel, formerly drummer-boy in Company K. Sixth United States Infantry, serving in said company from April, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, until eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and participating in the Black Hawk war, re-enlisting in same regiment in eighteen hundred and thirty-nine and serving until eighteen hundred and forty-four; also served as private in Captain Morgan’s battalion Missouri volunteers in Florida war; who also served as captain Company F, Ninth Iowa Cavalry, from August, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, until February, eighteen hundred and sixty-six; also served as a sergeant in Company H. Fourth Regiment United States Infantry, and that he be rated at twelve dollars per month.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 531: granting a pension to Elizabeth Smith. Chapter 531 25 Stat. 1104 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 531.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth Smith.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Smith.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension act, the name of Elizabeth Smith, dependent mot her of George Harbaugh, late of Company H, Fifty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 532: granting a pension to Evalina P. Brown. Chapter 532 25 Stat. 1104 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 532.—

An Act granting a pension to Evalina P. Brown.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Evalina P. Brown.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1105 upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Evalina P. Brown, widow of Jacob L. Brown, late private of Company A. Third Regiment North Carolina Volunteers.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 533: granting a pension to Lewis C. Keck. Chapter 533 25 Stat. 1105 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 533.—

An Act granting a pension to Lewis C. Keck.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lewis C. Keck.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and instructed to place on the pension-roll the name of Lewis C. Keck, invalid son of David Keck, deceased, late a private in Company I, Sixth Michigan Heavy Artillery, said pension to be at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Sec. 2. That this act shall take effect from and after its passage.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 534: granting a pension to John E. Lewis. Chapter 534 25 Stat. 1105 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 534.—

An Act granting a pension to John E. Lewis.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John E. Lewis.

Pension.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 535: granting a pension to Mary A. West. Chapter 535 25 Stat. 1105 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 535.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary A. West.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. West.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary A. West, widow of Edward West, late corporal of Company E, First Regiment Heavy Artillery New Hampshire Volunteers.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 536: granting a pension to Mary Dickinson. Chapter 536 25 Stat. 1105 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 536.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Dickinson.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Dickinson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Mary Dickinson, the daughter of Archibald Dickinson, late private of Company C, Eighth Regiment of New York Cavalry Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, and also to pay her the amount of pension

Accrued pension.

due upon pension certificate numbered three hundred and eighty-five thousand four hundred and eighty-eight, both the monthly pension and the pension accrued on the certificate to be paid, through her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 537: granting a pension to John F. Huckaba. Chapter 537 25 Stat. 1106 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1106

CHAP. 537.—

An Act granting a pension to John F. Huckaba.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John F. Huckaba.

Pension.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 538: granting a pension to Ruth Ann Porter. Chapter 538 25 Stat. 1106 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 538.—

An Act granting a pension to Ruth Ann Porter.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the. Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ruth Ann Porter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Ruth Ann Porter, dependent sister of George H. Porter, late a private in Company D, Third Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, on the pension-roll, and pay tier a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 539: granting a pension to Mrs Aurelia P. Hall. Chapter 539 25 Stat. 1106 1888-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 539.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Aurelia P. Hall.

July 4, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aurelia P. Hall.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Aurelia P. Hall, mother of Wilson S. Gilliland, deceased, late a private in Company A. Third Ohio Infantry Volunteers; also of Company G, Fourteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and still later, of Company C, Fourteenth Infantry, United States Army.

Approved, July 4, 1888.

Chap. 540: granting a pension to James McCaffrey. Chapter 540 25 Stat. 1106 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 540.—

An Act granting a pension to James McCaffrey.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James McCaffrey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James McCaffrey, dependent father of Edward McCaffrey, late first lieutenant of Company A. One hundred and sixty-fourth New York Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 541: granting a pension to James W. Harriman. Chapter 541 25 Stat. 1106 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 541.—

An Act granting a pension to James W. Harriman.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James W. Harriman.

Pension.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 542: for the relief of Marquis D. Davis. Chapter 542 25 Stat. 1107 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1107

CHAP. 542.—

An Act for the relief of Marquis D. Davis.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Marquis D. Davis.

Pension.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 543: for the relief of Friedericke Raff. Chapter 543 25 Stat. 1107 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 543.—

An Act for the relief of Friedericke Raff.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Friedericke Raff.

Pension.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 544: for the relief of Samuel E. Wyman. Chapter 544 25 Stat. 1107 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 544.—

An Act for the relief of Samuel E. Wyman.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United, States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel E. Wyman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Samuel E. Wyman, late of Company G, Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 545: for the relief of James H. Orr. Chapter 545 25 Stat. 1107 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 545

An Act for the relief of James H. Orr.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James H. Orr.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. instructed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James H. Orr, late private in Company D, Twenty-first Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, and to pay to his legally-constituted guardian the pension to which he will be entitled to under this act.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 546: for the relief of Anna M. Thiele. Chapter 546 25 Stat. 1107 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 546.—

An Act for the relief of Anna M. Thiele.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna M. Thiele.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to reinstate the name of Anna M. Thiele on the pension-roll, and pay to her the same amount of pension to which she was entitled, and for which she was rated as the widow of Peter Simonson, deceased, late captain of the Fifth Indiana Battery, and chief of artillery on the staff of General Stanley.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 547: for the relief of Chloe Fraily. Chapter 547 25 Stat. 1108 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1108

CHAP. 547.—

An Act for the relief of Chloe Fraily.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chloe Fraily.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Chloe Fraily, the mother of John N. Fraily. deceased, late a private in Company B. Seventieth Regiment of Illinois Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 548: granting a pension to Eliza Ann Shaver. Chapter 548 25 Stat. 1108 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 548.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza Ann Shaver.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Ann Shaver.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the pension laws, the name of Eliza Ann Shaver, as foster mother of Benjamin N. Shaver, late of Company E, Twenty-second Regiment New York State Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 549: granting a pension to Robert Lisle. Chapter 549 25 Stat. 1108 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 549.—

An Act granting a pension to Robert Lisle.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert Lisle.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and required to place on the pension-roll of the United States, at such rate as his present disabilities may warrant, under the provisions and limitations of the pension laws now in force, the name of Robert Lisle, late private in Company H. Thirty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 550: granting a pension to Robert McClean. Chapter 550 25 Stat. 1108 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 550.—

An Act granting a pension to Robert McClean.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert McClean.

Pension.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 551: granting a pension to Johanna Eckhardt. Chapter 551 25 Stat. 1108 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 551.—

An Act granting a pension to Johanna Eckhardt.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Johanna Eckhardt.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Johanna Eckhardt, widow of Frederick Eckhardt, late a private in the Marine Corps (application numbered thirty-two hundred and thirteen).

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 552: granting a pension to Henry P. Alexander. Chapter 552 25 Stat. 1109 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1109

CHAP. 552.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry P. Alexander.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry P. Alexander.

Pension.

That the name of Henry P. Alexander, late of Company F. One hundred and sixty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, be placed on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 553: granting a pension to Adelaide L. Jessup. Chapter 553 25 Stat. 1109 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 553.—

An Act granting a pension to Adelaide L. Jessup.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Adelaide L. Jessup.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Adelaide L. Jessup, daughter of Robert L. Jessup, late a private in Company K, Seventh Regiment United States Veteran Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, such payments to be made to her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 554: granting a pension to Mary Monti. Chapter 554 25 Stat. 1109 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 554.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Monti.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Monti.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Monti, widow of Ferdinand Monti, formerly an employee in the Quartermaster’s Department of the United States Army during the war with Mexico.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 555: granting a pension to Augustus Axmacher. Chapter 555 25 Stat. 1109 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 555.—

An Act granting a pension to Augustus Axmacher.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Augustus Axmacher.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Augustus Axmacher, late of Company C, One hundred and Eighty-seventh New York Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 556: granting a pension to Martha B. Perry. Chapter 556 25 Stat. 1109 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 556

An Act granting a pension to Martha B. Perry.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha B. Perry.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Martha B. Perry, foster-mother of Charles H. Perry, late of Company G, Fourth Vermont Volunteers, deceased, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 557: granting a pension to John H. Rountree. Chapter 557 25 Stat. 1110 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1110

CHAP. 557.—

An Act granting a pension to John H. Rountree.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John H. Rountree.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John H. Rountree, late of Company G, Thirty-fifth Regiment Iowa Volunteers.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 558: granting a pension to Isabella F. Dyke. Chapter 558 25 Stat. 1110 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 558.—

An Act granting a pension to Isabella F. Dyke.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isabella F. Dyke.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Isabella F. Dyke, mother of the late Edward G. Dyke, late first lieutenant and adjutant Thirty-eighth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 559: granting a pension to William P. Gordon. Chapter 559 25 Stat. 1110 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 559.—

An Act granting a pension to William P. Gordon.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William P. Gordon.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, the name of William P. Gordon, dependent invalid son of William H. Gordon, late a member of Company A, Eighty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, deceased.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 560: granting pensions to Ada Piatt, Leota Piatt, and Jessie Piatt. Chapter 560 25 Stat. 1110 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 560.—

An Act granting pensions to Ada Piatt, Leota Piatt, and Jessie Piatt.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ada, Leota, and Jessie Piatt.

Pension

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the names of Ada Piatt, Leota Piatt, and Jessie Piatt, minor children of Josiah Piatt, deceased, late of G, Company. Eighty-ninth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 561: granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Ordway. Chapter 561 25 Stat. 1110 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 561.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Ordway.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles H. Ordway.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Charles H. Ordway, late a private in Company H, Seventh New Hampshire Volunteers, from thirty-six dollars to forty-five dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 562: granting an increase of pension to Thomas Benson. Chapter 562 25 Stat. 1111 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1111

CHAP. 562.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Thomas Benson.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Benson.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Benson, late a private in Company A. Thirty-second Regiment Maine Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the amount he is now receiving.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 563: granting an increase of pension to Elias Shafer. Chapter 563 25 Stat. 1111 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 563.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Elias Shafer.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elias Shafer.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of law, the name of Elias Shafer, late of Company K, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per mouth, in lieu of the sum he now receives.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 564: granting an increase of pension to Mary L. Cleveland. Chapter 564 25 Stat. 1111 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 564.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Mary L. Cleveland.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary L. Cleveland.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Mary L. Cleveland, widow of John H. Cleveland, a soldier of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the amount now received by her under the law.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 565: to increase the pension of Lucius B. Varney. Chapter 565 25 Stat. 1111 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 565.—

An Act to increase the pension of Lucius B. Varney.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucius B. Varney.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Lucius B. Varney, late a private of Company E. Fourth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, to forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 566: to increase the pension of John R. Stiles. Chapter 566 25 Stat. 1111 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 566.—

An Act to increase the pension of John R. Stiles.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John R. Stiles.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of John R. Stiles, of the city of Rochester, New York, late a private in Company G, One hundred and forty-eighth Regiment of New York Volunteers, upon the invalid pension-rolls and pay him at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 567: to grant a pension to Joanna Barry. Chapter 567 25 Stat. 1112 1888-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1112

CHAP. 567.—

An Act to grant a pension to Joanna Barry.

July 5, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joanna Barry.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, the name of Joanna Barry, widow of Lieutenant John Barry, late of Company C, First United States Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, July 5, 1888.

Chap. 568: to amend chapter two hundred and fifty-three of the acts of the Second Session Forty-fifth Congress, passed June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, granting a pension to John Langland. Chapter 568 25 Stat. 1112 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 568.—

An Act to amend chapter two hundred and fifty-three of the acts of the Second Session Forty-fifth Congress, passed June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, granting a pension to John Langland.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Langland.

Pension.

Vol. p. 568.

That chapter two hundred and fifty-three, passed June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, second session of the Forty-fifth Congress, be amended so as to read as follows: That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Langland, late a private of Company B, First

Provisos.

Michigan Sharpshooters: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be

May complete claim for increase.

construed to prevent the said John Langland from completing his claim on file in the Department of the Interior numbered one hundred and eight thousand nine hundred and thirty-one; and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to adjudicate said claim on the evidence on file and to be furnished hereafter:

If allowed, deduction to be made.

Provided further, That in case of the allowance of said claim by the Secretary of the Interior he shall deduct from said allowance the amount of money drawn by said claimant under this act.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 569: granting a pension to Eleanor S. Lawson. Chapter 569 25 Stat. 1112 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 569.—

An Act granting a pension to Eleanor S. Lawson.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eleanor S. Lawson.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 570: granting a pension to William M. Davis. Chapter 570 25 Stat. 1113 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1113

CHAP. 570.—

An Act granting a pension to William M. Davis.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William M. Davis.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 571: granting a pension to Sarah J. Tompkins. Chapter 571 25 Stat. 1113 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 571.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah J. Tompkins.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah J. Tompkins.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress m which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 572: granting a pension to Maria A. Salisbury and Almira Morgan, only children of Major Abner Morgan of the Revolutionary army. Chapter 572 25 Stat. 1113 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 572.—

An Act granting a pension to Maria A. Salisbury and Almira Morgan, only children of Major Abner Morgan of the Revolutionary army.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria A. Salisbury.

Almira Morgan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the names of Maria A. Salisbury and Almira Morgan, only surviving daughters of Major Abner Morgan, of the first continental troops in the war of the Revolution; and to pay each of them at the rate of twelve dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 573: granting a pension to Mrs Lovina J. Reeves. Chapter 573 25 Stat. 1113 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 573.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Lovina J. Reeves.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lovina J. Reeves.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place 1114 on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs Lovina J. Reeves, of Ellsworth, Maine, widow of the late Forest Reeves, late of Company M, First Maine Cavalry.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 574: granting a pension to John Magher. Chapter 574 25 Stat. 1114 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 574.—

An Act granting a pension to John Magher.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Magher.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 575: granting a pension to Delilah Vandevender. Chapter 575 25 Stat. 1114 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 575.—

An Act granting a pension to Delilah Vandevender.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Delilah Vandevender.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Delilah vandevender, dependent father of Jacob Vandevender, late of Company D, One hundred and forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 576: granting a pension to Franklin Long. Chapter 576 25 Stat. 1114 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 576.—

An Act granting a pension to Franklin Long.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Franklin Long.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, 1115 and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 577: granting a pension to Benjamin F. Byers. Chapter 577 25 Stat. 1115 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 577.—

An Act granting a pension to Benjamin F. Byers.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin F. Byers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Benjamin F. Byers, of Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana, late a private in Company F, of the One hundred and fiftieth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 578: granting a pension to Emeline C. Young. Chapter 578 25 Stat. 1115 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 578.—

An Act granting a pension to Emeline C. Young.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emeline C. Young.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Emeline C. Young, widow of Roswell Young, late of Company D, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension law.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress m which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 579: granting a pension to Susan L. Watson. Chapter 579 25 Stat. 1115 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 579.—

An Act granting a pension to Susan L. Watson.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan L. Watson.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 580: granting a pension to Belle M. Baker. Chapter 580 25 Stat. 1116 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1116

CHAP. 580.—

An Act granting a pension to Belle M. Baker.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Belle M. Baker.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 581: granting a pension to Webster C. Webb. Chapter 581 25 Stat. 1116 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 581.—

An Act granting a pension to Webster C. Webb.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Webster C. Webb.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Webster C. Webb, late second lieutenant of Company H, Seventeenth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 582: granting an increase of pension to Peter C. Cheeks. Chapter 582 25 Stat. 1116 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 582.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Peter C. Cheeks.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Peter C. Cheeks.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Peter C. Cheeks, late a private of the United States Marine Corps, at the rate of seventy-two dollars per month, in lieu of the amount (fifty dollars) per month he is now receiving.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 583: granting an increase of pension to William H. H. Buck. Chapter 583 25 Stat. 1116 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 583.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to William H. H. Buck.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H. II. Buck.

Pension increased.

Vol. 20. p. 619.

Vol. 24. p. 865.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of William H. H. Buck, late private of Company G. First Vermont Cavalry, and pay him a pension in accordance with the 1117 degree of disability actually existing by reason of chronic rheumatism and resulting curvature of spine and varicose veins of leg.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 584: for the relief of Susan Jones. Chapter 584 25 Stat. 1117 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 584.—

An Act for the relief of Susan Jones.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan Jones.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 585: for the relief of B. S. Van Buren. Chapter 585 25 Stat. 1117 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 585.—

An Act for the relief of B. S. Van Buren.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Barent S. Van Buren.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations of the pension laws, the name of Barent S. Van Buren, late a musician in the Fourth Regiment of Illinois Cavalry Volunteers.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 586: for the relief of Franklin White. Chapter 586 25 Stat. 1117 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 586.—

An Act for the relief of Franklin White.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Franklin White.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Franklin White, late private, Company K, Fortieth Regiment Kentucky Mounted Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, at the rate prescribed by existing provisions of law.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 587: for the relief of William M. Dayton. Chapter 587 25 Stat. 1118 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1118

CHAP. 587.—

An Act for the relief of William M. Dayton.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William M. Dayton.

Pension.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 588: for the relief of Mary Command. Chapter 588 25 Stat. 1118 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 588.—

An Act for the relief of Mary Command.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Command.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed and authorized to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Command, the widow of Thomas Command, late a private in Company B, Third Regiment of New York Cavalry.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the House of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 589: to restore J. Rock Williamson to the pension-roll. Chapter 589 25 Stat. 1118 1888-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 589

An Act to restore J. Rock Williamson to the pension-roll.

July 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. Rock Williamson.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of J. Rock Williamson, late a private in Company G, One hundred and fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Received by the President June 25, 1888.

Chap. 599: granting a pension to Ann Verneuil Chapter 599 25 Stat. 1118 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 599.—

An Act granting a pension to Ann Verneuil

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann Verneuil.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 600: granting a pension to Judson Knight. Chapter 600 25 Stat. 1119 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1119

CHAP. 600.—

An Act granting a pension to Judson Knight.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Judson Knight.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Judson Knight, late chief of scouts at headquarters of the armies operating against Richmond, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, as though he had been regularly mustered into the United States Army, with the rank of captain of volunteers.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 601: granting a pension to John R. Wheelock. Chapter 601 25 Stat. 1119 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 601.—

An Act granting a pension to John R. Wheelock.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John R. Wheelock.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 602: granting a pension to Matilda Bleumner. Chapter 602 25 Stat. 1119 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 602.—

An Act granting a pension to Matilda Bleumner.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Matilda Bleumner.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Matilda Bleumner, dependent mother of Charles McL. Bleumner, late a private of Company K, Eighth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 603: granting a pension to Peter Thompson. Chapter 603 25 Stat. 1119 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 603.—

An Act granting a pension to Peter Thompson.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Peter Thompson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior he, and hereby is, directed and required to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the laws and regulations, the name of Peter Thompson, late a private of Jeremiah Smith’s company, Second Regiment Illinois Mounted Militia in Black Hawk war.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 604: granting a pension to Charles Tidmarsh. Chapter 604 25 Stat. 1119 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 604.—

An Act granting a pension to Charles Tidmarsh.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Tidmarsh.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 605: granting a pension to Mrs. Aurelia Hillyer. Chapter 605 25 Stat. 1120 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1120

CHAP. 605.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Aurelia Hillyer.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aurelia Hillyer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Aurelia Hillyer, mother of Lucius W. Hillyer, late a private in Company E, Fourth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 606: granting a pension to Rachel Plummer. Chapter 606 25 Stat. 1120 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 606.—

An Act granting a pension to Rachel Plummer.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rachel Plummer.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 607: granting a pension to Amanda W. Beach. Chapter 607 25 Stat. 1120 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 607.—

An Act granting a pension to Amanda W. Beach.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Amanda W. Beach.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 608: granting a pension to Mary J. McGregor. Chapter 608 25 Stat. 1120 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 608.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary J. McGregor.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary J. McGregor.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 609: granting a pension to Mrs Hettie K. Painter. Chapter 609 25 Stat. 1120 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 609.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Hettie K. Painter.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hettie K. Painter.

Pension.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 610: granting an increase of pension to Sarah A. Wilcox, now Roberts. Chapter 610 25 Stat. 1121 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1121

CHAP. 610.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Sarah A. Wilcox, now Roberts.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah A. Roberts, formerly Wilcox.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of twelve dollars per month, the name of Sarah A. Wilcox, now Roberts, who was a nurse in the United States hospitals during the late war. That the said pension of twelve dollars per month shall be in lieu of any pension heretofore granted her.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 611: granting an increase of pension to Ann Atkinson. Chapter 611 25 Stat. 1121 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 611.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Ann Atkinson.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann Atkinson.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ann Atkinson, late widow of Hopeful Toler, late a soldier in Captain Henry Saint George Tucker’s company of Mounted Virginia Rifles, in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and pay her at the rate of sixteen dollars per month, in lieu of that which she is now receiving.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 612: for the relief of Alfred Head. Chapter 612 25 Stat. 1121 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 612.—

An Act for the relief of Alfred Head.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfred Head.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Alfred Head, or his legal representatives, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two hundred dollars, being the amount of purchase-money paid by him for the west half of the southeast quarter and the east half of the southwest quarter of section twenty-six, township forty-two, range twenty-two west, subject to entry at the land office at Fayette, Missouri, and subsequently resold by the land-office and repurchased by said Alfred Head.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 613: for the relief of heirs of Christopher Cott. Chapter 613 25 Stat. 1121 1888-07-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 613.—

An Act for the relief of heirs of Christopher Cott.

July 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Christopher Cott.

Payment of bounty, etc., to heirs of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the heirs of Christopher Cott, late a private in Company B. McLaughlin’s Independent Squadron, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, the pay, bounty, and all other allowances of a private of cavalry which may have been due and unpaid to him on November twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, the supposed date of the death of the said soldier.

Approved, July 9, 1888.

Chap. 616: granting a pension to Julius C. Monson. Chapter 616 25 Stat. 1121 1888-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 616.—

An Act granting a pension to Julius C. Monson.

July 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julius C. Monson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1122 on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Julius C. Monson, late a sergeant in Company D, of the Fifteenth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers.

Received by the President June 29, 1888.

Chap. 617: granting a pension to Philomelia L. Dartt. Chapter 617 25 Stat. 1122 1888-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 617.—

An Act granting a pension to Philomelia L. Dartt.

July 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philomelia L. Dartt.

Pension.

Received by the President June 29, 1888.

Chap. 618: granting a pension to Francis Marion Walker. Chapter 618 25 Stat. 1122 1888-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 618.—

An Act granting a pension to Francis Marion Walker.

July 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Francis Marion Walker.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Francis Marion Walker, late private in Company I, Sixteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, at eighteen dollars per month from and after the passage of the act. and in lieu of the pension at present received.

Received by the President June 29, 1888.

Chap. 619: to place the name of Rev. Stephen M. Collis on the muster-roll of the Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry as chaplain thereof. Chapter 619 25 Stat. 1122 1888-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 619.—

An Act to place the name of Rev. Stephen M. Collis on the muster-roll of the Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry as chaplain thereof.

July 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen M. Collis.

Muster corrected.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Stephen M. Collis on the muster-roll of the Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry as chaplain thereof, and that he be mustered from the first day of April, 1123 eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and mustered out on the first day of September, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Received by the President June 30, 1888.

Chap. 620: granting a pension to Martha F. Woodrum, widow of James Woodrum, deceased. Chapter 620 25 Stat. 1123 1888-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 620.—

An Act granting a pension to Martha F. Woodrum, widow of James Woodrum, deceased.

July 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha F. Wood-rum.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, the name of Martha F. Woodrum, surviving widow of James Woodrum, deceased, late private of Company C, Ninth Regiment of Kansas Volunteer Cavalry

Received by the President June 30, 1888.

Chap. 632: granting a pension to Sarah Ann Waters. Chapter 632 25 Stat. 1123 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 632.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah Ann Waters.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah Ann Waters.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 633: granting a pension to Emil Schattle. Chapter 633 25 Stat. 1123 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 633.—

An Act granting a pension to Emil Schattle.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Emil Schattle.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 634: granting a pension to W. A. Hicks. Chapter 634 25 Stat. 1123 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 634.—

An Act granting a pension to W. A. Hicks.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W. A. Hicks.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place oh 1124 the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of W. A. Hicks, late of Company M, Fifteenth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 635: granting a pension to John C. Wagoner. Chapter 635 25 Stat. 1124 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 635.—

An Act granting a pension to John C. Wagoner.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John C. Wagoner.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John C. Wagoner, former chief packer in Custer’s expedition against the Indians, and to pay him a pension from and after the passage of this act, at the rate of a private soldier.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 636: granting a pension to John F. G. Mittag. Chapter 636 25 Stat. 1124 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 636.—

An Act granting a pension to John F. G. Mittag.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John F. G. Mittag.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John F. G. Mittag, of Lancaster County, South Carolina, late a soldier in the war with the Seminole Indians, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 637: granting a pension to Lewis Telyea. Chapter 637 25 Stat. 1124 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 637.—

An Act granting a pension to Lewis Telyea.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lewis Telyea.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Lewis Telyea, late of Company B, Thirty-ninth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in the war of the rebellion, and now residing at Appleton, in the State of Minnesota, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 638: granting a pension to Julia Bryan, late nurse at Jeffersonville hospital. Chapter 638 25 Stat. 1124 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 638.—

An Act granting a pension to Julia Bryan, late nurse at Jeffersonville hospital.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julia Bryan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Julia Bryan, late nurse in Jefferson general hospital, at Jeffersonville, Indiana, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month as services as nurse in the late war of the rebellion.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 639: granting a pension to Lucy A. Noel. Chapter 639 25 Stat. 1124 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 639.—

An Act granting a pension to Lucy A. Noel.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucy A. Noel.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1125 on the pension-roll the name of Lucy A. Noel, an imbecile daughter of George W. Noel, who was killed while serving as a member of Company H, Thirty-ninth Regiment of Iowa Volunteers, and pay her legally constituted guardian a pension of eighteen dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 640: granting a pension to Frank H. Reed. Chapter 640 25 Stat. 1125 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 640.—

An Act granting a pension to Frank H. Reed.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank H. Reed.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frank H. Reed, non compos son of George W. Reed, late a private in Company C, Thirty-first Regiment Maine Volunteers, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, payable to his legally constituted guardian.

Chap. 641: granting an increase of pension to William Winans. Chapter 641 25 Stat. 1125 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 641.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to William Winans.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Winans.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Winans, late corporal of Company B, First Regiment of New York Cavalry, at the rate of thirty dollars per month, and such pension shall be in lieu of the sixteen dollars per month heretofore allowed him and which he is now receiving.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 642: to increase the pension of Edmund Ashworth. Chapter 642 25 Stat. 1125 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 642.—

An Act to increase the pension of Edmund Ashworth.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edmund Ashworth.

Pension increased.

That the pension of Edmund Ashworth, late a private in Company E. Eighth United States Infantry, in the war with Mexico, be, and the same is increased to twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 643: to increase the pension of Edward Healy. Chapter 643 25 Stat. 1125 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 643.—

An Act to increase the pension of Edward Healy.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward Healy.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to increase the pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws of Edward Healy, late of the Sixth United States Infantry, and pay him a pension of forty-five dollars per month in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 644: for the relief of Jennie D. Rice. Chapter 644 25 Stat. 1126 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1126

CHAP. 644.—

An Act for the relief of Jennie D. Rice.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jennie D. Rice.

To be paid pension due Richard T. Lurvey.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to Jennie D. Rice, sole surviving daughter of Richard T. Lurvey, late a private in Company K. Thirteenth Regiment of Maine Volunteer Infantry, the amount of pension which had accrued to the said Richard T. Lurvey. deceased, at the time of his death. December thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, by virtue of certificate numbered thirty-four thousand five hundred and fifty-three, restoration and reissue, dated July fifth eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, subject to deduction for any amount that may have been paid for reimbursement of the expenses of the last sickness and burial of the deceased, the said Jennie M. Rice having had the care and contributed to the support of her father, the said Richard T. Lurvey, who was totally blind, from July first, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, to the time of his death, December thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 645: for the relief of Hiram Chilson. Chapter 645 25 Stat. 1126 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 645.—

An Act for the relief of Hiram Chilson.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hiram Chilson.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 646: granting a pension to Caroline R. Haseltine. Chapter 646 25 Stat. 1126 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 646.—

An Act granting a pension to Caroline R. Haseltine.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline R. Haseltine.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Caroline R. Haseltine, mother of Edward C. Haseltine, late ensign in the United States Navy from New Hampshire, and pay her at the rate of fifteen dollars per month.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 647: granting a pension to Jacob F. Joseph. Chapter 647 25 Stat. 1126 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 647.—

An Act granting a pension to Jacob F. Joseph.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob F. Joseph.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 648: granting a pension to Emily W. Ogden. Chapter 648 25 Stat. 1126 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 648.—

An Act granting a pension to Emily W. Ogden.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Emily W. Ogden.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emily W. Ogden, widow of Cornelius A. 1127 Ogden, late a major in the United States Army, who died while in the service, in eighteen hundred and fifty-six, and to pay her a pension of thirty dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 649: granting a pension to Cullen W. Green. Chapter 649 25 Stat. 1127 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 649.—

An Act granting a pension to Cullen W. Green.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House, of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cullen W. Green.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 650: granting a pension to Hiram Bateman. Chapter 650 25 Stat. 1127 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 650.—

An Act granting a pension to Hiram Bateman.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hiram Bateman.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Hiram Bateman, late a private in Company I. Third Michigan Infantry Volunteers, and to pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars a month, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 651: granting a pension to Benjamin F. Howard. Chapter 651 25 Stat. 1127 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 651.—

An Act granting a pension to Benjamin F. Howard.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin F. Howard.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Benjamin F. Howard, a helpless cripple from the age of six years, and a son of Eli Howard, late a member of Company D. of the Ninety-ninth Indiana Volunteers, on the pension-roll, at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 652: granting a pension to Griswold Rogers. Chapter 652 25 Stat. 1127 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 652.—

An Act granting a pension to Griswold Rogers.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Griswold Rogers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws, the name of Griswold Rogers, late a private in Fourth Company, Third Regiment Connecticut Militia, in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 653: granting a pension to Louise F. D. Hoit. Chapter 653 25 Stat. 1127 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 653.—

An Act granting a pension to Louise F. D. Hoit.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louise F. D. Holt.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 654: granting pensions to William Knight, Jacob Parrott, and John Whollam. Chapter 654 25 Stat. 1128 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1128

CHAP. 654.—

An Act granting pensions to William Knight, Jacob Parrott, and John Whollam.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Knight.

Jacob Parrott.

John Whollam.

Pension.

Vol. 23, p. 506.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the act approved July seventh, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, entitled. “An act granting pensions to Wilson W. Brown and others,” the name of William Knight, late of Company E. Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Jacob Parrott, and John Whollam, late of the Thirty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 655: to grant a pension to the minor children of Levi M. Hunter, deceased. Chapter 655 25 Stat. 1128 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 655.—

An Act to grant a pension to the minor children of Levi M. Hunter, deceased.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Levi M. Hunter.

Pension to minor children.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the names of the minor children of Levi M. Hunter, deceased, late of Company A. One hundred and twentieth Indiana Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 656: for the relief of William E. Wheeler. Chapter 656 25 Stat. 1128 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 656.—

An Act for the relief of William E. Wheeler.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William E. Wheeler.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of William E. Wheeler, late of Company G. First United States Sharpshooters, at eight dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 657: for the relief of Ruth Clark. Chapter 657 25 Stat. 1128 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 657.—

An Act for the relief of Ruth Clark.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ruth Clark.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ruth Clark, surviving widow of Bardon Clark, who was a soldier of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and that she be granted a pension of twelve dollars a month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 658: for the relief of Elizabeth Terralls. Chapter 658 25 Stat. 1128 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 658.—

An Act for the relief of Elizabeth Terralls.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Terralls.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth Terralls, widow of Thomas Terralls late sergeant Company H. First Regiment United States Infantry

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 659: for the relief of J. H. Corn. Chapter 659 25 Stat. 1129 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1129

CHAP. 659.—

An Act for the relief of J. H. Corn.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

J. H. Corn.

Pension.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 660: for the relief of Margaret Lahey. Chapter 660 25 Stat. 1129 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 660.—

An Act for the relief of Margaret Lahey.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret Lahey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Margaret Lahey, widow of James Lahey, late private of Company A, Forty-third Regiment New York Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 661: to increase the pension of Washington T. Otey. Chapter 661 25 Stat. 1129 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 661.—

An Act to increase the pension of Washington T. Otey.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington T. Otey.

Pension increased.

Vol. 24, p. 806.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Washington T. Otey, late a lieutenant of Company F, of the Sixty-second Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 662: to increase the pension of James E. Gott. Chapter 662 25 Stat. 1129 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 662.—

An Act to increase the pension of James E. Gott.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

James E. Gott.

Pension increased.

That from and after the passage of this act the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of James E. Gott, late a private in Company A, Fourteenth Maine Volunteers, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the present pension which he now receives.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 663: to increase the pension of Manhatton Pickett, Chapter 663 25 Stat. 1129 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 663.—

An Act to increase the pension of Manhatton Pickett,

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Manhatton Pickett.

Pension increased.

Vol. 24. p. 852.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Manhatton Pickett, late a sergeant of Company B. One hundred and twelfth Regiment New York Volunteers, to forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now authorized by law.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 664: to increase the pension of Charles W. Sanborn. Chapter 664 25 Stat. 1130 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1130

CHAP. 664.—

An Act to increase the pension of Charles W. Sanborn.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles W. Sanborn.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Charles W. Sanborn, late a private in Company H. Seventeenth Maine, Regiment , by giving said Sanborn a proper rating for right inguinal hernia, as an additional disability to those for which he is now pensioned.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 665: to amend an act granting a pension to John Etzell, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine. Chapter 665 25 Stat. 1130 1888-07-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 665.—

An Act to amend an act granting a pension to John Etzell, approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine.

July 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Etzell.

Pension increased.

Vol. 20, p. 619.

That an act approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, granting a pension to John Etzell, be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to read as follows: That a pension be, and is hereby, granted to John Etzell, late a private in Company B. Second Minnesota Regiment Infantry, and that the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of said John Etzell on the pension-roll at the rate of six dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, including the right to an increase of the same if he shows himself entitled thereto.

Approved, July 16, 1888.

Chap. 667: granting a pension to Caroline Ruppert. Chapter 667 25 Stat. 1130 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 667.—

An Act granting a pension to Caroline Ruppert.

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline Ruppert.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Caroline Ruppert, widow of Christian Ruppert, late a private in Company F, Second Regiment of Michigan Cavalry Volunteers.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 668: granting a pension to James Turner. Chapter 668 25 Stat. 1130 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 668.—

An Act granting a pension to James Turner.

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Turner.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place the name of James Turner, late a private in Company A. Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, on the pension-roll, at such rate as his present disabilities may. under the laws relating to pensions, show him to be entitled to receive.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, 1131 and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 669: granting a pension to Elisha Wilkins. Chapter 669 25 Stat. 1131 1887-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 669.—

An Act granting a pension to Elisha Wilkins.

July 17, 1887

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elisha Wilkins.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby instructed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Elisha Wilkins, of Crawfordsville, Iowa, late a private soldier in the company of Captain Jacob Peak, and in the regiment of Colonel Joseph Byrd, in the war with the Creek Indians in Florida, in eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and pay him a pension subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 670: granting a pension to Perry D. Martin, Chapter 670 25 Stat. 1131 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 670.—

An Act granting a pension to Perry D. Martin,

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Perry D. Martin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Perry D. Martin, formerly a member of Company G. Third Regiment Minnesota Volunteers (Infantry) on the pension-roll, and to pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress m which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 671: granting a pension to Milton Merwin. Chapter 671 25 Stat. 1131 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 671.—

An Act granting a pension to Milton Merwin.

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Milton Merwin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Milton Merwin, the child of Morris M. Merwin, late a private Company E. Ninetieth New York Volunteers, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 672: for the relief of Frank Ouradnik. Chapter 672 25 Stat. 1132 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1132

CHAP. 672.—

An Act for the relief of Frank Ouradnik.

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank Ouradnik.

Pension.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 673: for the relief of Andrew T. McReynolds. Chapter 673 25 Stat. 1132 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 673.—

An Act for the relief of Andrew T. McReynolds.

July 17, 1888

. Whereas Andrew T. M^cReynolds served as a captain of Company

Preamble.

K, Third Dragoons, United States Army, in Mexico, during the war with that Republic, and while acting in squadron with Captain (the late General) Phil Kearney, the usual escort to the General-in-chief, was, on the twentieth day of August, anno Domini eighteen hundred and forty-seven, disabled by a grape-shot wound in a charge at the gates of Mexico, by reason whereof he was placed on the pension-roll at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, which pension he continued to receive until the fifteenth day of June, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-one, when he was mustered into the volunteer service as colonel of the First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry (the first volunteer cavalry regiment organized for the late civil war), and served as such until the twenty-second of August, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-four, when he received an honorable discharge, during all of which time his said pension was withheld from him, amounting in all to the sum of nine hundred and fifty dollars, no part of which sum has since been received by him: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Andrew T. McReynolds.

Retained pension to.

That the Commissioner of Pensions be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to the said Andrew T. M^cReynolds the said sum of nine hundred and fifty dollars, taking his receipt therefor in full discharge of said claim.

Sec. 2. That this act shall take effect from and after its passage.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 674: for the relief of Judith A. Kinsey. Chapter 674 25 Stat. 1132 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 674.—

An Act for the relief of Judith A. Kinsey.

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Judith A. Kinsey.

Pension.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 675: for the relief of William N. Robb. Chapter 675 25 Stat. 1133 1888-07-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 675.—

An Act for the relief of William N. Robb.

July 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William N. Robb.

Pension increased.

That the pension now paid to William N. Robb, a soldier in the war between the United States and Mexico, be, and is hereby increased to the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Received by the President July 5, 1888.

Chap. 682: granting a pension to Mrs. Virginia Grier. Chapter 682 25 Stat. 1133 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 682.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Virginia Grier.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Virginia Grier.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Virginia Grier, widow of William N. Grier, late Brevet Brigadier-General and Colonel of the United States Army; the pension of the said Mrs. Virginia Grier to be at the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 683: granting a pension to Martin N. Kellogg. Chapter 683 25 Stat. 1133 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 683.—

An Act granting a pension to Martin N. Kellogg.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the, Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martin N. Kellogg.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the mime of Martin N. Kellogg, a Mexican war veteran, who served in Company H. Sixth Regiment United States Infantry, and to pay him a pension of seventy-two dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 684: granting a pension to Mrs. Catharine K. Whittlesey. Chapter 684 25 Stat. 1133 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 684.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Catharine K. Whittlesey.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine K. Whittlesey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the 1134 pension laws, the name of Mrs. Catharine K. Whittlesey, widow of the late Major J. H. Whittlesey. United States Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of the pension she is now receiving.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 685: granting a pension to Mrs. Loanda Sherman. Chapter 685 25 Stat. 1134 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 685.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Loanda Sherman.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Loanda Sherman.

Pension

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Loanda Sherman, widow of Urial Sherman, who was a private in Company A, of the One hundred and eighteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 686: granting a pension to Abel G. Rankin. Chapter 686 25 Stat. 1134 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 686.—

An Act granting a pension to Abel G. Rankin.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abel G. Rankin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Abel G. Rankin, late of Company F, Tenth Maine Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of seventy-two dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 687: granting a pension to Carrie V. Miller. Chapter 687 25 Stat. 1134 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 687.—

An Act granting a pension to Carrie V. Miller.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carrie V. Miller.

Pension.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 688: increasing the pension of Jeptha A. Jones. Chapter 688 25 Stat. 1134 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 688.—

An Act increasing the pension of Jeptha A. Jones.

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jeptha A. Jones.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jeptha A. Jones, late lieutenant and captain in the Eighty-fourth and One hundred and thirty-ninth New York Volunteers, and increase the pension paid to him to seventy-two dollars per month.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 689: for the relief of Lewis Davis, a soldier of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve Chapter 689 25 Stat. 1134 1888-07-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 689.—

An Act for the relief of Lewis Davis, a soldier of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve

July 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lewis Davis.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to place the name of Lewis Davis, of Laclede County, Missouri, a soldier of 1135 the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, on the pension-roll, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, July 19, 1888.

Chap. 697: granting a pension to Hannah Babb Hutchins. Chapter 697 25 Stat. 1135 1888-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 697.—

An Act granting a pension to Hannah Babb Hutchins.

July 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah Babb Hutchins.

Pension increased.

Vol. 24, p. 851.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hannah Babb Hutchins, a volunteer nurse in the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the one now received by her.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 698: for the relief of Zeb Ward, of Little Rock, Arkansas. Chapter 698 25 Stat. 1135 1888-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 698.—

An Act for the relief of Zeb Ward, of Little Rock, Arkansas.

July 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Zeb Ward.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Zeb Ward, of Little Rock, Arkansas, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of nineteen thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars, balance of the account of said Ward for the keeping of United States prisoners in the State penitentiary of Arkansas, from April first, eighteen hundred and seventy-six, to March thirty-first, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, the said Ward being the lessee of said penitentiary during that time.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 699: for the relief of General G. Cluseret. Chapter 699 25 Stat. 1135 1888-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 699.—

An Act for the relief of General G. Cluseret.

July 23, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

G. Cluseret.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and empowered to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon vouchers duly approved by the Secretary of State, the sum of five hundred dollars, to be immediately available, to pay to General G. Cluseret for services and expenses in procuring information and specimens of benefit to the United States and relative to statistical information in the Turkish Dominions.

Approved, July 23, 1888.

Chap. 703: granting a pension to Sarah F. Jones. Chapter 703 25 Stat. 1135 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 703.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah F. Jones.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah F. Jones.

Pension.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 704: granting a pension to Mary J. Davis. Chapter 704 25 Stat. 1136 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1136

CHAP. 704.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary J. Davis.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary J. Davis.

Pension.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 705: granting a pension to Keziah E. Strong. Chapter 705 25 Stat. 1136 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 705.—

An Act granting a pension to Keziah E. Strong.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Keziah E. Strong.

Pension.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 706: granting a pension to John Child. Chapter 706 25 Stat. 1136 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 706.—

An Act granting a pension to John Child.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Child.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of John Child, late a private in Company D, Sixty-second New York Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 707: granting a pension to Mrs. Mary McGee. Chapter 707 25 Stat. 1136 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 707.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary McGee.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary McGee.

Pension.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 708: granting a pension to Margaret Blades. Chapter 708 25 Stat. 1136 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 708.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret Blades.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret Blades.

Pension.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 709: granting a pension to Fannie A. Kimball. Chapter 709 25 Stat. 1137 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1137

CHAP. 709.—

An Act granting a pension to Fannie A. Kimball.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fannie A. Kimball.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Fannie A. Kimball, the blind daughter of Charles A. Kimball, deceased, late sergeant Battery D, First Rhode Island Light Artillery, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 710: granting an increase of pension to C. R. Thomas. Chapter 710 25 Stat. 1137 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 710.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to C. R. Thomas.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

C. R. Thomas.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to grant an increase of pension to C. R. Thomas, late a corporal Company D, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, whose pension certificate is numbered one hundred and twenty thousand one hundred and seventy-one, and pay him a pension of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 711: granting an increase of pension to Sallie R. Alexander, widow of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas L. Alexander, United States Army. Chapter 711 25 Stat. 1137 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 711.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Sallie R. Alexander, widow of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas L. Alexander, United States Army.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sallie R. Alexander.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Sallie R. Alexander, widow of the late Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas L. Alexander. United States Army, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, for and during her natural life, in lieu of the pension of thirty dollars per month now paid to her.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 712: granting increase of pension to Marcus D. Raymond. Chapter 712 25 Stat. 1137 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 712.—

An Act granting increase of pension to Marcus D. Raymond.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Marcus D. Raymond.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Marcus D. Raymond, late a corporal of Company I, Twentieth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and a private of Company B, Fortieth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, in lieu of the amount per month he is now receiving.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 713: to increase the pension of John W. January. Chapter 713 25 Stat. 1137 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 713.—

An Act to increase the pension of John W. January.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John W. January.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John W. January, of Minonk, Illinois, 1138 late of Company B, Fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and to pay him a pension at the rate of one hundred dollars per month in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 714: for the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth White. Chapter 714 25 Stat. 1138 1888-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 714.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth White.

July 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth White.

Pension.

Approved, July 24, 1888.

Chap. 719: for the relief of Rosaloo Sage. Chapter 719 25 Stat. 1138 1888-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 719.—

An Act for the relief of Rosaloo Sage.

July 30, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosaloo Sage.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Rosaloo Sage, late of Company A, Eighth Iowa Infantry, subject to the requirements and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President July 18, 1888.

Chap. 721: granting a pension to Emma S. Free, widow of Thomas S. Free, late major of the United States Army. Chapter 721 25 Stat. 1138 1888-07-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 721.—

An Act granting a pension to Emma S. Free, widow of Thomas S. Free, late major of the United States Army.

July 31, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emma S. Free.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emma S. Free, widow of Major Thomas S. Free, deceased, late a major of the Tenth Regiment of Volunteers of the United States Army, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, the same as was allowed by law to her husband at the time of his death.

Approved, July 31, 1888.

Chap. 731: for the relief of the Church of the Ascension in the District of Columbia. Chapter 731 25 Stat. 1138 1888-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 731.—

An Act for the relief of the Church of the Ascension in the District of Columbia.

August 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Church of the Ascension. District of Columbia.

Taxes remitted.

That all taxes and assessments, general and special, with the interest and penalties now due and unpaid thereon upon lots one. two, and three in square two hundred and eighty-two, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, now owned and occupied by the Church of the Ascension, be, and the same hereby are. remitted.

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 732: for the relief of Major-General W. W. Averell Chapter 732 25 Stat. 1139 1888-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1139

CHAP. 732.—

An Act for the relief of Major-General W. W. Averell

August 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William W. Averell.

May be appointed captain in Army, re-tired.

That in view of the long and faithful services of Brevet Major-General William W. Averell, United States Army, before and during the late war, and of severe wounds received by him in battle, the President be, and he is hereby, authorized to nominate and. by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint William W. Averell, brevet major-general United States Army and late brigadier-general United States Volunteers, to the position of captain in the Army of the United States, and to place him on the retired list of the Army as of that grade, the retired list being thereby increased in number to that extent; and all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are suspended for this purpose only: Provided, That from and after the

Proviso.

passage of this act no pension shall be paid to the said

Pension to cease.

William W. Averell. nor shall any compensation be paid to him for any period prior to his appointment under this act

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 733: to grant to the trustees of the German Lutheran Trinity Congregation of Washington, District of Columbia, the right to sell a portion of their cemetery lands. Chapter 733 25 Stat. 1139 1888-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 733.—

An Act to grant to the trustees of the German Lutheran Trinity Congregation of Washington, District of Columbia, the right to sell a portion of their cemetery lands.

August 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

German Lutheran Trinity Congregation, Washington. D. C.

May sell portion of cemetery.

That the trustees of the German Lutheran Trinity Congregation in the city of Washington. District of Columbia, be, and they are hereby, empowered to convey in fee-simple that portion of their cemetery grounds in said District, comprising two acres and thirty-eight and one-half perches of ground, and more fully described in a certain deed of trust by Jacob Huster and wife to George Emmert, tearing date the nineteenth day of March, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-one, and recorded March twenty-second, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-one, in liber numbered nine hundred and sixty-four, folio three hundred and forty-one et sequentes, one of the land records for the District of Columbia.

Sec. 2. That this act shall take effect from and after its passage

Approved, August 1, 1888.

Chap. 734: granting a pension to Erastus B. Burnham. Chapter 734 25 Stat. 1139 1888-08-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 734.—

An Act granting a pension to Erastus B. Burnham.

August 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Erastus B. Burnham.

Pension.

Approved, August 2, 1888.

Chap. 735: granting a pension to Mary L. Williams. Chapter 735 25 Stat. 1139 1888-08-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 735.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary L. Williams.

August 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary L. Williams.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the 1140 pension laws, the name of Mary L. Williams, widow of Reuben Williams, late a private in Company C, One hundred and forty-seventh Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, August 2, 1888.

Chap. 736: granting a pension to Mrs. Mary L. Ristine. Chapter 736 25 Stat. 1140 1888-08-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 736.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary L. Ristine.

August 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary L. Ristine.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Mary L. Ristine, widow of Barnett E. Ristine, late a member of Company F of the Third Regiment of Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 2, 1888.

Chap. 737: granting an increase of pension to Emily J. Stannard. Chapter 737 25 Stat. 1140 1888-08-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 737.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Emily J. Stannard.

August 2, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emily J. Stannard.

Pension increased.

Vol 24. p. 875.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emily J. Stannard, widow of the late George J. Stannard, brevet major-general of volunteers, and to pay her a pension at the rate of one hundred dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act. instead of the pension she is now receiving.

Received by the President July 21, 1888.

Chap. 758: granting an increase of pension to Enoch G. Adams. Chapter 758 25 Stat. 1140 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 758.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Enoch G. Adams.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Enoch G. Adams.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Enoch G. Adams, late captain of Company D. First Regiment United States Infantry, at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving, to commence from the passage of this act.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 759: granting an increase of pension to Joseph Verbisky. Chapter 759 25 Stat. 1140 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 759.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Joseph Verbisky.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Verbisky.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joseph Verbisky, late of the Second Regiment United States Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 760: granting a pension to Louisa Provost. Chapter 760 25 Stat. 1141 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1141

CHAP. 760.—

An Act granting a pension to Louisa Provost.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisa Provost.

Pension.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 761: granting a pension to Gustave E. Peters. Chapter 761 25 Stat. 1141 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 761.—

An Act granting a pension to Gustave E. Peters.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gustave E. Peters.

Pension.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 762: for the relief of Mrs. Louise Silvers. Chapter 762 25 Stat. 1141 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 762.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs. Louise Silvers.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louise Silvers.

Pension.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 763: granting a pension to James Hale Chapter 763 25 Stat. 1141 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 763.—

An Act granting a pension to James Hale

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Hale.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James Hale, Company F, First New Hampshire Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 764: granting a pension to Mercy A. Cutts. Chapter 764 25 Stat. 1141 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 764.—

An Act granting a pension to Mercy A. Cutts.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mercy A. Cutts.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mercy A. Cutts, foster mother of Enoch F. Cutts, deceased, late of Company A, Thirty-first Maine Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 765: granting a pension to Joseph Wirth Chapter 765 25 Stat. 1142 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1142

CHAP. 765.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph Wirth

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Wirth.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joseph Wirth, late quartermaster-sergeant in Company L. Third New Jersey Cavalry, and pay him at the rate of thirty dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act. in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 766: granting a pension to Frederick W. Travis. Chapter 766 25 Stat. 1142 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 766.—

An Act granting a pension to Frederick W. Travis.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frederick W. Travis.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frederick W. Travis, formerly of Company D. First Regiment United States Infantry, in the war with the Florida Indians, and pay him a pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 767: granting a pension to William Jack. Chapter 767 25 Stat. 1142 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 767.—

An Act granting a pension to William Jack.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and, House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Jack.

Pension.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 768: granting a pension to James T. Bourland. Chapter 768 25 Stat. 1142 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 768.—

An Act granting a pension to James T. Bourland.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James T. Bourland.

Pension.

Approved, August 6, 1888.

Chap. 769: granting a pension to Louise Paul. Chapter 769 25 Stat. 1142 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 769.—

An Act granting a pension to Louise Paul.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louise Paul.

Pension increased.

Vol. 21. p. 874.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Louise Paul, widow of Brigadier-General Gabriel R. Paul, United States Army, and to pay her a pension of one hundred dollars a month, in lieu of the pension she is now receiving.

Received by the President July 25, 1888.

Chap. 770: granting a pension to Julia A. Rhoads. Chapter 770 25 Stat. 1143 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1143

CHAP. 770.—

An Act granting a pension to Julia A. Rhoads.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julia A. Rhoads.

Pension.

Received by the President July 25, 1888.

Chap. 771: granting a pension to Mrs. Fredericka Hauser. Chapter 771 25 Stat. 1143 1888-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 771.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Fredericka Hauser.

August 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fredericka Hauser.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Fredericka Hauser, widow of John F. Hauser, late of Company H, Sixth Wisconsin Infantry.

Received by the President July 25, 1888.

Chap. 774: granting a pension to Hiram R. Ellis. Chapter 774 25 Stat. 1143 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 774.—

An Act granting a pension to Hiram R. Ellis.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hiram R. Ellis.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hiram R. Ellis, formerly first lieutenant and adjutant of the Twenty-eighth Michigan Infantry, and pay him a pension as of the rank of first lieutenant, in lieu of the pension allowed him under the general pension law of the rank of sergeant of Company I, Fifth Michigan Cavalry, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 775: granting a pension to Mary Kelley. Chapter 775 25 Stat. 1143 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 775.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Kelley.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Kelley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Mary Kelley, widow of Daniel Kelley, late private of Company B. of the Eighth Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, and pay to her a pension, subject to the rules and regulations of the Pension Office.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 776: granting a pension to Eliza Trefren. Chapter 776 25 Stat. 1144 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1144

CHAP. 776.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza Trefren.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Trefren.

Pension.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 777: granting a pension to George W. Flowers. Chapter 777 25 Stat. 1144 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 777.—

An Act granting a pension to George W. Flowers.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Flowers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of George W. Flowers, late a private in Company C. Fifty-second Pennsylvania Militia Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 778: granting a pension to Isaac N. Johnson. Chapter 778 25 Stat. 1144 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 778.—

An Act granting a pension to Isaac N. Johnson.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Isaac N. Johnson.

Pension.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 779: granting a pension to Caroline Pautel. Chapter 779 25 Stat. 1144 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 779.—

An Act granting a pension to Caroline Pautel.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline Pautel.

Pension.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 780: granting a pension to the widow of Samuel Clary. Chapter 780 25 Stat. 1144 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 780.—

An Act granting a pension to the widow of Samuel Clary.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann Clary.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ann Clary, the widow of Samuel Clary, late a private in Company I, Twenty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 781: granting a pension to James McIntyre. Chapter 781 25 Stat. 1145 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1145

CHAP. 781.—

An Act granting a pension to James McIntyre.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James McIntyre.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provision and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James McIntyre, late a private in Company G, Tenth Michigan Infantry.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 782: granting a pension to George W. Croop. Chapter 782 25 Stat. 1145 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 782.—

An Act granting a pension to George W. Croop.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Croop.

Pension.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 783: granting a pension to Mary E. Forren. Chapter 783 25 Stat. 1145 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 783.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary E. Forren.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary E. Forren.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary E. Forren, widow of Morris Forren, late a private in Company I of the Thirty-first Regiment Maine Volunteers.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 784: releasing the estate of Asher R. Eddy, late lieutenant-colonel and quartermaster-general United States Army, deceased, and George W. Gibbs and R. L. Ogden, sureties on his official bond. Chapter 784 25 Stat. 1145 1888-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 784.—

An Act releasing the estate of Asher R. Eddy, late lieutenant-colonel and quartermaster-general United States Army, deceased, and George W. Gibbs and R. L. Ogden, sureties on his official bond.

August 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Asher R. Eddy.

Estate of, and sureties on official bond released.

That the estate of the late Asher R. Eddy, late lieutenant-colonel and deputy quartermaster-general United States Army, deceased, and George W. Gibbs and R. L. Ogden, sureties of the said late Asher R. Eddy on his official bond to the United States, bearing date September fifth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and seventy-two, be, and they are hereby, released from any liability that may have accrued in the office of said lieutenant-colonel and deputy quartermaster-general United States Army during his term of service, and the proper officer of the United States Treasury Department be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cancel and discharge said liability, whether the same be pending in court or has become a judgment.

Approved, August 7, 1888.

Chap. 795: for the relief of W. H. Tibbits. Chapter 795 25 Stat. 1145 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 795.—

An Act for the relief of W. H. Tibbits.

August 8, 1888

. Whereas it appears from the records of the General Land Office that

Preamble.

W. H. Tibbits did in good faith, on the fourth day of January, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, make homestead entry of the northeast quarter of section twenty-one. township nine north, range eleven east, in the State of Nebraska, and resided thereon for the full period of 1146 time required by existing statutes, and improved and cultivated the same; and Whereas it further appears that the said tract of land was patented to the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad at a time subsequent to said homestead entry, and sold by said railroad company to other parties: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

W. H. Tibbits.

May make new homestead location.

That the said W. H. Tibbits, or his legal representatives, is hereby authorized to locate one hundred and sixty acres of any of the public lauds, subject to private entry at one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre, of the United States; and patent shall issue to him or his assignees as in other cases of a like nature.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 796: for the relief of Caroline T. Cockle. Chapter 796 25 Stat. 1146 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 796.—

An Act for the relief of Caroline T. Cockle.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline T. Cockle.

Payment to.

That the sum of one hundred and ninety-nine dollars and eighty cents be, and hereby is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to reimburse Caroline T. Cockle, executrix of Washington Cockle, late postmaster at Peoria, Illinois, for money expended for lighting the Peoria post-office during the fiscal year eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 797: for the relief of James O’Brien. Chapter 797 25 Stat. 1146 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 797.—

An Act for the relief of James O’Brien.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James O’Brien.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and is hereby, authorized and directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to pay to James O’Brien, late a deputy collector of the first Tennessee district, the sum of two hundred and ten dollars and ten cents, the amount paid by him under the direction of the collector in suppressing illicit distilleries in said district, as is fully shown by the records in the Internal Revenue Office.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 798: for the relief of C. L. Wilson. Chapter 798 25 Stat. 1146 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 798.—

An Act for the relief of C. L. Wilson.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

C. L. Wilson.

Credit in accounts of.

That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to credit the account of C. L. Wilson, postmaster at Meilford, Ellis County. Texas, with the sum of fifty dollars, for money lost in transit.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 799: for the relief of the Southern Illinois Normal University. Chapter 799 25 Stat. 1146 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 799.—

An Act for the relief of the Southern Illinois Normal University.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Southern Illinois Normal University.

Relief of.

That the Secretary of War be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to relieve the Southern Illinois Normal University, at Carbondale. Illinois, from all money responsibility for so much of the ordnance and ordnance 1147 stores issued to said University under bond dated August twenty-first, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, as was destroyed by fire on November twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 800: granting an increase of pension to William M. Whaley. Chapter 800 25 Stat. 1147 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 800.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to William M. Whaley.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William M. Whaley.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of William M. Whaley, late of Company C. Sixth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, and of Company C. Forty-eighth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, on the pension-roll, and cause to be paid to him a pension of forty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 801: granting a pension to Samuel F. C. Garrison. Chapter 801 25 Stat. 1147 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 801.—

An Act granting a pension to Samuel F. C. Garrison.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel F. C. Garrison.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be directed to place the name of Samuel F. C. Garrison. late chaplain Fortieth Regiment Iowa Volunteers, now a resident of El Dorado, Kansas, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 802: granting a pension to Lydia Calhoun. Chapter 802 25 Stat. 1147 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 802.—

An Act granting a pension to Lydia Calhoun.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lydia Calhoun.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lydia Calhoun, widow of William Calhoun, of Company I. Twelfth Michigan Volunteers, subject to the laws, rules, and restriction of the pension law.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 803: granting a pension to Joseph Peve. Chapter 803 25 Stat. 1147 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 803.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph Peve.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Peve.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 804: granting a pension to Mary Foster. Chapter 804 25 Stat. 1147 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 804.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Foster.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Foster.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 805: granting a pension to George E. Wells. Chapter 805 25 Stat. 1148 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1148

CHAP. 805.—

An Act granting a pension to George E. Wells.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George E. Wells.

Pension.

That the name of George E. Wells, late a member of the Sixth Ohio Independent Battery, be placed on the pension-roll of the United States, by the Secretary of the Interior, and that he be paid a pension of eight dollars per month from the date of the passage and approval of this act.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 806: granting a pension to Mrs Catharine Peterson. Chapter 806 25 Stat. 1148 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 806.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Catharine Peterson.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Peterson.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 807: granting a pension to William C. Tilly. Chapter 807 25 Stat. 1148 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 807.—

An Act granting a pension to William C. Tilly.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William C. Tilly.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to inscribe on the pension-rolls the name of William C. Tilly, date a private of Company B. Fourth Tennessee Infantry Volunteers, at the rate of eight dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 808: granting a pension to John Taaffe. Chapter 808 25 Stat. 1148 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 808.—

An Act granting a pension to John Taaffe.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Taaffe.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 809: granting a pension to William C. Lord. Chapter 809 25 Stat. 1148 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 809.—

An Act granting a pension to William C. Lord.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William C. Lord.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of William C. Lord, of Portland, Maine, at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 810: granting a pension to Anna M. Arnold, widow of John Arnold. Chapter 810 25 Stat. 1148 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 810.—

An Act granting a pension to Anna M. Arnold, widow of John Arnold.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna M. Arnold.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to place upon the pension- 1149 rolls the name of Anna M. Arnold, widow of John Arnold, late of Company C, Forty-first New York Volunteers, and to pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 811: granting a pension to Susan F. Scott. Chapter 811 25 Stat. 1149 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 811.—

An Act granting a pension to Susan F. Scott.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan F. Scott.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Susan F. Scott, mother of John B. Scott, late of Company G, Eighteenth Connecticut Infantry.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 812: granting a pension to Levi Little. Chapter 812 25 Stat. 1149 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 812.—

An Act granting a pension to Levi Little.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Levi Little.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 813: granting a pension to Eliza Mathews. Chapter 813 25 Stat. 1149 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 813.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza Mathews.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Mathews.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 814: granting a pension to George C. Chase. Chapter 814 25 Stat. 1149 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 814.—

An Act granting a pension to George C. Chase.

August 8, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George C. Chase.

Pension.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 815: restoring the right of pre-emption to Jesse A. Corn. Chapter 815 25 Stat. 1149 1888-08-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 815.—

An Act restoring the right of pre-emption to Jesse A. Corn.

August 8, 1888

. Whereas Jesse A. Corn, in eighteen hundred and seventy-four

Preamble.

filed a preemption claim upon a tract of public land in Colorado, which said land in eighteen hundred and seventy-five became worth-less for agricultural purposes by reason of an overflow of the Arkansas River, and thereupon he relinquished the same to the United States; and Whereas said Corn, in eighteen hundred and eighty-four, settled and filed upon another tract of public land in Colorado, believing 1150 that he had the legal right so to do, and has since resided upon, improved, and cultivated the same in good faith, and now has a claim for entry thereof pending in the Land Department, which the said department has refused to approve for patent, and to which there is no adverse claimant: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Jesse A. Corn.

May pre empt certain land in Colorado.

That the said Jesse A. Corn be and he is hereby, authorized to preempt the said land now claimed by him on making the proofs required by the provisions of the preemption law.

Approved, August 8, 1888.

Chap. 825: to restore the homestead right of M. F. Vance of Akron, Colorado. Chapter 825 25 Stat. 1150 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 825.—

An Act to restore the homestead right of M. F. Vance of Akron, Colorado.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the. Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

M. F. Vance.

May make homestead entry.

R. S. Title XXXII, ch. 5. p. 419.

That the homestead right of M. F. Vance, of Akron, Colorado, be restored, and that he be entitled to all the privileges accruing under sections twenty-two hundred and eighty-nine to twenty-three hundred and seventeen, chapter five, title thirty-two of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 826: restoring to the pension-roll the name of Cynthia J. Carlton. Chapter 826 25 Stat. 1150 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 826.—

An Act restoring to the pension-roll the name of Cynthia J. Carlton.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cynthia J. Carlton.

Pension restored..

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll the name of Mrs Cynthia J. Carlton, widow of Henry Carlton, late captain in the Twenty-second Regiment of Michigan Volunteers, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 827: to increase the pension of Mrs. Minerva Eagle. Chapter 827 25 Stat. 1150 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 827.—

An Act to increase the pension of Mrs. Minerva Eagle.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Minerva Eagle.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized to increase the pension to thirty dollars per month of Mrs. Minerva Eagle, widow of Commodore Henry Eagle, who was an officer of the Navy of the United States from eighteen hundred and eighteen to eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 828: increasing the pension of William J. Heady. Chapter 828 25 Stat. 1150 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 828.—

An Act increasing the pension of William J. Heady.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House, of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William J. Heady.

Pension increased.

Vol. 24. p. 846.

That the pension of William J. Heady, who was pensioned by act of Congress, approved July sixth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-six, be increased to the sum of fifty dollars a month, from and after the passage of this act, owing to increased disability.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 829: to grant a pension to “Muck-a-pec-wak-keu-zah,” or “John,” an Indian who aided in saving the lives of many white people in the Indian outbreak in Minnesota in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-two. Chapter 829 25 Stat. 1151 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1151

CHAP. 829.—

An Act to grant a pension to “Muck-a-pec-wak-keu-zah,” or “John,” an Indian who aided in saving the lives of many white people in the Indian outbreak in Minnesota in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Muck-a-pec-wak-keu-zah, or John.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of fifteen dollars per month, the name of Muck-a-pec-wak-keu-zah, or “John”, an Indian of the Dakota or Sioux tribe, now residing near the city of Hastings, in the county of Dakota, in the State of Minnesota, and who rendered valuable services in behalf of the white settlers, and who was instrumental in saving the lives of many white people during the Sioux outbreak and war in the State of Minnesota in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-two. and who then served the United States as a scout, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 830: to grant a pension to Elizabeth O’Laughlin, the helpless and invalid daughter of Dennis O’Laughlin, late a member of Company I, Ninth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Chapter 830 25 Stat. 1151 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 830.—

An Act to grant a pension to Elizabeth O’Laughlin, the helpless and invalid daughter of Dennis O’Laughlin, late a member of Company I, Ninth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth O’Laughlin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place upon the pension-roll. at eighteen dollars per month, the name of Elizabeth O’Laughlin, the helpless and invalid daughter of Dennis O’Laughlin. deceased, and late a member of Company I, Ninth Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, and pay the same to her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 831: to place the name of Frederic Ronicke on the pension-roll. Chapter 831 25 Stat. 1151 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 831.—

An Act to place the name of Frederic Ronicke on the pension-roll.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frederic Ronicke.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Frederic Ronicke, late of Company A, Fifty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 832: to place the name of John J. Mitchell on the pension-roll. Chapter 832 25 Stat. 1151 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 832.—

An Act to place the name of John J. Mitchell on the pension-roll.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John J. Mitchell.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 833: to place the name of Samuel Massey on the pension-roll. Chapter 833 25 Stat. 1152 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1152

CHAP. 833.—

An Act to place the name of Samuel Massey on the pension-roll.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Massey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Samuel Massey, of Charleston, Swain County, North Carolina, on the pension-roll, and pay him the pension of a captain, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 834: granting an increase of pension to Elnathan Meade. Chapter 834 25 Stat. 1152 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 834.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Elnathan Meade.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elnathan Meade.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elnathan Meade, late of Company C. Forty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteers, at the rate of forty-five dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 835: granting an increase of pension to John A. Rolf. Chapter 835 25 Stat. 1152 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 835.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to John A. Rolf.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John A. Rolf.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to in-crease the pension of John A. Rolf to forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received by him under certificate sixty-three thousand and sixty-four.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 836: granting an increase of pension to A. W. Rose. Chapter 836 25 Stat. 1152 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 836.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to A. W. Rose.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. W. Rose.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of A. W. Rose, and pay him a pension of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of any pension he may now be receiving under the general law, by virtue of certificate numbered eighty thousand five hundred and ninety

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 837: granting an increase of pension to Charles Jewett. Chapter 837 25 Stat. 1152 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 837.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Charles Jewett.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Jewett.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Charles Jewett, late a private in Company I, Third New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 838: granting an increase of pension to Rebecca Manlove. Chapter 838 25 Stat. 1153 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1153

CHAP. 838.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Rebecca Manlove.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Rebecca Manlove.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and lie is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Mrs. Rebecca Manlove, widow of David Manlove, who served in the United States Navy, in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, from twelve dollars per mouth to thirty dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 839: for the relief of Eliza Russell, widow of Eldredge Russell. Chapter 839 25 Stat. 1153 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 839.—

An Act for the relief of Eliza Russell, widow of Eldredge Russell.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza Russell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Eliza Russell, widow of Eldridge Russell, of General Harris’ command, war of eighteen hundred and thirty-six, on the pension-roll at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 840: for the relief of Mrs Delilah Whipps. Chapter 840 25 Stat. 1153 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 840.—

An Act for the relief of Mrs Delilah Whipps.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Delilah Whipps.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Mrs Delilah Whipps, widow of Lloyd Whipps, late a private in Captain Joseph J. Jones’s company, in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 841: for the relief of Mary Nevels. Chapter 841 25 Stat. 1153 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 841.—

An Act for the relief of Mary Nevels.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Nevels.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Nevels, a blind orphan, whose father, Thomas Nevels, of Company G, Twelfth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers, was killed in battle in October, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month during the term of her natural life.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 842: for the relief of Coburn D. Outten. Chapter 842 25 Stat. 1153 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 842.—

An Act for the relief of Coburn D. Outten.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coburn D. Outten.

Pension increased.

That the pension allowed to Coburn D. Outten be increased to thirty dollars per month, to commence upon the passage of this act.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 843: for the relief of John H. Claus. Chapter 843 25 Stat. 1154 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1154

CHAP. 843.—

An Act for the relief of John H. Claus.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John H. Claus.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John H. Claus, late a private in Company K. One hundred and eighth Regiment Ohio Infantry Volunteers, and also late a private in the Ordnance Department of the United States Army.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 844: for the relief of William H. Porter. Chapter 844 25 Stat. 1154 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 844.—

An Act for the relief of William H. Porter.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Porter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of William H. Porter, of Madisonville, in the State of Kentucky, upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, for services rendered in the war with Mexico, in the Company commanded by Captain Leftwich, in the Third Regiment, of Tennessee Volunteers, as shown by testimony on file with said William H. Porter’s application for a land warrant issued by the Commissioner of Pensions on the eighteenth of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 845: for the relief of Marshall Burtrum. Chapter 845 25 Stat. 1154 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 845.—

An Act for the relief of Marshall Burtrum.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Marshall Burtrum.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 846: granting a pension to Rosanna K. Griffin. Chapter 846 25 Stat. 1154 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 846.—

An Act granting a pension to Rosanna K. Griffin.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosanna K. Griffin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Rosanna K. Griffin, widow of James Griffin, late of Company I, One hundred and fifty-fifth New York Volunteers.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 847: granting a pension to Mrs. Judith Deig. Chapter 847 25 Stat. 1154 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 847.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Judith Deig.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Judith Deig.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Mrs Judith Deig on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 848: granting a pension to William M. Dicken Chapter 848 25 Stat. 1155 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1155

CHAP. 848.—

An Act granting a pension to William M. Dicken

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William M. Dicken.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 849: granting a pension to Martha J. Rushford, widow of John Rushford. Chapter 849 25 Stat. 1155 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 849.—

An Act granting a pension to Martha J. Rushford, widow of John Rushford.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha J. Rushford.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 850: granting a pension to Malinda Hardin. Chapter 850 25 Stat. 1155 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 850.—

An Act granting a pension to Malinda Hardin.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Malinda Hardin.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 851: granting a pension to Sarah Riddle. Chapter 851 25 Stat. 1155 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 851.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah Riddle.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah Riddle.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 852: granting a pension to Ralph P. Wilborn. Chapter 852 25 Stat. 1155 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 852.—

An Act granting a pension to Ralph P. Wilborn.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House, of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ralph P. Wilborn.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 853: granting a pension to Moses T. Coffey. Chapter 853 25 Stat. 1156 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1156

CHAP. 853.—

An Act granting a pension to Moses T. Coffey.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Moses T. Coffey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Moses T. Coffey, late a private in Company H, One hundred and forty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteers.

Chap. 854: granting a pension to Myron Teachout. Chapter 854 25 Stat. 1156 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 854.—

An Act granting a pension to Myron Teachout.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Myron Teachout.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Myron Teachout, late of Company G. One hundred and twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, subject to the limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 855: granting a pension to Mrs Maria Hulse. Chapter 855 25 Stat. 1156 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 855.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Maria Hulse.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria Hulse.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs Maria Hulse, dependent mother of Silas Hulse, who was a soldier in the Mexican war. and subsequently joined the regular Army of the United States, and was killed in the service of his country.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 856: granting a pension to Daniel K. Harris. Chapter 856 25 Stat. 1156 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 856.—

An Act granting a pension to Daniel K. Harris.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Daniel K. Harris.

Pension.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 857: granting a pension to Mrs. Betsy Lockwood. Chapter 857 25 Stat. 1156 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 857.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Betsy Lockwood.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Betsy Lockwood.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Betsy Lockwood, daughter of Joseph Mather, deceased, and a commissioned officer of the war of the Revolution, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 858: granting a pension to Mary C. Davis. Chapter 858 25 Stat. 1157 1888-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1157

CHAP. 858.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary C. Davis.

August 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary C. Davis.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Mrs. Mary C. Davis, formerly widow of William M. Worsham. Major of the Twelfth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, United States Army, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 9, 1888.

Chap. 861: granting a pension to Elizabeth B. Sailer. Chapter 861 25 Stat. 1157 1888-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 861.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth B. Sailer.

August 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the. Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth B. Sailer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs Elizabeth B. Sailer, of Washington City, District of Columbia, widow of Jacob F. Sailer, late a private in Company L. Fifteenth Regiment Heavy Artillery, New York State Volunteers.

Received by the President July 31, 1888.

Chap. 862: granting a pension to Mrs Catharine Sinnott. Chapter 862 25 Stat. 1157 1888-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 862.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Catharine Sinnott.

August 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Sinnott.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, the name of Mrs Catharine Sinnott, widow of Patrick Sinnott, otherwise known as Edward Clark, late a member of Company F. Fortieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President July 31, 1888.

Chap. 863: granting a pension to David A. Yeaw. Chapter 863 25 Stat. 1157 1888-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 863.—

An Act granting a pension to David A. Yeaw.

August 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David A. Yeaw.

Pension.

Received by the President July 31, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, 1158 and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 864: granting a pension to William A. Humes. Chapter 864 25 Stat. 1158 1888-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 864.—

An Act granting a pension to William A. Humes.

August 11, 1888

. Be it enacted try the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William A. Humes.

Pension.

Received by the President July 31, 1888.

Chap. 865: for the relief of Thomas W. Lord. Chapter 865 25 Stat. 1158 1888-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 865.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas W. Lord.

August 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas W. Lord.

May be appointed captain on retired-list of the Army.

That the President of the United States be, and is hereby, authorized to nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint first Lieutenant Thomas W. Lord, United States Army, retired, a captain on the retired-list of the Army, with the retired pay of that grade from the date of such appointment.

Received by the President July 31, 1888.

Chap. 874: for the relief of Lucinda McGuire. Chapter 874 25 Stat. 1158 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 874.—

An Act for the relief of Lucinda McGuire.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucinda McGuire.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, directed to pay to Lucinda McGuire, of Memphis. Tennessee, out of any money in the Treasury not. otherwise appropriated, the sum of ten thousand two hundred and sixty dollars, in full compensation for the use of her premises numbered one hundred and ninety-five and one hundred and ninety-seven Main street, in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, from March twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, until June first, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 875: granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret Gallagher Chapter 875 25 Stat. 1159 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1159

CHAP. 875.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret Gallagher

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret Gallagher.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 876: granting a pension to John Bush. Chapter 876 25 Stat. 1159 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 876.—

An Act granting a pension to John Bush.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Bush.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 877: granting a pension to Ellen J. Snedaker. Chapter 877 25 Stat. 1159 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 877.—

An Act granting a pension to Ellen J. Snedaker.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen J. Snedaker.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ellen J. Snedaker. the dependent mother of James W. Snedaker, late second lieutenant of Company D, One hundred and eleventh Regiment New York State Volunteers, and of Albert I. Snedaker, late a private in the same company and regiment.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 878: granting a pension to Mrs. Emeline Anderson. Chapter 878 25 Stat. 1159 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 878.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Emeline Anderson.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emeline Anderson.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 879: granting a pension to Catharine McQuade Chapter 879 25 Stat. 1159 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 879.—

An Act granting a pension to Catharine McQuade

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine McQuade.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 880: granting a pension to James W. Bowman Chapter 880 25 Stat. 1160 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1160

CHAP. 880.—

An Act granting a pension to James W. Bowman

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James W. Bowman.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 881: granting a pension to James White. Chapter 881 25 Stat. 1160 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 881.—

An Act granting a pension to James White.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James White.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 882: granting a pension to Edwin E. Chase. Chapter 882 25 Stat. 1160 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 882.—

An Act granting a pension to Edwin E. Chase.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edwin E. Chase.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 883: granting a pension to Nathan B. Rarick. Chapter 883 25 Stat. 1160 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 883.—

An Act granting a pension to Nathan B. Rarick.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nathan B. Rarick.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nathan B. Rarick, late a private of Company F, Thirty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 884: granting a pension to H. H. Russell. Chapter 884 25 Stat. 1160 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 884.—

An Act granting a pension to H. H. Russell.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H. H. Russell.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 885: granting a pension to Lydia Hawkins. Chapter 885 25 Stat. 1161 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1161

CHAP. 885.—

An Act granting a pension to Lydia Hawkins.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lydia Hawkins.

Pension.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 886: granting a pension to Eliza M. Scandlin. Chapter 886 25 Stat. 1161 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 886.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza M. Scandlin.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza M. Scandlin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Eliza M. Scandlin, widow of William G. Scandlin, late a chaplain in the Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts volunteer Militia, at the rate of twelve dollars a month.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 887: granting an increase of pension to William Wallace Young. Chapter 887 25 Stat. 1161 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 887.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to William Wallace Young.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Wallace Young.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the pension of William Wallace Young, late a private in Company B, One hundred and twenty-first New York Volunteers, to the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 888: granting an increase of pension to Ernst Hein Chapter 888 25 Stat. 1161 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 888.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Ernst Hein

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ernst Hein.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ernst Hein, late a private in Company H, Eighteenth Massachusetts Volunteers, at such a rate and increase over and in addition to the pension now received by him as he may be entitled by reason of gunshot wound in the index finger of the left hand.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 889: granting increase of pension to Allen Blethen. Chapter 889 25 Stat. 1161 1888-08-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 889.—

An Act granting increase of pension to Allen Blethen.

August 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Allen Blethen.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Allen Blethen, late of Company H, One hundred and twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteers, and pay him at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month, in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, August 13, 1888.

Chap. 893: to remove the political disabilities of Elliott Johnston. Chapter 893 25 Stat. 1162 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1162

CHAP. 893.—

An Act to remove the political disabilities of Elliott Johnston.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled, (two-thirds of each House concurring therein),

Elliott Johnston.

Political disabilities removed.

That the political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States, by reason of participation in the late rebellion, be, and they hereby are, removed from Elliott Johnston, of Accomac county, in the State of Virginia.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

Chap. 894: to authorize the issuance of patent to certain land in Arkansas. Chapter 894 25 Stat. 1162 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 894.—

An Act to authorize the issuance of patent to certain land in Arkansas.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel J. Johnson.

Location of land in Arkansas confirmed.

That the location made by Samuel J. Johnson for the north half of southwest quarter of section seventeen in township twelve north, of range nine west, in Arkansas, containing eighty acres, on the fourth March, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-one, with military bounty-land warrant number thirty-two thousand two hundred and fifty-six, for eighty acres, under act March third, anno Domini eighteen hundred and fifty-five, in the name of Achilles Ferrill or Terrill, be, and the same is hereby, confirmed, and patent shall issue,

Patent.

Proviso.

Adverse rights.

notwithstanding the loss of said warrant: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall prejudice adverse rights accruing prior to the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, the date of the location of said warrant, and that, should conflicting claims be presented, the rights of the claimants shall be adjudicated by the Department as in other cases.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

Chap. 895: to relieve Jacob G. Bostatter from the charge of fraudulent enlistment. Chapter 895 25 Stat. 1162 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 895.—

An Act to relieve Jacob G. Bostatter from the charge of fraudulent enlistment.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob G. Bostatter.

Charge of fraudulent enlistment removed.

That the Secretary of War be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to remove from the rolls and records of the War Department now in his office, or under his control, any and all charges of fraudulent enlistment now standing on said rolls against Jacob G. Bostatter, late private in Company H, Thirty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that said Jacob G. Bostatter be restored to all rights lost or suspended by reason of any such charge.

Approved, August 14, 1888.

Chap. 896: granting a pension to the widow and minor children of Patrick Frawley. Chapter 896 25 Stat. 1162 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 896.—

An Act granting a pension to the widow and minor children of Patrick Frawley.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Patrick Frawley.

Pension to widow and minor children.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the names of the widow and minor children of Patrick Frawley, late a private in Company C, Tenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws.

Received by the President August 2, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, 1163 and not having been returned by him to the housed Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 897: granting increase of pension to Elvira M. Dorman. Chapter 897 25 Stat. 1163 1888-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 897.—

An Act granting increase of pension to Elvira M. Dorman.

August 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elvira M. Dorman.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elvira M. Dorman, minor child of James Dorman, late of Company A, First Kansas Cavalry, and pay her at the rate of fourteen dollars per month, in lieu of that which she is now receiving

Received by the President August 2, 1888.

Chap. 898: for the relief of Mary E. Hopkins Chapter 898 25 Stat. 1163 1888-08-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 898.—

An Act for the relief of Mary E. Hopkins

August 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary E. Hopkins.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to Mary E. Hopkins, widow of Alfred Hopkins, late a captain in the Navy of the United States, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five thousand one hundred and fifty-six dollars and sixty-four cents, being for the salary of the said Alfred Hopkins, on leave pay, from the twenty-first day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, to the twenty-fourth day of September, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

Received by the President August 3, 1888.

Chap. 901: for the relief of William Lavery. Chapter 901 25 Stat. 1163 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 901.—

An Act for the relief of William Lavery.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Lavery.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby , authorized and directed to pay to William Lavery, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four hundred and thirty-eight dollars and seventy-five cents, being the value of quartermaster’s stores taken from the said William Lavery by the United States forces during the late war and appropriated to their use, as found by the Court of Claims.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 902: for the relief of John McKernan. Chapter 902 25 Stat. 1164 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1164

CHAP. 902.—

An Act for the relief of John McKernan.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

John McKernan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to place the name of John McKernan, of the Soldiers’ Home. Washington City, District of Columbia, on the pension-roll, on account of disability contracted while in the service of the United States as a second-class private of ordnance in the Ordnance Department of the Army, at Benicia Arsenal, California.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 903: for the relief of James McLaughlin. Chapter 903 25 Stat. 1164 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 903.—

An Act for the relief of James McLaughlin.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James McLaughlin.

Pension.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 904: for the relief of John W. Durr. Chapter 904 25 Stat. 1164 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 904.—

An Act for the relief of John W. Durr.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of,

John W. Durr.

Payment to.

America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to pay John W. Durr, of Montgomery, Alabama, one hundred and twenty-five dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in repayment of that sum overpaid by said Durr on cash entry number twenty thousand four hundred and twenty-eight, which said entry was made at the land office at Montgomery, Alabama.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 905: for the relief of William Gray. Chapter 905 25 Stat. 1164 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 905.—

An Act for the relief of William Gray.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Gray.

Honorable discharge to.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to issue to William Gray, late a private in Company F. Sixteenth Regiment, of Michigan Volunteer Infantry, a certificate of honorable discharge, to bear date the day and year in which such regiment was mustered out of the military service.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 906: for the relief of Nancy G. Alexander. Chapter 906 25 Stat. 1164 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 906.—

An Act for the relief of Nancy G. Alexander.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy G. Alexander.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Nancy G. Alexander, of Cumberland County, Kentucky, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for coal taken from her by officers of the United States Navy and used by the same on gun-boats on the Cumberland River, during the late war of the rebellion.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 907: for the relief of Jesse Coe. Chapter 907 25 Stat. 1165 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1165

CHAP. 907.—

An Act for the relief of Jesse Coe.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate. and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Jesse Coe.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Jesse Coe. of Monroe County. Kentucky, the sum of three hundred and seventy-five dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for horses taken from him by the United States Army, and used by the same during the late war of the rebellion.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 908: granting a pension to Susan Edson. Chapter 908 25 Stat. 1165 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 908.—

An Act granting a pension to Susan Edson.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan Edson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Susan Edson, doctor of medicine, a volunteer surgical nurse in the late war of the rebellion, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 909: granting a pension to Mrs. Avis J. Hockey. Chapter 909 25 Stat. 1165 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 909.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Avis J. Hockey.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

Avis J. Hockey.

Pension.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 910: granting a pension to Mrs. Maggie A. Weed, formerly Miss Maggie A. Egan. Chapter 910 25 Stat. 1165 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 910.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Maggie A. Weed, formerly Miss Maggie A. Egan.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maggie A. Weed.

Pension.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 911: granting an increase of pension to William Collinsworth. Chapter 911 25 Stat. 1165 1888-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 911.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to William Collinsworth.

August 21, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Collinsworth.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Collinsworth, late a private in Company G, One hundred and eleventh Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, August 21, 1888.

Chap. 918: granting a pension to William Kelsey. Chapter 918 25 Stat. 1166 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1166

CHAP. 918.—

An Act granting a pension to William Kelsey.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Kelsey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Kelsey, late of Company G, Sixth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension of fourteen dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 919: granting a pension to Richard H. Van Dorin. Chapter 919 25 Stat. 1166 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 919.—

An Act granting a pension to Richard H. Van Dorin.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richard H. Van Dorin.

Pension.

Vol. 24, p. 871.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Richard H. Van Dorin, of Fairfield. Iowa, who served with the United States forces in the war with Mexico, and actually participated in the battle of Buena Vista and one other engagement. and pay him a pension of eight dollars per month, as provided in sect ion two of the act approved January twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, entitled “An act granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the Mexican war, and for other purposes.”

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 920: granting a pension to Gertrude K. Lyford. Chapter 920 25 Stat. 1166 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 920.—

An Act granting a pension to Gertrude K. Lyford.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gertrude K. Lyford.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Gertrude K. Lyford, widow of the late Major and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Stephen C. Lyford, United States Army, at the rate of forty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension which she now receives.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 921: granting a pension to Caspar Blanke, of Portland, Oregon. Chapter 921 25 Stat. 1166 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 921.—

An Act granting a pension to Caspar Blanke, of Portland, Oregon.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caspar Blanke.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Caspar Blanke, of Portland, Oregon, late of Company C. Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, at the rate of seventy-two dollars per month.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 922: for the relief of Perez Dickinson, surviving partner of the late firm of Cowan and Dickinson. Chapter 922 25 Stat. 1166 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 922.—

An Act for the relief of Perez Dickinson, surviving partner of the late firm of Cowan and Dickinson.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Perez Dickinson.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Perez Dickinson, surviving partner of the late firm of Cowan anil Dickinson, of Knoxville. Tennessee, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of ninety-six thousand one hundred and ninety-two dollars, being the amount found due him by the 1167 Court of Claims for two hundred and fifty-six hales of cotton taken by General Burnside and used in the construction of fortifications about Knoxville, in November, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 923: for the relief of Susan E. Alger. Chapter 923 25 Stat. 1167 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 923.—

An Act for the relief of Susan E. Alger.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan E. Alger.

Pension.

That the Commissioner of Pensions be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Susan E. Alger, mother of Warren A. Alger, late of Company D, Fifteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 924: for the relief of H. H. Helper. Chapter 924 25 Stat. 1167 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 924.—

An Act for the relief of H. H. Helper.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Hardie Hogan Help-er.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll the name of Hardie Hogan Helper, who was a private soldier in Company H, and sergeant-major of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry. also a private soldier of Company H, Second New York Cavalry, and who in the interim of that service was totally and permanently disabled whilst under military orders of General A. E. Burnside, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, and that he be granted a pension of twenty-four dollars per month, instead of ten dollars per month, his present rating.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 925: for the relief of Andrew Gleeson. Chapter 925 25 Stat. 1167 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 925.—

An Act for the relief of Andrew Gleeson.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the. Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew Gleeson.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Andrew Gleeson the sum of two hundred and sixty-four dollars and seven cents, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in full payment for furnishing and grading materials (earth, soil, and gravel) upon the grounds south of the Executive Mansion, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, during the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 926: for the relief of Joseph W. McClurg. Chapter 926 25 Stat. 1167 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 926.—

An Act for the relief of Joseph W. McClurg.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph W. McClurg.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to pay to Joseph W. McClurg, of Missouri, the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in full payment and satisfaction of all claim for goods, wares, and merchandise and supplies furnished officers and men in military service of the United States in the late war of the rebellion under said McClurg as colonel by the firm of Tobert and Company, of which company said McClurg is sole surviving member.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 927: for the relief of the Sone and Fleming Manufacturing Company, Limited, of the city of New York. Chapter 927 25 Stat. 1168 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1168

CHAP. 927.—

An Act for the relief of the Sone and Fleming Manufacturing Company, Limited, of the city of New York.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Solo and Fleming Manufacturing Company.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the Sone and Fleming Manufacturing Company, Limited, of the city of New York, the sum of five thousand two hundred and sixty-five dollars and seventy-three cents, being the amount of drawback of duties due to them on certain tin cans exported by them, but which were not entered for drawback within the time fixed by law; said payment to be paid out of any money in the United States Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 928: for the relief of George M. Ochiltree. Chapter 928 25 Stat. 1168 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 928.—

An Act for the relief of George M. Ochiltree.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House, of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George M. Ochiltree.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to George M. Ochiltree, late provost-marshal in the counties of Scotland, Clarke. Knox, and Lewis, in the State of Missouri, the sum of one thousand and sixty-six dollars and forty-five cents, in full compensation and satisfaction for his services as such provost-marshal from January first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to November first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 929: for the relief of A. M. Anderson and others. Chapter 929 25 Stat. 1168 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 929.—

An Act for the relief of A. M. Anderson and others.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew R. G. Smith.

Muster corrected.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause an office-muster to be made in the case of Andrew R. G. Smith, late hospital steward of the Second Regiment of Maine Cavalry Volunteers, so that said Andrew R. G. Smith shall thereby rank as assistant surgeon of said regiment from the first day of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, the date of the issuing of his commission by the governor of the State of Maine, he having performed the duties of assistant surgeon from said first day of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, until the sixth day of December, eighteen hundred

Proviso.

Pay.

and sixty-five, the date of the muster out of said regiment: Provided, That said Smith shall receive no additional pay on account of said remuster.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 930: for the relief of John T. Robeson. Chapter 930 25 Stat. 1169 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 930.—

An Act for the relief of John T. Robeson.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. M. Anderson.

Hall Caldwell.

A. Bryan.

C. C. Crumpler.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, an amount sufficient to adjust and settle the accounts of A. M. Anderson, Hall Caldwell. A. C. Bryan, and C. C. Crumpler, special deputy collectors employed by J. J. Mott, then collector of the sixth collection district of North Carolina, during and for the months of January and February, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, to each, 1169 or to his legal representative or heirs at law, the pay of a special deputy collector for the two months above mentioned, they having been employed by the said collector of the district on said duty and never having received any compensation therefor

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 931: for the relief of Lowman and Company. Chapter 931 25 Stat. 1169 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 931.—

An Act for the relief of Lowman and Company.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John T. Robeson.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and required, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to John T. Robeson, late consul at Beirut. Syria. Turkey, the sum of six hundred dollars.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 932: for the relief of S. B. West, administrator of Thomas Becton, deceased. Chapter 932 25 Stat. 1169 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 932.—

An Act for the relief of S. B. West, administrator of Thomas Becton, deceased.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lowman and Company.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Lowman and Company, of Long Glade. Augusta County, Virginia, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two hundred and seventy-one dollars and eighty cents, in full for internal-revenue tax collected from them on certain stamps for distilled spirits on or about the fifteenth day of October, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, said spirits having been destroyed by fire before the proper stamps had been affixed.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 933: to increase the pension of Keyes P. Cool. Chapter 933 25 Stat. 1169 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 933.—

An Act to increase the pension of Keyes P. Cool.

August 27, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Becton.

Payment to administrator of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay S. B. West, administrator of Thomas Becton, deceased, of Lenoir County, North Carolina, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one thousand five hundred and eighty-five dollars, being for stores and supplies taken and used by the Army of the United States during the late war. as found by the Court of Claims.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

Chap. 934: for the relief of John J. Coughlin. Chapter 934 25 Stat. 1170 1888-08-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 934.—

An Act for the relief of John J. Coughlin.

August 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Keyes P. Cool.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Keyes P. Cool, a private in Captain G. Spencer’s Company of Vermont Militia in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, from eight to forty dollars per month, in accordance with the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, August 29, 1888.

Chap. 935: granting a pension to Jane Smallridge. Chapter 935 25 Stat. 1170 1888-08-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1170

CHAP. 935.—

An Act granting a pension to Jane Smallridge.

August 29, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John J. Coughlin.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay John J. Coughlin the sum of six hundred and thirty-one dollars and thirteen cents, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, said sum being difference of pay from laborer, at one dollar and twenty-five cents per day, to skilled laborer, at four dollars per day, for two hundred and twenty-nine and one-half days, in arranging cataloguing, and classifying bound volumes of newspapers in the Library of Congress.

Received by the President August 17, 1888.

Chap. 937: granting an increase of pension to Abraham J. Buckles. Chapter 937 25 Stat. 1170 1888-09-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 937.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Abraham J. Buckles.

September 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane Smallridge.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, instructed to place on the pension-roll the name of Jane Smallridge, of Fairfield. Iowa, widow of John Smallridge, late a private of Company F, Third Regiment Iowa Cavalry, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, September 1, 1888.

Chap. 938: for the relief of Lachlan H. McIntosh. Chapter 938 25 Stat. 1170 1888-09-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 938.—

An Act for the relief of Lachlan H. McIntosh.

September 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abraham J. Buckles.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Abraham J. Buckles, late second lieutenant Company E. Twentieth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, to forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, September 1, 1888.

Chap. 939: granting a pension to Alexander J. Collinge. Chapter 939 25 Stat. 1171 1888-09-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 939.—

An Act granting a pension to Alexander J. Collinge.

September 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lachlan H. McIntosh.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-rolls the name of Lachlan H. McIntosh, late captain’s clerk United States steamer Scourge, war with Mexico, the restoration to take effect front and after the passage hereof.

Approved, September 1, 1888.

Chap. 940: granting a pension to Alexander J. Collinge. Chapter 940 25 Stat. 1171 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1171

CHAP. 940.—

An Act granting a pension to Alexander J. Collinge.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alexander J. Collinge.

Pension.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 941: granting a pension to Flora Heath. Chapter 941 25 Stat. 1171 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 941.—

An Act granting a pension to Flora Heath.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Flora Heath.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Flora Heath, an invalid daughter of Samuel Heath, late a private of Company C, Third Regiment of Indiana Cavalry, in the war of the rebellion, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 942: granting a pension to Gilbert Reed. Chapter 942 25 Stat. 1171 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 942.—

An Act granting a pension to Gilbert Reed.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gilbert Reed.

Pension.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 943: granting a pension to Jacob Copes. Chapter 943 25 Stat. 1171 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 943.—

An Act granting a pension to Jacob Copes.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Copes.

Pension.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 944: granting a pension to Eliza A. Williamson. Chapter 944 25 Stat. 1172 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 944.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza A. Williamson.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza A. Williamson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Eliza A. Williamson, widow of Eustace Hunt, an ensign in the Fifth Regiment Virginia Militia, who served in the Army of the United States in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, notwithstanding her marriage to George Williamson, now deceased about thirty-two years.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 945: granting a pension to Hannah L. Irwin. Chapter 945 25 Stat. 1172 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1172

CHAP. 945.—

An Act granting a pension to Hannah L. Irwin.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah L. Irwin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on. the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hannah L. Irwin, widow of Cyrus E. Irwin, deceased, late of Company D. Thirteenth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 946: to increase the pension of Joseph F. Garrett. Chapter 946 25 Stat. 1172 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 946.—

An Act to increase the pension of Joseph F. Garrett.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph F. Garrett.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Joseph F. Garrett, who was a soldier in Spy Battalion, Fourth Illinois Regiment, in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 947: to increase the pension of Edward Jardine. Chapter 947 25 Stat. 1172 1888-09-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 947.—

An Act to increase the pension of Edward Jardine.

September 3, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward Jardine.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Edward Jardine, late colonel and brevet brigadier-general United States Volunteers, on the pension-roll at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of his present pension of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, September 3, 1888.

Chap. 949: for the removal of the political disabilities of Gustavus W. Smith. Chapter 949 25 Stat. 1172 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 949.—

An Act for the removal of the political disabilities of Gustavus W. Smith.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (two-thirds of each, House concurring therein),

Gustavus W. Smith.

Political disabilities removed.

That the legal and political disabilities imposed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States by reason of participation in the late rebellion, be, and they are, hereby removed from Gustavus W. Smith, now a resident of the State of New York.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 950: granting a pension to Sarah J. Fraily. Chapter 950 25 Stat. 1172 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 950.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah J. Fraily.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah J. Fraily.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Sarah J. Fraily. as widow of Shepherd Fraily. late a private Company D. Forty-eighth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 951: granting a pension to Frederick C. Shaw. Chapter 951 25 Stat. 1173 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1173

CHAP. 951.—

An Act granting a pension to Frederick C. Shaw.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frederick C. Shaw.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to place the name of Frederick C. Shaw, late Company B. Third Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 952: granting a pension to Joseph S. Wilson. Chapter 952 25 Stat. 1173 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 952.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph S. Wilson.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph S. Wilson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Joseph S. Wilson, late a private in Company F, First Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 953: granting a pension to Mrs. Nancy E. Spencer. Chapter 953 25 Stat. 1173 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 953.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Nancy E. Spencer.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy E. Spencer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws; the name of Nancy E. Spencer, widow of Charles L. Spencer, late of Company H. Forty-seventh Regiment Iowa Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 954: granting a pension to Ishmael Jones. Chapter 954 25 Stat. 1173 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 954.—

An Act granting a pension to Ishmael Jones.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ishmael Jones.

Pension.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 955: granting a pension to Samuel Piercy. Chapter 955 25 Stat. 1173 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 955.—

An Act granting a pension to Samuel Piercy.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Piercy.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to all the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Samuel Piercy, who served in Company E, Ninth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, in the late civil war.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 956: granting a pension to Nancy Baldwin. Chapter 956 25 Stat. 1174 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1174

CHAP. 956.—

An Act granting a pension to Nancy Baldwin.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy Baldwin.

Pension.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 957: granting a pension to Michael Hargain. Chapter 957 25 Stat. 1174 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 957.—

An Act granting a pension to Michael Hargain.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Michael Hargain.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Michael Bargain, seaman on the United States schooner Otsego, and so forth, and pay him a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 958: granting a pension to Andrew Mucklin. Chapter 958 25 Stat. 1174 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 958.—

An Act granting a pension to Andrew Mucklin.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew Mucklin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law, the name of Andrew Mucklin, late of Battery C. Fifth Regiment United States Artillery.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 959: granting a pension to William H. Dowdall. Chapter 959 25 Stat. 1174 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 959.—

An Act granting a pension to William H. Dowdall.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Dowdall.

Pension.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 960: granting a pension to William J. Toncray, of Tennessee. Chapter 960 25 Stat. 1174 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 960.—

An Act granting a pension to William J. Toncray, of Tennessee.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William J. Toncray.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to inscribe on the pension-rolls the name of William J. Toncray, late a member of Company F. Second Tennessee Mounted Infantry, at the rate of eight dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 961: granting a pension to the minor children of Orison S. Baldwin. Chapter 961 25 Stat. 1175 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1175

CHAP. 961.—

An Act granting a pension to the minor children of Orison S. Baldwin.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Orison S. Baldwin.

Pension to minor children.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the names of the minor children of Orison S. Baldwin, deceased, late of Company G. Fourth Illinois Cavalry, and to pay them a pension at the rate prescribed by law.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 962: granting a pension to Margaret J. McQuary. Chapter 962 25 Stat. 1175 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 962.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret J. McQuary.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret J. McQuary.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Margaret J. McQuary, daughter of Perry McQuary, late a sergeant of Company B, Ninety-ninth Indiana Volunteers, who was killed in battle before Atlanta, Georgia, July twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, upon the pension-rolls, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, subject to the rules and regulations of the Pension Department.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 963: granting a pension to Henry Crotsley. Chapter 963 25 Stat. 1175 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 963.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry Crotsley.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Crotsley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henry Crotsley, late private of Company H. Fifteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 964: granting a pension to Eliza A. Woods. Chapter 964 25 Stat. 1175 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 964.—

An Act granting a pension to Eliza A. Woods.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza A. Woods.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to inscribe on the pension-rolls the name of Eliza A. Woods, widow of Richard Woods, who was an ensign and lieutenant in Captain Jones’s company, Colonel Anderson’s regiment of United States Infantry, war of eighteen hundred and twelve, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 965: granting a pension to Susan Singleton. Chapter 965 25 Stat. 1175 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 965.—

An Act granting a pension to Susan Singleton.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan Singleton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Susan Singleton, dependent mother of Dudley P. Singleton, late a private in Company H. Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteers.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 966: granting a pension to Lucy A. Jordan. Chapter 966 25 Stat. 1176 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1176

CHAP. 966.—

An Act granting a pension to Lucy A. Jordan.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucy A. Jordan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Lucy A. Jordan, widow of James W. Jordan, late of Company C. Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 967: granting a pension to Henry Alward, dependent father of Henry M. Alward. Chapter 967 25 Stat. 1176 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 967.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry Alward, dependent father of Henry M. Alward.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Alward.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Henry Alward, dependent father of Henry M. Alward. deceased, late a private of Company H. Fortieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, according to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 968: granting a pension to Albert O. Robb. Chapter 968 25 Stat. 1176 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 968.—

An Act granting a pension to Albert O. Robb.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert O. Robb.

Pension.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 969: granting a pension to Martha F. Lee. Chapter 969 25 Stat. 1176 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 969.—

An Act granting a pension to Martha F. Lee.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha F. Lee.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law, the name of Martha F. Lee, widow of William F. Lee, late a private in Captain Isaac S. Vincient’s company of Georgia Volunteers, and to pay her a pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 970: granting a pension to John T. Vincent. Chapter 970 25 Stat. 1176 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 970.—

An Act granting a pension to John T. Vincent.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John T. Vincent.

Pension.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 971: granting a pension to Rachel Morgan. Chapter 971 25 Stat. 1177 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1177

CHAP. 971.—

An Act granting a pension to Rachel Morgan.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rachel Morgan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Rachel Morgan, mother of Louis Dixon, who is shown by the report of the War Department to have died of wounds received while serving with the Fifth Regiment United States Colored Heavy Artillery.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 972: granting a pension to Philip Neuman. Chapter 972 25 Stat. 1177 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 972.—

An Act granting a pension to Philip Neuman.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philip Neuman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed place on the pension-roll, subject, to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Philip Neuman, late of Company H, Eighth Kentucky Cavalry.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 973: granting a pension to Fidel Gates. Chapter 973 25 Stat. 1177 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 973.—

An Act granting a pension to Fidel Gates.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fidel Gates.

Pension.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 974: granting an increase of pension to John D. Jones. Chapter 974 25 Stat. 1177 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 974.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to John D. Jones.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John D. Jones.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of John D. Jones, late a private in Company G, Seventh Kansas Cavalry, and to pay him a pension of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 975: granting an increase of pension to Almeron J. Patchin. Chapter 975 25 Stat. 1177 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 975.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Almeron J. Patchin.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Almeron J. Patchin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to grant an increase of pension to Almeron J. Patchin, late of Company E. Twentieth Regiment Ohio Infantry Volunteers, and to pay to him a pension of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 976: granting an increase of pension to Richard Hogan. Chapter 976 25 Stat. 1178 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1178

CHAP. 976.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Richard Hogan.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richard Hogan.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Richard Hogan, a private of Company B, First Regiment of United States Dragoons, in the war with Mexico, and grant him a pension of thirty dollars a month from and after the passage of this act, in lieu of the pension he now receives.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 977: to increase the pension of W. B. Stokes. Chapter 977 25 Stat. 1178 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 977.—

An Act to increase the pension of W. B. Stokes.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of tin United States of America in Congress assembled,

William B. Stokes.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to in-crease the pension of William B. Stokes, late a colonel of the Fifth Tennessee Cavalry, to fifty dollars per month, commencing from the passage of this act.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 978: to increase the pension of Charles Ritchey Chapter 978 25 Stat. 1178 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 978.—

An Act to increase the pension of Charles Ritchey

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Ritchey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the invalid pension-roll of the United States the name of Charles Ritchey, late a sergeant of Company K. Thirty-ninth Indiana Infantry Volunteers, at the increased rate of forty dollars per month, for the loss of both lower limbs.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 979: to increase the pension of Martin McLaughlin, a survivor of the Mexican war, and late a private in Company D, Third United States Infantry. Chapter 979 25 Stat. 1178 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 979.—

An Act to increase the pension of Martin McLaughlin, a survivor of the Mexican war, and late a private in Company D, Third United States Infantry.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martin McLaughlin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Martin McLaughlin, a survivor of the Mexican war. and late a private in Company D, Third United States Infantry, to twenty-five dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 980: to increase the pension of Charles S. Baker. Chapter 980 25 Stat. 1178 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 980.—

An Act to increase the pension of Charles S. Baker.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles S. Baker.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Charles S. Baker, late a private of Company B. Seventy-second Regiment New York State Volunteers, to forty-five dollars per month in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 981: for the relief of William Collins. Chapter 981 25 Stat. 1179 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1179

CHAP. 981.—

An Act for the relief of William Collins.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Collins.

Payment of fishery bounty to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay out of the Treasury, from any moneys not otherwise appropriated, to William Collins the sum of one hundred and sixty-seven dollars and eighty cents, for a fishery bounty due him as master of the fishing-schooner Sarah Franklin, hailing from Castine, Maine.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 982: for the relief of Mathew H. Fulton. Chapter 982 25 Stat. 1179 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 982.—

An Act for the relief of Mathew H. Fulton.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House, of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mathew H. Fulton.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred and thirty-seven dollars and two cents to Mathew H. Fulton, postmaster at Bucyrus, Ohio, the said sum being the amount of money stolen from the safe and from registered letters in the post-office at Bucyrus, Ohio, on the night of May ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, and which sum the said Fulton made good to the claimants from his own means.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 983: for the relief of A. F. Saint Sure Lindefelt Chapter 983 25 Stat. 1179 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 983.—

An Act for the relief of A. F. Saint Sure Lindefelt

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. F. Saint Sure Lindefelt.

Muster corrected.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to hear and determine the claim of A. F. Saint Sure Lindefelt, late surgeon of the Fifteenth Wisconsin Volunteers, for pension, and, upon proper case made, to pension him the same as if he had been regularly mustered as assistant surgeon of the Twelfth Wisconsin Volunteers, May first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 984: for the relief of John D. Munnerlyn. Chapter 984 25 Stat. 1179 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 984.—

An Act for the relief of John D. Munnerlyn.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John D. Munnerlyn.

Payment to.

That the sum of one thousand four hundred and ninety-six dollars and twenty-one cents be, and the same is hereby, appropriated for the payment of the salary of John D. Munnerlyn, of the county of Burke. State of Georgia, for services as assistant assessor of internal revenue of the United States from December, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, to September, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for which he has never received the pay allowed by law for such services.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 985: for the relief of Elizabeth A. South. Chapter 985 25 Stat. 1179 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 985.—

An Act for the relief of Elizabeth A. South.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth A. South.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1180 upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws of the United States, the name of Elizabeth A. South, the widow of John B. Wills, late private in Company B. Twenty-first Kentucky Volunteers in the late civil war, and be paid a pension as though she had not again married.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 986: for the relief of M. M. Gibson Chapter 986 25 Stat. 1180 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 986.—

An Act for the relief of M. M. Gibson

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

M. M. Gibson.

Payment to.

That the Postmaster-General is hereby authorized to adjust and settle the claim of M. M. Gibson, postmaster at Clio, Texas, for the sum of fifty-three dollars and seventy-five cents, on account of loss sustained in the destruction of postage stamps, and stamped paper, by fire on the ninth of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and to pay said Gibson said sum, or so much thereof as said Postmaster-General may find to be just and proper.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 987: for the relief of Samuel E. Wilson. Chapter 987 25 Stat. 1180 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 987.—

An Act for the relief of Samuel E. Wilson.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel E. Wilson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Samuel E. Wilson, late a member of Company G. Fifty-sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and pay him a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 988: for the relief of Nathan Cook. Chapter 988 25 Stat. 1180 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 988.—

An Act for the relief of Nathan Cook.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nathan Cook.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nathan Cook, late of Captain Vincient’s company, Georgia Volunteers, Cherokee war, and pay him a pension from the date of his application, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 989: for the relief of Emanuel H. Custer. Chapter 989 25 Stat. 1180 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 989.—

An Act for the relief of Emanuel H. Custer.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emanuel H. Custer.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Emanuel H. Custer, dependent father of Thomas W. Custer, who was a captain in Company C. Seventh United States Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of pension laws, and pay to him a pension of fifty dollars a month in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 990: for the relief of Albert Watson. Chapter 990 25 Stat. 1181 1888-09-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1181

CHAP. 990.—

An Act for the relief of Albert Watson.

September 6, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert Watson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Albert Watson, the invalid son of Peter D. Watson, late a private of Company B. Seventy-sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and pay said son a pension of eighteen dollars per month for and during his natural life.

Approved, September 6, 1888.

Chap. 992: for the relief of Samuel Purcell. Chapter 992 25 Stat. 1181 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 992.—

An Act for the relief of Samuel Purcell.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Purcell.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Samuel Purcell, who was a private in Company A. First Indiana Volunteers, in the Mexican war, and pay him a pension of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he now receives.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

Chap. 993: granting a pension to Julia E. Ambrose. Chapter 993 25 Stat. 1181 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 993.—

An Act granting a pension to Julia E. Ambrose.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julia E. Ambrose.

Pension.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

Chap. 994: granting a pension to Charles Molseed. Chapter 994 25 Stat. 1181 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 994.—

An Act granting a pension to Charles Molseed.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Molseed.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Charles Molseed, late of Company E. One hundred and fiftieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, 1182 and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 995: granting a pension to William J. Brown. Chapter 995 25 Stat. 1182 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 995.—

An Act granting a pension to William J. Brown.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William J. Brown.

Pension.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

Chap. 996: granting a pension to Mrs. Helen B. Brown. Chapter 996 25 Stat. 1182 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 996.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Helen B. Brown.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Helen B. Brown.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Helen B. Brown, widow of George H. Brown, deceased, late a private of Company B. First Maine Cavalry Volunteers.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

Chap. 997: granting a pension to Joseph Hunter, M. D. Chapter 997 25 Stat. 1182 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 997.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph Hunter, M. D.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Hunter.

Pension.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

Chap. 998: to restore Nathaniel Francis to the pension-roll. Chapter 998 25 Stat. 1183 1888-09-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1183

CHAP. 998.—

An Act to restore Nathaniel Francis to the pension-roll.

September 7, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nathaniel Francis.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be reinstated on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nathaniel Francis, late a private in Company D. Forty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

Received by the President August 27, 1888.

Chap. 1002: granting a pension to Mrs. Mary R. Armstrong. Chapter 1002 25 Stat. 1183 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1002.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary R. Armstrong.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary R. Armstrong.

Pension.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chap. 1003: granting a pension to Jackson Chapman. Chapter 1003 25 Stat. 1183 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1003.—

An Act granting a pension to Jackson Chapman.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jackson Chapman.

Pension.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chap. 1004: granting a pension to Mary M. Shattuck. Chapter 1004 25 Stat. 1183 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1004.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary M. Shattuck.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary M. Shattuck.

Pension.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chap. 1005: granting a pension to William F. Pike. Chapter 1005 25 Stat. 1183 1888-09-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1005.—

An Act granting a pension to William F. Pike.

September 10, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William F. Pike.

Pension.

Approved, September 10, 1888.

Chap. 1008: granting an increase of pension to Benjamin T. Baker. Chapter 1008 25 Stat. 1184 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1184

CHAP. 1008.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Benjamin T. Baker.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin T. Baker.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Benjamin T. Baker, late a quartermaster on the United States steamer Spuyten Duyvil in the United States Navy, and pay him at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1009: for the relief of H. C. Markham. Chapter 1009 25 Stat. 1184 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1009.—

An Act for the relief of H. C. Markham.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H. C. Markham.

Charge of desertion removed.

That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to remove the charge of desertion resting upon the military record of H. C. Markham, late assistant surgeon Nineteenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers. and to accept the resignation of said H. C. Markham tendered on March twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, as of date April twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1010: for the relief of Sophia B. Moore. Chapter 1010 25 Stat. 1184 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1010.—

An Act for the relief of Sophia B. Moore.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sophia B. Moore.

Court of Claims authorized to rehear claim.

That the Court of Claims be, and it is hereby, authorized to grant a rehearing in the ease of Sophia B. Moore versus the United States, number thirty-four hundred and forty-six of said court, with full power and jurisdiction to hear and determine and render judgment for the proceeds of the rosin and turpentine claimed to have been seized by the United States officers at the capture of New Berne, in March, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and belonging to William P. Moore, junior, which rosin and turpentine are claimed to have been taken to Philadelphia, libeled, and sold by the marshal of the eastern district of Pennsylvania, under the direction of the Federal court, and the proceeds thereof deposited in the Treasury of the United States:

Proviso.

Restriction.

Provided, That this act shall not be construed to have any effect or operation beyond in case herein specially named.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1011: for the relief of John H. Weeks. Chapter 1011 25 Stat. 1184 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1011.—

An Act for the relief of John H. Weeks.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John H. Weeks.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John H. Weeks, of Fayette County, Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars, being the value of quartermaster’s stores taken from the said John H. Weeks by the United States forces during the late war and appropriated to their use, as found by the Court of Claims.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1012: for the relief of Thomas Strodder. Chapter 1012 25 Stat. 1185 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1185

CHAP. 1012.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas Strodder.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Strodder.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is. directed to place the name of Thomas Strodder, late of Company K. Fourth Regiment United States Colored Volunteers, on the pension-rolls, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1013: for the relief of Susan B. Hopkins, widow of Arvah Hopkins, late of Tallahassee, Florida, deceased. Chapter 1013 25 Stat. 1185 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1013.—

An Act for the relief of Susan B. Hopkins, widow of Arvah Hopkins, late of Tallahassee, Florida, deceased.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arvah Hopkins.

Payment to widow of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Susan B. Hopkins, widow of Arvah Hopkins, late of Tallahassee, Florida, deceased, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred and ninety-two dollars and fifty cents, in full for rent of houses used for offices and storing purposes situated in Tallahassee, Florida.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1014: to place the name of Delia Newman on pension-roll. Chapter 1014 25 Stat. 1185 1888-09-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1014.—

An Act to place the name of Delia Newman on pension-roll.

September 11, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Delia Newman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Delia Newman, widow of late William Newman, a member of Captain James Bradley’s company of North Carolina troops, of war eighteen hundred and twelve, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, September 11, 1888.

Chap. 1016: for the relief of Mary M. Briggs. Chapter 1016 25 Stat. 1185 1888-09-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1016.—

An Act for the relief of Mary M. Briggs.

September 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary M. Briggs.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the. Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary M. Briggs, a volunteer nurse during the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the widow’s pension she is now receiving.

Received by the President September 1, 1888.

Chap. 1017: granting a pension to Harriet Welch. Chapter 1017 25 Stat. 1186 1888-09-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1186

CHAP. 1017.—

An Act granting a pension to Harriet Welch.

September 13, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harriet Welch.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Harriet Welch, widow of Cyraneous Welch, late a private in Company C, Thirty-eighth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President September 1, 1888.

Chap. 1019: granting a pension to Jacob Pitner. Chapter 1019 25 Stat. 1186 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1019.—

An Act granting a pension to Jacob Pitner.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Pitner.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Jacob Pitner, late private in Company K. One hundred and ninety-second Regiment of Ohio Volunteer’s, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1020: granting a pension to Carl M. Schwantes. Chapter 1020 25 Stat. 1186 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1020.—

An Act granting a pension to Carl M. Schwantes.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carl M. Schwantes.

Pension.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1021: granting a pension to Mrs. Sarah J. Martin. Chapter 1021 25 Stat. 1186 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1021.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Sarah J. Martin.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah J. Martin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Sarah J. Martin, widow of Samuel Martin, deceased, late of Company H. of the Sixty-fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, who was pensioned under certificate numbered forty-three thousand nine hundred and six.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1022: for the relief of Mathew O. Regan. Chapter 1022 25 Stat. 1186 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1022.—

An Act for the relief of Mathew O. Regan.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mathew O. Regan.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Mathew O. Regan, late of Company E. Third United States Artillery, now 1187 on pension-roll for loss of his right arm at elbow-joint, the amount allowed for loss of arm at or above elbow where artificial limb can not be worn, according to provisions of act increasing pensions approved

Vol. 24, p. 220.

August fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, instead of the rate he has been receiving.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1023: for the relief of the First National Bank of Portland, Oregon, for money advanced the Oregon Iron Works, the contractor in building the United States revenue-cutter Thomas Corwin, and for other purposes. Chapter 1023 25 Stat. 1187 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1023.—

An Act for the relief of the First National Bank of Portland, Oregon, for money advanced the Oregon Iron Works, the contractor in building the United States revenue-cutter Thomas Corwin, and for other purposes.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

First National Bank of Portland, Oregon.

Payment to for moneys advanced to Oregon Iron Works on account of building revenue-cutter Thomas Corwin.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the First National Bank of Portland, Oregon, the sum of eight thousand two hundred and forty-nine dollars and twenty-three cents, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for moneys advanced by said bank to the Oregon Iron Works, the contractor with the United States for the construction of the United States revenue-cutter called Thomas Corwin, built at Albina, Oregon, during the years eighteen hundred and seventy-five and eighteen hundred and seventy-six, upon the security of the hypothecation of the payments to be made by the United States to said contractor and used in the construction of said revenue-cutter, and which sum has not been paid to said bank.

Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby,

Payment to mechanics and others on ac-count of building revenue-cutter Thomas Corwin.

authorized and directed to pay to R. G. Combs, ship-carpenter, of Portland, Oregon, the sum of ninety-three dollars; to A. Thompson, ship-carpenter, of Portland Oregon, the sum of one hundred and thirty-four dollars and thirty-seven cents: to William I. Henry, of same place, the sum of one hundred and twenty-seven dollars; to Thomas Homes, of same place, ship-carpenter, the sum of eighty-four dollars and seventy-five cents; to Rhys Gwynn, of same place, night-watchman, the sum of one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents; to R. H. Holmes, of same place, ship-carpenter, the sum of fifty-three dollars; to Thomas Bulger, of same place, ship-carpenter, the sum of one hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty cents; to Edward Magee, of same place, ship-carpenter, the sum of one hundred and six dollars and seventy-five cents; to Edward Cashen, the sum of seventy-seven dollars and fifty cents; to John Smith, of same place, ship-carpenter, the sum of one hundred and fifty-eight dollars; to Ezra Brentnall, ship-carpenter, of same place, the sum of sixty dollars; to Ola Hansen, ship-carpenter, of same place, the sum of thirty-one dollars and fifty cents; to Reuben Crawford, ship carpenter, of same place, the sum of forty-five dollars: to John Thomas, ship-carpenter, of same place, the sum of forty-eight dollars and fifty cents; to B. A. Rickdol, ship-carpenter, of same place, the sum of one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents; to Goldsmith and Loewenberg, of same place, hardware merchants, the sum of eight hundred and eighty-nine dollars and seventeen cents, for materials furnished; to Hodge, Snell and Company, of same place, druggist, and so forth, the sum of one hundred and thirty-two dollars and sixty-two cents, for paints and oils; to Northup and Thompson, of same place, hardware-merchants, the sum of three hundred and eighty-one dollars, for iron: to Coffin and Hendry of San Francisco, the sum of fifteen hundred and seventy-five dollars for furnishing sails and rigging, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated; the several sums set opposite each of the foregoing names being the value of labor and materials furnished in the building of the United States revenue-cutter, called Thomas Corwin, built at 1188 Albina. Oregon, during the years eighteen hundred and seventy-five, and eighteen hundred and seventy-six, and for which labor and materials no sum whatever has ever been paid.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1024: to grant a pension to William Thields. Chapter 1024 25 Stat. 1188 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1024.—

An Act to grant a pension to William Thields.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Thields.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, and hereby directed, to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Thields, late a private of Company H, Eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1025: to remove the political disabilities of William L. Bradford. Chapter 1025 25 Stat. 1188 1888-09-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1025.—

An Act to remove the political disabilities of William L. Bradford.

September 14, 1888

. Be it enacted try the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William L. Bradford.

Political disabilities removed.

That the political disabilities of William L. Bradford, late an officer in the Navy of the United States, arising under the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States be, and the same are hereby, removed.

Approved, September 14, 1888.

Chap. 1029: for the relief of the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chapter 1029 25 Stat. 1188 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1029.—

An Act for the relief of the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saint Peter and Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Payment to Rev. Joseph Rademacher for damages to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and required, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to the Reverend Joseph Rademacher. Roman Catholic Bishop of Nashville, or his successors in office, in trust for the use and benefit of the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul at Chattanooga. Tennessee, the sum of eighteen thousand seven hundred and twenty-nine dollars and nine cents, in full for all the damages claimed by said last-named church, or any person heretofore or hereafter claiming or to claim to represent said church, for stone and all other building materials taken and used during the war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one to eighteen hundred and sixty-five, by and under the military authority of the United States. And the acceptance of such sum by said bishop shall be a bar to any claim for any and all such property taken, or damages.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1030: for the relief of A. C. Bradford. Chapter 1030 25 Stat. 1188 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1030.—

An Act for the relief of A. C. Bradford.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A C Bradford.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay A. C. Bradford, late a judge of the thirteenth judicial district in the State of California, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty-five cents, which sum was assessed as the income tax, and was collected from and paid by him to the Government of the United 1189 Stales, upon his salary as such district judge, for the years eighteen hundred and sixty-eight and eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, such tax having been declared illegal and unconstitutional by the Supreme court of the United States.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1031: for the relief of Joseph R. White Chapter 1031 25 Stat. 1189 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1031.—

An Act for the relief of Joseph R. White

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph R. White.

Pay and allowances to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Joseph R. White, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two hundred and ninety-nine dollars and twenty-three cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to settle his claim for pay and allowances while serving in the United States Army as a private in Company K. One hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1032: for the relief of the Baptist Female College of Lexington, Missouri. Chapter 1032 25 Stat. 1189 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1032.—

An Act for the relief of the Baptist Female College of Lexington, Missouri.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Baptist Female College, Lexington. Mo.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the Baptist Female College, of Lexington, Missouri, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three thousand one hundred and sixty-even dollars and sixty-seven cents, compensation for rent of the college building while used by the United States Army for four years from eighteen hundred and sixty-one: Provided, That the said sum be accepted in full payment of all claims

Proviso.

To be in full.

against the United States down to the date of the passage of this act.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1033: to increase the pension of Annie Gibson Yates. Chapter 1033 25 Stat. 1189 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1033.—

An Act to increase the pension of Annie Gibson Yates.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Annie Gibson Yates.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of twenty dollars now received by Mrs Annie Gibson Yates, widow of Captain George W. Yates, to thirty-five dollars per month, to take effect from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1034: for pension for Eliza N. Aiken. Chapter 1034 25 Stat. 1189 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1034.—

An Act for pension for Eliza N. Aiken.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza N. Aiken.

Pension.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1035: to refund to Doctor F. O. Saint Clair ninety-seven dollars and eighty cents, duties on a monument to the memory of Francis J. Townshend, late of the United States Navy. Chapter 1035 25 Stat. 1190 1888-09-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1190

CHAP. 1035.—

An Act to refund to Doctor F. O. Saint Clair ninety-seven dollars and eighty cents, duties on a monument to the memory of Francis J. Townshend, late of the United States Navy.

September 22, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

F O. Saint Clair.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to refund to Doctor F. O. Saint Clair the sum of ninety-seven dollars and eighty cents, the same being the amount of money paid by him November twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty, for duties and charges on certain cases containing a monument to the memory of Francis J. Townshend, late an apothecary in the United States Navy, and who died on hoard the United States steamer Enterprise, while in the discharge of his duty, on the Mediterranean station; the said monument having been purchased by contributions from the officers and crew of the said steamer, the ship mates of said deceased.

Approved, September 22, 1888.

Chap. 1036: for the relief of Charles L. Bradwell. Chapter 1036 25 Stat. 1190 1888-09-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1036.—

An Act for the relief of Charles L. Bradwell.

September 24, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles L. Bradwell.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Charles L. Bradwell, late of the county of Chatham and State of Georgia, and now a resident of the county of Bartow, in said State, the sum of one thousand five hundred and thirty-two dollars, the value of cotton belonging to said Bradwell and delivered by him to the Federal authorities in the winter of eighteen hundred and sixty-four and eighteen hundred and sixty-five, under orders issued by General W. T. Sherman; and the amount of money necessary to pay said claim is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, said sum to be in full settlement and payment of said claim.

Approved, September 24, 1888.

Chap. 1042: for the relief of Patrick H. Winston, junior. Chapter 1042 25 Stat. 1190 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1042.—

An Act for the relief of Patrick H. Winston, junior.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Patrick H. Winston

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Patrick H. Winston, junior, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars, for legal services rendered by him in the defense of Tom Hill, a captain of the Indian police of the Nez Perce Agency, Idaho Territory, charged with the killing of the Indian Nine Pipes, said services having been rendered by the request of Mr. Charles Monteith, United States agent at the Nez Perce Reservation, and of honorable Norman Buck, judge of the first judicial district of Idaho Territory.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1043: for the relief of Semon Bache and Company. Chapter 1043 25 Stat. 1190 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1043.—

An Act for the relief of Semon Bache and Company.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Semon Bache and Company.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay to Semon Bache 1191 and Company, of New York, the sum of three thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars and fifty-six cents, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of refunding

Refund of duties to.

the duty paid by said firm upon glass from imported stock furnished to the National Museum and the New Orleans, Louisville, and Cincinnati Expositions for exhibition cases.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1044: for the relief of Addie Bell. Chapter 1044 25 Stat. 1191 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1044.—

An Act for the relief of Addie Bell.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Addie Bell.

To be paid pension due Maranda Bell.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to direct the payment, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Addie Bell, daughter of Maranda Bell, deceased, mother of John S. Bell, late private in Company C. One hundred and forty-eighth Regiment New York State Volunteers, the pension granted by certificate numbered two hundred and thirty-one thousand two hundred and forty-eight, to the said Maranda Bell, computing the amount due to the day of her death only.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1045: granting a pension to Henry F. Kaiser. Chapter 1045 25 Stat. 1191 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1045.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry F. Kaiser.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry F. Kaiser.

Pension.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1046: granting a pension to Henry R. Blakiston. Chapter 1046 25 Stat. 1191 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1046.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry R. Blakiston.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry R. Blakiston.

Pension

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of seventy-two dollars per month, the name of Henry R. Blakiston, late an acting master in the United States Navy.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1047: granting a pension to Richard Hudson. Chapter 1047 25 Stat. 1191 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1047.—

An Act granting a pension to Richard Hudson.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richard Hudson.

Pension.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1048: granting a pension to Pierre Bottineau. Chapter 1048 25 Stat. 1192 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1192

CHAP. 1048.—

An Act granting a pension to Pierre Bottineau.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pierre Bottineau.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the lnterior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Pierre Bottineau, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1049: granting a pension to Mary Sturgess. Chapter 1049 25 Stat. 1192 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1049.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary Sturgess.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Sturgess.

Pension.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1050: granting a pension to James McDonald. Chapter 1050 25 Stat. 1192 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1050.—

An Act granting a pension to James McDonald.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James McDonald.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James McDonald, assistant wagon-master, Quartermaster’s Department, whose invalid pension claim, numbered one hundred and sixty-three thousand six hundred and twenty-one, was rejected in the Pension Office on the ground that applicant was a civilian employee when he received the injury which caused the amputation of his leg, and to pay him a pension at the same rate as if he had been a regularly enlisted soldier.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1051: granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Morrison Elliott. Chapter 1051 25 Stat. 1192 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1051.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Morrison Elliott.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Morrison Elliott.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Mary Morrison Elliott, who was a volunteer nurse during the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1052: granting a pension to Patrick Welch. Chapter 1052 25 Stat. 1192 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1052.—

An Act granting a pension to Patrick Welch.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Patrick Welch.

Pension.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1053: granting a pension to Christian Winkel. Chapter 1053 25 Stat. 1193 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1193

CHAP. 1053.—

An Act granting a pension to Christian Winkel.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Christian Winkel.

Pension.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1054: to increase the pension of Samuel A. Tate. Chapter 1054 25 Stat. 1193 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1054.—

An Act to increase the pension of Samuel A. Tate.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel A. Tate.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Samuel A. Tate, late of Company I. of the Fortieth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and pensioned under certificate numbered three hundred and twenty-one thousand four hundred and eighty-six. and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1055: granting an increase of pension to George A. Washburn, late major Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers. Chapter 1055 25 Stat. 1193 1888-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1055.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to George A. Washburn, late major Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers.

September 26, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George A. Washburn.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of George A. Washburn, late major of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers, at the rate of seventy-two dollars per month, in lieu of the amount (forty-five dollars) per month he is now receiving.

Approved, September 26, 1888.

Chap. 1066: for the relief of Florida Kennerly. Chapter 1066 25 Stat. 1193 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1066.—

An Act for the relief of Florida Kennerly.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Florida Kennerly.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to pay to Mrs. Florida Kennerly, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, one hundred and twenty-six dollars and sixty cents.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chap. 1067: to provide a pension for Mrs. Adeline Couzins. Chapter 1067 25 Stat. 1193 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1067.—

An Act to provide a pension for Mrs. Adeline Couzins.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Adeline Couzins.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Adeline Couzins, at the rate of thirty dollars per month

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chap. 1068: to confirm the title of the heirs or legal representatives of Henry Volcker, deceased, to a certain tract of land in the Territory of New Mexico. Chapter 1068 25 Stat. 1194 1888-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1194

CHAP. 1068.—

An Act to confirm the title of the heirs or legal representatives of Henry Volcker, deceased, to a certain tract of land in the Territory of New Mexico.

October 1, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Volcker.

Lands in New Mexico confirmed to heirs of.

That the heirs, assigns, or legal representatives of Henry Volcker, deceased, be, and they are hereby, confirmed in their title to six hundred and forty acres of land situated in the Territory of New Mexico, being the tract of land located by virtue of a certificate, numbered one hundred and sixty-nine, of the second class, issued by the board of land commissioners for the county of Bexar and Republic of Texas to Simon Prado, and dated January fifth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, and more particularly described in the plat and field-notes accompanying survey numbered thirty-eight, in section numbered fifteen, situated on the tableland or plain between the Rio Grande and the Pecos River now on file in the office of the commissioner of the general land office of the State of Texas.

Sec. 2. That the Commissioner of the General Land-Office, upon

Patent to issue.

the receipt of the proper plat and survey of the said tract of land, executed by the proper officer, shall issue a patent therefor to the

Proviso.

Only Government rights relinquished.

said Henry Volcker: Provided, however, That such patent shall be construed into a relinquishment only of title on the part of the United States, and shall not affect the right of any third person.

Approved, October 1, 1888.

Chap. 1071: for the relief of Edward Braden and Job W. Angus. Chapter 1071 25 Stat. 1194 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1071.—

An Act for the relief of Edward Braden and Job W. Angus.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward Braden.

Job W. Angus.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two thousand and six dollars and seventeen cents to Edward Braden and Job W. Angus, that sum being found equitably due by the Court of Claims from the United States to said Braden and Angus in the construction of quartermaster depot buildings at San Antonio, Texas, under contract of June seventh, eighteen hundred and seventy-six, made between said Braden and Angus and the Quartermaster-General.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1072: for the relief of John D. Adams. Chapter 1072 25 Stat. 1194 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1072.—

An Act for the relief of John D. Adams.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

John D. Adams.

Payment to.

That the sum of three thousand seven hundred and five dollars and thirty-six cents be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay John D. Adams. a contractor for transporting the United States mails in the State of Arkansas prior and up to the first day of June, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-one.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1073: for the relief of David L. Brainard and others. Chapter 1073 25 Stat. 1194 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1073.—

An Act for the relief of David L. Brainard and others.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commutation of quarters and fuel, and extra-duty pay to enlisted men of Greely exploring party.

That there be paid from money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of seven hundred and three dollars and seventy-five cents, this sum to be in lieu of commutations of fuel and quarters and extra-duty pay. as follows: Commutation for fuel from July first, eighteen hundred 1195 and eighty-one, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four (thirty-six months), at nine dollar’s per month, three hundred and twenty-four dollars; commutation for quarters from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two (twelve months), at twenty-one dollars per month, two hundred and fifty-two dollars; extra-duty pay from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, at thirty-five cents per diem, one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents, and to be paid to each of the following persons, namely: David L. Brainard. Julius R. Frederick,

Names.

Henry Biederbick, Francis Long, Maurice Connell, David Linn, Joseph Elison, Nicholas Salor, William A. Ellis, Charles B. Henry, William Whistler, Jacob Bender. Roderick R. Schneider. David C. Ralston. Hampden S. Gardner, Edward Israel. Winfield S. Jewell, George W. Rice, and William H. Cross, of the United States Army, who were on duty with Lieutenant A. W. Greely in the Arctic regions from July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four: Provided, however, That if any

Proviso.

Payments on account of deceased persons.

of the aforesaid nineteen persons shall have died prior to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, the allowances herein for commutation of fuel, extra-duty pay, and quarters shall be computed at the rates stated to the death of such persons, respectively; and in such case the amounts found due shall be paid to the widow of the deceased, if any survive; and if none, to the children, if any; and if none, then to the next of kin of such person lawfully entitled.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1074: granting a pension to Rachel A. Sinkinson. Chapter 1074 25 Stat. 1195 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1074.—

An Act granting a pension to Rachel A. Sinkinson.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rachel A. Sinkinson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Rachel A. Sinkinson. widow of Robert Sinkinson. late a private in Company K. Eighty-eighth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1075: granting a pension to Margaret M. Miller. Chapter 1075 25 Stat. 1195 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1075.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret M. Miller.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret M. Miller.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Margaret M. Miller, of Elgin. Illinois, a volunteer Army nurse during the war of the rebellion, and pay her during life a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1076: for the relief of the estate of Lucien GoyaÅ©x. Chapter 1076 25 Stat. 1195 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1076.—

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucien Goyaux.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to the representatives of Lucein Goyaux, the sum of one thousand five hundred and forty-five dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise 1196 appropriated; the same being for hospital stores, vehicles, harness, and saddlery taken from said Lucien Goyaux, deceased, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the use of the United States Army, during the war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1077: granting an increase of pension to Madison M. Meredith. Chapter 1077 25 Stat. 1196 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1077.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Madison M. Meredith.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Madison M. Meredith.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Madison M. Meredith, late captain of Company D. One hundred and third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month, in lieu of the amount he is now receiving.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1078: for the relief of A. M. Woodruff. Chapter 1078 25 Stat. 1196 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1078.—

An Act for the relief of A. M. Woodruff.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. M. Woodruff.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to A. M. Woodruff, of Pulaski County. Arkansas, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of nine hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents, for wood sold by him for fuel for the Fifty-fourth Regiment of United States Infantry, colored, during the years anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-five and eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for which proper vouchers were issued and delivered to him, the said A. M. Woodruff.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1079: granting an increase of pension to Eleanor B. Goodfellow. Chapter 1079 25 Stat. 1196 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1079.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Eleanor B. Goodfellow.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eleanor B. Goodfellow.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Eleanor B. Goodfellow, widow of Henry Goodfellow, late major and judge-advocate-general, United States Army, and pay her at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of that which she is now receiving.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1080: granting increase of pension to Jennie Hart Mullany. Chapter 1080 25 Stat. 1196 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1080.—

An Act granting increase of pension to Jennie Hart Mullany.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jennie Hart Mullany.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jennie Hart Mullany, widow of J. R. Madison Mullany, late rear-admiral in the United States Navy, and pay her at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that which she is now receiving.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1081: granting an increase of pension to Lieutenant James R. Durham. Chapter 1081 25 Stat. 1197 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1197

CHAP. 1081.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Lieutenant James R. Durham.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James R. Durham.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of thirty dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James R. Durham, late first lieutenant Company E, Twelfth Regiment West Virginia Infantry Volunteers, this act to take effect from its passage, and the pension hereby granted to be in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1082: granting an increase of pension to Betsey A. Mower. Chapter 1082 25 Stat. 1197 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1082.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Betsey A. Mower.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Betsey A. Mower.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Betsey A. Mower, widow of the late Joseph A. Mower, a major-general of United States Volunteers in the late war for the Union, to the rate of seventy-five dollars per month.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1083: restoring Phebe McLaughlin to the pension-roll. Chapter 1083 25 Stat. 1197 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1083.—

An Act restoring Phebe McLaughlin to the pension-roll.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Phebe McLaughlin.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll the name of Phebe McLaughlin, widow of James McLaughlin, late soldier in Company D, Seventy-eighth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1084: granting a pension to John B. Ross. Chapter 1084 25 Stat. 1197 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1084.—

An Act granting a pension to John B. Ross.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John B. Ross.

Pension.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1085: granting a pension to William E. Taylor. Chapter 1085 25 Stat. 1197 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1085.—

An Act granting a pension to William E. Taylor.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William E. Taylor.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William E. Taylor, of Missouri, late a member of Company B. Sixtieth Missouri Enrolled Militia.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1086: granting a pension to William R. Dean. Chapter 1086 25 Stat. 1198 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1198

CHAP. 1086.—

An Act granting a pension to William R. Dean.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William R. Dean.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William R. Dean, late a member of Company G. Fifteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, and pay him a pension of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1087: granting a pension to George H. Johnson. Chapter 1087 25 Stat. 1198 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1087.—

An Act granting a pension to George H. Johnson.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George H. Johnson.

Pension.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1088: restoring the right of pre-emption to Alfonso Roberts. Chapter 1088 25 Stat. 1198 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1088.—

An Act restoring the right of pre-emption to Alfonso Roberts.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfonso Roberts.

May preempt land in Colorado.

That Alfonso Roberts be, and he is hereby, authorized to preempt the land in Colorado for which he filed a claim in eighteen hundred and eighty-four, on making the proofs required by the provisions of the preemption law.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1089: for the relief of C. A. Williams and others. Chapter 1089 25 Stat. 1198 1888-10-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1089.—

An Act for the relief of C. A. Williams and others.

October 9, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

C. A. Williams and Company.

Secretary of Navy to inquire into rescue of crew of schooner Isabella, and pay for support, etc.

That the Secretary of the Navy inquire into the loss and damage caused to C. A. Williams and Company, owners of the schooners Roswell King and Era, by reason of the rescue and support of the crew, of the schooner Isabella, shipwrecked in the Arctic seas in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and that there be paid, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the amount so found, not exceeding thirteen thousand five hundred and six dollars and thirty-three cents, to C. A. Williams and Company, on the certificate of the Secretary of the Navy.

Approved, October 9, 1888.

Chap. 1100: granting a pension to Samuel Lane. Chapter 1100 25 Stat. 1198 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1100.—

An Act granting a pension to Samuel Lane.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Lane.

Pension.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1101: granting a pension to Manon Vangordon. Chapter 1101 25 Stat. 1199 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1199

CHAP. 1101.—

An Act granting a pension to Manon Vangordon.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Manon Vangordon.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Manon Vangordon. brother of Jacob Vangordon. late of Company K. Eighty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry and pay him a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1102: granting a pension to Caroline Motz. Chapter 1102 25 Stat. 1199 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1102.—

An Act granting a pension to Caroline Motz.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline Motz.

Pension.

That the Commissioner of Pensions be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Caroline Motz, widow of the late John Motz, deceased, who was a private in Company K, Ninety-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, for pension at the rate and rank of said John Motz.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1103: granting a pension to Martha V. Coleman. Chapter 1103 25 Stat. 1199 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1103.—

An Act granting a pension to Martha V. Coleman.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha V. Coleman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Martha V. Coleman, a volunteer nurse in the late war, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars a month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1104: granting a pension to Stephen Butler. Chapter 1104 25 Stat. 1199 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1104.—

An Act granting a pension to Stephen Butler.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen Butler.

Pension.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1105: granting a pension to John V. Hennessey. Chapter 1105 25 Stat. 1199 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1105.—

An Act granting a pension to John V. Hennessey.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John V. Hennessey.

Pension.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1106: granting a pension to John B. Timberman. Chapter 1106 25 Stat. 1200 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1200

CHAP. 1106.—

An Act granting a pension to John B. Timberman.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John B. Timberman.

Pension.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1107: granting an increase of pension to Jonas Doering. Chapter 1107 25 Stat. 1200 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1107.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Jonas Doering.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jonas Doering.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of forty dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jonas Doering, late private of Company A, Eighth Battalion Turner Rifles, District of Columbia, in lieu of pension he is now receiving.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1108: for the relief of James Millinger. Chapter 1108 25 Stat. 1200 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1108.—

An Act for the relief of James Millinger.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Millinger.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay James Millinger, of New Jersey, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of nineteen thousand eight hundred and ninety-three dollars and seventy-live cents, for property taken from him for the use of the United States Army at Nashville, Tennessee, in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-two; the said sum being the amount reported as just and right to the Secretary of War, under an order of General Dana, Quartermaster-General United States Army, appointed to investigate the same: which sum shall be in full of all claims against the United States by said Millinger.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1109: for the relief of John J. Crooke. Chapter 1109 25 Stat. 1200 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1109.—

An Act for the relief of John J. Crooke.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John J. Crooke.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one thousand six hundred and eleven dollars and forty-four cents to John J. Crooke, for services rendered in imprinting internal revenue stamps upon tinfoil tobacco wrappers, from the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, to the seventh day of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-four.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1110: for the relief of the American Grocer Association of the city of New York. Chapter 1110 25 Stat. 1200 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1110.—

An Act for the relief of the American Grocer Association of the city of New York.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

American Grocer Association.

Refund of postage to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized to pay, upon the 1201 order of the Postmaster-General, to the American Grocer Association, of the city of New York, the sum of four hundred and eighty-six

Post, p. 922.

dollars, or so much thereof as may be found equitably due, for postage erroneously paid by said association.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1111: for the relief of settlers upon old Camp Sheridan military reservation. Chapter 1111 25 Stat. 1201 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1111.—

An Act for the relief of settlers upon old Camp Sheridan military reservation.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Camp Sheridan military reservation, Nebraska.

Land entries on, confirmed.

That all entries or filings under the homestead and preemption laws, allowed by the United States district land officers at Valentine, Nebraska, of lands within the limits of the former Camp Sheridan military reservation, situated in township thirty-three north of ranges forty-five and forty-six west, in said State, prior to receipt by them of instructions from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, dated July second, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, be, and the same are hereby, confirmed: Provided, That the persons making such filings or entries possessed

Proviso.

the necessary qualifications and have, since filing or entry (as

Qualifications.

the case may be), fully complied with the law governing entries of like character upon public lands.

Sec. 2. That in cases of filings under the preemption law, made

Time extended for completing payment.

upon lauds in said abandoned reservation, the limitation of thirty months, prescribed by section twenty-two hundred and sixty-seven.

R. S., sec. 2267, p. 410.

United States Revised Statutes, shall not be enforced, but proof and payment must be made within six months from passage of this act.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1112: granting a pension to Lieutenant Starkey R. Powell, of Black Hawk war. Chapter 1112 25 Stat. 1201 1888-10-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1112.—

An Act granting a pension to Lieutenant Starkey R. Powell, of Black Hawk war.

October 12, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Starkey R. Powell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Starkey R. Powell, late lieutenant in Captain William B. Smith’s company of the Third Regiment of Illinois Mounted Volunteers in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars a month.

Approved, October 12, 1888.

Chap. 1114: granting a pension to Walter O. Watson. Chapter 1114 25 Stat. 1201 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1114.—

An Act granting a pension to Walter O. Watson.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Walter O. Watson.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1115: granting a pension to Edward Waters. Chapter 1115 25 Stat. 1201 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1115.—

An Act granting a pension to Edward Waters.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward Waters.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to place the name of 1202 Edward Waters, late a private in Company K, Ninety-third New York Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1116: granting a pension to H. S. Sayre. Chapter 1116 25 Stat. 1202 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1116.—

An Act granting a pension to H. S. Sayre.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H. S. Sayre.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1117: granting a pension to Thomas Rains. Chapter 1117 25 Stat. 1202 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1117.—

An Act granting a pension to Thomas Rains.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Rains.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be placed upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Rains, late captain of Company B. Fifth Tennessee Mounted Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1118: granting a pension to George Rhody. Chapter 1118 25 Stat. 1202 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1118.—

An Act granting a pension to George Rhody.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George Rhody.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of George Rhody, late a private in Company K. Thirty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers to thirty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1119: granting a pension to Anna M. Noyes. Chapter 1119 25 Stat. 1202 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1119.—

An Act granting a pension to Anna M. Noyes.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna M. Noyes.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Anna M. Noyes, widow of Benjamin F. Noyes, late captain of Company D, Forty-eighth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1120: granting a pension to Joseph Lincoln Young. Chapter 1120 25 Stat. 1202 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1120.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph Lincoln Young.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Lincoln Young.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the 1203 pension laws, the name of Joseph Lincoln Young, son of Joseph Young, late a private of Company H, Seventeenth Regiment Maine Volunteers, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, payable to his legally constituted guardian.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1121: granting a pension to J. W. Leight. Chapter 1121 25 Stat. 1203 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1121.—

An Act granting a pension to J. W. Leight.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jonathan W. Leight.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to put on the pension-roll the name of Jonathan W. Leight, late hospital steward of the Sixty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1122: granting a pension to Lieutenant George T. Russell. Chapter 1122 25 Stat. 1203 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1122.—

An Act granting a pension to Lieutenant George T. Russell.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George T. Russell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George T. Russell, late a first lieutenant by brevet in the Seventeenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, and later of the Eighty-seventh Company, Veteran Reserve Corps, from which he was discharged by resignation at Cairo, Illinois, November eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-live.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1123: granting a pension to Victor, Gertrude, Margaret, and Helen, minor children of Lieutenant George R. McGuire. Chapter 1123 25 Stat. 1203 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1123.—

An Act granting a pension to Victor, Gertrude, Margaret, and Helen, minor children of Lieutenant George R. McGuire.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George R. McGuire.

Pension to minor children of.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1124: granting a pension to Mary A. Pfeiffer. Chapter 1124 25 Stat. 1203 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1124.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary A. Pfeiffer.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. Pfeiffer.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1125: granting a pension to Statira Young. Chapter 1125 25 Stat. 1204 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1204

CHAP. 1125.—

An Act granting a pension to Statira Young.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Statira Young.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Statira Young, widow of Joseph Young. Company D, Twelfth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1126: granting a pension to Anson Ward. Chapter 1126 25 Stat. 1204 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1126.—

An Act granting a pension to Anson Ward.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anson Ward.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, directed to place the name of Anson Ward, of Rockford, Illinois, late private Company K. Seventy-fourth Illinois Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1127: granting a pension to Samuel Neikirk. Chapter 1127 25 Stat. 1204 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1127.—

An Act granting a pension to Samuel Neikirk.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Neikirk.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed and authorized to place on the pension-roll, subject to the restrictions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Samuel Neikirk, of Republic, Seneca County. Ohio, late a private in Company K. One hundred and first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1128: granting a pension to Mrs Susan V. Wilcox, mother of Martin V. Wilcox Chapter 1128 25 Stat. 1204 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1128.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Susan V. Wilcox, mother of Martin V. Wilcox

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan V. Wilcox.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Susan V. Wilcox, mother of Martin V. Wilcox, deceased, late private Company A, One hundred and twenty-eighth Regiment New York Volunteers, on the pension-roll, at the rate prescribed by existing provisions of law.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1129: granting a pension to Lydia Ann Wilber. Chapter 1129 25 Stat. 1204 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1129.—

An Act granting a pension to Lydia Ann Wilber.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lydia Ann Wilber.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Lydia Ann Wilber, sister of John M. Wilber, who was a soldier in Company A. of the Seventy-seventh Regiment of Illinois Infantry Volunteers, in the war of the rebellion, and was killed in battle May twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1130: granting a pension to Ransom Riley. Chapter 1130 25 Stat. 1205 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1205

CHAP. 1130.—

An Act granting a pension to Ransom Riley.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ransom Riley.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Ransom Riley, late private of Company G, Fifth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1131: granting a pension to Mrs. Dulcena Noel. Chapter 1131 25 Stat. 1205 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1131.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Dulcena Noel.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dulcena Noel.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Mrs. Dulcena Noel, as the dependent mother of William T. Noel, late a private in Company G, Seventeenth Iowa Volunteers, and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1132: granting a pension to Betsey Williams, widow of William R. Williams, private Company C, Eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteers. Chapter 1132 25 Stat. 1205 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1132.—

An Act granting a pension to Betsey Williams, widow of William R. Williams, private Company C, Eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteers.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Betsey Williams.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Betsey Williams, widow of William R. Williams, late private of Company C, Eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteers, on the pension-roll, at the rate prescribed by existing provisions of law.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1133: granting a pension to Benjamin F. Bair. Chapter 1133 25 Stat. 1205 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1133.—

An Act granting a pension to Benjamin F. Bair.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin F. Bair.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1134: granting a pension to Joseph Welsh. Chapter 1134 25 Stat. 1205 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1134.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph Welsh.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Welsh.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, instructed to place on the pension-roll. subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Joseph Welsh, of York, Pennsylvania, father of Albertus Welsh, J. Franklin Welsh, and Howard H. Welsh, all of whom are now deceased, soldiers in the Union Army in the war of the rebellion, on whom the said Joseph Welsh was dependent for support during the said war, and pay the said Joseph Welsh twenty-five dollars a month.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1135: granting a pension to Samuel Anderson. Chapter 1135 25 Stat. 1206 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1206

CHAP. 1135.—

An Act granting a pension to Samuel Anderson.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Anderson.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1136: granting a pension to Sarah A. Mason. Chapter 1136 25 Stat. 1206 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1136.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah A. Mason.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah A. Mason.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1137: granting a pension to Margaret Quinton. Chapter 1137 25 Stat. 1206 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1137.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret Quinton.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret Quinton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Margaret Quinton, an Army nurse during the late war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1138: granting a pension to Washington Ryan. Chapter 1138 25 Stat. 1206 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1138.—

An Act granting a pension to Washington Ryan.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Washington Ryan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Washington Ryan, who was a private soldier in Captain Netherlands company of Tennessee Volunteers in the Florida Indian war of eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1139: granting a pension to Mary L. Tanner. Chapter 1139 25 Stat. 1206 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1139.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary L. Tanner.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary L. Tanner.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1140: granting a pension to Mary A. Van Buskirk. Chapter 1140 25 Stat. 1207 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1207

CHAP. 1140.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary A. Van Buskirk.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. Van Buskirk.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Mary A. Van Buskirk, widow of Charles F. Van Buskirk, late of Company F. Fourth Regiment of Missouri State Militia Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1141: granting a pension to Henry Mitchell Youngblood. Chapter 1141 25 Stat. 1207 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1141.—

An Act granting a pension to Henry Mitchell Youngblood.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Mitchell Youngblood.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Henry Mitchell Youngblood, who served in Captain Richard Sloan’s company, First Regiment Drafted Georgia Militia, Indian war, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, under the name of Michael Youngblood, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1142: granting a pension to Susan E. Latture. Chapter 1142 25 Stat. 1207 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1142.—

An Act granting a pension to Susan E. Latture.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan E. Latture.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Susan E. Latture, widow of Jacob Latture, late a private of Company D. Fifth Tennessee Volunteers. Mexican war, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1143: granting a pension to Mary E. McQueen. Chapter 1143 25 Stat. 1207 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1143.—

An Act granting a pension to Mary E. McQueen.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary E. McQueen.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary E. McQueen, an imbecile daughter of Anthony McQueen, late a private of Company D, Thirty-first Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, and pay to her duly appointed guardian a pension of eighteen dollars per month on and after the passage of this act.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1144: to increase the pension of Rosalie O’Sullivan. Chapter 1144 25 Stat. 1207 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1144.—

An Act to increase the pension of Rosalie O’Sullivan.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosalie O’Sullivan.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to pay to Rosalie O’Sullivan, widow of Eugene O’Sullivan, who was a soldier in Company A. Fourth Kentucky Infantry, during the Mexican war, in addition to the pension now received by her. the sum of two dollars per month for each of her two minor children, by the soldier, until each child shall arrive at the age of sixteen years, and when said additional payments shall cease and determine.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1145: to increase the pension of Philip Thomas. Chapter 1145 25 Stat. 1208 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1208

CHAP. 1145.—

An Act to increase the pension of Philip Thomas.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philip Thomas.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Philip Thomas, late a private of Company D, Seventy-first Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, for injury to right knee and heart disease, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1146: to increase the pension of George C. Quick. Chapter 1146 25 Stat. 1208 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1146.—

An Act to increase the pension of George C. Quick.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George C. Quick.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to continue the name of George C. Quick, late a private in Captain Miller’s company of Illinois Mounted Rangers, in the war with the Indians, commonly called the Black Hawk war, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of law. at the rate of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension of sixteen dollars per month now received by said Quick.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1147: for the relief of Phillip Kopplin. Chapter 1147 25 Stat. 1208 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1147.—

An Act for the relief of Phillip Kopplin.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Phillip Kopplin.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1148: for the relief of Perry R. Nye. Chapter 1148 25 Stat. 1208 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1148.—

An Act for the relief of Perry R. Nye.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Perry R. Nye.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Perry R. Nye, late of Company E, Tenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1149: for the relief of Frances P. Vernon Chapter 1149 25 Stat. 1208 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1149.—

An Act for the relief of Frances P. Vernon

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frances P. Vernon.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1150: for the relief of Thomas Shackelford. Chapter 1150 25 Stat. 1209 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1209

CHAP. 1150.—

An Act for the relief of Thomas Shackelford.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Shackelford.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of eight dollars per month, the name of Thomas Shackelford, late of the Eleventh United States Infantry of the Mexican war.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1151: for the relief of Henry Rose. Chapter 1151 25 Stat. 1209 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1151.—

An Act for the relief of Henry Rose.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Rose.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Henry Rose, late private in Captain William S. L. Deering’s company, Major William Lauderdale’s battalion, Tennessee troops in the Florida war, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1152: for the relief of Catharine Teegardin. Chapter 1152 25 Stat. 1209 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1152.—

An Act for the relief of Catharine Teegardin.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Teegardin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby , authorized and directed to place oil the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Catharine Teegardin, widow of the late Peter Teegardin, who was a member of Company D, One hundred and eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and whose pension certificate was numbered three hundred and twenty-eight thousand five hundred and sixty-eight.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1153: for the relief of Mary Vanbuskirk. Chapter 1153 25 Stat. 1209 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1153.—

An Act for the relief of Mary Vanbuskirk.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Vanbuskirk.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary Vanbuskirk, widow of John E. Vanbuskirk, private in Company G, First Regiment United States Artillery, Florida war. and pay her a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1154: to place the name of Matilda Spangler on the pension-roll. Chapter 1154 25 Stat. 1209 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1154.—

An Act to place the name of Matilda Spangler on the pension-roll.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Matilda Spangler.

Pension.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1155: to place the name of Lucy Wagor, of Hillsdale, Michigan, on the pension-roll. Chapter 1155 25 Stat. 1210 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1210

CHAP. 1155.—

An Act to place the name of Lucy Wagor, of Hillsdale, Michigan, on the pension-roll.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucy Wagor.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior he. and is hereby, authorized to place the name of Lucy Wagor, of Hillsdale. Michigan, mother of Martin Wagor, second lieutenant Company F, First Regiment Michigan Sharpshooters, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1156: to place the name of Cyrus Millins, of Ogden Centre, Michigan, on the pension-roll. Chapter 1156 25 Stat. 1210 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1156.—

An Act to place the name of Cyrus Millins, of Ogden Centre, Michigan, on the pension-roll.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cyrus Milling.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place the name of Cyrus Millins, of Ogden Centre. Michigan, late a private of Company B. Fourth Michigan Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws:

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1157: granting an increase of pension to Daniel Willborg. Chapter 1157 25 Stat. 1210 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1157.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Daniel Willborg.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Daniel Willborg.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Daniel Willborg, late of Company C, Forty-third Illinois Volunteers, from four dollars per month to sixteen dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1158: increasing the pension of Richard Porter. Chapter 1158 25 Stat. 1210 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1158.—

An Act increasing the pension of Richard Porter.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richard Porter.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to Richard Porter, late a private in Company B. One hundred and ninth Regiment United States Colored Troops, a monthly pension of forty dollars, instead of four dollars, the amount now paid, the said Richard Porter being totally blind.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1159: granting a pension to Victoria May. Chapter 1159 25 Stat. 1210 1888-10-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1159.—

An Act granting a pension to Victoria May.

October 15, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Victoria May.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place the name of Victoria May. widow of Paul May, late a private of Company K. Second Regiment of Michigan Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 15, 1888.

Chap. 1160: for the relief of William A. Bevens. Chapter 1160 25 Stat. 1211 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1211

CHAP. 1160.—

An Act for the relief of William A. Bevens.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William A. Bevens.

Accounts to be restated.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and required to open and restate the accounts between the United States and William A. Bevens as receiver of public moneys at Batesville. Arkansas. That in such restatement of said accounts the Secretary shall charge Bevens with all such sums of money as were in his hands at any time as receiver as aforesaid, and shall credit him with all such sums as he was compelled by the State of Arkansas or other superior force to surrender, and with such other sums as in equity should be allowed

Credits to be allowed.

credit for, notwithstanding any previous rejection of such items by the Treasury Department or by any other tribunal.

Sec. 2. That upon such restatement the Secretary of the Treasury

Payment of balance found due.

is hereby authorized and directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to said Bevens any sum of money found due him, not to exceed the sum of twenty thousand dollars.

Received by the President October 4, 1888.

Chap. 1161: to compensate Mrs. Sarah L. Larimer for important services rendered the military authorities in eighteen hundred and sixty-four at Deer Creek Station, Wyoming. Chapter 1161 25 Stat. 1211 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1161.—

An Act to compensate Mrs. Sarah L. Larimer for important services rendered the military authorities in eighteen hundred and sixty-four at Deer Creek Station, Wyoming.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah L. Larimer.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Mrs. Sarah L. Larimer the sum of five thousand dollars, in full for valuable services rendered by her to the Government in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four, by giving important information to Captain Shuman, in command of the United States troops, and others, of the evil designs of hostile Indians, while she was held in captivity by them, the said sum to be paid out of any funds due to said Indians if there beany available for such purpose and if there be none, then out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Received by the President October 4, 1888.

Chap. 1162: granting a pension to Sarah F. Hawkins. Chapter 1162 25 Stat. 1211 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1162.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah F. Hawkins.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah F. Hawkins.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll of the United States the name of Sarah F. Hawkins, widow of Martin J. Hawkins, late of Company A, Thirty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and who was one of the so-called “Mitchell Raiders” sent out in eighteen hundred and sixty-two by 1212 General O. M. Mitchell, for certain hazardous military purposes, at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now paid to her.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1163: granting a pension to Elizabeth Evans. Chapter 1163 25 Stat. 1212 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1163.—

An Act granting a pension to Elizabeth Evans.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Evans.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Elizabeth Evans, dependent sister of William Ayers, late a private in Company F, Thirty-seventh Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, on the pension-roll, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1164: granting a pension to Johanna Geyer, widow of Gustav W. Geyer. Chapter 1164 25 Stat. 1212 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1164.—

An Act granting a pension to Johanna Geyer, widow of Gustav W. Geyer.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Johanna Geyer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Johanna Geyer, widow of Gustav W. Geyer, late a private in Company H, One hundred and eighty-seventh New York Volunteers.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1165: granting a pension to Nelson J. Crook. Chapter 1165 25 Stat. 1212 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1165.—

An Act granting a pension to Nelson J. Crook.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nelson J. Crook.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Nelson J. Crook, late a member of Company D. of the Third Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1166: granting a pension to Eleanor D. Heath. Chapter 1166 25 Stat. 1212 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1166.—

An Act granting a pension to Eleanor D. Heath.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eleanor D. Heath.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Eleanor D. Heath, mother of Lewis Heath, late of the One hundred and fourth Regiment Ohio Infantry, based on the evidence on file in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions as case entitled “Mother, number three hundred and eleven thousand one hundred and fifteen, Lewis Heath, private Company H, One hundred and fourth Regiment Ohio Infantry.”

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1167: granting a pension to Arabella Davis. Chapter 1167 25 Stat. 1213 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1213

CHAP. 1167.—

An Act granting a pension to Arabella Davis.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arabella Davis.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Arabella Davis, widow of Lieutenant David Davis, late quartermaster of the Forty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, now deceased, subject to the limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1168: granting a pension to Tempy M. Johnston. Chapter 1168 25 Stat. 1213 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1168.—

An Act granting a pension to Tempy M. Johnston.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tempy M. Johnston.

Pension.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1169: granting a pension to Mrs Susan Bates, widow of Thomas Bates, late private Company A, Twenty-sixth Regiment Michigan Volunteers. Chapter 1169 25 Stat. 1213 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1169.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs Susan Bates, widow of Thomas Bates, late private Company A, Twenty-sixth Regiment Michigan Volunteers.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan Bates.

Pension.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1170: granting a pension to William Fairbanks. Chapter 1170 25 Stat. 1213 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1170.—

An Act granting a pension to William Fairbanks.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Fairbanks.

Pension.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1171: granting a pension to Jenny Buell. Chapter 1171 25 Stat. 1213 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1171.—

An Act granting a pension to Jenny Buell.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jenny Buell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Jenny Buell, widow of Henry C. Buell, late a private in Company B, Fourteenth Regiment New York State Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1172: granting a pension to Elias H. Hall. Chapter 1172 25 Stat. 1214 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1214

CHAP. 1172.—

An Act granting a pension to Elias H. Hall.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elias H. Hall.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Elias H. Hall, late a private in Company F, Seventy-third Regiment Indiana Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1173: granting a pension to Charles Junot. Chapter 1173 25 Stat. 1214 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1173.—

An Act granting a pension to Charles Junot.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Junot.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Charles Junot, of Louisville, Kentucky, who served in the Florida war under the name of Tom Jones, and pay him a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1174: granting a pension to Jane E. Knoble. Chapter 1174 25 Stat. 1214 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1174.—

An Act granting a pension to Jane E. Knoble.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane E. Knoble.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Jane E. Knoble. widow of Samuel Knoble, late a private in the Eighty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1175: granting a pension to Nancy J. Cotner. Chapter 1175 25 Stat. 1214 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1175.—

An Act granting a pension to Nancy J. Cotner.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy J. Cotner.

Pension,

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Nancy J. Cotner, dependent sister of Thomas Cotner, late private Company C, Thirteenth Regiment Indiana. Volunteers, at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1176: granting a pension to Margaret Gray. Chapter 1176 25 Stat. 1214 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1176.—

An Act granting a pension to Margaret Gray.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret Gray.

Pension.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1177: for the relief of Arlington M. Harrington. Chapter 1177 25 Stat. 1215 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1215

CHAP. 1177.—

An Act for the relief of Arlington M. Harrington.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arlington M. Harrington.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Arlington M. Harrington, late a private in Company B, Sixteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, in Mexican war. at the rate of twelve dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he now receives.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1178: for the relief of John German. Chapter 1178 25 Stat. 1215 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1178.—

An Act for the relief of John German.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John German.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior.be, and that he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions of the pension laws, the name of John German, father of Philip German, deceased, formerly of Company G, Twenty-fourth Illinois Infantry.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1179: for the relief of Mary A. Covey. Chapter 1179 25 Stat. 1215 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1179.—

An Act for the relief of Mary A. Covey.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. Covey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary A. Covey, widow of Henry G. Covey, late a private of Company A, Sixtieth New York Volunteers, at the rate of eight dollars per month, otherwise subject to the conditions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1180: for the relief of Shadrack W. Brown. Chapter 1180 25 Stat. 1215 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1180.—

An Act for the relief of Shadrack W. Brown.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Shadrack W. Brown.

Pension.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1181: to increase the pension of Richard Jobes. Chapter 1181 25 Stat. 1215 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1181.—

An Act to increase the pension of Richard Jobes.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richard Jobes.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Richard Jobes, late of Company D. Sixteenth Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers, and to pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1182: to increase the pension of Isaac Hurd. Chapter 1182 25 Stat. 1216 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1216

CHAP. 1182.—

An Act to increase the pension of Isaac Hurd.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaac Hurd.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to increase the pension of Isaac Hurd, a veteran of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, Vermont Militia, from eight dollars per month, the amount now allowed him, to thirty dollars per month.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1183: to increase the pension of Charles Hahneman. Chapter 1183 25 Stat. 1216 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1183.—

An Act to increase the pension of Charles Hahneman.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Hahneman.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized to increase the pension of Charles Hahneman, late a private in Company C. Forty-first New York Volunteers, and pay him at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now paid to him.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1184: granting an increase of pension to Benjamin Franklin. Chapter 1184 25 Stat. 1216 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1184.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Benjamin Franklin.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin Franklin.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Benjamin Franklin, late of Company H, Second Regiment of Minnesota Cavalry, and pay him a pension of one hundred dollars per month, in lieu of the pension of seventy-two dollars per month heretofore granted, and which he is now receiving for loss of both legs and both arms.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1185: granting an increase of pension to Hannibal Kimball. Chapter 1185 25 Stat. 1216 1888-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1185.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Hannibal Kimball.

October 16, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannibal Kimball.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and lie is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Hannibal Kimball, a soldier of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, at the rate of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of the amount now received by him under the law.

Approved, October 16, 1888.

Chap. 1187: increasing the pension of Jesse L. Garrett. Chapter 1187 25 Stat. 1216 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1187.—

An Act increasing the pension of Jesse L. Garrett.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jesse L. Garrett.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Jesse L. Garrett, formerly of the United States Marine Corps, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, 1217 and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 1188: granting a pension to Smith Bodkins Chapter 1188 25 Stat. 1217 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1188.—

An Act granting a pension to Smith Bodkins

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Smith Bodkins.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Smith Bodkins, late a private in Company E. Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who is now blind, at the rate of forty dollars per month.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

Chap. 1189: to grant a pension to Jane Robinson. Chapter 1189 25 Stat. 1217 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1189.—

An Act to grant a pension to Jane Robinson.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane Robinson.

Pension.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

Chap. 1190: granting a pension to Rachel Rogers. Chapter 1190 25 Stat. 1217 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1190.—

An Act granting a pension to Rachel Rogers.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rachel Rogers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Rachel Rogers, dependent mother of Jeremiah T. Rogers, late sergeant of Company H, Fifty-fourth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

Chap. 1191: granting a pension to Catharine Mulligan. Chapter 1191 25 Stat. 1218 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1218

CHAP. 1191.—

An Act granting a pension to Catharine Mulligan.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Mulligan.

Pension.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

Chap. 1192: granting a pension to Joseph W. Filler. Chapter 1192 25 Stat. 1218 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1192.—

An Act granting a pension to Joseph W. Filler.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph W. Filler.

Pension.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—The foregoing act having been presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which, it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 1193: granting a pension to Mighill H. Patten. Chapter 1193 25 Stat. 1218 1888-10-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1193.—

An Act granting a pension to Mighill H. Patten.

October 17, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mighill H. Patten.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Mighill H. Patten, late of Captain Huxford’s company, First Regiment Maine State Militia, and now a resident of Waterford. Minnesota, and pay him a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Received by the President October 5, 1888.

Chap. 1198: granting a pension to David Heinbach. Chapter 1198 25 Stat. 1218 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1198.—

An Act granting a pension to David Heinbach.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Heinbach.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1219 on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of David Heinbach, Company G, One hundred and seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1199: granting a pension to Sarah E. McNamara. Chapter 1199 25 Stat. 1219 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1199.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah E. McNamara.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah E. McNamara.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Sarah E. McNamara, widow of the late John McNamara, D. D., late a chaplain of the Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1200: granting a pension to Mrs. Caroline Taylor. Chapter 1200 25 Stat. 1219 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1200.—

An Act granting a pension to Mrs. Caroline Taylor.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline Taylor.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Caroline Taylor, of Logansport, Indiana, widow of Doctor J. A. Taylor, a volunteer assistant surgeon to the Indiana troops engaged south in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-three in the war of the rebellion.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1201: granting a pension to Abbie L. Ham. Chapter 1201 25 Stat. 1219 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1201.—

An Act granting a pension to Abbie L. Ham.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abbie L. Ham.

Pension.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1202: granting a pension to Martha J. Cole. Chapter 1202 25 Stat. 1219 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1202.—

An Act granting a pension to Martha J. Cole.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha J. Cole.

Pension.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1203: granting an increase of pension to Leopold Mayer. Chapter 1203 25 Stat. 1219 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1203.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Leopold Mayer.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leopold Mayer.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1220 on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Leopold Mayer, late captain of Company C, Twelfth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1204: granting an increase of pension to John N. Bovee. Chapter 1204 25 Stat. 1220 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1204.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to John N. Bovee.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John N. Bovee.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of John N. Bovee, late of Company E. Eighteenth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, from thirty dollars to forty dollars per month.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1205: for the relief of William Tabb. Chapter 1205 25 Stat. 1220 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1205.—

An Act for the relief of William Tabb.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Tabb.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States be, and is hereby, directed to pay to William Tabb, of Spottsylvania County, near Fredericksburgh, Virginia, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two thousand one hundred and forty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents, being in full for supplies taken from him during the years eighteen hundred and sixty-three and eighteen hundred and sixty-four, by and for the use of the United States troops.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1206: for the relief of the heirs of Martin Kenofsky. Chapter 1206 25 Stat. 1220 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1206.—

An Act for the relief of the heirs of Martin Kenofsky.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martin Kenofsky.

Payment to heirs of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the heirs or legal representatives of Martin Kenofsky the sum of four thousand nine hundred and ninety-two dollars and fifty cents. in full of all demands for and on account of the claim of the said Kenofsky for the proceeds derived from the sale of four thousand nine hundred and ninety-two dollars and fifty cents of gold coin belonging to him and used in the service of the United States.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1207: to increase the pension of Sylvester Stearns. Chapter 1207 25 Stat. 1220 1888-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1207.—

An Act to increase the pension of Sylvester Stearns.

October 18, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sylvester Stearns.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed and authorized to increase the pension of Sylvester Stearns, of Fostoria, Ohio, late a member of Company K, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to fifty dollars per month in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, October 18, 1888.

Chap. 1224: for the relief of Henrietta M. Sands, widow of the late Rear-Admiral Benjamin F. Sands, United States Navy. Chapter 1224 25 Stat. 1221 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1221

CHAP. 1224.—

An Act for the relief of Henrietta M. Sands, widow of the late Rear-Admiral Benjamin F. Sands, United States Navy.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henrietta M. Sands.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay. out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Henrietta M. Sands, widow of the late Rear-Admiral Benjamin F. Sands, United States Navy, the sum of three hundred and seventy dollars and fifty cents, being the sum due to the decedent under the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Graham and Temple cases as the difference between actual traveling expenses allowed and the mileage due for travel performed by decedent upon duty under orders in June, eighteen hundred and sixty-one.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1225: for the relief of G. W. McAdams. Chapter 1225 25 Stat. 1221 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1225.—

An Act for the relief of G. W. McAdams.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. McAdams.

Payment to.

That the Postmaster-General of the United States is hereby authorized to release and relieve George W. McAdams, postmaster at Mount Pleasant Iowa, and his sureties, of all responsibility and liability to the Government for funds and property of the Government stolen from said post-office on the night of July. eighteen hundred and eighty-five, by burglars: Provided, that he shall, upon examination, find that such loss was without negligence, fault, or blame on the part of said postmaster.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1226: for the relief of Colonel James C. Duane. Chapter 1226 25 Stat. 1221 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1226.—

An Act for the relief of Colonel James C. Duane.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James C. Duane.

Reimbursement to.

That the sum of six hundred and forty-eight dollars, lawful money, be. and is hereby, appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to reimburse Colonel James C. Duane, brevet brigadier general, United States Army, for losses incurred in his office as engineer of the third lighthouse district through the forgeries committed by a clerk in his office. Henry J. Beute (who has fled the country), in raising his official checks to amounts greater than those for which they were drawn and signed, between the first day of January and the twenty-third day of June, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine. without any negligence or fault on the part of the said Colonel James C. Duane.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1227: for the relief of Margaret Kennedy. Chapter 1227 25 Stat. 1221 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1227.—

An Act for the relief of Margaret Kennedy.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the. United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret Kennedy.

Payment to

That the Quartermaster-General be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to ascertain and state the value of all timber, fences, and fruit trees on the farm of John Kennedy, deceased, situate in the District of Columbia. upon which Fort Sedgewick was erected, taken, and used for firewood by the Army of the United States, and also the value of all timber sold by the Government which had been taken from said farm 1222 and used in the construction of said fort. And the amount so stated shall be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to Margaret Kennedy, the widow and sole executrix of John Kennedy, deceased.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1228: for the relief of Adam L. Epley. Chapter 1228 25 Stat. 1222 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1228.—

An Act for the relief of Adam L. Epley.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Adam L. Epley.

To be paid arrears of pension due John D. Epley.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Adam L. Epley, the son and only heir of John D. Epley, deceased, late a private in Company F. One hundred and fifty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteers, the arrears of pension due or allowable at the time of his death, and heretofore authorized to be paid the said John D. Epley, now deceased, under pension certificate numbered two hundred and ninety-six thousand four hundred and thirty-seven.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1229: for the relief of the estate of Joseph Fenno, deceased. Chapter 1229 25 Stat. 1222 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1229.—

An Act for the relief of the estate of Joseph Fenno, deceased.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Fenno.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the legal representatives of Joseph Fenno. deceased, late of Little Rock, Arkansas, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred and eighty dollars, for rent of buildings owned by him in Little Rock, Arkansas, which were occupied by the military authorities of the United States, under contract, from July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to January thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and for which vouchers were given said Fenno by said authorities.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1230: for the relief of S. T. Marshall. Chapter 1230 25 Stat. 1222 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1230.—

An Act for the relief of S. T. Marshall.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

S. T. Marshall.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay S. T. Marshall, of Keokuk. Iowa, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and in full of all claim or demand of said S. T. Marshall, assignee of G. M. Marshall, in a contract made in eighteen hundred and fifty, to supply and furnish beef cattle to General Estill, purchasing and disbursing agent of the United States for the commission sent to California, in eighteen hundred and fifty, to make treaties with the Indians, the sum of six thousand five hundred and ninety-eight dollars and forty-nine cents, but such allowance and payment to be subject to any and all credits to be shown or ascertained upon a fair and equitable settlement and adjustment of his accounts (as such assignee of said G. M. Marshall) with the Secretary of the Interior.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1231: for the relief of Eliza A Cutler Jones Chapter 1231 25 Stat. 1223 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1223

CHAP. 1231.—

An Act for the relief of Eliza A Cutler Jones

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza A. Cutler Jones.

Payment to.

that there be paid Mrs. Eliza A Cutler Jones of Scottsville, Monroe County New York, the sum of five thousand dollars, in five annual installments of one thousand dollars each, out of any money that may hereafter be appropriated for the use and benefit of the Cheyenne Indians.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1232: for the relief of Anthony L. Woodson. Chapter 1232 25 Stat. 1223 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1232.—

An Act for the relief of Anthony L. Woodson.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anthony L. Wood-son.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Anthony L. Woodson, of Woodson Ville, Kentucky, the sum of four thousand one hundred and thirty dollars and forty cents, being the value of quartermaster’s stores taken from the said Woodson by the United States forces during the late war, and appropriated to their use.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1233: granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Mary M. Ord. Chapter 1233 25 Stat. 1223 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1233.—

An Act granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Mary M. Ord.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary M. Ord.

Pension increased.

Vol. 23. p. 590.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Mary M. Ord, widow of the late General E. O. C. Ord, and to pay her a pension at the rate of seventy-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension she is now receiving.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1234: granting a pension to Sarah C. Taylor. Chapter 1234 25 Stat. 1223 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1234.—

An Act granting a pension to Sarah C. Taylor.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House, of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah C. Taylor.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Sarah C. Taylor, a volunteer nurse in the Army during the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars a month, during life, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1235: for the allowance of certain claims reported by the accounting officers of the United States Treasury Department. Chapter 1235 25 Stat. 1223 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1235.—

An Act for the allowance of certain claims reported by the accounting officers of the United States Treasury Department.

October 19, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fourth of July claims.

Payment of claims allowed by accounting officers to persons in—

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and required to pay, in such manner as he shall direct and without the requisition of the Secretary of War, and without further audit, allowance, or restatement of the claims by the accounting officers, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the several persons in 1224 this act named, or to their legal representatives in case of their death since the allowance of their claims by the accounting officers, the several sums mentioned herein, the same being in full for. and the receipt of the same to be taken and accepted in each case as a full and final discharge of, the several claims examined and allowed by the

Vol. 13, p. 381.

proper accounting officers under the provisions of the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, since January seventh. eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, namely: TENNESSEE.

Tennessee.

To Mrs. E. Alexander. Franklin County, fifteen dollars. To M. W. Allison, administrator of Thomas H. Allison, deceased. Bedford County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To William S. Rawlston, executor of William M. Arnett, deceased, Hamilton County, three hundred and two dollars and fifty cents. To Franklin Adams, Hamilton County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Asa Ambrister, Roane County, one hundred dollars. To Mrs. Nancy Grinder, administratrix of John M. Anthony, deceased. Lewis County, two hundred and seventy-five dollars. To Mary P. Atkinson, Davidson County, twenty dollars. To Joshua H. Atchley, Sevier County, ninety-eight dollars and ten cents. To C. W. Allen, administrator of Sanford G. Allen, deceased, Williamson County—one hundred and twenty dollars. To A. R. Alley, Bedford County, two hundred and seventy-five dollars. To John R. Abernathy, administrator of W. P. Abernathy, deceased, Lincoln County, one hundred and seventy-three dollars. To William Fowler, executor of Lorenzo D. Alexander, deceased. Sevier County, two hundred and seventy-five dollars. To Alexander Amburn, Blount County, seventy dollars. To Edward Burke, Madison County, fifteen dollars. To J. L. Baker, administrator of John L. Baker, deceased, Humphreys County, two hundred and fifty-seven dollars. To Charles R. Holmes, administrator of James Bass, deceased Rutherford County, one thousand one hundred dollars. To James C. Luttrell, administrator of Joseph A. Brooks, deceased, Knox County, two hundred and fifty-three dollars and eighty-seven cents. To A. J. Richardson, administrator to J. S. Burgie, deceased, Humphreys County, one hundred and fifty-nine dollars. To Victoria A. Broyles, administratix of John S. Broyles, deceased, Hardin County, one hundred and eighty-five dollars and forty-three cents. To Charles R. Holmes, administrator of America C. Bedford, deceased, Rutherford County, seventy-two dollars. To J. R. Penland, administrator of Adam Bird, deceased. Sevier County, fifty-six dollars and forty cents. To Josiah Farmer, executor of W.W. Batts, deceased, Robertson County, twenty-eight dollars and sixty-two cents. To Morris L. Bond. Williamson County, four hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Thomas C. Lind, special administrator of J. M. Bragg, deceased, Warren County, fifty-seven dollars. To E. A. Hicks, administrator of William H. Bugg, deceased, Robertson County, three hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents. To W. N. Black, administrator of Thomas C. Black, deceased, Rutherford County, thirty-seven dollars and sixty cents. 1225 To N. F. Berry, administrator of Nat. P. Berry, deceased, Fayette

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County, three hundred and thirty dollars. To J. N. Partlow, administrator of James M. Brown, deceased, Wilson County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To John Wolf, administrator of Harrison H. Brown, deceased, McNairy County, two hundred dollars. To Anson Q. Bilbrey, administrator of Lewis Bilbrey, deceased, Overton County, one hundred dollars. To John P. Bolen, Rhea County, two hundred and thirty-eight dollars. To E. A. Stacey, administrator of Jeremiah Bush, deceased, Cannon County, sixty dollars. To David F. Baker, administrator of David F. Baker, deceased, Knox County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To W. A. Bowers, administrator of James C. Bowers, deceased, Jefferson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Franklin J. Booth, Campbell County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Sarah Louise Goodwin, nee Buford, one hundred and forty-three dollars and forty-seven cents; Frank G. Buford, one hundred and forty-three dollars and forty-six cents; Annie Gordon Dickerson, nee Buford, one hundred and forty-three dollars and forty-seven cents; and Edwin Buford, one hundred and forty-three dollars and forty-seven cents, loyal heirs of Thomas Buford, deceased. Giles County, five hundred and seventy-three dollars and eighty-seven cents. To L. D. Brown, Anderson County, three dollars and thirty cents. To David Banks, Franklin County, eighty dollars. To John R. Ballew, Wilson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To W. C. Morgan, administrator of John Collins, deceased, Lincoln County, one hundred dollars. To H. B. and J. W. Carney, administrators of E. B. Carney, deceased, Cheatham County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Thomas C. Farris (or Faris), administrator of Thomas Cunningham, deceased, Franklin County, eighty-one dollars. To Elisha Corley, Trousdale County, one hundred and forty-five dollars. To William Corley, Wilson County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To E. W. Armstrong and P. H. Skaggs, administrators of M. B. Carter, deceased, Knox County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Joshua Neely, administrator of Isaac F. Cantrell, deceased, Davidson County, four hundred and five dollars. To Nicholas P. Bond, Shelby County, four hundred and four dollars. To Isaac W. George, Blount County, one thousand two hundred and twenty-four dollars. To George P. Cantrell, administrator of Watson Cantrell, deceased, De Kalb County, three hundred and forty dollars. To Samuel Cox, Union County, eighty-four dollars. To F. M. Fitzgerald, administrator of John Chandler, deceased, Maury County, twenty dollars. To J. B. Clardy, administrator of John Clardy, deceased, Montgomery County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To John B. Crockett, Williamson County, four hundred and fifty dollars. To F. M. Fitzgerald, administrator of John Chandler, deceased, Maury County, thirty dollars. To Mrs. E. C. Chester, Washington County, six dollars and sixty-six cents. 1226 To Isaac N. Clark. Van Buren County, one hundred dollars.

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To Dr. J. L. Clark, administrator of Joseph Clark, deceased. Washington County, one hundred and ninety-five dollars. To H. C. Crouse, administrator of Henry Crouse, deceased. Rutherford County, two hundred and forty dollars. To T. D. Carpenter. Blount County, fifty-two dollars. To Nancy J. Cobb, widow of Samuel Cobb, deceased, Knox County, seventy-one dollars and twenty-five cents. To W. M. Cowden. Jefferson County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Thomas N. Walker, administrator of Bluford A. Crowder, deceased, Giles County, five hundred and twenty dollars. To N. Smithson, administrator of Frederick Clack, deceased. Giles County, two hundred and eighty dollars. To Jane R. Currie, administratrix of Jessie Currie, deceased. Madison County, six hundred and forty-two dollars and forty-seven cents. To M. P. Coker, administrator of John Coker, deceased, Knok County, eighty-two dollars. To Alsie A. Cawthon. widow of Harvey S. Cawthon. deceased. Cannon County, twenty-four dollars. To John S. Claybrooke. Williamson County, one thousand one hundred and seventy-six dollars and twenty-five cents. To Nancy W. Copeland (formerly Nancy W. Speck), Overton County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Nathaniel J. Cocke. Fayette County, three hundred and four dollars. To T. W. Cotton, administrator of W. W. Cotton, deceased. Scott County, twenty-seven dollars and eighty-seven cents. To W. H. Stone, administrator of John Coates, deceased. Madison County, seventy-five dollars. To William A. Crawford. Carroll County, three hundred and forty dollars. To Daniel Chilton (colored), Hamblen County, thirty dollars. To William Chilton. Jefferson County, one thousand and ninety-four dollars and sixty-four cents. To John R. Donaldson, junior, administrator of J. R. Donaldson, deceased. Franklin County, two hundred and forty-five dollars. To J. A. Duffel, executor of Joseph A. Duffel, deceased, Stewart County, two hundred and seventy dollars. To George W. Dame, Marion County, one hundred and seventy-five dollars and ten cents. To C. B. Denney, administrator to James P. Denney, deceased. Van Buren County, eighty-five dollars. To William Dyke. Rhea County, one hundred dollars. To J. E. Daniel, administrator of Thomas L. Daniel, deceased. Henry County, three hundred and fifty-five dollars. To Colby Dalton. Grainger County, one hundred and ten dollars and fifty-seven cents. To Henry Gregory, administrator to Alfred P. Davis, deceased. Davidson County, four hundred and forty-five dollars. To William F. Dowell. Smith County, one hundred and ten dollars. To W. E. Winstead, master in chancery and executor of administrator of M. F. De Graffenreid, deceased, Williamson County, seventy-seven dollars and fifty cents To Emeline Kagle. administratrix of Charles Dotson, deceased. Greene County, eighty-four dollars. To John F. Driver, administrator of M. D. Driver, deceased. Marshall County, five hundred and ninety dollars. To Riley Downs. Davidson County, nine dollars. To Anderson Davis (colored). Smith County, sixty dollars. 1227 To Jacob T. Doyle, Knox County, two hundred and seventy dollars.

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To F. J. Paine, special administrator of James Darwin, deceased, Rhea County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To William Galbraith, administrator of William Dick, deceased, Jefferson County, seventy-eight dollars. To E. G. Sexton, administrator of Elijah Dawson, deceased, Stewart County, three hundred and ninety-five dollars. To W. C. Day, executor of Isaac Day, deceased, Bradley County, seventy-five dollars. To P. E. Drane, Sumner County, ten dollars and twenty cents. To Philip D. Ewell, Fayette County, two thousand five hundred and seventy-nine dollars. To Henry Edes, Roane County, three hundred and eighty-three dollars and seventy-seven cents. To Jesse Eldridge, Overton County, two hundred and sixty-five dollars. To John B. Everett, administrator of Elizabeth Everett, deceased, Davidson County, six hundred and fifty-four dollars and eighty cents. To C. A. Ford, Cumberland County, three hundred dollars. To Mary Fessler (or Fassler), executrix of Jacob Fessler (or Fassler), deceased, Davidson County, one hundred and sixty dollars. To Lewis R. Fain, Bledsoe County, two hundred and thirty-five dollars. To S. N. Farrar, executor of Elisha Farrar, deceased, Davidson County, five hundred and forty-five dollars. To W. A. Shelby, administrator of Robert B. Fletcher, deceased, Montgomery County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To T. B. Lockhart, administrator of Benjamin Flynn, deceased, Bledsoe County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To John Wesley Fuqua, heir at law of Charles D. Fuqua, deceased, Davidson County, fifteen dollars. To Samuel Frazier, administrator of John T. Frazier, deceased, Davidson County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Miles Fullbright, special administrator of Jessee Fullbright. deceased, Robertson County, one hundred and forty-two dollars and fifty cents. To Martha Forsythe, administratrix of James Forsythe, deceased, McNairy County, three hundred and ten dollars. To A. A. Fox. Knox County, three hundred and forty dollars. To William W. Glover, Stewart County, three hundred and eighty dollars. To W, C. Morgan, administrator of Berry W. Gattis, deceased, Lincoln County, five hundred and eighty-five dollars. To T. W. L. George, executor of Parnick (or Parnick) George, deceased, Knox County, sixty-eight dollars and twenty cents. To John A. Glasgow, administrator of Cynthia A. C. Glasgow (nee Cynthia A. C. Page), deceased. Stewart County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To John B. Walker, administrator of Jonathan R. Graham, deceased. William County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Arch. Farmer, administrator of Adam Graves, deceased, Bount County, ninety dollars and seventy-five cents. To Thomas Grayham or (Graham), senior, Sequatchie County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Elijah Grissom and U. Y. Drake, administrator of Thomas Grissom, deceased. Van Buren County, two hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Isaac V. Gattis, administrator of William (or William Turner) Gattis, deceased, Lincoln County, three hundred and fifty dollars. 1228 To Mary D. Griffey, executrix of William Griffey, deceased, Montgomery

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County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To Simpson Gun. Coffee County, four dollars and fifty cents. To Robert B. Gibson, Lincoln County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Marshal J. Grubb, administrator of Jacob Grubb, deceased, Grainger County, two dollars and fifty cents. To James W. Gray, Williamson County, three hundred and forty dollars. To W. H. Galyon, Grainger County, thirty-five dollars. To A. J. Buram, administrator of George Gallaher, deceased, Roane County, seventy-seven dollars and fifty cents. To L. Gott, administrator of Russell Gott, deceased, Bledsoe County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To James A. Galbraith, administrator of David M. Galbraith, deceased. Knox County, one hundred dollars. To Mary E. Keys, administratix of Lycurgus Hodges, deceased, Jefferson County, fifty-two dollars and fifty cents. To W.H. Hutton, administrator of William W. Hutton, deceased, Cheatham County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Alfred B. Hicks, De Kalk County, two hundred and twenty-five dollars. To T. U. Harris, administrator of James M. Holmes, deceased, Humphreys County, two hundred and forty dollars. To James K. Handler, executor of William Hancher, deceased, Sullivan County, five hundred dollars. To 0. T. Jackson, administratrix of William H. Hunt, deceased, Madison County, six hundred and thirty-three dollars. To Richard Stamper, administrator of Archibald P. Hester, deceased. Montgomery County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To W. T. Hardison, and R. C. Hardison, executors of Humphrey Hardison, deceased, Marshall Countv, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To W. M. Wagstaff, administrator of James R. Horne, deceased. Giles County, two hundred and eighty-five dollars. To Richard Hobbs, Davidson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Mrs. S. S. Helton, widow of James A. Helton, deceased, Grainger County, fifty-two dollars. To Elijah Harbour, Hardin County, six hundred and sixty-five dollars and forty-seven cents. To Matthew Hill. Union County, sixty dollars. To William L. Hardin, Hickman County, one hundred and forty-five dollars. To James R. Harrison, administrator of E. Ruffin Harrison, deceased. Wilson County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To Enoch Hamilton, Lincoln County, three hundred and seventy dollars. To J. B. Hall, administrator of J. H. M. Hall, deceased, Davidson County, seventy-five dollars. Eleanor D. Hunter, executrix of Isaac Hunter, deceased, Davidson County, one hundred dollars. Sarah M. Hogan, widow of Abraham Hogan, deceased, Dickson County, nine dollars. To Jesse Hawkins, Lincoln County, two hundred dollars. To John O. Hunt, Williamson County, one hundred and ten dollars. To W. W. Harris, administrator of Oliver H. P. Harris, deceased, Overton County, one hundred dollars. To Samuel B. Henderson, Knox County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Dewlin Hill, Union County, fifteen dollars. 1229 Samuel Holladay, Franklin County, ten dollars and thirty-seven

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cents. To Michael Henderson, Anderson County, one hundred and forty dollars. To R. H. Haly (or Haley), Davidson County, twenty-seven dollars and twenty cents. To T. C. Hibbett. executor of Joseph F. Hibbett, deceased, Davidson County, two hundred and eighty-eight dollars. To Curren Holleman, administrator of Merit Holleman, deceased, Giles County, five hundred and eighty dollars. To A. L. Huddleston, administrator of Isaac N. Huddleston, deceased, Putnam County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Elizabeth Hibbit (or Hibbits), administratrix of Robert Hibbit (or Hibbits), deceased, Clay County, twenty-nine dollars and fifteen cents. To A. B. Hannum, loyal heir of Fisher A. Hannum, deceased, Montgomery County, one hundred and thirty dollars. John or (John W), Hinds, Roane County, sixty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents. To Wyatt Hawes. Henry County, fifteen dollars. To Mary D. and John E. Harris, devisees of John Harris, deceased, Grainger County, twenty-four dollars and sixty cents. To Jeremiah Hurst, Morgan County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Milton Hale, Greene County, one hundred and forty dollars. To John T. Hawes, Putnam County, one hundred dollars. To J. A. Hester, administrator of Henry J. Hester, deceased, Stewart County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Peter Headrick, Blount County, twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. To L. M. Renfro, surviving administrator of William A. Hedgecoth deceased, Cumberland County, thirty-two dollars and fifty cents. To F. C. Hansard, Knox Comity, thirty-four dollars and seventy-two cents. To Euphemia P. Howard, widow of Alfred B. Howard, deceased. Blount County, eight dollars and forty cents. To William Irwin. Union County, twenty-five dollars. To Henry B. Johnson. Putnam County, five hundred dollars. To Sarah E. Johnston, Macon County, one hundred and fifteen dollars. To J. G. Houston, administrator of Hiram Jennings, deceased, Decatur County, three hundred and thirty dollars. Indiana Jackson, administratrix of’ Nathan Jackson, deceased, Rutherford County, three hundred and thirty-four dollars. To W. H. H. Ragon. administrator of Jesse F. Jones, deceased, Roane County, eighty dollars. To W. F. and A. G. Jernigan, administrator of William T. Jernigan deceased, Robertson County, one hundred and thirteen dollars and fifty cents. To E. F. Hixson, administrator of John H. James, deceased, Davidson County, two hundred and ten dollars. To F. M. Jones, administrator of Michael Jones, deceased. Cannon County, one hundred dollars. To J. N. Johnson, Maury County, seventy dollars. To Mrs. Ann Johnson, Hawkins County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To James Jenkins, administrator of Oliver P. Jenkins, deceased, Sevier County, fifty-eight dollars. To S. H. Jarmon, executor of Robert F. Jarmon, deceased, Hardeman County, one hundred and forty-five dollars. 1230 To Jerry Johnson, administrator of James Johnson, deceased, Knox

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County, thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents. To Ruth J. Jackson, widow of William H. Jackson, deceased, Giles County, eighty dollars. To W. B. Jones, administrator of A. B. Jones, deceased, Henry County, one hundred and sixteen dollars and forty-two cents. To Joseph Kilgore. Marion County, thirty-nine dollars. To G. W. Kirby, administrator of Francis for Frank) Kirby, deceased. Knox County, one hundred and one dollars and eight cents. To Thomas and Hugh Kerr, administrators of G. W. Kerr, deceased. Rutherford County, ninety-one dollars and twenty cents. To David Keller, administrator of Christian Keller, deceased. Union County, twenty-five dollars. To W. L. Jones, administrator of B. B. Knight, deceased. Franklin County, two hundred dollars. To J. H. Kelley, administrator of Margaret Kelley, deceased, Sumner County, two hundred dollars. To G. M. Keenan, administrator of Parmela F. Keenan, deceased. Gibson County, seventeen dollars and fifty cents. To Andrew R. Kemmer, Cumberland County, three hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Emily J. King, widow of Hiram C. King, deceased, Claiborne County, thirty-one dollars. To XV. D. Watkin, administrator of James Knox, deceased, Lou-don County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Alexander Joseph, Davidson County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To W. N. Calton, administrator of Henry Killingsworth, deceased. Marshall County, twenty-eight dollars. To Edwin D. Killebrew, Stewart County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To William Lewellen. Knox County, eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents. To James Lay. Union County, fourteen dollars. To W. M. Brazier, administrator of S. T. Loving, deceased, Sumner County, forty-three dollars and sixty-five cents. To John Y. Keith, administrator of Lorenzo Lea, deceased, Madison County, three hundred and thirty-nine dollars. To Sampson Liggett, Maury County, two hundred and seventy dollars. To David B. Linkons, Hawkins County, one hundred and forty dollars. To A. Gray, administrator of Alexander Lasley, deceased, Greene Comity, seventy-nine dollars and fifty cents. To David L. Lancaster, Decatur County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Jonathan Lasater, Marion County, one hundred and forty-seven dollars. To Hasten Lovelady, Hamilton County, twenty-two dollars and ninety cents. To George Larew. Knox County, twenty dollars. To Lydia Lay, widow of Michael Lay, deceased, Campbell County, twenty dollars. To William C. Morgan, administrator of Flavius J. Lyle, deceased, Lincoln County, eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. To W. L. Dibrell, administrator of Waman Left wick, deceased, White County, twenty-two dollars. To Alexander Leek. Knox County, six dollars. To Pink Maples, administrator of Job Loveday, deceased. Sevier County, fifty dollars. To Ophelia M. Spofford, administratrix of Thomas Martin, deceased, Giles County, one hundred and fifty-two dollars. 1231 To Elizabeth Miller, Franklin County, twenty dollars.

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To Mary J. McMurray, Williamson County, two hundred and ninety-five dollars. To John W. Menees, administrator of James T. Menees, deceased, Davidson County, one hundred and six dollars and fifty cents. To J. B. McLaughlin, administrator of William H. McLaughlin, deceased, Lincoln County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. _ To Jane McMillan, widow of Thomas McMillan, deceased, Knox County, sixty-one dollars and eighty cents. To Eliza T. McCallum, widow of Isaac B. McCallum, deceased, Maury County, fifty-two dollars and fifty cents. To P. H. Clark, administrator of Peyton Mitchell, deceased, Blount County, thirty-six dollars. To A. H. Marlin, junior, administrator of A. H. Marlin, senior, deceased. Marshall County, two hundred and thirty-five dollars. To John W. Masterson, Roane County, twenty-three dollars and four cents. ToT. M. McCord, W. H. McCord, and James P. Ogilvie, executors of Allen N. McCord, deceased, Marshall County, four hundred and eighty dollars. To Robert Miller, Jefferson County, eight dollars and fifty-seven cents. To A. A. Meek. Knox County, fifteen dollars. To Van Winder McGavock, three hundred and fifty-four dollars and sixty-seven cents; to Mrs. Ellen McGavock Ewing, three hundred and fifty-four dollars and sixty-seven cents; to William C. McGavock. two hundred and two dollars and sixty-six cents, heirs of James R. McGavock, deceased, Williamson County, nine hundred and twelve dollars. To Nancy B. Mahon, widow and executrix of Thomas E. Mahon, deceased, Maury County, sixty dollars. To R. R. McGregor, administrator of Mary E. O. McGregor, deceased. Tipton County, two hundred and five dollars. To Thomas J. McBroom, Jefferson County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Catherine Moody, administratrix of Mortimer B. Moody, deceased, Fayette County, eight hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty cents. To John R. McMillan, Knox County, twenty dollars and fifty cents. To John W. Martin, Davidson County, six hundred and twenty-two dollars and twenty cents. To W. C. Morgan, Lincoln County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Thomas N. Brown, administrator of John W. Malcom, deceased. Blount County, one hundred and seventy-six dollars. To Margaret E. McGavock and L. M. Hayes, administrators of Cynthia M. McGavock, deceased. Williamson County, three hundred dollars. To H. C. Murray, administrator of John Murray, deceased, Campbell County, eleven dollars. To Jacob Miller. Knox County, twelve dollars and sixty cents. To N. F. Holder, administrator of John Mason, deceased, Franklin County, one thousand and thirty-nine dollars. To Mrs. Mary W. McKay, formerly Mary W. Barnhill. Hardin County, three hundred dollars. To Sarah J. McMahon, administratrix of Alexander C. McMahon, deceased, Davidson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To C. C. Rolls, administrator of Rebecca Mather, deceased, Stewart County, two hundred and sixty dollars. To W. S. V. Schmitton. administrator of Thomas Martin, deceased, Dickson County two hundred and fifty dollars. 1232 To Joseph S. McMay, Claiborne County, fifty-eight dollars.

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To Green P. Mynatt, Union County, one hundred and thirty-six dollars and fifty cents. To H. P. Hobson, administrator of Joseph R. Moseby, deceased, Fayette County, two hundred and sixty dollars. To J. C. Lanham, administrator of William P. Mustard, deceased, Claiborne County, one hundred and forty dollars. To W. A. Godfrey, administrator of John Maloney, deceased, Greene County, one hundred dollars. To David Neal (or Neil), Meigs County, thirteen dollars. To William C. Napier, Lewis County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Major H. Neeley, Rutherford County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To George W. Malone, administrator of Dennis Nolen, deceased, Sullivan County, seventy-five dollars. To Oriena Nanny, widow of J. T. Nanny, deceased. Rhea County, thirty-six dollars. To William Nelms, Hardeman County, seventy dollars. To Malcolm Owen, Marion County, twenty-four dollars. To S. D. Midgett, administrator of M. T. Owen, deceased, Wilson County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To S. A. Odil, administrator of E. C. Odil. deceased. Maury County, three hundred and seventy-five dollars. To Nathaniel Owen, Rutherford County, one hundred dollars. To James M. and Thomas J. Oliver, executors of James L. Oliver, deceased, Carroll County, nineteen dollars and fifty cents. To Joshua W. Pickett, De Kalb County, two hundred and sixty-five dollars. To B. J. Kimbrough, administrator of James T. Person, deceased, Shelby County, six hundred and ninety-four dollars. To H. A. Pettigrew, McNairy County, ninety-six dollars. To A. G. Donoho. administrator of Thomas M. Patterson, deceased, Davidson County, three hundred and thirty dollars. To Harriet Perdue, Sumner County, fifty dollars. To H. G. Patton, administrator of Hiram Patton, deceased, Wilson County, six hundred dollars. To David Pinkzton, Williamson County, seventeen dollars and forty-five cents. To Emily W. Pierce, administratrix of John V. Pierce, deceased, Sevier County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To John Pierce. Hamilton County, fifteen dollars. To William A. Poston, Jackson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To J. C. B. Patton, Washington County, one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents. To Julia C. Perkins, administratrix of A. W. Putnam, deceased, Davidson County, eight hundred and one dollars and sixty cents. To J. A. J. Perry, in his own right and as sole heir at law of J. A. Perry, deceased. liardin County, fifty dollars. To John Frazier, administrator of Elizabeth Parmer, deceased, Jefferson County, ten dollars and twenty-four cents. To John Petree (or Petre), Campbell County, twenty dollars. To Edward S. Porter, executor of Calvert Porter, deceased, Smith County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To Malinda E. Davis, sole heir at law of Joel Perdew, deceased, Carter County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To H. A. Powers. Putnam County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Elijah W. Pedigo. Blount County, one hundred dollars. To A. A. Qualls, administrator of Sarah Qualls, deceased, Overton County, twenty dollars. To James C. Queener. McMinn County, one hundred dollars. 1233 To J. C. Ragland, administrator of E. A. Ragland, deceased, Wilson

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County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To John Redmond, executor of Gideon Redmond (or Gideon G), deceased, Davidson County, fifty-four dollars. To John Ray. McNairy County, ninety dollars. To Joseph S. Regen, administrator of William A. Regen, deceased, Williamson County, one hundred and ten dollars. To W. M. Roberts, Marion County, seventy-two dollars. To Mariah Reneau, Jefferson County, forty dollars. To Eliza J. Rawlings. Hamilton County, two hundred ninety-three dollars and seventy-three cents. To Andrew J. Roberts, Decatur County, one hundred and fifteen dollars. To Joshua Walker, administrator of William Rorie, deceased, Stewart County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Nat. Huddleston, administrator of Josiah Riggs, deceased, Fayette County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To A. B. Rhea, administrator of Nancy Rhea, deceased, Lincoln County, four hundred and sixty-five dollars. To Boon C. Rice. Polk County, ninety-five dollars. To Charles W. Rich, Fayette County, five hundred and fifteen dollars. To John Houk, administrator of Elizabeth Repass, deceased. Hawkins County, four hundred and twenty-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. To E. P. Kelley, administrator of Raphael Shelton, deceased, Marion County, thirty-one dollars. To Michael Campbell, executor of Mrs. R. B. C. Spence, deceased, Davidson County, one thousand three hundred and ninety-six dollars. To C. M. Spann, executor of William Span (or Spann), deceased, Williamson County, four hundred and four dollars. To F. P. Lovell, administrator of Thomas Scott, deceased, Cheat-ham County, one hundred and forty dollars. To the legal representatives of the estate of W. H. Stringer, deceased, Hamilton County, two thousand one hundred and fifty-eight dollars. To Thomas Stephens, Knox County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. ‘ To John J. Stacey. Cannon County, one hundred dollars. To Robert Snead. Sevier County one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Mrs. E. L. Saunders, administratrix of Thomas T. Saunders, deceased, Davidson County, one hundred and thirty-six dollars. To James M. Anderson, executor of Lawrence Sypert, deceased, Wilson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To D. M. Simpson, Humphreys County, one hundred and forty-five dollars. To C. J. Sowell, Maury County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To William C. Smith, Greene County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Mrs. Cynthia Smith, Lincoln County, one hundred and forty-five dollars. To John D. Steele. Knox County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Joshua Shaw, Bedford County, one hundred dollars. To G. P. Harrison, administrator of James H. Sawyers, deceased, Knox County, two hundred and sixty-seven dollars. To M. K. Smith. Clay County, seventy-five dollars. To John T. Stansbury. Roane County,’ one hundred dollars. To William H. Saveley, Sumner County, forty-five dollars. To Monroe Shofner. administrator of Rebecca Shofner, deceased, Bedford County, one hundred dollars. 1234 To Daniel L. Spain, Obion County, one hundred and twenty-five

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dollars. To Ella H. Simpson, administratrix of Adaline Simpson, deceased, Washington County, fifty dollars. To Orson Shipley. Hamilton County, two hundred and forty-five dollars and twenty-five cents. To Richard Simpson, White County, two hundred and sixty dollars. To William Simonton, Lawrence County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To W. H. Samuel, administrator of Robert J. Samuel, deceased, Robertson County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Joseph C. Stark. Robertson County, two hundred dollars. To J. N. Swan. Maury County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Mark Stephens. Bledsoe County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To R. H. Brown, administrator of John F. Swafford, deceased, Bledsoe County, two hundred and eight dollars. To C. C. Sharp, surviving executor of Alfred Sharp, deceased, Union County, two hundred and thirty-three dollars and ninety-three cents. To G. W. Sharp, Union County, fourteen dollars and fifty cents. To Phebe (or Phoebe) Ann Stone, widow of John Stone, deceased, Claiborne County, eighty-four dollars. To John C. Stephenson, administrator of George W. Sawyers, deceased. Lincoln County, five hundred and thirty-five dollars. To J. W. Shanks, Wilson County, one hundred and seventy-four dollars and forty-two cents. To Mrs. Frances H. Sarrett, widow of J. D. Sarrett, deceased, Knox Comity, seventeen dollars and twenty-six cents. To Polly A. and Sarah E. Scott, sole heirs of William Scott, deceased. Roane County, forty-five dollars. To John J. West, administrator of Nicholas L. Thomas, deceased, Montgomery County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To William Thompson. Hamilton County, one hundred and ninety-five dollars. To J. B. Tygart, administrator of Nathan N. Tygart, deceased, Marion County, one hundred and eighty-four dollars and eighty cents. To M. E. Trimble, administratrix of A. D. Trimble, deceased, Moore Comity, three hundred and ninety-eight dollars. To David E. Palmer, administrator of Robert Tucker, deceased, Fayette County, six hundred and twenty dollars. ToC. P. Taylor, administrator of Isaac N. Taylor, deceased, Bledsoe County, one hundred and fourteen dollars. To J. C. Tipps, administrator of Michael Tipps, deceased, Franklin County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To L. D. Stroud, administrator of James B. Thomas, deceased, Wilson County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To James T. Trimble. Robertson County, fifty dollars. To James A. and John C. Trent, executors of William D. Trent, deceased, Hancock Comity, twenty-two dollars and eighty cents. To Thomas Thompson, eighteen dollars; John Thompson, eighteen dollars; Peggy Whitehead, (nee Thompson), eighteen dollars; Susan Heaton, (nee Thompson), eighteen dollars; heirs at law of William Thompson, deceased. Blount Comity, seventy-two dollars. To V. W. Gillespie, administrator of Sarah Turner, deceased (formerly Sarah Boyd,) Marshall County, two hundred and eighty dollars. To William E. Underwood, administrator of Zilphia Underwood, deceased. Davidson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To William Uhls, administrator of Richard Uhls, deceased, Macon County, one hundred and fifty dollars. 1235 To S. H. Cawood, administrator of Isaac Vanbebber, deceased,

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Claiborne County, thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents. To Keziah Vick, administratrix of Robartus Vick, deceased, Putnam County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To George W. Verbal, Overton County, one hundred and forty-five dollars. To C. P. Winkler, administrator de bonis none of John. Bond, deceased, Shelby County, one thousand five hundred and thirty-five dollars. To R. H. Wood, executor of James Wood, deceased, Hardeman County, one thousand five hundred and forty-five dollars. To A. D. Woodson, executor of William Woodson, deceased, Claiborne County, one thousand six hundred dollars. To W. J. Webb, administrator of John Webb, deceased, Cannon County, three hundred and seventy-five dollars. To W. C. Morgan, administrator of Aman A. Williams, deceased, Lincoln County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Stephen Williford, Shelby County, one hundred and ninety-four dollars and seventy-one cents. To Charlotte T. Watson, Davidson County, one hundred dollars. To A. B. Wilson, administrator of James C. Wilson, deceased, Greene County, six dollars. To Joseph C. Waller, Giles County, four hundred and five dollars., To John C. Winton, administrator of John W. Winton, deceased, Loudon County, four hundred and fifty dollars. To Vance Waller, administrator of William Waller, deceased, White County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To James Worthington, administrator of Mary Worthington, deceased. Bledsoe County, thirty-nine dollars and fifty cents. To Christopher K. Wyly, Benton County, one hundred and sixty dollars. To William L. Wheatley, Montgomery County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To James Wright, Knox County, eighty-five dollars. To Elizabeth Woolard. Jefferson County, one hundred and forty dollars. To B. D. Yell, Coffee County, eighty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents. To William H. Hayes, administrator of Henry J. Yeargin, deceased, De Kalb County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Joseph D. Young, Wilson County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Eugene Pillow, administrator of James C. Young, deceased, Maury County, one thousand and eighty dollars. To Mrs. A. L. Smith, administratrix of Tempy M. Young, deceased, Fayette County, three hundred and ninety dollars. KENTUCKY.

Kentucky.

To Thompson Ramsey, administrator of J. S. Adams, deceased, Madison County, one hundred and forty-one dollars and seventy-five cents. To Thomas R. Ashford. Barren County, fifty-five dollars. To Christopher C. Amick, Warren County, one hundred and ten dollars. To William S. Ayers, Grant County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To James Sechrest, administrator of Reuben Bennett, deceased, Grant County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To W. J. Branson. Laurel County, two dollars and sixty-six cents. To Joel Blackwell, administrator of John R. Blackwell, deceased, Webster County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. 1236 To John T. Craycroft, administrator of David Bullock, deceased.

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Nelson County, one hundred and twenty-one dollars and twenty eight cents. To Rebecca Brown, widow of William Brown, deceased. Boyle County, one hundred dollars. To Y. W. Brooks, administrator of James H. Brooks, deceased. Webster County, one hundred and forty dollars. To W. H. Brantley, administrator of Angeline Brantley, deceased, Crittenden County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Eli Briant, administrator of Edward Briant (or Bryant), deceased. Simpson County, seven dollars. To Phil. B. Thompson, administrator of Coleman Bridewell, deceased. Bullitt County, one hundred dollars. To Mrs. Lydia Edwards, formerly Lydia Berry, widow of Thomas J. Berry, deceased. Knox County, twenty-two dollars and seventy-five cents. To James N. and Thomas M. Bowles, heirs of William 8. Bowles, deceased, Washington County, five dollars and fourteen cents. To A. W. Chesnut, Livingston County, two hundred and forty-five dollars. To Americus Craigmyle, Harrison County, three hundred dollars. To W. H. Blanton, administrator of James Corbin, deceased, Boone County, two hundred and twenty dollars. To Richard Cates, Webster County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To William H. Collins, Grant County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Russel G. Cole, Taylor County, two hundred and fifty-one dollars. To Mildred A. and Joseph R. Davis, administrators of John Davis, senior, deceased. Hopkins County, one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fourteen cents. To Tabitha Dickey, executrix of Albert Duke, deceased, Barren County, one thousand and ninety-six dollars and sixteen cents. To D. H. Dean. Grayson County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Bona Hill, administrator of Samuel M. Elam, deceased, Henderson County, four hundred and forty dollars. To W. P. Estes, Owen County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To John W. Lewis, administrator of William T. Field, deceased, Ohio County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To M. C. Swinford, administrator of George Ford, deceased. Harrison County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Samuel R. Faris, Taylor County, eighteen dollars and ninety cents. To T. K. Givens. Webster County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Catharine L. Graves, widow of W. H. Graves, deceased, Laurel County, three dollars and seventy-five cents. To J. D. Hoglan, administrator of Jessee Griffin, deceased, Bullitt County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To John W. Pendleton, administrator of Jane R. Griffith, deceased, Adair County, twenty-eight dollars. To David H. Hall, Jefferson County, seven hundred and forty-one dollars and twenty cents. To Thomas E. Wilson, administrator of B. M. Hall, deceased, Shelby County, four hundred and forty dollars. To W. D. Hutchinson. Fulton County, seventy dollars. To Newton Bright, executor of W. S. Helm, deceased. Shelby County, four hundred and fifty dollars. To Smith M. Hobbs, Bullitt County, sixty dollars. To George W. Hinton, administrator of Volney Hall, deceased. Harrison County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Jamerson (or Jameson) Humphrey, Harrison County, one hundred and fifty dollars. 1237 To Branch M. Hill, executor of Barnett Hill, deceased, McCracken County,

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two hundred and fifty dollars. To George M. Hampton, Morgan County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Abner Jenkins, Union County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To J. Lee Ferguson, administrator of Greenville Justice, deceased, Pike County, one hundred dollars. To Hugh Logan, Lincoln County, thirty-one dollars and ninety-eight cents. To Caleb Ledford, administrator of William Ledford, deceased, Owsley County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Lemuel W. Lee. Hickman County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Virgil A. Lewis, surviving executor of B. 0. Lewis, deceased, Shelby County, one hundred dollars. To Mrs. Jane E. Miller, administratrix of John C. Miller, deceased, Bourbon County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To F. G. Mitchell, Allen County, twenty-three dollars and fifty cents. To W. N. Bryan, executor of T. K. Marshall, deceased, Nelson County, two dollars and twenty cents. To William C. Myers, Casey County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To L. and J. McKee, Shelby County, two hundred dollars. To Marshal W. Neal, administrator of William Neal, deceased, Barren County, two hundred dollars. To Marcus A. Phelps. Madison County, eighty dollars. To Silas P. Rainey, administrator of John Rainey, deceased, Mercer County, two hundred and ten dollars. To Jefferson Robards, executor of Jefferson Robards, deceased, Mercer County, seventy-three dollars and fifty cents. To David L. Renneckar (or Renicker), Harrison County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To J. C. Roberts, administrator of W. A. Roberts, deceased, McLean County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Addison T. Rees, administrator of Minerva Rees, deceased. Harrison County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Rebecca Rankin, widow of Paschal Rankin, deceased, Henry County, twenty-two dollars and eighty-seven cents. To Eliza F. Rankin, executrix of T. R. Rankin, deceased, Harrison County, seventy-seven dollars and fifty cents. To James W. Stallings, Bullitt County, one hundred and ten dollars. To Silas B. Summers. Jefferson County, one hundred and forty-two dollars and fifty cents. To Joseph Steel, Whitley County, twelve dollars and seventy cents. To Harrison S. Shannon, Warren County, one hundred and fifty dollars. ‘ To William S. Sledd, Calloway County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Robert Sheriff. Grant County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Joseph Tomlinson, Garrard County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To H. R. Thomason, administrator of Mary Thomason, deceased, Shelby County, one hundred and forty dollars. To J. D. and J. M. Tandy, administrators of N. M. Tandy, deceased. Todd County, one hundred dollars. To Thomas J. Jolly, administrator of Thomas J. Triplett, deceased. Breckenridge County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To S. E. and C. J. Thompson, executors of W. Y. Thompson, deceased. Shelby County, one hundred and eighty dollars. To Lucy C. Underwood, executrix of Warren L. Underwood, deceased, Warren County, one hundred and ten dollars. 1238 WEST VIRGINIA.

West Virginia.

To John and Marcellus Blue, administrators of Garrett I. Blue, deceased, Hampshire County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To William H. Bean, executor of Peter Bean, deceased, Hardy County, one hundred dollars. To James Knight, administrator of Andrew Beard, deceased, Greenbrier County, one hundred and ninety-seven dollars and fifty cents. To David Billmyer and Elias Baber, administrators of Solomon Billmyer, deceased, Jefferson County, forty-five dollars. To Stephen 0. Clark. Morgan County, one hundred and five dollars. To Joseph H. Copenhager (or Copenhaver). Berkeley County, nineteen dollars and twelve cents. To Enoch G. Cunningham, administrator of Jesse Cunningham, deceased, Lewis County, ninety dollars. To James Eagan, Jefferson County, sixty-four dollars. To Mary A. Fleming, widow of John F. Fleming, deceased, Calhoun County, sixty dollars. To Jeremiah Hiett, Hampshire County, sixty-four dollars. To John T. Thompson, administrator of James G. Hurst, deceased, Jefferson County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To John T. Hatfield. Cabell County, forty-three dollars. To A. J. Dotson, administrator of William Saint Clair Johnston, deceased, Greenbrier County, two hundred and fifty dollars. To Sarah L. Johnson, administratrix of Susan Jane Johnson, deceased. Jefferson County, twelve dollars. To Jackson Flick, administrator of William Janney, deceased, Hampshire County, five hundred and thirty-two dollars. To Hugh Kincaid, executor of Samuel Kincaid, deceased, Green-brier County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Samuel Kenney, Berkeley County, seven dollars and fifty cents. To Samuel Licklider, Jefferson County, eighteen dollars. To Samuel H. Light, Berkeley County, two hundred fifty dollars. To James Wright (colored), administrator of Levi Lowery (colored), deceased. Hardy County, two hundred dollars. To Thomas Marshall, executor of James Marshall, deceased, Manongalia County, ninety-five dollars. To Harriet E. Mitchell, widow of Archelaus P. Mitchell, deceased, McDowell County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To William and Allen S. Livesay. executors of Henry Nicholas, deceased. Greenbrier County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Sally Propst. Pendleton County, one hundred and ten dollars. To Henry Roberts, Lincoln County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Jacob Strine, Berkeley County, seventy-five dollars. To Charles B. Throckmorton. Hardy County, ninety dollars. To Floyd Wamsley, administrator of Sarah Wamsley, deceased, Randolph County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Chester C. Gaver. administrator of Philip Wiltshire, deceased. Jefferson County, three hundred and sixty dollars. MISSOURI.

Missouri.

To Madison H. Belshe. Miller County, six dollars. To George (or George W.) Bowen, Camden County, eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents To L. J. Blankenship. Barry County, one hundred dollars. To Jeremiah Bunnell, Randolph County, one hundred and fifty dollars. 1239 To Thomas C. Brown. James P. Brown, and John C. Brown, loyal

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heirs of James Brown, deceased. Carter County, seventy-two dollars. To Joseph Thomas Coates and N. B. Coates, executors of Thomas P. Coates, deceased, Randolph County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To S. G. Colburn, administrator of Samuel S. Colburn, deceased, Cooper County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Peter B. Casey. Reynolds County, forty-four dollars. To George N. Cooke, Iron County, ten dollars. To J. H. Kyle, administrator of Alexander E. Cannon, deceased, Cass County, two hundred dollars. To Moses P. Collins, Iron County, thirty-three dollars and thirty cents. To William H. Dulaney, Monroe County, thirty-five dollars. To Richard M. Dobbs, Douglas County, sixty-eight dollars. To Marcus D. L. Dunn, Calloway County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Andrew D. Delzell, Webster County, one hundred dollars. To J. H. Kyle, administrator of James Glass, deceased, Cass County, two hundred dollars. To Elkanah Grace, administrator of James Grace, deceased, Vernon County, forty-eight dollars and twenty-one cents. To Thomas W. Griffin, twelve dollars; Jesse Griffin, twelve dollars; Nancy Dean, (nee Griffin) twelve dollars; Catharine Bailey (nee Griffin), twelve dollars; Marian N. Griffin, twelve dollars, heirs at law of Henry Griffin, deceased, Adair County, sixty dollars. To John T. Dee, and Andrew J. McFarland, administrators of John M. Gholson, deceased, Madison County, seven dollars and seventy-eight cents. To W. A. Metcalf, administrator of William Hudspeth, deceased, Crawford County, one hundred dollars. To William B. Hill, Benton County, one hundred dollars. To A. W. Holloman, Iron County, two hundred and forty-seven dollars. To Sterling Hayes, Cass County, four hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents. To William H. Holliday, Monroe County, eighty-four dollars. To John F. Pilant, administrator of A. L. Hagler, deceased, Barry County, one hundred dollars. To Richard R. Hicks, administrator of James Hicks, deceased, Douglas County, ten dollars. To Thomas M. Winn, administrator of James Hornback, deceased, Ralls County, two hundred and eighty-five dollars. To Russel Johnson, Barry County, two hundred and sixty dollars. To Campbell Jordan, Hickory County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Finis E. Johnston, Cooper County, one hundred and forty dollars. To John Kirk. Greene County, three hundred dollars. To Alfred W. Long, Barry County, forty-eight dollars. To R. P. Liles, administrator of Henry Liles, deceased, Newton County, three hundred and forty-eight, dollars. To John J. Lenox, Dent County, one hundred and fifteen dollars. To William F. Lane, administrator of Samuel H. Lane, deceased, McDonald County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Joseph H. Mace, sixteen dollars and eleven cents; Martha E. Kepler, sixteen dollars and twelve cents, and George A. Mace (administrator of William Mace, deceased,) sixteen dollars and twelve cents, heirs at law of Elizabeth Mace, deceased, Phelps County, forty eight dollars and thirty-five cents. To Perry Poe, administrator of John Mayberry (or Maybury), deceased, Stoddard County, forty-three dollars and fifty cents. 1240 To Henry L. Mitchell, Benton County, one hundred and ten dollars.

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To John Mitchell, Barry County, three hundred dollars. To Mary A. Mizer, Laclede County, forty dollars. To John Moore. Laclede County, ninety-five dollars. To Thomas H. Marr. Thomas Shackelford, and the estate of John Harrison, deceased, Howard County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Elizabeth Nelson, widow and administratrix of Henry Nelson, deceased. Dent County, forty dollars. To James B. Old, administrator of Thomas E. Old, deceased, Oregon County, one hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty cents. To James H. Parham, Howell County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Thomas J. Powell, Montgomery County, ninety-six dollars and seventy-five cents. To James N. Payne, Knox County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Mathias Ray. Pettis County, sixty dollars. To Napoleon B. Smith and William H. Smith, sole heirs at law of J. H. Smith deceased, Jackson County, thirty dollars. To James M. St. John, Jasper County, three hundred and forty dollars. To John Smith, Laclede County, forty-five dollars. To Benjamin Smith, Pettis County, three hundred and one dollars and twenty-five cents. To John J. Spohr, administrator of Philip Spohr, deceased, Cass County, fifty-four dollars and fifty cents. To Eliza A. Saunders, widow of J. F. Saunders, deceased. Laclede County, forty dollars. To Oney E. Scantling, (nee Sparks), eight dollars and sixty-seven cents; Thomas J. Sparks, eight dollars and sixty-seven cents; John B. Sparks, eight dollars and sixty-seven cents: Mary S. Paxton (nee Sparks), eight dollars and sixty-seven cents; William J. Sparks, eight dollars and sixty-seven cents; Joseph P. Sparks, eight dollars and sixty-seven cents; Elizabeth J. McDermott (nee Sparks), eight dollars and sixty-six cents: Sarah F. Hottel (nee Sparks), eight dollars and sixty-six cents; George W. Sparks, eight dollars and sixty-six cents, heirs at law of Josiah A. Sparks, deceased, Lawrence County, seventy-eight dollars. To Edward P. Settle, administrator of Emily Stephens, deceased, Wayne County, one hundred and seven dollars and fourteen cents. To William Smith, Polk County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Sisera Threlkeld. administrator of Nancy B. Threlkeld, deceased, Calloway County, ninety-two dollars and fifty-two cents. To Simeon Traw, Camden County, two hundred dollars. To Mrs. Teressa Tannahill. widow of Magruder Tannahill, deceased, Greene County, fifty-five dollars and thirty-five cents. To John E. Tellman, Cole County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Edgar Thomason. Clay County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Lillard M. Vernon, Laclede County, three hundred dollars. To Henry Westerhouse, Lafayette County, thirty dollars. To Lysander West. Cass County, forty dollars. To Henry Wade. Newton County, ninety-six dollars. To Martha Watkins, Laban S. Watkins, and Joseph McConnell, surviving executors of James M. Watkins, deceased, Clay County, two hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Jacob N. Winkle (or Wrinkle), Texas County, nine dollars. To Mrs. Charlotte Elledge (NE Woodworth) and T. P. Woodworth, sole heirs at law of Seth P. Woodworth, deceased, Howell County, twenty-five dollars. To Susan Wisdom, widow of Michael Wisdom, deceased, Barry County, nine dollars. 1241 INDIANA.

Indiana.

To Robert H. Richardson, administrator of David Adams, deceased, Dearborn County, eighty dollars. To George J. M. Applegate, Scott County, forty dollars. To Adam W. Cauble, administrator of Richard W. Barrett, deceased, Washington County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Elisha Braxton, administrator of William Braxton, deceased, Orange County, thirty-eight dollars and thirty cents. To William H. Bonfere (or Bonfoere). Ripley County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Walter H. Crew, Ripley County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Walter Connolly, Dearborn County, fifty dollars. To Jonathan W. Cobbs. Jennings County, one hundred dollars. To Rachel Eddelman, widow of Samuel Eddelman, deceased, Jennings County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Payable to heirs of A. C. Gurthrie, deceased, (administrator having been removed), Jefferson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To William B. Hancock. Floyd County, sixty-five dollars. To John H. Kopke, Ripley County, one hundred and thirty dollars To Joseph L. Lewis, Ripley County, ten dollars. To Benjamin Morris, Washington County, one hundred and fifteen dollars. ‘ To Henry (or Henry D. W.) Merrill, Ohio County, seventy-five dollars. To Zachariah Neely. Jennings County, one hundred dollars. To Samuel H. Patterson, Clark County, four hundred and eighty dollars. To Mary A. Hinchman, administratrix of Henry H. Reeves, deceased, Jennings County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To George M. Seifres, administrator of Joseph M. Seifres, deceased, Washington County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To William H. Trout, Scott County, eight dollars. To Samuel J. Wright, administrator of John Timberlake, deceased, Harrison County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Smith Vawter, Jennings County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Archibald S. Welton, Jennings County, five dollars. OHIO.

Ohio.

To George Bayner, Scioto County, sixty-one dollars and fifty cents. To Lawrence W. Sparger, administrator of Clinton Brown, deceased, Highland County, one hundred dollars. To Joseph Blackmor (or Blackmore), Meigs County, fifteen dollars. To Jacob F. Brodt, Athens County, seven dollars. To Eli Barr, Morgan County, seventy-six dollars. To Charles Bechmann (or Bichmann), Meigs County, thirty-nine dollars. To Joseph E. Bell, Brown County, two hundred and thirty dollars. To Charles C. Couden, administrator of Joseph G. Couden, deceased. Hamilton County, two hundred dollars. To Charles Cone, Butler County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To Isabella R. Croxton, Columbiana County, four dollars and eighty cents. To John H. Carlisle, administrator of George B. Carlisle, deceased, Guernsey County, ninety dollars. To C. A Peters, administrator of William Collison, deceased, Pike County, eighty dollars. 1242 To Charles Walter, administrator of James Colwell, deceased.

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Gallia County, forty dollars. To James E. McBride, administrator of James Daugherty, deceased, Guernsey County, sixty dollars. To Lorana Dustin and Frank White, administrators of Jesse S. Dustin, deceased, Clermont County, twelve dollars. To James C. Davis, Brown County, fifty dollars. To John Miller, administrator of Irwin (or Erwin) Flether, deceased. Vinton County, seventy-five dollars. To Ebenezer Finley, Guernsey County, one hundred dollars. To John K. Getty, Butler County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Robert J. Gwaltney (or Gwatney), Hamilton County, one hundred dollars. To Francis (or Francis B.) Gall, Clermont County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To John Heintz. Hamilton County, seventy-five dollars. To Henry Havlin, Hamilton County, four hundred and five dollars. To John C. Hunt, executor of James C. Hunt, deceased, Hamilton County, sixty dollars. To S. M. Pollock, administrator of Robert Hammond, deceased, Jackson County, thirty-five dollars. To Archibald Johnston, Hamilton County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To Joseph Jackman. Jefferson County, twenty dollars. To N. C. Patton, administrator of Alexander Kirkpatrick, deceased, Adams County, one hundred dollars. To John M. Lyle, administrator of William Lyle, deceased, Adams County, seventy dollars. To James W. Lowe, Adams County, one hundred dollars. To Joseph A. Lee, Highland County, one hundred dollars. To Hamer Louderback (or Lowder back), Brown County, sixty dollars. To Robert B. Mondy. Butler County, eighty dollars. To Linard Moore, Harrison County, sixteen dollars and thirty-five cents. To Francis W. McCoy, Harrison County, five dollars and sixty cents To Elias Mills. Harrison County, five dollars and twenty-five cents. To Edward J. Tichenor, executor of Julia Ann McHenry, deceased, Hamilton County, one hundred dollars. To Catherine Matthews (or Mathews), Pike County, one hundred dollars. To George Price, Meigs County, seven dollars and fifty cents. To Robert J. Bell, administrator of Howell Powell, deceased, Butler County, seventy-five dollars. To David Passmore, Hamilton County, eighty-five dollars. To Alvin Rife, Gallia County, nine dollars and seventy-five cents. To Gideon Roush, Gallia County, seven dollars and fifty cents. To James N. Shirkey, Meigs County, one hundred and forty-three dollars. To Martin N. Skillman, Hamilton County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To William Mcllyar, administrator of Benjamin F. Sipe, deceased, Guernsey County, two hundred dollars. To William V. Safer. Mary Morgan. M. V. B. Safer. Jared Safer, Hannah E. Pattenger, Milton Sater, Jasper Safer, and J. Elbert Safer, heirs at law of John J. Sater, deceased, Hamilton County, one hundred and forty dollars. To John Smith, Hamilton County, twenty-five dollars. To Margaret Smith, Highland County, one hundred dollars. 1243 To James Sharp, Columbiana County, eighteen dollars and fifty

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cents. To Joseph Savage, administrator of Thomas J. Savage, deceased, Meigs County, forty dollars. To Pliny Shaw, Butler County, one hundred dollars. To Casper (or Caspar) Wesselmann (or Wesselman), Hamilton County one hundred dollars. To James W. Wherry, Harrison County, six dollars. To Hamilton Warden, Guernsey County, eighty-five dollars. To Jacob Walker, Hamilton County, two hundred and seventy dollars. To Mrs. Mary Fay. residuary legatee of William Wilson, deceased, Meigs County, four dollars. To Thomas Witten, Wood County, eighty dollars. To Mathias Zahnizer (or Zahniser) Guernsey County, seven dollars. To John R. Reynolds the sum of thirty-five thousand nine hundred and ninety-six dollars, and to the personal representatives of James M. Reynolds the sum of thirty-five thousand nine hundred and ninety-six dollars, the same to be accepted in full payment, satisfaction, and discharge of all claim of the said John R. Reynolds and James M. Reynolds upon and against the United States for property sold to or taken and used by the United States Army during the war by or from said parties or either of them in the State of Mississippi. MARYLAND.

Maryland.

To Levin D. Herron, executor of Elizabeth S. Belt, deceased, Montgomery County, nineteen dollars and fifty cents. To Ann R. C. Crone, widow of Joseph Crone, deceased, Frederick County, seventy-five dollars. To H. H. Russell, administrator of James M. Downey, deceased, Frederick County, six hundred and twenty-five dollars. To B. L. Fox, Montgomery County, six hundred and three dollars. To James H. Forney, Frederick County, three dollars and fifty cents. To Philemon C. Griffith, Montgomery County, twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. To John Murdock, administrator of John Gigons, deceased, Washington County, three hundred and seventy-five dollars. To Edgar D. Hurtt, Prince George’s County, thirty dollars. To Watkins James, administrator of Bennett James, deceased, Washington County, twelve dollars and fifty cents. To Jonas Legore, administrator of Ezra Legore, deceased, Carroll County, one hundred and forty dollars. To P. H. L. Myers. Carroll County, twenty-one dollars. To Catherine and Eleanor O’Neal, Montgomery County, thirty dollars. To John D. Purdum, Montgomery County, twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. To John T. Quynn, Frederick County, two hundred and twenty-eight dollars and forty cents. To George N. Rowe, administrator of John S. Skinner, deceased, Charles County, six hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty cents. To John W. Thompson, one hundred and seventy-one dollars and fifty cents, and Philip Thompson, forty-six dollars and fifty cents, Frederick County, two hundred and eighteen dollars. To William Downey, administrator of Jesse Wright, deceased, Frederick County, one hundred and ninety dollars. To Susan Daub (formerly Yessler) and Michael Yessler, executors of John Yessler, deceased, Washington County, two hundred and ten dollars. 1244 To Mrs. Catherine Yonson, administratrix of Martin Yonson, deceased.

Maryland—Continued.

Frederick County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Greenberry Young, Washington County, twenty-four dollars. PENNSYLVANIA.

Pennsylvania.

To Daniel Bender, Adams County, eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents. To Benjamin and W. L. Chambers. Franklin County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Lydia J. Clapsaddle, widow of David Clapsaddle, deceased, Adams County, forty-four dollars and ninety-seven cents. To Joseph F. Johnson, Greene County, thirty-six dollars. To Rebecca Kreitzer, widow of Andrew Kreitzer, deceased, Cumberland County, one hundred and eight dollars and seventy cents. To Robert McCachran, junior, administrator of Atcheson Langhlin, deceased, Cumberland County, one hundred and three dollars and ninety-five cents. To Jane Mahone, widow and executrix of Robert Mahone, deceased. Franklin County, fifty-five dollars. To Amanda B. Koller, Maggie R. Miller, Ellis P. Miller, Herman P. Miller, and William P. Miller, heirs at law of Samuel Miller, deceased, Cumberland County, one hundred and twenty dollars. To William A. Noble, administrator of John B. Noble, deceased, Cumberland County, two hundred and sixty dollars. To Levi Oyler, Franklin County, forty-six dollars and fouxteen cents. To Frederick Smith, Franklin County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Henry X. and David F. Stoner, surviving partners of David, Henry X. and David F. Stoner (firm of), Franklin County, sixteen dollars and twenty cents. To John K. Zeigler, executor of John E. Zeigler, deceased, York County, ninety-one dollars and thirty-seven cents. KANSAS.

Kansas.

To Amasa Chace, Johnston County, fifty-eight dollars and fifty cents. To AsaDarnall, Douglas County, seventeen dollars and fifty cents. To Margaret A. Ferris (or Farris), administratrix of Jeremiah Ferris (or Farris), deceased, Linn County, fifty-seven dollars and sixty-two cents. To Henry Heine, Douglas County, twenty-five dollars and fifty cents. To Henry Moss, Bourbon County, two hundred and fifty dollars. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

District of Columbia.

To Joseph W. Davis, Washington. District of Columbia, seven dollars.

Sec. 2. That the provisions of the act of Congress approved May

Alexander Sayers.

Appropriation repealed.

Vol. 24, p. 770.

seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, appropriating the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars to Alexander Sayers, of Nelson County, Kentucky, be, and is hereby, repealed.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1236: to amend the naval record of Nickolas Leuschen, Peter Leuschen, and Loth Possum. Chapter 1236 25 Stat. 1245 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private 1245

CHAP. 1236.—

An Act to amend the naval record of Nickolas Leuschen, Peter Leuschen, and Loth Possum.

October 19, 1888

. Whereas, Nicholas Leuschen, Peter Leuschen, and Loth Possum,

Preamble.

citizens of the United States and residents of Erie, Pennsylvania, did, on the thirtieth day of July, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-four, enlist at Erie, Pennsylvania, as volunteers in the United States Navy for three years or during the war; and Whereas, they were taken to Buffalo, in the State of New York, and there, without their knowledge or consent, sold as substitutes, so that their names now appear on the records of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting as substitutes, credited as such to the Thirtieth Congressional district, in the State of New York, instead of as volunteers from the twenty-seventh Congressional district, in the State of Pennsylvania; and Whereas they were honorably discharged at the expiration of their three years of service:

Therefore,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Naval records of Nickolas Leuschen, Peter Leuschen, and Loth Possum.

That the Secretary of Navy be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause the names of Nickolas Leuschen. Peter Leuschen, and Loth Possum to be entered on the appropriate records of the Navy Department as volunteers, enlisted in the United States Navy July thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, at Erie, Pennsylvania, and to cause them to be credited to the Twenty-seventh Congressional district of the State of Pennsylvania.

Sec. 2. That they are hereby restored to the standing and to all the

To be rated as volunteers.

rights, privileges, advantages, immunities, and emoluments, past, present, and prospective, now enjoyed or to be hereafter enjoyed by volunteer soldiers and sailors of the United States.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

Chap. 1237: for the removal of the political disabilities of Theodore Lewis, of Louisiana. Chapter 1237 25 Stat. 1245 1888-10-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private

CHAP. 1237.—

An Act for the removal of the political disabilities of Theodore Lewis, of Louisiana.

October 20, 1888

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (two-thirds of each House concurring therein),

Theodore Lends.

Political disabilities removed.

That Theodore Lewis, of the State of Louisiana, is hereby relieved of all political disabilities imposed upon him by the third section of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Approved, October 20, 1888.

RESOLUTIONS.

No. 3: for the removal of all political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States upon Abram C. Myers. Private Resolution 3 25 Stat. 1247 1888-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 3.]

Joint resolution for the removal of all political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States upon Abram C. Myers.

February 8, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein),

Abram C. Myers.

Political disabilities removed.

That all the political disabilities imposed by the third section of the fourteenth article of the Constitution of the United States upon Abram C. Myers, be, and the same are hereby, removed.

Approved, February 8, 1888.

No. 11: in favor of J. Q. Barton. Private Resolution 11 25 Stat. 1247 1888-04-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 11.]

Joint resolution in favor of J. Q. Barton.

April 9, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. Q. Barton.

May accept decoration from Emperor of Japan.

That Paymaster J. Q. Barton, of the United States Navy, be and he is hereby, authorized to accept the decoration of the “Order of the Rising Sun” conferred upon him by the Emperor of Japan as evidence of his appreciation of services rendered by that officer to the Japanese Government.

Approved, April 9, 1888.

No. 13: in relation to the claim of John B. Read against the United States for the alleged use of projectiles for rifled ordnance, claimed as the invention of said Read, and by him alleged to have been used pursuant to a contract or arrangement made between him and the War Department in eighteen hundred and fifty-six, for which no compensation has been made. Private Resolution 13 25 Stat. 1247 1888-04-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 13.]

Joint resolution in relation to the claim of John B. Read against the United States for the alleged use of projectiles for rifled ordnance, claimed as the invention of said Read, and by him alleged to have been used pursuant to a contract or arrangement made between him and the War Department in eighteen hundred and fifty-six, for which no compensation has been made.

April 11, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John B. Read.

Board of army officers to report on use of invention claimed by.

That the Secretary, of War be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to organize a board of officers, as stipulated in said Read’s written contract with the War Department in eighteen hundred and fifty-six, such board to consist of not less than three officers, selecting the same from the ordnance and artillery arms of the United States service, who will examine all facts relative to the claim and patent of said Read, and ascertain whether the United States have made any use of any invention or discovery of the said Read in projectiles; whether the same, if so used, were used under any contract, expressed or implied; whether he consented to the use of said projectiles by the Confederate Government against the United States, or received any compensation therefor, and whether this invention was used by the United States, to what extent, if any, his invention or discovery was used, and whether such use was valuable, and whether such contract itself was advantageous to the United States; and, if so, what sum, if any, under the circumstances of the use, the United States ought in justice to pay for the same. And that such board do make their report on the above case and claim, with all convenient speed, to the Secretary (1247) 1248FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 28. 1888. of War, to be by him transmitted to Congress for its action in the premises; and that such report be accompanied by a statement of all the proofs submitted to and considered by said board.

Approved, April 11, 1888.

No. 28: to arbitrate and settle the questions at issue between the District of Columbia and Samuel Strong. Private Resolution 28 25 Stat. 1248 1888-07-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 28.]

Joint Resolution to arbitrate and settle the questions at issue between the District of Columbia and Samuel Strong.

July 10, 1888

. Whereas for many years there has been vexatious and expensive

Preamble.

litigation between the District of Columbia and Samuel Strong, that is likely to continue for many years to come, involving each year additional expense to the parties concerned; and Whereas experience shows that matters of account so complicated and extensive consume the whole term of the court trying the same, to the delay of other causes; and Whereas it is the duty of the Government and the interest of the citizen that such controversies should be ended as speedily and satisfactorily as possible: Therefore, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Strong.

That the matters in controversy, as shown by the pleadings, between the District of Columbia and Samuel Strong, known in the circuit court of the District of

Suit against District of Columbia submitted to arbitration.

Columbia as causes at law numbered fourteen thousand seven hundred and six and fourteen thousand seven hundred and thirty-six, be submitted to the arbitration of three persons to be appointed by the President of the United States, and the award of said arbitrators, or a majority of them, shall be final and conclusive as to the matters in issue between the parties under the pleadings in said causes, which award shall be filed in the papers of the said causes in the district court of the District of Columbia, and noted on the records of said court, and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed, should the award be in favor of the said Samuel Strong, to pay said award, when duly certified to him by the clerk of said court, in the same manner that judgments against the District of Columbia are paid when rendered by the Court of Claims.

Sec. 2. That it shall be lawful for said arbitrators to consider any

Evidence.

competent evidence heretofore taken either before any of the courts where said causes were pending, or before any of the referees heretofore appointed, including the evidence taken before William Penn Clark, Albert E. Payne, and Edward Clark, and if, in the judgment of said arbitrators, further evidence shall be deemed necessary, the same may be taken by them, under the rules now governing the taking of evidence, to be used before the courts of the District of Columbia.

Sec. 3. That before the President of the United States shall appoint

Consent to be entered on court record.

the said arbitrators, the said Samuel Strong shall consent in writing to the appointment of the said arbitrators as provided in this joint resolution, and, further, that any award made by them, or a majority of them, shall be final and conclusive as to matter in issue between the parties to these causes, which consent shall be entered of record in the court in which the cases are pending, and shall be certified by the clerk of said court to the President of the United States.

Sec. 4. That the said arbitrators in passing upon any questions of

Former decisions of law to be followed.

law, involved in the pleadings in said causes, shall follow and be bound in making their award by any judgment or decision heretofore rendered in the said causes, or either of them, by the supreme court of the District of Columbia in general term, and in stating the account between the parties shall credit the District of Columbia with the face value of the certificates issued.

Sec. 5. That the compensation of said arbitrators shall not exceed

Compensation.

the sum of one thousand dollars each.

Approved, July 10, 1888.

No. 40: in recognition of the services of Joseph Francis. Private Resolution 40 25 Stat. 1249 1888-08-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 40.]

Joint resolution in recognition of the services of Joseph Francis.

August 27, 1888

. FIFTIETH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Res. 40, 53. 1888.1249 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Francis.

Gold medal awarded to, for lifesaving appliances.

That in view of the lifelong services to humanity and to his country of the now venerable Joseph Francis, in the construction and perfection of lifesaving appliances by which many thousands of lives have been saved, the Director of the Mint is hereby authorized and required to strike a gold medal, with a suitable device and inscription, prepared under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, to be presented by the President of the United States to Mr. Francis, in recognition of his eminent services.

Sec. 2. That a sufficient sum of money to carry this resolution

Appropriation.

into effect is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, August 27, 1888.

No. 53: authorizing Brigadier-General Absalom Baird, United States Army, to accept from the President of the French Republic a diploma conferring the decoration of Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor. Private Resolution 53 25 Stat. 1249 1888-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 53.]

Joint resolution authorizing Brigadier-General Absalom Baird, United States Army, to accept from the President of the French Republic a diploma conferring the decoration of Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

October 19, 1888

. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Absalom Baird.

May accept decoration from French Republic.

That Brigadier-General Absalom Baird, of the United States Army, is hereby authorized to accept from the President of the French Republic a diploma conferring upon him the decoration of Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

Approved, October 19, 1888.

50 2 1888 1889

PRIVATE ACTS OF THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS

of the

UNITED STATES,

Passed at the second session, which was begun and held at the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, on Monday, the third day of December, 1888, and was adjourned without day on Saturday, the second day of March, 1889. Grover Cleveland, President; John J. Ingalls. President of the Senate pro tempore; John G. Carlisle, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Chap. 5: for the relief of the legal representatives of Eliza M. Ferris. Chapter 5 25 Stat. 1251 1888-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 5.—

An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Eliza M. Ferris.

December 17, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Reuben D. Smart.

To be paid pension due Eliza M. Ferris.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of the proper appropriation for the payment of invalid pensions, to Reuben D. Smart, administrator of Eliza M. Ferris, deceased, the sum of money to which she would have been entitled by pension certificate two hundred and twenty thousand eight hundred and sixty and which was not issued until four days after her death.

Approved, December 17, 1888.

Chap. 9: for the relief of George S. Thwing. Chapter 9 25 Stat. 1251 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 9.—

An act for the relief of George S. Thwing.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George S. Thwing.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George S. Thwing, formerly of Company E, First Regiment New York Marine Artillery.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 10: to increase the pension of Mrs. Ella M. Grover. Chapter 10 25 Stat. 1251 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 10.—

An act to increase the pension of Mrs. Ella M. Grover.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ella M. Grover.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Ella M. Grover, widow of Cuvier Grover, late colonel of the First United States Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars a month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

(1251) Chap. 11: granting a pension to Mrs. Louisa Ward. Chapter 11 25 Stat. 1252 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1252

CHAP. 11.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Louisa Ward.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisa Ward.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Louisa Ward, mother of Edgar A. Ward, who served as a private in Company H, Twelfth Iowa Infantry.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 12: granting a pension to Lemuel S. Skinner. Chapter 12 25 Stat. 1252 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 12.—

An act granting a pension to Lemuel S. Skinner.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lemuel S. Skinner.

Pension.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 13: granting a pension to Nancy A. Hayes. Chapter 13 25 Stat. 1252 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 13.—

An act granting a pension to Nancy A. Hayes.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy A. Hayes.

Pension.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 14: granting an increase of pension to Caroline M. McDougal. Chapter 14 25 Stat. 1252 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 14.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Caroline M. McDougal.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caroline M. McDougal.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Caroline M. McDougal, widow of the late Admiral David P. McDougal, United States Navy, at the rate of one hundred dollars per month on account of her total blindness and the necessity of constant personal attendance and assistance.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 15: for the relief of George W. Graham. Chapter 15 25 Stat. 1252 1888-12-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 15.—

An act for the relief of George W. Graham.

December 24, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Graham.

Pay and allowances to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sum as will cover the regulation pay and allowances of a second-lieutenant of infantry from June fifteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to November first, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and of a captain of infantry from November first, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to George 1253 W. Graham, of Campbell County, Tennessee, in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States as a lieutenant and captain in the Eighth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry: Provided, however, That

Proviso.

Sums heretofore received to be deducted.

any sum he may have received as an enlisted man during the period he served as second lieutenant and as captain shall be deducted by the proper disbursing officer in making the payments provided for in this act.

Approved, December 24, 1888.

Chap. 16: granting a pension to Catherine Tate. Chapter 16 25 Stat. 1253 1888-12-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 16.—

An act granting a pension to Catherine Tate.

December 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catherine Tate.

Pension.

Received by the President December 13, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—

Chap. 17: granting an increase of pension to William H. H. Welsh. Chapter 17 25 Stat. 1253 1888-12-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 17.—

An act granting an increase of pension to William H. H. Welsh.

December 25, 1888.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H.H. Welsh.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William H. H. Welsh, late of Company F, Thirty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Received by the President December 13, 1888.

[Note by the Department of State.—

Chap. 23: granting a pension to Mary E. Johnston. Chapter 23 25 Stat. 1253 1889-01-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 23.—

An act granting a pension to Mary E. Johnston.

January 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary E. Johnston.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary E. Johnston, dependent daughter of E. Johnston, late of Company A, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and pay to her legally constituted guardian a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, January 8, 1889.

Chap. 25: granting a pension to William H. Starr. Chapter 25 25 Stat. 1254 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1254

CHAP. 25.—

An act granting a pension to William H. Starr.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Starr.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be directed to place the name of William H. Starr late a private in Company D. Eighth Illinois Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 26: granting a pension to Ephriam Nye. Chapter 26 25 Stat. 1254 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 26.—

An act granting a pension to Ephriam Nye.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ephriam Nye.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ephriam Nye late a private in Company A, Second Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 27: granting a pension to John Lynn. Chapter 27 25 Stat. 1254 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 27.—

An act granting a pension to John Lynn.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Lynn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Lynn, late of Company A, Forty-eighth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 28: granting a pension to Mary Ann Shook. Chapter 28 25 Stat. 1254 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 28.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Ann Shook.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Ann Shook.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Ann Shook, widow of Joseph G. W. Shook, late a private in the company of Daniel Hoke in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and to pay her a pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 29: granting a pension to Baker Saine. Chapter 29 25 Stat. 1254 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 29.—

An act granting a pension to Baker Saine.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Baker Saine.

Pension.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 30: granting a pension to Henry Sommers. Chapter 30 25 Stat. 1255 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1255

CHAP. 30.—

An act granting a pension to Henry Sommers.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Sommers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase to thirty dollars per month the pension of Henry Sommers, late of Company H, Fifth Regiment United States Artillery, for loss of left arm incurred while an employee of the Quartermaster’s Department, under Colonel A. J. Donaldson, United States Army.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 31: granting a pension to Anthony Shafer Chapter 31 25 Stat. 1255 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 31.—

An act granting a pension to Anthony Shafer

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anthony Shafer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Anthony Shafer, of Liberty, Adams County, Illinois, late private of Company D, One hundred and first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions of law.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 32: granting a pension to Martha Giddings, formerly Martha Priest. Chapter 32 25 Stat. 1255 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 32.—

An act granting a pension to Martha Giddings, formerly Martha Priest.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha Giddings, formerly Priest.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to put upon the pension-roll the name of Martha Giddings, formerly Martha Priest, widow of Nathaniel Priest, of Company H, Fourteenth Vermont Volunteers.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 33: granting a pension to Jemima Sterling Chapter 33 25 Stat. 1255 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 33.—

An act granting a pension to Jemima Sterling

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jemima Sterling.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws the name of Jemima Sterling, mother of James Goldsmith, deceased late of Company I, One hundred and third Illinois Volunteers.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 34: granting a pension to Daniel Tanner. Chapter 34 25 Stat. 1255 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 34.—

An act granting a pension to Daniel Tanner.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Daniel Tanner.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Daniel Tanner, father of Russell J Tanner, deceased, late of Company C, One hundred and third Illinois Volunteers.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 35: granting a pension to Micah French. Chapter 35 25 Stat. 1256 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1256

CHAP. 35.—

An act granting a pension to Micah French.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Micah French.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of thirty dollars a month, the name of Micah French, formerly a private in Captain S. Clark’s company, New York Militia, of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve: the pension hereby granted to be in lieu of all other pensions.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 36: granting a pension to Fredericka Liesegang. Chapter 36 25 Stat. 1256 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 36.—

An act granting a pension to Fredericka Liesegang.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fredericka Liesegang.

Pension.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 37: granting a pension to Mrs. Louise M. Humphrey. Chapter 37 25 Stat. 1256 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 37.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Louise M. Humphrey.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louise M. Humphrey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Mrs. Louise M. Humphrey on the pension-roll of the United States, she being the widow of the late Colonel George Humphrey, of the Eighty-eighth Indiana Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 38: for the relief of Louisa McLain. Chapter 38 25 Stat. 1256 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 38.—

An act for the relief of Louisa McLain.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisa McLain.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the pension laws, the name of Louisa McLain, dependent mother of John S. McLain, as stated in application numbered two hundred and sixty thousand one hundred and forty-two in the Pension Office.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 39: for the relief of Ida M. Howell. Chapter 39 25 Stat. 1256 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 39.—

An act for the relief of Ida M. Howell.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ida M. Howell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll the name of Ida M. Howell, the dependent sister of the late Lieutenant-Colonel Judd M. Mott, Sixteenth Michigan Regiment Company I, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, as it she was the widow instead of the sister of the said Judd M. Mott.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 40: for the relief of John Sweeney. Chapter 40 25 Stat. 1257 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1257

CHAP. 40.—

An act for the relief of John Sweeney.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Sweeney.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place the name of John Sweeney, late a seaman in the United States Navy, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 41: for the relief Motier Howe. Chapter 41 25 Stat. 1257 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 41.—

An act for the relief Motier Howe.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Motier Howe.

Lands in Oregon released to.

That there be, and is hereby, granted, relinquished, and confirmed unto Motier Howe, of Oregon, his heirs and assigns, the interest of the United States in and to the west half of the northwest quarter and northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter, and northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section twenty-two, in township twelve south, of range twenty-three east, of Willamette meridian, in the State of Oregon.

Sec. 2. That in accordance herewith the Secretary of the Interior

Patent to issue.

is hereby directed and authorized to issue to said Motier Howe a patent in due form to said lands.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 42: for the relief of William R. Rodgers. Chapter 42 25 Stat. 1257 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 42.—

An act for the relief of William R. Rodgers.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William R. Rodgers.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the rate of pension now allowed to William R. Rodgers, late a private of Company F, of the Twenty-seventh Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one, under certificate numbered two hundred and fifty-two thousand four hundred and four, from the sum of eight dollars per month to the sum of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 43: granting an increase of pension to Francis De Freitas. Chapter 43 25 Stat. 1257 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 43.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Francis De Freitas.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Francis De Freitas.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to all the conditions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Francis De Freitas, who was a private in Company G, One hundred and fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per month from and after the passage of this act in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 44: granting an increase of pension to Laura L. Wallen. Chapter 44 25 Stat. 1258 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1258

CHAP. 44.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Laura L. Wallen.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Laura L. Wallen.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to increase the pension to Laura L. Wallen, widow of Henry D. Wallen, late colonel of the Second Infantry, United States Army, to the sum of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 45: granting an increase of pension to Jesse J. Clark. Chapter 45 25 Stat. 1258 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 45.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Jesse J. Clark.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jesse J. Clark.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Jesse J. Clark, late a private of Company I, Thirty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll at the rate of twenty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension of four dollars per month which he is now drawing.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 46: increasing the pension of Miss Sarah Mary Carroll. Chapter 46 25 Stat. 1258 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 46.—

An act increasing the pension of Miss Sarah Mary Carroll.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah Mary Carroll.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Miss Sarah Mary Carroll, late an Army nurse, from twelve dollars and fifty cents to twenty-five dollars a month, to date from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, January 15, 1889.

Chap. 51: to grant an increase of pension to William E. Prince. Chapter 51 25 Stat. 1258 1889-01-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 51.—

An act to grant an increase of pension to William E. Prince.

January 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William E. Prince.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and hereby directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William E. Prince, late a private of Company I, Twenty-third Regiment of Missouri Volunteer Infantry, at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Received by the President January 4, 1889.

[Note by the Department of State.—

Chap. 52: granting a pension to Carter W. Tiller. Chapter 52 25 Stat. 1258 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 52.—

An act granting a pension to Carter W. Tiller.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carter W. Tiller.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Carter W. Tiller, dependent father of G W Tiller, late 1259 a private in Company A, Twenty-eighth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. on the pension-roll subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President January 4, 1889.

[Note by the Department of State.—

Chap. 53: granting a pension to Emma F. Read. Chapter 53 25 Stat. 1259 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 53.—

An act granting a pension to Emma F. Read.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emma F. Read.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Emma F. Read, the blind daughter of Captain John Read, of the Falls Church, Virginia, Home Guards, upon the United States pension-roll, and pay to her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, during her life-time, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general law.

Received by the President January 4, 1889.

[Note by the Department of State.—

The foregoing act having been, presented to the President of the United States for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the house of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval.]

Chap. 54: for the relief of Nancy E. Sawyer. Chapter 54 25 Stat. 1259 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 54.—

An act for the relief of Nancy E. Sawyer.

January 16, 1889

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy E. Sawyer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nancy E. Sawyer, widow of the late James F. Sawyer, late of Company K, Twenty-first Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 55: for the relief of William E Springstein Chapter 55 25 Stat. 1259 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 55.—

An act for the relief of William E Springstein

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William E. Springstein.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to put on the pension roll the name of William E Springstein, of Company G Fourteenth Regiment of Michigan Volunteers, at the rate of forty five dollars per month.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 56: for the relief of Leaman L. Bowers. Chapter 56 25 Stat. 1259 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 56.—

An act for the relief of Leaman L. Bowers.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leaman L. Bowers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is. authorized and directed to place the name of Leaman L. Bowers, late second sergeant of Company H. of the Tenth Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserves, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 57: granting a pension to John M. Krunk. Chapter 57 25 Stat. 1260 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1260

CHAP. 57.—

An act granting a pension to John M. Krunk.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John M. Krunk.

Pension.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 58: granting a pension to Mary Jane Jelly. Chapter 58 25 Stat. 1260 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 58.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Jane Jelly.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Jane Jelly.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws, the name of Mary Jane Jelly, widow of Frank Trask, late a private in Company F, Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 59: granting a pension to Ira E. Baldwin. Chapter 59 25 Stat. 1260 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 59.—

An act granting a pension to Ira E. Baldwin.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ira E. Baldwin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he hereby is authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Ira E. Baldwin, of Ada, Kansas, dependent father of Alphonso Baldwin, late of Company I, Eighth Vermont Infantry Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 60: granting a pension to John W. Ellis. Chapter 60 25 Stat. 1260 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 60.—

An act granting a pension to John W. Ellis.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John W. Ellis.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John W. Ellis, of Sierra County, New Mexico late an Indian scout, in the service of the United States Government in the Territory of New Mexico.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 61: granting a pension to Emelia Mumm. Chapter 61 25 Stat. 1260 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 61.—

An act granting a pension to Emelia Mumm.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emelia Mumm.

Pension.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 62: granting a pension to Anna Boppell. Chapter 62 25 Stat. 1261 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1261

CHAP. 62.—

An act granting a pension to Anna Boppell.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna Boppell.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Anna Boppell, widow of Martin Boppell. fate of Company E, One hundred and fifty-third Regiment New York State Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 63: granting a pension to Jesse Spencer. Chapter 63 25 Stat. 1261 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 63.—

An act granting a pension to Jesse Spencer.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jesse Spencer.

Pension.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 64: for the relief of A. P. Swineford. Chapter 64 25 Stat. 1261 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 64.—

An act for the relief of A. P. Swineford.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

A. P. Swineford.

Payment of salary to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and lie is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to A. P. Swineford, governor of Alaska, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-eight cents, amount of salary from July first to September thirteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 65: to increase the pension of William Gallagher. Chapter 65 25 Stat. 1261 1889-01-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 65.—

An act to increase the pension of William Gallagher.

January 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Gallagher.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to increase the pension of William Gallagher, late a private in Company D, Twenty-eight Regiment Kentucky Infantry Volunteers to eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, January 16, 1889.

Chap. 67: granting a pension to Henrietta Waldron. Chapter 67 25 Stat. 1261 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 67.—

An act granting a pension to Henrietta Waldron.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henarietta Waldron.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the Pension laws the name of Henarietta Waldron, of Wakeman, Huron County Ohio at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 68: granting a pension to Samuel M. Reese. Chapter 68 25 Stat. 1262 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1262

CHAP. 68.—

An act granting a pension to Samuel M. Reese.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel M. Reese.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Samuel M. Reese, late private Company B, One hundred and fiftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 69: granting a pension to Ann Bryan. Chapter 69 25 Stat. 1262 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 69.—

An act granting a pension to Ann Bryan.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann Bryan.

Pension.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 70: granting a pension to Mary A. McCool. Chapter 70 25 Stat. 1262 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 70.—

An act granting a pension to Mary A. McCool.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. McCool.

Pension.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 71: granting a pension to Jane Jackson. Chapter 71 25 Stat. 1262 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 71.—

An act granting a pension to Jane Jackson.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane Jackson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Jane Jackson, widow of Nathan Jackson, late a private of Company B, Fifth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 72: granting a pension to Captain William J. Duley. Chapter 72 25 Stat. 1262 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 72.—

An act granting a pension to Captain William J. Duley.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William J. Duley.

Pension.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 73: granting a pension to John Wallace. Chapter 73 25 Stat. 1263 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1263

CHAP. 73.—

An act granting a pension to John Wallace.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Wallace.

Pension.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 74: granting a pension to Milton Wallen Chapter 74 25 Stat. 1263 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 74.—

An act granting a pension to Milton Wallen

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Milton Wallen.

Pension.

That the Secretary of Interior be. and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension roll subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Milton Wallen of Clinton County, Kentucky, who was a member of Captain Brooks’s company of Kentucky State troops, and grant him a pension at the rate given other soldiers similarly disabled

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 75: granting a pension to P. F. Jonte Chapter 75 25 Stat. 1263 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 75.—

An act granting a pension to P. F. Jonte

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

P. F. Jonte.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of P. F. Jonte, late a member of Company A, Sixtieth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, of Knoxville, Iowa, and pay him a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 76: granting a pension to Mrs. Anna Leach. Chapter 76 25 Stat. 1263 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 76.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Anna Leach.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna Leach.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension act, the name of Mrs. Anna Leach, dependent mother of Benjamin F. Leach, late of Company I, First Regiment Iowa Cavalry Volunteers.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 77: granting a pension to Myra Sinclair. Chapter 77 25 Stat. 1263 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 77.—

An act granting a pension to Myra Sinclair.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Myra Sinclair.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Myra Sinclair, a volunteer nurse in the late war, giving her the sum of twelve dollars a month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 78: granting a pension to Mrs Almira J. Towner. Chapter 78 25 Stat. 1264 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1264

CHAP. 78.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs Almira J. Towner.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Almira J. Towner.

Pension.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 79: for the relief of Elizabeth C. Cole. Chapter 79 25 Stat. 1264 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 79.—

An act for the relief of Elizabeth C. Cole.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth C. Cole.

To be paid accrued pension due William D. Cole.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Elizabeth C. Cole, dependent mother of William D. Cole, late a private in Company I, Ninth Regiment of Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and now deceased, the sum of seventy-two dollars as, and that being the amount of pension which had accrued to said William D. Cole, deceased, at the time of his death, by virtue of pension certificate numbered ninety-three thousand four hundred and forty four; for which said sum of seventy-two dollars a check was issued, but did not reach said William D. Cole before he died.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 80: for the relief of William A. Mathes. Chapter 80 25 Stat. 1264 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 80.—

An act for the relief of William A. Mathes.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William A. Mathes.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, instructed to increase the pension of William A. Mathes, late of Company B, Eighteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, to forty-live dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now paid him.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 81: for the relief of Isaac Roshon. Chapter 81 25 Stat. 1264 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 81.—

An act for the relief of Isaac Roshon.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaac Roshon.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Isaac Roshon, now on the pension-roll at the rate of thirteen dollars per month, to such amount as under the provisions and limitations of the pension laws he may be entitled by reason of a gunshot wound to the left knee, received by him while a member of Company F. Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Cavalry; that the pension granted by this act shall be in addition to the one he is now receiving for another disability.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 82: for the relief of Margaret M Hatch. Chapter 82 25 Stat. 1264 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 82.—

An act for the relief of Margaret M Hatch.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret M. Hatch.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1265 on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension law. the name of Margaret M. Hatch, mother of William E Hatch, deceased formerly of Company B, Seventh New York Heavy Artillery.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 83: to increase the pension of Joseph Holmes. Chapter 83 25 Stat. 1265 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 83.—

An act to increase the pension of Joseph Holmes.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Holmes.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Joseph Holmes, of Company E. Third Regiment Vermont Volunteers, at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 84: granting an increase of pension to Jonathan C. Harrison. Chapter 84 25 Stat. 1265 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 84.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Jonathan C. Harrison.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jonathan C. Handson.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month, the name of Jonathan C. Harrison, late a private in Company B, Fifty-second Ohio Volunteers.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 85: restoring to the pension-roll the name of James Monohan, minor child of Richard Monohan, deceased. Chapter 85 25 Stat. 1265 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 85.—

An act restoring to the pension-roll the name of James Monohan, minor child of Richard Monohan, deceased.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Monohan.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll the name of James Monohan, minor child of Richard Monohan, deceased, late a private in Company A, One hundred and eighty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and to pay said child, or to his guardian, the remaining pension that he would have received had his name not been stricken from the roll.

Approved, January 17, 1889.

Chap. 86: granting a pension to Aaron R. Gilkison. Chapter 86 25 Stat. 1265 1889-01-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 86.—

An act granting a pension to Aaron R. Gilkison.

January 17, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aaron R. Gilkison.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-rolls the name of Aaron R. Gilkison, late of Company H. Fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Received by the President January 7, 1889.

Chap. 87: granting a pension to Charlotte Taylor. Chapter 87 25 Stat. 1266 1889-01-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1266

CHAP. 87.—

An act granting a pension to Charlotte Taylor.

January 18, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte Taylor.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Charlotte Taylor, widow of Thomas P Taylor, late a private of Company C, Twelfth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers Infantry, at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Received by the President January 7, 1889.

Chap. 88: granting a pension to Joseph Rosier. Chapter 88 25 Stat. 1266 1889-01-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 88.—

An act granting a pension to Joseph Rosier.

January 18, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Rosier.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Joseph Rosier, a private in Captain Tripp’s company, Colonel Brisbane’s regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, in the Florida and Seminole war of eighteen hundred and thirty-six. on the pension-roll, at the rate of twenty dollars per mouth from the passage of this act.

Received by the President January 7, 1889.

Chap. 89: granting a pension to Emmanuel P Steed Chapter 89 25 Stat. 1266 1889-01-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 89.—

An act granting a pension to Emmanuel P Steed

January 18, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emmanuel P. Steed.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll the name of Emmanuel P Steed late of Company F of the First Regiment of West Virginia Cavalry Volunteers, and pay him such pension as his disabilities may entitle him.

Received by the President January 7, 1889.

Chap. 90: granting a pension to Samuel J. Wright. Chapter 90 25 Stat. 1266 1889-01-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 90.—

An act granting a pension to Samuel J. Wright.

January 18, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel J. Wright.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and lie is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the 1267 pension laws, the name of Samuel J. Wright, father of Darwin Wright, deceased, late of Company A, Second Regiment of New York Cavalry Volunteers.

Received by the President January 7, 1889.

Chap. 94: for the relief of Jesse Durnell. Chapter 94 25 Stat. 1267 1889-01-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 94.—

An act for the relief of Jesse Durnell.

January 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jesse Durnell

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Jesse Durnell, of Effingham, Illinois, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents, being the amount due him for seventeen and one-half months difference in pay bet ween that of first-class and second-class pilot in the Mississippi Squadron.

Approved, January 21, 1889.

Chap. 95: increasing the pension of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Scott. Chapter 95 25 Stat. 1267 1889-01-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 95.—

An act increasing the pension of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Scott.

January 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth G. Scott.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth Goodale Scott, widow of Robert N. Scott, deceased, late lieutenant-colonel Third United States Artillery, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the amount now received by law.

Approved, January 22, 1889.

Chap. 96: granting an increase of pension to Margaret S. Heintzehnan. Chapter 96 25 Stat. 1267 1889-01-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 96.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Margaret S. Heintzehnan.

January 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret S. Heintzelman.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Margaret S. Heintzehnan. widow of Major-General Samuel P. Heintzehnan, deceased, and pay her a pension at the rate of one hundred dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act, in lieu of fifty dollars per month provided for in the act of Congress approved December twenty-third, eighteen hundred

Vol. 81, p. 692.

and eighty.

Approved, January 22, 1889.

Chap. 97: to increase the pensions of Mrs. Mary Ann Cross, Mrs. Minnie L. Gardiner, and Mrs. Lilla May Pavy to thirty dollars per month. Chapter 97 25 Stat. 1267 1889-01-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 97.—

An act to increase the pensions of Mrs. Mary Ann Cross, Mrs. Minnie L. Gardiner, and Mrs. Lilla May Pavy to thirty dollars per month.

January 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Ann Cross, Minnie L. Gardiner, Lilla May Pavy.

Pensions increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to place the names of Mrs. Mary Ann Cross, widow of Sergeant William H. Cross, Minnie L. Gardiner, widow of Sergeant Hampton S. Gardiner, and 1268 Lilia May Pavy. widow of Doctor Octave Pavy, on the pension-roll at the rate of thirty dollars a month each, in place of that of twelve and seventeen dollars a month now allowed, the said William H. Cross, Hampton S. Gardiner, and Octave Pavy having served in the late Arctic expedition under Greely and lost their lives in consequence.

Approved, January 22, 1889.

Chap. 98: for the relief of Richard Trabue, executor of James Trabue, deceased, Thornton Thatcher, Michael Callahan, and the widow of John Waters. Chapter 98 25 Stat. 1268 1889-01-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 98.—

An act for the relief of Richard Trabue, executor of James Trabue, deceased, Thornton Thatcher, Michael Callahan, and the widow of John Waters.

January 28, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Trabue’s executor. Thornton Thatcher, Michael Callahan. and widow of John Waters.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay. out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the several persons in this act named the several sums hereinafter stated, the same to be in full settlement of the claims of said parties for use and occupation of property by the United States, namely: To Richard Trabue, executor of James Trabue, deceased, six hundred dollars. To Thornton Thatcher, ninety-three dollars and thirty-three cents. To Michael Callahan, one hundred and thirteen dollars and sixty-six cents. To Annie M. Williams late widow of John Waters, deceased, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five dollars.

Approved, January 28, 1889.

Chap. 101: granting a pension to George W. Fogle. Chapter 101 25 Stat. 1268 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 101.—

An act granting a pension to George W. Fogle.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Fogle.

Pension.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 102: granting a pension to Danville A. Ricker. Chapter 102 25 Stat. 1268 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 102.—

An act granting a pension to Danville A. Ricker.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Danville A. Ricker.

Pension.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 103: granting a pension to Walter N. Smith. Chapter 103 25 Stat. 1268 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 103.—

An act granting a pension to Walter N. Smith.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Walter N. Smith.

Pension.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 104: granting a pension to Mrs. Philena T. Carpenter. Chapter 104 25 Stat. 1269 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1269

CHAP. 104.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Philena T. Carpenter.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philena T. Carpenter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mrs. Philena T. Carpenter, of Englewood, Illinois, who was a volunteer nurse during the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 105: granting a pension to Isaac N. Hawkins. Chapter 105 25 Stat. 1269 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 105.—

An act granting a pension to Isaac N. Hawkins.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaac N. Hawkins.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Isaac N. Hawkins, late a captain in the Seventy-third Regiment Ohio Volunteers, at the rate of forty-five dollars a month.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 106: granting a pension to Kate C. Van Arnum. Chapter 106 25 Stat. 1269 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 106.—

An act granting a pension to Kate C. Van Arnum.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kate C. Van Arnum.

Pension.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 107: for the relief of Sarah R. Fisher. Chapter 107 25 Stat. 1269 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 107.—

An act for the relief of Sarah R. Fisher.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah R. Fisher.

Pension

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 108: to increase the pension of Seth F. Myers. Chapter 108 25 Stat. 1269 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 108.—

An act to increase the pension of Seth F. Myers.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Seth F. Myers.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Seth F. Myers, late surgeon of the Seventy-third Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, from thirty dollars to fifty dollars a month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 109: granting an increase of pension to William H. Marston. Chapter 109 25 Stat. 1270 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1270

CHAP. 109.—

An act granting an increase of pension to William H. Marston.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Marston.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to increase the amount of pension allowed William H. Marston, late of the Seventeenth Michigan Infantry, to the sum of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the amount he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 110: for the relief of William Knowland. Chapter 110 25 Stat. 1270 1889-01-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 110.—

An act for the relief of William Knowland.

January 30, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Knowland.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to William Knowland, of New York City, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one hundred and ninety-three dollars and seventeen cents, being balance due for services as messenger to the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice, in the Forty-eighth Congress.

Approved, January 30, 1889.

Chap. 112: for the relief of W. W. Welch. Chapter 112 25 Stat. 1270 1889-02-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 112.—

An act for the relief of W. W. Welch.

February 5, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W. W. Welch.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to W. W. Welch, of Meridian, Mississippi, the sum of one hundred and three dollars and fifty-eight cents, on account of services rendered from February tenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, to April twelfth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, both dates inclusive, as local mail-agent at Meridian, Mississippi; and the said sum is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Sec. 2. That this act take effect from the date of its passage.

Approved, February 5, 1889.

Chap. 114: granting a pension to Ellen Smith. Chapter 114 25 Stat. 1270 1889-02-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 114.—

An act granting a pension to Ellen Smith.

February 6, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen Smith.

Pension.

Received by the President January 25, 1889.

Chap. 118: to place the name of John A. Griffey on pension-roll. Chapter 118 25 Stat. 1271 1889-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1271

CHAP. 118.—

An act to place the name of John A. Griffey on pension-roll.

February 8, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John A. Griffey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of John A. Griffey, dependent father of James Griffey, late private of Company D, Second North Carolina Regiment, subject to the limitations and conditions of the pension laws.

Approved, February 8, 1889.

Chap. 123: to increase the pension of George A. Glover. Chapter 123 25 Stat. 1271 1889-02-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 123.—

An act to increase the pension of George A. Glover.

February 9, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George A. Glover.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of George A. Glover, late a private in Company C, Thirteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers, and pay him a pension of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 9, 1889.

Chap. 124: granting a pension to Mary Jane Harris. Chapter 124 25 Stat. 1271 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 124.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Jane Harris.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Jane Harris.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Jane Harris, mother of George M. Harris, Company C, First Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Cavalry.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 125: granting a pension to James S. Harden. Chapter 125 25 Stat. 1271 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 125.—

An act granting a pension to James S. Harden.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James S. Harden.

Pension

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 126: granting a pension to Erasmus W. Jones. Chapter 126 25 Stat. 1271 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 126.—

An act granting a pension to Erasmus W. Jones.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Erasmus W. Jones.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Erasmus W. Jones, late chaplain of the Twenty-first Regiment United States Colored Troops.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 127: to increase the pension of Rowland Ward. Chapter 127 25 Stat. 1272 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1272

CHAP. 127.—

An act to increase the pension of Rowland Ward.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rowland Ward.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Rowland Ward, late private of Company E. Fourth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery, to fifty dollars per month.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 128: to increase the pension of Jacob Rogers. Chapter 128 25 Stat. 1272 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 128.—

An act to increase the pension of Jacob Rogers.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Rogers.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Jacob Rogers, late a private in Captain J. McChesney’s Company, in the Sixteenth United States Infantry, war of eighteen hundred and twelve, to fifty dollars per month.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 129: granting a pension to Elizabeth Clover. Chapter 129 25 Stat. 1272 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 129.—

An act granting a pension to Elizabeth Clover.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Clover.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior he, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Elizabeth Clover, widow of A. S. Clover, late a private in Company G, Forty-fourth Regiment New York State Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars a month.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 130: granting a pension to Rebecca H. Lyon. Chapter 130 25 Stat. 1272 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 130.—

An act granting a pension to Rebecca H. Lyon.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rebecca H. Lyon.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Rebecca H. Lyon, a nurse in the late war, and pay her a pension of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 131: granting a pension to Thirza S. Jenner. Chapter 131 25 Stat. 1272 1889-02-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 131.—

An act granting a pension to Thirza S. Jenner.

February 11, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thirza S. Jenner.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Thirza S. Jenner, the insane mother of Charles Henry Jenner, late private Company C, Twenty-Second Regiment New York Cavalry Volunteers, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, and pay her pension to her husband, Charles H. Jenner, for the use and benefit of said Thirza, and in case of his death to her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, February 11, 1889.

Chap. 138: granting a pension to Harrison Wagner. Chapter 138 25 Stat. 1273 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1273

CHAP. 138.—

An act granting a pension to Harrison Wagner.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harrison Wagner.

Pension.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 139: granting a pension to Ellen White Dowling. Chapter 139 25 Stat. 1273 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 139.—

An act granting a pension to Ellen White Dowling.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen White Dowling.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ellen White Dowling, a volunteer nurse in the Army during the war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars a month, during life, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 140: to refund illegal internal-revenue tax collected of James R. Berry, as late auditor of the State of Arkansas. Chapter 140 25 Stat. 1273 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 140.—

An act to refund illegal internal-revenue tax collected of James R. Berry, as late auditor of the State of Arkansas.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James R. Berry.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to refund to James R. Berry, former auditor of the State of Arkansas, the sum of two hundred dollars, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the same being for internal-revenue tax illegally collected on his salary as such officer.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 141: granting an increase of pension to James Patterson. Chapter 141 25 Stat. 1273 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 141.—

An act granting an increase of pension to James Patterson.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Patterson.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to James Patterson, late a private in Company E. Third Missouri State Militia Cavalry, a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars a month, in lieu of that which he now receives, to take effect from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 142: granting a pension to Adaline A. Smyth. Chapter 142 25 Stat. 1273 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 142.—

An act granting a pension to Adaline A. Smyth.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Adaline A. Smyth.

Pension.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 143: granting a pension to Sarah J. Foy. Chapter 143 25 Stat. 1274 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1274

CHAP. 143.—

An act granting a pension to Sarah J. Foy.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah J. Foy.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Sarah J. Foy, late a nurse in the Second Vermont Regiment Volunteers.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 144: for the relief of Zo. S. Cook. Chapter 144 25 Stat. 1274 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 144.—

An act for the relief of Zo. S. Cook.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Zo. S. Cook.

Pension increased.

That the pension now paid, under certificate numbered eighty-three hundred and eight, to Zo. S. Cook, of Wilcox County, Alabama, a soldier in the war between the United States and Mexico, be, and is hereby, increased to the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 145: granting a pension to Reuben Ash. Chapter 145 25 Stat. 1274 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 145.—

An act granting a pension to Reuben Ash.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Reuben Ash.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Reuben Ash. late first lieutenant of Company E, Second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars a month, in lieu of the pension lie is now receiving.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 146: to relinquish the interest of the United States in certain lands in Kansas. Chapter 146 25 Stat. 1274 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 146.—

An act to relinquish the interest of the United States in certain lands in Kansas.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elmore S. Stroup.

Public land in Kansas released to.

That all the interest of the United States in and to the south half of the northeast quarter and the north half of the southeast quarter of section six, township six south, of range eighteen west, of the sixth principal meridian, in Rooks County, Kansas, is hereby relinquished to Elmore S. Stroup.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 147: to confirm the homestead entry of Hugh Foster. Chapter 147 25 Stat. 1274 1889-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 147.—

An act to confirm the homestead entry of Hugh Foster.

February 12, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hugh Foster.

Homestead entry by confirmed.

That homestead entry numbered seventeen hundred and ninety, made at the United States land office at Marquette, Michigan, March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, by Hugh Foster, upon the south half of the northeast and north half of the southeast quarter of section ten, in township forty-seven north, of range two east, under authority of the instructions of the Commissioner of the General 1275 Land Office to the local officers, dated July second, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, and recommended for confirmation, by special act of Congress, by the Secretary of the Interior, in a decision on the case rendered November eighteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, be, and the same is hereby, confirmed as of the day of the date of said entry: Provided, however, That due proof of compliance

Proviso.

Proof.

with the provisions of the homestead law shall be made in the usual manner.

Approved, February 12, 1889.

Chap. 148: granting a pension to James Miller. Chapter 148 25 Stat. 1275 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 148.—

An act granting a pension to James Miller.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Miller.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James Miller, of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, late a private in Company B, of the Two hundred and fifth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Received by the President January 31, 1889.

Chap. 155: granting a pension to Mary Saeger. Chapter 155 25 Stat. 1275 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 155.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Saeger.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Saeger.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary Saeger, a nurse in the United States Army, for the sum of twelve dollars per month.

Received by the President February 1, 1889.

Chap. 156: granting a pension to Catherine M. Lee. Chapter 156 25 Stat. 1275 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 156.—

An act granting a pension to Catherine M. Lee.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catherine M. Lee.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Catherine M. Lee, a volunteer nurse in the late war, giving her, during life, the sum of twelve dollars a month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 157: granting an increase of pension to James McGowan. Chapter 157 25 Stat. 1276 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1276

CHAP. 157.—

An act granting an increase of pension to James McGowan.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James McGowan.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James McGowan, late a private of Company H, Twentieth Regiment Maine Volunteers, and to pay him during life a pension of seventy-two dollars per month, in lieu of the one now received by him.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 158: granting an increase of pension to George W. Durfee. Chapter 158 25 Stat. 1276 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 158.—

An act granting an increase of pension to George W. Durfee.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Durfee.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George W. Durfee, late private of Company I, First Regiment New York Volunteer Dragoons; this act to take effect from its passage, and the pension hereby granted to be in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 159: granting an increase of pension to Eliza J. Alexander. Chapter 159 25 Stat. 1276 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 159.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Eliza J. Alexander.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliza J. Alexander.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Eliza J. Alexander, widow of Francis Alexander, formerly lieutenant in United States Navy, from twenty-five dollars to fifty dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 160: granting an increase of pension to Emma Biddle. Chapter 160 25 Stat. 1276 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 160.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Emma Biddle.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emma Biddle.

Pension increased.

That the pension of Emma Biddle, widdow of Charles J. Biddle, late captain of United States Infantry, transferred to a captaincy in the United States Regiment of Voltigeurs, Mexican war, and colonel of First Rifles (Buck Tails) of Pennsylvania in the rebellion, and acting brigadier-general, be, and the same is hereby, increased from twenty dollars to forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 161: for the relief of Charles Wagemann. Chapter 161 25 Stat. 1276 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 161.—

An act for the relief of Charles Wagemann.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Wagemann.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the 1277 pension laws, the name of Charles Wagemann, late a private in Company E, Seventh Missouri Cavalry, at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month; said pension to be in lieu of that which he now receives.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 162: for the relief of Harriet Young. Chapter 162 25 Stat. 1277 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 162.—

An act for the relief of Harriet Young.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harriet Young.

Time to complete entry under desert-land act extended.

That the time to irrigate, improve, and prepare the land to make final proof for that part (it being three hundred and twenty acres) of section numbered thirty-four, township numbered twenty-one north, range four east, lying south of the Missouri River, except eighty acres covered by Sioux half-breed scrip, in Cascade County, Montana Territory, and claimed by Harriet Young, by and under desert-land entry numbered fifteen hundred and fifty-one, made by said Harriet Young at the Helena, Montana, land office on July twelfth, eighteen hundred

Vol. 19, p. 377.

and eighty-six, under desert-land act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, and the time to make said improvements to enable final proof to be made upon said land is hereby enlarged and extended for three years from the date of the approval of this act. This extension shall not be held to determine the character of the land nor to affect any contest now pending, or which may be hereafter

Contests, etc., not affected.

initiated, or as in any wise affecting any right or claim adverse to the claim or entry of said Harriet Young, nor to affect the character of proof required by existing law, except as to the time of making improvements required by law and final proof.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 163: for the relief of David Meriwether. Chapter 163 25 Stat. 1277 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 163.—

An act for the relief of David Meriwether.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Meriwether.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to David Meriwether, of Louisville, Kentucky, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, three thousand six hundred and thirty-two dollars and thirty-eight cents, being the amount due him as disbursing agent of public moneys; also five hundred and twenty-five dollars for loss of public moneys sustained without fault on his part; amounting in all to the sum of four thousand one hundred and fifty-seven dollars and thirty-eight cents as found and set forth by the Court of Claims in its findings of fact dated the fourteenth day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-five.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 164: for the relief of David A. Haywood. Chapter 164 25 Stat. 1277 1889-02-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 164.—

An act for the relief of David A. Haywood.

February 13, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David A. Haywood.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to David A. Haywood, of Indianapolis, Indiana, the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars and thirty-two cents, for grading and bowlding Market street, in said city, in front of the post-office and courthouse building, as per estimate made by the civil engineer of the city of Indianapolis; and a sum sufficient therefor is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, February 13, 1889.

Chap. 167: for the relief of William R. Blakeslee. Chapter 167 25 Stat. 1278 1889-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1278

CHAP. 167.—

An act for the relief of William R. Blakeslee.

February 14, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William R. Blakeslee.

Honorable discharge to.

That the Secretary of War he. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to remove the record of “dismissal from the service on account of incompetency,” now standing against the name of William R. Blakeslee, late surgeon of the One hundred and fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and instead thereof show him as being honorably discharged.

Approved, February 14, 1889.

Chap. 170: for the relief of the trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Smithland, Kentucky. Chapter 170 25 Stat. 1278 1889-02-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 170.—

An act for the relief of the trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Smithland, Kentucky.

February 15, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

First Baptist Church, Smithland, Ky.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the trustees of the First Baptist Church, at Smithland, Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred dollars, for the use and occupation of their church building by the Army of the United States during the late war.

Approved, February 15, 1889.

Chap. 173: for the relief of William H. Robertson and Edward L. Hedden, late collector of customs for the district of the city of New York. Chapter 173 25 Stat. 1278 1889-02-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 173.—

An act for the relief of William H. Robertson and Edward L. Hedden, late collector of customs for the district of the city of New York.

February 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Robertson.

Allowance in accounts of.

That the proper accounting officers be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to allow William H. Robertson, collector of the district of the city of New York, in settlement of his accounts, a credit for the sum of two thousand three hundred and forty-six dollars and twenty-five cents, the same being a sum now charged to the said William H. Robertson as collector of said district for moneys received at the post-office in the city of New York, and for remittances made by postmasters at other points in the United States, for duties collected on books imported through the mails between the twenty-first day of August, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, and for which one Douglas Smith, a late clerk in the customhouse at the port of New York, assigned to the duty of verifying such moneys, failed to account, without default or negligence of the said Collector Robertson: and that the proper accounting officers be, and they are hereby, authorized to

Edward L. Hedden.

Allowance in accounts of.

allow Edward L. Hedden, collector of the district of the city of New York, in settlement of his account a credit for the sum of three thousand and seventy-three dollars and seventy-four cents, the same being now charged to the said Edward L. Hedden as collector of said district, for moneys received at the post-office in the city of New York, and for remittances made by postmasters at other places in the United States, for duties collected on books imported through the mails between the first day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-five. and the twenty-ninth day of August, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. and for which the said Douglas Smith also has failed to account without default or negligence of the said Collector Hedden.

Approved, February 16, 1889.

Chap. 174: for the relief of Charles F. Swain, master of bark Philena. Chapter 174 25 Stat. 1279 1889-02-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1279

CHAP. 174.—

An act for the relief of Charles F. Swain, master of bark Philena.

February 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles F. Swain.

Payment to.

That there be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Charles F. Swain, late master of the bark Philena, of New York, eight thousand dollars, for going with the said bark and rescuing shipwrecked seamen from an uninhabited island near Cape Hora, at the request of Gorham Parks, then United States consul at Rio de Janeiro, the same having been declared due said Charles F. Swain by recent findings of the Court of Claims.

Approved, February 16, 1889.

Chap. 175: granting arrears of pension to Theodore Rauthe. Chapter 175 25 Stat. 1279 1889-02-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 175.—

An act granting arrears of pension to Theodore Rauthe.

February 16, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theodore Rauthe.

Arrears of pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Theodore Rauthe, late of Company K. Thirteenth New York Cavalry, arrears of pension, at the rate of thirty-one dollars and twenty-five cents per month, from the twelfth day of September, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, to the twenty-second day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-two.

Received by the President February 7, 1889.

Chap. 177: to replace Mrs. R. S. Horton upon the pension-rolls. Chapter 177 25 Stat. 1279 1889-02-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 177.—

An act to replace Mrs. R. S. Horton upon the pension-rolls.

February 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. R. S. Horton.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, empowered and directed to replace Mrs. R. S. Horton, widow of Captain William H. Seaton, late of Company D. Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, upon the pension-rolls, and pay her a pension from the passage of this act.

Approved, February 21, 1889.

Chap. 178: to increase the pension of Elijah W. Penny. Chapter 178 25 Stat. 1279 1889-02-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 178.—

An act to increase the pension of Elijah W. Penny.

February 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elijah W. Penny.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Elijah W. Penny, late lieutenant-colonel of the One hundred thirtieth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers by paying him the sum of twelve dollars a month for wound in the side, in addition to the amount to which he is entitled by law for loss of arm at the shoulder.

Approved, February 21, 1889.

Chap. 179: to increase the pension of Mary A. Bedel. Chapter 179 25 Stat. 1280 1889-02-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1280

CHAP. 179.—

An act to increase the pension of Mary A. Bedel.

February 21, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. Bedel.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Mary A. Bedel, widow of the late Brigadier-General John Bedel, from thirty to fifty dollars per month.

Approved, February 21, 1889.

Chap. 181: granting a pension to Florence Courtney Cochnower. Chapter 181 25 Stat. 1280 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 181.—

An act granting a pension to Florence Courtney Cochnower.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Florence C. Cochnower.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Florence Courtney Cochnower, at the rate of twelve dollars per month, for services in the field and as a nurse during the war of the rebellion.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 182: granting a pension to Robert Kelly. Chapter 182 25 Stat. 1280 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 182.—

An act granting a pension to Robert Kelly.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert Kelly.

Pension.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 183: granting a pension to Annie May Pifer. Chapter 183 25 Stat. 1280 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 183.—

An act granting a pension to Annie May Pifer.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Annie May Pifer.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Annie May Pifer. invalid daughter of Cornelius Pifer, late of Company F. Second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay to her legally constituted guardian, for her use and benefit, a pension of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 184: granting a pension to Mary Thorn. Chapter 184 25 Stat. 1280 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 184.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Thorn.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Thorn.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary Thorn, dependent mother of James S. Thorn, deceased, late acting assistant surgeon of volunteers. subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, and grant her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 185: granting a pension to Elizabeth L. Nott. Chapter 185 25 Stat. 1281 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1281

CHAP. 185.—

An act granting a pension to Elizabeth L. Nott.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth L. Nott.

Pension.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 186: to pension J W. Porter. Chapter 186 25 Stat. 1281 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 186.—

An act to pension J W. Porter.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John W. Porter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby directed to place on the pension-rolls of the Government the name of John W. Porter, late private of Company E, Battalion of Missouri Mounted Volunteers, application numbered eleven thousand nine hundred and fifty-three, for services in the Army of the United States in the establishment of military posts, and tor services on the frontier during the war with Mexico, subject to the limitations and regulations of the pension laws of the United States in pensioning the survivors of the war with Mexico. Such pension to date from January twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 187: granting a pension to Dorothea Ruoff. Chapter 187 25 Stat. 1281 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 187.—

An act granting a pension to Dorothea Ruoff.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dorothea Ruoff.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and is hereby authorized and instructed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Dorothea Ruoff, widow of John Ruoff, late of Company F. Thirty-eighth Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and pay her a pension from and after the passage of this act during widowhood.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 188: granting a pension to Jennie Harris. Chapter 188 25 Stat. 1281 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 188.—

An act granting a pension to Jennie Harris.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jennie Harris.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll of the United States the name of Jennie Harris, daughter of John B. Harris, late private of Company D, Eightieth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one, now deceased, and to pay to her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 189: granting a pension to Martha J. Warren. Chapter 189 25 Stat. 1281 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 189.—

An act granting a pension to Martha J. Warren.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha J. Warren.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1282 on the pension-roll the name of Martha J. Warren, widow of the late Colonel D. Warren, of Company H, Thirteenth Regiment Kentucky Infantry, and pay her at the rate of twelve dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws of the United States.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 190: granting a pension to Miss Emily Romine. Chapter 190 25 Stat. 1282 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 190.—

An act granting a pension to Miss Emily Romine.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emily Romine.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls the name of Miss Emily Romine, helpless daughter of William Romine, of Company C, Thirteenth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, who died in the service of the United States, and that she be paid a pension of eighteen dollars per mouth during life.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 191: granting a pension to William Harper. Chapter 191 25 Stat. 1282 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 191.—

An act granting a pension to William Harper.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Harper.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Harper, dependent father of Joseph T. Harper, late assistant surgeon of the Seventeenth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 192: granting a pension to Mary Von Olnhausen. Chapter 192 25 Stat. 1282 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 192.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Von Olnhausen.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Von Olnhausen.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary Von Olnhausen. of Lexington Massachusetts, late a nurse in the Mansion House Hospital at Alexandria, Virginia, and at other hospitals during the late war of the rebellion, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 193: granting a pension to William L. Wilson. Chapter 193 25 Stat. 1282 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 193.—

An act granting a pension to William L. Wilson.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William L. Wilson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of William L. Wilson, who was a private in Captain Samuel Hollingsworth’s company of mounted volunteers in Colonel Thompson’s regiment Illinois Volunteers, in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 194: granting a pension to John J. Brown. Chapter 194 25 Stat. 1283 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1283

CHAP. 194.—

An act granting a pension to John J. Brown.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John J. Brown.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of John J. Brown, who was a private in Captain Peter Vance’s company of Colonel Leib’s Regiment of Illinois Mounted Riflemen in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 195: granting a pension to Charlotte Ayres. Chapter 195 25 Stat. 1283 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 195.—

An act granting a pension to Charlotte Ayres.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte Ayres.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charlotte Ayers, the dependent mother of Benjamin Ayres, a private soldier of Company I, Fifth Regiment Kansas Cavalry.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 196: to provide increase of pension to James Waters, formerly of Captain Weatherbye’s company of Pennsylvania Militia, war of eighteen hundred and twelve. Chapter 196 25 Stat. 1283 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 196.—

An act to provide increase of pension to James Waters, formerly of Captain Weatherbye’s company of Pennsylvania Militia, war of eighteen hundred and twelve.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Waters.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of James Waters, formerly a member of Captain Weatherbye’s company of Pennsylvania Militia, and who was in the military service in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, to forty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 197: granting a pension to Rebecca D. Vedder. Chapter 197 25 Stat. 1283 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 197.—

An act granting a pension to Rebecca D. Vedder.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rebecca D. Vedder.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Rebecca D. Vedder, stepmother of Edwin H. Vedder. late of Company A, Third Regiment New York Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 198: to place the name of James H. Tolly on the pension-roll. Chapter 198 25 Stat. 1283 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 198.—

An act to place the name of James H. Tolly on the pension-roll.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James H. Tolly.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of James H. Tolly, late private Company L. Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 199: granting a pension to Irving W. Combs. Chapter 199 25 Stat. 1284 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1284

CHAP. 199.—

An act granting a pension to Irving W. Combs.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Irving W. Combs.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Irving W. Combs, late of Company K, Seventy-fourth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, a resident of Des Moines, Iowa, and pay to his legally constituted guardian a pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 200: granting a pension to Mary K. Allen. Chapter 200 25 Stat. 1284 1889-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 200.—

An act granting a pension to Mary K. Allen.

February 22, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary K. Allen.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension-laws, the name of Mary K. Allen, dependent mother of Second Lieutenant Jesse K. Allen, late of the Fifth Infantry of the United States Army, and who was killed in action by the Indians August fifteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight.

Approved, February 22, 1889.

Chap. 209: to increase the pension of Mrs. Matilda Wilkins Emory. Chapter 209 25 Stat. 1284 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 209.—

An act to increase the pension of Mrs. Matilda Wilkins Emory.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Matilda Wilkins Emory.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Matilda Wilkins Emory, widow of the late Brigadier-General William H. Emory. United States Army, and to pay her a pension of fifty dollars per month from the passage of this act, in lieu of the pension she now receives.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 210: to increase the pension of Sterne H. Fowler. Chapter 210 25 Stat. 1284 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 210.—

An act to increase the pension of Sterne H. Fowler.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sterne H. Fowler.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Sterne H. Fowler to sixteen dollars per month, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, in lieu of the pension now paid him.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 211: granting a pension to Elias J. Kenaday. Chapter 211 25 Stat. 1284 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 211.—

An act granting a pension to Elias J. Kenaday.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elias J. Kenaday.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Elias J. Kenaday, in Captain James H. Morgan’s company of Iowa Mounted Volunteers in the war with Mexico, and pay him a pension of eight dollars per month.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 212: granting a pension to Captain Michael Piggott. Chapter 212 25 Stat. 1285 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1285

CHAP. 212.—

An act granting a pension to Captain Michael Piggott.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Michael Piggott.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Michael Piggott, of Quincy, Illinois, late captain of Company F, Sixty-sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 213: to increase the pension of Mrs. Fannie A. Boyd, widow of Captain O. B. Boyd. Chapter 213 25 Stat. 1285 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 213.—

An act to increase the pension of Mrs. Fannie A. Boyd, widow of Captain O. B. Boyd.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fannie A. Boyd.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Fannie A. Boyd, widow of Captain 0. B. Boyd. Eighth United States Cavalry, to forty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension she is now receiving, to date from the passage of this act.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 214: granting a pension to Esther Gould. Chapter 214 25 Stat. 1285 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 214.—

An act granting a pension to Esther Gould.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Esther Gould.

Pension.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 215: granting a pension to Maria Beiser. Chapter 215 25 Stat. 1285 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 215.—

An act granting a pension to Maria Beiser.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria Beiser.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-rolls the name of Maria Beiser, widow of John Beiser, late a private in Company C, One hundred and eighth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, subject to the limitations and restrictions of the pension laws (pension claim numbered two hundred and ninety-five thousand two hundred and seventy-six.)

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 216: increasing the pension to Lyman D. Green. Chapter 216 25 Stat. 1285 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 216.—

An act increasing the pension to Lyman D. Green.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lyman P. Green.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Lyman D. Green, late of Company F, One hundred and forty-eighth Regiment New York Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per month.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 217: to place the name of Charles A. Stockman, of Dundee, Michigan, on the pension-roll. Chapter 217 25 Stat. 1286 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1286

CHAP. 217.—

An act to place the name of Charles A. Stockman, of Dundee, Michigan, on the pension-roll.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles A. Stockman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Charles A. Stockman, of Dundee, Michigan, late a private of Company B. Twenty-eighth Michigan Infantry Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 218: granting a pension to Otho G. Hendrix. Chapter 218 25 Stat. 1286 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 218.—

An act granting a pension to Otho G. Hendrix.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Otho G. Hendrix.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Otho G. Hendrix, late an artificer in Company A, United States Veteran Volunteer Engineers, and pay him a pension, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 219: granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Mary L. Jewell. Chapter 219 25 Stat. 1286 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 219.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Mary L. Jewell.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary L. Jewell.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Mrs. Mary L. Jewell, widow of Marcus Jewell, a soldier in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, from twelve dollars per month to twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 220: granting a pension to Elisha C. Paschal. Chapter 220 25 Stat. 1286 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 220.—

An act granting a pension to Elisha C. Paschal.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elisha C. Paschal.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Elisha C. Paschal, who served in Captain Gunn’s company, from the State of Alabama, Indian war, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 221: granting a pension to Isham T. Howze. Chapter 221 25 Stat. 1286 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 221.—

An act granting a pension to Isham T. Howze.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isham T. Howze.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Isham T. Howze, who served in Captain Gunn’s company, from the State of Alabama, Indian war, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 222: granting a pension to Nona J. Tillery, minor child of Wyatte L. Tillery. Chapter 222 25 Stat. 1287 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1287

CHAP. 222.—

An act granting a pension to Nona J. Tillery, minor child of Wyatte L. Tillery.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nona J. Tillery.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nona J. Tillery, minor child of Wyatte L. Tillery, late a member of Captain J. W. Youngers’ company of Clay Comity Enrolled Missouri Militia.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 223: granting a pension to Thompson D. Hatfield. Chapter 223 25 Stat. 1287 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 223.—

An act granting a pension to Thompson D. Hatfield.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thompson D. Hatfield.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Thompson D. Hatfield, at the rate of twenty-five dollars a month, this sum to be paid only to the legally appointed guardian of said Thompson D. Hatfield, an insane person, for the purpose of his support and maintenance.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 224: granting a pension to Ellen Edwards. Chapter 224 25 Stat. 1287 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 224.—

An act granting a pension to Ellen Edwards.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen Edwards.

Pension.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 225: granting a pension to George W. Dickinson. Chapter 225 25 Stat. 1287 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 225.—

An act granting a pension to George W. Dickinson.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Dickinson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of George W. Dickinson, late a private of Company E, Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 226: granting a pension to Mrs Elvira Parish. Chapter 226 25 Stat. 1287 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 226.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs Elvira Parish.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elvira Parish.

Pension.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 227: granting a pension to Enoch B. Vice. Chapter 227 25 Stat. 1288 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1288

CHAP. 227.—

An act granting a pension to Enoch B. Vice.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Enoch B. Vice.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Enoch B. Vice, late private in Company C. Tenth Kentucky Cavalry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 228: granting a pension to Mrs. Maria C. McPherson. Chapter 228 25 Stat. 1288 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 228.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Maria C. McPherson.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria C. McPherson.

Pension.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 229: granting a pension to Mary Thompson. Chapter 229 25 Stat. 1288 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 229.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Thompson.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Thompson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place the name of Mary Thompson, widow of Cornelius Thompson, late a private in Company D. One hundred and ninety-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll, subject to the rules and regulations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 230: to grant a pension to Joseph Van Arsdel. Chapter 230 25 Stat. 1288 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 230.—

An act to grant a pension to Joseph Van Arsdel.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Van Arsdel.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Joseph Van Arsdel, as dependent father of William C. Van Arsdel, late Twenty-second Battery, Indiana Artillery Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 231: to pension Thomas Davey. Chapter 231 25 Stat. 1288 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 231.—

An act to pension Thomas Davey.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Davey.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Davey, late of Company D. Sixteenth Michigan Volunteers, in the late war for the Union, and to pay him a pension of thirty dollars per month from the date of the passage of this act.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 232: restoring Mary Reynolds, widow of Lewis Reynolds, to the pension-roll. Chapter 232 25 Stat. 1289 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1289

CHAP. 232.—

An act restoring Mary Reynolds, widow of Lewis Reynolds, to the pension-roll.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Reynolds.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mary Reynolds, widow of Lewis Reynolds, late of Company D. Seventh Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 233: for the relief of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company. Chapter 233 25 Stat. 1289 1889-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 233.—

An act for the relief of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company.

February 23, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company.

Claim to be investigated.

That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to investigate the claim of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company, it being for tolls on vessels transporting naval supplies, and to award such sum as he may find equitably due, not to exceed the sum of three thousand seven hundred and forty-two dollars and twenty cents; said award being in full payment of all claims of said company against the

Payment to be in full.

Government, and for the payment of whatever sum the Secretary may award, as aforesaid, appropriation is hereby made, out of the Treasury, payable out of any moneys not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, February 23, 1889.

Chap. 242: for the relief of Thomas Lannigan. Chapter 242 25 Stat. 1289 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 242.—

An act for the relief of Thomas Lannigan.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Lannigan.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Thomas Lannigan the sum of one hundred dollars, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the same being the amount standing to the credit of said Lannigan on the books of the Treasury of the United States, as shown by page nine, House of Representatives Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Sixty-three, first session Forty-ninth Congress.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 243: for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer. Chapter 243 25 Stat. 1289 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 243.—

An act for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Cramer.

Land warrant to issue to heirs of.

That the Commissioner of Pensions be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to issue to the heirs of Jacob Cramer a bounty-land warrant for two hundred acres of land, said warrant to be locatable only on public land subject to private entry, for services rendered by said Jacob Cramer as a lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war; the said Jacob Cramer being entitled thereto pursuant to the resolution of the Continental Congress of September sixteenth, seventeen hundred and seventy-six, and the provisions of the act of July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-two, extended by the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 244: for the relief of J. Harry Adams. Chapter 244 25 Stat. 1290 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1290

CHAP. 244.—

An act for the relief of J. Harry Adams.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. Harry Adams.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to J. Harry Adams of Davidson County Tennessee, the sum of one hundred and eighty-eight dollars and ten cents, the said sum being the amount in full compensation for certain internal-revenue stamps bought and paid for by said J. Harry Adams, to be affixed to certain packages of spirits, which packages were destroyed by lire in a Government bonded warehouse Before the stamps were affixed thereto.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 245: granting a pension to Mary C. Thompson. Chapter 245 25 Stat. 1290 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 245.—

An act granting a pension to Mary C. Thompson.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary C. Thompson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary C. Thompson, widow of the late Doctor Fillmore Thompson, of Hot Springs. Arkansas, who was chief guide to the expedition of General Frederick Steele, during the spring of the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four, undertaken for the purpose of cooperating with General Banks, and who lost his life by reason of exposure in said service, at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 246: granting an increase of pension to Thomas Wynne. Chapter 246 25 Stat. 1290 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 246.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Thomas Wynne.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas Wynne.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Wynne, late a private of Company C, Second Regiment United States Infantry, and to pay him a pension of thirty-five dollars a month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 247: granting a pension to William Fowler. Chapter 247 25 Stat. 1290 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 247.—

An act granting a pension to William Fowler.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Fowler.

Pension.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 248: granting a pension to John Ebert. Chapter 248 25 Stat. 1290 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 248.—

An act granting a pension to John Ebert.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Ebert.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1291 on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Ebert, late a private in Company A, One hundred and fourteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 249: granting a pension to Dorcus Alford. Chapter 249 25 Stat. 1291 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 249.—

An act granting a pension to Dorcus Alford.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dorcus Alford.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Dorcus Alford, of Fulton County. Georgia, widow of James Alford, ensign in the Creek Indian war of eighteen hundred and thirty-six.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 250: granting a pension to Mary A. Long. Chapter 250 25 Stat. 1291 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 250.—

An act granting a pension to Mary A. Long.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary A. Long.

Pension.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 251: for the relief of Julianna Muller. Chapter 251 25 Stat. 1291 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 251.—

An act for the relief of Julianna Muller.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julianna Muller.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is. hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Julianna Muller, widow of Frederick Muller, late a member of Company I, Thirty-fifth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 252: for the relief of Phineas T. Richardson. Chapter 252 25 Stat. 1291 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 252.—

An act for the relief of Phineas T. Richardson.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Phineas T. Richardson.

Back pay, etc., to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Phineas T. Richardson, the pay and emoluments of a second lieutenant from the fourteenth day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to the twenty-seventh day of September, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, less the amount paid him as commissary-sergeant between July fourteenth and July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, he having been commissioned by the governor of Illinois as second lieutenant of Company 1, Ninety-third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and having in good faith served as such for the time mentioned, upon the order of his colonel.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 253: for the relief of William Pfaender. Chapter 253 25 Stat. 1292 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1292

CHAP. 253.—

An act for the relief of William Pfaender.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

William Pfaender.

Payment to.

That the sum of eight hundred and eighty-three dollars and fifty cents be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the reimbursement of William Pfaender, late lieutenant-colonel of the Second Regiment Minnesota Cavalry Volunteers, for the loss of property destroyed by the burning of Government buildings at Fort Ridgely, Minnesota, on the nineteenth day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 254: for the relief of the heirs of George W. Sampson and Benjamin Henricks, of Austin, Texas. Chapter 254 25 Stat. 1292 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 254.—

An act for the relief of the heirs of George W. Sampson and Benjamin Henricks, of Austin, Texas.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Sampson and Benjamin Henricks.

Payment to heirs of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay one thousand dollars to the heirs of George W. Sampson and Benjamin Henricks, of Austin Texas, as compensation for the use of a court-room and offices for the marshal and clerk of the United States district court of the western district of Texas, from the first day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-five to the first day of July eighteen hundred and sixty-six.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 255: for the relief of Hardin County, Kentucky. Chapter 255 25 Stat. 1292 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 255.—

An act for the relief of Hardin County, Kentucky.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Hardin County, Ky.

Refund of revenue tax to.

That the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, is hereby authorized and required, on appeal to him made, to refund and pay back to the county of Hardin, State of Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, any and all money collected from any and all corporations or from any other person or party whatsoever, as internal-revenue taxes on dividends on shares of stock owned by said county in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, to the extent that such taxes were deducted from any dividends due and payable to said county, any statute of limitations to the contrary notwithstanding.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 256: granting a pension to Elizabeth Myers. Chapter 256 25 Stat. 1292 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 256.—

An act granting a pension to Elizabeth Myers.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Myers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth Myers, of Appleton City. Saint Clair County, Missouri, widow of John H. Myers, deceased, late private in Company F, of the Sixtieth Regiment of Missouri Enrolled Militia ; and she shall be paid from and after the passage of this act at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 257: granting a pension to Mary H. Stacy. Chapter 257 25 Stat. 1293 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1293

CHAP. 257.—

An act granting a pension to Mary H. Stacy.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Mary H. Stacy.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roil the name of Mary H. Stacy, widow of Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel M. H. Stacy, late a captain in the Twelfth Regiment United States Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 258: granting a pension to Mary Whitney. Chapter 258 25 Stat. 1293 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 258.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Whitney.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Whitney.

Pension.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 259: granting a pension to Mary Gray. Chapter 259 25 Stat. 1293 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 259.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Gray.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Gray.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Mary Gray, mother of Charles R. Gray, deceased, late a private in Company I, Fifty-first Regiment New York Veteran Volunteers, on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 260: granting a pension to Maria Brasted. Chapter 260 25 Stat. 1293 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 260.—

An act granting a pension to Maria Brasted.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Maria Brasted.

Pension.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 261: granting a pension to George W. Lloyd. Chapter 261 25 Stat. 1293 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 261.—

An act granting a pension to George W. Lloyd.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

George W. Lloyd.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of George W. Lloyd on the pension-roll, subject to the pension laws of the United States, he being a soldier in the late war, in Company D. Tenth Missouri Cavalry.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 262: granting a pension to John Y. Hooper. Chapter 262 25 Stat. 1294 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1294

CHAP. 262.—

An act granting a pension to John Y. Hooper.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

John Y. Hooper.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Y. Hooper, late of Company F, First Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Cavalry, and who is now an inmate of the hospital for the insane at Saint Peter, in the State of Minnesota, and that the pension allowed him be paid to his legally constituted guardian.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 263: granting a pension to John H. Starr. Chapter 263 25 Stat. 1294 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 263.—

An act granting a pension to John H. Starr.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

John H. Starr.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of John H. Starr, who was a private in Captain William C. Rall’s company of Illinois Mounted Volunteers tn Colonel Thompson’s regiment, in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 264: granting a pension to James Metcalf. Chapter 264 25 Stat. 1294 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 264.—

An act granting a pension to James Metcalf.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

James Metcalf.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of James Metcalf, father of James A. Met-calf, late of Company E, Second New York Cavalry Volunteers

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 265: granting a pension to Margaret M. Nugent. Chapter 265 25 Stat. 1294 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 265.—

An act granting a pension to Margaret M. Nugent.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret M. Nugent.

Pension,

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Margaret M. Nugent, foster-mother of Patrick J. Hayes, late of Company G, One hundred and fifty-first Regiment New York Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 266: granting a pension to Annie Balser. Chapter 266 25 Stat. 1294 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 266.—

An act granting a pension to Annie Balser.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Annie Balser.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place upon the pension-roll, at eighteen dollars per month, the name of Annie Balser, the helpless and invalid daughter of William Balser, late a member of Company F, Nineteenth Wisconsin Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, and pay the same to her legally constituted guardian.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 267: granting a pension to Ester Gaven. Chapter 267 25 Stat. 1295 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1295

CHAP. 267.—

An act granting a pension to Ester Gaven.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Ester Gaven.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Ester Gaven, mother of Bernard Gaven, late private in Company D. Seventy-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 268: for the relief of Catharine Mutz. Chapter 268 25 Stat. 1295 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 268.—

An act for the relief of Catharine Mutz.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Mutz.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Catharine Mutz, widow of Max Mutz, late of Company H, Sixth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 269: for the relief of Benjamine E. Snyder. Chapter 269 25 Stat. 1295 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 269.—

An act for the relief of Benjamine E. Snyder.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamine E. Snyder.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Benjamine E. Snyder, late of Company L, Fifth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 270: granting an increase of pension to Stephen L. Kearney. Chapter 270 25 Stat. 1295 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 270.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Stephen L. Kearney.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Stephen L. Kearney.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Stephen L. Kearney, late a first lieutenant of the Third Regiment of Colored Troops in the service of the United States, on the pension-roll of the United States at the rate of twelve dollars and twenty-five cents per month, in lieu of the pension of eight dollars per month he is now receiving under certificate numbered thirteen thousand and twenty-six as a Mexican veteran under act approved

Vol. 34. p. 371.

January twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. This act shall be in force from its passage.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 271: granting an increase of pension to Leonard Schaefer. Chapter 271 25 Stat. 1295 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 271.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Leonard Schaefer.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Leonard Schaefer.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension-laws, the name of Leonard Schaefer, late a private in Company C, Twenty-fifth Regiment Connecticut Infantry Volunteers, and pay him a pension for rheumatism, in addition to the pension now received for wound of abdomen.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 272: granting an increase of pension to Patrick Geraghty. Chapter 272 25 Stat. 1296 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1296

CHAP. 272.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Patrick Geraghty.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Patrick Geraghty.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Patrick Geraghty, late a private of Company G. Fourth Regiment United States Cavalry, at the rate of eight dollars per month, in lieu of the pension now received by him.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 273: to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to place the name of Cara Curtis on the pension-roll. Chapter 273 25 Stat. 1296 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 273.—

An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to place the name of Cara Curtis on the pension-roll.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Cara Curtis.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Cara Curtis, daughter of Major-General Samuel R. Curtis, and pay her a pension of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, February 25, 1889.

Chap. 274: granting a pension to J. D. Haworth. Chapter 274 25 Stat. 1296 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 274.—

An act granting a pension to J. D. Haworth.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

J. D. Haworth.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of J. D. Haworth, late a member of Company H, Thirty-third Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and who was transferred on account of disability to Company H, Twenty-first Veteran Reserve Corps,

Received by the President February 13, 1889

Chap. 275: granting a pension to Louisa Rogers. Chapter 275 25 Stat. 1296 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 275.—

An act granting a pension to Louisa Rogers.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Louisa Rogers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Louisa Rogers on the pension-roll and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month, she being the housekeeper and dependent daughter of Charles T. Bell, who was late captain in Company D, one hundred and thirty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers.

Received by the President February 13, 1889.

Chap. 276: granting a pension to Christian Sanders. Chapter 276 25 Stat. 1297 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1297

CHAP. 276.—

An act granting a pension to Christian Sanders.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Christian Sanders.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of’ Christian Sanders, late a private of Company D, Seventy-ninth Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia, subject to the limitations and regulations of the pension laws.

Received by the President February 13, 1889.

Chap. 277: for the relief of James T. Teeple. Chapter 277 25 Stat. 1297 1889-02-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 277.—

An act for the relief of James T. Teeple.

February 25, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

James T. Teeple.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, directed and authorized to place upon the pension-roll, the name of James T. Teeple, late of Company A, Seventh Michigan Volunteers, at the rate of forty dollars per month.

Received by the President February 13, 1889.

Chap. 281: for the relief of Emily Cross. Chapter 281 25 Stat. 1297 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 281.—

An act for the relief of Emily Cross.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Emily Cross.

Pension.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 282: to increase the pension of Harlan E. King. Chapter 282 25 Stat. 1297 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 282.—

An act to increase the pension of Harlan E. King.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Harlan E. King.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior lie, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Harlan E. King, late private in Company C, Thirty-sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, a pension of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension which he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 283: granting a pension to Alexander M. Boatright. Chapter 283 25 Stat. 1298 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1298

CHAP. 283.—

An act granting a pension to Alexander M. Boatright.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Alexander M. Boat-right.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-rolls the name of Alexander M. Boatright, late of Captain Houston’s company. Colonel Sanfords volunteers, Illinois militia, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 284: granting a pension to Nancy Hamilton. Chapter 284 25 Stat. 1298 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 284.—

An act granting a pension to Nancy Hamilton.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy Hamilton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore to the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nancy Hamilton, widow of David Hamilton, late of Company K, Fourteenth Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 285: granting a pension to Charles G. Sanders. Chapter 285 25 Stat. 1298 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 285.—

An act granting a pension to Charles G. Sanders.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Charles G. Sanders.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the rules and regulations of the Pension Department, the name of Charles G. Sanders, late private in Company H. Twenty-second Illinois Infantry.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 286: granting a pension to Charles Schuler. Chapter 286 25 Stat. 1298 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 286.—

An act granting a pension to Charles Schuler.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Schuler.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and he hereby is, directed to place upon the pension-roll, at eighteen dollars per month, the name of Charles Schuler, late a member of Company K, Fourth Minnesota Infantry, he being mentally and physically incapacitated, subject to the provisions of the pension laws, and pay the same to his lawfully constituted guardian.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 287: granting an increase of pension to William H. Koch. Chapter 287 25 Stat. 1298 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 287.—

An act granting an increase of pension to William H. Koch.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Koch.

Pension increased.

That the pension of William H. Koch, late a sergeant of Company E. One hundred and twenty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, be, and the same is hereby, increased to fifty dollars per month, on account of wounds received in the line of duty-while a volunteer in said war.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 288: increasing the pension of Permelia Smith. Chapter 288 25 Stat. 1299 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1299

CHAP. 288.—

An act increasing the pension of Permelia Smith.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Permelia Smith.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Permelia Smith, widow of William M. Smith, a private in T. W. Armstrong’s company, Twenty-fourth Regiment United States Infantry, in the war of eighteen hundred and twelve, a pension of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension of twelve dollars per month as now allowed her by law.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 289: for die relief of Milo McCrillis. Chapter 289 25 Stat. 1299 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 289.—

An act for die relief of Milo McCrillis.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Milo McCrillis.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Milo McCrillis, late postmaster at Weaver’s Cornel’s, Huron County, Ohio, the sum of seventy-five dollars and seventy-six cents, the same being for postage-stamps, postal-cards, and stamped envelopes feloniously taken by burglars from the office of said postmaster, March first, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, without any fault or negligence on his part.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 290: for the relief of J. Edwin Pilcher. Chapter 290 25 Stat. 1299 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 290.—

An act for the relief of J. Edwin Pilcher.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

J. Edwin Pilcher.

Payment to redemption of Texas currency.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay to J. Edwin Pilcher, of Louisville, Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of nine hundred and five dollars, it being the amount of one bond of one hundred dollars, and eight hundred and five dollars in paper money of the Republic of Texas: Provided, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall find that said

Provisos.

To be within class heretofore paid.

To be genuine.

Pilcher’s claims are within the class of claims heretofore paid by the United States out of the Texas indemnity fund: And provided, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be satisfied that said bond and money are genuine: And provided, That the said Pilcher shall first

Surrender.

surrender said securities to the Secretary of the Treasury.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 291: granting a pension to John Fagan. Chapter 291 25 Stat. 1299 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 291.—

An act granting a pension to John Fagan.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

John Fagan.

Pension.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 292: granting a pension to Ann E. Cooney. Chapter 292 25 Stat. 1300 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1300

CHAP. 292.—

An act granting a pension to Ann E. Cooney.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Ann E. Cooney.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ann E. Cooney, a volunteer Army nurse during’ the late rebellion, and pay her, during life, a pension of twenty-five dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act,

Vol. 84, p. 852.

in lieu of the pension now received by her.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 293: granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Heap Nicholson. Chapter 293 25 Stat. 1300 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 293.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Heap Nicholson.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Heap Nicholson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Heap Nicholson, widow of James W. A. Nicholson, late rear-admiral (retired) of the United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month from the date of the passage of this act.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 294: granting a pension to Frances H. Plummer. Chapter 294 25 Stat. 1300 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 294.—

An act granting a pension to Frances H. Plummer.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Frances H. Plummer.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws, the name of Frances H. Plummer, widow of Brigadier-General Joseph B. Plummer, United States Army, and to pay her a pension of seventy-live dollars a month, in lieu of the pension she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 295: granting a pension to Mary Calvert Truxtun. Chapter 295 25 Stat. 1300 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 295.—

An act granting a pension to Mary Calvert Truxtun.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Calvert Truxton.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Calvert Truxtun. widow of the late Commodore William T. Truxtun. of the United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month; said pension to be in lieu of her present pension,

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 296: granting a pension to John B. Covert. Chapter 296 25 Stat. 1300 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 296.—

An act granting a pension to John B. Covert.

February 26, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slides of America in Congress assembled,

John B. Covert.

Pension.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 297: granting a pension to Charlotte T. Alderman. Chapter 297 25 Stat. 1301 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1301

CHAP. 297.—

An act granting a pension to Charlotte T. Alderman.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte T. Alderman.

Pension.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 298: granting a pension to Margaret A. Hillard. Chapter 298 25 Stat. 1301 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 298.—

An act granting a pension to Margaret A. Hillard.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret A. Hillard.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to ¡dace on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Margaret A. Hillard, widow of Frank S. Hillard, late a lieutenant in the Seventh United States Colored Troops.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 299: granting a pension to Mary P. Myers. Chapter 299 25 Stat. 1301 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 299.—

An act granting a pension to Mary P. Myers.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary P. Myers.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary P. Myers, widow of David Myers, late a private in Captain Whitmore’s company, Colonel Goodwin’s regiment of mounted volunteers, in Florida war.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 300: granting a pension to Mrs. Nancy Smith. Chapter 300 25 Stat. 1301 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 300.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Nancy Smith.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy Smith.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Nancy Smith, daughter of the late Major Charles Fuller, of the Fourth Infantry Regiment United States Army, and pay her at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 301: granting an increase of pension to Abby J. Slocum. Chapter 301 25 Stat. 1301 1889-02-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 301.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Abby J. Slocum.

February 26, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Abby J. Slocum.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Abby J. Slocum, widow of John S. Slocum, late Colonel of the Second Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, on the pension-roll at the rate of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the rate of pension she now receives.

Approved, February 26, 1889.

Chap. 303: granting a pension to Irene Rucker Sheridan, widow of General P. H. Sheridan. Chapter 303 25 Stat. 1302 1889-02-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1302

CHAP. 303.—

An act granting a pension to Irene Rucker Sheridan, widow of General P. H. Sheridan.

February 27, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Irene Rucker Sheridan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior he. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Irene Rucker Sheridan, widow of Philip H. Sheridan, late General of the Army of the United States, and pay her at the rate of two thousand five hundred dollars per year, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, February 27, 1889.

Chap. 304: granting a pension to Hannah McKee. Chapter 304 25 Stat. 1302 1889-02-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 304.—

An act granting a pension to Hannah McKee.

February 28, 1889

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hannah McKee.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Hannah McKee, mother of John H. McKee, late of Company F, Twelfth Regiment Indiana Volunteers; Joseph A. McKee, late of Company I, Fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; George B. McKee, late of Battery A, Fourth United States Artillery; Ossian H. McKee, late of Company D, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at the rate of thirty dollars per mouth.

Received by the President February 16, 1889.

Chap. 305: granting a pension to William Logan. Chapter 305 25 Stat. 1302 1889-02-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 305.—

An act granting a pension to William Logan.

February 28, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Logan.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Logan, late a teamster in the Quartermaster’s Department. United States Army, with the same rate of pension to which a private soldier would be entitled for like disabilities.

Received by the President February 16, 1889.

Chap. 306: granting a pension to W. B. Green. Chapter 306 25 Stat. 1302 1889-02-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 306.—

An act granting a pension to W. B. Green.

February 28, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W.B. Green.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the 1303 pension laws, the name of W. B. Green, acting assistant surgeon United States Army.

Received by the President February 16, 1889.

Chap. 307: granting a pension to George H. Burgess. Chapter 307 25 Stat. 1303 1889-02-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 307.—

An act granting a pension to George H. Burgess.

February 28, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George H. Burgess.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George H. Burgess, late corporal in Company H, Twenty-sixth Connecticut Volunteers,, the pension to be payable to the legally constituted guardian of said Burgess.

Received by the President February 16, 1889.

Chap. 334: granting a pension to Anna Slater. Chapter 334 25 Stat. 1303 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 334.—

An act granting a pension to Anna Slater.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna Slater.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Anna Slater, a volunteer nurse in the late war. giving her, during life, the sum of twelve dollars a month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 335: granting a pension to Mary J. Byrd. Chapter 335 25 Stat. 1303 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 335.—

An act granting a pension to Mary J. Byrd.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary J. Byrd.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the pension laws, the name of Mary J. Byrd, widow of Solomon G. Byrd, late of Company B, Forty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 336: granting a pension to Susan P. Murdock. Chapter 336 25 Stat. 1303 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 336.—

An act granting a pension to Susan P. Murdock.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susan P. Murdock.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Susan P. Murdock, mother of Washington Murdock. late a member of Company G, Thirtieth Regiment of Iowa Volunteer-Infantry.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 337: granting a pension to James M. Frost. Chapter 337 25 Stat. 1304 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1304

CHAP. 337.—

An act granting a pension to James M. Frost.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James M. Frost.

Pension.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 338: granting a pension to John Corr. Chapter 338 25 Stat. 1304 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 338.—

An act granting a pension to John Corr.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Corr.

Pension.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 339: granting a pension to Theresia Fichter. Chapter 339 25 Stat. 1304 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 339.—

An act granting a pension to Theresia Fichter.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theresia Fichter.

Pension.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 340: granting a pension to Charles S. Hamilton. Chapter 340 25 Stat. 1304 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 340.—

An act granting a pension to Charles S. Hamilton.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles S. Hamilton.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles S. Hamilton, late a major-general in the Army of the United States, and pay hint a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 341: granting a [tension to Mary B. McVean. Chapter 341 25 Stat. 1304 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 341.—

An act granting a [tension to Mary B. McVean.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary B. McVean.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations or the Session laws, the name of Mary B. McVean, widow of Donald C. McVean, late captain First Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 342: granting a pension to Ellen B. Farr. Chapter 342 25 Stat. 1305 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1305

CHAP. 342.—

An act granting a pension to Ellen B. Farr.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ellen B. Farr.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior he. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Ellen B, Farr, widow of Evarts W. Farr, late major of the Eleventh New Hampshire Volunteers, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 343: granting an increase of pension to Samuel J. Murphy, of Marengo, Iowa. Chapter 343 25 Stat. 1305 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 343.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Samuel J. Murphy, of Marengo, Iowa.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel J. Murphy.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Samuel J. Murphy, late a private in Company D, Thirty-seventh Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry, a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month, in lieu of that which he now receives, to take effect from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 344: for the relief of Mrs Mary T. Duncan. Chapter 344 25 Stat. 1305 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 344.—

An act for the relief of Mrs Mary T. Duncan.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary T. Duncan.

Payment to trustee of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to Blanton Duncan, trustee of Mrs Mary T. Duncan, of Louisville. Kentucky, the sum of eight thousand one hundred and seventy-six dollars and five cents, for the use and occupation of her property during the war and for moneys covered into the Treasury of the United States from rents of property belonging to the said Mrs Duncan which were seized and held by the United States Government.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 345: for the relief of Doctor David Bell. Chapter 345 25 Stat. 1305 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 345.—

An act for the relief of Doctor David Bell.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Bell

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to Doctor David Bell, of Limestone Cove. Uncioi, County, Tennessee, the pay of an assistant surgeon in the United States Army, from the fifteenth day of May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to the first day of January eighteen hundred and sixty-five; he having dis-charged the duties as such surgeon by the request and direction of the colonel of said regiment and General Gillem, commander of the brigade in which said regiment belonged. His services were required on account of an unusual amount of sickness in said regiment.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 346: for the relief of Sterling H. Tucker and others. Chapter 346 25 Stat. 1305 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 346.—

An act for the relief of Sterling H. Tucker and others.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James W. Demby.

Sureties on bond of, released.

That Sterling H. Tucker. William P. Grace. Elhanon J. Searle, Josiah H. Demby. Samuel Bard, and William G. Pennington, or their estates, be, and 1306 they and each of them are hereby, released from any and all liability as the sureties upon the official bond of James W. Demby, formerly pension agent, the said release to take effect upon the payment of the legal costs heretofore accrued in the prosecution of said claim by the

Proviso.

Rights against principal retained.

United States: Provided, That all the rights and remedies of the Government on said bond as against said James W. Demby shall in no manner be affected hereby, but remain in full force and effect in law.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 347: for the relief of John Farley. Chapter 347 25 Stat. 1306 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 347.—

An act for the relief of John Farley.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Farley.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John Farley, of Madison County, Kentucky, the sum of one hundred and eighteen dollars and twenty-eight cents, which shall be in full of the amount due him for commissary supplies furnished the Army of the United States in eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 348: for the relief of H. L. Newman. Chapter 348 25 Stat. 1306 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 348.—

An act for the relief of H. L. Newman.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H. L. Newman.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to pay, out of any money that may hereafter be appropriated for the use and benefit of the Arapaho and Kiowa Indians, to H. L. Newman the sum of three thousand four hundred and fifty dollars, which sum shall be in full satisfaction for claims against said Indians for property destroyed.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 349: for the relief of Alfred Breuer. Chapter 349 25 Stat. 1306 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 349.—

An act for the relief of Alfred Breuer.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfred Breuer.

Charge of desertion removed.

That the Secretary of the Navy be. and he hereby is. authorized and directed to remove from the records the charge of desertion against Alfred Breuer, late of the United States Marine Corps: and thereupon the said Alfred Breuer shall be restored to all rights and privileges as fully as if said charge of desertion had never existed.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 350: for the relief of J. M. Hogan. Chapter 350 25 Stat. 1306 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 350.—

An act for the relief of J. M. Hogan.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. M. Hogan.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay the claim of J. M. Hogan, of Stockton, in the State of California, for loss of property in consequence of depredations committed by Snake or Shoshone Indians in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-one, while en route through the Territory of Utah to the State of California; and that the sum of six thousand six hundred dollars be. and the same is hereby, appropriated to pay the said claim of the said J. M. Hogan; said claim having been fully examined into by the Indian Bureau of 1307 the Interior Department, under rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the Secretary of the Interior, with the recommendation for an allowance in the amount hereby appropriated; said claim having been duly reported to Congress, in pursuance to law, by the Secretary of the interior.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 351: for the relief of George B. Hansell. Chapter 351 25 Stat. 1307 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 351.—

An act for the relief of George B. Hansell.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George B. Hansell.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to George B. Hansell, of Washington, District of Columbia, the sum of three hundred and seventy-three dollars, or so much thereof as he may find to be required to pay the necessary and actual traveling expenses incurred by him in traveling from Sitka, Alaska, to Washington, District of Columbia, after his discharge from the United States Revenue Marine Service, in eighteen hundred and seventy; and that the said sum of three hundred and seventy-three dollars, or so much thereof as shall be necessary, be appropriated for the purposes of this act.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 352: for the relief of William. F. C, Nindemann, formerly a sea-man in the Navy. Chapter 352 25 Stat. 1307 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 352.—

An act for the relief of William. F. C, Nindemann, formerly a sea-man in the Navy.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William F. C. Nindemann.

Payment to.

That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury of the United States be, and they are hereby, authorized and required to readjust the accounts of William F. C. Nindemann, formerly a seaman in the Navy of the United States, serving on board the Arctic exploring Steamer Jeannette, and to pay to him, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the difference between the pay of a seaman and the pay of a carpenter in the Navy from the twenty-ninth day of June, eighteen hundred and seventy-nine, to the first day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-three.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 353: to amend an act entitled “An act for the relief of the widow and orphan children of Colonel William R, McKee, late of Lexington, Kentucky.” Chapter 353 25 Stat. 1307 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 353.—

An act to amend an act entitled “An act for the relief of the widow and orphan children of Colonel William R, McKee, late of Lexington, Kentucky.”

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William R. McKee.

New certificates for quarter sections of public lands to children of.

Vol. 10, p. 745.

That the Commissioner of the General Land Office, to carry into effect the grant of one-quarter section each to the orphan children of Colonel William R. McKee, made in the second section of said act, be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to issue to the surviving children and grand children of said McKee, or the owners and holders thereof, other certificates for those they now hold, issued by authority of said act, which new certificates they may enter and locate for themselves upon any lands in satisfaction of said grant of the class described in the act to which this is an amendment.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 354: to provide for the payment of F. H. Bates as military instructor at Washington High School, District of Columbia. Chapter 354 25 Stat. 1308 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1308

CHAP. 354.—

An act to provide for the payment of F. H. Bates as military instructor at Washington High School, District of Columbia.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

F. H. Bates.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized and directed to pay to F. H. Bates the sum of three hundred dollars, in full for his services as military instructor at the Washington High School in the District of Columbia, for the school term ending in June, eighteen hundred and eighty-four. one-half of said sum to be paid from the funds of the District of Columbia and the other from the Treasury of the United States.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 355: increase the pension of Mrs. Sue B. Johnson. Chapter 355 25 Stat. 1308 1889-03-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 355.—

An act increase the pension of Mrs. Sue B. Johnson.

March 1, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sue B. Johnson.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to in-crease the pension of Mrs. Sue B. Johnson, widow of Gilbert M. L. Johnson, late colonel of the Thirteenth Regiment of Indiana Cavalry and brigadier-general by brevet, to the sum of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, March 1, 1889.

Chap. 426: for the relief of Henry M. Rector. Chapter 426 25 Stat. 1308 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 426.—

An act for the relief of Henry M. Rector.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry M. Rector.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Henry M. Rector the sum of three hundred and ninety-nine dollars and ninety-one cents, out of any moneys in the Treasury not other-wise appropriated, the same being the amount standing to the credit of said Rector on the books of the Treasury of the United States, as shown by page one hundred and sixty-two, Executive Document Number Three Hundred and Sixty-three, first session, Forty-ninth Congress.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 427: for the relief of the legal representatives of H. Corths, deceased. Chapter 427 25 Stat. 1308 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 427.—

An act for the relief of the legal representatives of H. Corths, deceased.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H. Corths.

Claim of legal representatives to be exam hied.

That the claim of the legal representatives of H. Corths, deceased, and late of Ballard County, State of Kentucky, for quartermaster’s stores and commissary supplies, alleged to have been taken and used by the United States Army during the late war, from the farm of said Corths, in Ballard County, Kentucky, be referred to the Quartermaster-General. who shall investigate the justice and legality of said claim and report the amount and value of said stores and supplies taken and used by the Army of the United States.; and that the quartermaster general also report upon the question of loyalty of said claimants

Report.

and that he report all the facts and evidence for the consideration of Congress.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 428: for the relief of Chambers and Brown. Chapter 428 25 Stat. 1309 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1309

CHAP. 428.—

An act for the relief of Chambers and Brown.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chambers and Brown.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to Henry Chambers and George G. Brown, partners, trading and doing business under the name, firm, and style of Chambers and Brown, on the fourteenth day of August, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, at two hundred and ninety-nine West Main street, Louisville. Kentucky, two hundred and seventy dollars, being the amount overpaid by them for special licenses in the year eighteen hundred and seventy-four.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 429: for the relief of Thomas Mathews and others. Chapter 429 25 Stat. 1309 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 429.—

An act for the relief of Thomas Mathews and others.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Importers, Oswego, N, Y.

Claim of certain, to be investigated.

Names.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to investigate the claims of Thomas Mathews, for the sum of fifty-four dollars and eighty cents; H. A. Crane, for the sum of thirty-seven dollars and eighty cents; William McChesney, for the sum of twenty dollars and twenty cents; John K. Post and Company, for the sum of three hundred and twenty-four dollars and twenty cents; E. W. Rathburn and Company, for the sum of five hundred and eighty-five dollar’s and twenty cents; Irwin Sloan, for the of six hundred and eleven dollars and forty cents; C. C. Morton, for the sum of one hundred and three dollars and twenty cents; Charles H. Getman, for the sum of one hundred and fifteen dollars and twenty cents; Edward Monen, for the sum of one hundred and twenty-four dollars and sixty cents; Smith Murdock and Company for the sum of one hundred and seven dollars and sixty cents; Daniel L. Couch, for the sum of one hundred and forty-two dollars and eighty cents; Failing and Pratt, for the sum of seventy-one dollars and forty cents; Failing and Rundell, for the sum of forty-five dollars and sixty cents; L. A. Card, for the sum of seventy-five dollars and twenty cents; E. L. and 8. Thornton, for the sum of thirty-five dollars and eighty cents; Paige, Fairchild and Company, for the sum of sixty-four dollars; D. P. Fairchild, fur the sum of fifty-five dollars and twenty cents; O. M. Bond and Company, for the sum of forty-nine dollars and twenty cents; J. P. Wetmore, for the sum of thirty-two dollars: Ross and Company, for the sum of seventy-two dollars and sixty cents; Bond and Jenkins, for the sum of twenty-three dollars and twenty cents; Crane. Belden and Company, for the sum of forty-six dollars and twenty cents; Bond Kin-yon and Company, for the sum of eight dollars and forty cents; Kin-yon, Wright and Company, for the sum of forty-one dollars and eighty cents; Charles O’Harra, for the sum of ten dollars and forty cents; Page and Company, for the sum of seven dollars and twenty cents; Hegemon and Murdock, for the sum of thirty-five dollars and sixty cents; Cheeney, Ames and Company, for the sum of ten donax’s and eighty cents, now or formerly importers in the customs district of Oswego, New York, being the several amounts of fees alleged to have been unlawfully collected of them respectively, by collectors of customs at the port of Oswego. New York, from the first day of April eighteen hundred and seventy-three, to the thirty-first day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, inclusive, under section twenty-six hundred and fifty-four of the Revised Statutes of the United States

R. S., sec. 2654, p. 624 Payment.

Report.

(Second edition): and in case he shall be satisfied that such claims or any part or parts thereof, were unlawfully collected, he shall refund 1310 the same to the said firms or parties, or their legal representatives, out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated. .

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 430: or the relief of the estate of J. J. Pulliam, deceased. Chapter 430 25 Stat. 1310 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 430.—

An act or the relief of the estate of J. J. Pulliam, deceased.

March 2, 1889

. Whereas under the provisions of the act of June sixteenth, eighteen

Preamble.

Vol. 22, p. 689.

hundred and sixty-four, certain claims were allowed and reported to Congress by the proper accounting officers of the Treasury Department. in eighteen hundred and eighty-two, for payment, including the claim of J. J. Pulliam’s estate, for wood supplied to the Quarter-master’s Department of the United States Army; and Whereas there was a mistake in the amount that should have been reported in favor of said Pulliam’s estate, as appears by the report of the committee to whom said bill was referred, made before the passage thereof: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. J. Pulliam.

That the proper ac-counting officers of the Treasury Department be. and they are hereby,

Claim of estate of, to be re-examined.

authorized and directed to re-examine and settle the claim of the estate of J. J. Pulliam, deceased, late of Fayette County, State of Tennessee, for wood taken by the United States forces during the late war, from one hundred and twenty-five acres of land located near the village of La Grange, in said State; and the Secretary of the

Payment.

Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum that may be

Proviso.

found due said estate, first deducting any sum heretofore paid: Provided,

Limit.

That the amount shall not exceed four thousand one hundred and sixty-seven dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 431: for the relief of Mary A. Howse, and Lula H. Howse. Chapter 431 25 Stat. 1310 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 431.—

An act for the relief of Mary A. Howse, and Lula H. Howse.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John C. Howse.

Payment to lien’s at law of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay to Mary Alice Howse, and Lula H. Howse, heirs at law of John C. Howse, deceased, late of Rutherford County, Tennessee, ten thousand nine hundred and seventy-five dollars, being the amount allowed by the Quartermaster-General for quartermaster’s stores taken and used by the Army.

Sec. 2. That the said payment of ten thousand nine hundred and

To be in full.

seventy-five dollars shall be a full and complete settlement of all claims against the United States, of every kind and character, arising out of the appropriation and use by the Army of supplies or stores from said claimants.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 432: for the relief of the heirs of John H. Newman, deceased. Chapter 432 25 Stat. 1310 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 432.—

An act for the relief of the heirs of John H. Newman, deceased.

March 2, 1889

. Whereas, it appears of record that at its December term, eighteen

Preamble.

hundred and seventy-four, the Court of Claims in the case of John H. Newman versus the United States, numbered thirty-one hundred and sixty-two, rendered a judgment in favor of the said Newman for the proceeds of fifty bales of cotton, valued at one hundred and seventy-seven dollars and fifty-five cents per bale, when under the 1311 proof the court adjudged that the claimant was entitled to the proceeds of two hundred and thirty bales: Therefore. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That the Secretary

John H. Newman.

Payment to heirs of.

of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to the legal representatives of John H. Newman, deceased, late of the county of Warren, in the State of Mississippi, the sum of thirty-two thousand six hundred and seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents; balance due on account of captured cotton, as shown by the opinion of the court in rendering said judgment; and that said amount be paid out of the proceeds of captured and abandoned property now in the Treasury: Provided, That a greater amount of money shall not

Proviso.

be paid in satisfaction of this claim than the amount received and

To receive no more than proceeds of cot-ton.

paid into the treasury as the net proceeds of the sale of the cotton alleged to have been taken.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 433: for the relief of S. Dillinger and Sons. Chapter 433 25 Stat. 1311 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 433.—

An act for the relief of S. Dillinger and Sons.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

S. Dillinger & Sons.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay to S. Dillinger and Sons, of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three hundred and ninety-six dollars and ninety cents; the same being money paid for stamps for distilled spirits on the seventeenth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, which said spirits were destroyed by fire on the same day, before said stamps were received at the distillery.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 434: for the relief of Hudson G Lamkin Chapter 434 25 Stat. 1311 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 434.—

An act for the relief of Hudson G Lamkin

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hudson G. Lamkin.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to Hudson G Lamkin, of Dearborn. County, Indiana late a private in Company D, Third Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars, for a horse belonging to him and lost in the service of the United States in the late war.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 435: for the relief of Rev. William Gregston. Chapter 435 25 Stat. 1311 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 435.—

An act for the relief of Rev. William Gregston.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Gregston.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Reverend William Gregston, of Caldwell County Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, being for a horse taken from him by the Army of the United States during the late war.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 436: correcting the military history of Robert McNutt. Chapter 436 25 Stat. 1312 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1312

CHAP. 436.—

An act correcting the military history of Robert McNutt.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert McNutt.

Military record corrected.

That the Secretary of War be authorized and directed to so correct the military history of Robert McNutt, late an assistant surgeon in the Thirty-eighth Regiment of Iowa Volunteers, as to relieve him from the sentence of a court-martial, dated September eighteenth, eighteen hundred

Proviso.

Pension.

and sixty-four: Provided, That such correction shall give him no claim for pay or allowance except the right to a pension, to be established according to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 437: for the relief of the widow of Arno Voss. Chapter 437 25 Stat. 1312 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 437.—

An act for the relief of the widow of Arno Voss.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arno Voss.

Payment to widow of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to audit the account of Colonel Arno Voss’ for six hundred and seven dollars, and pay the same out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 438: for the relief of the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary and High School, Virginia. Chapter 438 25 Stat. 1312 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 438.—

An act for the relief of the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary and High School, Virginia.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary and High School, Virginia.

Payment to.

That there be, and is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twenty thousand dollars, to be paid to the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary and High School, in Virginia, that amount having been found due them by the Court of Claims.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 439: for the relief of W. H. Boyd. Chapter 439 25 Stat. 1312 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 439.—

An act for the relief of W. H. Boyd.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W. H. Boyd.

Back pay to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to W. H. Boyd, late a commissioned captain of the Eleventh Regiment of United States Colored Troops, the full pay and allowances of a captain, from March fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to October twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, less any moneys that may have been paid him by the United States for services rendered during that time.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 440: for the relief of William H. Tabarrah. Chapter 440 25 Stat. 1312 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 440.—

An act for the relief of William H. Tabarrah.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William H. Tabarrah.

Military record corrected.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to correct the record of William H. Tabarrah, late a sergeant in Company F. Ninety-sixth Regiment New York Volunteers, so that the same shall show him to have been discharged for gunshot wound of right thigh received in action, instead of the record now made.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 441: for the relief of Hayem and Taylor. Chapter 441 25 Stat. 1313 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1313

CHAP. 441.—

An act for the relief of Hayem and Taylor.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hayem and Taylor.

Lands in Louisiana conveyed to.

That all the right, title, claim, and interest of the United States to certain tracts of land in the parish of Iberia, in the State of Louisiana, and described as a tract of land near the town of New Iberia, in said State, and further described in the official maps of the General Land Office of the United States as section thirteen, township eleven south, range six east, late southwest district of Louisiana, containing two hundred and twenty-one eighty-three hundredths acres, be. and the same is hereby, granted and conveyed to Hayem and Taylor, successors of Hayem, Taylor, and De Blanc, their successors, transferees, vendees, and assignees: Provided, That this shall have the effect only of a

Proviso.

quit-claim of all the right, title, and interest of the United States therein, not to effect any valid adverse right or title to said land, nor

Adverse title not affected.

create any liability on the part of the United States.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 442: for the relief of Faran and McLean. Chapter 442 25 Stat. 1313 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 442.—

An act for the relief of Faran and McLean.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Faran and McLean.

Claim to be reconsidered.

That the Commissioner of Internal Revenue be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to reopen and reconsider the claim of Faran and McLean for the refunding of certain taxes alleged to have been improperly and illegally assessed and collected, namely, for the amount of two thousand two hundred and sixty dollars, as claimed by them in the papers now on file in the Treasury Department; and if, upon reopening and reconsidering said claim, said Commissioner shall find said taxes, or any part of the same, to have been illegally or improperly assessed and collected from said claimants, it is hereby made his duty to audit and ascertain the amount of taxes so illegally and improperly collected from said claimants, deducting, however, any legal unpaid taxes which claimants should have paid and did not, if any there shall be, under section one hundred and three of the act of June thirtieth eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled “An act to provide internal

Vol. 13, p. 275.

revenue to support the Government, to pay interest on the public debt, and for other purposes;” and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and required to pay, out of any moneys in the

Payment of amount due.

Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the amount of taxes so found by said Commissioner of Internal Revenue as aforesaid to have been illegally and improperly assessed and collected to the said Faran and McLean.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 443: for the relief of John R. Wood, John T. Ballard, and John T. Belew. Chapter 443 25 Stat. 1313 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 443.—

An act for the relief of John R. Wood, John T. Ballard, and John T. Belew.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John R. Wood, John T. Ballard, and John T. Belew.

Relieved from payment of tax. etc.

That John R. Wood, as principal, and John T. Ballard and John T. Belew, as sureties, be, and they are hereby, relieved of the payment of the tax on one hundred and fifty-four gallons of brandy, amounting to the sum of one hundred and thirty-eight dollars and sixty cents, said brandy having been destroyed by fire on the third day of August, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, near the village of White Hall (Moorman’s River post-office), in the County of Albemarle, State of Virginia, and that they be further relieved of all penalties incident to the non-payment of said tax.

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Sec. 2. That the United States district attorney for the western

Suit to be dismissed.

district of Virginia be, and he is hereby, directed to dismiss any and all proceedings which may have been or may hereafter be instituted against the said John R. Wood and the said John T. Ballard and John T. Belew, or either of them for the payment of the said tax or penalties.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 444: for the relief of Antonia Wiener. Chapter 444 25 Stat. 1314 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 444.—

An act for the relief of Antonia Wiener.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Antonia Wiener.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed and and authorized to cause to be placed on the pension rolls the name of Antonia Wiener, widow of Jacob Wiener, private of Company A, Forty-first New York Infantry, of the District of Columbia, subject to the rules, regulations, and general pension laws now in force,

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 445: for the relief of William Whitehouse. Chapter 445 25 Stat. 1314 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 445.—

An act for the relief of William Whitehouse.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Whitehouse.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to pay William Whitehouse, of Jackson County, Missouri, the sum of two hundred and forty-seven dollars and fifty cents, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in full payment for two sets of blacksmith’s tools taken in eighteen hundred and sixty-three by the United States Army from the shop of said Whitehouse, in the county of Jackson. Missouri.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 446: for the relief of Martha Rhodes. Chapter 446 25 Stat. 1314 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 446.—

An act for the relief of Martha Rhodes.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martha Rhodes.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Martha Rhodes, mother of Joseph Rhodes, late a member of Company G, Second Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and who was killed in the line of duty at the battle of Fort Donelson, in the late war for the suppression of the rebellion; that the rate of said pension shall be twelve dollars per month from the date of the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 447: for the relief of Jessie Isherwood. Chapter 447 25 Stat. 1314 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 447.—

An act for the relief of Jessie Isherwood.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jessie Isherwood.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Jessie Isherwood, daughter of James R. Isherwood, deceased, late private Company G, Seventh New York Heavy Artillery, and pay her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 448: granting a pension to Anna J. Weaver. Chapter 448 25 Stat. 1315 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1315

CHAP. 448.—

An act granting a pension to Anna J. Weaver.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna J. Weaver.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Anna J. Weaver, imbecile daughter of Julius G. Weaver, late private of Company K, One hundred and fifty-first Regiment New York Volunteers, and pay to her legally constituted guardian, for her use and benefit, a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 449: granting a pension to Maria N. Abbey. Chapter 449 25 Stat. 1315 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 449.—

An act granting a pension to Maria N. Abbey.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria X. Abbey.

Pension.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 450: granting a pension to Nancy Polock. Chapter 450 25 Stat. 1315 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 450.—

An act granting a pension to Nancy Polock.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nancy Polock.

Pension.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 451: granting a pension to Lucy, widow of Muck-apecwak-ken-zah. or “John”, an Indian who served the United States and saved the lives of many white persons in the Indian outbreak or war of eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and died from effects of wounds received therein. Chapter 451 25 Stat. 1315 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 451.—

An act granting a pension to Lucy, widow of Muck-apecwak-ken-zah. or “John”, an Indian who served the United States and saved the lives of many white persons in the Indian outbreak or war of eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and died from effects of wounds received therein.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucy Muck-apecwak-kenzah.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place upon the pension-roll, at the rate of twelve dollars per month, the name of Lucy Muck-apecwak-ken-zah, widow of Muck-apecwak-ken-zah, or “John,” an Indian who aided in saving the lives of many white people and rendered valuable services in behalf of the white settlers during the Sioux outbreak and Indian war in the State of Minnesota, in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and who then served the United States as a scout, and who was at the first session of the Fiftieth Congress granted

Ante, p. 1151.

a pension for injuries received and disability incurred while so defending the white settlers, but who has since died from the effects of those injuries, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 452: granting a pension to George Hunter. Chapter 452 25 Stat. 1316 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1316

CHAP. 452.—

An act granting a pension to George Hunter.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George Hunter.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the general pension laws, the name of George Hunter, late captain Company A, Dayton Volunteers, of Washington Territory, who was severely wounded in the shoulder and neck in a battle with the Indians in the war with the Nez Perces, and to pay him a pension from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 453: granting a pension to Mary B. Hunt, Chapter 453 25 Stat. 1316 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 453.—

An act granting a pension to Mary B. Hunt,

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary B. Hunt.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, the name of Mary B. Hunt, widow of Brevet Major-General Henry J. Hunt, deceased, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month, from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 454: granting a pension to M. Josie McClain. Chapter 454 25 Stat. 1316 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 454.—

An act granting a pension to M. Josie McClain.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

M. Josie McClain.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of M. Josie McClain, widow of the late Ensign Charles Sumner McClain, United States Navy, and pay her a pension of thirty dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 455: granting a pension to Elizabeth Peterson. Chapter 455 25 Stat. 1316 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 455.—

An act granting a pension to Elizabeth Peterson.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Peterson.

Pension.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 456: for the removal of the political disabilities of Henry A. Ramsay. Chapter 456 25 Stat. 1316 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 456.—

An act for the removal of the political disabilities of Henry A. Ramsay.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry A. Ramsay.

Political disabilities removed.

(two-thirds of each House concurring therein). That all political disabilities imposed upon and incurred by Henry A. Ramsay, of Maryland, by virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, be. and they are hereby, removed.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 457: granting increase of pension to William Bittinger. Chapter 457 25 Stat. 1317 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1317

CHAP. 457.—

An act granting increase of pension to William Bittinger.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Bittinger.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Bittinger, late of Company G, Twelfth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, and pay him at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month, in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 458: granting an increase of pension to General S. W. Price. Chapter 458 25 Stat. 1317 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 458.—

An act granting an increase of pension to General S. W. Price.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

S. W. Price.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to increase the pension of General S. W. Price, late of the Twenty-first Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, from seventy-two dollars per month to one hundred, dollars per month, the said S. W. Price having become totally blind, the loss of his eyesight being the direct result of a gunshot wound received by him while in the service of the Government in the United States army, at the battle of Kenesaw, during the late war of the rebellion, to take effect from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 459: granting an increase of pension to Frank Wolford. Chapter 459 25 Stat. 1317 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 459.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Frank Wolford.

March 2, 1889.

Frank Wolford.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frank Wolford, late colonel of the First Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry, and grant him a pension of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 460: granting an increase of pension to Jacob S. Shuman. Chapter 460 25 Stat. 1317 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 460.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Jacob S. Shuman.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob S. Shuman.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Jacob S. Shuman, late captain of Company H. Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and to pay him a pension of seventy two per month instead of of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 461: increasing the pension of Nathaniel Crain. Chapter 461 25 Stat. 1317 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 461.—

An act increasing the pension of Nathaniel Crain.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nathaniel Crain.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Nathaniel Crain, of captain Robert McAfey’s company, of colonel Richard M. Johnson’s regiment, in the war of eighteen hundred and thirteen, a pension of thirty dollars per month, in lieu of eight dollars per month as now allowed by law.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 462: to increase the pension of John W. Smith. Chapter 462 25 Stat. 1318 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1318

CHAP. 462.—

An act to increase the pension of John W. Smith.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John W. Smith.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of John W. Smith, formerly a private of Company F, First United States Dragoons, Mexican war; also lieutenant First Indiana Cavalry and private Company D. One hundred and fifty-sixth Indiana Volunteers, in the war of the rebellion, and to pay him a pension of twenty-five dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 463.—

An act to increase the pension of Elizabeth L. Snell.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth L. Snell.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Snell, dependent mother of the late Alfred T. Snell, a commander in the Navy, to forty dollars per month, instead of twenty-five dollars per month, the amount which she is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 464.—

An act to increase the pension of James M. Barrett.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James M. Barrett.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James M. Barrett, late a private in Company K, Twenty-sixth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty six dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 465.—

An act to increase the pension of Elizabeth M. Allen.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth M. Allen.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to increase the pension of Elizabeth M. Allen, widow of John Allen, late a private of the Forty-third Regiment United States Infantry, war of eighteen hundred and twelve, from twelve dollars per month to twenty dollars per month, on account of her old age and extreme poverty; that the increase be allowed from the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 466.—

An act to increase the pension of Theodore White.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theodore White.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Theodore White, formerly a corporal in Company M. Seventh New York Heavy Artillery Volunteers, and to pay him a pension for disease of the lungs, in addition to the pension he now receives for gunshot wound.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 467.—

An act to restore to the pension-roll the name of Catherine Buchanan.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Catharine Buchanan.

Pension restored.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to restore the name of Catharine Buchanan, widow of William Buchanan, late a private in Company L, Fourth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, to the pension roll, and that she paid a pension, subject to the provisions of the general pensions laws.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 468.—

An act to grant a pension to William Hawkins.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Hawkins.

Pension.

That the Secretary be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of William Hawkins, who was a private in Captain Alexander M. Houston’s company of Illinois Mounted Volunteers in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 469.—

An act for the allowance of certain claims reported by the accounting officers of the United States Treasury Department.

March 2, 1889.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fourth of July claims.

Payment of claims allowed by accounting officers to persons in—

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to pay, upon the requisition of the Secretary of War. without further audit, allowance, or restatement of the claims by the accounting officers, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the several persons in this act named, or to their legal representatives in case of their death since the allowance of their claims by the accounting officers, the several sums mentioned herein, the same being in full for, and the receipt of the same to be taken and accepted in each case as a full and final discharge of, the several claims examined and allowed by the proper accounting officers under the provisions of the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, since January

Vol. 13. p. 381.

seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight namely: INDIANA.

Indiana.

To Oren C. Bartle, or Bartel, administrator of Barton Abbott, deceased, Scott County, one hundred dollars. To David Harbison. Floyd County, sixty-five dollars. To Charles W. Johnson, and Thomas Kay, guardian of Alice and Evan R. Johnson, minor children of Robert Johnson, deceased, Jefferson County, one hundred dollars. To James P. Vance, administrator of George McCaslin, deceased, Jackson County, seventy-five dollars. To James B. Mooney and John P. Mooney, sole heirs at law of Samuel P. Mooney, deceased, Crawford County, one hundred dollars. To Henry Wright, administrator of Nathan McKenzie, deceased, Harrison County, sixty dollars. To James White, Ripley County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Catharine Wasson, widow of John A. Wasson, deceased, Scott County, One hundred dollars. 1320 KENTUCKY.

Kentucky.

To John Alcorn, Bullitt County, twenty dollars. To B. C. May, administrator of Armstead Burchett, Floyd County, ninety-five dollars. To James M. Bell. McCracken County, three hundred dollars. To William Burns, Owsley County, one hundred dollars. To John W. Conway, executor of Thomas Conway, deceased, Union County, five hundred dollars. To S. A. Walton, administrator of Uriah Dunn, deceased, Garrard County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Archille Dubourg, Jefferson County, two hundred and eighty-four dollars and sixty cents. To Henry P. Dowdy, Graves County, one hundred and eighty-five dollars. To K. R. Flournoy, administrator of G. A. Flournoy, deceased, McCracken County, three hundred dollars. To Squire Groves, Boone County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To George E. Gates, administrator of Elisha Gates, deceased, Nelson County, eighty-five dollars. To William Gardner, McCracken County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To W. A. Cooke, administrator of James W. Gorin, deceased. Jefferson County, ninety-five dollars. To John Q. A. Leadbetter, administrator of Franklin Gipson, deceased. Henderson County, sixty-five dollars. To G. W. Vance, administrator of Samuel Isaac, deceased, Floyd County, one hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents. To Lew. King, administrator of Paul King deceased, Harrison County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To J. T. Balinger. administrator of John H. Richard, deceased, Graves County, four hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Adaline Shaw, widow of James Shaw, deceased, Henderson County, fifty-six dollars. To John L. Miller, administrator of Cyrus B. Senseney, deceased, Trigg County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To Lucy Spicer, executrix of William Spicer, deceased, Hopkins County, two hundred and thirty dollars. To William Sparks, administrator of J. Wesley Sparks, deceased, Harrison County, thirty-eight dollars and twenty-two cents. To John B. Tadlock, administrator of Cynthia Tadlock, deceased, Boyle County, sixty dollars. MISSOURI.

Missouri.

To Mason S. Brockman. Sarah A. Brockman, Julia F. Scott, and David W. Steele, heirs at law of Willis Brockman, deceased, Cooper County, one hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty-six cents. To John S. Denham and George W. Denham, executors of Samuel Denham, deceased, Boone County, one hundred and fifty dollars. To William Wendleton. administrator of Elijah Combs, deceased, Morgan County, sixty-four dollars. To J. W. Ebert. Moniteau County, thirty dollars. To Mary I. McElyea, widow of G. W. McElyea, deceased, Dunklin County, sixteen dollars. To Edward P. Settle, administrator of Thomas D. Morrison, deceased. Iron County, one hundred and forty-four dollars and eighty cents. To Nancy J. Pomroy, administratrix of Cicero McGinty, deceased, Howell County, sixty-two dollars and fifty cents. 1321 To Samuel C. McCullah, in his own right and as administrator of

Missouri—Continued.

R. A. McCullah, deceased, Greene County, one hundred and three dollars and fifty cents. To Ellen McAdoo, administratrix of Levi B. McAdoo, deceased, Laclede County, three hundred and thirty-three dollars. To James W. Stephens, Miller County, ten dollars. To Martha V. Walker, administratrix of Charles Walker, deceased, Pettis County, three hundred and ninety dollars. To A. A. Warriner, widow of L. H. Warriner, deceased, Jackson County, fifty-five dollars. To James R. Warder, Caldwell County, four hundred and twenty-five dollars. MARYLAND.

Maryland.

To William Lyons, administrator of Joseph Bucey, deceased, Anne Arundel County, one hundred and seventy-five dollars. To Alfred Zimmerman, administrator of Gertrude Clague, deceased, Washington County, one hundred and seventy-four dollars. To Benjamin G. Cissel and G. W. Cissel, administrators of Samuel Cissel, deceased, Montgomery County, five hundred and fifty-five dollars. To Mary C. English, administratrix, and Jonathan D. English, administrator of Jonathan D. English, deceased, Frederick County, fifty-seven dollars and twelve cents. To Jacob R. Adam, surviving administrator of Jacob L. Funk, deceased, Washington County, twenty-two dollars and twelve cents. To Thomas Jones, in his own right and as executor of Thomas Jones, senior, deceased. Carroll County, forty-eight dollars. To George T. Molter, surviving executor of Thomas Rudisell, deceased, Carroll County, four dollars and eighty cents. To George W. and Cornelius Snively, administrators of Joseph Snively, deceased, Washington County, seven dollars. OHIO.

Ohio.

To Mary Blackburn and Andrew Blackburn, heirs at law of Eli Blackburn, deceased, Meigs County, fifty dollars. To estate of John S. Biggs, deceased, Hamilton County, sixty-five dollars. To Samuel P. Clark, administrator of Samuel Clark, deceased, Adams County, sixty dollars. To S. S. Halderman. administrator of James Dinsmore, deceased, Scioto County, seventy-five dollars. To Charles Hook, administrator of Frederick Hook, deceased, Hamilton County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Smith Powers. Jackson County, one hundred and thirty-five dollars. To William Thomas. Jackson County, sixty dollars. To David B. Wallace, Harrison County, one hundred and ten dollars. PENNSYLVANIA.

Pennsylvania,

To James S. Crunkleton and John Royer, executors of Samuel J. Crunkleton, deceased, Franklin County, twenty-four dollars. To J. B. Leidig, Cumberland County, seventy-two dollars. To Catharine S. and W. D. Lefevre, administrators of Enoch Lefevre, deceased, Adams County, forty-three dollars and thirty-four cents To Alexander Roberts, Dauphin County, six hundred dollars and fifty cents. 1322 TENNESSEE.

Tennessee.

To Charles B. Chickering, administrator of Michael S. Allen, deceased, Davidson County, thirty-two dollars. To B. R. Arnold, administrator 6f George W. Arnold, deceased, Knox County, three hundred and five dollars and seventy cents. To Thomas S. Myers, administrator of Jacob Akeman, deceased, Warren County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To T. E. Andrews, administrator of R. C. Andrews, deceased, Bedford County, thirty dollars. To J. II. H. Lewis, administrator of Foster M. Bergstresser, deceased. Fayette County, five hundred and thirty dollars. To William Catlett, Sevier County, eight hundred and seventy-three dollars and sixteen cents. To I. N. Cypert and J. W. Thornton, administrators of Zachariah Cypert, deceased, Wayne County, twenty-six dollars and fifty cents. To W. C. Diggs, administrator of J. C. Cooper, deceased, Henry County, one hundred and seventy-five dollars To Elizabeth Collins, administratrix of Lewis Collins, deceased, Bledsoe County, thirty dollars. To James M. Elliott, Marshall County, one hundred and thirty dollars. To Henry M. Elder, Rutherford County, one hundred dollars. To Ed. Stelzer, administrator of John Floyd deceased, Knox County, one hundred and fifteen dollars. To John A. Gouldy, Polk County, one hundred and thirty-two dollars and fifty cents. To Mary Greenlee, widow of William Greenlee, deceased, Knox County, twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. To Susan Gilbert, widow of Samuel Gilbert, deceased, Robertson County, twenty-one dollars and fifty cents. To Reuben, Samuel, and Benjamin Garner, sole heirs of Benjamin Garner, deceased, Warren County, one hundred dollars. To Susan Gilbert, widow of Samuel Gilbert, deceased, Robertson County, ninety dollars. To Rachael Haston, administratrix, and D. L. Hasten, administrator of M. G. Haston, deceased, Van Buren County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To J. B. T. Howland, administrator of William M. Howland, deceased, Bedford County, one hundred and forty dollars. To George B. McCrary, administrator of William Harrison, deceased, Jefferson County five hundred and thirty-five dollars and thirty-seven cents. To Ammon Henly, administrator of Capel (or Capial) Henly (or Hendley), deceased, Putnam County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Mrs. Sarah Cox (formerly Hale), administratrix of James Hale, deceased. Claiborne County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To estate of Elizabeth Fletcher, late widow of Levi Harp, deceased, Claiborne County, twenty-five dollars. To Mrs. Sarah E. Jones, formerly Sarah E. Hardin, Knox County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Louisa A. Johnson, Knox County, twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. To J. P. Randolph, administrator of Samuel C. Jones, deceased, McNairy County, two hundred and ninety-six dollars and twenty-seven cents. To M. G. Jolly (or Jolley), Marion Countv, one hundred and twenty-eight dollars. To Henry Jackson, junior. Williamson County, one hundred dollars. To Mattie T. Jones, administratrix of Elizabeth Jameson, deceased, Maury County, six hundred and fifteen dollars. 1323 To Sarah T. Kinnard. Sarah T. Fuller. Charlotte S. Kinnard,

Tennessee—Continued.

Philip F. Kinnard, heirs at law of David C. Kinnard, deceased, Maury County, one thousand eight hundred and sixteen dollars. To Thomas Lyon, Stewart County, one hundred and sixty-nine dollars and thirty cents. To Elizabeth McShan, administratrix of Johnson McShan, deceased, Maury County, one hundred and twenty-eight dollars. To J. W. Nichols, Houston County, one hundred dollars. To James W. Nichols, administrator of William B. Nichols, deceased. Houston County, sixty-five dollars. To John C. Ogg. administrator of Eliza Ogg, deceased, Knox County, twenty dollars. To Joseph Perkins, Carter County, one hundred dollars. To T. J. Hays, special administrator of William J. Phillips, deceased. Rutherford County, seven hundred and fifty-seven dollars. To G. W. Sells. Sullivan County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Mrs. Millia Staples. Morgan County, forty dollars. To John Standifer, administrator of Joseph Standifer, deceased, Claiborne County, thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents. To James S. Smith, administrator of James S. Smith, deceased, Madison County, four hundred and ten dollars. To J. W. Trent, administrator of William G. Trent, deceased, Union County, two hundred and seventy-one dollars and twenty-five cents. To Benjamin F. Tucker, Davidson County, one hundred and twenty-five dollars. To Hiram Vaughn, Davidson County, two thousand and ninety-one dollars and eighty cents. To John C. Myers, administrator of Thomas Worthington, deceased. Bledsoe County, one hundred dollars. To W. F. Werner, administrator of Lorenzo D. White, deceased, Decatur County, two hundred and seventy-four dollars. WEST VIRGINIA.

West Virginia.

To William Breneman, administrator of Abram Breneman, deceased. Fayette County, one hundred and forty dollars. To Granville H. Davis. Doddridge, County, eighty dollars. To Mrs. Ann E. Heiskel. formerly Mrs. Ann E. French, Hampshire County, six hundred and thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents. To William S. Miller, administrator of John R. Lyle, deceased, Berkeley County, two hundred and thirty dollars. To James Musgrove, Jefferson County, forty-five dollars and thirty-three cents. To Spencer Saulser, Clara and Louise First, sole heirs of Eli Saul-ser, deceased, Mason County, thirty dollars and fifty cents. MISCELLANEOUS. District of Columbia.

District of Columbia

To John W. Ray, Washington County, two hundred and fifty-eight dollars and sixty cents. Kansas.

Kansas.

To J. C. Johnson, colored, Bourbon County, two hundred and thirty dollars. To Rynear Morgan, Wyandotte County, ninety dollars. To Edward Fitz Gerrald, seventeen thousand three hundred and eighty-five dollars.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 470.—

An act for the relief of P. Gough Edelin.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

P. Gough Edelin.

Payment of check to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to P. Gough Edelin, of Maryland, the sum of forty-two dollars and ninety-six cents, this amount having been advanced by him to Nicy Taliaferro upon revenue check numbered one hundred and nine thousand and sixty-six, for two thousand two hundred and five dollars and six cents, presented to him by her. payment of said check having since been refused at the United States sub-treasury in Baltimore, upon the ground that the said Taliaferro was erroneously pensioned, under

Proviso.

Delivery of check.

certificate three thousand and ninety-four (Navy): Provided, That said check, now in the hands of Messrs Dudley and Carpenter, be delivered to the Secretary of the Treasury.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 471.—

An act for the relief of Mary Gray, widow of John Gray.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Gray.

Pay and allowances to widow of.

That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Mary Gray, the widow of John Gray, late major of the One hundred and seventy-fifth New York Volunteers, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the pay and allowances of a major of infantry from the nineteenth of November, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, the date he received his commission as major from the governor of the State of New York, to the seventeenth day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, the date he is borne upon the record as having been mustered into the service as major of said regiment.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 472: for the relief of John De Bree, executor of Margaret T. Higgins. Chapter 472 25 Stat. 1324 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 472.—

An act for the relief of John De Bree, executor of Margaret T. Higgins.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret T. Higgins.

Payment to executor of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to John De Bree, executor of Margaret T. Higgins, the sum of three thousand two hundred and thirty-six dollars and sixty-six cents, the same being in full for and final discharge of the claim examined, investigated, and reported favorably by the Court of Claims of the United States, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three, commonly called the Bowman act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 473: for the relief of J. S. Flake, guardian of Samuel Howard. Chapter 473 25 Stat. 1324 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 473.—

An act for the relief of J. S. Flake, guardian of Samuel Howard.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Samuel Howard.

Payment to guardian of.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one hundred dollars to James S. Flake, guardian of Samuel Howard (a lunatic), of Henderson County, Tennessee, the same being for quartermaster’s stores, consisting of one horse, taken from the said Howard and appropriated by the military forces of the United States.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 474: for the relief of Saint Joseph Commercial College of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Chapter 474 25 Stat. 1325 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1325

CHAP. 474.—

An act for the relief of Saint Joseph Commercial College of Saint Joseph, Missouri.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saint Joseph Commercial College.

Claim of, to be investigated.

That the Secretary of War be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause to be investigated by the Quartermaster’s Department of the United States Army the circumstances, character, and extent of the alleged occupation by the United States military authorities, for Government purposes, during the late war, of the college buildings and grounds of Saint Joseph Commercial College, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and the actual value of the use and occupation of the same, and to find and award, and to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury what amount, if any, is equitably due to the trustees of said college from the United States as the reasonable value of such use and occupation; and that the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby,

Payment of amount found due.

authorized and directed to pay to said trustees, or their successors, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the amount, if any, so found to be due from the United States; and the acceptance by said trustees of any sum paid under the provisions hereof shall be in full satisfaction of all claim, of every name and nature, for said occupation, or in any manner arising or growing out of the same.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 475.—

An act for the relief of J. W. Parish and Company.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. W. Parish and Company.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Joseph W. Parish, George C. Hadley, and William L. Huse, composing the firm of J. W. Parish and Company, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of eighteen thousand five hundred dollars, the same to be compensation in full to said firm for losses sustained by it by reason of the refusal of the officers of the United States to receive and pay for five thousand tons office which said Parish and Company had been directed to furnish under a contract dated December thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and signed by the medical purveyor of the United States Army stationed at Louisville, Kentucky, and by said Parish and Company, and approved by the Acting Surgeon-General of the United States.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 476.—

An act for the relief of Lieutenant-Colonel Eyre.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward E. Eyre.

Allowance in accounts of.

That Lieutenant-Colonel Edward E. Eyre, late lieutenant-colonel of the First California Cavalry, be released from all further liability on account of his receipts and disbursements of funds as acting quartermaster, and the proper officers of the United States Treasury are authorized and directed to cancel said liability, whether the same be pending in court or has become a judgment, and to close the accounts of said Colonel Edward E. Eyre.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 477: for the relief of Mrs Louisa H. Hasell. Chapter 477 25 Stat. 1326 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1326

CHAP. 477.—

An act for the relief of Mrs Louisa H. Hasell.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisa H. Hasell.

Payment to.

That there be, and hereby is, appropriated from the Treasury of the United States the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars, in full compensation for the use by the United States Army of the house and other buildings in Summerville, South Carolina, belonging to Mrs Louisa H. Hasell, during the years eighteen hundred and sixty-five and eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and in full satisfaction for any damage to said property arising from or incident to the occupation of the same by the said Army ; and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to pay that sum to Mrs Louisa H. Hasell or her legal representatives.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 478.—

An act for relief of Joseph Lawless.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Lawless.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Joseph Lawless, late private Company I, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry Volunteers, on the pension-rolls, subject to all the restrictions, limitations, and provisions of the pension laws of the United States.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 479.—

An act for the relief of Mary Newton.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Newton.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Mary Newton, the daughter and only surviving heir of John Jordan, of the Continental Line, in the war of the Revolution, and to pay her at the rate of twelve dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 480: for the relief of Lucy M. Swinnea and Mary E Hanserd. Chapter 480 25 Stat. 1326 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 480.—

An act for the relief of Lucy M. Swinnea and Mary E Hanserd.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucy M. Swinnea.

Mary E. Hanserd.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay Lucy M Swinnea and Mary E Hanserd each the sum of six hundred and forty dollars. the same being their respective shares of the value, as found by the Southern Claims Commission, of certain property taken for the use of the Army of the United States known as the Army of East Tennessee.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

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CHAP. 481.—

An act for the relief of Newton C. Redenour.

March 2, 1889

. Whereas, by an error committed by the adjudicating officers of the

Preamble.

Pension Bureau Newton C. Ridenour, late second lieutenant Company F, Twenty-third Regiment Iowa Infantry, was not placed on the pension-roll as a second lieutenant upon the allowance of a pension to him; and 1327 Whereas by act of Congress a bill was passed for his relief in this regard, and to rate him in accordance with said rank and with the intention only of correcting this error, but which contained the words

Vol. 23, p. 531.

that it should be in lieu of all other pensions and Whereas he now claims to be entitled to an increase of pension on account of disabilities, for which he was originally pensioned, and to pension for additional disabilities, but the Pension Bureau and the Department of the Interior construe the language quoted of the act of Congress mentioned as barring his rights thereto, regardless of the merits: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Newton C. Ridenour.

Rank corrected.

That said act of Congress for the relief of said Newton C. Ridenour shall be construed as only correcting the error of the adjudicating officers of the Pension Bureau as to the rank of said Ridenour and his proper rating by reason thereof, and that his right to increase of pension and to additional pension for other disabilities shall not be affected thereby.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 482: for the relief of William S. Kellington. Chapter 482 25 Stat. 1327 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 482.—

An act for the relief of William S. Kellington.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William S. Kellington.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William S. Kellington, late of the Fifth Independent Battery. New York Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 483: for the relief of John T. Higgins. Chapter 483 25 Stat. 1327 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 483.—

An act for the relief of John T. Higgins.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John T. Higgins.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay John T. Higgins of Lincoln County, Kentucky, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one hundred and thirty dollars for actual and necessary expenses as general store-keeper and gauger for two months and six days in the revenue service of the eighth district of Kentucky.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 484: for the relief of James Devine. Chapter 484 25 Stat. 1327 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 484.—

An act for the relief of James Devine.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Devine.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to James Devine, of the county of Brown, in the State of Minnesota, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of seven hundred dollars, for damages done to his land by the United States troops in cutting timber on the same for the building of Fort Hanska, and for fuel and other purposes, while in possession of said troops during the outbreak of the Sioux Indians in Minnesota.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 485: for the relief of Patrick C. McQueeny. Chapter 485 25 Stat. 1328 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1328

CHAP. 485.—

An act for the relief of Patrick C. McQueeny.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Patrick C. McQueeny.

Bounty to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Patrick C. McQueeny, late sergeant Company B, Seventeenth Regiment United States Infantry, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of fifty dollars, being for additional bounty due him.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 486: for the relief of James A. Stewart. Chapter 486 25 Stat. 1328 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 486.—

An act for the relief of James A. Stewart.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James A. Stewart.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay James A. Stewart, of Cincinnati, Ohio, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, twenty-five hundred dollars, said sum to be in full payment for services rendered as pilot of Government transports and gun-boat from October sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to April thirtieth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 487: for the relief of the estate of Benjamin F. Richardson. Chapter 487 25 Stat. 1328 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 487.—

An act for the relief of the estate of Benjamin F. Richardson.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin F. Richardson.

That the Quartermaster-General of the United States is hereby authorized and directed

Claim of estate of, to be examined.

to examine the claim of the estate of Benjamin F. Richardson, deceased, late of Jefferson County. Arkansas, for stores and supplies belonging to said Richardson alleged to have been taken by the United States, or the armies thereof, in Jefferson County in the State of Arkansas during the war of the rebellion; and he may consider the evidence heretofore taken on said claim, so far as applicable, and such other legal evidence as may be adduced before him in behalf of the claimant or in behalf of the United States, and shall report the

Report.

facts to Congress, to be considered with other claims reported by the Quartermaster-General.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 488: for the relief of John W. Combs. Chapter 488 25 Stat. 1328 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 488.—

An act for the relief of John W. Combs.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John W. Combs.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of John W. Combs, late a private Company D, Third Regiment West Virginia Volunteers, at the rate of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 489: for the relief of Mary Isabella R. Clements. Chapter 489 25 Stat. 1328 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 489.—

An act for the relief of Mary Isabella R. Clements.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary I. R. Clements.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Mary Isabella R. Clements, widow of the late Bennett 1329 ,A. Clements, surgeon United States Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month from and after the passage of this act, in lieu of the pension she is now receiving

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 490: granting an increase of pension to Alfred T. McKinsey Chapter 490 25 Stat. 1329 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 490.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Alfred T. McKinsey

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfred T. McKinsey.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Alfred T. McKinsey, late of Company G. Twenty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension of fifty dollars per month, in lieu of the pension he is now receiving

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 491: granting increase of pension to Joseph B. Sellers. Chapter 491 25 Stat. 1329 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 491.—

An act granting increase of pension to Joseph B. Sellers.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph B. Sellers.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joseph B. Sellers, late of Company I, Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, and pay him at the rate of forty-five dollars per month, in lieu of that which he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 492: granting a pension to James Parker. Chapter 492 25 Stat. 1329 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 492.—

An act granting a pension to James Parker.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Parker.

Pension.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 493: granting an increase of pension to Maria A. Rousseau. Chapter 493 25 Stat. 1329 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 493.—

An act granting an increase of pension to Maria A. Rousseau.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria A. Rousseau.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Maria A. Rousseau, widow of Lovell H. Rousseau, late a brigadier-general in the United States Army, and pay her at the rate of one hundred dollars per month, in lieu of that which she is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 494: granting a pension to Jane Reilly. Chapter 494 25 Stat. 1329 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 494.—

An act granting a pension to Jane Reilly.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jane Reilly.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place 1330 on the pension-roll the name of Jane Reilly, widow of Alexander M. Reilly, late sergeant of Company M, First New York (Lincoln’s) Volunteer Cavalry, subject to the limitations and provisions of the pension laws.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 495: granting a pension to Frances H. L. Prescott. Chapter 495 25 Stat. 1330 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 495.—

An act granting a pension to Frances H. L. Prescott.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frances H. L. Prescott.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frances H. L. Prescott, daughter of the late Captain George W. Prescott, United States Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 496: granting a pension to Henrietta Brown. Chapter 496 25 Stat. 1330 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 496.—

An act granting a pension to Henrietta Brown.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henrietta Brown.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henrietta Brown, widow of Charles F. Brown, late of Company F, First Connecticut Cavalry.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 497: granting a pension to Margaret J. Cash Chapter 497 25 Stat. 1330 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 497.—

An act granting a pension to Margaret J. Cash

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret J. Cash.

Pension.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 498: to restore the pension of Ann G. Barker. Chapter 498 25 Stat. 1330 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 498.—

An act to restore the pension of Ann G. Barker.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann G. Barker.

Pension restored.

Vol. 21, p. 170.

That the act entitled “An act to restore pensions in certain cases”, approved June ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty, shall be construed so as to include within its provisions Ann G. Barker, widow of Thomas Barker, deceased, late a captain in the United States Army.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 499: granting a pension to Anna Krumpholz. Chapter 499 25 Stat. 1330 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 499.—

An act granting a pension to Anna Krumpholz.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna Krumpholz.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll the name of Anna Krumpholz, widow of Herman Krumpholz, late a private of Company F, Fifteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws (claim numbered two hundred and twenty-six thousand three hundred and eighty-three.)

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 500: granting a pension to Benjamin F. Clayton. Chapter 500 25 Stat. 1331 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1331

CHAP. 500.—

An act granting a pension to Benjamin F. Clayton.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin F. Clayton.

Pension increased.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place the name of Benjamin F. Clayton, late a captain in Company F, One hundred and second Regiment New York Volunteers, on the pension-roll, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-five dollars per month from and after the passage of this act, in lieu of the pension which he is now receiving.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 501: to grant a pension to Ira Wells. Chapter 501 25 Stat. 1331 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 501.—

An act to grant a pension to Ira Wells.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ira Wells.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll the name of Ira Wells, who was a private in Captain Kinney’s company of Illinois Mounted Volunteers in the Black Hawk war, and pay him a pension of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 502: granting a pension to Frank M. Martin. Chapter 502 25 Stat. 1331 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 502.—

An act granting a pension to Frank M. Martin.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank M. Martin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws of the United States, the name of Frank M. Martin, ate of Company H. Sixth Regiment Kentucky Cavalry.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 503: granting a pension to Littleberry W. Baker. Chapter 503 25 Stat. 1331 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 503.—

An act granting a pension to Littleberry W. Baker.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Littleberry W. Baker.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Littleberry W. Baker, who served in Captain Abram Miles’ company, from the State of Georgia, Indian war, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 504: granting a pension to Robert W. Andrews. Chapter 504 25 Stat. 1331 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 504.—

An act granting a pension to Robert W. Andrews.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert W. Andrews.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Robert W. Andrews, who served in Captain Richburge’s company, from the State of Alabama, Indian war, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 505: granting a pension to Bennett Cooper. Chapter 505 25 Stat. 1332 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1332

CHAP. 505.—

An act granting a pension to Bennett Cooper.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bennett Cooper.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Bennett Cooper, who served in Captain Cammel’s company, from the State of Alabama, Indian war, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, and to pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 506: to pension William J. Martin. Chapter 506 25 Stat. 1332 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 506.—

An act to pension William J. Martin.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William J. Martin.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of William J. Martin, survivor of Captain John Sconce’s company, of Ray County, Missouri Volunteers, of Lieutenant Colonel Morgan’s Spy Battalion, Brigadier-General Zachary Taylor, general commanding, Florida war, and who was severely wounded at the battle of Lake Okachuba, December twenty fifth, eighteen hundred and thirty seven, and who was also the lieutenant colonel of the Second Regiment Oregon Mounted Volunteers in the Oregon Indian war of eighteen hundred and fifty five and eighteen hundred and fifty six, and that be paid a pension of twenty five dollars per month from and after the passage of this act.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 507: granting a pension to the widow of Adam Shrake. Chapter 507 25 Stat. 1332 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 507.—

An act granting a pension to the widow of Adam Shrake.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elizabeth Shrake.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and hereby is. authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of Elizabeth Shrake, widow of Adam Shrake. late a private in Company C, Forty-eighth Regiment of Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 508: granting a pension to Cathrine. G. Bodfish. Chapter 508 25 Stat. 1332 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 508.—

An act granting a pension to Cathrine. G. Bodfish.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cathrine G.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Cathrine G. Bodfish, widow of the late Oliver Bodfish, a soldier of the war of eighteen hundred and twelve.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 509: granting a pension to Sarah Jackson. Chapter 509 25 Stat. 1332 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 509.—

An act granting a pension to Sarah Jackson.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarah Jackson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Sarah Jackson, an imbecile daughter of 1333 James Jackson, late of Company G. Thirtieth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, at the rate of eighteen dollars per month, payable to the legally appointed guardian.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 510: granting a pension to John Limeric. Chapter 510 25 Stat. 1333 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 510.—

An act granting a pension to John Limeric.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Limeric.

Pension.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 511: granting a pension to Jacob Wolf. Chapter 511 25 Stat. 1333 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 511.—

An act granting a pension to Jacob Wolf.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jacob Wolf.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to place upon the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension-laws, the name of Jacob Wolf, late of Company H. One hundred and sixty-second Regiment Ohio Infantry Volunteers,

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 512: granting a pension to William Ford. Chapter 512 25 Stat. 1333 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 512.—

An act granting a pension to William Ford.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William Ford.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll the name of William Ford, late a private in company H, One hundred and thirty-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 513: granting pension to Gertrude Northrop. Chapter 513 25 Stat. 1333 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 513.—

An act granting pension to Gertrude Northrop.

March 2, 1889

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gertrude Northrop.

Pension

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Gertrude Northrop, minor child of Mar-shall A. Northrop, late a captain of Company G, Sixth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month hereafter.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 514: granting a pension to Mrs. Helen Sutherland. Chapter 514 25 Stat. 1333 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 514.—

An act granting a pension to Mrs. Helen Sutherland.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Helen Sutherland.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to put on the pension-roll the name of Mrs. Helen Sutherland, dependent mother of Andrew Sutherland, late private Company H, First Regiment Michigan Light Artillery.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 515: granting a pension to Lucinda Mewman. Chapter 515 25 Stat. 1334 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private 1334

CHAP. 515.—

An act granting a pension to Lucinda Mewman.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucinda Mewman.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lucinda Mewman, of Payson, Illinois, sister of John W. Mewman, late private in Company K, Seventy-eighth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars a mouth.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 516: granting a pension to W. W. Wilson. Chapter 516 25 Stat. 1334 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 516.—

An act granting a pension to W. W. Wilson.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

W.W. Wilson.

Pension.

That the Secretary of the Interior be, and is hereby, directed to place on the pension-roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of W. W. Wilson, late in Company H, Eighteenth Regiment Missouri Volunteers, with the same rate of pension to which a private soldier would be entitled for like disabilities.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

Chap. 517: referring the claim of the owners of the steamer I. N. Bunton to the Court of Claims. Chapter 517 25 Stat. 1334 1889-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 2 private

CHAP. 517.—

An act referring the claim of the owners of the steamer I. N. Bunton to the Court of Claims.

March 2, 1889

. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

“I. N. Bunton.”

Claim of owner of steamer, referred to Court of Claims.

That the claim of the legal owner or owners of the steamer I. N. Bunton, her cargo, freight, tow, and personal effects, alleged to have been sunk by collision with the pier of the Davis Island Dam, in the Ohio River, on or about the second day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-four, be referred to the Court of Claims, to hear and determine the same to judgment, with the right of appeal as in other cases: Provided,

Proviso.

Limit.

That no suit shall be brought under the provisions of this act after six months from the date of the passage thereof.

Approved, March 2, 1889.

RESOLUTION.

No. 4: authorizing the Secretaries of War and the Navy to loan to the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies flags and so forth. Private Resolution 4 25 Stat. 1335 1889-02-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-02-23 50 1 private [No. 4.]

Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretaries of War and the Navy to loan to the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies flags and so forth.

February 5, 1889.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inaugural ceremonies.

Loan of army and navy flags to committee.

That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to loan to the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies the worn flags on hand in the cities of Philadelphia and Washington, and the Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to loan to said committee such flags on hand in the navy yards at Washington, Norfolk, League Island, New York. Portsmouth and Boston as may be suitable and proper for decoration, and may be spared without detriment to the public service; such flags to be used by said committee under such regulations and restrictions as may be prescribed by the said Secretaries or either of them, in decorating the fronts of public buildings and other places on the line of march between the Capitol and the Executive Mansion, and the interior of the Reception Hall: Provided, That the said committee

Proviso.

shall indemnify the said Departments or either of them for any loss

Indemnity.

or damage to such flags not necessarily incident to such use.

Approved, February 5, 1889.

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Joint Resolution making an appropriation for payment to the legal representatives of James B. Eads.

February 14, 1889.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That there be, and hereby

James B. Eads.

is, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to enable the Secretary of War to pay to the legal representatives of James

Payment to legal representatives.

B. Eads half the sum of one million dollars retained by the United States under the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five,

Vol. 18, p. 465.

to be paid on the expiration of ten years’ maintenance of the channel the maximum depth and width as required by said act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-five and subsequent acts.

Approved, February 14, 1889.

(1335) TREATIES, CONVENTIONS, AND POSTAL CONVENTIONS
concluded by the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
with
FOREIGN NATIONS. 1337 TREATIES AND CONVENTIONS. March 21, 1885 Convention 25 Stat. 1339 CONVENTION—LISBON. March 21, 1885 The Additional Act of Lisbon (March 21, 1885.) modifying the Convention

March 21, 1885

. of Paris (June 1, 1878).

UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION.
THE ADDITIONAL ACT OF LISBON.
March 21, 1885. union postale universelle.

Acte Additionnel de Lisbonne it La Convention du ler Juin 1878 conclu entre VAllemagne, les EtatsUnis d’Amerique, la Republique Argentine, I’AutricheHongrie, la Belgique, la Bolivie, le Bresil, la Bulgarie, le Chili, les EtatsUnis de Colornbie, la Republicrue de CostaRica, le Danemark et les Colonies Danoises, la Republique Dominicaine, l’Egypte, I’Equateur, I’Espagne et les Colonies Espagnotes, la France et les Colonies Frangaises, la GrandeBretagne et diverses Colonies Anglaises, le Canada, I’lndeBritannique, la Grece, le Guatemala, la Republique de Haiti, le Royaume de Hawaii, la Republique du Hand liras, I’Italic, leJapon, la Republique de Liberia, le Luxembourg, le Mexique, le Montenegro, le Nicaragua, le Paraguay, les PaysBas et les Colonies Neerlanaaises, le Perou, la Perse, le Portugal et les Colonies Portugaises, la Roumanie, la Russie, le Salvador, la Serbie, le Royaume de Siam, la Suede et Norvege, la Suisse, fa Turquie, l’Uruguay et les EtatsUnis de Venezuela.

Les soussignes, plenipotentiaires Gouvernements des pays ci-dessus désignés, rtfunis en Congrés a Lisbonne, (1339) 1340 En vertu de Particle 19 de la Convention conclue a Paris le l^er Juin 1878,

Ont, d’un commun accord et sous reserve de ratification, arrets l’Acte additionnel suivant:

Article premier. La Convention du 1^er Juin 1878

Modifications of Convention June 1, 1878.

est modifies coniine suit:

I. L’article 2 portera dorenavant

Article 2.

la redaction suivante:

Article 2.

Les dispositions de cette Convention

Scope of stipulations.

s’etendent aux lettres, aux cartes postales simples et avec reponse paytie, aux imprimes de toute nature, aux papiers d’affaires et aux echantillons de marchandises, originaires de l’un des pays de 1’Union et a destination d’un autre deces pays. Elles s’appliquent egalement, quant au parcours dans le ressort de 1’Union, a l’echange postal des objets cidessus entre les pays de 1’Union et les pays strangers a 1’Union. toutes les fois que cet echange emprunte les services de deux des parties contractantes, au moins.

Tous les pays contractants ne

Postal cards.

sont pas tenus d’emettre des cartes avec reponse pay de, mais ils assument 1’obligation de renvoyer les cartesreponse regues des autres pays de l’Union.

II.

L’article 4 est modifie comme

Article 4.

suit:

L’alinea 8 est remplace par la disposition ciapres:

2°.

Que, partout ou les frais de

Sea transit.

transit maritime sont fixds actuellenient a 5 francs par kilogramme de lettres ou de cartes postales, et k 50 centimes par kilogramme d’autres objets, ces prix sont maintenus.

L’alinea 13 est modifid comme suit:

Leddcomptegdndral de ces frais

General settlements.

a lieu sur la base de relevds dtablis tons les trois ans, pendant une 1341 periode de 28 jours a determiner dans le Reglement d’execution prevu par Particle 14 ci-après.

Le 14° alinéa est remplac£ par la disposition suivante:

Sont exempts de tons frais de transit territorial ou maritime, la correspondance des administrations postales entre elles, les cartespostalesreponse renvoyées au pays d’origine, les objets expedites ou mal diriges. les rebuts, les avis de reception, les mandats de poste ou avis d’emission de mandats, et tons autres documents relatifs au service postal.

III.

L’article 5 est modifid comrne suit:

Le 3° alinda portera dordnavant:

2°.

Pour les cartes postales, it 10 centimes pour la carte simple ou pour chacune des deux parties de la carte avec rdponse payde.

La 2° phrase du 7° alinda commemjant par les mots: “Parmesure de transition ” est supprimde.

Le 14° alinda portera dordnavant:

4°. Enfin aux paquets de papiers d’affaires et d’imprimds de toute nature dont le poids depasse 2 kilogrammes ou qui prdsentent sur Fun des cotes une dimension supdrieure h 45 centimetres.

IV. Il est intercald entre les articles 5 et 6 un nouvel article ainsi conçu:

Article 5 bis.

L’expdditeur d’un objet de correspondance peut le faire retirer du service ou en faire modifier l’adresse, tant que cet objet n’a pas dtd livrd au destinataire.

La demande It f ormuler a cet eff et est transmise par voie postale ou par voie tdldgraphique aux frais de l’expdditeur, qui doit payer, savoir:

1°. Pour toute demande par voie 1342 postale, la taxe applicable a une lettre simple recomraandee; 2°.

Pour toute demande par voie telegraphique, la taxe du telegramme d’apres le tarif ordinaire.

Les dispositions du present article ne sont pas obligatoires pour les pays dont la legislation nepermet pas a l’expediteur de disposer d’un envoi en cours de transport.

V. Les 5 derniers alineas de l’article

Article 6 bis.

6, depuis les mots: “En cas de g’rte d’un envoi recommande” c., sont supprimds, et il est ajoutd, a la suite du meme article, un nouvel article portant:

Article 6 bis.

En cas de perte d’un envoi recommande

Indemnity for lost registered article.

et sauf le cas de force majeure, l’expdditeur on, sur sa demande. le destinataire a droit a une indemnity tie 50 francs.

L’obligation de payer l’indemnite incombe 5. l’Administration dont reteve le bureau expdditeur. Est rdservd à cette Administration le recours centre rAdministration responsable, c’estil-dire centre rAdministration sur le terri toi re ou dans le service de laquelle la perte a eu lieu.

Jusqu’A. preuve du contraire. la

Responsibility for 088,

responsabilitd incombe it rAdministration qui, ayant regu l’objet sans faire d’observation, ne pent dtablir ni la ddlivrance an destinataire ni, s’il y a lieu, la transmission reguliàre it rAdministration suivante.

Le payementde l’indemnitd par

Payment of indemnity.

l’Office expdditeur doit avoir lieu le plus tot possible et, an plus tard, dans le delai d’un an it partir du jour de la reclama tion. L Office responsable esttenu de rembourser sans retard, à l’Office expdditeur, le montant de l’indemnitd payee par celuici.

Il est entendu que la reclamation

Limit of time for presenting claim.

n’est adraise que dans le ddlai d’un an, a partir du dépot à la poste de l’envoi recommandé; passd ce terme, le rdclamant n’a droit it aucune indemnity.

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Si la perte a eu lieu en cours de transport entre les bureaux d’t-change de deux pays limitrophes, sans qu’il soit possible d’ffiablir sur lequel des deux territoires le fait s’est accompli, les deux Administrations en cause supportent le dommage par moitid.

Les Administrations cessent d’etre responsables des envois recommamms dont les ayant droit ont donnt regu et pris livraison.

Par mesure de transition, il est permis aux Administrations des pays hors d’Europe, dont la legislation est actuellement contraire an principe de la responsabilit6, d’ajourner l’application de la clause qui precede jusqu’au jour oil elles auront pu obtenir, du pouvoir Idgislatif, l’autorisation d’y souscrire. Jusqu’k ce moment, les autres Administrations de l’Union ne sont pas astreintes a payer une indemnity pour la perte, dans leurs services respectifs, d’envois recommands h destination ou provenant desdits pays.

VI. Il est intercald entre les articles 9 et 10 un nouvel article ainsi congu:

Article 9 bis.

Les objets de correspondance de toute nature sont, h la demande des exptid item’s, remis h domicile par un porteur special imnffidiatement aprés l’arrivde, dans les pays de l’Union qui consentent h se charger de ce service dans leur relations rdciproques.

Ces envois, qui sont qualifies “expr’s ”, sont sounds h une taxe spdciale de remise it domicile; cette taxe est fixée a 30 centimes et doit etre acquittde complbtement et a l’avance, par 1’expediteur, en sus du port ordinaire. Elle est acquise il l’Administration du pays d’origine.

Lorsque Fob jet est destinéà il une locality ou il n’existe pas de bureau de poste, l’Administration des postes destinataire pent perce- 1344 voir une taxe complémentaire, jusqu’h concurrence du prix fixEpour la remise par expres dans son service interne, deduction faite de la taxe fixe payEe par l’expéditeur, ou de son Equivalent dans la monnaie du pays qui pergoit ce complement.

Les objets exprEs non complEtement affranchis pour le montant total des taxes payables aTavance, sont distribuEs par les moyens ordinaires.

VII. L’Article lOportera dorEnavant

Article 10.

la redaction suivante:

Article 10.

Il n’est pergu aucun supplement

Reforwarding.

de taxe pour la rEexpEdition d’envois postaux dans l’intérieur de 1’Union.

Les correspondances tombees en rebut ne donnent pas lieu h restitution des droits de transit revenant aux Administrations intermédiaires, pour le transport antErieur des dites correspondances.

VIII.

Article 11.

Les trois premiers alinEas de Particle 11 sont supprimEs etremplacEs par les dispositions suivante s:

Il est interdit an public d’expédier

Matter forbidden.

par la vote de la poste:

1°. Des lettres ou paquets contenant des pieces de monnaie; 2°. Des envois quelconques contenant des objets passibles de droits de douane; 3°. Des matiEres d’or ou d’argent, des pierreries, des bijoux ou autres objets prEcieux, mais seulement dans le cas oh leur insertion ou expédition serait défendue d’apres la législation des pays intéressés.

IX. L’article 13 est modifie comme

Article 13.

suit:

Article 13. Le service des lettres avec valours

Special provisions.

dEclarEes. et ceux des mandats de poste, des colis postaux, 1345 des valeurs a recouvrer, des livrets d’identitd, etc., font l’objet d’arrangements particuliers entre les divers pays ou groupes de pays de l’Union.

La finale du dernier alinéa de l’article 14 a partir des mots: “pour les conditions de la remise des lettres par exprfes”, est supprimee. et cet alinda portera dorenavant:

Il est toutefois permis aux Administrations interessdes de s’entendre mutuellement pour Fadoption de taxes rdduites dans un rayon de 30 kilometres.

XI.

Le 1^er alinda de Particle 15 retjoit la redaction suivante:

La prdsente Convention neport© point alteration a la legislation de chaque pays dans tout ce qui n’est pas prdvu par les stipulations contenues dans cette Convention.

XII. L’article 17 est modifid comme suit:

Article 17.

En cas de dissentiment entre deux ou plusieurs membres de I’Union, relativement h Finterprdtation de la prdsente Convention ou a la responsabilitd dune Administration en cas de perte d’un envoi recoinman de, la question en litige est rdglde par jugement arbitral. A cet effet, eliacune des Administrations en cause choisit un autre membrede I’Union qui n’est pas directement interessd dans I’affaire.

La decision des arbitres est donnde h la majoritd absolue des voix.

En cas de partage des voix. les arbitres choisissent, pour trancher le diffdrend, une autre Administration dgalement ddsintdressde dans le litige.

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Les dispositions du prdsent article s’appliquent dgalement a tons les Arrangements conclus en vertu de Particle 13 de la Convention du l^er Juin 1878, modifid par Particle l^er, chiffre IX, du prdsent Acte additionnel.

XIII. Les 2° el 3° alindas de Particle 20

Article 20.

poiteront dordnavant: 1°. L’unanimitd des suffrages,

Modifications of articles.

s’il s’agit de la modification des dispositions du prdsent article et des articles 2, 3,4,5, 5 bis, 6, G bis, 9, et 9 bis prdcddents; 2°. Les deux tiers des suffrages, s’il s’agit de la modification des dispositions de la Convention autres que celles des articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 bis, 6, 6 bis, 9, 9 bis et 20;

Article 2. 1. —Le prdsent Acte additionnel

Date of taking effect.

entrera en vigueur le l^er Avril 1886 et aura la meme durde que la Convention conclue h Paris le l^rJuin 1878. 2. —Il sera ratifid aussitot que

Ratification.

fair se pourra. Les Actes de ratification seront dcliangds a Lisbonne. En foi de quoi, les pldnipotentiaires des pays cidessus dnumdrds out sigue le prdsent Acte additionnel à Lisbonne, le vingt et un mars mil huit cent quatrevingtcinq.

universal postal union.

Additional act of Lisbon to the

Additional act.

Powers contracting.

Convention of the. 1st of June, 1878, concluded between tier-many, the United States of America, the Argentine Republic, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chili, the United States of Colombia, the Republic of Costa Rica, Denmark and the Danish Colonies, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ecuador, Spain and the Spanish Colonies, France and the French Colonies, Great Britain and various British Colonies, Canada, British India, Greece, Guatemala, the Republic of Hayti, the Kingdom of Hawaii, the Republic of Honduras, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Liberia, Luxemburg, Mexico, Montenegro. Nicaragua, Paraguay, the Netherlands and the Netherland Colonies, Peru, Persia, Portugal and the Portuguese Colonies, Roumania, Russia, Salvador, Servia, the Kingdom of Siam, Sweden and Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, and the United States of Venezuela.

The undersigned plenipotentiaries

Preamble.

of the Governments of the countries above enumerated, being assembled in Congress at Lisbon, (1339) 1340 By virtue of article 19 of the Convention concluded at Paris on the 1st of June, 1878,

Have, by common consent, and subject to ratification, adopted the following additional Act:

Article 1. The Convention of the 1st of June 1878 is modified as follows:

I. Article 2 will, hereafter, read as follows:

Article 2.

The stipulations of this Convention extend to letters, to simple postal cards and postal cards with paid reply, to printed matter of all kinds, commercial papers, and samples of merchandise, originating in one of the countries of the Union, and intended for another of those countries. They also apply. as far as regards conveyance within the Union, to the exchange by mail of the articles above mentioned between the countries of the Union and countries foreign to the Union, whenever that exchange makes use of the services of two of the contracting parties at least.

All the contracting countries are not obliged to issue postal cards with paid reply, but they assume the obligation to return reply-cards received from other countries in the Union.

Article 4 is modified as follows:

The following provision is substituted for paragraph 8:

2d.

That wherever the rate of sea-transit is at present fixed at 5 francs per kilogramme of letters or postal cards, and at 50 centimes per kilogramme of other articles, these rates are maintained.

Paragraph 13 is modified as follows:

The general settlement of these expenses takes place on the basis of statements prepared every three 1341 years, during a period of 28 days to be determined on in the Regulations of execution referred to in Article 14 hereafter.

The following provision is substituted for paragraph 14:

Correspondence of the Postal

Exemption from transit charges.

Administrations with each other, postal reply-cards returned to the country of origin, articles reforwarded or missent, undeliverable articles, return-receipts, post-office money orders, or advices of the issue of orders, and all other documents relative to the postal service, are exempt from all transit charges, whether territorial or maritime.

III.

Article 5 is modified as follows:

Article 5.

The 3d paragraph will hereafter read as follows:

2d.

For postal cards, 10 centimes

Postal cards.

for a simple card or for each of the two parts of a postal card with paid reply.

The second clause of the seventh paragraph commencing with the words: “As a temporary arrangement” is suppressed.

Paragraph 14 will hereafter read as follows:

4th. Lastly, to packets of commercial

Commercial papers and prints.

papers and prints of all kinds the weight of which exceeds 2 kilogrammes or the dimensions of which in any direction exceed 45 centimeters.

IV. There is inserted between articles

New article 5 bis.

5 and 6 a new article reading as follows:

Article 5 bis.

The sender of an article of correspondence

Withdrawal of matter mailed.

may cause it to be withdrawn from the service, or cause the address to be changed, as long as this article has not been delivered to the addressee.

The request to be formulated for this purpose is transmitted by mail or by telegraph, at the expense of the sender, who has to pay:

1st for every request by mail,

Charges.

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for every request by telegraph, the charge for the telegram according to the ordinary rates.

The provisions of this article are not compulsory in countries, the legislation of which does not allow the sender to dispose of an article in course of transportation.

V. The last 5 paragraphs of article 6, after the words: “In case of the loss of a registered article,” &c., are suppressed, and, after said article, a new article is added reading as follows:

Article 6 bis.

In case of the loss of a registered article, and except in case of force majeure, the sender, or at his request. the addressee, is entitled to an indemnity of 50 francs.

The obligation to pay the indemnity is incumbent on the Administration under which the despatching office belongs. This Administration has the right to make a reclamation on the responsible administration, that is to say. on the Administration within whose territory or in whose service the loss has occurred.

Until the contrary is proved, the responsibility rests with the Administration which, after having received the article without making any remark, can not prove either its deli very to the addressee. or its regular transmission to the next Administration,

The payment of the indemnity by the despatching office should be made as soon as possible, and at the latest, within the period of one year dating from the day of the reclamation. The responsible office is bound to reimburse without delay to the despatching office the amount of the indemnity paid by it.

It it understood that the reclamation is only admitted within the period of one year from the time when the registered article was mailed; after this period has passed, the claimant has no right to any indemnity.

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If the loss has occurred during transportation between the exchange offices of two neighboring countries, and it is impossible to ascertain on which of the two territories it has taken place, the two Administrations concerned bear the loss in equal proportions.

The Administrations cease to be

Receipts.

responsible for registered articles, the addressees of which have given a receipt for them and have accepted them.

As a temporary measure, the

Postponement of application.

Administrations of the countries beyond Europe, whose legislation is at present opposed to the principle of responsibility, are permitted to postpone the application of the preceding clause until the time when they shall have obtained, from the legislative power, authority to subscribe to it. Up to that time, the other Administrations of the Union are not bound to pay an indemnity for the loss, in their respective services, of registered articles addressed to or originating in the said countries.

VI. A new article is inserted between articles 9 and 10, reading as follows:

Article 9 bis.

Articles of correspondence of

Special delivery.

every kind are, at the request of the senders, delivered at the residence of the addressees by a special carrier immediately after their arrival, in countries of the Union which consent to undertake this service in their reciprocal relations.

These articles, which are indorsed

Charge.

“express,” are subject to a special charge for delivery at the residence; this charge is fixed at 30 centimes, and must be paid in full, and in advance, by the sender, over and above the ordinary postage. It is paid to the Administration of the country of origin.

If the article is destined for a

Delivery where no office exists.

locality where there is no post-office, the Administration of Posts of the country of destination may 1344 levy an additional charge, to the amount of the rate fixed for delivery by express in its domestic service, a deduction being made of the fixed rate paid by the sender, or of its equivalent in the money of the country which levies this additional charge.

“Express” articles upon which the entire charges which are payable in advance are not fully prepaid are delivered by the ordinary means.

VII. Article 10 will, in future, read as follows:

Article 10.

No additional charge is levied for the reforwarding of postal matter within the interior of the Union.

Undeliverable correspondence does not give rise to a restitution of the transit charges due to intermediary administrations for the previous conveyance of said correspondence.

VIII.

The first three paragraphs of Article 11 are suppressed, and are replaced by the following provisions:

It is forbidden to the public to send by mail:

1st. Letters or packets containing pieces of money; 2nd. Any packets whatever containing articles liable to customs duty; 3rd. Gold or silver bullion, precious stones, jewelry, or other precious articles, but only in case the legislation of the countries concerned prohibits their being placed in the mails or their being forwarded.

IX. Article 13 is modified as follows:

Article 13. The service of letters with declared value, and the services of money orders, portal parcels, 1345 amounts to be collected, books of identity, &c., form the subject of special arrangements between the different countries or groups of countries of the Union.

The last part of the last para-graph

Article 14

of Article 14. commencing with the words: “for the conditions of the delivery of letters by express”, is suppressed, and this paragraph will read in future as follows:

The Administrations interested

Reduction of postage.

are, however, permitted to come to mutual arrangements for the adoption of lower rates of postage, within a radius of 30 kilometers.

XI.

The first paragraph of Article

Article 15.

15 is worded as follows:

The present Convention involves

Legislation.

no alteration in the legislation of any country as regards anything which is not provided for by the stipulations contained in this Convention.

XII. Article 17 is modified as follows:

Article 17.

In case of disagreement between

Arbitration of disputes.

two or more members of the Union, as to the interpretation of the present Convention, or as to the responsibility of an Administration in case of the loss of a registered article, the question in dispute is decided by arbitration. To that end, each of the Administrations concerned chooses another member of the Union not directly interested in the matter.

The decision of the arbitrators is given by the absolute majority of the votes.

In case the votes are equally divided. the arbitrators choose, in order to settle the difference, another Administration equally disinterested in the disputed question.

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The provisions of the present article apply likewise to all the Agreements concluded in virtue of Article 13 of the Convention of June 1, 1878, modified by Article 1. Number IX, of the present Additional Act.

XIII. The 2nd and 3d paragraphs of Article 20 will hereafter read as follows: 1st. Unanimity of votes, if they involve a modification of the stipulations of the present article, or of articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 bis, 6, 6 bis, 9, and 9 bis preceding; 2nd. Two-thirds of the votes, if they involve a modification of the stipulations of the Convention other than those of articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 bis, 6, 6 bis, 9, 9 bis, and 20;

Article 2. 1—. The present Additional Act will take effect on the 1st of April 1886, and will remain in force for the same period as the Convention concluded at Paris on the 1st of June, 1878. 2—. It shall be ratified as soon as possible. The Acts of ratification shall be exchanged at Lisbon. In faith of which, the plenipotentiaries of the countries above enumerated have signed the present Additional Act at Lisbon, the twenty-first of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five.

Pour l’Allemagne :	Sachse. Signatures.
	Fritsch.
Pour les États-Unis d’Amérique :	William T. Otto.
	Jas. S. Crawford.
Pour la République Argentine :	F. P. Hansen.
Pour l'Autriche :	Dewez.
	Varoes.
Pour la Hongrie :	Gervay.
Pour la Belgique :	F. Gife.
Pour la Bolivie :	Joaquín Caso.
Pour le Brésil :	Luiz G. P. Guimaraes.
Pour la Bulgarie :
Pour le Chili :	M. Martínez.
Pour les États-Unis de Colombie :	César Conto.
Pour la République de Costa-Rica :
Pour le Danemark et les Colonies
Danoises :	Lund.
Pour la République Dominicaine:	P. Gomes da Silva.

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Pour l Égypte :	W. F. Halton. Signatures—Cont’d.
Pour l’Équateur :	Antonio Flores.
Pour l' Espagne et les Colonies Es-Pagnoles :	S. Alvarez Bugallal. A. Herce.
Pour la France :	Laboulaye. A. Besnier.
Pour les Colonies Françaises :	Laboulaye.
Pour la Grande-Bretagne et diverses Colonies Anglaises :	S. A. Blackwood. .
	H. Buxton Forman.
Pour le Canada :	S. A. Blackwood.
	H. Buxton Forman.
Pour l’Inde Britannique:	H. E. M. James.
Pour la Grèce :	Eugène Borel.
Pour le. Guatemala :	J. Carrera.
Pour la République de Haïti :	Laboulaye. Ansault.
Pour le Royaume de Hawaï :	Eugène Borel.
Pour la République du Honduras :	J. Carrera.
Pour l’Italie. :	J. B. Tantesio.
Pour le Japon :	Yasushi Namura.
Pour la République de Libéria :	Comte Senmarti
Pour le. Luxembourg :	Ch. Rischard.
Pou r le Mexique :	L. Breton y Vedra.
Pour le Monténégro :	Dewez. Varges.
Pour le Nicaragua:	Manuel J. Alvez Diniz.
Pour le Paraguay :
Pour les Pays-Bas et les Colonies Néerlandaises :	Hofstede. B. Sweerts de Landas-WYBORGH.
Pour le. Pérou :
Pour la Perse :	N. Semino.
Pour le Portugal :	Guilhermino Augusto de Barros.
	Ernesto Madeira Pinto.
Pour les Colonies Portugaises :	Guilhermino Augusto de Barros.
Pour la Roumanie:	Jon Ghika..
Pour la Russie :	N. de Besak.
Pour le Salvador :	Georges de Poggenpohl.
Pour la Serbie :
Pour le Royaume de Siam :	Prisdang.
Pour la Suède :	W. Roos.
Pour la Norvège :	Harald Asche.
Pour la Suisse:	Ed. Höhn.
Pour la Turquie :
Pour l' Uruguay :	Enrique Kubly.
Pour le Venezuela :	J. L. Per’a Crespo.

Having examined and considered the provisions of the aforegoing

Approval.

Act, signed at Lisbon on the twenty-first of March. A. D. 1885, additional to and amendatory of the Convention for the government of the Universal Postal Union, which was concluded at Paris on the first of June, A. D. 1878, the same is by me, in virtue of the powers vested in the Postmaster-General by law, hereby ratified and approved, by and with the advice and consent of the President of the United States.

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In witness whereof I have caused the seal of the Post-Office Department of the United States to be hereto affixed, with my signature, this twentieth day of October, A. D. 1885.

[seal.]

W. F. VILAS. Postmaster-General.

I hereby approve the above-mentioned and foregoing Additional Act, and in testimony thereof have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed hereto.

[seal.]

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State. Washington, October 20, 1885. FINAL PROTOCOL. union postale universelle. protocole final.

All moment de proc£der h la signature des Conventions arretées par le Congrfes postal universel de Lisbonne, les pldnipotentiaires soussignds sont convenus de ce qui suit:

I. Le Pérou. le Salvador, la Serbie

Adhesion of Peru, Salvador, Servia and Turkey.

et la Turquie. qui font partie de l’Union postale, nes’dtant pas fait representer au Congres. le protocole leur reste ouvert pour adherer aux Conventions qui y ont (hd conclues ou settlement h Time on l’autre d’entr’elles. Il en est de meme h IVgard de la République de Costa Rica,

Costa Rica.

dont le reprdsentant n’assiste pas h la stance dans laquelle ces actes seront signds.

II. Les Colonies britanniques de

Australia, Colonies of the Cape and Natal.

l’Australie et les Colonies britanniques du Cap et de Natal seront admises A adhdrer h ces Conventions, on a l’une ou l’autre d’entr’elles, et le protocole leur reste ouvert a cet enet.

III. Le protocole demeure ouvert en

Protocol left open for certain countries.

faveur des pays dont les reprdsentants n’out signe aujourdmui que la Convention principale, ou 1349 un certain nombre seulement des Conventions arrdtdes par le Congrès, il l’effet de leur permettre a adherer aux autres Conventions signdes ce jour, ou à l’une ou 1’autre d’entr’elles.

IV. Les adlidsions prdvues aux articles I, II et III cidessus devront etre notifides au Gouvernement portugais, par les Gouvernements respectifs, en la forme diplomatique. Le ddlai qui leur est accordd pour cette notification expirera le l^er fdvrier 1886.

Les reprdsentants des pays qui n’ont pas adlidrd jusqu’icih l’une ou l’autre des Conventions ciapres, savoir:

La Convention du l^er juin 1878;

L’Arrangement, en date du 1^er Juin 1878, concernant 1’dchange des left res avec valeurs ddclardes;

L’Arrangement du 4 juin 1878, concernant l’dchange des mandats de poste:

La Convention du 3 novembre 1880, concernant l’dchange de colis postaux sans declaration de valeur:

ayant dtd ad mis a participer aux actes additionnels modifiant et compldtant ces Conventions et Arrangements, leur signature au pied de 1’un ou 1’autre de ces Actes additionnels implique de leur part, sous rdserve de ratification, adhesion, au nom de leur pays, a la Convention ou h l’arraugeinent auquel cet acte additionnel se rapporte, et ce, a partir de la date de rentrde eu vigueur de ce dernier.

VI. Dans le cas oh une ou plusieurs des parties contractantes aux Conventions postales signdes aujourd’hui h Lisbonue, ne ratifieraient pas l’une ou l’autre de ces Conventions, cette Convention n’en sera pas moins valable pour les Etats qui l’aurout ratifide.

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En foi de quoi, les pldnipotentiaires cidessous ont dresse le present protocole final, qui aura la meme force et lamemevaleurque si ses dispositions £taient inserdes dans le texte meme des Conventions auxquelles il se rapporte. et ils le Font signe en un exemplaire qui restera déposé aux Archives du Gouvernement portugais et dont une copie sera remise a cliaque partie.

Lisbonne. le vingt et un mars mil huit cent quatrevingt-cinq.

universal postal union. final protocol.

At the moment when the Conventions concluded by the Universal Postal Congress of Lisbon were to be signed, the undersigned plenipotentiaries have agreed as follows:

I. Peru, Salvador, Servia and Turkey, which form part of the Postal Union, being unrepresented at the Congress, the protocol will be left open for their adhesion to the Conventions which have been concluded at the Congress, or only to one or the other of these Conventions. The same applies to the Republic of Costa Rica, whose representative is not present at the session at which these Acts will be signed.

II. The British Colonies of Australia and the British Colonies of the Cape and of Natal will be allowed to adhere to these Conventions, or one or the other of them, and the protocol will be left open for this purpose.

III. The protocol will be left open for countries whose representatives have this day only signed the principal Convention, or only a 1349 certain number of the Conventions concluded by the Congress, for the purpose of allowing them to adhere to the other Conventions signed this day, or one or the other of them.

IV. The adhesions contemplated by

Notification of adhesion.

Articles I. II. and III above, must be notified to the Portuguese Government by the Governments concerned, in diplomatic form. The term accorded to them for this notice will expire on the 1st of February, 1886.

The representatives of the countries

Adhesion of countries not heretofore agreeing to former Conventions.

which, so far, have not declared their adhesion to one or the other of the following Conventions, viz:

The Convention of the 1st June, 1878;

The Agreement dated June 1, 1878, relative to the exchange of letters with declared value;

The Agreement of June 4, 1878, relative to the exchange of money-orders;

The Convention of November 3, 1880, relative to the exchange of postal parcels without declaration of value;

having been allowed to take part in the Additional Acts modifying and completing these Conventions and Agreements, their signature at the foot of one or the other of these Additional Acts implies on their part, subject to ratification, the adhesion in the name of their country, to the Convention or Agreement to which such additional Act relates, such adhesion to date from the date the latter takes effect.

VI. In case one or several of the

Failure of any one country to ratify not to invalidate Convention.

contracting parties to the Postal Conventions signed this day at Lisbon, should not ratify one or the other of these Conventions, that Convention will be none the less valid for the States which have ratified it.

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In faith of which the under-signed plenipotentiaries have drawn up the present final protocol, which shall have the same force and value as if its provisions were inserted in the text, itself of the Conventions to which it relates: and they have signed it in one single instrument which shall be deposited in the Archives of the Portuguese Government, and a copy of which shall be delivered to each party.

Lisbon, the twenty-first of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five.

Pour l'Allemagne:	Sachse. Signatures.
	Fritsch.
Pour les Etats-Unis d'Amérique :	William T. Otto.
	Jas. S. Crawford.
Pour la République Argentine:	F. P. Hansen.
Pour l' Autriche :	Dewez.
	Varges.
Pour la Hongrie :	Gervay.
Pour la Belgique :	F. Gife.
Pour la Bolivie:	Joaquín Caso..
Pour le Brésil:	Luiz C. P. GuimarÃes
Pour la Bulgarie:	R. Ivanoff.
Pour le Chili:	M. Martinez.
Pour les Etats-Unis de Colombie:	César Conto.
Pour la République de Costa-Rica :
Pour le Danemark et les Colonies Danoises:	Lund.
Pour la République Dominicaine :	P. Gomes da Silva.
Pour l'Egypte :	W. F. Halton.
Pour l'Équateur:	Antonio Flores.
Pour l'Espagne et les Colonies Espagnoles:	S. Alvarez Bugallal.
	A. Herce.
Pour la France:	Laboulaye.
	A. Besnier.
Pour les Colonies Françaises:	Laboulaye.
Pour la Grande-Bretagne et diverses Colonies Anglaises :	S. A. Blackwood.
	H. Buxton Forman.
Pour le Canada :	S. A. Blackwood.
	H. Buxton Forman.
Pou r l’Inde Britannique :	H. E. M. James.
Pour la Grèce:	Eugène Borel.
Pour le Guatemala:	J. Carrera.
Pour la République de Haïti:	Laboulaye.
	Ansault.
Pour le Royaume de Hawaï :	Eugène Borel.
Pour la République du Honduras:	J. Carrera.
Pour l’Italie:	J. B. Tantesio.
Pour le Japon :	Yasushi Namura.
Pour la République de Libéria:	Comte Senmarti.
Pour le Luxembourg :	Ch. Rischard.
Pour le Mexique :	L. Breton y Vedra.
Pour le Monténégro:	Dewez.
	VARGES.

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Pour Nicaragua :	Manuel J. Alvez Diniz. Signatures—Cont’d
Pour le Paraguay :	F. A. Rebello.
Pour les Pays-Bas et les Colonies Néerlandaises :	Hofstede. B. Sweerts De Landas Wy-Borgh.
Pour le Pérou :
Pour la Perse :	N. Semino.
Pour le Portugal:	Guilhermino Augusto de Barros.
	Ernesto Madeira Pinto.
Pour les Colonies Portugaises :	Guilhermino Augusto de Barros.
Pour la Roumanie:	Jon Ghika.
Pour la Russie:	N. de Besak.
	Georges de Poggenpohl.
Pour le Salvador :
Pour la Serbie :
Pour le Royaurme de Siam :	Prisdang.
Pour la Suède:	W. Roos.
Pour la Norvège:	Harald Asche.
Pour la Suisse :	Ed. Höhn.
Pour la Targuie :
Pour l’Uruguay :	Enrique Kubly.
Pour le Venezuela :	J. L. Per a Crespo.

Having examined and considered the provisions of the aforegoing final protocol, signed at Lisbon on the twenty-first of March, A. D. 1885, relative to the Act, signed the same day, additional to the Convention of Paris, the same is by me, in virtue of the powers vested in the Postmaster-General bylaw, hereby ratified and approved, by and with the advice and consent of the President of the United States.

In witness whereof, I have caused the seal of Post-Office Department to be hereto affixed, with my signature, this twentieth day of October, A. D. 1885.

[seal.]

W. F. VILAS. Postmaster-General.

I hereby approve the above-mentioned protocol, and in testimony thereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State. Washington, October 30, 1885.

Convention March 21, 1885 25 Stat. 1352 1352 The Additional Act of Lisbon (March 21, 1885) modifying the Detailed Regulations for the execution of the Convention of Paris (June 1, 1878).

regulations of detail and order. union postale universelle.

Acte Additionnel de Lisbonne au

contracting countries.

Reglement de Detail et d’Ordre pour VExecution de La Convention du ler Juin 1878 conclu entre L’Allemagne, Les EtatsUnis d’Amerique, La Republique Argentine, L’AutricheHongrie, Let Belgique, La Bolivie, Le Bresit, La Bulgar ie, Le Chili, Les EfatsUnisde Colombie, La Republique de Costa, Rica, Le Dane ma rk et Les Colonies Danoises, La Republique Dominicaine, VEgypte, 1‘Equateur, I’Espagne et les Colonies espagnotes, la France et les Colonies Frangaises, La GrandeBretagne et diverses Colonies Anglaises, le Canada, L’lnde Britannique, La Grece, Le Guatemala, la Republique de Haiti, Le Royaume de Hawaii., La Republique, du, Honduras, L’liable, Le Japan, La Republicpie de Liberia, Le Luxembourg, Le Mexique, Le Montenegro, Le Nicaragua, Le Paraguay, Les PaysBas et les Colonies Neerlandaises, Le Perou, La Perse, LePortugal etles Colonies Portugaises, La Roumunie.La Russie, Le Salvador, La Serbie,Le Royaume deSia m, La Suede et Norrege, La Suisse, La Turquie, L’Uruguay, et Les EtatsUnis de Venezuela.

Les soussignds, vu l’Article

Regulations.

XXXIV du Rbglenient de detail et d’ordre pour l’exécution de la Couventiou du 1^er Juin 1878, sent, au nom de leurs Administrations respectives, con venus d’apporter h ce Reglement les modifications 1353 suivantes, qui seront exEcutoires h partir du 1^er Avril 1886:

1. L’article III est comply par la disposition suivante, qui en formera le 4° alinéa: 3°. Celui qui est Etabli pour le transport des dépéches par chemin de fer entre Colon et Panama. universal postal union.

Additional Act of Lisbon to the. Regulations of Detail and Order for the execution of The Convention of the. 1st of June 1878 concluded between Germany, the United States of America, the Argentine Republic, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chili, the. United States of Colombia, the Republic of Costa Rica, Denmark and the Danish Colonies, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ecuador, Spain and the Spanish Colonies, France and the French Colonies. Great Britain and various British Colonies. Canada, British India, Greece, Guatemala, the Republic of Haiti, the Kingdom of Hawaii, the Republic of Honduras, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Liberia, Luxemburg, Mexico, Montenegro. Nicaragua. Paraguay, the Netherlands and the Netherland Colonies, Peru, Persia, Portugal and the Portuguese Colonies, Roumania, Russia, Salvador, Servia, the. Kingdom of Siam, Sweden and Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, and the United States of Venezuela.

The under-signed, in accordance with Article XXXIV of the Regulations of detail and order for the execution of the Convention of the 1st of June 1878, have, in the name of their Administrations, agreed to make the following mod- 1353 ifications in these Regulations, which will take effect on the 1st of April, 1886:

1. Article III is completed by the

Article III.

following provision, which will form its 4th paragraph: 3d. That which is established for

New paragraph.

the conveyance of mails by rail-road between Colon and Panama. 2. Le tableau des Equivalents figurant h l’article IV est remplace par

Table of equivalents.

le tableau ciaprès:

Pays de l'Union.	25 centimes.	10 centimes.	5 centimes.

Allemagne	20 pfennig	10 pfennig	5 pfennig.
Argentine (République)	8 centavos	4 centavos	2 centavos.
Aut riche-Hongrie	10 kreuzer	5 kreuzer	3 kreuzer.
Bolivie	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Brésil	100 reis	50 reis	25 reis.
Canada	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Chili	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Costa-Rica	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Danemark	20 öre	10 öre	5 öre
Colonies Danoises:
Greenland	20 öre	10 öre	5 öre.
Antilles Danoises	Scents	2 cents	1 cent.
Dominicaine (République)	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Égypte	1 piastre	20 paras	10 paras.
Equateur	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Colonies Espagnoles:
Cuba et Porto-Rico	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Iles Philippines	5 centimos de peso	2 céntimos de peso	1 céntimo de peso.
Etats-Unis (1 Amérique)	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Etats-Unis de Colombie	2½ centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Grande-Bretagne	pence	1 penny	½ Penny.
Colonies Anglaises:
Antigue, Bahamas (iles). Barbade, Bermudes. Côte d’Or, Dominique« Falkland (ilesi, Gambie. Grenade. Honduras. Jamaïque, Lagos, Montserrat, Nevis. St-Christophe, Ste-Lucie, St,-Vincent, Sierm-Léone. Tabago, Trinité. Turques (iles, et Vierges (île).	2½ pence	1 penny	½ penny.
Guyane anglaise, Hong-Kong. La-boan, Straits Settlements et Terre-Neuve.	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
	10 cent.de roupie
Chypre	2 piastres ou 80 paras	1 piastre ou 40 paras	½ piastre où 20 paras.
Ceylon	14 cent, de roupie	5 cent, de roupie	2½ cent.de roupie.
Guatemala	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Haïti	5 centavos de piastre	2 centavos de piastre	1 centavo de piastre.
Hawaï	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Honduras (République du)	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo,
Inde Britannique	2 annas	½ anna	½ aima.
Japon	5 sen	2 sen	1 sen.
Libéria	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Mexique	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Monténégro	10 soldi	5 soldi	3 soldi.
Nicaragua	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Norvège	20 ore	10 Öre	5 öre.
Paraguay	5 centavos de peso	2 centavos de peso	1 centavo de peso.
Pays-Bas et Colonies néerlandaises	12½ cents	5 cents	2½ cents.
Pérou	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Perse	5shahis		1 shahi
Portugal et Colonies portugaises, sauf l'Inde portugaise	50 reis	20 reis	10 reis.
Inde portugaise	2 tangas	10 reis
Russie	7 kopeks	8 kopeks	2 kopeks.
Salvador	5 centavos de peso	2 centavos de peso	1 centavo de peso.
Siam	7 ½ atts	3 atts	1½ att.
Suede	20 ore	10 öre	5 öre.
Turquie	40 paras	20 paras	10 paras.
Uruguay	5 centavos de piastre	2 centavos de piastre	1 centavo de piastre.

1354 2. The table of equivalents given in Article IV is replaced by the following table:

Countries of the Union.	25 centimes.	10 centimes.	5 centimes.

Germany	20 pfennig	10 pfennig	5 pfennig.
Argentine Republic	8 centavos	4 centavos	2 centavos.
Austria-Hungary	10 kreuzor	5 kreuzer	3 kreuzer.
Bolivia	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Brazil	100 reis	50 reis	25 reis.
Canada	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Chili	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Costa Rica	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Denmark	20 öre	10 öre	5 öre.
Danish Colonies :
Greenland	20 öre	10 öre	5 öre.
Danish Antilles	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Dominican Republic	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Egypt	1 piastre	20 paras	10 paras.
Ecuador	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Spanish Colonies :
Cuba and Porto Rico	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Philippine Islands	5 centavos de peso	2 céntimos de peso	1 céntimo de peso.
United States of America	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
United States of Colombia	centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Great Britain	2½pence	1 penny	½ penny.
British Colonies :
Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Gold Coast, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Grenada, Honduras, Jamaica, Lagos, Montserrat, Nevis. St. Christoph, St. Lucia. St. Vincent, Sierra Leone. Tobago. Trinidad, Turk’s Islands, Virgin Islands.	2½ pence	1 penny	½ penny.
British Guiana. Hong-Kong, Labuan, Straits Settlements and Newfoundland	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Mauritius and dependencies	10 cent, de roupie	4 cent, de roupie	2 cent, de roupie.
Cyprus	2 piastres or 80 paras	1 piastre or 40 paras	1 piastre or 20 paras.
Ceylon	14 cent, de roupie	6 cent, de roupie	24 cent, de roupie.
Guatemala	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Haiti	5 centavos de piastre	2 centavos de piastre	1 centavo de piastre.
Hawaii	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Honduras (Republic of)	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
British India	2 annas	1 anna	1 anna.
Japan	5 sen	2 sen	1 sen.
Liberia	5 cents	2 cents	1 cent.
Mexico	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Montenegro	10 soldi	5 soldi	3 soldi.
Nicaragua	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Norway	20 Öre	10 öre	6 Ure.
Paraguay	5 centavos de peso	2 centavos de peso	1 centavo de peso.
Netherlands and Netherland Colonies	12¼ cents	Scents	cents.
Peru	5 centavos	2 centavos	1 centavo.
Persia	6 shahis	2 shams	1 shahi.
Portugal and Portuguese Colonies, except Portuguese India	50 reis	20 reis	10 reis.
Portuguese India	2 tangas	10 reís	5 reís.
Russia	7 kopeks	3 kopeks	2 kopeks.
Salvador	5 centavos de peso	centavos de peso	1 centavo de peso.
Siam	7½ atts	3 atts	11 att.
Sweden	20 öre	10 öre	5 3re.
Turkey	40 paras	20 paras	10 paras.
Uruguay	5 centavos de piastre	2 centavos de piastre	1 centavo de piastre.

3. Le §. 4 de l’Article VPregoitla

Article VI.

redaction suivante: 4.—

Les objets recommandfjs doivent

Registered articles.

porter une etiquette ou I’emSreinte d’un timbre reproduisant, ’une maniere apparente. la lettre majuscule R en caracteres remains, chaque Office ayant d’ailleurs la faculte d’ajouter a la lettre R la marque speciale (l’indi- 1355 cation du nom du bureau d’origine ou du pays d’origine, du numéro d’ordre, etc.) qui lui conviendra.

Il est intercalé entre les §§ 5 et 6 du meme article le paragraphe suivant:

5 bis.— Les envois k remettre par exprbs sont frappes d’un timbre portant en gros caracteres le mot’ Exprbs Les Administrations sont toutefois autorisées a remplacer ce timbre par une etiquette imprimee ou par une inscription manuserite et soulignée en crayon de couleur. 4. L’article IX est modifid comme suit:

IX. Feuillies d’avis. 1.—

Les feuilles d’avis accoinpagnant les diipeches dchangdes entre deux Administrations de 1’Union sont conf ormes au module A joint au present Reglement.

Dans les relations par men qui, bieu que pdriodiques et rfiguliferes, ne comportent pas d’dchange quotidien ou h jour fixe, les bureaux expdditeurs doivent numffi’oter leurs feuilles d’avis d’aprbs une stirie annuelle par chaque bureau d’origine et pour chaque bureau de destination, en mentionnant autant que possible, sur la feuille d’avis, le nom du paquebot ou du batiment qui emporte la dépéche.

2.—

Les objets recommandes sont inscritsau No. 1 de la feuille d’avis avec les details suivants: le nom du bureau d’origine, le nom du destinataire et le lieu de destintion, ou settlement le nom du bureau d’origine et le numffi’o d’inscription de l’objet a ce bureau.

Les envois h faire remettre par exprks sont inscrits en nombre au tableau 1 de la feuille d’avis.

Les avis de reception se rapportant a des objets recommandds inscrits au Tableau 1 de la feuille d’avis. sont mentionnds par les lettres A. R. placdes en regard des objets dont il s’agit, dans la colonne des observations de ce tableau.

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Les avis de réception sont conformes ou analogues au modèle A bis ci-annexé. Ils doivent etre formulas en frangais ou porter une traduction sublinéire en cette langue.

Les avis de reception en retour sont inscrits au tableau précit©, soit individuellement, soitenbloc, suivaut que ces avis sont plus ou moins nombreux.

3.— Lorsque le nombre des objets

Special registered list.

recomniandds expedies habituellement d’un bureau d’dcliange a un autre le comporte, il pent etre fait usage d’une liste spéciale et diitacluie, pour remplacer le tableau No. I de la feuille d’avis. 4.— Au tableau No. Hon inscrit

Closed mails.

. avec les details que ce tableau comporte, les dtipeches closes instérées dans 1’envoi direct auquel la feuille d’avis se rapports. 5.— On indique, h Langle droit supérieur de la feuille d’avis, le nombre de paquets ou de sacs d(5-tach^s dont se compose chaque expedition pour une meme destination. 6.— Lorsqu’il est jugé necessaire. pour certaines relations, de créer d’autres tableaux ou rubriques sur la feuille d’avis, la mesure pent etre realiseé d’un commun accord entre les Administrations interesees. 7.— Lorsqu’un bureau d’dchange n’a aucun objet a livrer à un bureau correspondant, il n’en doit pas moins envoyer, dans la forme ordinaire, une dépéche qui se compose uniquement de la feuille d’avis. 8.— En cas de dtipeches closes confines par une Administration a une autre, pour etre transmises au moyen de batiments de commerce, le nombre de lettres et autres objets est indiqud a la feuille d’avis ou sur l’adresse de ces dépéches.

L’article X est modify comme

Article X.

suit:

Les §§ 1 et 2 porteront ddsormais:

1.— Les objets recommandés, les

Separate packets for registered articles, etc.

avis de reception qui s’y rapportent, les envois expres, et, s’ll y a lieu, bi liste sp^ciale prtivue au paragraphs 3 de Particle IX, sont 1357 rdunis en un paquet distinct, qui doit etre eonvenablement enveloped et cachetd de manure it en preserver le contenu. 2.—

Ce paquet, attachd a la feuille d’avis, est placd au centre de la ddpeche.

Il est ajoutd it la fin de cet article le paragraphe suivant:

5.— Les avis de rdception en retour sont placds dans une enveloppe, par Toffice distributeur des objets reconimandds auxquels ces avis se rapportent. Ces enveloppes, revalues de la mention: “Avis de rdception en retour; Bureau de poste de –––Pays –––” sont soumises aux formalitds de la recommandation et achemindes sur leur destination conime des objets reconimandds ordinaires. 6. L’article XI regoit la rddaction suivante:

XI. Indemnité pour laperte d’un envoi recommande. Lorsque l’indeiunitd due pour la perte d’un envoi recommandd a dtd payde par une Administration, pour le compte d’une autre Administration rendue responsable, celleci est tenue d’en rembourser le montant dans le ddlai de trois mois apres avis du payement. Ce remboursement s’enectue, soit au moyen d’un mandat de poste ou d’une traite, soit en espdces ayant cours dans le pays crdditeur.

L’article XII est modifid comme suit:

Le § l^er portera dordnavant:

1.—

En rdgle gdndrale, lesobjets qui composent les ddpeches doivent etre classes et enliassds par nature de correspondances, en sdparant les objets affranchis des objets non ou insuflisamment affranchis.

Le mot “ intdrieurement” est supprimd au commencement du § 1358 2, dont la premiere phrase portera par consequent:

2.— Toute dépéche. apres avoir ete ficelle. est enveloppee de pa-pier fort. . . . 8. Le § l^er de l’article XIV regoit

Article XIV.

la redaction suivante: 1.—

Les objets de correspondance

Matter addressed to initials or in pencil not to be registered.

adressds sous des initiates et ceux qui portent une adresse. dcrite au erayon, ne sont pas admis a la recommandation.

L’article XV est remplace par Particle suivant:

XV.

Article XV.

Cartes postales
Postal cards.
. 1.— Les cartes postales doivent etre expddides a ddcouvert. Le recto est rdservd il l’adresse du destinataire; mais Fexpediteur pent y ajouterson nom et son adresse au moyen d’un timbre, d’une griffe ou de tout proceddtypographique. 2.— Les cartes postales ne peuvent

Dimensions.

excdder les dimensions suivantes: longueur. 14 centimetres; largeur, 9 centimetres. 3.—

Autant que possible, les

Title.

cartes postales dmises specialement. en vue de la circulation dans FUnion postale, doivent porter. au recto, en langue frangaise ou avec traduction sublindaire en cette langue, le titre suivant:

Carte Postale.

Union Postale Universelie.

(cotd rdservd k l’adresse.)

4.— Le timbreposte representant

Stamp.

l’affranchissement figure il Fun des angles supdrieurs du recto; il en est de meme du timbre suppldmentaire qui pourrait etre ajoutd. 5.— A l’exception des timbres d’affranchissement il est interdit de joindre ou d’attacher aux cartes postales des objets quelconques. 6.— En règle générale, les cartes

Paid reply cards.

postales avec réponse payde doi- 1359 vent présenter, au recto, comme titre imprimé: sur la premiere partie “Carte postale avec rtponse payee”; sur la seconde partie: “Carte postalereponse.” Les deux parties doivent. d’ailleurs, remplir, chacune, les autres conditions imposées h la carte postale simple; elles sont repliées Kune sur T autre et ne pen vent etre fermées d’une manière quelconque. 7.—

Il est loisible à expdditeur d’une carte postale avec rdponse payde d’inscrire son nom et son adresse au recto de la partie “Réponse”.

La partie “Reponse” ne petit etre expdiliee qu’S destination du pays d’ou elle est originaire; dans le cas contraire, il n’y est pas donnd cours.

8.— Les cartes postales simples et celles avec rdponse payde, dmanant de Tindustrie privde, sont admises h la circulation Internationale, pourvu que la legislation du pays d’origine le permette et qu’elles soient conformes, au moins en ce qui concerne le format et la consistence du papier, aux cartes postales dmises par 1’Office des postes d’origine.

10.

Il est intercald au § 1^er de Particle XVI, outre les mots “ d’ouvrages ” et “expddids”, les mots: “ ou de journaux;” en sorte que la partie finale de ce paragraphe portera ddsormais:

. . . les partitions ou feuilles de musique manuscrites, les manuscrits d’ouvrages ou de journaux expddies isolement, etc.

11. L’article XVII est modifid coinme suit:

XVII. Imprimes de toute nature. 1.—

Sont considdrds comme imprimés, et admis coinme tels h la moderation de port consacrde par l’article 5 de la Convention, les journaux et ouvrages pdriodiques, les livres broches ou relids, les brochures, les papiers de musique, les cartes de visite, les cartes- 1360 adresses, les ipreuves d’imprimerie avec on sans les manuscrits s’y rapportant, les papiers revetus de points à relief à l’usage des aveugles, les gravures, les photographies, les images, les dessins, plans, cartes giographiques, catalogues. prospectus, annonces et avis divers; imprimes, gravis, lithographies ou autographies, et, en geniral, toutes les impressions ou reproductions obtenues sur pa-pier, sur pare hemin ou sur carton, au moyen de la typographic, de la Sravure, de la lithographie et de autographie ou de tout autre procidi mdcanique facile à reconnaitre, hormis le dicalque.

Sont consideris comme fa cile h reconnaitre les procedis micaniques disignis par les noms de chromographie, polygraphie, hectographie, papyrographie, vilocigraphie, etc.; mais pour jouir de la moderation de port, les reproductions obteuues au moyeu de ces proeddis doiveut etre diposies aux guichets des bureaux de poste et au nombre minimum de vingt exemplaires parfaitement identiques.

2.— Sont exclus de la moderation

Excluded matter.

de port, les timbres ou formulas d’affranchissement, oblitiris ou non, ainsi que tons imprimis constituant le signe reprisentatif d’une valeur. 3.— Le caractire de correspondance
Permissible written matter.
actuelle et personnelle ne pent pas etre attribud aux indications ciaprbs, savoir: 1°. A la signature de l’en voyeur ou a la designation de son nom ou de sa raison sociale, de sa quality, du lieu d’origine et de la date d’envoi; 2°. A la didicace ou é l’hommage de l’auteur; 3°. Aux traits ou signes simplement destines h marquer les pas-sages d’un texte, pour appeler l’attention; 4°. Aux prix ajoutés ou changis it la main sur les cotes ou prixcourants de bourse ou de marches, sur les catalogues, prospectus et avis divers; 5°. Aux offres et commandes de livres, sur lesquels on aurait indique a la main, soit en biffaut, soit 1361 en soulignant des textes imprimis. les livres qui sent offerts ou demandds; 6°. Aux factures et comptes joints aux imprimis et s’y rapportant; 7°. Aux imprimis portant des corrections d’erreurs typographiques; 8°. Enfin, aux annotations ou corrections fait.es sur les ipreuves d’iniprimerie ou de composition musicale et se rapportant au texte ou h la confection de l’ouvrage. 4.— Les imprimés doivent etre, soit placés sous bande, sur rouleau, entre des cartons, dans un itui ouvert d’un cote on aux deux extremities. ou dans une enveloppe non fermée, soit simplement pliés de manifere a ne pas dissimuler la nature de Fenvoi, soit enfin entouris d’une ficelle facile a dénouer. 5.— Les cartesadresses et tons imprimés prisentant la forme et la consistance d’une carte non pliée pen vent etre expidiis sans baude, enveloppe, lien ou pli. Les cartes portant le titre “cartepostale” ne sont pas admises au tarif des imprimés.

12. Le § 3 de Particle XVIII regoit la redaction suivante: 3.— Ils ne peuvent avoir aucune valour marcliande, ni porter aucune icriture a la main que le nom ou la raison social© de Fenvoyeur, l’adresse du destinataire, une marque de fabrique ou de marchand, des nurairos d’ordre, des prix et des indications relatives aux poids, au mitrage et à la dimension, ainsi qua la quantity disponible. 13.

L’article XX est modifié comma suit:

Le paragraphs suivant est intercali entre les §§ 2 et 3:

2 bis.—

Lorsque des objets primitivement adressis a I’intirieur d’un pays de l’Union et affranchis en numeraire sont riexpediis h un autre pays, Foffice riexpiditeur doit indiquer, sur l’objet, le montant de la taxe pergue en numiraire.

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A la fin de l’article il est ajoutd un nouveau parftgraphe ainsi conçu:

4.— Les correspondances de

Correction of address.

toute nature, ordinaires ou recommandt’es, qui, portant une adresse incomplete ou erronde, sont renvoydes aux expdditeurs pour qu’ils la conipletent ou la reetifient, ne sont pas, quand el les sont remises dans leservice avec une suscription compldtee ou rectifiee, considdrdes comme des correspondances rdexpddides, mais bien comme de nouveaux envois, et deviennent, par suite, passibles dune nouvelle taxe. 14. Il est intercald an § l^er de

Article XXI.

Particle XXI, aprds “destinataire” les mots : “et au plus tard dans un ddlai de six mois ”; le § l^er portera done: 1. —Les correspondances de

Return of nondelivered matter.

toute nature qui sont tombdes en rebut, pour qnelque cause que ce soit. doivent etre renvoydes, aussitot apris les ddlais de conservation voulus paries reglements du pays destinataire, et au plus tard dans un ddlai de six mois, par I’intermddiaire des bureaux d’dcliange respectifs et en une liasse speciale dtiquetde: Rebuts. 15. Les deux premiers paragraphes

Article XXII.

de l’article XXII regoivent la redaction suivante: 1.— Les statistiques h effectuer

Statistics.

une fois tons les trois ans, en execution des articles 4 et 12 de la Convention, pour le decompte, tant des frais de transit dans l’Union que des taxes affdrentes au transport, en dehors des limites de l’Union, sont dtablies d’aprfes les dispositions des articles suivants. pendant les vingthuit premiers jours du mois de mai oude noveinbre (alternativement) de la deuxiem e annde de chaque peri ode trienniale, pour sortirleurs effets rdtroacti vement a partir de la premiere annde. 2.— La statistique de mai 1885 rdglera les payements h faire depuis le 1^er jauvier de la meme an- 1363 née jusqu’h la fin de mars 1886. La statistique de novembre 1887 servira de base aux pavements depuis le Wavril 1886 jusqn’alafin de rannde 1888. La statistique de mai 1890 s’appliquera aux anuses 1889, 1890 et 1891, et ainsi de suite. 16. Le paragraphe suivant est ajoutd aprds le § 1^er de l’article XXIII: 1 bis.—

Lorsque plusieurs voies comportant chacune des frais de transit differents sont ouvertes a la transmission des correspondances pour un meme pays, l’Office expediteur retribne TOffice intermediate d’aprés un tarif unique basd sui’ la moyenne des diffcrents prix de transit.

La premiere phrase du § 6 du meme article est modifide comme suit:

6.— A ddfaut de correspondances passibles d’un port intermddiaire ou dtranger, il n’est pas dressd de tableau E. et le bureau expdditeur inscrit en tete de la feuille d’avis la mention: “ Pas de tableau E.” 17. Les dispositions suiv antes sont ajoutées à la fin de l’article XXIV: 5.— Apres chaque peri ode de statistique, les Administrations qui ont expddid des ddpeches en transit envoient la liste de ces dépeches aux diffdrentes Administrations dont elles ont empruntd I’intennediaire. 6.— Le simple entrepot, daiis un port, de dépéches closes apportées par un paquebotet destinées ne donne reprises par un autre paquebot, ne donne pas lieu au payement de frais de transit territorial au profit del’Office des postes du lieu d’entrepot. 18. L’article XXV est modifid comme suit:

XXV. Compte des frais de. transit. 1.— Les tableaux E. et F. sontrdsumds dans un compte particulier 1364 par lequel on établit, en francs et centiflies, le prix annuel de transit revenant a cliaque Office, en multipliant les totaux par 13. Dans le cas ou le multiplicateur ne se rapporterait pas a la pdriodicitd du service, les Administrations interessees s’entendront pour l’adoption d’un autre multiplicateur. Le soin d’etablir ce compte incombe a FOffice crdditeur, qui le transmet a l’Office debiteur. 2.— Le solde resultant de la

Balances.

balance des comptes rdciproques entre deux Offices, est payd par l’Offiee debiteur h FOffice crediteur en francs elf ectifs et au moyen de traites tirdes sur la capitale ou sur une place commerciale de ce dernier Office. 3.—

L’dtablissement, l’envoi et

Rendering accounts

le payement des comptes des frais de transit afferents it un exercice, doivent etre effectuds dans le plus bref delai possible, et, au plus tax’d, avant l’expiration du premier semestre tie l’exercice suivant. En tons cas, si FOffice qui a envoyd le compte n’a regn dans cet intervalle aucune observation rectificative, ce compte est considérd comme admis de plein droit. Cette disposition s’applique dgalement aux observations non contestdes faites par un Office sur les comptes prdsentds par un autre Office. Passe ce delai de six mois, les sommes

Interest.

dues par un Office h un autre Office sont productives d’intdrets, h raison de 5 pour cent l’an et h dater du jour d’expiration dudit délai.

Les payements des frais de

Payments.

transit pour la premiere et an besoin pour la seconde annde de chaque pdriode triennial© s’effectuent provisoirement, il la fin de l’annde, sur les bases de la statistique prdcddente, sauf reglement ulterieur des comptes d’aprfes les rdsultats de la statistique nouvelle,

19. Un nouvel article ainsi congu est intercald entre les articles XXVII et XXVIII; 1365

XXVII bis. Retrait de correspondances et rectification d’adresses. 1.— Fouries demandes de retrait de correspondances ou de rectification d’adresses, l’expéditeur doit faire usage d’une tor mule conforme au modele H. annexe au present Reglement. Eu rernettant cette reclamation au bureau de poste, 1’expéditeur doit y justifier de son identity. Apr’s la justification, dont l’Administration du pays d’origine assume la responsabilitd, il est procddd de la maniere suivante: 1°. Si la demande est destinde h dtre transmiée par voie “postale”, la formule, accompagnde d’un facsimile parfait de la lettre h rechercher, est expddide directement, sous pli recommandd, au bureau de poste destinataire; 2°. Si la demande doit dtre faite par voietdldgraphique, la formule est ddposde au service tdldgrapliique charge d’en transmettre les termes au bureau de poste destinataire. 2.—

A la reception de la formule H. ou du tdlegramme en tenant lieu, le bureau de poste destinataire recherche la correspondance signal de et donne a la demande la suite ndeessaire.

Toutefois, s’il s’agit d’un changement d’adresse par voie tdlegraphique, le bureau destinataire se borne h retenir la lettre et attend, pour faire droit h la demande, 1’arrivde du facsimile necessaire.

Si la recherche est infructueuse, si l’objet a deja dte remis au destinataire, ou si la demande par voie tdldgraphique n’est pas assez explicite pour permettre de reconnaitre surement 1’objet de correspondance indiqud, le fait est signaid immddiatement au bureau d’origine, qui en prdvient le rdclamant.

3.— A moins d’entente contraire, la formule II est redigde eu fraiiQais ou porte une traduction sublindaire en cette langue, et, dans le cas d’einploi de la voie télégraphique, le télégramme est formule en langue framçaise. 1366 4.— Toute Administration pent

Specially designated exchange office.

extger, par une notification adressde au Bureau international, que 1’dchange des reclamations, en ce qui la concerne, soit effected par Pentremise des Administrations centrales ou d’un bureau spdcialement désignd.

20.

Les 3 derniers alindas de Particle

Article XXVIII.

XXVIII porteront ddsormais:

5e classe: Argentine (Rdpublique

New classifications.

), Bulgarin, Chili, EtatsUnis tie Colom hie, Grece, Mexique, Pdrou, Serbie;

6e classe: Bolivie, CostaRica, Rdpublique Dominicaine, Equateur. Guatemala, Haiti, Rdpublique du Honduras, Luxembourg, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Perse, Salvador, Royaume de Siam, Uruguay, Vdndzudla, Colonies danoises, Colonie du Curagao (ou Antilles nderlandaises), Colonie de Surinam (ou Guyane nderlandaise);

7e classe : Hawal, Liberia, Montdndgro.

21. Le § 2 de Particle XXIX regoit

Article XXIX.

la redaction suivante: 2. —Les Administrations faisant

Communicating formation.

partie de l’Union doivent se communiquer notamment, par Pintermddiaire du Bureau international: 1°. L’indication dessurtaxes qu’elles pergoivent, par l’application de Particle 5 de la Convention, en plus de lataxedePUnion. soit pour port maritime, soit pour frais de transport extraordinaire, ainsi que la nomenclature des pays par rapport auxquels ces surtaxes sont pergues, et, s’il y a lieu, la designation des voies qui en motivent la perception; 2°. La collection en triple de leurs timbresposte; 3°. Enfin, les tableaux C dont Pdtablissement est present par Particle V du Reglement. 1367 22. Il est ajouté aprés l’article XXIX un nouvel article ainsi conçu:

Article XXIX bis. Statistique generale. 1. Cliaque Administration fait parvenir, h la fin du niois de juillet tie cliaque auntie, au Bureau international, une sdrie aussi complete que possible de renseignements statistiques se rapportant a l’annde prdcddente. sous forme de tableaux conformes ou analogues aux modifies ciannexds I, X et L. 2. Les opdrations de service qui donnent lieu h enregistrement font l’objet de relevds pdriodiques, d’aprbs les dcritures effectudes. 3. Pour toutes les antres opdrations il est procddd h un ddnombrement, pendant une semaine au inoins pour les dchanges quotidiens, et pendant quatre semaines pour les dchanges non quotidians, avec facultd pour cliaque Administration de fair© un ddnombrement sdpard pour chatpie catdgorie de correspondances. 4. Est rdservd h cliaque Administration le droit de procdder a ce ddnombrement aux dpoques qui se rapprocheut le plus de la moyenne de son trafic postal. 5. Le Bureau international est chargd de faire imprimer et de distribuer les formates de statistique a remplir par cliaque Adminisistration. 11 est chargd,en outre,de fournir aux Administrations qui en feront la demand©, toutes les indications ndcessaires sur les regies a suivre pour assurer, autant que possible, 1’uniformite des opdrations de. statistique.

23. Le § 7 de l’article XXX est modify comme suit: 7. Dans les questions hrdsoudre par l’assentiment unanime ou par ta majoritd des Administrations 1368 de I’Union, celles qui n’ont point fait parvenir leur rdponse dans le ddlai maximum de six mois, a compter de la date de la circulaire du Bureau international par laquelle les questions leur sont soumises, sont considerees comme s’abstenant. 24. Les alindas 7 et

Article XXXII.

8 (chiffres 6°et 7°) de l’Article XXXII sont remplacds par les dispositions suivantes: 6°. Gibraltar, comme relevant

Administration changes.

de I’Administration des postes de la GrandeBretagne, ainsi que l’agence postale que cette Administration entretient à Tanger (Maroc); 7°.

Les bureaux de poste que l’Administration de la colonie anglaise de Hong-Kong entretient a Hoiliow (Kiting Schow), Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Foo-Chow, Ningpo, ShangHai’ et Hankow (Chine);

Le 11° alinda (chiffre 10°) portera dordnavant:

10°. Les bureaux de poste que 1’Administration japonaise a dtablis a ShangHai’ (Chine), a Fusanpo, a Genzanshin et a Jinsen (Coree); 25.

Au 3° alinda (chiffre 2°) de l’article XXXIII, les articles XXVII bis et XXIX bis sont intervales entre les chiffres XXVII et XXXI.

Fait à Lisbonne, le vingt et un mars mil huit cent quatrevingtcinq.

3. Paragraph 4 of Article VI will read as follows: 4.—

Registered articles must bear a label or impression of a stamp, showing in a distinct manner, the capital letter R in Roman text, it being left optional with each office to add to the letter R the special mark (indication of office of origin, or country of ori- 1355 gin, number of order, &c.) which it shall deem proper.

Between paragraphs 5 and 6 of the same article, the following paragraph is inserted:

5 bis.— Articles to be delivered

Express delivery.

by express are stamped with a stamp showing in large letters the word “Express”. The Administrations are, however, authorized to substitute for this stamp a printed label or an inscription in manuscript underscored with a colored pencil. 4. Article IX is modified as follows:

IX.

Article IX.

Letter Bills. 1.

The letter bills accompanying

Letter bills.

the mails exchanged between two Administrations of the Union are in conformity with the model A annexed to the present regulations.

In the intercourse by sea which,

Sea mails.

though periodical and regular, does not allow a daily exchange, or an exchange on a fixed day, the dispatching officers must number their letter-bills in an annual series for each office of origin, and for each office of destination. giving as far as possible, on the letter bill, the name of the steamer or vessel which carries the mail.

The registered articlese are entered

Registered articles.

in No. 1 of the letter bill.with the following details: The name of the office of origin, the name of the addressee, and the place of destination. or simply the name of the office of origin and the number given to the article at that office.

The articles to be delivered by

Express articles.

express are entered by number in Table No. 1 of the Letter Bill.

Return-Receipts relating to registered

Return receipts.

articles entered in Table 1 of the Letter Bill, are indicated by the letters A. R. placed opposite the articles inquestion. in the column of observations of this table.

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The Return Receipts are in conformity with or analogous to the model A bis annexed hereto. They must be formulated in French or bear an interlinear translation in that language.

Return-Receipts when returned, are entered in said Table, either individually or collectively, according as these receipts are more or less numerous.

3.— When the number of registered articles forwarded habitually from one exchange office to another, allows it. a special and separate list may be used in place of Table No. I of the Letter Bill. 4.— In Table No. II are entered, with the details which this Table requires, the closed mails comprised in the direct dispatch to which the Letter Bill relates. 5.— The number of separate packets or sacks comprised in each dispatch for one and the same destination is indicated in the upper right hand corner of the Letter Bill. 6.— When it is deemed necessary, for certain relations, to make other tables or headings upon the Letter Bill, the measure may be accomplished by mutual agreement-between the Administrations interested. 7.— When an exchange office has no article to forward to a corresponding office, it must nevertheless send, in the ordinary form, a mail which is composed solely of the Letter Bill. 8.— In case closed mails are sent by one Administration to another, to be forwarded by merchant vessels, the number of letters and other articles is indicated in the Letter Bill or on the address of these mails.

Article X is modified as follows:

Paragraphs 1 and 2 will hence-forth read as follows:

1.— Registered articles, Return-Receipts relating thereto, articles sent by express, and. if there be one, the special list specified in paragraph 3 of Article IX, are 1357 placed together in a separate packet, which must be suitably inclosed and sealed so as to preserve its contents. 2.—

This packet with the Letter Bill around it, is placed in the center of the mail.

At the end of this article the following paragraph is added: 5.— Return Receipts in course

Return receipts.

of return are placed in an envelope by the office distributing the registered articles to which these receipts relate. These envelopes bearing the inscription: “Min’s de reception en retour (Return Receipt returned); Bureau de poste de –––Pays –––(Post office of ––– country –––)” are subjected to the formalities of registration, and are forwarded to destination as other registered articles 6. Article XI reads as follows:

Article XI.

XI. Indemnity for the loss of a registered article. When the indemnity due for the

Indemnity for loss of registered articles.

loss of a registered article has been paid by one Administration. on behalf of another Administration which has become responsible, the latter Administration is obliged to reimburse the amount within a period of three months after having been advised of the payment. This reimbursement is made either by a money order, or a draft, or in specie current in the creditor country.

Article XII is modified as follows:

Article XII.

The 1st paragraph will hereafter read:

1.—

As a general rule, the articles

Classification of mail matter.

of which the mails consist must be classified and put up in bundles according to the nature of the correspondence, separating the prepaid articles from unpaid or insufficiently prepaid articles.

The word “ inferieurement”(“within”) is suppressed in the 1358 beginning of paragraph 2, the first phrase of which will, therefore, read:

2.— Every mail, after having been tied with a string, is inclosed in strong paper. 8. The 1st paragraph of article XIV will read as follows: 1.—

Articles of correspondence addressed under initials, and those which bear an address written in pencil, are not admitted to registration.

The following article is substituted for Article XV:

XV. Postal Cards. 1.— Postal cards must be forwarded without cover. The front is reserved for the address; but the sender may add there his name and his address by means of a stamp, a stamped facsimile of his signature, or by any typographical process. 2.— Postal cards can not exceed the following dimensions: Length, 14 centimeters; width, 9 centimeters. 3.—

As far as possible, postal cards issued specially for circulation within the Postal Union, must bear in front, in the French language or with an interlinear translation in that language, the following title:

Postal Card,

Universal Postal Union.

(side reserved for the address.)

4.— The postage stamp representing the prepayment is placed in one of the upper corners of the front; the same applies to any additional stamp which may be attached. 5.— With the exception of stamps for prepayment, it is forbidden to join or to attach to postal cards any articles whatsoever. 6.— As a general rule, postal cards with paid reply must show 1359 on the front, as printed title: on the first part “Postal Card with paid reply”; on the second part: “ Reply Postal Card.” Each of the two parts must also comply with the conditions imposed on the single postal card; they are folded, one over the other, and must not be closed in any manner whatsoever. 7.—

The sender of a postal card

Address.

with paid reply may write his name and his address on the front of the “reply” part.

The “reply” part can only be forwarded to a destination in the country in which it originated; in the contrary case, circulation is not given to it.

8.— Single postal cards and postal

Private cards.

cards with paid reply issued by private establishments, are admitted to international circulation, provided the legislation of the country of origin allows it, and they are in conformity, at least as regards their shape and thickness of the paper, with the postal cards issued by the Post Office of origin.

10.

In the 1st paragraph of Article

Article XVI.

XVI, between the words “of works” and “forwarded,” the

Manuscripts of newspapers.

words “ or of newspapers ” areinserted, so that the last part of this paragraph will hereafter read:

. . . scores or sheets of manuscript music, manuscripts of works or of newspapers forwarded separately, &c.

11. Article XVII is modified as

Article XVII.

follows:

XVII. Printed matter of all kinds. 1.—

The following are considered

Printed matter.

as printed matter, and admitted as such to the, reduced postage sanctioned by Article 5 of the Convention, viz: newspapers and periodical works, books stitched or bound, pamphlets, sheets of music, visiting cards, ad- 1360 dress cards, proofs of printing with or without the manuscripts relating thereto, papers with raised points for the use of the blind, engravings, photographs, pictures, drawings, plans, geographical maps, catalogues, prospectuses, announcements and notices of various kinds, whether printed, engraved, lithographed or autographed, and in general, all impressions or reproductions obtained upon paper, parchment or card-board, by means of printing, engraving, lithographing and autographing or any other mechanical process easy to recognize, except the copying-press.

The mechanical processes designated by the names of chromography, pblygraphy, hectography, papyrography, velocigraphy, &c., are considered as “easy to recognize”; but in order to pass at the reduced postage, the reproductions obtained by the means of these processes, must be mailed at the post-office windows, and in the minimum number of twenty perfectly identical copies.

2.— The following are excluded from the reduced postage, viz: stamps or forms of prepayment, whether obliterated or not, as well as all printed articles constituting the representative sign of a monetary value. 3.— The character of actual and personal correspondence cannot be ascribed to the following, viz: 1st. To the signature of the sender or to the designation of his name, of his profession, of his rank; of the place of origin, and of the date of dispatch; 2nd. To the dedication or mark of respect offered by the author; 3d. To the figures or signs merely intended to mark the passages of a text, in order to call attention to them: 4th. To the prices added or altered by hand in the quotations, or prices current of exchange or markets, in catalogues, prospect-uses and notices of different kinds; 5th. To offers of, or orders for books, on which the offers and orders are indicated in handwrit- 1361 ing. either by the crossing out or underscoring of printed text; 6th. To invoices or bills enclosed with printed matter and relating thereto; 7th. To printed matter bearing corrections of typographical errors; 8th. Lastly to annotations or corrections made upon proofs of printing or musical composition, and relating to the text or to the execution of the work. 4.— Printed matter must be

Enclosure of printed matter.

either placed under baud, upon a roller, between boards, in a case open at one side or at both ends, or in an unclosed envelope, or simply folded in such a manner as not to conceal the nature of the packet, or, lastly, tied by a string easy to unfasten. 5.— Address cards, and all printed

Address cards, etc.

matter presenting the form or consistency of an unfolded card, may be forwarded without band, envelope, fastening, or fold. Cards bearing the title “postal card” are not admitted at the rate for printed matter.

12. Paragraph 3 of Article XVIII

Article XVIII.

will read as follows: 3.— They must not have any

Samples.

saleable value, nor bear any manuscript other than the name or the social position of the sender, the address of the addressee, a manufacturer’s or trade mark,numbers, prices and indications relating to weight, size, and dimensions, as well as to the quantity to be disposed of. 13.

Article XX is modified as follows:

Article XX.

The following paragraph is inserted between paragraphs 2 and 3:

2 bis.—

When articles originally

Payment of reforwarding.

addressed from one part to another of a country of the Union and prepaid in cash, are reforwarded to another country, the reforwarding office must indicate, on the article, the amount of postage so prepaid in cash.

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At the end of the article a new paragraph is added, worded as follows:

4.— Correspondence of every kind, ordinary or registered, which, bearing an incomplete or erroneous address, is returned to the senders, in order that they may complete or correct it. is not considered, when reentering the service with a completed or corrected address, as reforwarded correspondence, but as newly posted, and becomes in consequence subject to a new charge. 14. The words “ at latest within a period of six months ” are inserted after “destination” in paragraph 1 of Article XXI; paragraph 1 will, therefore, read: 1. Correspondence of every kind which is not delivered, from whatever cause, must be returned immediately after the expiration of the period for keeping it required by the laws of the country of destination, and at latest within a period of six months, through the intermediary of the respective offices of exchange, and in a special bundle labeled “Rebuts”. 15. The first two paragraphs of Article XXII will read as follows: 1.— The statistics to be taken once every three years, in execution of articles 4 and 12 of the Convention, for the settlement as well of the expenses of transit within the Union, as of the charges relating to the conveyance beyond the limits of the Union, are prepared according to the provisions of the following articles during the first twenty-eight days of the month of May or of November (alternately) of the second year of each triennial period, and have a retroactive force dating from the first year. 2.— The statistics of May 1885 shall regulate the payments to be made from the 1st of January of 1363 that year till the end of March 1886. The statistics of November 1887 shall serve as a basis for the payments from the 1st of April 1886 till the end of the year 1888. The statistics of May 1890 shall apply to the years 1889, 1890 and 1891, and so on. 16. The following paragraph is

Article XXIII.

added after the 1st paragraph of Article XXIII: 1 bis.—

When several routes,

Intermediate offices.

each involving different transit expenses, are open for the transmission of correspondence to one and the same country, the dispatching office pays the intermediary office according to one rate based on the average of the different transit rates.

The first clause of paragraph 6 of the same article is modified as follows:

6.— If there be no correspondence liable to intermediary or foreign conveyance, the Table E. is not prepared, and the dispatching office enters at the head of the letter bill the words “No Table E.” 17. The following provisions are

Article XXIV.

added at the end of Article XXIV: 5.— After each statistical period,

Statistics of transit mails.

the Administrations which have dispatched mails in transit send the list of these mails to the different Administrations which they have used as intermediaries. 6.— The mere landing, in a port,

Closed mails in transit.

of closed mails brought by a packet, and intended to be taken up by another packet, does not give rise to the payment of territorial transit expenses to the post-office of the port of landing. 18. Article XXV is modified as

Article XXV.

follows:

XXV. Account of Transit Expenses.
Transit expenses.
1.— The Tables E. and F. are incorporated

Transit expense accounts.

in a special account, in 1364 which is shown, in francs and centimes, the annual amount of transit payment accruing to each office by multiplying the totals by 13. In case the multiplier does not correspond with the periodicity of the service, the Administrations concerned will agree among themselves to adopt another multiplier. The duty of preparing this account devolves upon the creditor office, which transmits it to the debtor office. 2.— The balance resulting from the reciprocal accounts between two offices, is paid by the debtor office to the creditor office in effective francs, and by means of bills drawn upon the capital, or upon a commercial centre in the country to which the latter office belongs. 3.— The preparation, transmission. and payment of the accounts of the expenses of transit belonging to a period of service, must he effected with the least possible delay, and at the latest, before the expiration of the first six months of the following period of service. In all cases, if the office which has transmitted the account has not during this interval received a correcting observation, this account is considered as duly accepted. This provision likewise applies to observations which have not been called into question, made by one office relative to the accounts presented by another office. When this term of six months has passed, the amounts due by one office to another office are subject to interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum, dating from the day of expiration of said term. The payments of transit expenses tor the first, and if necessary, for the second year of each triennial period are made provisionally at the end of the year, on the basis of the preceding statistics, subject to a subsequent adjustment of the accounts according to the results of the new statistics.

19. A new article, worded as follows, is inserted between Articles XXVII and XXVIII: 1365

XXVII bis.
Article XXVII bis.
Withdrawal of correspondence and correction of addresses. 1.— For requests for withdrawal

Withdrawing correspondence or correcting addresses.

of correspondence or for correction of addresses, the sender must use a form like model H, annexed to the present Regulations. In transmitting this request to the post-office, the sender must there establish his identity. After identification, the responsibility for which is assumed by the Administration of the country of origin, the following course is pursued: 1st. If the request is to be transmitted

Request by mail.

by mail, the form, accompanied by a perfect facsimile of the letter asked for. is forwarded direct, under registration, to the post-office of destination; 2nd. If the request is to be made

Request by telegraph.

by telegraph, the form is handed to the telegraph service which is charged to transmit its contents to the post-office of destination. 2.—

Upon the receipt of form H.,

Compliance.

or of the telegram taking its place, the office of destination institutes an inquiry for the correspondence indicated, and complies with the request.

If however, an alteration of the address is requested by telegraph, the office of destination confines itself to retaining the letter and waits for the arrival of the necessary facsimile, before complying with the request.

If the inquiry is without result, if the article has already been delivered to the addressee, or if the request by telegraph is not explicit enough to allow the article of correspondence indicated to be recognized with certainty, the fact is immediately made known to the office of origin,which informs the claimant.

3.— Unless a different arrangement has been entered into, the form H is made out in French or bears an interlinear translation in that language, and. in case the telegraph is used, the telegram is written in the French language. 1366 4.— Every Administration may demand, by a notice addressed to the International Bureau, that the exchange of reclamations, as far as it is concerned, shall be effected through the intermediary of the Central Administration or of a specially designated office.

20.

The last three paragraphs of Article XXVIII will in future read as follows:

5th class: Argentine Republic, Bulgaria, Chili, United States of Colombia, Greece, Mexico, Peru, Servia;

6th class: Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hayti, Republic of Honduras. Luxemburg, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Persia, Salvador, Kingdom of Siam, Uruguay, Venezuela, Danish Colonies, Colony of Curagao (or Netherlands West Indies). Colony of Surinam (or Netherlands Guiana);

7th class: Hawaii, Liberia, Montenegro.

21. Paragraph 2 of Article XXIX will read as follows: 2. Administrations forming the Union must communicate to each other specially through the medium of the International Bureau: 1st. Information relative to the surtaxes which they levy by virtue of Articles of the Convention, in addition to the Union rate,whether for sea-postage, or for the expenses of extraordinary conveyance, as well as a list of the countries in relation to which these surtaxes are levied, and if necessary, the designation of the routes which cause their collection; 2nd. The collection of their postage-stamps in triplicate; 3d. Lastly, the Tables C., the preparation of which is prescribed by Article V of the Regulations. 1367 22. After Article XXIXa new article is added, reading as follows

Article XXIX bis.

Article XXIX bis.

General Statistics.
Statistics.
1. Each Administration transmits

Yearly reports.

at the end of the month of July of each year, to the International Bureau, a series of statistical data, as complete as possible, relating to the preceding year, in the form of tables conforming to or analogous with the models I, K and L annexed hereto. 2. The operations of the service

Operations.

in which each transaction is recorded. form the subject of periodical statements, based upon the entries made. 3. As regards all other operations

Exchanges.

a count is made, during one week at least for daily exchanges, and during four weeks for exchanges other than daily, leaving it optional with each Administration to make a separate count for each category of correspondence. 4. There is reserved to each Administration

Counts.

the right to make this count at periods which come nearest to the average of its postal traffic. 5. The International Bureau is

Printing statistics.

charged with the duty of printing and distributing the statistical forms to be tilled out by each Administration. It is, likewise, obliged to furnish to the Administrations which may make the request 1 the necessary instructions relative to the rules to be followed, to insure, as far as possible. the uniformity of the statistical operations.

23. Paragraph 7 of Article XXX is

Article XXX.

modified as follows: 7. In questions to be decided

Decision of Questions.

by unanimous assent, or by the majority of the Union Adminis- 1368 trations, those Administrations which have not sent in their reply within the maximum delay of six months, counting from the date of the circular of the International Bureau by which these questions are submitted, are considered as expressing no opinion. 24. Paragraphs 7 and 8 (6th and 7th) of Article XXXII are replaced by the following provisions: 6th. Gibraltar, as subordinate to the Postal Administration of Great Britain, as well as the postal agency which that Administration maintains at Tangier (Morocco); 7th.

The post-offices which the Administration of the British Colony of Hong-Kong maintains at Hoiliow (Kiungschow), Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Foo-Chow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and Hankow (China);

The 11th paragraph (10th) will in future read as follows:

10th. The post-offices which the Japanese Administration has established at Shanghai (China), at Fusampo, at Genzanshin, and at Jinsen (Corea); 25.

In the 3d paragraph (2nd) of Article XXXIII, articles XXVII bis and XXIX bis are inserted between numbers XXVII and XXXI.

Done at Lisbon, the twenty-first of March one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five.

Pour l'Allemagne :	Sachse.
	Fritsch.
Pour les États-Unis d' Amérique :	William T. Otto
	Jas. S. Crawford.
Pour la Republique Argentine :	F. P. Hansen.
Pour l'Autriche :	Dewez.
	Varges.
Pour la Hongrie :	Gervay.
Pour la Belgique :	F. Gife.
Pour la Bolivie :	Joaquín Caso.
Pour le Brésil :	Luiz C. P. Guimarães.
Pour la Bulgarie :	R. Ivanoff.
Pour te Chili :	M. Martínez.

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Pour les Etats-Unis de. Colombie Signatures—Cont’d. :	César Conto.
Pour la République de CostaRica:
Pour le Danemark et les Colonies Danoises :	Lund.
Pour la République Dominicaine :	P. Gomes da Silva.
Pour l' Egypte:	W. F. Halton.
Pour l' Equateur :	Antonio Flores.
Pour l'Espagne et les Colonies Espagnoles:	S. Alvarez Bugallal.
	A. Herce.
Pour la France:	Laboulaye.
	A. Besnier.
Pou ries Colonies Françaises : Pour la Grande-Bretagne et :	Laboulaye.
diverses Colonies A n glaises :	S. A. Blackwood.
	H. Buxton Forman.
Pou r le Canada :	S. A. Blackwood.
	H. Buxton Forman,
Pour l'Inde Britannique :	H. E. M. James.
Pour la Grèce:	Eugène Borel.
Pou rie Guatemala:	J. Carrera:
Pour la République de Haïti :	Laboulaye. Ansault.
Pour le Royaume de Hawaï:	Eugène Borel.
Pour la République du Honduras:	Carrera.
Pour l'Italie :	J. B. Tantesio.
Pour le Japon :	Yasushi Namura.
Pour la République de Libéria :	Comte Senmartl
Pour le Luxembourg :	Ch. Rischard.
Pour le Mexique :	L, Breton y Vedra.
Pour le Monténégro :	Dewez.
	Varges.
Pour le Nicaragua :	Manuel J. Alvez Diniz.
Pour le Paraguay :	F. A. Rebello.
Pour les Pays-Bas et les Colo-nies Néerlandaises :	Hofstede.
	B. S WEERTS DE LaNDAS-WyBORGH.
Pour le Pérou :
Pour la Perse :	N. Semino.
Pour le Portugal :	Guilhermino Augusto de BarROS.
	Ernesto Madeira Pinto.
Pour les Colonies Portugaises:	Guilhermino Augusto de Barros.
Pour la Roumanie :	Jon Ghika.
Pour la Russie :	N. de Besak.
	Georges de Poggenpohl.
Pour le Salvador :
Pour la-Serbie:
Pour le Royaume de Siam :	Prisdang.
Pour la Suède :	W. Roos.
Pour la Norvège :	Harald Asche.
Pour la suisse :	ED. HöHN.
Pour la Turquie:
Pour l’Uruguay :	Enrique Kubly.
Pour le Venezuela:	J. L. Per'a Crespo.

February 25, 1885 Convention 25 Stat. 1370 1370 COMMERCIAL CONVENTION—MEXICO. February 25, 1885 Additional article to the Commercial Convention between the United
February 25, 1885
States of America and the United States of Mexico, concluded at Washington, January 20, 1883. Concluded February 25, 1885; ratification advised by the Senate March 20, 1885; ratified by the President November 12, 1885; ratifications exchanged November 27, 1885; proclaimed May 4, 1886.

By the President of the United States of America. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas an additional Article to the Commercial Convention concluded at Washington, January 20, 1883, between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico, was signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries on the 25th of February, 1885, the original of which additional article is word for word as follows: Additional article to the Commercial Convention concluded at Washington, January 20, 1883, between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico.

The United States of America

Preamble.

and the United States of Mexico, deeming it expedient to extend the time for the approval of the laws necessary to carry into operation the Commercial Convention between the two Governments concluded at Washington, January

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20, 1883, fixed in Article VIII., of said Convention, have agreed upon an additional article and have appointed as their Plenipotentiaries:

The President of the United

Plenipotentiaries.

States of America, Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, Secretary of State of the United States of America, and

The President of the United States of Mexico. Matias Romero, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of Mexico at Washington;

Who after having communicated to each other their respect- 1371 ive full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following article:

additional article.

The time originally fixed in Article VIII of the Commercial Convention between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico, concluded at Washington, January 20, 1883. for the approval of the laws necessary to carry it into operation, is hereby extended to May 20, 1886.

This additional article shall be ratified by the contracting Par-ties, in conformity with their respective Constitutions and its ratifications shall be exchanged in Washington as soon as possible.

In faith whereof we, the undersigned, in virtue of our respective full powers, have signed the present additional article in duplicate, and have hereunto affixed our respective seals.

Done at the City of Washing-ton the 25th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five.

Articulo adicional à la Convencion cornercial concluida en Washington el 20 de Enero de 1883, entre los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

Los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, creyendo convenient© prorogar el plazo para la aprobacion de las leyes necesarias para llevar a efecto la Convencion cornercial entre los dos Gobiernos concluida en Washington el 20 de Enero de 1883, one lija el artfculo VIII. de dicha Convencion, han convenido en un artfculo adicional, y han nombrado sus Plenipotenciarios:

El President© de los Estados Unidos de America d Federico T. Frelinghuysen. Secretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos de America, y

El President© de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos d Matfas Romero, Enviado Extraordinario y Ministro Plenipotenciario de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos en Washington;

Quienes habidndose mostrado sus respectivos plenos poderes y 1371 encontradolos en buena y debida forma, han convenido en el siguiente articulo:

articulo adicional.

Additional article.

El plazo primitivamente fijado en el articulo VIII. de la Convencion comercial entre los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos concluida en Washington el 20 de Enero de 1883, para la aprobacion de las leyes necesarias para llevar d efecto dicha Convencion, se proroga por el presente hasta el 20 de Mayo de 1886.

Este articulo adicional sera ratificado

Ratification.

por las Partes contratantes, de acuerdo con sus respectivas Constituciones, y las ratificaciones se canjearan en Washington tan pronto como fuere posible.

En fd de lo cual los infrascritos, en virtud de sus respectivos plenos poderes. han firmado el presente articulo adicional por duplicado, y lo han sellado con sus respectivos sellos.

Hecho en la ciudad de Washington

Signatures.

el dia 25 de Febrero, en el afio del Sefior mil ochocientos ochenta v cinco.

FRED’K T. FRELINGHUYSEN. [seal.] M. ROMERO. [seal.] And whereas the said additional article has been duly ratified on

Proclamation.

both parts, and the ratifications of the two Governments exchanged in the city of Washington, on the twenty-seventh day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five:

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland. President of the United States of America, have caused the said additional article to be made public, to the end that the same may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, and [seal.] of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and tenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State.

March 20, 1883 Convention 25 Stat. 1372 1372 PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY. March 20, 1883. Convention and Final Protocol between the United States, Belgium.

March 20, 1883

. Brazil, the Dominican Republic, France, Great Britain, Guatemala, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, ^*^* The Republic of Salvador has announced its intention of withdrawing from the Union on and after August 17, 1887.Salvador, Servia, Spain, Sweden, the Swiss Confederation, and Tunis, for the protection of industrial property. Concluded at Paris, March 20, 1883; exchange of ratifications by Signatory Powers, June 6, 1884; adhesion to the Convention advised by the Senate. March 2, 1887; ratified by the President, March 29, 1887; accession of the United States to the Union announced by the Minister Resident and Consul-General of the United Stales at Berne to the Federal Council of Switzerland, May 30, 1887; proclaimed, June 11, 1887.

By the President of the United States of America. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas a Convention and Final Protocol, in the French language,

Preamble.

for the Protection of Industrial Property were concluded on the 20th day of March 1883 at Paris. France, between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Empire of Brazil, the French Republic, the Republic of Guatemala, the Kingdom of Italy, the Kingdom of the Nether-lands, tile Kingdom of Portugal, the Republic of Salvador, the Kingdom of Servia, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Swiss Confederation, the tenor of which Convention and Final Protocol is as follows: Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.

His Majesty the King of the Belgians;

Contracting parties.

His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil: His Majesty the King of Spain; The President of the French Republic; the President of the Republic of Guatemala; His Majesty the King of Italy; His Majesty the King of the Netherlands; His Majesty the King of Portugal and the Algarves: the President of the Republic of Salvador; His Majesty the King of Servia; the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation;

Equally animated by the desire to assure, by common accord, a complete and efficacious protection to the industry and commerce of the subjects of their respective states, and to contribute to the safeguard of the rights of invent- 1373 ors, and to the loyalty of commercial transactions, have resolved to conclude a Convention to that effect, and have named as their Plenipotentiaries the following:

His Majesty the King of the Belgians: Baron Beyens, Grand O nicer of His Royal Order of Léopold, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris:

His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil: Mr. J tiles Constant. Count de Villeneuve, Member of the Council of His Majesty, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians, Commander of the Order of Christ, Officer of His Order of the Rose, Knight of the Legion of Honor, etc.:

His Majesty the King of Spain; His Excellency the Duke de FernanNufiez de Montellano, and Del Arco. Count de Cervellon, Marquis of Almonacir, Grandee of Spain of the 1st Class. Knight of the distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece, Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III., Knight of Calatrava, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, etc., Senator of the Kingdom, His Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Paris:

The President of the French Republic: Mr. Paul Chellemel-Lacour, Senator, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Hdrisson. Deputy, Minister of Commerce: Mr. Charles Jagerschmidt, Minister Plenipotentiary of 1st Class, Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honor;

The President of the Republic of Guatemala: Mr. Crisanto Medina. Officer of the Legion of Honor, etc.. His Envoy Extra-ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris;

His Majesty the King of Italy; Mr. Constantin Ressman, Commander of His Orders of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, and of the Crown of Italy,Commander of the Legion of Honor, etc., Counsellor of the Embassy of Italy at Paris;

His Majesty the King of the Netherlands: Baron de Zuylen de Nyevelt, Commander of His Orl 1374 tier of the Lion of the Netherlands, Grand Cross of His Grand Ducal Order of the Oaken Crown and of the Golden Lion of Nassau, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris;

His Majesty the King of Portugal find the Algarves: Mr. Josd’ da Silva Mendes Leal, Counsellor of State, Peer of the Kingdom, Minister and Honorary Secretary of State, Grand Cross of the Order of St. James, Knight of the Order of the Tower and of the Sword of Portugal, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, etc,, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at. Paris; Mr. Fernand de Azevedo. Officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., First Secretary of the Legation of Portugal at Paris;

The President of the Republic of Salvador: Mr. Torres Caicedo, Corresponding Members of the Institute of France, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris;

His Majesty the King of Servia: Mr. Sima M. Marinovitch, Chargd d’Affaires ad interim of Servia, Knight of the Royal Order of Takovo, etc.;

And the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation: Mr. Charles Edward Lardy, its Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris; Mr. J. Weibel, Engineer at Geneva. President of the Swiss Section of the permanent Commission for the protection of Industrial Property.

Who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed upon the following Articles:

Article I. The Governments of Belgium,

Union for protecting industrial property.

of Brazil, of Spain, of France, of Guatemala, of Italy, of the Netherlands, of Portugal, of Salvador, of Servia and of Switzerland, have constituted themselves into a state of Union for the protection of Industrial Property.

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Article II. The subjects or citizens of each of the contracting States shall enjoy, in all the other States of the Union, so far as concerns patents for inventions, trade or commercial marks, and the commercial name, the advantages that the respective laws thereof at present accord, or shall afterwards accord to subjects or citizens. In consequence they shall have the same protection as these latter, and the same legal recourse against all infringements of their rights. under reserve of complying with the formalities and conditions imposed upon subjects or citizens by the domestic legislation of each State.

Article III. Are assimilated to the subjects or citizens of the contracting States, the subjects or citizens of States, not forming part of the Union, who are domiciled or have industrial or commercial establishments upon the territory of one of the States of the Union.

Article IV.

Any one who shall have regularly deposited an application for a patent of invention, of an industrial model, or design, of a trade or commercial mark, in one of the contracting States, shall enjoy for the purpose of making the deposit in the other States, and under reserve of the rights of third parties, a right of priority during the periods hereinafter determined.

In consequence, the deposit subsequently made in one of the other States of the Union, before the expiration of these periods cannot be invalidated by acts performed in the interval, especially by another deposit, by the publication of the invention or its working by a third party, by the sale of copies of the design or model, by the employment of the mark.

The periods of priority above-mentioned shall be six months for patents of invention and three 1376 months for designs or industrial models, as well as for trade or commercial marks. They shall be augmented by one month for countries beyond the seas.

Article V.

The introduction by the patentee

Introduction of patented articles.

into countries where the patent has been granted, of articles manufactured in any other of the States of the Union, shall not entail forfeiture.

The patentee, however, shall be subject to the obligation of working his patent conformably to the laws or the country into which he has introduced the patented articles.

Article VI.

Every trade or commercial

Trademarks.

mark regularly deposited in the country of origin shall be admitted to deposit and so protected in all the other countries of the Union.

Shall be considered as country of origin, the country where the depositor has his principal establishment.

If this principal establishment is not situated in one of the countries of the Union, shall be considered as country of origin that to which the depositor belongs.

The deposit may be refused, if the object, for which it is asked, is considered contrary to morals and to public order.

Article VII. The nature of the production

Nature of product.

upon which the trade or commercial mark is to be affixed cannot in any case be an obstacle to the deposit of the mark.

Article VIII. The commercial name shall be

Commercial names.

protected in all the countries of the Union without obligation of deposit, whether it forms part or not, of a trade or commercial mark.

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Article IX.

Every production bearing, unlawfully a trade or commercial mark, or a commercial name, may be seized upon importation into those pf the States of the Union in which such mark or such commercial name has a right to legal protection.

The seizure shall take place either at the instance of the public. prosecutor or of the interested party, conformably to the domestic legislation of each State.

Article X.

The provisions of the preceding article shall be applicable to every production bearing falsely as indication of origin, the name of a stated locality, when this indication shall be joined to a fictitious commercial name or a name borrowed with fraudulent intention.

Is reputed interested party every manufacturer or trader engaged in the manufacture or sale of this production, when established in the locality falsely indicated as the place of export.

Article XI. The High Contracting parties engage between themselves to accord a temporary protection to patentable inventions, to industrial designs or models, as well as to trade or commercial marks for the productions, which may figure at official or officially recognized International Exhibitions.

Article XII. Each one of the High Contracting parties engages to establish a special service of Industrial Property and a central depot, for giving information to the public, concerning patents of invention, industrial designs or models and trade or commercial marks.

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Article XIII.

An International Office shall be

International bureau established.

organized under the title of “International Bureau of the Union for the Protection of Industrial Property.”

This Bureau, the cost of which shall be supported by the governments of all the contracting States, shall be placed under the high authority of the Superior Administration of the Swiss Confederation, and shall work under its supervision. Its powers shall be determined by common accord between the States of the Union.

Article XIV.

The present Convention shall

Revision.

be submitted to periodical revisions for the purpose of introducing improvements calculated to perfect the system of the Union.

With this object, conferences shall take place successively in one of the contracting States between the delegates of said States.

The next meeting shall take place in 1885 at Rome.

Article XV. It is understood that the High

Right reserved to make special protective arrangements.

Contracting parties respectively reserve the right to make, separately, between themselves, special arrangements for the protection of industrial property, so far as these arrangements shall not interfere with the provisions of the present convention.

Article XVI.

The States that have not taken

Adhesion of non-signatory states.

part in the present Convention shall be admitted to adhere to the same upon their application.

This adhesion shall be notified through the diplomatic channel to the Government of the Swiss Confederation and by the latter to all the others.

It shall convey, of full right, accession to all the clauses and admission to all the advantages stipulated by the present Convention,

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Article XVII. The execution of the reciprocal engagements contained in the present Convention is subordinated so far as needful, to the accomplishment of the formalities and rules established by the constitutional laws of such of the High Contracting parties as are bound to ask the application thereof, which they agree to do wit Inn the shortest delay possible.

Article XVIII.

The present Convention shall be put into execution within a mouth after exchange of ratifications. and shall remain in force during a period of time not determined. until the expiration of one year from the day upon which the denunciation shall be made.

This denunciation shall be addressed to the Government empowered to receive adhesions. It shall only produce its effect as regards the State making it, the invention remaining executory for the other contracting parties.

Article XIX. The present Convention shall be ratified and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Paris, within the period of one year at the latest.

In witness whereof the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed it and affixed to it their seals.

Done at Paris the 20th of March, 1883.

Beyens. [SEAL.] Villeneuve. “ Duc de Fernan-Nuñez. “ P. Challem elLacour. “ Ch. Herisson. “ Ch. Jagerschmidt. “ Crisanto Medina. “ Ressman. “ Baron de Zuylen de Nyevelt. “ Jose da Silva Mendes Leal. “ F. d’Azevedo. “ J. M. Torres-Caicedo. “ Sima M. Marinovitch. “ Lardy. “ J. Weibel. “ 1380 final protocol.

Final protocol.

On proceeding to the signature of the Convention, concluded this day between the Governments of Belgium. Brazil. Spain, France, Guatemala. Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal. Salvador, Servia. and Switzerland, for the protection of industrial property, the undersigned plenipotentiaries have agreed on the following:

1. The words Industrial Property

Definition of “Industrial Property.”

are to be understood in their widest acceptation, in the sense that they apply not only to the productions of industry properly so called, but equally to the productions of agriculture (wines, grains, fruits, cattle, etc.) and to mineral productions used in commerce (mineral waters, etc.). 2. Under the name Patents of
Patents.
invention are included the various classes of industrial patents granted by the laws of the contracting States, such as pa tents of importation, patents of improvement. etc. 3. It is understood that the final

Domestic legislation not infringed upon.

pro vision of Article 2 of the convention shall in no respect infringe upon the laws of each of the contracting States, so far as concerns the procedure before the courts and the competence of the said courts. 4.

Paragraph 1 of Article 6 is

Trade-marks.

to be understood in the sense that no trade or commercial mark shall be excluded from protection, in one of the States of the Union, by the mere fact that it may not satisfy, in respect to the signs composing it, the conditions of the laws of this State, provided that it does satisfy, in this regard, the laws of the country of origin, and that it has been in this latter country, duly deposited. Saving this exception which concerns only the form of the mark, and under reservation of the provisions of the other articles of the Convention, the domestic legislation of each of the states shall receive its due application.

In order to avoid all misinterpretation, it is understood that 1381 the use of public armorial bearings and decorations may lie considered contrary to public order, in the sense of the final paragraph of Article 6.

5. The organization of a special service of Industrial Property mentioned in Article 12 shall include, as far as is possible, the publication in each state of an official periodical. 6.

The common expenses of the International Bureau, created by Article 13, shall in no case exceed yearly a sum-total representing a mean of 2,000 francs for each contracting State.

In order to determine the contributory share of each of the States this sum-total of expenses, the contracting States, and those who may hereafter adhere to the Union, shall be divided into six classes, each contributing in the proportion of a certain number of units, namely:

1st class: 25 units 2d. “20 “ 3d. “15 “ 4th. “10 “ 5th. “5 “ 6th. “3 “

Those coefficients shall be multiplied by the number of the States of each class, and the sum of the products thus obtained shall furnish the number of units by which the total expense is to be divided. The quotient will give the amount of the unit of expense.

The contracting States are classified as follows in respect to the division of the expenses:

1st class: France, Italy. 2d. “Spain. 3th. “Belgium, Brazil, Portugal, Switzerland. 4th. “Netherlands. 5th. “Servia. 6th. “Guatemala, Salvador.

The Swiss Government shall supervise the expenditure of the International Bureau, make the necessary advances, and state the annual account, which shall be 1382 communicated to all the other Governments.

The International Bureau shall

Statistics, etc.

collect information of every kind relating to the protection of Industrial Property, and shall compile from it general statistics, which shall be transmitted to all the Governments. It shall occupy itself with examinations of general utility which may be of interest to the Union, and shall publish, with the assistance of the documents put at its disposal by the various Governments, a periodical in the French language on questions which concern the object of the Union.

The numbers of this periodical

Distribution of official publications.

and all the documents published by the International Bureau shall be partitioned among the Governments of the States of the Union in the proportion of the number of contributory units above mentioned.

The copies and supplementary

Extra copies.

documents which may be requested either by the said Governments, or by corporations or private persons, shall be paid for separately.

The International Bureau must

Special information.

always hold itself at the disposal of the members of the Union, in order to furnish them, on questions relating to the international service of Industrial Property, with such special information as they may need.

The Government of the country

Meetings of Conference.

where the next Conference is to be held shall prepare, with the assistance of the International Bureau. the work of the said Conference.

The director of the International

Director to be present.

Bureau shall be present at the sessions of the Conferences, and shall take part in the discussions without voting.

He shall make an annual report

Report.

on its management, which shall be communicated to all the members of the Union.

The official language of the International

French to be the official language.

Bureau shall be the French language.

The present final protocol,

Ratification of protocol

which shall be ratified at the same time as the Convention concluded 1383 this day, shall be considered as forming an integral part of that Convention, and shall have the same force, value, and duration.

In faith whereof the under-signed plenipotentiares have drawn up the present protocol.

Beyens. Villeneuve. Duc de Fernan-Nuñez. P. Challem elLacour. Ch. Herisson. Ch. Jagerschmidt. Crisanto Medina. Ressman. Baron de Zuylen de Nyevelt. Jose da Silva Mendes Leal. F. d’Azevedo. J. M. Torres-Caicedo. Sima M. Marinovitch. Lardy. J. Weibel. Convention pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle.

Sa Majesté le Roi des Beiges, Sa Majesté l’Empereur du Brasil, Sa Majesté le Roi d’Espagne, le President de la République FranQaise. le President de la Republique de Guatemala. Sa Majesty Ie Roi d’talie, Sa Majesté le Roi des PaysBas. Sa Majesté le Roi de Portugal et des Algarves, le President de la République de Salvador, Sa Majesté le Roi de Serbie et le Conseil fédéral de la, Confédération Suisse;

Egalement animus du désir d’assurer, d’un commun accord, une complete et efficace protection l’industrie et au commerce des nationaux de leurs Etats respectifs. et de contribuer st la garantie des droits des inventeurs et de la 1373 oyauté des transactions commerciales, ont rdsolu de conduce une Convention h cet effet, et ont nomme pour leurs Pldnipotentialres, savoir:

Sa Majeste le Boi des Beiges, M.

Plenipotentiaries.

Ie Baron Beyens, Grand Officier de Son Ordre Royal de Ldopold. Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur, etc., son Envoy6 extraordinaire et Ministre plenipotentiaire h Paris;

Sa Majeste L’Empereur du Bresil, M. Jules Constant, Comte de Villeneuve, Membre du Conseil de Sa Majesty, sou Envoyd extraordinaire et Ministre pldnipotentiaire pres Sa Majesté le Roi des Beiges, Commandeur de 1’Ordre du Christ, Officier de son Ordre de la Rose, Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur, etc.;

Sa Majeste le. Roi d’Espagne, S. Exc. M. leDuc de FernanNufiez, de Montellano et Del Arco, Comte de Cervellon, Marquis de Almonacir, Grand d’Espagne de 1^re classe, Chevalier de 1’Ordre Insigne de la Toisond’Or. GrandCroix de 1’Ordre de Charles III., Chevalier de Calatrava, GrandCroix de la Ldgion d’honneur, etc., Senateur du Royaume, son Ambassadeur extraordinaire et pldnipotentiaire a Paris;

Le President de la R’publique Fran‗aise. M. Paul ChallemelLacour. Sdnateur, Ministre des Affaires etrangeres; M. Hdrisson, Ddpute, Ministre du Commerce; M. Charles Jagerschmidt, Ministre plenipotentiaire de 1^re classe, Officier de l’Ordre National de la Ldgion d’honneur, etc.;

Le President de la Republique de Guatemala, M. Crisanto Medina, Officier de la Ldgion d’honneur, etc., son Envoyd extraordinaire et Ministre plenipotentiaire h Paris;

Sa Majeste le Roi d’ltalie, M. Constantin Ressman. Commandeur de ses (irdres des Saints Maurice et Lazare et de la Couronne d’ltalie, Commandeur de la Ldgion d’honneur. etc.. Conseiller de l’Ambassade d’Italie a Paris;

Sa Majeste le Roi des PaysBas, M. le Baron de Zuvlen de Nvevelt, Commandeur de son Ordre 1374 du Lion néerlandais, Grand-Croix de son Ordre Grand-Ducal de la Couronne du Chene et du Lion-d’Or de Nassau, Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur. etc., son Envoyd extraordinaire et Ministre pldnipotentiaire h Paris;

Sa Majeste le Roi de Portugal et des Algarves, M. José da Silva Mendes Leal. Conseiller d’Etat, Pair du Royaume, Ministre et Secretaire d’Etat honoraire, GrandCroix de l’Ordre de Saint-Jacques, Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Tom et de l’Epde de Portugal, Grand Officierde la Ldgion d’honneur, etc., son Envoyd extraordinaire et Ministre plénipotentiaire a Paris: M. Fernand de Azevedo, Officier de la Légion d’honneur, etc., Premier Secretaire de la Legation de Portugal à Paris;

Le Président dela République de Salvador, M. Torres Caicedo. Membra correspondant de 1’Institut de France, Grand Officier de la Ldgion d’honneur, etc., son Envoyd extraordinaire et Ministre pldnipotentiaire h Paris;

Sa Majeste le Roi de Serbie, M. Sima S. Marinovitch, Chargd d’Affaires par interim de Serbie, Chevalier de 1’Ordre Royal de Takovo, etc., etc.;

Et le Conseil Federal de la Confederation Suisse. M. Charles Edouard Lardy, son Envoyd extraordinaire et Ministre plenipotentiaire à Paris: M. J. Weibel, Ingénieur à Genève, President de la Section Suisse de la Commission permanente pour la protection de la Propriety industrielle.

Lesquels, a pres s’etre communiqud leurs plains pouvoirs respectifs, trouves en bonne et due forme, sont convenus des Articles suivants:

Article I. Les Gouvernements de la Belgique, du Brdsil, de l’Espagne, de la France, du Guatemala, de l’Italie, des PaysBas, du Portugal, du Salvador, de la Serbie et de la Suisse sont constituds a l’dtat d’Union pour la protection de la Propridtd industrielle.

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Article II. Les sujets ou citoyens de chacun

Reciprocal rights for patents, trade-marks, etc.

des Etats contractants jpuiront, dans tons les autres Etats de l’Union. on ce qui concerne les brevets d’invention, les dessins ou modules industriels, les marques de fabrique ou de commerce et le nom commercial, des a vantages que les lois respectives accordent actuellement ou accorderont par la suite aux nationaux. En consequence, ils auront la meme protection que ceuxci et le meme recours Idgal centre toute atteinte portde à leurs droits, sous reserve de Taccomplissement des formality’s et des conditions imposdesaux nationaux par la legislation interleave de chaque Etat.

Article III. Sent assimilds aux sujets ou citoyens

Rights of citizens of non-contracting states.

des Etats contractants les sujets ou citoyens des Etats ne faisant pas partie de l’Union, qui sent domicilids ou out des dtablissements indust riels ou commerciaux sur le territoire de l‘un des Etats de l’Union.

Article IV.

Celui qui aura rdgnlierement

Rights of priority in contracting countries.

fait le depot d’une demande de brevet d’invention, d’un dessin ou modhle industriel, d’une marque de fabrique on de commerce, dans l’un des Etats contractants, jouira, pour effectuer le depot dans les autres Etats, et sous re-serve des droits des tiers, d’un droit de priorite pendant les ddlais determines ciapres,

En consequence, le ddpot nltdrieurement opdrd dans l’un des autres Etats de l’Union, avant l’expiration de ces ddlais, ne pourra etre invalids par des faits accomplis dans l’intervalle, soit. notamment, par un autre depot, par la publication de l’invention ou son exploitation par un tiers, par la mise en vente d’exemplaires du dessin ou du module, par l’emploi de la marque.

Les deiais de priorite mentionnds cidessus seront de six mois pour les brevets d’invention, et de 1376 trois mois pour les dessins ou modules industriels, ainsi que pour les marques de fabrique ou de commerce. Ils seront augments d’un mois pour les pays d’outremer.

Article V.

L’introduction par le brevetd, dans le pays oh le brevet aetd delivrd, d’objets fabriquds dans Fun ou l’autre des Etats de l’Union, n’entrainera pas la ddchdance.

Toutefois le breveté restera soumis h Fobligation d’exploiter son brevet conformement aux lois du pays oil il introduit les objets brevet ds.

Article VI.

Toute marque de fabrique ou de commerce rdgulieremcnt deposde dans le pays d’origine sera admise an dépot et protdgde telle quelle dans tons les autres pays de l’Union.

Sera considdre comme pays d’origine le pays oil le ddposant a son principal dtablissement.

Si ce principal dtablissement n’est point situd dans un des pays de FUnion, sera considdre comme d’origine celui auquel appartient le ddposant.

Le dépot pourra etre refusd, si l’objet pour lequel il est demandé est considdre contraire a la morale ou a Ford republic.

Article VII. La nature du produit sur lequel la marque de fabrique ou de commerce doit etre apposde ne pent, dans aucun cas, t’aire obstacle au dépot de la marque.

Article VIII. Le nom commercial sera protdgd dans tons les pays de l’Union sans obligation do ddpot, qu’il fasse ou non partie d’une marque de fabrique ou de commerce.

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Article IX.

Tout produit portant illicitemeut

Seizure of articles infringing trademarks, etc.

une marque de fabrique ou de commerce, ou un nom commercial, pourra etre saisi h Pimportation dans ceux des Etats de TUnion danslesquels cette marque ou ce nom commercial out droit a la protection légale.

La saisie aura lieu a la requete soit du Ministhre public, soit de la partie in tdressde, conformement h la legislation intdrieure de chaque Etat.

Article X.

Les dispositions de l’article prdcddent

Application.

seront applicables a tout produit portant faussement, com-me indication de provenance, le nom d’une locality ddterminde, lorsquecette indication serajointe h un nom commercial fictif ouemSruntd dans une intention frauuleuse.

Est rdputd partieintdressde tout fabricant ou commergant engage dans la fabrication ou le commerce de ce produit, et dtabli dans la locality faussement indiqude comme provenance.

Article XI. Les Hautes Parties contractantes

Protection to inventions, etc., at exhibitions.

s’engagent à accorder une protection temporaire aux inventions brevetables, aux dessins ou meddles industriels, ainsi qu’aux marques de fabrique ou de commerce, pour les produits qui figureront aux Expositions internationales officielles ou officiellement reconnues.

Article XII. Chacune des Hautes Parties

Industrial property service.

contractantes s’engage h dtablir un service spdcial de la Propridtd industrielle et un ddpot central pour la communication au public des brevets d’invention, des dessins ou modules industriels et des marques de fabrique ou de commerce.

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Article XIII.

Un office international sera organisé sous le titre de Bureau International de l’Union pour la protection de la Propriety industrielle.

Ce Bureau, dont les frais seront supports par les administrations de tous les Etats contractants, sera placd sous la haute autorite del’Administration supdrieure de la Confederation suisse, et. fonctionnera sous sa surveillance. Les attributions en seront ddtermindesd’un commun accord entre les Etats de l’Union.

Article XIV.

La prdsente Convention sera soumise h des revisions pdriodiques en vue d’y introduire les ameliorations de nature a perfectionner le sy st erne de l’ Union.

A cet effet, des conférences auront lieu successivement, dans l’un des Etats contractants, entre les delegues desdits Etats.

La prochaine reunion aura lieu en 1885, a Rome.

Article XV. Il est entendu que les Hautes Parties contractautes se rdservent respectivement le droit de prendre sdpardment, entre el les, des arrangements particuliers pour la protection de la Propriete industriel le. en tant que ces arrangements ne contreviendraient point aux dispositions de la prdsente Convention.

Article XVI.

Les Etats qui n’ont point pris part a la presente Convention seront admis a y adherer sur leur demande.

Cette adhesion sera notifide par la voie diplomatique an Gouvernement de la Confederation Suisse, et par celuici a tons les autres.

Elle emportera, de plein droit, accession a toutes les clauses et admission a tous les advantages stipules par la presents Convention.

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Article XVII. L’exécution des engagements

Legislation.

réciproques contenus dans la present e Convention est subordonnde, en tant que de besoin, a l’accomplissement des formalitds et regies etablies par les lois constitutionnelles de celles des Hautes Parties contractantes qui sont tenues d’en provoquer l’application, ce qu’elles s’obligent a faire dans le plus bref délai possible.

Article XVIII.

La prdsente Convention sera

Time of going into effect.

misea execution dans le delai d’un mois a partir de I’echange des ratifications et demeurera en vigueur pendant tin temps inddtermine. jusqu’h respiration d’une amide a partir du jour on ladenonciation en sera faite.

Cette denunciation sera adressde

Denunciation.

an Gouvernement charge de recevoir les adhesions. Elle ne produira sou effet qu’a Vegard de l’Etat qui l’aura faite, la Convention restant executoire pour les autres parties contractantes.

Article XIX. La prdsente Convention sera

Ratification.

ratifide. et les ratifications en seront dchangees à Paris, dans le ddlai d’un an an plus tard.

En foi de quoi, les Pldnipotentiaires respectifs Tout signee et y ont apposd leurs cachets.

Fait a Paris, le 20 Mars 1888.

Beyens. [SEAL.]

Signatures.

Villeneuve. “ Duc de Fernan-Nuñez. “ P. Challem elLacour. “ Ch. Herisson. “ Ch. Jagerschmidt. “ Crisanto Medina. “ Ressman. “ Baron de Zuylen de Nyevelt. “ Jose da Silva Mendes Leal. “ F. d’Azevedo. “ J. M. Torres-Caicedo. “ Sima M. Marinovitch. “ Lardy. “ J. Weibel. “ 1380 protocole de clôture. An moment de procdder à la signature de la Convention conclue, ft la date de ce jour, entre les Gouvernements de la Belgique, du Brasil, de l’Espagne. de la France, du Guatemala, de l’Italie, des Pays-Bas, du Portugal, du Salvador, de la Serbie et tie la Suisse, pour la protection de la Propridtd industrielle, les Pldnipotentiaires soussignes sont convenus de ce qui suit: 1. Les mots Propriety industrielle. doivent etre entendus dans leur acception la plus large, en ce sens qu’ils s’appliquent non seulement aux produits de 1’industrie propremeiit dite, mais egalement aux produits de Tagriculture (vins, grains, fruits, bestiaux, etc.) et aux produits mindraux livrds an commerce (eaux mindrales, etc.). 2. Sous le nom de Brevets d’invention sont comprises les di verses espces de brevets industriels admises par les legislations des Etats contractants, telles que brevets d’importation, brevets de perfectionnement, etc. 3. Il est entendu que la disposition finale de Particle 2 de la Convention ne porte aucune atteinte a la legislation de chacun des Etats contractants, en ce qui concerne la procedure suivie devant les tribunaux et la competence de ces tribunaux. 4.

Le paragraph© 1^er de Particle 6 doit etre entendu en ce sens qu’aucune marque de fabrique ou de commerce ne pourra etre exclue de la protection dans Tun des Etats de l’Union par le fait seul quelle ne satisferait pas, au point de vue des signes qui la composent, aux conditions de la legislation de cet Etat, pourvu qu’elle satisfasse, sur ce point, à la legislation du pays d’origine et qu’elle ait dtd, dans ce dernier pays. l’objet d’un ddpdt rdgulier. Sauf cette exception, qui ne concern© que la forme de la marque, et sous reserve des dispositions des autres articles de la Convention, la legislation intdrieure de chacun des Etats recevra son application.

Pour eviter toute fausse interpretation, il est entendu que 1381 l’usage des armoiries publiques et des decorations pent etre considdrd comme contraire à l’ordre public dans le sens du paragraphe final de l‘article 4.

5. L‘organisation du service

Publication of official periodical

spdcial de la Propriete industrielle mentionnd à l’article 12 comprendra. autant que possible, la publication, dans chaque Etat, d’une feuille officielle pdriodique. 6.

Les frais commons du Bureau

Expenses of Inter-national Bureau.

international institue par l‘article 13 ne pourront. en aucun cas. dd passer, par amide, une somme totale reprdsentant une moyenne de 2,000 francs par chaque Etat coutractant.

Pour determiner lapart contribolive

Classification of expenses.

de chacun des Etats dans cette somme totale des frais, les Etats contractants et ceux qui adhdreraient ultdrieurement a 1’Union seront divisds en six classes, contribuant chacune dans la proportion d’un certain nombre d’unitds, savoir:

1^re classe 25 unités. 2^e “20 “ 3^e “15 “ 4^e “10 “ 5^e “5 “ 6^e “3 “

Ges coefficients seront multi-plies par le nombre des Etats de chaque classe. et la somme des produits ainsi obtenus fournira le nombre d’unites par lequel la ddpense totale doit etre divisde. Le quotient donnera le montant de 1’unitd de dépense.

Les Etats contractants sont

Classification of countries.

classds ainsi qu’il suit, en vue de la repartition des frais:

1° classe:France, Italie. 2° “Espagne. 3° “Belgique, Brdsil,Portugal, Suisse. 4° “Pays-Bas. 5° “Serbia. 6° “Guatemala, Salvador.

L’Administration suisse surveillera

Supervision of expenditures.

les ddpenses du Bureau international, fera les avances ndcessaires et dtablira le compte annuel, qui sera commumqué à 1382 toutes les autres Administrations.

Le Bureau international centralisera les renseignements de toute nature relatifs a la protection de la Propriety industrielleet les rdunira en une statistique gdndrale qui sera distribute a toutes les Administrations. Il procddera aux dt tides d’utilitd commune intdressant FUnion et rddigera, à l’aide des documents qui seront mis a sa disposition par les diverses Administrations, uno feuille pdriodique, en langue franqaise. sur les questions concernant l’objet de l’Union.

Les numdros de cette feuille, de meme que tons les documents publids par le Bureau International, seront rdpartis entre les Administrations des Etats de l’Union. dans la proportion du nombre des unites contributives cidessus mentionees.

Les exemplaires et documents supplemental res qui seraient reclames. soit par lesdites Administrations. so it par des socidtds ou des particuliers, seront payds a part.

Le Bureau international devra se tenir en tout temps a la disposition des Membres de l’Union, pour leur fournir, sur les questions relatives au service international de la Propridtd industrielle, les renseignements spdciaux dont ils pourraient avoir besoin.

L’Administration du pays on doit sieger la prochaine Confdrence prdparera, avec le concours du Bureau international, les travaux de cette Confdrence.

Le directeur du Bureau international assistera aux sdances des Confdrences et prendra part aux discussions sans voix délibérative.

Il fera, sur sagestion.un rapport annuel qui sera communiqud a tons les membres de l’Union.

La langue officielle du Bureau international sera la langue française.

Le prdsent Protocole de Cloture, qui sera ratifid en meme temps que la Convention conclue 1383 à la date de ce jour, sera considéré comnie faisant partie integrants de cette Convention, et aura memes force, valeuret durde.

En foi de quoi, les Pldnipotentiaires soussignds out dresse le present Protocole.

Beyens.

Signatures.

Villeneuve. Duc de Fernan-Nuñez. P. Challem elLacour. Ch. Herisson. Ch. Jagerschmidt. Crisanto Medina. Ressman. Baron de Zuylen de Nyevelt. Jose da Silva Mendes Leal. F. d’Azevedo. J. M. Torres-Caicedo. Sima M. Marinovitch. Lardy. J. Weibel. And whereas the several Contracting parties to the said Convention and Final Protocol exchanged the ratifications thereof, at the City of Paris, on the 6th day of June, 1884; And whereas the several States hereinafter named, have adhered

Adhesions.

to the said Convention and Final Protocol in virtue of Article XVI. of the said Convention:

Great Britain	March 17, 1884.
Tunis	March 20, 1884.
The Dominican Republic	October 20, 1884.
Norway	July 1, 1885.
Sweden	July 3, 1885.

And whereas in virtue of Article III. of the Regulation for the execution of the said Convention, the several States hereinafter named have declared that their accession to the International Union for the protection of Industrial Property includes that of their Colonies and possessions hereinafter enumerated, namely:

France: Martinique, Guadeloupe and dependencies, Reunion and

Enumeration of colonies of adhering countries.

dependency, (Saint Mary of Madagascar), Cochin-China, St. Pierre, Miquelon, Guiana, Senegal and dependencies (Rivieres du Sud, Grand Bassam, Assimie, Porto Novo and Kotonou). the Congo and of the Gaboon, Mayotte, NossiBe, the French establishments in India (Pondicherry. Chandernagore. Karikal. Mah(5, Yanaon). New Caledonia, the French establishments in Oceanica (Tahiti and dependencies). Obock and DidgoSuarez:

Portugal: The Azores and Madeira;

Spain: Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines.

And whereas the Republic of Salvador has in virtue of Article XVIII. of the said Convention, denounced the same on the 17th day

Withdrawal of Salvador.

of August 1886, and will cease to be a member of the International Union for the Protection of Industrial Property on and after the 17th day of August 1887; And whereas the Swiss Confederation in virtue of the said Article XVI. of the said Convention has invited the United States of America to adhere to the said Convention and Final Protocol; 1384 And whereas the President of the United States of America, by

Adhesion of United States.

and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof, did on the 29th day of March, 1887, declare that the United States adhere to the said Convention and Final Protocol of the 20th of March, 1883; And whereas the Minister Resident and Consul-General of the United States at Berne did, in virtue of Article 11. of the Regulation for the execution of the Convention of March 20, 1883, by note of May 30, 1887, to the Swiss Federal Council, designate the said thirtieth day of May 1887, as the date of accession of the United States of America to the Union for the Protection of Industrial Property;

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention and Final Protocol of March 20, 1883, to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington, this 11th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, [seal.] and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eleventh.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State.

April 4, 1887 25 Stat. 1385 Convention 1385

Postal Convention between the United States of America and the
April 4, 1887.
United Mexican States. For the purpose of facilitating the intercourse springing from the

Preamble.

friendly relations existing between the people of the two countries, their closer neighborhood and increasing commercial and personal dealings, by better and more intimate postal arrangements, the United States of America by William F. Vilas, the Postmaster-General, thereto duly authorized by law. and the United Mexican States by Matias Romero, their Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Washington, thereto duly empowered by the President of the United Mexican States, have agreed upon the following articles:

Article 1. (a)

Articles of every kind or nature, which are admitted to the

Articles admitted to the mails.

domestic mails of either country, except as herein prohibited, shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention; subject however to such regulations as the Postal Administration of the country of destination may deem necessary to protect its custom revenues. But articles other than letters in their usual and ordinary form, must never be closed against inspection but must be so wrapped or enclosed that they may be readily and thoroughly examined by postmasters or Customs Officers.

The following articles are prohibited admission to the mails exchanged under this Convention:

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of

Articles prohibited.

destination; packets, except single volumes of printed books, the weight of which exceeds two kilograms; liquids, poisons, explosive or inflammable substances, fatty substances, those which easily liquefy, live or dead animals, not dried, insects and reptiles, confections, pastes, fruits and vegetables which will easily decompose, and substances which exhale a bad odor, lottery tickets or circulars, all obscene and immoral articles, other articles which may destroy or in any way damage the mails, or injure the persons handling them.

(b) Except as required by the regulations of the country of destination

Delivery.

for the collection of its customs duties, all admissible matter mailed in one country for the other, or received in one country from the other, whether by land or sea conveyance, shall be free from any detention or inspection whatever, and shall in the first case be forwarded by the most speedy means to its destination, and in the latter be promptly delivered to the respective persons to whom it is addressed, being subject in its transmission to the laws and regulations of each country respectively. (c) The classification of, and the rates of postage and the registration

Classification.

fee to be levied and collected upon mail-matter originating in either country and addressed to the other, shall be in accordance with the domestic laws and regulations of the country of origin; provided that the rates of postage and registration fees so levied shall not exceed in either country the minimum rates of postage and registration fees prescribed for articles of like nature by Articles 5 and 6 of the Universal Postal Union Convention of Paris of June 1878, as amended

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by the Additional Act of Lisbon of March 21, 1885.

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Article 2. (a) Each Administration shall retain to its own use the whole of

Payment of postage.

the postages and registration fees it collects on postal articles exchanged with the other, including deficient postage. Consequently, there will be no postage accounts between the two countries. (b) Full prepayment of postage shall be required in both countries upon correspondence of all kinds, except letters upon which prepayment of at least one full rate shall be compulsory. Payment of postage and registration fees shall be certified by affixing the appropriate stamps of the country of origin. (c) Each insufficiently prepaid letter shall have stamped on its cover the capital letter T, and shall have indicated plainly thereon, in figures, on the upper left-hand corner of the address, by the postal officials of the country of origin, the amount of the deficient postage, and only the amount so indicated shall be collected of addressees on delivery, except in cases of obvious error.

Article 3. No postage charges shall be levied in either country on fully prepaid

Prepaid matter.

correspondence originating in the other, nor shall any charge be made

Official correspondence.

in the country of destination upon official correspondence which under the postal regulations of the country of origin is entitled to freedom from postage; but the country of destination will receive, forward and deliver the same free of charge.

Article 4. In case any correspondence is tendered for mailing in either country

Evasions.

obviously with the intention to evade the higher postage rates applicable to it in the other country, it shall be refused, unless payment be made of such higher rates.

Article 5. (a) Exchanges of mails under this convention, whether by sea or

Exchanges of mails.

overland, shall be effected through the post-offices of both countries already designated as exchange post-offices, or through such others as may be hereafter agreed upon, under such regulations relative to the details of the exchanges as may be mutually determined to be essential to the security and expedition of the mails and the protection of the customs revenues. • (b) Each country shall provide for and bear the expense of the conveyance

Expense of conveyance.

of its mail’s to the other; or if by agreement the conveyance in both directions in overland exchanges, other than by railway, is provided by one of them, the expense of transportation shall lie shared between them in proportion to the distance traveled over the territory of each.

Article 6. (a) The United States of America and the United Mexican States

Transit of closed mails to be free.

each grants to the other, free of any charges, detention, or examination whatsoever, the transit across its territory, or by means of maritime services subsidized by either country to ply between the ports of the two countries, of closed mails made up by any authorized exchange office of either country, addressed to any other exchange office of the same country, or to any exchange office of the other country or of a foreign country: and a mail agent of either country shall be permitted to accompany the closed mails in transit across 1387 the territory of the other, but his transportation and other expenses shall be paid by the country to which the closed mails belong. (b) But correspondence forwarded from either country to the other,

Charges for transit of open mails.

in open mail for dispatch to countries beyond, shall be liable for Mexican or United States transit to the following rates, viz: For maritime transit, five francs per kilogram of letters and post cards, and fifty centimes per kilogram of other articles. For territorial transit, two francs per kilogram of letters and post cards, and twenty-five centimes per kilogram of other articles. And settlements therefor shall be made according to Articles 4 and 12 of the Universal Postal Union Convention, as amended by the Additional Act of Lisbon.

Article 7. (a) Any packet of mailable correspondence may be registered

Registry.

upon payment of the rate of postage and the registration fee applicable thereto in the country of origin. (b) An acknowledgment of the delivery of a registered article shall be returned to the sender when requested; but either country may require of the sender prepayment of a fee therefor not exceeding five cents.

Article 8. (a) Overland exchanges of ordinary international correspondence

Way bills.

may be effected without the use of letter-bills, but registered correspondence must be accompanied by a descriptive list thereof, by means of which the registered articles may be identified for the purpose of acknowledgment by the receiving offices. (b) If a registered article advised shall not be found in the mails by the receiving office its absence shall be immediately reported by the receiving to the sending office.

Article 9 Ordinary and registered exchanges, unless the latter be made in

Exchanges.

through registered pouches, shall be effected in properly sealed sacks.

Article 10. (a) All registered articles, ordinary letters, postal cards, and other

Return of undelivered matter.

manuscript matter, business or commercial papers, books (bound or stitched), proofs of printing, engravings, photographs, drawings, maps, and other articles manifestly of value to the sender, which are not delivered from any cause, shall be reciprocally returned monthly without charge, through the central administrations of the two countries, in special packets or sacks marked “Rebuts.” after the expiration of the period for their retention required by the laws or regulations of the country of destination; the returned registered articles to be accompanied by a descriptive list, and the special packets or sacks used for returning undelivered matter to be forwarded under registration when registered articles are returned in them. (b) Fully prepaid letters which bear requests by the senders for their

Return requests.

return in case of nondelivery by a certain date, or within a specified time, shall be reciprocally returned, without charge, directly to the dispatching exchange office, at the expiration of the period for their retention indicated in the requests. (c) Fully prepaid letters bearing on the covers the business cards, the names and addresses of the senders, or designation of places to which they may be returned, as post-office box. street and number, &c., without requests for their return in case of nondelivery within 1388 ,a specified time, shall be reciprocally returned without charge, directly to the despatching exchange office, at the expiration of thirty days from the date of their receipt at the office of destination.

Article 11. The sender of any article of admissible matter may cause its return,

Change of address.

or the address to be changed, before its delivery to the addressee. The request therefor must be made by the Post-Office Department of the country of origin, at cost of the sender.

Article 12. All matters connected with the exchange of mails between the two

Rides of Universal Postal Union to govern.

countries, which are not herein provided for, shall be governed by the provisions of the Universal Postal Union Convention and Regulations now in force, or which may hereafter be enacted, for the governance of such matters in the exchanges of mails between countries of the Universal Postal Union generally; so far as the articles of such Universal Postal Union Convention shall be obligatory upon both of the contracting parties.

Article 13. The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Director-General of Posts of the United Mexican States, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may by agreement prescribe conditions for the admission to the mails of any of the articles prohibited by Article 1.

Article 14. In case of the misfortune of war between the two nations, the mail-service

Mail service in case of war.

of the two post-offices shall continue, without impediment or molestation, until six weeks after a notification shall have been made on the part of either of the two Governments and delivered to the other, that the service is to be discontinued; and in such case the mail-packets of the two countries shall be permitted to return freely and under special protection to their respective ports.

Article 15.

This Convention abrogates the special postal convention between

Abrogation of former convention.

the two countries signed at the city of Mexico, December 11, 1861. It shall be ratified by the contracting countries in accordance with their respective laws, and its ratification shall be exchanged at the city of Washington as early as possible, not later than three months from

Commencement and duration.

this date. It shall take effect on the 1st day of July, 1887. and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, or annulled at the instance of the Post-Office Department of either country, upon six months previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate and signed at Washington the fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

[seal.] WM. F. VILAS, Postmaster-General. [seal.] M. ROMERO, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the United Mexican States to the United States of America. 1389

The foregoing Convention between the United States of America

Approval.

and the United Mexican States has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof. I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, June 13, 1887.

The undersigned. William F. Vilas. Postmaster General of the

Exchange of ratifications.

United States of America, and Matias Romero. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States at Washington. having met together for the purpose of exchanging the ratifications of the Postal Convention, concluded between the United States of America and the United Mexican States and signed at Washington April 4th 1887, and having carefully, compared the ratifications of said Convention and found them exactly conformable to each other, the exchange took place this day in the usual form.

In witness whereof, they have signed the present protocol of exchange and have affixed thereto the seals of their arms.

Done at Washington this twenty-first day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven

[seal.] WM. F. VILAS Postmaster General. [seal.] M. ROMERO Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the United Mexican States to the United States of America

December 5, 1885 25 Stat. 1390 Convention 1390 Additional article to the Convention of July 29, 1882, between the

December 5, 1885.

United States of America and the United States of Mexico, providing for an extension of the time fixed in Article VIII. of said Convention for resurveying and relocating the existing frontier line between the two countries west of the Bio Grande. Concluded December 5, 1885: ratification advised by the Senate with amendment June 21, 1886: ratified by the President of the United Slates June 23, 1887; ratified by the President of Mexico May 18, 1887: ratifications exchanged at Washington June 27, 1887; proclaimed June 28, 1887.

by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION. Whereas an Additional Article to the Convention concluded on

Preamble.

the 29th day of July, 1882, between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico was concluded and signed by the Plenipotentiaries of the said High Contracting Parties on the 5th day of December, 1885, the original of which Additional Article, as amended by the Senate of the United States of America, extends for eighteen months the time fixed in Article VIII. of the Convention aforesaid for resurveying and relocating the existing boundary line between the two countries west of the Rio Grande, and, being in the English and Spanish languages, is word for word as follows: Additional article to the Convention
Additional article.
concluded at Washington the twenty-ninth of July one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico. The United States of America

Preamble.

and the United States of Mexico being desirous to comply with the

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provisions of the Convention, signed at Washington on the twenty-ninth of July, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two. to survey and relocate the existing boundary line, between the two countries west of the Rio Grande, which so far as they relate to Article VIII. of said Convention. have not been carried out through delays in the appointment of the Commission to undertake the work have deemed it expedient to agree upon an exten- Articulo adicional a la Convencion concluida en Washington el veintenueve de Julio de mil ochocientos ochenta y dos entre los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Deseando los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos cumplir con las estipulaciones de la Convencion firmada en Washington el veintenueve de Julio de mil ochocientos ochenta y dos, para reponer y demarcar nuevamente la actual linea divisoria entre los dos paises al oeste del Rio Bravo del Norte, en cuanto ellas se refieren al articulo octavo de dicha Convencion, que no se ha llevado a efecto con motivo de la dilacion en nombrainiento de la’Comision que debe emprender ese trabajo, han creido oportuno convenir en proro- 1391

sion of the time provided for in said article, and to this end they have appointed their respective Plenipotentiaries, to wit:

The President of the United States of America, Thomas F. Bayard. Secretary of State to the United States of America, and

The President of the United States of Mexico. Matias Romero, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of Mexico in Washington,

Who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following article:

Additional Article.

The time fixed in Article VIII. of the Convention concluded at Washington, July 29, 1882, between the United States of America and the United States of Mexico. to establish an international boundary commission for the purpose of resurveying and relocating the existing boundary line between the two countries, west of the Rio Grande, as provided for in said Convention, is hereby extended for eighteen months from the expiration of the term fixed in Article VIII. of the said Treaty of July 29, 1882.

This additional Article shall be ratified by the contracting parties in conformity with their respective constitutions and its ratification shall be exchanged in Washington, as soon as possible.

In faith whereof, we, the undersigned. in virtue of our respective full powers, have signed the present additional article in duplicate and have thereunto affixed our respective seals.

Done at the city of Washington, the 5th day of December, in the year of the Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five.

gar el plazo fijado en dicho articulo, y han nombrado, con ese ob-jeto. sus respectivos Plenipotenciarios, a saber:

El Presidente de los Estados

Plenipotentiaries.

Unidos de America a Thomas F. Bayard, Secretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos de America, y

El Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos a Matias Romero, Enviado Extraordinario y Ministro Plenipotenciario de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos en Washington,

Quienes, despues de haberse mostrado sus respectivos plenos poderes, y encontradolos en buena y debida forma, han convenido en el siguiente articulo:

Articulo adicional.
Additional article.

El plazo fijado en el articulo octavo

Time extended.

de la Convencion concluida en Washington el veintenueve de Julio de mil ochocientos ochenta y dos, entre los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, para el establecimiento de una Comision internacional de limites. con objeto de reconocery demarcar nuevamente la actual linea divisoria entre los dos paises al oeste del Rio Bravo del Norte, conforme a las estipulaciones de dicha Convencion. se proroga, por el presente, por diez y ocho meses, contados desde la espiracion del plazo fijado en el Articulo VIII. de dicho Tratado de 29 de Julio de 1882.

Este articulo adicional sera ratificado

Rat ideation.

por las partes contratantes, de conformidad con sus respectivas constituciones, y sus ratificaciones serfin cambiadas en Washington tan pronto como fuere posible.

En fe de lo cual, nosotros los infrascritos, en virtud de nuestros respectivos plenos poderes. hemos firmado el presente articulo adicional por duplicado, y lo hemos sellado con nuestros respectivos sellos.

Hecho en la ciudad de Washington, fi los 5 dias de Diciembre del aflo del Senor de mil ochocientos ochenta y cinco.

T. F. Bayard

Signatures.

, [seal.] M. Romero. [seal.] 1392 And whereas the said Additional Article, as amended, has been duly ratified on both parts, and the respective ratifications of the same were exchanged at the City of Washington on the 27th day of June, 1887;

Now. therefore, be it known that I. Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America have caused the said Additional Article, as amended, to be made public, to the end that the same and every clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this 28th day of June in the year [seal.] of our Lord 1887, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eleventh.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State

July 22, 1887 September 3, 1887 Convention 25 Stat. 1393 1393

Postal Convention between Jamaica and the United States of America.
July 22, 1887.
For the purpose of making

September 3, 1887.

better postal arrangements between Jamaica and the United

Preamble.

States of America, the undersigned, Sir Henry Wylie Norman, G. C. B, G. C. M. G., C.I. E., Governor of Jamaica, and William F. Vilas, Postmaster-General of the United States of America, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcels post system of exchanges between the two countries.

Article I. The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail matter

Extent of Convention.

to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not affect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union Convention, which will continue as heretofore; and all the agreements hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these articles, directly between the office of New York, in the State of New York, and such other offices within the United States as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and the office of Kingston. Jamaica, and such other offices within the Island of Jamaica, as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster of Jamaica: such matter to be admitted to the mails under these articles as shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in either country to any place in the other.

Article II.

There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention.

Articles admitted to the mails.

articles of merchandise and mail matter except letters, post cards, and written matter, of all kinds that are admitted under any conditions to the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet must exceed 11 pounds (or 5 kilograms) in weight, nor the following dimensions: Greatest length in any direction, two feet: greatest girth, four feet; and must be so wrapped or inclosed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and except that the following articles are prohibited:

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of destination;

Articles prohibited.

poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances: fatty substances, liquids, and those which easily liquefy, confections and pastes; live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly dried; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor; lottery tickets, lottery advertisements, or lottery circulars; all obscene or immoral articles: articles which may in any way damage or destroy the mails, or injure the persons handling them.

Article III.

A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence

Letters accompanying parcels.

must not accompany, be written on, or inclosed with any parcel.

If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if the communication be inseparably attached, the whole package will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage according to the Universal Postal Union Convention.

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No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address

Address.

other than that borne by the parcel itself. If such inclosed parcels be detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and distinct parcel-post rates.

Article IV.

The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destination

Duties.

to all customs duties and all customs regulations in force in that country for the protection of its customs revenues, and to the following rates of postage, which shall in all cases be required to be fully prepaid with postage stamps of the country of origin, viz:

In the United States, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in

Rate of postage.

weight, 12 cents; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound. 12 cents.

In Jamaica, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight, six pence, and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, six pence.

Article V.

The sender of each package must make a Customs Declaration,

Customs declarations.

pasted upon or attached to the package, upon a special form provided for the purpose (see Model 1, “A,” annexed hereto), giving a general description of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of mailing, and the sender’s signature and place of residence, and place of address.

The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a certificate of mailing from the post-office where the package is mailed, on a form like Model 2, annexed hereto.

The sender of a package may obtain a return receipt for the same

Return receipt.

by paying in the United States a fee of five cents, and in Jamaica two pence, in addition to the postage on each packet, to be affixed to the packet in stamps of the country of origin.

The sender of a package may have the same registered by paying

Registration.

the registration fee required for registered articles in the country of origin, and will receive the return receipt without special charge therefor.

Article VI.

The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the arrival

Delivery.

of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post-office of destination.

The packages shall be delivered to addressees in the country of destination free of charge for postage; but the customs duties properly chargeable thereon shall be collected on delivery in accordance with the customs regulations of the country of destination; and the country of destination may, at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents in the United States and two and a half pence in Jamaica on each single parcel of whatever weight: and if the weight exceeds one pound, a charge equal to one cent or one halfpenny for each four ounces of weight or fraction thereof.

Article VII.

The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails

Transportation.

exchanged direct between the United States and Jamaica, to be dispatched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such means as it provides, but must be forwarded, at the option of the dispatching office, either in boxes prepared expressly for the purpose or in ordinary mail sacks, to be marked “Parcels-post,” and not to contain any other articles of mail matter, and to be securely sealed with 1395 wax, or otherwise, as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder.

Each country shall promptly return empty to the dispatching office by next mail, all such bags and boxes, but subject to other regulations between the two administrations.

Although articles admitted under this Convention will be transmitted as aforesaid between the exchange offices, they should be so carefully packed as to be safely transmitted in the open mails of either country, both in going to the exchange office in the country of origin and to the office of address in the country of destination.

Each dispatch of a parcel-post mail must be accompanied by a descriptive

Way bill.

list, in duplicate, of all the packages sent, showing distinctly the list number of each parcel, the name of the sender, the name of the addressee with address of destination, and the declared contents and value; and must be inclosed in one of the boxes or sacks of such dispatch. (See Model 3 annexed hereto.)

Article VIII.

As soon as the mail shall have reached the office of destination,

Receipt of mail.

that office shall check the contents of the mail.

In the event of the parcel bill not having been received a substitute should be at once prepared.

Any errors in the entries on the parcel bill which may be discovered, should, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for report to the dispatching office on a form, “Verification certificate,” which should be sent in the special envelope.

If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt has been verified by a second officer, the entry on the bill should be canceled, and the fact reported at once.

If a parcel be observed to be insufficiently prepaid, it must not be taxed with deficient postage, but the circumstance must be reported on the verification certificate form.

Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full particulars should be reported on the same form.

If no verification certificate or note of error be received, a parcel mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on examination correct in all respects.

Article IX.

If a package cannot be delivered as addressed, or is refused, the

Failure of delivery.

sender will be communicated with through the central administration of the office of destination, as to the manner in which he desires the package to be disposed of, and if no reply is received from him within a period of three months from the date of the notice, the package may be sold for the benefit of whom it may concern.

An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied by

Reforwarding.

the amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.

When the contents of a parcel which can not be delivered are liable

Disposal of perishable articles.

to deterioration or corruption, they may be destroyed at once, if necessary, or if expedient, sold, without previous notice or judicial formality, for the benefit of the right person, the particulars of each sale being noticed by one post-office to the other.

Article X. The Post-Office Department of either of the contracting countries

No responsibility for loss or damage.

will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in either country.

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Article XI. Each country shall retain to its own use the whole of the postages,

Fees to be retained.

registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages: consequently, this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between the two countries.

Article XII. The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Postmaster of Jamaica, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may. by agreement, prescribe conditions for the admission in packages exchanged under this Convention of any of the articles prohibited by Article II.

Article XIII.

This Convention shall take effect and operations thereunder shall

Commencement and duration.

begin on the first day of October, 1887. and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of either Department, upon six months’ previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington the twenty-second day of July, 1887. and at Kingston, the third day of September, 1887.

[seal.] WM. F. VILAS. Postmaster-General of the United States. H. W. NORMAN, Governor of Jamaica.

The foregoing Parcel Post Convention between Jamaica and the

Approval.

United States of America, has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, September 15th, 1887. 1397

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December 6, 1884 25 Stat. 1399 Convention 1399 Supplementary Convention between the United States of America and

December 6, 1884.

his Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands to limit the duration of the Convention respecting commercial reciprocity concluded January 30, 1875. Concluded December 6, 1884; ratification advised by the Senate, with amendments. January 20, 1887; ratified by the President November 7, 1887: ratified by the King of Hawaii, October 20, 1887: ratifications exchanged at Washington November 9, 1887; proclaimed November 9, 1887.

by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION. Whereas a Convention between the United States of America and

Preamble.

the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands, for the purpose of definitely limiting the duration of the Convention concerning Commercial Reciprocity concluded between the same High Contracting Parties on the thirtieth day of January 1875. was concluded and signed by their respective plenipotentiaries at the city of Washington, on the sixth day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1884. which Convention, as amended by the Senate of the United States and being in the English language, is word for word as follows:

Supplementary Convention to limit the duration of the Convention respecting commercial reciprocity between the United States of America and the Hawaiian Kingdom, concluded January 30, 1875.

Whereas a Convention was concluded between the United States of America, and His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, on the thirtieth day of January 1875, concerning commercial reciprocity, which by the fifth article thereof; was to continue in force for seven years from the date after it was to come into operation, and further, until the expiration of twelve months after either of the High contracting Parties should give notice to the other of its wish to terminate the same; and Whereas, the High Contracting Parties consider that the increase and consolidation of their mutual commercial interests would be better promoted by the definite limitation of the duration of the said Convention; Therefore, the President of the United States of America, and His

Plenipotentiaries.

Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, have appointed: The President of the United States of America, Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, Secretary of State; and His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, Henry A. P. Carter, accredited to the Government of the United States as His Majesty’s Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary; who. having exchanged their respective powers, which were found sufficient and in due form, have agreed upon the following articles:

Article I. The High Contracting Parties agree, that the time fixed for the

Duration of reciprocity convention extended.

duration of the said Convention, shall be definitely extended for a term of seven years from the date of the exchange of ratifications 1400 hereof, and further, until the expiration of twelve months after either of the High Contracting Parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate the same, each of the High Contracting Parties being at liberty to give such notice to the other at the end of the said term of seven years or at any time thereafter.

Article II. His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands grants to the Government

Coaling and repair station at Pearl River.

of the United States the exclusive right to enter the harbor of Pearl River, in the Island of Oahu, and to establish and maintain there a coaling and repair station for the use of vessels of the United States, and to that end the United States may improve the entrance to said harbor and do all other things needful to the purpose aforesaid.

Article III.

The present Convention shall be ratified and the ratifications exchanged

Ratification.

at Washington, as soon as possible.

In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the present Convention in duplicate, and have hereunto affixed their respective seals.

Done at the city of Washington the 6th day of December in the year of our Lord 1884.

Fredk. T. Frelinghuysen.

Signatures.

[seal.] Henry A. P. Carter. [seal.]

And whereas the said Convention, as amended, has been duly ratified on both parts, and the respective ratifications of the same have been exchanged.

Now. therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention to be made public to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof, as amended, may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty-seven and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

October 29, 1887 November 10, 1887 Convention 25 Stat. 1401 1401

Postal convention
October 29, 1887.
between the United States of America and Barbados.
November 10, 1887.
For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between

Preamble.

the United States of America and Barbados, the undersigned, William F. Vilas, Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and Sir Charles Cameron Lees. K. C. M. G., Governor of Barbados, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcels post system of exchanges between the two countries.

Article I. The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail

Extent of Convention.

matter to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not affect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union Convention, which will continue as heretofore; and all the agreements hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these articles, directly between the office of New York, in the State of New York, and such other offices within the United States as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and the office of Bridgetown. Barbados, and such other offices within the Island of Barbados, as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster of Barbados; such matter to be admitted to the mails under these articles as shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in either country to any place in the other.

Article II.

There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention,

Articles admitted to the mails.

articles of merchandise and mail matter, except letters, post cards, and written matter, of all kinds that are admitted under any conditions to the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet must exceed 11 pounds (or 5 kilograms) in weight, nor the following dimensions: Greatest length in any direction, three feet six inches; greatest length and girth combined, six feet; and must be so wrapped or inclosed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and except that the following articles are prohibited:

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of destination;

Articles prohibited.

poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances; fatty substances, liquids, and those which easily liquefy, confections and pastes; live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly dried; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor; lottery tickets, lottery advertisements or lottery circulars: all obscene or immoral articles; articles which may in any way damage or destroy the mails, or injure the persons handling them.

Article III.

A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence

Letters accompanying parcels.

must not accompany, be written on, or inclosed with any parcel.

If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if the communication be inseparably attached, the whole pack- 1402 age will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage according to the Universal Postal Union Convention.

No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address

Address.

other than that borne by the parcel itself. If such inclosed parcels be detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and distinct parcel-post rates.

Article IV.

The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destination

Duties.

In the United States, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight,

Rate of postage.

12 cents; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, 12 cents.

In Barbados, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight, six pence, and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, six pence.

Article V.

The sender of each package must make a Customs Declaration,

Customs declarations.

pasted upon or attached to the package, upon a special form provided for the purpose (see Model 1, annexed hereto), giving a general description of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of mailing, and the sender’s signature and place of residence, and place of address.

The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a certificate of mailing from the post-office where the package is mailed, on a form like Model 2, annexed hereto.

The sender of a package may obtain a return receipt for the same

Return receipt.

by paying in the United States a fee of five cents, and in Barbados two and a half pence, in addition to the postage on each packet, to be affixed to the packet in stamps of the country of origin.

Article VI. The packages shall be delivered to addressees in the country of destination

Delivery.

free of charge for postage; but the customs duties’ properly chargeable thereon shall be collected on delivery in accordance with the customs regulations of the country of destination; and the country of destination may, at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents in the United States and two and a half pence in Barbados on each single parcel of whatever weight; and if the weight exceeds one pound, a charge equal to one cent or one halfpenny for each four ounces of weight or fraction thereof.

Article VII.

The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails

Transportation.

exchanged direct between the United States and Barbados, to be dispatched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such means as it provides, but must be forwarded, at the option of the dispatching office, either in boxes prepared expressly for the purpose or in ordinary mail sacks, these boxes or sacks to be marked “Parcel post,” and not to contain any other articles of mail matter, and to be securely sealed with wax. or otherwise, as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder.

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Each country shall promptly return empty to the dispatching office by next mail, all such bags and boxes, but subject to other regulations between the two administrations.

Each dispatch of a parcel post mail must be accompanied by a descriptive

Way bill.

Article VIII.

As soon as the mail shall have reached the office of destination,

Receipt of mail.

that office shall check the contents of the mail.

In the event of the parcel bill not having been received a substitute should be at once prepared.

Any errors in the entries on the parcel bill which ma y be discovered should, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for report to the dispatching office on a form. “Verification certificate,” which should be sent in the special envelope.

If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt has been verified by a second officer, the entry on the bill should be canceled and the fact reported at once.

If a parcel be observed to be insufficiently prepaid, it must not be taxed with deficient postage, but the circumstance must be reported on the verification certificate form.

Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full particulars should be reported on the same form.

If no verification certificate or note of error be received, a parcel mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on examination correct in all respects.

Article IX.

If a package cannot be delivered as addressed, or is refused, the

Failure of delivery.

An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied by

Reforwarding.

the amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.

When the contents of a parcel which cannot be delivered are liable

Disposal of perishable articles.

Article X. The Post-Office Department of either of the contracting countries

No responsibility for loss or damage.

will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in either country.

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Article XI Each country shall retain to its own use the whole of the postages

Fees to be retained.

and delivery fees, it collects on said packages; consequently, this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between the two countries.

Article XII. The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Postmaster of Barbados, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may, by mutual agreement, prescribe conditions for the admission in packages exchanged under this Convention of any of the articles prohibited by Article II.

Article XIII.

This Convention shall take effect and operations thereunder shall

Commencement and duration.

begin on the first day of December, 1887, and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of either Department, upon six months’ previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington, the tenth day of November, 1887, and at Bridgetown, the twenty-ninth day of October, 1887.

[seal.] WM. F. VILAS, Postmaster-General of the United States. C. C. LEES, Governor of Barbados.

The foregoing Parcel Post Convention between Barbados and the

Approval.

United States of America, has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, November 10th, 1887.

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December 20, 1887 January 9, 1880 Convention 25 Stat. 1407 1407

Postal convention between
December 20, 1887.
the United States of America and the Bahamas.
January 9, 1880.
For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between the

Preamble.

United States of America and the Bahamas, the undersigned, William F. Vilas, Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and Sir Ambrose Shea. K. C. M. G., Governor of the Bahamas, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcels post system of exchanges between the two countries.

Article I. The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail matter

Extent of Convention.

to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not affect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union Convention, which will continue as heretofore; and all the agreements hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these articles, directly between the office of New York, in the State of New York, and such other offices within the United States as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and the office of Nassau, N. P., Bahamas, and such other offices within the Bahamas as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster of the Bahamas; such matter to be admitted to the mails under these articles as shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in either country to any place in the other.

Article II.

There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention,

Articles admitted to the mails.

articles of merchandise and mail matter except letters, post cards, and written matter, of all kinds that are admitted under any conditions to the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet must exceed 11 pounds (or 5 kilograms) in weight, nor the following dimensions: Greatest length in any direction three feet six inches; greatest length and girth combined, six feet; and must be so wrapped or inclosed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and except that the following articles are prohibited:

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of destination:

Articles prohibited

poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances; fatty substances, liquids, and those which easily liquefy, confections and pastes; live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly dried; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor; lottery tickets, lottery advertisements, or lottery circulars; all obscene or immoral articles; articles which may in any way damage or destroy the mails, or injure the persons handling them.

Article III.

A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence

Letters accompanying parcels.

must not accompany, be written on, or inclosed with any parcel.

If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if the communication be inseparably attached, the whole package will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently 1408 be forwarded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage according to the Universal Postal Union Convention.

No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address

Address.

other than that borne by the parcel itself. If such inclosed parcels be detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and distinct parcel-post rates.

Article IV.

The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destination

Duties

In the United States, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in

Rate of postage.

weight, 12 cents; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, 12 cents.

In the Bahamas, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight, six pence; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, six pence.

Article V.

The sender of each package must make a Customs Declaration,

Customs declaration.

pasted upon or attached to the package, upon a special form provided for the purpose (see Model 1,“A,” annexed hereto), giving a general description of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of mailing, and the sender’s signature and place of residence, and place of address.

The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a certificate of mailing from the post-office where the package is mailed, on a form like Model 2, annexed hereto.

The sender of a package may obtain a return receipt for the same

Return receipt.

by paying in the United States a fee of 5 cents, and in the Bahamas two pence, in addition to the postage on each packet, to be affixed to the packet in stamps of the country of origin.

The sender of a package may have the same registered by paying

Registry.

the registration fee required for registered articles in the country of origin, and will receive the return receipt without special charge therefor.

Article VI.

The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the arrival

Delivery.

of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post-office of destination.

The packages shall be delivered to addressees in the country of destination free of charge for postage; but the customs duties properly chargeable thereon shall be collected on delivery in accordance with the customs regulations of the country of destination; and the country of destination may. at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents in the United States and two and a half pence in the Bahamas on each single parcel of whatever weight; and if the weight exceeds one pound, a charge equal to one cent or one-half penny for each four ounces of weight or fraction thereof.

Article VII.

The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails

Transportation.

exchanged direct between the United States and the Bahamas, to be dispatched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such means as it provides, but must be forwarded, at the option of 1409 the dispatching office, either in boxes prepared expressly for the purpose or in ordinary mail sacks, to be marked “Parcel post,” and not to contain any other articles of mail matter, and to be securely sealed with wax, or otherwise, as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder.

Each country shall promptly return empty to the dispatching office by next mail, all such bags and boxes, but subject to other regulations between the two administrations.

Each dispatch of a parcel post mail must be accompanied by a

Way bill.

descriptive list, in duplicate, of all the packages sent, showing distinctly the list number of each parcel, the name of the sender, the name of the addressee with address of destination, and the declared contents and value; and must be inclosed in one of the boxes or sacks of such dispatch. (See Model 3 annexed hereto.)

Article VIII.

As soon as the mail shall have reached the office of destination,

Receipt of mail.

that office shall check the contents of the mail.

In the event of the parcel bill not having been received a substitute should be at once prepared.

Any errors in the entries on the parcel bill which may be discovered, should, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for report to the dispatching office on a form. “Verification certificate.” which should be sent in a special envelope.

If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt has been verified by a second officer, the entry on the bill should be canceled and the fact reported at once.

If a parcel be observed to be insufficiently prepaid, it must not be taxed with deficient postage, but the circumstance must be reported on the verification certificate form.

Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full particulars should be reported on the same form.

If no verification certificate or note of error be received, a parcel mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on examination correct in all respects.

Article IX.

If a package can not be delivered as addressed, or is refused, the

Failure of delivery.

sender will be communicated with through the central administration of the office of destination, as to the manner in which lie desires the package to be disposed of. and if no reply is received from him within a period of three months from the date of the notice, the package may be sold for the benefit of whom it may concern.

An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied

Reforwardiug.

by the amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.

When the contents of a parcel which cannot be delivered are liable

Disposal of perishable articles.

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Article X. The Post-Office Department of either of the contracting countries

No responsibility for loss or damage.

will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in either country.

Article XI. Each country shall retain to its own use the whole of the postages,

Fees to be retained.

registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages; consequently. this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between the two countries.

Article XII. The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Postmaster of the Bahamas, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time’ to time; and may, by agreement, prescribe conditions for the admission in packages exchanged under this Convention of any of the articles prohibited by Article II.

Article XIII.

This Convention shall take effect and operations thereunder shall

Commencement and duration.

begin on the first day of February, 1888, and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of either Department, upon six months’ previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington the twentieth day of December, 1887, and at Nassau, N. P., the ninth day of January 1888

[seal.] WM. F. VILAS. Postmaster-General of the United States. A. SHEA Governor of the Bahamas.

The foregoing Parcel Post Convention between the United States

Approval.

of America and the Bahamas has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, January 16th, 1887.

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January 12, 1888 January 19, 1880 Convention 25 Stat. 1413 1413

Postal Convention between
January 12, 1888.
the United States of America and the Dominion of Canada.
January 19, 1880.
For the purpose-of making better postal arrangements between the

Preamble.

United States of America and the Dominion of Canada, the undersigned William F. Vilas, Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and Archibald Woodbury McLelan. Postmaster General of the Domi ion of Canada, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles:

Article 1. (a)

Articles of every kind or nature, which are admitted to the domestic

Articles admitted to the mails.

mails of either country, except as herein prohibited, shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention: subject however to such regulations as the Postal Administration of the country of destination may deem necessary to protect its customs revenues. But articles other than letters in their usual and ordinary form, must never be closed against inspection but must be so wrapped or enclosed that they may be readily and thoroughly examined by postmasters or Customs Officers.

The following articles are prohibited admission to the mails exchanged

Articles excluded.

under this Convention:

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of destination; packets, except single volumes of printed books, the weight of which exceeds two kilograms; liquids, poisons, explosive or inflammable substances, fatty substances, those which easily liquefy, live or dead animals not dried, insects and reptiles, confections, pastes, fruits and vegetables which will easily decompose, and substances which exhale a bad odor, lottery tickets or circulars, all obscene and immoral articles, other articles which may destroy or in any way damage the mails, or injure the person handling them.

(b) Except as required by the regulations of the country of destination

Delivery.

for the collection of its custom duties, all admissible matter mailed in one country for the other, or received in one country from the other, whether by land or sea conveyance, shall be free from any detention or inspection whatever, and shall in the first case be forwarded by the most speedy means to its destination, and in the latter be promptly delivered to the respective persons to whom it is addressed, being subject in its transmission to the laws and regulations of each country respectively. (c) The classification of, and the rates of postage and the registration

Classification.

fee to be levied and collected upon, mail-matter originating in either country and addressed to the other, shall be in accordance

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with the domestic laws and regulations of the country of origin; provided that the rates of postage and registration fees so levied shall not exceed in either country the minimum rates of postage and registration fee prescribed for articles of a like nature by Articles 5 and 6 of the Universal Postal Union Convention of Paris of June, 1878, as amended by the Additional Act of Lisbon of March 21, 1885.

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Article 2. (a) Each Administration shall retain to its own use the whole

Payment of postage.

of the postages and registration fees it collects on postal articles exchanged with the other, including deficient postage. Consequently, there will be no postage accounts between the two countries. 1414 (b) Full prepayment of postage shall be required in both countries upon correspondence of all kinds, except letters upon which prepayment of at least one full rate shall be compulsory. Payment of postage and registration fees shall be certified by affixing the appropriate stamps of the country of origin. (c) Each insufficiently prepaid letter shall have stamped on its cover the capital letter T, and shall have indicated plainly thereon, in figures, on the upper left-hand corner of the address, by the postal officials of the country of origin, the amount of the deficient postage, and only the amount so indicated shall be collected of addressees on delivery, except in cases of obvious error.

Article 3. No postage charges shall be levied in either country on fully prepaid

Prepaid matter.

correspondence originating in the other, nor shall any charge be made

Official correspondence.

Article 4. In case any correspondence is tendered for mailing in either country

Evading postage.

obviously with the intention to evade the higher postage rates applicable to it in the other country, it shall be refused, unless payment be made of such higher rates.

Article 5. (a) Exchanges of mails under this convention, whether by sea or

Exchanges.

overland, shall be effected through the post-offices of both countries already designated as exchange post-offices, or through such others as may be hereafter agreed upon, under such regulations relative to the details of the exchanges as may be mutually determined to be essential to the security and expedition of the mails and the protection of the customs revenues. (b) Each country shall provide for and bear the expense of the conveyance

Expense of conveyance.

of its mails to the other; or if by agreement the conveyance in both directions in overland exchange’s, other than by railway. is provided by one of them, the expense of transportation shall be shared between them in proportion to the distance traveled over the territory of each.

Article 6. The United States of America and the Dominion of Canada each

Transit of closed mails.

grants to the other, free of any charges, detention, or examination whatsoever, the transit across its territory, of the closed mails made up by any authorized exchange office of either country, addressed to any other exchange office of the same country, or to any exchange office of the other country.

Article 7. (a) Any packet of mailable correspondence may be registered upon

Registry.

payment of the rate of postage and the registration fee applicable thereto in the country of origin. (b) An acknowledgment of the delivery of a registered article shall be returned to the sender when requested; but either country may require of the sender prepayment of a fee therefor not exceeding five cents.

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Article 8. (a) Overland exchanges of ordinary international correspondence

Way bills.

Article 9. Ordinary and registered exchanges, unless the latter be made in

Exchanges.

through registered pouches, shall be effected in properly sealed sacks.

Article 10. (a) All registered articles, ordinary letters, postal cards, and other

Return of undelivered matter.

manuscript matter, business or commercial papers, books (bound or stitched), proofs of printing, engravings, photographs, drawings, maps, and other articles manifestly of value to the sender, which are not delivered from any cause, shall be reciprocally returned monthly without charge, through the central administrations of the two countries, in special packets or sacks marked “Rebuts,” after the expiration of the period for their retention required by the laws or regulations of the country of destination; the returned registered articles to be accompanied by a descriptive list, and the special packets or sacks used, for returning undelivered matter to be forwarded under registration when registered articles are returned in them. (b) Fully prepaid letters which bear requests by the senders for

Return requests.

their return in case of nondelivery by a certain date, or within a specified time, shall be reciprocally returned, without charge, directly to the despatching exchange office, at the expiration of the period for their retention indicated in the requests. (c) Fully prepaid letters bearing on the covers the business cards, the names and addresses of the senders or designation of places to which they may be returned, as post-office box. street and number, &c., without requests for their return in case of nondelivery within a specified time, shall be reciprocally returned without charge directly to the despatching exchange office, at the expiration of thirty days from the date of their receipt at the office of destination.

Article 11. All matters connected with the exchange of mails between the two

Rules of Universal Postal Union to govern.

countries, which are not herein provided for, shall be governed by the provisions of the Universal Postal Union Convention and Regulations now in force, or which may hereafter be enacted, for the governance of such matters in the exchanges of mails between countries of the Universal Postal Union generally, so far as the articles of such Universal Postal Union Convention shall be obligatory upon both of the contracting parties.

Article 12. The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Postmaster General of the Dominion of Canada, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may by agreement prescribe conditions for the admission to the mails of any of the articles prohibited by Article 1.

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Article 13.

This Convention abrogates the special postal convention between

Abrogation of former conventions.

the two countries signed at the city of Washington the first day of February, 1875, and at Ottawa the twenty-seventh day of January, 1875. It. shall be ratified by the contracting countries in accordance with their respective laws, and its ratification shall be exchanged at the city of Washington as early as possible, not later than one month

Commencement and duration.

from this date. It shall take effect on the first day of March, 1888, and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, or annulled at the instance of the Post-Office Department of either country, upon six months previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate and signed at Washington the twelfth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, and at Ottawa the nineteenth day of January, 1888.

[seal.] WM. F. VILAS, Postmaster General of the United States of America. A. W. McLELAN, Postmaster-General of the Dominion of Canada.

The foregoing Convention between the United States of America

Approval.

and the Dominion of Canada has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof. I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, January 26, 1888.

January 23, 1888 February 10, 1888 Convention 25 Stat. 1417 1417

Postal Convention between
January 23, 1888.
the United States of America and British Honduras.
February 10, 1888.
For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between the

Preamble.

United States of America and British Honduras, the undersigned, Don M. Dickinson. Postmaster-General of the United States of America. and William James McKinney. Postmaster of British Honduras, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcel post system of exchanges between the two countries.

Article I. The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail matter

Extent of Convention.

to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not affect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union Convention, which will continue as heretofore; and all the agreements hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these articles, directly between the office of New Orleans, and such other offices within the United States as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and the office of Belize, and such other offices within British Honduras, as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster of British Honduras; such matter to be admitted to the mails under these articles as shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in either country to any place in the other.

Article II.

There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention.

Articles admitted to the mails.

articles of merchandise and mail matter except letters, post cards, and written matter, of all kinds that are admitted under any conditions to the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet must exceed 11 pounds (or 5 kilograms) in weight, nor the following dimensions: Greatest length in any direction three feet six inches; greatest length and girth combined, six feet; and must be so wrapped or inclosed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and except that the following articles are prohibited:

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of

Articles prohibited.

destination; poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances; fatty substances, liquids, and those which easily liquefy, confections and pastes; live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly dried; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor; lottery tickets, lottery advertisements, or lottery circulars; all obscene or immoral articles; articles which may in any way damage or destroy the mails, or injure the persons handling them.

Article III.

A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence

Letters accompanying parcels.

must not accompany, be written on. or inclosed with any parcel.

If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if the communication be inseparably attached, the whole package will be rejected. If. however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage according to the Universal Postal Union Convention.

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No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address

Address.

other than that borne by the parcel itself. If such inclosed parcels be detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and distinct parcel-post rates.

Article IV.

The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destination

Duties.

In the United States, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in

Rate of postage.

weight, 12 cents; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, 12 cents.

In British Honduras, for a parcel not exceeding one pound in weight, six pence; and for each additional pound, or fraction of a pound, six pence.

Article V.

The sender of each package must make a Customs Declaration,

Customs declaration.

The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a certificate of mailing from the post-office where the package is mailed, on a form like Model 2, annexed hereto.

The sender of a package may obtain a return receipt for the same

Return receipt.

by paying in the United States a fee of five cents, and in British Honduras two pence, in addition to the postage on each packet, to be affixed to the packet in stamps of the country of origin.

The sender of a package may have the same registered by paying

Registry.

the registration fee required for registered articles in the country of origin, and will receive the return receipt without special charge therefor

Article VI.

The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the arrival

Delivery.

of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post-office of destination.

The packages shall be delivered to addressees in the country of destination free of charge for postage; but the customs duties properly chargeable thereon shall be collected on delivery in accordance with the customs regulations of the country of destination; and the country of destination may, at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents in the United States and two and a half pence in British Honduras on each single parcel of whatever weight; and if the weight exceeds one pound, a charge equal to one cent or one halfpenny for each four ounces of weight or fraction thereof.

Article VII.

The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails

Transportation.

exchanged direct between the United States and British Honduras, to be dispatched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such means as it provides, but must be forwarded, at the option of the dispatching office, either in boxes prepared expressly for the purpose or in ordinary mail sacks, to be marked “Parcel post,” and not to contain any other articles of mail matter, and to be securely sealed 1419 with wax, or otherwise, as may he mutually provided by regulations hereunder.

Each country shall promptly return empty to the dispatching office by next mail, all such bags and boxes, but subject to other regulations between the two administrations.

Each dispatch of a parcel post mail must be accompanied by a descriptive

Way bill.

Article VIII.

As soon as the mail shall have reached the office of destination,

Receipt of mail.

that office shall check the contents of the mail.

In the event of the parcel bill not having been received a substitute should be at once prepared.

If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt has been verified by a second officer, the entry on the bill should be canceled and the fact reported at once.

If a parcel be observed to be insufficiently prepaid, it must not be taxed with deficient postage, but the circumstance must be reported on the verification certificate form.

Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full particulars should be reported on the same form.

If no verification certificate or note of error be received, a parcel mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on examination correct in all respects.

Article IX.

If a package cannot be delivered as addressed, or is refused, the

Failure of delivery.

An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied by

Reforwarding.

the amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.

When the contents of a parcel which cannot be delivered are liable

Disposal of perishable articles.

Article X. The Post-Office Department of either of the contracting countries

No responsibility for loss or damage.

will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in either country.

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Article XI. Each country shall retain to its own use the whole of the postages,

Fees to be retained.

registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages; consequently. this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between the two countries.

Article XII. The Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Postmaster of British Honduras, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may, by agreement, prescribe conditions for the admission in packages exchanged under this Convention of any of the articles prohibited by Article II.

Article XIII.

This Convention shall take effect and operations thereunder shall

Commencement and duration.

begin on the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of either Department, upon six months’ previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington, the twenty-third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, and at Belize, the tenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

DON M. DICKINSON.

Signatures.

Post master-General of the United States. W. J. McKinney, Postmaster of British Honduras.

The foregoing Parcel Post Convention between the United States

Approval.

of America and British Honduras, has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, March 20th, 1888.

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April 25, 1888 April 27, 1888 25 Stat. 1399 Convention 1423 Amendment to the Postal Convention of January 12, 1888. between the

April 25, 1888.

United States of America and Canada. Signed at Ottawa

April 27, 1888.

April 25, 1888; signed at Washington April 27, 1888.

AMENDMENT TO POSTAL CONVENTION BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA OF JANUARY 1888. For the purpose of establishing a uniform rate of postage upon certain

Preamble,

mail matter exchanged between the United States of America and the Dominion of Canada, the undersigned Don M. Dickinson. Postmaster General of the United States of America and Archibald Woodbury Mc. Lelan, Postmaster General of the Dominion of Canada, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following amendment to the postal convention between the two contracting countries signed at Washington the 12th day of January 1888, and at Ottawa the 19th day of January

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1888.

Article I. Amend article one, paragraph “c” of the above referred to Convention.

Postage on merchandise and printed matter.

so as to establish a uniform rate of postage of one cent per ounce upon all merchandise, and one cent per two ounces upon all books, pamphlets, occasional publications, printed circulars, price currents, hand lulls, book and newspaper manuscript, printer’s proof sheets, whether corrected or not, maps, prints, advertising sheets, drawings, engravings, lithographs, photographs, sheet music, whether printed or written, documents wholly or partly printed or written, such as deeds, insurance policies or other documents of like nature exchanged in the mails between the two contracting countries, and to establish that the registrat ion charge, in addition to postage on correspondence

Registration.

passing bet ween the United .States and Canada, shall be a rate of not less than 5 cents, and not exceeding 10 cents in either country.

Article II.

This arrangement shall take effect upon the first day of May 1888.

Commencement and duration.

and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, or annulled at the instance of the Post Office Department of either country, upon six months previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate and signed in Washington. April 27th 1888, and in Ottawa, April 25 th 1888.

[seal.] DON M. DICKINSON.

Signatures.

Postmaster General of the United States of America. [seal.] A. W. Mc. LELAN. Postmaster General of the Dominion of Canada.

I hereby approve the foregoing Amended Article; and in testimony

Approval.

thereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed hereto.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, April 30th, 1888.

December 1, 1886 25 Stat. 1424 Convention 1424 Declaration and final protocol between the United States of America

December 1, 1886.

and other powers ratifying the International Convention of March 14, 1884, for the protection of submarine cables. Declaration signed at Paris December 1, 1886; final protocol signed at Paris July 7, 1887; ratification of both advised by Senate February 20, 1888; ratified by the President March 1st, 1888; proclaimed May 1st, 1888.

by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION. Whereas a Declaration defining the sense of Articles 2 and 4 of

Preamble.

Vol. 34, pp. 993–4.

the Convention of March 14, 1884, for the Protection of Submarine Cables was signed December 1, 1886, by the Plenipotentiaries of the United States of America and other Governments, signatories of the Convention aforesaid, and by the Plenipotentiary of Germany, on March 23, 1887; and whereas a Final Protocol to the Convention aforesaid was signed, July 7, 1887, by the Plenipotentiaries of the United States of America and other Governments, signatories of the said Convention of March 14, 1884. which Declaration and Final Protocol, being in the French language, are word for word as follows: Declaration.

Les soussignes. Plenipotentiaires

Declaration.

des Gouvernements signataires de la Convention du 14 mars 1884, pour la protection des cables sousmarins, ayant reconnu la convenance de preciser le sens des termes des Articles 2 et 4 de la dite Convention, ont arrets, d’un common accord, la declaration suivante:

Certains doutes setant elevis

Meaning of wilfully.

Vol. 24, p. 993.

sur lesens du mot volontairement insure dans 1Article 2 de la Convention du 14 mars 1884, il est entendu que la disposition de responsabilite penale mentionne dans ledit Article ne s’applique pas aux cas de ruptures on de deteriorations occasionnees accidentellement ou necessairement en re Erant tin cable, alors que toutes less precautions ont ete prises pour eviter ces ruptures ou deteriorations.

Declaration.^*^* Translation added in Department of State.

The undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the signatory Governments of the convention of March 14, 1884, for the protection of Submarine Cables, having recognized the expediency of defining the sense of the terms of Articles II and IV, of the said convention, have prepared by common accord the following declaration:

Certain doubts having arisen as to the meaning of the word “wilfully” inserted in Article II of the convention of the 14th of March 1884. it is understood that the imposition of penal responsibility, mentioned in the said article, does not apply to cases of breaking or of injuries occasioned accidentally or necessarily in repairing a cable, when all precautions have been taken to avoid such breakings or damages.

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Il est egalement entendu que Particle 4 de la Convention n’a eu d’autre but et ne doit avoir d’autre effet que de charger les tribunaux competents de chaque Pays deresoudre, conformementa leurs lois et suivant les circonstances. la question de la responsabilite civile du proprietaire d’un cable, qui, par la pose on la reparation de ce cable, cause la rupture ou la deterioration d’un autre cable, de meme que les consequences de cette responsabilite, s’il est reconnu qu’elte existe.

Fait a Paris, le decembre 1886 et le 23 mars 1887, pour l’Allemagne.

Robert M. McLane. Munster. Jose C. Paz. Goluchowski. Beyens. Arinos. R. Fernandez. Moltke-Hvitfeldt. Emanuel de Almeda. J. L. Albareda. C. de Freycinet. Lyons.

It is likewise understood that

Damages.

Article IV of the convention has no other object and is to have no other effect than to charge the competent tribunals of each country with the determination, conformably to their laws and according to circumstances, of the question of the civil responsibility of the owner of a cable, who. by the laying or repairing of such cable, causes the breaking or injury of another cable, and also of the consequences of that responsibility, if it is found to exist.

Done at Paris, December 1, 1886, and March 23, 1887, for Germany.

Crisanto Medina.

Signatures.

N. S. Delyanni. L. L. Menabrea. Hara. Essad. A. de Stuers. Comte de Vallbom. V. Alecsandri. Kotzebue. E. Pector. J. Marinovitch. C. Lewenhaupt. Juan J. Diaz. Protocole de cloture. Les soussignes, Plenipotentiaires des Gouvernements signataires de la Convention du 14 mars 1884, pour la protection des cables sous-marins, reunis a Paris a 1’effet d’arreter, conformement a l’article 16 de cet acte international. la date de la mise a execution de la dite Convention, sent couvenus de ce qui suit: I.— La Convention internationale du 14 mars 1884 pour la protection des cables sous-marins entrera en vigueur le mai 1888, sous la condition toutefois, qu’a cette date ceux des Gouvernements contractants qui n’ont pas encore adopts les mesures prdvues par Particle 12 dudit acte international se seront conformes a cette stipulation. II.— Les dispositions que les dits Etats auront prises en execution Final Protocol. The undersigned. Plenipotentiaries

Final protocol.

of the Governments, parties to the Convention of March 14, 1884, for the protection of Submarine cables, having met at Paris for the purpose of fixing, in pursuance of Article 16 of that international instrument, a date for putting the said convention into execution, have agreed upon the following: I. The International Convention

Date of operation.

of March 14, 1884, for the protection of submarine cables, shall go into operation on the 1st day of May, 1888, provided, however, that at that date those of the contracting Governments that have not yet adopted the measures provided for by Article 12 of the said international instrument. shall have conformed to that stipulation. II. The measures which shall

Acts for enforcement.

have been taken by the said States 1426

de Particle 12 precite seront notifiees aux autres Puissances contractantes par l’intermediaire du Gouvernement francais, charge a’en examiner la teneur.

III.—

Le Gouvernement de la

Legislation of non-signing countries.

Republique Francaise reste egalement charge d’examiner les memes dispositions legislatives on reglementaires que devront adopter, dans leurs pays respectifs, pour se conformer a Particle 12, les Etats qui n’ont pas pris part ft la Convention et qui vou-draient protiter de la faculty d’accession prevu dans Particle 14.

En foi de quoi, les Plenipotentiaires soussignes ont tarretele present Protocole de cloture, qui sera considere comme faisant part ie integrante de la Convention internationale du 14 Mars 1884.

Fait ft Paris, le 7 juillet 1887.

Robert M. McLane.

Signatures.

Leyden. Jose C. Paz. Hoyos. Beyens. Arinos. Manuel M. de Peralta. Moltke-Hvitfeldt. Emanuel de Almeda. Flourens. J. Louis Albareda. Lyons.

in execution of Article 12 aforesaid, shall be made known to the other contracting powers through the French Government, which is charged with the examination of the said measures.

III.

The Government of the French Republic is likewise charged with the examination of the similar legislative and reglementary provisions which are to be adopted, in their respective countries, in pursuance of Article 12, by such States as have not taken part in the Convention, and as may desire to avail themselves of the privilege of accession, for which provision is made in Article 14.

In testimony whereof, the undersigned Plenipotentiaries have adopted this final protocol, which shall be considered as forming an integral part of the International Convention of March 14, 1884.

Done at Paris, July 7, 1887.

Crisanto Medina. N. S. Delyanni. L. L. Menabrea. Hara. H. Missak. de Stuers. Comte de Valbom. V. Alecsandri. N. de Giers. J. F. Medina. J. Marinovitch. C. Lewenhaupt. Juan J. Diaz. And whereas the said Declaration and Final Protocol have been duly ratified by the Governments signatories of the same, and notification thereof has been given at the City of Paris to the Government of the French Republic;

Now. therefore, be it known, that I. Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America, have caused the said Declaration and Final Protocol to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States of America and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, [seal.] and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. 1427 [Memorandum] LIST OF STATES WHICH HAVE RATIFIED THE CONVENTION OF MARCH 14, 1884. Argentine Republic. Austria-Hungary. Belgium. Brazil. Costa Rica. Denmark. Dominican Republic. France. Germany. Great Britain. Greece. Guatemala. Italy. Netherlands. Portugal. Roumania. Russia. Salvador. Servia. Spain. Sweden and Norway. Turkey. United States of America. Uruguay.

Japan adhered to the Convention April 12, 1884.

April 28, 1888 Convention 25 Stat. 1428 1428 PARCELS POST CONVENTION—MEXICO. April 28, 1888.

April 28, 1888.

Parcels post convention between the United States of America and Mexico.

Preamble.

For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between the United States of America, and the United Mexican States, the undersigned, Don M. Dickinson. Postmaster General of the United States of America, by virtue of authority vested in him by law, and Matias Romero. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States at Washington, duly empowered thereto by the President of the United Mexican States, have agreed upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcels post system of exchanges between the two countries.

Article I.

Extent of convention

The provisions of this convention relate only to parcels of mail matter to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and affect the arrangements now existing only so far as they relate to merchandise parcels as provided for under the Convent ion between the

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two contracting countries signed on the 4th of April, 1887; and all other arrangements therein contained will continue as heretofore; and all the arrangements hereinafter contained apply exclusively to merchandise parcels mails exchanged under these articles.

Article II. 1.

Articles admitted to the mails.

There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention, articles of merchandise and mail matter, except letters, post-cards, and written matter, of all kinds that are admitted under any conditions to the domestic mails of the country of 1429origin, except that no packet must exceed five kilograms or eleven pounds in weight, nor the following dimensions: greatest length in any direction sixty centimeters, or two feet: greatest girth one hundred and twenty centimeters or four feet; and must be so wrapped or enclosed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and except the articles mentioned in Article I, paragraph “a”, of the Postal Convention between the two contracting countries of April 4, 1887, which are hereby prohibited. 2. All admissible articles of merchandise mailed in one country for the other, or received in one country from the other, whether by land or sea conveyance, shall be free from any detention or inspection whatever, except such as is required for collection of customs duties, and shall be forwarded by the most speedy means to their destination, being subject in their transmission to the laws and regulations of each country respectively.

Article III. 1. A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence must not accompany, be written on, or enclosed with any parcel. 2. If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if inseparably attached, the whole package will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage according to the Universal Postal Union Convention. 3. No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address other than the one borne by the parcel itself. If such enclosed 1430parcels be detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and distinct parcel post rates.

Article IV. 1.

Rate of postage.

The following rates of postage shall in all cases be required to be fully prepaid with postage stamps of the country of origin, viz: 2. For a parcel not exceeding four hundred and sixty grains or one pound in weight, twelve cents; and for each additional four hundred and sixty grams or one pound, or fraction thereof, twelve cents. 3.

Delivery.

The packages shall be promptly delivered to addressees at the post offices of address in the country of destination, free of charge for postage; but the country of destination may at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents on each single parcel of whatever weight; and if the weight exceeds four hundred and

Charge.

sixty grams or one pound, a charge equal to one cent for each one hundred and fifteen grains or four, ounces, of weight, or fraction thereof.

Article V. 1.

Receipt.

The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a receipt of mailing from the post office where the package is mailed, on a form like Model I annexed hereto. 2.

Registry.

The sender of a package may have the same registered by paying the registration fee required for registered articles in the country of origin. 3.

Return receipt.

An acknowledgment of the delivery of a registered article shall be returned to the sender when requested; but either country may require of the sender prepayment of a fee therefor not exceeding five cents. 4.

Notice to addressee.

The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the 1431arrival of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post office of destination.

Article VI. 1. The sender of each package shall make a Customs Declaration. pasted upon or attached to the package, upon a special Form provided for the purpose (See Model 2 annexed hereto) giving a general description of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of mailing, and the sender’s signature and place of residence, and place of address. The Customs Declaration herein provided shall be omitted in the country of origin during such period as the Postmaster General of the country of destination shall request such omission. 2. The packages in question shall be subject in the country of destination to all customs duties and all customs regulations in force in that country for the protection of its Customs Revenues; and the customs duties properly chargeable thereon shall be collected on delivery, in accordance with the customs regulations of the country of destination.

Article VII. Each country shall retain to its own use, the whole of the postages, registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages; consequently, this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between the two countries.

Article VIII. 1. The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails exchanged direct between the United States of America and Mexico, to be despatched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such means as it provides, in ordinary mail sacks to be marked “Parcels Post” and to be securely sealed with wax or otherwise as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder. 1432 2.

Registered parcels.

Registered packages shall be exchanged in separate and distinct sacks marked “Registered Parcels Post.” 3.

Return of sacks.

Each country shall return to the despatching office by next mail, all bags or sacks used in the exchange of parcels. 4.

Packing.

Way bill.

Each despatch of a parcel post mail must be accompanied by a descriptive list in duplicate, of all the packages sent, showing distinctly the list number of each parcel, the name of the sender, the name of the addressee with address of destination: and must be enclosed in one of the sacks of such despatch under the Form of Model 3, annexed hereto.

Article IX.

Exchange offices.

Exchanges of mails under this Convention from any place in either country to any place in the other, whether by sea or overland, shall be effected through the post offices of both countries already designated as Exchange Post Offices, or through such others as may be hereafter agreed upon, under such regulations relative to the details of the exchanges, as may be mutually determined to be essential to the security and expedition of the mails and the protection of the Customs Revenues.

Article X. 1.

Receipt of mail.

As soon as the mail shall have reached the exchange office of destination, that office shall check the contents of the mail. 2.

Parcel bill.

In the event of the Parcel Bill not having been received, a substitute should at once be prepared. 1433 3. Any errors in the entries on the Parcel Bill which may be discovered, shall, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for report to the despatching office on a Form. “Verification Certificate,” which shall be sent in the special envelope. 4. If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt has been verified by a second officer the entry on the bill should be canceled and the fact reported at once. 5. Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full particulars shall be reported on the same form. 6. If no Verification Certificate or note of error be received, a parcel mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on examination correct in all respects.

Article XI. If the packages cannot be delivered as addressed, or if they are refused they should be reciprocally returned without charge, directly to the despatching office of exchange, at the expiration of thirty days from their receipt at the office of destination, amt the country of origin may collect from the sender for the return of the parcel, a sum equal to the postage when first mailed.

Article XII. The Post Office Department of either of the contracting countries will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in either country.

Article XIII. The Postmaster General of the United States of America, and the Director General of Posts of the 1434United Mexican States, may by agreement, exempt on account of insecurity in the conveyance, or other causes, certain post offices in either country, from receiving or despatching packages of merchandise weighing from two to five kilograms as provided for by this Convention, and shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail, as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may by agreement prescribe conditions for the admission to the mails of any of the articles prohibited by

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Article I of the Postal Convention of the 4th of April, 1887.

Article XIV.

Ratification.

This Convention shall be ratified by the contracting countries in accordance with their respective laws, and its ratification shall be exchanged at the City of Washington as early as possible. Once ratified, and its ratifications exchanged, it shall take effect, and operations thereunder shall begin on the 1st day of July, 1888, and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at tile desire of either Department, upon six months previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington the 28th day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

Con objeto de establecer mejores arreglos postales entre los Estados Unidos de America y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, los infrascritos, Don M. Dickinson. Administrador General de Correos de los Estados Unidos de America, en ejercicio de las facultades que le concede la Ley, y Matias Romero. Enviado Extraordinario y Ministro Plenipotenciariode los Estados Unidos Mexicanos en Washington, debidamente autorizado para ello por el Presidente de dichos Estados Unidos Mexicanos, han convenido en los siguientes artículos para el establecimiento de un sistema de Paquetes Postales, entre los dos países.

Artículo I. Las estipulaciones de esta Convencion se refieren tan solo á los paquetes de objetos enviados por el correo, que se cambien por el sistema que ella establece, y afectan solamente en lo que se relaciona con los paquetes de mercancias, los arreglos que ahora existen conforme á la Convencion Postal de 4 de Abril de 1887, y todas las demas estipulaciones de dicha Convencion continuaran vigentes como lo estan ahora; y todas las estipulaciones contenidas en la presente Convencion se aplicaran exclusivamente á las balijas de paquetes de mercancias que se cambien conforme á estos articulos.

Artículo II. 1. Se admitiran en las balijas que se cambien conforme á esta Convencion, mercancias y objetos trasmisibles por el correo, de cualquiera género que sean, exceptuando cartas, tarjetas postales y todo papel escrito, que se admitan conforme á los reglamentos que 1429rigen respecto de las balijas do mesticas del pais de origen, cotal de que ningun paquete exceda de cinco kilogramos ú once líbras de peso, ni de las dimensiones siguientes: maximo de largo en cualquiera direccion, sesenta centimetros ó dos pies; máximo de perimetro, un metro veinte centimetros ó cuatro pies; y debera envolverse ó cubrirse de manera que permita que su contenido sea facilmente

Articles prohibited.

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examinado por los empleados del correo y de la aduana; prohibiendose por el presente la admision en las balijas que se cambien entre los dos paises, conforme á esta Convencion, de los objetos mencionados en el Articulo I, parrafoa, de la Convencion Postal entre los dos paises contratantes de 4 de Abril de 1887. 2. Todos los paquetes de mercancias

Freedom from inspection.

admisibles que se depositen en el correo de un país con destino al otro, ó que se reciban en un pais precedentes del otro, ya sea que se trasmitan por tierra ó por mar, seran libres de toda detencion ó inspeccion de cualquiera género que sea, exceptuando solamente la que fuere necesaria para cobrar los derechos aduanales, y se despacharan á su destino por la via mas rapida, quedando sujetos en su trasmision á las leyes y reglamentos de cada pais respectivamente.

Artículo III. 1. Ninguna carta ó comunicacion

Letters accompanying parcels.

que tenga el caracter de correspondencia personal, podrá acompañar al paquete, ya sea que este escrita sobre el, ó incluida en el mismo. 2. Si se encontrare alguna carta, se pondrá en el correo, si pudiere separarse, y si estuviere adherida de manera que no se pueda separar, se desechará el paquete entero. Sin embargo, si alguna carta fuere enviada inadvertidamente, el pais de destino cobrará doble porte por ella, conforme á la Convencion de la Union Postal Universal. 3. Ningun paquete podrá contener

Address.

bultos que tengan que entregarse á una direccion diferente de la que aparezca sobre el mismo 1430paquete. Si se descubrieren tales bultos, se enviaran uno por uno, cobrandose nuevo y distinto porte por cada uno de ellos.

Artículo IV. 1. Se pagaran previamente y en su totalidad, en todo caso, los siguientes portes de correo en estampillas del correo del país de orígen, á saber: 2. Por un paquete que no exceda del peso de cuatrocientos sesenta gramos ó una libra, doce centavos, y por cada cuatrocientos sesenta gramos ó una libra adicionales, ó fraccion de este peso, doce centavos. 3. Los paquetes se entregaran prontamente á las personas á quienes se dirijan, en la oficina de Correos de su direccion, en el pais de su destino, libres de todo recargo por porte de correo; pero el pais del destino puede, á su opcion, imponer y cobrar á la persona á quien se dirija el paquete, y en compensacion del servicio interior y de entrega un recargo que no exceda de cinco centavos por cada paquete que no pase de cuatrocientos sesenta gramos, ó una libra, y si el paquete excedirse de ese peso, se cobrará un centavo por cada ciento quince gramos ó cuatro onzas de peso, ó fraccion de ese peso.

Artículo V. 1. Al depositar en el correo un paquete, se entregará al remitente un recibo que acredite su entrega en la oficina de correo que lo recibió, conforme al modelo anexo No. I. 2. El remitente de un paquete podrá certificarlo, pagando el derecho de certificacion que se cobre en el pais de su origen. 3. Se enviará al remitente cuando asi lo solicite, un documento que justifique la entrega de un objeto certificado; pero cada pais puede exigir del remitente el pago previo de un derecho por ese servicio, que no exceda de cinco centavos. 4. Se informará á las personas á quienes se diriján articulos 1431certificados de la llegada de un paquete dirigido á ellas, por la oficina de correos de destino.

Artículo VI. 1. El remitente de cada paquete

Customs declarations.

hará una declaracion aduanal que se pegará ó agregará al paquete, segun una formula especial que se le facilitará para ese objeto, (Vease el modelo anexo No. 2) que contenga una description general del paquete, una manifestacion exacta de su contenido y valor, fecha del envio, fecha y lugar de residencia del remitente y lugar de su destino. Esta declaracion aduanal se omitirá en el pais de origen, durante el tiempo que asi lo solicite el Administrador General de Correos del pais de destino. 2. Estos paquetes quedaran sujetos

Collection of duties.

en el pais de su destino á todos los reglamentos y derechos aduanales que estuvieren vigentes en el mismo pais, para proteger las rentas de sus aduanas; los derechos aduanales que debidamente corresponda cobrar sobre los mismos paquetes, seran cobrados al entregarse estos, de acuerdo con los reglamentos aduanales del pais de destino.

Artículo VII. Cada pais retendra para su propio

Fees to be retained.

uso, el total del porte de correo, de los derechos de certificacion y de entrega que colecte sobre dichos paquetes; y en consecuencia, esta Convencion no motivará cuentas separadas entre los dos paises.

Artículo VIII. 1. Los paquetes so consideraran

Transportation.

como parte componente de las balijas cambiadas directamente entre los Estados Unidos de America y Mexico, y seran despachados por el pais de su origen al otro, á su costo y por los medios que el provea, en sacos ordinarios de correspondencia que se marcaran: “Paquetes Postales” y se sellaran con la seguridal debida, con lacre, ó de alguna otra manera que se determine mutuamente por los reglamentos respectivos. 1432 2. Los paquetes certificados se cambiaran en sacos separados y distintos marcados: “Paquetes Postales Certificados”. 3. Cada pais devolverá á la oficina de correo que los despache, por el próximo correo, todos los sacos usados en el cambio de paquetes. 4. Aunque los objetos admitidos conforme á esta Convencion se trasmitiran en la forma designada, entre las oficinas de cambio, deberan empacarse cuidadosamente, á fin de que puedan trasmitirse en balijas abiertas de un pais, tanto á la oficina de correos de cambio en el pais de su origen, como á la oficina de correos á donde se dirijan, en el pais de su destino. 5. Cada envio de paquetes postales irá acompañado de una lista descriptiva, hecha por duplicado, de todos los paquetes enviados, que demuestre distintamente el número de lista de cada paquete, el nombre del remitente, el nombre de la persona á quien se dirije con la direccion de su destino, y deberá incluirse en uno de los sacos del mismo envio, de acuerdo con el modelo numero 3, anexo á esta Convencion.

Artículo IX. El cambio de balijas conforme á esta Convencion, de cualquiera lugar de un pais á cualquiera lugar del otro, ya sea por mar ó por tierra, se verificará por las oficinas de correos de ambos paises, ya designadas como oficinas de correos de cambio, ó por aquellas otras que pueda convenirse mas adelante, conforme con los reglamentos relatives á los detalles de los cambios que se acuerden mutuamente como esenciales á la seguridad y celeridad de las balijas y á la proteccion de los derechos aduanales.

Artículo X. 1. La oficina de correos del pais del destino, anotará el contenido de la balija, tan luego como la reciba. 2. En el caso de que no se recibiere una lista de los paquetes enviados por el correo, se hará desde luego una que la sustituya. 1433 3. Los errores que puedan haberse

Errors.

cometido y se descubrieren en la lista de los paquetes enviados por el correo, se corregiran despues de haber sido rectificados por un segundo empleado, y se comunicaran á la oficina que envio los paquetes, en la forma de “Certificado de Comprobacion”, que se enviará en cubierta especial. 4. Si no se recibiere algun paquete

Non-receipt of parcels.

de los contenidos en la lista, despues de haberse certificado este hecho por un segundo empleado, se cancelará la anotacion respec-tiva de la lista, y se dará cuenta de este hecho desde luego. 5. Cuando se recibiere un paquete

Damaged parcel.

averiado ó en un estado imperfecto, se comunicaran en la misma forma detalles completos sobre su estado. 6. Si no se recibiere “Certificado

Correct mails.

de Comprobacion”, ó noticia de error, se considerará que la balija de paquetes fué debidamente recibida y que habiendo sido examinada, se encontro exacta bajo todos aspectos.

Artículo XI. Si no pudiere entregarse un paquete

Failure to deliver.

á la persona á quien se dirige, ó si esta se rehusare á recibirlo, se devolverá reciprocamente, sin recargo, y directamente á la oficina que lo despachó, á la espiracion de treinta dias contados desde su recibo, por la oficina de destino, y el pais de origen puede cobrar al remitente por la devolucion del paquete, una suma igual al porte que causó cuando se puso por primera vez en el correo.

Artículo XII. El Departamento de Correos de

No responsibility for loss or damage.

cada uno de los paises contratantes, no será responsable por la pérdida ó averia que sufra algun paquete, y no podrá reclamarse, por lo mismo, en ninguno de los dos paises, indemnizacion alguna por quien lo envie, ni por la persona á quien vaya dirigido.

Artículo XIII. El Administrador general de

Further regulations.

Correos de los Estados Unidos de America y el Administrador 1434general de Correos de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos podran, por convenio, exceptuar, por motiv de inseguridad en la conduccion, ó por otras causas, á ciertas oficinas de correo de cada pais, del recibo ó despacho de paquetes de mercancias que pesen de dos á cinco kilogramos, estipulado en esta Convencion; quedan autorizados para hacer de tiempo en tiempo y de comun acuerdo, los reglamentos posteriores de orden y detalle que consideren necesarios para poner en ejecucion esta Convencion, y podran, por mutuo consentimiento, establecer condiciones para la admision en las balijas de cualquiera de los objetos prohibidos por el Articulo I, de la Convencion Postal de Abril de 1887.

Artículo XIV. Esta Convencion se ratificará por los paises contratantes de acuerdo con sus respectivas leyes, y sus ratificaciones se canjearan en la ciudad de Washington, lo mas pronto que fuere posible. Una vez ratificada y canjeadas sus ratificaciones, comenzará á tener efecto el 1 de Julio de 1888, y continuará en vigor hasta que se termine por consentimiento mútuo; pero podrá anularse, con la notificacion de uno de los Departamentos de Correos hecha al otro, con seis meses de anticipacion.

Hecho por duplicado y firmado en Washington el 28 de Abril de mil ochocientos ochenta y ocho.

[seal.] DON M. DICKINSON,Postmaster-General of the United States of America

Signatures.

. [seal.] M. ROMERO. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican Slates.

Approval.

The foregoing Parcels Post Convention between the United States of America and the United Mexican States has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State. Washington, D. C., June, 1888. 1435

Form No. 1.

Parcel Post.

Form No. 2.

Parcel post between the United States and Mexico.

1436

Form No. 3.

1437 Done at Washington this twenty-second day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighty eight. Hecho en la ciudad de Washington el dia veintidos de Junio de mil ochocientos ochenta y ocho. [Seal of Post Office Dep. of U.S.] DON M. DICKINSON,Postmaster General of the United States of America. [Seal of Mexican Legation.] M. ROMERO,Enviado Extraordinario y Ministro Plenipotenciario de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

July 3, 1886 Convention 25 Stat. 1438 1438 CONVENTION—ZANZIBAR. July 3, 1886. Convention between the United States of America and Zanzibar, enlarging and defining stipulations of the treaty of September 21, 1833. Concluded at Zanzibar, July 3, 1886; ratification, with amendments, advised by the Senate, April 12, 1888; ratified by the President April 20, 1888; ratifications exchanged June 29, 1888; proclaimed August 17, 1888.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION.

Preamble.

Whereas a Convention between the United States of America and His Highness Barghash bin Said, Sultan of Zanzibar, was concluded July 3, 1886, enlarging and defining the stipulations of the Treaty of September 21, 1833, between the United States of America and His Majesty Seyéd Saïd Bin, Sultan of Muscat and Sovereign of Zanzibar, which Convention, as amended by the Senate of the United States, is word for word as follows:

Contracting parties.

The Government of the United States of America and His Highness Barghash bin Saïd Sultan of Zanzibar, being mutually desirous to confirm and strengthen the friendly relations which now subsist between the two countries by enlarging and defining the treaty stipulations

Vol. 8, p. 458.

already existing between them in virtue of the Treaty concluded on the 21^st of September 1833, corresponding to the sixth day of the moon called Jamada Alawel in the year of the Allhajia 1249, between the United States of America and His Majesty Seyed Syed bin Sultan of Muscat (and Sovereign of Zanzibar), which Treaty has continued in force as to Zanzibar, and its dependencies after the separation of Zanzibar from Muscat, and has been expressly accepted, ratified and confirmed by His said Highness Barghash bin Saiid. Sultan of Zanzibar on the 20^th of October 1879, corresponding to the 4^th Zulkaadi, 1296, have resolved to conclude an additional treaty to that end and have appointed as their Plenipotentiaries to wit:—

Plenipotentiaries.

The President of the United States of America, Frederic M. Cheney, Consul of the United States at Zanzibar, and His Highness the Sultan of Zanzibar his private secretary Mohamet Salim bin Mahommed Al Mavli, who having exhibited to each other their respective full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following articles.

Article I.

Duty on liquors in creased.

Vol. 8, p. 458.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article III of the treaty above-mentioned, by which no more that five per centum duties shall be paid on the cargo landed from vessels of the United States entering any port within His Highness the Sultan’s dominions, spirits and spirituous liquors containing more than 20 per centum by volume of alcohol, when imported into the dominions of His Highness the Sultan from abroad in vessels of the United States shall be subject to an entry or import duty not exceeding 25 per centum ad valorem. Provided that no other or higher import duties shall be so levied and 1439collected upon spirits carried to Zanzibar in vessels of the United States than are levied and collected upon like imports of spirits in the vessels of any other nation.

Article II. The Consuls of the United States appointed under the stipulations

Rights, etc., of consuls.

Vol. 8, p. 459.

of the IX^th article of the treaty above mentioned, shall, in addition to the rights, powers and immunities secured by said article, enjoy all the rights, privileges, immunities and jurisdictional powers which are now or may hereafter be enjoyed by the Consuls and Consular Agents of the most favored nations and conversely, the Consuls and Consular Agents which his Highness the Sultan may appoint to reside in the United States shall have the treatment of Agents of like grade of the most favored nation.

Article III. This treaty shall be ratified and the ratifications exchanged at Zanzibar,

Ratifications.

as soon as possible.

Done in duplicate each copy being in the English and Arabic languages, at Zanzibar the third day of July 1886, corresponding to the thirtieth day of the moon called Ramajan itnhe year of the Hegira, 1303.

Frederic M. Cheney (seal) Mohamet Salim bin Mahommed Al Mavli.(seal) And whereas the said Convention, has been duly ratified on both

Exchange of ratifications.

parts, and the ratifications of the two Governments were exchanged at Zanzibar the twenty-ninth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight;

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention, as amended, to be made public, to the end that the same, and every article and clause thereof, may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States of America and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this 17^th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, [seal] and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirteenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard Secretary of State.

October 2, 1886 Treaty 25 Stat. 1440 1440 TREATY—TONGA. October 2, 1886.

October 2, 1886.

Treaty between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Tonga of amity, commerce and navigation. Concluded October 2, 1886; ratification, with amendment, advised by the Senate January 19, 1888; ratified by the President of the United States February 7, 1888; ratified by the King of Tonga August 1, 1888; ratifications exchanged at Nukualofa August 1, 1888; proclaimed September 18, 1888.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION.

Preamble.

Whereas a Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Tonga was concluded and signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries on board the United States Steamer “Mohican,” in the harbor of Nukualofa, Tongatabu, on the second day of October, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, which Treaty, as amended, by the Senate of the United States, and being in the English and Tongan languages, is word for word as follows: Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the United States of America and the King of Tonga.

Contracting parties.

The United States of America and the King of Tonga, mutually desirous of maintaining and strengthening their relations and interests; have resolved to conclude a treaty of amity, commerce and navigation; and to this end have empowered as their representatives: The President of the United States; George H. Bates, Special Commissioner of the United States to Tonga; And His Majesty, the

Plenipotentiaries.

King of Tonga: the Reverend Shirley Waldemar Baker, Premier of the Kingdom of Tonga; Who, after producing to each other their respective powers, have agreed upon the following Articles:

Article I.

Peace and amity.

There shall be perpetual peace and amity between the United States of America and the King of Tonga, his heirs and his successors.

Article II.

Reciprocal immunities to citizens.

The citizens of the United States shall always enjoy, in the dominions of the King of Tonga, and Tongan subjects shall always enjoy in the United States, whatever rights, privileges and immunities are now accorded to citizens or subjects of the most-favored nation; and no rights, privileges or immunities shall be granted hereafter to any foreign state or to the citizens or subjects of any foreign state by either of the High Contracting Parties, which shall not be also equally and unconditionally granted by the same to the other High Contracting Party, its citizens or subjects; it being understood that the Parties 1441hereto affirm the principle of the law of nations that no privilege

Privileges granted for equivalents.

granted for equivalent or on account of propinquity or other special conditions comes under the stipulations herein contained as to favored nations.

Article III. Citizens of the United States in Tonga, and Tongans in the United

Permission to trade and sojourn.

States, may visit sojourn and trade in any part of the respective jurisdictions, and rent, occupy and improve lands and erect dwellings, offices and ware-houses thereon, subject to the laws and regulations of the country; which shall however in no case, except in respect of employment as laborers, be more restrictive than those imposed upon the citizens or subjects of the respective country, or upon the citizens or subjects of the most-favored nation.

Article IV. There shall be reciprocal liberty of commerce and navigation between

Commerce and navigation.

the United States and the Tonga Islands, and no duty of customs or other impost shall be charged upon any goods being the produce or manufacture of one country, when imported therefrom into the other country, other or higher than is charged upon the same, the produce or manufacture of or imported from any other country.

Article V. No other or higher duties or charges on account of harbor dues,

Harbor, etc., dues.

pilotage, quarantine, salvage in case of damage or ship-wreck or other shipping charges shall be imposed in the dominions of the King of Tonga on vessels of the United States, or in the United States on Tongan vessels, than are imposed on vessels belonging to the most-favored nation.

Article VI. The ships-of-war of either of the High Contracting Parties may

Rights of ships-of-war.

enter all ports, places and waters within the jurisdiction of the other, to anchor and remain, take in stores, refit and repair, subject to the laws and regulations of the country. To enable this privilege to be carried out in his dominions, the King of Tonga agrees to secure to the government of the United States by lease at nominal rent, with

Lease of coaling station on Tonga Islands.

covenants of renewal, all rights of free use of necessary ground in any harbor of the Tonga Islands which shall be mutually agreed upon, for the purpose of establishing a permanent coaling and repair-station, the rights of Tongan sovereignty therein being fully reserved and admitted; and in selecting a station for this purpose, due regard shall be had for any similar concession which the King of Tonga has or may have granted by treaty to any other government.

Article VII. All steam vessels which may be employed by the Government of

Steam mail vessels.

the United States in the carrying of their mails in and across the Pacific Ocean shall have free access to all ports of the Tonga Islands, and shall be there subject only to one-third of the usual harbor and pilotage dues, provided that no vessel shall be entitled to such exemption except upon condition of carrying free of charge the Tongan mails to ports of destination and call of such vessel.

Article VIII. The whaling or fishing vessels of the United States shall have free

Privileges to whaling and fishing vessels.

access to the ports and harbors of Tonga, and in the ports of entry 1442thereof shall be permitted to barter or trade their supplies or goods for provisions for the use of their own vessels and crews, without being subject to the law relative to trading licenses, and shall be subject to no port-, or harbor-dues or pilotage whatever; but this privilege of barter and trade shall not include the supplying of spirituous liquors, or arms or ammunition to the Tongans. And such whaling or fishing vessels shall, after having entered any port of entry in the Tonga Islands, be at liberty to anchor off any island or reef thereof, for the purpose of whaling or boiling down; provided, such vessel does not anchor within the distance of three nautical miles from any inhabited town,—but nothing in this clause shall be so construed as to permit infringement of the quarantine laws of the dominions of the King of Tonga.

Article IX.

Exemption from military duty.

All citizens of the United States residing in the Tonga Islands, and Tongan subjects residing in the United States, shall be exempted from all compulsory military service whether by sea or land, and from all forced loans, military requisitions and quartering of troops. They shall, moreover not be compelled to pay any other or higher taxes or license fees, or personal dues of any kind, than are or may be paid by the citizens or subjects of the High Contracting Party levying the same.

Article X.

Desertion of seamen.

Should any member of the ship’s company desert from a vessel-of-war or merchant vessel of either of the. High Contracting Parties, while such vessel is within the territorial jurisdiction of the other, the local authorities shall render all lawful assistance for the apprehension of such deserter, on application to that effect made by the Consul of the High Contracting Party concerned, or if there be no Consul, then by the master of the vessel.

Article XI.

Appointment of consular officers.

Each of the High Contracting Parties may appoint Consuls, Vice-Consuls, Commercial Agents and Vice-Commercial Agents, for the protection of trade, to reside in the territory of the other High Contracting Party; but before any Consular officer so appointed shall act as such, he shall in the usual form be approved of and admitted by the Government of the country to which he is sent; and all such Consular officers shall enjoy the same privileges and powers with those of the most favored nation.

Article XII.

Jurisdiction of United States Consular officers in Tonga.

Consuls and Consular representatives of the United States in Tonga shall have all jurisdictional rights over civil and criminal matters concerning their own citizens and vessels, in conformity with the statutes of the United States and the law of nations; and they may call upon the authorities of Tonga for aid in making arrests or enforcing judgments: And, Citizens of the United States charged with committing offenses against Tongans shall be amenable only to the Consular jurisdiction and shall be punished according to the law of the United States: and Tongans charged with committing offenses against citizens of the United States shall be tried by Tongan courts and punished according to Tongan law.

Civil suits.

Claims of a civil nature against citizens of the United States shall be cognizable only in the Consular jurisdiction, and Tongan Courts shall be open to citizens of the United States to prosecute such claims against Tongans, according to law: Provided that citizens of the 1443United States charged with violations of laws and regulations of Tonga relating to customs, taxation, public health and local police not cognizable as such under the laws of the United States, shall be amenable to the jurisdiction of the Tongan Courts upon notice to the nearest U. S. Consul or Commercial Agent, if there be one resident in Tonga, who shall have the right to be present at the trial, and to direct or provide for the defense of the accused; the proceedings at all such trials shall be public and the records thereof shall be public and accessible.

Article XIII. Perfect and entire freedom of conscience and worship, with right

Religious freedom.

of sepulture according to their creed, shall be enjoyed by the citizens or subjects of either of the High Contracting Parties within the jurisdiction of the other.

Article XIV. This Treaty shall become effective upon promulgation and shall

Duration.

continue in force for ten years, and thereafter until one year after notice shall have been given by one of the High Contracting Parties to the other of its desire to terminate the same: save and except as to Article VI, (relative to the establishment of a coaling-station), which shall be terminable only by mutual consent.

Article XV.

This Treaty shall be ratified and the ratifications exchanged at

Ratifications.

Nukualofa as soon as possible.

This Treaty is executed in duplicate, one copy being in English and tire other in Tongan, both versions having the same meaning and intention, but the English version shall be considered the original, and shall control in case of any variance.

In witness whereof, the respective plenipotentiaries have signed this Treaty, and thereunto affixed their respective seals.

Done in the harbor of Nukualofa, in Tongatabu, on board the United States Steamer, “Mohican,” this second day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-six.

Signatures.

Geo. H. Bates [seal]. Shirley W. Baker [seal]. And whereas the said Treaty, as amended, has been duly ratified

Ratification.

on both parts, and the ratifications of the two Governments were exchanged at Nukualofa, Tongatabu, on the first day of August, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight:

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America, have caused the said Treaty to be made public, as amended, to the end that the same, and every article and clause thereof, may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington, this 18th day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty-eight and of the Independence of the United States, the one hundred and thirteenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard,Secretary of State.

August 31, 1887 Treaty 25 Stat. 1444

TREATIES AND CONVENTIONS.

TREATY—PERU. August 31, 1887.

August 31, 1887.

Treaty between the United States of America and Peru of friendship, commerce, and navigation. Concluded at Lima, August 31, 1887; ratification with amendment advised by the Senate, May 10, 1888; ratified by the President, June 6, 1888; ratified by the President of Peru, September 22, 1888; ratifications exchanged at Lima, October 1, 1888; proclaimed November 7, 1888.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION.

Preamble.

Whereas a treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the United States of America and the Republic of Peru was concluded and signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries at the city of Lima, on the thirty-first day of August, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, which Treaty, as amended by the Senate of the United States, and being in the English and Spanish languages, is word for word as follows:

Contracting parties.

The United States of America and the Republic of Peru, being mutually animated with the desire, to render permanent the friendly relations which happily have always subsisted between them, and to place their international intercourse upon the most liberal basis, have resolved to fix clear rules for their future guidance, through the formation of a treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation. To attain this purpose, the President of the United States of America has conferred full powers on Charles W. Buck, Envoy Extraordinary

Plenipotentiaries.

and Minister Plenipotentiary of said Government, to the Government of Peru, and the President of Peru has conferred like full powers upon Senor Don Carlos M. Elias, Minister of Foreign Relations who, after comparing their respective powers, found to be in proper form, have agreed upon the following articles:

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Article I. There shall be perfect and perpetual peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Republic of Peru, and between their respective territories, people, and citizens, without distinction of persons or places.

Article II. The United States of America and the Republic of Peru mutually agree that there shall be reciprocal liberty of commerce and navigation between their respective territories and citizens; the citizens of either Republic may frequent with their vessels all the coasts, ports, and places of the other, wherever foreign commerce is permitted, and reside in all parts of the territory of either, and occupy the dwellings and warehouses which they may require, subject to the existing laws; and everything pertaining thereto shall be respected, and shall not be subjected to any arbitrary visits or search. The said citizens shall have full liberty to trade in all parts of the territories of either, according to the rules established by the respective regulations of commerce, in all kinds of goods, merchandise, manufactures, and produce not prohibited to all, and to open retail and wholesale stores and shops under the same municipal and police regulations as native citizens; and they shall not in this respect be liable to any other or higher taxes or imposts than those which are or may be paid by native citizens. The citizens of either country shall also have the unrestrained right to travel in any part of the possessions of the other, and shall in all cases enjoy the same security and protection as the natives of the country wherein they reside, on condition of their submitting to the laws and ordinances there prevailing; they shall not be called upon for any forced loan or extraordinary contribution for any military expedition, or for any public purpose whatever, nor shall they be liable to any embargo, or be 1446detained with their vessels, cargoes, merchandise, goods, or effects, without being allowed therefor a full and sufficient indemnification, which shall in all cases be agreed upon and paid in advance.

Article III.

Equality of tonnage, etc., dues.

No higher or other duties, or charges on account of tonnage, light-houses or harbor dues, pilotage, quarantine, salvage in case of damage or shipwreck, or any other local charges, shall be imposed in any ports of Peru, on vessels of the United States, than those payable in the same ports by Peruvian vessels, nor in any or the ports of the United States on Peruvian vessels, than shall be payable in the same ports by vessels of the United States.

Article IV.

Reciprocal right of importation.

All kinds of merchandise and articles of commerce which may be lawfully imported into the ports and territories of either of the high contracting parties in national vessels may also be so imported in vessels of the other party without paying other or higher duties or charges, of any kind or denomination whatever, than if the same merchandise and articles of commerce were imported in national vessels; nor shall any distinction be made in the manner of making payment of the said duties or charges. It is expressly understood that the stipulations in this and the preceding article are to their full extent applicable to the vessels, and their cargoes, belonging to either of the high contracting parties arriving in the ports and territories of the other, whether the said vessels have cleared directly from the ports of the country to which they appertain, or from the ports of any other nation.

Article V.

Equality of import duties.

No higher or other duties or charges shall be imposed or levied upon the importation into the ports and territories of either of 1447the high contracting parties of any article, the produce, growth, or manufacture of the other party, than are, or shall be, payable on the like article, being the produce, growth, or manufacture of any other country; nor shall any prohibition be imposed upon the importation of any article, the produce, growth, or manufacture of either party, into the ports or territories of the other, which shall not equally extend to all other nations.

Article VI. All kinds of merchandise and articles of commerce which may be lawfully exported from the ports and territories of either of the high contracting parties in national vessels, may also be exported in vessels of the other party; and they shall be subject to the same duties only, and be entitled to the same drawbacks, bounties, and allowances, whether the same merchandise and articles of commerce be exported in vessels of the one party or in vessels of the other party.

Article VII. It is hereby declared that the stipulations of the present treaty are not to be understood as applying to the navigation and coasting trade between one port and another, situated in the territories of either contracting party, the regulation of such navigation and trade being reserved respectively by the parties according to their own separate laws. Vessels of either country shall, however, be permitted to discharge part of their cargoes at one port open to foreign commerce in the territories of either of the high contracting parties, and to proceed with the remainder of their cargo to any other port or ports of the same territories open to foreign commerce, without paying other or higher tonnage-dues or port-charges in such cases than would be paid by national vessels in like circumstances; and they shall be permitted to load in like manner at different ports in the same voyage outward.

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Article VIII.

Privileges for steam-vessels in Peruvian coast-trade.

The Republic of Peru, desiring to increase the intercourse along its coasts by means of steam-navigation, hereby engages to accord to any citizen or citizens of the United States, who may establish a line of steam-vessels to navigate regularly between the different ports of entry within the Peruvian territories, the same privileges of taking in and landing freight and cargo, entering the by-ports for the purpose of receiving and landing passengers and their baggage, specie and bullion, carrying the public mails, establishing depots for coal, erecting the necessary machine and workshops for repairing and refitting the steam-vessels, and all other favors enjoyed by any other association or company whatsoever. It is furthermore understood between the two high contracting-parties that the vessels of either shall not be subject in the ports of the other party to any duties of tonnage, harbor, or other similar duties whatsoever, than those that are or may be paid by any other association or company as provided by law current at the time of application.

Article IX.

Ownership to carry nationality of vessels.

For the better understanding of the preceding articles, it is stipulated and agreed that every vessel belonging exclusively to a citizen or citizens of either country, and flying the flag of such country, shall be considered as a vessel of that country.

Article X.

Freedom of commerce and trade.

The merchants, commanders, or masters of vessels, and other citizens of either contracting party, shall be wholly free to manage their own business and affairs in all the ports and places within the jurisdiction of the other, or to commit their business and affairs to the management of any person whom they may choose 1449to appoint as agent, factor, consignee, or interpreter. They shall not be restrained in the choice of persons to act in such capacities, or be compelled to pay any salary or remuneration to any one whom they do not wish to employ. Absolute freedom shall be given, as well with respect to the consignment and sale of their merchandise and articles of commerce, as to the purchase of their returns, unloading, loading, and sending off their vessels. The buyer and seller shall have full liberty to bargain together and fix the price of any merchandise or articles of commerce imported into or to be exported from the territories of either contracting party, the regulations of commerce established in the respective countries being in every case duly observed.

Article XI. The citizens of either of the high contracting parties shall have the full power and liberty to dispose of their personal and real estate and effects of every kind and description, within the jurisdiction of the other, by sale, donation, testament, or otherwise; and their heirs or representatives, being citizens of the other party, shall succeed to the said personal and real estate and effects, whether by testament or ab intestato, and may take possession of the same themselves or by others acting for them, and dispose of the same at their pleasure, paying such dues only as the citizens of the country, wherein said estate and effects may be, shall be subject to pay in like cases.

Article XII. If any vessel belonging to the citizens of either of the high contracting parties should be wrecked, suffer damage, or be left derelict on or near the coasts within the territories of the other, all assistance and protection shall be given to such vessel and her crew; and the vessel, or any part thereof, and all furniture and appurtenances belonging thereto, 1450together with all the merchandise which shall be saved therefrom, or the produce thereof, if sold, shall be faithfully restored to the owners or their agents, they paying only the expenses incurred in the preservation of the property, together with the rate of salvage which would have been payable, in like case by national vessels; and it shall be permitted for them to unload the merchandise and effects on board, with the proper precautions to prevent their illicit introduction, without exacting in such case any duty, impost or contribution whatever provided the same be exported.

Article XIII.

Right of shelter.

When through stress of weather, want of water or provisions, pursuit of enemies or pirates, the vessels of one of the high contracting parties, whether of war, (public or private,) or of trade, or employed in fishing, shall be forced to seek shelter in the ports, rivers, bays, and dominions of the other, they shall be received, and treated with humanity; sufficient time shall be allowed for the completion of repairs, and while any vessel may be undergoing them, its cargo shall not unnecessarily be required to be landed either in whole or in part; all assistance and protection shall be given to enable the vessels to procure supplies, and to place them in a condition to pursue their voyage without obstacle or hinderance.

Article XIV.

Return of property captured by pirates.

All vessels, merchandise, and effects belonging to the citizens of either of the high contracting parties, which may be captured by pirates either on the high seas or within the limits of its jurisdiction, and may be carried into or found in the rivers, roads, bays, ports, or dominions of the other, shall be delivered up to the owners or their agents, they proving, in due and proper form, their rights before the competent tribunals, it being understood that the claim thereto shall be made within two 1451years by the owners themselves, their agents, or the agents of the respective Governments.

Article XV. The high contracting parties promise and engage to give full and perfect protection to the persons and property of the citizens of each other, of all classes and occupations, who may be dwelling or transient in the territories subject to their respective jurisdiction; they shall have free and open access to the tribunals of justice for their judicial recourse, on the same terms as are usual and customary with the natives or citizens of the country in which they may be; and they shall be at liberty to employ, in all causes, the advocates, attorneys, notaries, or agents, of whatever description, whom they may think proper. The said citizens shall not be liable to imprisonment without formal commitment under a warrant signed by a legal authority, except in cases flagrantis delicti; and they shall in all cases be brought before a magistrate or other legal authority for examination within twenty-four hours after arrest; and if not so examined, the accused shall forthwith be discharged from custody. Said citizens, when detained in prison, shall be treated, during their imprisonment, with humanity, and no unnecessary severity shall be exercised toward them.

Article XVI. It is likewise agreed that perfect and entire liberty of conscience shall be enjoyed by the citizens of both the contracting parties in the countries subject to the jurisdiction of the one or the other, without their being liable to be disturbed or molested on account of their religious belief, so long as they respect the laws and established usages of the country. Moreover, the bodies of the citizens of one of the contracting par-1452

Right of burial.

ties who may die in the territories of the other shall be buried in the usual burying-grounds, or in other decent and suitable places, and shall be protected from violation or disturbance.

Article XVII.

Free ships to make free goods.

The citizens of the United States of America and the Republic of Peru may sail with their vessels, with entire freedom and security, from any port to the ports or places of those who now are, or hereafter shall be, the enemies of either of the contracting parties, whoever may be the owners of the merchandise laden in the said vessels.

Trade with enemies.

The same citizens shall also be allowed to sail with their vessels, and to carry and traffic with their merchandise, from the ports and places of the enemies of both parties, or of one of them, without any hinderance, not only to neutral ports and places, but also from one port belonging to an enemy to another enemy’s port, whether they be under the jurisdiction of one power or of several. And it is agreed that free ships shall give freedom to goods, and that everything shall be deemed free which shall be found on board the vessels belonging to the citizens of either of the contracting parties, although the whole lading, or a part thereof , should belong to the enemies of either, articles contraband of war being always excepted. The same liberty shall be extended to persons who may be on board free ships, so that said persons cannot be taken out of them, even if they may be enemies of both parties, or of one of them, unless they are officers or soldiers in the actual service of

Application only to countries recognizing the principle.

the enemy. It is agreed that the stipulations in this article declaring that the flag shall cover the property shall be understood as applying to those nations only who recognize this principle; but if either of the contracting parties shall be at war with a third, and the other shall remain neutral, the flag of the neutral shall cover the property of enemies whose 1453Governments acknowledge this principle, and not that of others.

Article XVIII. The liberty of commerce and navigation stipulated for in the preceding articles shall extend to all kinds of merchandise, except the articles called contraband of war, under which name shall be comprehended: 1. Cannons, mortars, howitzers, swivels, blunderbusses, muskets, fusees, rifles, carbines, pistols, pikes, swords, sabres, lances, spears, halberds, grenades, bombs, powder, dynamite and all explosives which are recognized as of use for purposes of war, matches, balls, torpedoes, and everything belonging to the use of these arms. 2. Bucklers, helmets, breast-plates, coats of mail, accoutrements, and clothes made up in military form and for military use. 3. Cavalry belts and horses, with their harness. 4. And, generally, all offensive and defensive arms made of iron, steel, brass, copper, or any other material, prepared and formed to make war by land or at sea.

Article XIX. All other merchandise and things not comprehended in the articles of contraband explicitly enumerated and classified as above shall be held and considered as free, and subjects of free and lawful commerce, so that they may be carried and transported in the freest manner by both the contracting parties, even to places belonging to an enemy, 1454excepting only those places which are at that time besieged or blockaded; and to avoid all doubt in this particular, it is declared that those places only shall be considered as besieged or blockaded which are actually invested or attacked by a force capable of preventing the entry of the neutral.

Article XX.

Only contraband articles subject to seizure.

The articles of contraband, or those before enumerated and classified, which may be found in a vessel bound for an enemy’s port, shall be subject to detention and confiscation, but the rest of the cargo and the ship shall be left free, that the owners may dispose of them as they see proper. No vessel of either of the contracting

Detentions.

parties shall be detained on the high seas on account of having on board articles of contraband, whenever the master, captain, or supercargo of said vessel will deliver up the articles of contraband to the captor, unless, indeed, the quantity of such articles be so great, or of so large bulk, that they cannot be received on board the capturing vessel without great inconvenience; but in this, and in all other cases of just detention, the vessel detained shall be sent to the nearest convenient and safe port for trial and judgment, according to law.

Article XXI.

Blockades.

And whereas it frequently happens that vessels sail for a port or place belonging to an enemy without knowing that the same is besieged, blockaded, or invested, it is agreed that every vessel so circumstanced may be turned away from such port or place, but shall not be detained; nor shall any part of her cargo, if not contraband, be confiscated, unless, after having been warned of such blockade or investment by a commanding officer of a vessel forming part of the blockading forces, she again attempts to enter; but she shall be permitted to go to any other port or place the master 1455or supercargo may think proper. Nor shall any vessel of either party that may have entered into such port or place before the same was actually besieged, blockaded, or invested by the other, be restrained from leaving it with her cargo, nor, if found therein before or after the reduction or surrender, shall such vessel or her cargo be liable to seizure, confiscation, or any demand on the score of redemption or restitution, but the owners thereof shall remain in the undisturbed possession of their property. And if any vessel having thus entered the port before the blockade took place shall take on board a cargo after the blockade be established and attempt to depart, she may be warned by the blockading forces to return to the blockaded port and discharge the said cargo; and if, after receiving such warning, the vessel shall persist in going out with the cargo, she shall be liable to the same consequences as in the case of a vessel attempting to enter a blockaded port after having been warned off by the blockading forces.

Article XXII. To prevent disorder and irregularity in visiting and examining the vessels and cargoes of both the contracting parties on the high seas, they have agreed mutually that whenever a vessel of war, public or private, shall meet with a neutral of the other party, the former shall remain at the greatest distance compatible with the possibility and safety of making the visit, under the circumstances of wind and sea, and the degree of suspicion attending the vessel to be visited, and shall send one of her small boats with no more men than may be necessary to execute the said examination of the papers concerning the ownership and cargo of the vessel, without causing the least extortion, violence, or ill-treatment, in respect of which the commanders of said armed vessels shall be responsible with their persons and property; for which purpose the commanders of said 1456private armed vessel shall, before receiving their commissions, give sufficient security to answer for all the injuries and damages they may commit. And it is expressly agreed that the neutral party shall in no case be required to go on board of the examining vessel for the purpose of exhibiting the ship’s papers, nor for any other purpose whatever.

Article XXIII. Both contracting parties likewise agree that when one of them shall be engaged in war, the vessels of the other must be furnished with sea-letters, patents, or passports, in which shall be expressed the name, burden of the vessel, and the name and place of residence of the owner thereof, in order that it may appear that the vessel really and truly belongs to citizens of the said other party.

Manifests.

It is also agreed that such vessel, being laden, besides the said sea-letters, patents, or passports, shall be provided with manifests or certificates containing the particulars of the cargo, and the place where it was taken on board, so that it may be known whether any part of the same consists of contraband or prohibited articles; which certificate shall be made out in the accustomed form by the authorities of the port whence the vessel sailed; without which requisites the vessel may be detained, to be adjudged by the competent tribunals and may be declared good and legal prize, unless it shall be proved that the said defect or omission was owing to accident, or unless it shall be satisfied or supplied by testimony equivalent in the opinion of the said tribunals, for which purpose there shall be allowed a reasonable length of time to procure and present it.

Article XXIV.

Vessels under convoy.

The preceding stipulations relative to the visit and examination of vessels shall apply only to those which sail without convoy; 1457for when said vessels shall be under convoy, the verbal declaration of the commander of the convoy, on his word of honor, that the vessels under his protection belong to the nation whose flag they carry, and when they are bound to an enemy’s port, that they have no contraband goods on board, shall be sufficient.

Article XXV. It is further agreed that, in all prize-cases, the courts specially established for such causes in the country to which the prizes may be conducted shall alone take cognizance of them. And whenever such courts of either party shall pronounce judgment against any vessel, merchandise, or property claimed by the citizens of the other party, the sentence or decree shall set forth the reasons or motives on which the same shall have been founded; and an authenticated copy of the sentence or decree, and of all the proceedings connected with the case, shall, if demanded, be delivered to the commander or agent of the said vessel, merchandise, or property, without any excuse or delay, upon payment of the established legal fees for the same.

Article XXVI. Whenever one of the contracting parties shall be engaged in war with another nation, no citizen of the other contracting party shall accept a commission or letter of marque for the purpose of assisting or cooperating hostilely with the said enemy against the said party so at war, under pain of being treated as a pirate.

Article XXVII. If, which is not to be expected, a rupture should at any time take place between the two contracting nations, and they should engage in war with each other, they have agreed, now for then, that the merchants, traders, and other citizens of all occupations of either of the two parties residing in the 1458cities, ports, and dominions of the other, shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade and business therein, and shall be respected and maintained in the full and undisturbed enjoyment of their personal liberty and property so long as they conduct themselves peaceably and properly, and commit no offence against the laws. And in case

Expulsion for cause.

their acts should render them justly suspected, and having thus forfeited this privilege the respective Governments should order them to leave the country, the term of twelve months from the publication or intimation of the order therefore shall be allowed them in which to arrange and settle their affairs, and remove with their families, effects, and property; to which end the necessary safe-conduct shall be given to them, which shall serve as a sufficient protection, until they arrive at the designated port and there embark; but this favor shall not be extended to those who shall act contrary to the established laws. It is, nevertheless, understood that the respective Governments may order the persons so suspected to remove forthwith to such places in the interior as may be designated.

Article XXVIII.

Respect of property in time of war.

In the event of a war, or of any interruption of friendly intercourse between the high contracting parties, the money, private debts, shares in the public funds, or in the public or private banks, or any other property whatever, belonging to the citizens of the one party in the territories of the other, shall in no case, for that cause alone, be sequestrated or confiscated.

Article XXIX.

Rights of diplomatic officers.

The high contracting parties, desiring to avoid all inequality in their public communications and official intercourse, agree to grant to their envoys, ministers, chargés d’affaires, and other diplomatic 1459agents, the same favors, privileges, immunities, and exemptions that those of the most favored nation do or shall enjoy, it being understood that the favors, privileges, immunities, and exemptions granted by the one party to the envoys, ministers, chargés d’affaires, or other diplomatic agents of the other party, or to those of any other nation, shall be reciprocally granted and extended to those of both the high contracting parties respectively.

Article XXX. To protect more effectually the commerce and navigation of their respective citizens, the United States of America and the Republic of Peru agree to admit and receive, mutually, consuls and vice-consuls in all their ports open to foreign commerce, who shall enjoy, within their respective consular districts, all the rights, privileges, and immunities, of the consuls and vice-consuls of the most favored nation; but to enjoy the rights, prerogatives, and immunities which belong to them in virtue of their public character, the consuls and vice-consuls shall, before exercising their official functions, exhibit to the Government to which they are accredited their commissions or patents in due form, in order to receive their exequatur; after receiving which they shall be acknowledged in their official characters by the authorities, magistrates and inhabitants of the district in which they reside. The high contracting parties, nevertheless, remain at liberty to except those ports and places where the admission and residence of consuls and vice-consuls may not seem to be convenient, provided that the refusal to admit them shall likewise extend to those of all nations.

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Article XXXI.

Exemptions of consular officers, etc.

The consuls, vice-consuls, their officers and persons employed in their consulates, shall be exempt from all public service, and from all kinds of taxes, imposts, and contributions, except those which they shall be lawfully held to pay on account of their property or commerce, and to which the citizens and other inhabitants of the country in which they reside are subject, they being, in other respects, subject to the laws of

Archives, etc.

the respective countries. The archives and papers of the consulates shall be inviolably respected; and no person, magistrate, or other public authority shall; under any pretext, interfere with or seize them.

Article XXXII.

Arrest of deserting seamen.

The consuls and vice-consuls shall have power to require the assistance of the public authorities of the country in which they reside for the arrest, detention, and custody of deserters from the vessels of war or merchant-vessels of their nation; and where the deserters claimed shall belong to a merchant-vessel, the consuls or vice-consuls must address themselves to the competent authority, and demand the deserters in writing, proving by the ship’s roll or other public document that the individuals claimed are a part of the crew of the vessel from which it is alleged that they have deserted; but should the individuals claimed form a part of the crew of a vessel of war, the word of honor of a commissioned officer attached to the said vessel shall be sufficient to identify the deserters; and when the demand of the consuls or vice-consuls shall, in either case, be so proved, the delivery of the deserters shall not be refused. The said deserters,

Delivery of seamen arrested.

when arrested, shall be delivered to the consuls or vice-consuls, or, at the request of these, shall be put in the public prisons, and maintained at the expense of those who reclaim them, to be delivered to the vessels to which they belong or sent to others of the same 1461nation; but if the said deserters should not be so delivered or sent within the term of two months, to be counted from the day of their arrest, they shall be set at liberty, and shall not be again apprehended for the same cause. The high contracting parties agree that it shall not be lawful for any public authority or other person within their respective dominions to harbor or protect such deserters.

Article XXXIII. Until the conclusion of a consular convention, which the high contracting parties agree to form as soon as may be mutually convenient, it is stipulated, that in the absence of the legal heirs or representatives the consuls or vice-consuls of either party shall be ex-officio the executors or administrators of the citizens of their nation who may die within their consular jurisdictions, and of their countrymen dying at sea whose property may be brought within their district. The said consuls or vice-consuls shall call in a justice of the peace or some other judicial authority to assist in taking an inventory of the effects and property left by the deceased, after which the said effects shall remain in the hands of the said consuls or vice-consuls, who shall be authorized to sell immediately such of the effects or property as may be of a perishable nature, and to dispose of the remainder according to the instructions of their respective Governments. And where the deceased has been engaged in commerce or other business, the consuls or vice-consuls shall hold the effects and property so remaining until the expiration of twelve calendar months, during which time the creditors, if any, of the deceased, shall have the right to present their claims and demands against the said effects and property; and all questions arising out of such claims or demands shall be decided by the laws of the country wherein the said citizens may have died. It is understood, 1462

Final disposition.

nevertheless, that if no claim or demand shall have been made against the effects and property of an individual so deceased, the consuls or vice-consuls, at the expiration of the twelve calendar months, may close the estate and dispose of the effects and property in accordance with the instructions from their own Governments.

Article XXXIV.

Presentation of claims against the governments.

As a consequence of the principles of equality herein established, in virtue of which the citizens of each one of the high contracting parties enjoy in the territory of the other the same rights as natives, and receive from the respective Governments the same protection in their persons and property, it is declared that only in case that such protection should be denied, on account of the fact that the claims preferred have not been promptly attended to by the legal authorities, or that manifest injustice has been done by such authorities, and after all the legal means have been exhausted, then alone shall diplomatic intervention take place.

Article XXXV.

Duration of treaty.

The United States of America and the Republic of Peru, desiring to make as durable as possible the relations established between the two parties in virtue of this treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation, declare solemnly and agree as follows: 1st. The present treaty shall remain in force for the term of ten years from the day of the exchange of the ratifications thereof, and further until the end of one year after either of the high contracting parties shall have given

Notice of termination.

notice to the other of its intention to terminate the same, each of them reserving to itself the right of giving such notice to the other at any time after expiration of the said term of ten years. And it is hereby agreed between the parties that, on the expiration of one year after such notice shall 1463have been received by either of them from the other party, as above mentioned, this treaty shall altogether cease and terminate. 2nd. If any citizen or citizens of either party shall infringe any of the articles of this treaty, such citizen or citizens shall be held personally responsible therefor, and the harmony and good understanding between the two nations shall not be interrupted thereby, each party engaging in no way to protect the offender or offenders, or to sanction such violation, under pain of rendering itself liable for the consequences thereof. 3d. Should, unfortunately, any of the provisions contained in the present treaty be violated or infringed in any other manner whatever, it is expressly stipulated and agreed that neither of the contracting parties shall order or authorize any act of reprisals, nor declare nor make war against the other on complaint of injuries or damages resulting therefrom, until the party considering .itself aggrieved shall first have presented to the other a statement or representation of such injuries or damages, verified by competent proofs, and, demanded redress and satisfaction, and the same shall have been either refused or un reasonably delayed. 4th. Nothing contained in this treaty shall, however, be construed to operate contrary to former and existing public treaties with other nations or sovereigns.

The present treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation shall be approved and ratified by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof, and by the President of the Republic of Peru, with the approbation of the Congress thereof, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington or Lima as soon thereafter as possible.

In evidence whereof we, the Plenipotentiaries of the United States of America and of the Republic of Peru, have signed and 1464sealed these presents at the city of Lima, in duplicate English and Spanish, this the thirty-first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

Chas. W. Buck [seal] Cárlos M. Elias [seal]

La República del Perú y la de los Estados Unidos de América, hallándose mutuamente animadas del deseo de hacer permanentes las relaciones de amistad que felizmente han subsistido siempre entre ellas, y de establecer sus relaciones internacionales sobre las bases mas liberates, han resuelto fijar reglas claras para su futuro gobierno, por medio de un tratado de amistad, comercio y navegacion. Y para lograr este propósito, el Presidente de la República del Perú ha conferido plenos poderes á Su Excelencia el Sõr. Don Cárlos M. Elias, Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, y el Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América á Su Excelencia el Señor Don Cárlos W. Buck, Enviado Extraordinario y Ministro Plenipotenciario cerca del Gobierno del Perú; los cuales, despues de haber canjeado sus respectivos Plenos Poderes y halladolos en debida forma, han convenido en los artículos siguientes:

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Artículo I. Habrá perfecta y perpétua paz y amistad entre la República del Perú y los Estados Unidos de América, y entre sus respectivos territorios, pueblos y ciudadanos, sin distincion de personas ó lugares.

Artículo II. La República del Perú y los Estados

Liberty of commerce and navigation.

Unidos, de América convienen mutuamente en que habrá libertad recíproca de comercio y navegacion entre sus respectivos territorios y ciudadanos. Los ciudadanos de cualquiera de las dos repúblicas podrán frecuentar con sus buques todas las costas, puertos y lugares de la otra en que se permite el comercio extranjero; residir en cualquier punto de los territorios de la otra y ocupar las casas y almacenes que necesiten, sujeto á las leyes vigentes; y todo lo que les pertenezca será respetado y exento de toda visita ó pesquisa arbitraria. Dischos ciudadanos gozarán de entera libertad para comerciar en todas partes del territorio de la otra, segun las reglas establecidas por las respectivas leyes de comercio, en todo jénero de efectos, mercaderías, manufacturas y productos de lícito comercio, y abrir tiendas por menor y mayor, sometièndose á las mismas leyes, decretos y usos establecidos para los ciudadanos del país; y no estarán sujetos á mayores contribuciones o impuestos

Taxation to be equal.

que las que pagan ó deban pagar los ciudadanos naturales. Los ciudadanos de cualquiera de los dos países tendrán tambien el

Right to travel.

derecho ilimitado de viajar por cualquiera parte de las posesiones del otro, y en todos los casos gozarán de la misma seguridad y proteccion que los naturales del país donde residen, con condicion de someterse á las leyes y ordenanzas que en él se observen; no se les exijirá ningun empréstito forzoso, ni ninguna contribucion extraordinaria, ni estarán sujetos, por motivo de expediciones militares ó cualquier servicio público, à que se les embargue ó se les detenga 1446sus buques, cargamentos, mercaderías ó efectos, sin concederles por ello una plena y suficiente indemnizacion, que en todo caso se convenga y pague adelantada.

Artículo III. No se exijirán otros ó mas altos derechos en razon de toneladas, faro, puerto, pilotage, cuarentena y salvamento, en casos de avería ó naufrajio, ni otros impuestos locales, en puertos de la República del Perú á los buques de los Estados Unidos que los que pagaren en dichos puertos los buques peruanos; ni en los puertos de los Estados Unidos á los buques peruanos que los que pagáren en los mismos puertos los buques de lõs Estados Unidos.

Artículo IV. Toda clase de mercaderías y artículos de comercio que sean importados legalmente en los puertos y territorios de cualquiera de las altas partes contratantes, en buques nacionales, podrán serlo tambien en los buques de la otra nacion, sin pagar otros ó mas altos derechos é impuestos, cualquiera que sea su denominacion, que si las mismas mercaderías ó artículos fuesen importados en buques nacionales. Ni se hará distincion alguna en el modo de hacer los pagos de los mencionados derechos ó impuestos. Queda expresamente convenido que las estipulaciones de este y del artículo anterio son aplicables, en toda su extension, á los buques y sus cargamentos pertenecientes á cualquiera de las altas partes contratantes, que Ileguen á los puertos y territorios de la otra, ya sea en el caso de que dichos buques hayan salido directamente de los puertos del país á que pertenecen, ó de los puertos de cualquiera otra nacion.

Artículo V. No se exijirán otros ó mas altos derechos á la importacion en los puertos y territorios de cualquiera de las altas partes contratantes, 1447de cualquier artículo, producto ó manufactura de la otra, que los que se pagan ó pagaren por el mismo artículo, producto ó manufactura de cualquier otro país; ni se impondrá prohibicion alguna á la importacion de cualquier artículo, producto ó manufactura de cada una de las partes á los puertos ó territorios de la otra, sin que la prohibicion se estienda igualmente á todas las demas naciones.

Artículo VI. Toda clase de mercaderías y artículos

Right of exportation.

de comercio que puedan exportarse legalmente de los puertos y territorios de cualquiera de las dos altas partes contratantes en buques nacionales, podrán exportarse tambien en buques de la otra parte, pagando estos únicamente los mismos derechos, y gozando de los mismos descuentos, primas y franquicias que si la misma mercadería ó los mismos artículos de comercio se exportasen en buques de la una ó de la otra parte.

Artículo VII. Se declara que las estipulaciones

Coasting trade excepted.

del presente tratado no se considerarán aplicables á la navegacion y comercio de cabotage entre un puerto y otro situado en el territorio de cualquiera de las partee contratantes, pues la regulacion de este comercio está reservada respectivamente á las leyes particulares de cada una de las partes. Sin embargo, los buques de cualquiera

Discharging and loading cargoes.

de los dos países podrán descargar parte de sus cargamentos en un puerto habilitado para el comercio extranjero, perteneciente al territorio de cualquiera de las altas partes contratantes, y continuar con el resto de su carga á cualquier otro puerto ó puertos del mismo territorio, abiertos al comercio extranjero, sin pagar otros ó mayores derechos de toneladas ó de puerto, que las que pagan en tales casos los buques nacionales en circunstancias análogas; y del mismo modo se les permitirá cargar en diferentes puertos, en el mismo viage, para otros países.

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Artículo VIII. Deseando la República del Perú aumentar la comunicacion entre los puntos de su costa por medio de la navegacion por vapor, se compromete desde ahora á conceder á cualquiera ciudadano ó ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos que establezcan una línea de vapores para navegar con regularidad entre los diferentes puertos de entrada en el territorio peruano, los mismos privilegios para embarcar y desembarcar carga ó flete, entrar en los puertos intermedios con el objeto de recibir y desembarcar pasajeros y sus equipajes, dinero, oro y plata en barras, llevar las balijas de correos, formar depósitos para carbon, establecer máquinas y talleres para reparar y carenar los vapores y todos los demas favores que goce cualquiera otra sociedad ó compañía. Convienen ademas las altas partes contratantes, en que los buques de cualquiera de ellas no estarán obligados á pagar, en los puertos de la otra, ninguna clase de derechos de tonelaje, puerto ni otros semejantes, que los que pagan ó pagaren los de cualquiera otra sociedad ó campañía en conformidad con las leyes vigentes, al tiempo de su aplicacion.

Artículo IX. Para la mejor inteligencia de los artículos precedentes, se ha estipulado y convenido que todo buque perteneciente exclusivamente á ciudadano ó ciudadanos de alguna de las Repúblicas contratantes y que enarbole la bandera de una de ellas, será considerado como perteneciente al Estado cuyo pabellon lleve.

Artículo X. Los negociantes, capitanes de buque y todos los ciudadanos de cada una de las partes contratantes, tendrán en los territorios de la otra plena libertad para manejar por sí sus negocios ó encomendarlos á la persona que quieran emplear como agente corredor, factor ó intérprete. No se les obligará á que empleen 1449personas determinadas para el desempeño de estos servicios, ni

Agents.

tampoco á dar ningun salario ó remuneracion á quien no quieran ocupar. Gozarán de libertad absoluta, asi para consignar y vender sus mercaderías y artículos

Consignments.

de comercio, como para camprar los retornos, descargar, cargar y despachar sus buques. El comprador y vende dor tendrán plena libertad para arreglar entre sí y fijar el precio de cualquiera mercancía ó effectos de comercio que se hayan de importar ó de exportar de los territories de cualquiera de ambas partes contratantes, observándose en todo caso los reglamentos de comercio vijentes en los respectivos países.

Artículo XI. Los ciudadanos de cada una de

Disposal of property.

las partes contratantes podrán disponer de sus bienes muebles é inmuebles dentro de la jurisdiccion de la otra, por renta, donacion, testamento ó de cualquier otro modo, y sus herederos ó representantes, sí son ciudadanos de la otra parte, sucederán en los susodichos bienes muebles ó inmuebles, ya sea por testamento ó abintestato; y pueden tomar posesion de ellos, bien por sí mismos, ó por otros que obren en su nombre, y disponer de ellos á su voluntad, pagando únicamente aquellos derechos á que en tales casos están sujetos los ciudadanos del país donde se hallan los bienes precitados.

Artículo XII. En caso de que un buque perteneciente

Assistance to wrecked, etc., vessels.

á ciudadanos de cualquiera de las partes contratantes naufragase, sufriese avería, ó fuese abandonado en las costas, ó cerca de las costas de la otra, se dará á dicho buque y á su tripulacion toda asistencia y proteccion: y el buque, cualquiera parte de él, todos los artículos que le pertenecen, y las mercaderías que de él 1450se salvaren, ó el producto de los mismos, si se vendieren, serán fielmente entregados á sus duenos ó agentes; pagando únicamente los gastos hechos para conservar los efectos, y los derechos de salvamento que hubiera pagado en semejante caso unbuque nacional. Y se permitirá en este caso descargar las mercaderías ó efectos que se hallen á bordo, con las precauciones necesarias para prevenir su ilícita introduccion, sin que se exija ningun impuesto ó contribucion, con tal de que sean exportados.

Artículo XIII. Cuando á causa de mal tiempo, falta de agua ó de viveres, persecucion de enemigos ó de piratas, los buques de una de las altas partes contratantes de guerra ó mercantes, ó empleados en la pesca, se vean obligados á buscar abrigo en los puertos, rios ó lugares de los dominios de la otra, seran recibidos y tratados con humanidad; se les concederá el tiempo suficiente para que terminen sus reparos, y mientras cualquier buque se halle en este caso no se le exijirá que descargue en todo á parte, á no ser preciso, prestándole todo favor y proteccion auxilios y se ponga en estado de proseguir su viaje sin obstáculo ni molestia.

Artículo XIV. Todos los buques, mercaderías y efectos pertenecientes á ciudadanos de una de las altas partes contratantes que sean apresados por piratas, bien en alta mar, ó dentro de los límites de su jurisdiccion, y que fuesen llevados ó encontrados en los rios, radas ó bahias, puertos ó dominios de la otra, serán entregados á los dueños ó á sus agentes, con tal que prueben en propia y debida forma sus derechos ante los tribunales competentes: debiendo entenderse que el reclamo ha de hacerse dentro del término de dos 1451años por los mismos dueños, sus agentes, ó los de sus respectivos Gobiernos.

Artículo XV. Cada una de las altas partes

Protection to persons and property.

contratantes ofrece y se compromete á dar la mas cumplida proteccion á las personas y propiedades de los ciudadanos de la otra, de todas clases y ocupaciones, que puedan estar en los territorios sujetos á su respectiva jurisdiccion, ya sean transeúntes ó domiciliados, dándoles libre acceso ante los tribunales de justicia para sus recursos judiciales, en los mismos términos que son de uso y costumbre con los naturales ó ciudadanos del país en donde se hallen; para cuyo efecto podrán emplear en defensa de sus derechos, los abogados, procuradores, escribanos y agentes de cualquier clase que crean conveniente. Dichos ciudadanos no podrán ser presos

Imprisonment.

sin que preceda un auto de prision y en vista de una orden firmada por una authoridad legal, (excepto en los casos de delito en fragante,) y siempre se les hará comparecer ante un majistrado ú otra autoridad legal para tomarles declaraciones, dentro del término de veinticuatro horas despues del arresto, y si en ese tiempo no se le han tomado declaraciones, el acusado será puesto inmediatamente en libertad. Cuando se detenga á los dichos ciudadanos, se les tratará con humanidad durante su prision, y no se empleara con ellos ningun rigor innecesario.

Artículo XVI. Se conviene asimismo en que

Religious liberty.

los ciudadanos de las dos partes contratantes disfrutarán entera y perfecta libertad de conciencia en los países sometidos á la jurisdiccion de la una y de la otra, sin estar sujetos á ser perturbados ó molestados á causa de su creencia religiosa, en tanto que respeten las leyes y usos establecidos del país. Ademas, los cuerpos de los ciudadanos de una de las partes contratantes que murieren en los 1452 territorios de la otra, serán enterrados en los lugares de costumbre ó en otros lugares propios y decentes y serán protejidos de toda violacion ú falta de respeto.

Artículo XVII. Los ciudadanos de la República del Perú y los de los Estados Unidos de América podrán navegar con sus buques en perfecta libertad y seguridad, sin que se haga distincion de quienes sean los dueños de las mercadereas que tengan á su bordo, de cualquier puerto á los puertos y lugares de aquellos que en la actualidad son, ó fueren en lo sucesivo enemigos de una de las partes contratantes. Será asimismo lécito á los predichos ciudadanos navegar con los buques y mercaderías arriba mencionadas, y comerciar con la mismay libertad y seguridad, en los lugares, puertos y bahías de aquellos que son enemigos de una de las dos partes, ó de ambas, sin ninguna oposicion ó impedimento; no solo directamente de los lugares del enemigo ya nombrados, á los lugares neutrales, sino tambien de un lugar perteneciente á un enemigo á otro puerto tambien del enemigo, bien sea que esten bajo la jurisdiccion de una misma potencia, ó bajo la de varias; y queda convenido que los buques libres harán libres las mercaderías, y que se reputara libre todo lo que se encuentre á bordo de los buques pertenecientes á los ciudadanos de cualquiera de las partes contratantes, aunque todo el cargamento, ó una parte de él pertenezca á enemigos de la otra, esceptuándose siempre los efectos de contrabando de guerra. La misma libertad se estenderá á las personas que esten á bordo de un buque libre, de suerte que dichas personas no podrán ser arrestadas ni sacadas de esos buques, aunque sean enemigos de una de las partes ó de ambas, á menos que sean oficiales ó soldados y en actual servicio del enemigo. Y se conviene que las estipulaciones contenidas en este artículo, declarando que el pabellon 1453cubrirá la propiedad, son aplicables solamente á aquellas potencias que reconocen este principio; pero si alguna de las partes contratantes estuviese en guerra con una tercera, y la otra fuere neutral, el pabellon del neutral cubrirá la propiedad de aquellos enemigos cuyos Gobiernos reconocen este principio, y no la de los otros.

Artículo XVIII. La libertad de comercio y navegacion

Articles contraband.

estipulada en los artículos anteriores se estenderá á toda especie de mercaderías, esceptuándose únicamente aquellos artículos que se llaman contrabando de guerra, bajo cuya denominacion se comprenden: 1°. Cañones, morteros, obuses, pedreros, trabucos, mosquetes, fusile, rifles, carabinas, pistolas, picas, espadas, sables, lanzas, chuzos, alabardas, granadas y bombas, pólvora, dinamita y las demas sustancias explosivas que sean reconocidas como de uso para los efectos de la guerra, mechas, balas, torpedos con las demas cosas correspondientes al uso de estas armas. 2°. Escudos, casquetes, corazas, cotas de malla, fornituras y vestidos hechos en forma y para uso militar. 3°. Bandoleras y caballos con sus arneses. 4°. Y generalmente, toda especie de armas ofensivas y defensivas, hechas de hierro, acero, bronce, cobre y otros materiales manufacturadas, preparadas y formadas espresamente para hacer la guerra por mar ó por tierra.

Artículo XIX. Cualesquiera otras mercaderías

All other merchandise considered free.

y cosas no comprendidas en los artículos de contrabando explícitamente enumerados y classificados arriba, se tendrán y considerarán libres y materia de libre y lejítimo comercio: de manera que puedan ser llevadas y trasportadas en el modo mas libre por las dos partes contratantes, aun á los lugares pertenecientes á un 1454enemigo, esceptuándose únicamente aquellos lugares que estén en aquel tiempo sitiados ó bloqueados; y para evitar toda duda sobre el particular, se declara que únicamente se considerarán sitiados ó bloqueados aquellos lugares que se hallen á la sazon cercados ó atacados por una fuerza capaz de impedir la entrada del neutral.

Artículo XX. Los artículos de contrabando, ó los ya enumerados y clasificados, que se encuentren en un buque destinado á un puerto enemigo, estarán sujetos á detencion y confiscacion; pero el resto del cargamento y el buque se dejarán libres para que los dueños puedan disponer de ellos, segun estimen conveniente. Ningun buque de ninguna de las partes contratantes será detenido en alta mar por tener á bordo artículos de contrabando, siempre que el maestre, capitan ó sobrecargo del susodicho buque entregue los artículos de contrabando al apresador; á menos que sea tan grande y de tanto volúmen la cantidal de los tales artículos que no puedan recibirse á bordo del buque apresador sin gran inconveniente; pero en este y en todos los casos de justa detencion, el buque detenido será enviado al puerto mas inmediato, cómodo y seguro, para ser juzgado con arreglo á las leyes.

Artículo XXI. Y como frecuentemente sucede que navegan buques para un puerto ó lugar perteneciente á un enemigo, sin saber que el mismo está sitiado, bloqueado ó atacado, se conviene que todo buque que se halle en este caso, sea rechazado de tal puerto ó lugar, pero no detenido, ni confiscada ninguna parte de su cargamento que no sea contrabando, á menos que despues de notificarsele el bloqueo ó ataque por el oficial que mande un buque que forme parte de las fuerzas bloqueadoras, intentáse de nuevo entrar, pero se le permitirá ir á cualquier otro puerto ó lugar que juzgue oportuno el 1455maestre ó sobrecargo. Y á nin

Vessels in blockaded ports.

gun buque de una ú otra parte, que hubiere entrado en un puerto ó lugar ántes de que fuese sitiado, bloqueado ó atacado por la otra, se le impedirá que salga con su cargamento, ni, si se encontrase allí ántes ó despues de la reduccion y entrega, estará sujeto el tal buque ó su cargamento á aparesamiento, confiscacion ó demanda alguna por causa de redencion ó restitucion, sino que se dejará á sus dueños en tranquila posesion de su propiedad. Y si algun buque que hubiere entrado

Taking cargo after declaration of blockade.

en el puerto ántes de tener lugar el bloqueo tomase carga á bordo, despues de establecido el bloqueo, é intentase salir, se le podrá intimar por las fuerzas bloqueadoras que vuelva al puerto bloquéado y discargue su cargamento; y si despues de recibir la dicha intimacion, insistiere el buque en salir con el cargamento, estará sujeto á las mismas consecuencias á que lo estaría una embarcacion que intentase entrar en un puerto bloqueado despues de ser intimada por las fuerzas bloqueadoras.

Artículo XXII. Para impedir todo género de

Agreement as to boarding vessels.

desórden é irregularidad en la visita y exámen de buques y car gamentos de las dos partes con tratantes en alta mar, han convenido mútuamente, que cuando un buque de guerra, público ó particular, encontrare á un neutral de la otra parte contratante, el primero permanecerá á la mayor distancia que sea compatible con la postibilidad y seguridad de hacer la visita, atendidas las circunstancias del viento y de la mar, y el grado de sospecha que inspire el bajel que ha de ser visitado, y enviará uno de sus botes pequeños, sin mas jente que la necesaria para tripularlo, con el objeto de ejecutar el predicho exámen de los papeles relativos á la propiedad y cargamento del buque, sin causar la menor extorsion, violencia ó maltratamiento; respecto á lo cual los comandantes de los susodichos buques armados serán responsables con 1456sus personas y propiedades; para cuyo fin los comandantes de los predichos buques particulares armados, ántes de recibir sus comisiones, darán la suficiente seguridad para responder por todos los daños y perjuicios que cometieren. Y se conviene expresamente que en ningun caso se requerirá que la parte neutral vaya á bordo del buque que hace la visita, ni para exhibir sus papeles ni para ningun otro objeto.

Artículo XXIII. Ambas partes contratantes convienen que en el caso que una de ellas estuviere empeñada en guerra, los buques de la otra deben estar provistos de letras de mar, patentes ó pasaportes, en que se exprese el nombre y tamaño del buque, como tambien el nombre y el lugar de la residencia de su dueño, á fin de que aparezca por ellos que el susodicho buque pertenece real y verdaderamente á ciudadanos de la dicha otra parte. Y han convenido asimismo en que los dichos buques, estando cargados, llevarán ademas de las mencionadas letras de mar, patentes ó pasaportes, manifiestos ó certificados que contengan los diferentes pormenores del cargamento, y el lugar donde fue embarcado; de manera que se sepa si hay á su bordo efectos prohibidos ó de contrabando; dichos certificados serán expedidos por las autoridades del lugar de donde salió el buque, en la forma acostumbrada, sin cuyos requisitos el susodicho buque puede ser detenido para ser adjudicado por los tribunales competentes, y puede ser declarado presa legal, á ménos que se pruebe que el precitado defecto ú omision proviene de accidente, ó sea satisfecho ó suplido por un testimonio del todo equivalente, en la opinion de los susodichos tribunales, á cuyo fin se concederá un término suficiente para proporcionarselo.

Artículo XXIV. Las estipulaciones arriba espresadas, relativas á la visita y exámen de los buques, se aplicarán solamente á aquellos que navegan 1457sin convoy; y cuando los dischos buques fueren convoyados, la declaración verbal del comandante del convoy, bajo su palabra de honor, de que los bajeles que están bajo su proteccion pertenecen á la nación cuyo bandera tremola él, y cuando su destino és á un puerto enemigo, de que no tienen á bordo efectos de contrabando, será considerada suficiente.

Artículo XXV. Se conviene asimismo, que en

Prize cases triable only in special courts.

todo caso de presas, los tribunales establecidos para tales causa en el país á que puedan ser conducidas las presas, serán los únicos que tomen conocimiento en ellas. Y siempre que semejantes tribunales,

Judgments.

de una ú otra parte, pronunciaren sentencia contra algun buque efectos ó propiedades reclamados por ciudadanos de la otra parte, la sentencia ó decision mencionará las razones ó motivos en que se ha fundado, y se entregará al comandante ó agente del dicho buque ó propiedad, sin excusa ó demora alguna, si él lo pidiere, una copia auténticata de la sentencia ó decision, y de todos los procedimientos del caso, con tal que paguen por ello los derechos ó gastos legales.

Artículo XXVI. Siempre que una de las partes

Accepting commission from other nation in time of war.

contratantes estuviere empeñada en guerra con otra nacion, ningun ciudadano de la otra parte contratante aceptará comision ó letra de marca con el objeto de ayudar ó cooperar hostilmente con el susodicho enemigo contra la predicha parte que está en guerra, só pena de ser tratado como pirata.

Artículo XXVII. Si, lo que no es de esperar, llegase

Privileges in case of declaration of war.

á haber en cualquier tiempo un rompimiento entre las dos naciones contratantes, y se empeñaren en guerra una con otra, han convenido ahora para entónces, que los comerciantes, traficantes y otros ciudadanos de todas profesiones de cualquiera de las 1458partes, que residen en las ciudades, puertos y dominios de la otra, tendrán el privilegio de permanecer allí, y de continuar su comercio y negocios y serán respetados y mantenidos en el pleno y tranquilo goce de su libertad personal y de su propiedad, en tanto que se conduzcan pacificamente y de un modo arreglado, y no cometan ofensa alguna contra las leyes. Y en caso de que sus actos los hicieren justamente sospechosos, y habiendo perdido así este privilejio, los respectivos Gobiernos juzgáren oportuno mandarlos salir del país, se les concederá el termino de doce meses, contados desde la publicacion ó intimacion de la orden, para que en él puedan arreglar y ordenar sus negocios y retirarse con sus familias, efectos y propiedades: á cuyo fin se les dará el necesario salvoconducto, que sirva de suficiente proteccion hasta que lleguen al puerto designa do y en él se embarquen. Pero este favor no se estendare á aquellos que obraren de un modo contrario á las leyes establecidas. Debe no obstante-entenderse que á las personas así sospechosas pueden los Gobiernos respectivos mandarlas retirar inmediatamente al interior, á aquellos lugares que tengan por conveniente designar.

Artículo XXVIII. En el caso de una guerra ó de una interrupcion de la cordial inteligencia de las dos altas partes contratantes, la propiedad en dinero, deudas entre particulares acciones en los fondos públicos, ó en losbancos públicos ó privados, ó cualquiera otra propiedad perteneciente á los ciudadanos de una de las partes en el territorio de la otra, no podrá ser secuestrada ó confiscada en ningun caso, por esta sola causa.

Artículo XXIX. Deseando las dos partes contratantes evitar toda desigualdad con relacion á sus comunicaciones públicas y á su correspondencia oficial, han convenido y convienen en conceder á sus enviados, mi-1459nistros, encargados de negocios y otros agentes públicos, los mismos favores, inmunidades y exenciones que hoy disfrutan ó en adelante disfrutaren los de la nacion mas favorecida; entendiéndose que cualesquiera favores, inmunidades ó privilejios que la República del Perú y los Estados Unidos de América tuvieren por conveniente conceder á los enviados, ministros, encargados de negocios ú otros agentes diplomáticos de cualquiera otra potencia, serán por el mismo acto estendidas y concedidas á los de las partes contratantes respectivamente.

Artículo XXX. A fin de hacer mas efectiva la

Consular privileges.

proteccion que la República del Perú y los Estados Unidos de América concedieren en lo futuro al comercio y navegacion de sus respectivos ciudadanos, la República del Perú y los Estados Unidos de América convienen en recibir y admitir cónsules y vicecónsules en todos los puertos abiertos al comercio extrangero; los cuales disfrutarán dentro de sus respectivos distritos consulares de todos los derechos, prerogativas é inmunidades de los cónsules y vice-cónsules de la nacion mas favorecida. Pero para que los cónsules y vice-cónsules de las dos partes contratantes puedan

Exequaturs to issue on exhibition of commission.

disfrutar de los derechos, prerogativos é inmunidades que les pertenecen por su carácter público, presentarán, ántes de ejercer sus funciones, su nombramiento ó patente en debida forma al Gobierno cerca del cual sean acreditados, ó fin de obtener el exequatur; y recibido este, serán tenidos y considerados como tales cónsules ó vice-consules por todas las autoridades, majistrados y habitantes del distrito consular donde residen. Queda sin embargo

Restriction of consulates.

cada una de las partes contratantes en libertad de exceptuar aquellos puertos y lugares en donde no se erea conveniente la admision y residencia de tales funcionarios, bien entendido que en tal caso la exclusion ó negativa á admitirlos deberá ser comun y general para todas las naciones.

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Artículo XXXI. Los cónsules, vice-cónsules, oficiales y personas empleadas en sus consulados estarán exentos de todo servicio público, y tambien de todo jénero de contribuciones, pechos é impuestos, escepto aquellos que estuvieren obligados á pagar á causa de su comercio ó de sus propiedades, y á los que estan sujetos los ciudadanos y otros habitantes del país en que residen, estando ellos por lo demas sometidos á las leyes de los respectivos países. Los archivos y papeles de los consulados serán inviolablemente respetados, y bajo de ningun pretesto se apoderará de ellos, ó intervendrá en manera alguna con ellos ningun majistrado, ni cualquiera otra persona.

Artículo XXXII. Los cónsules y vice-cónsules tendrán la facultad de requerir el auxilio de las autoridades del país en que residan para el arresto, detencion y custodia de los desertores de los buques de guerra y mercantes de su nacion; y cuando los desertores reclamados pertenezcan á un buque mercante, los cónsules y vice-cónsules podran dirijirse ellos mismos á las autoridades competentes, y pedir por escrito los susodichos desertores, manifestando, el rol del buque ú otros documentos públicos para probar con ellos que los hombres pedidos forman parte de la tripulacion del buque de donde se alega que desertaron; pero si los individuos reclamados perteneciesen á la tripulacion de un buque de guerra, bastará la palabra de honor de un oficial suficientemente autorizado de dicho buque para identificar á los desertores, y en cualquier caso que se pruebe por estos medios la reclamacion de los cónsules ó vice-cónsules, no se rehusará la entrega de los desertores. Una vez arrestados los tales desertores, se tendrán á disposicion de los susodichos cónsules y pueden ponerse en las prisiones públicas á peticion y costo de aquellos que los reclaman, para ser enviados á los buques á que pertenecen ó á otros de la misma 1461nacion; pero si no fuesen asi enviados dentro de los dos meses que deberán contarse desde el dia de su arresto, serán puestos en libertad y no volverán á ser arrestados por la misma causa. Las altas partes contratantes convienen en que no podrá legalmente ninguna autoridad pública ni otra persona cualquiera amparar ó protejer á tales desertores dentro de sus respectivos dominios.

Artículo XXXIII. Hasta que se concluya una convencion

Care, etc., of property of citizens dying abroad.

consular, que las altas partes contratantes convienen en formar tan pronto que sea mutuamente conveniente, queda estipulado que en ausencia de los herederos legales ó sus representantes, los cónsules ó vice-consules de cualquiera de las partes serán “ex-officio” los albaceas ó administradores de los ciudadanos de su nacion que mueran dentro de sus distritos consulares, y de aquellos que mueran en la mar y cuya propiedad pueda ser llevada á algun puerto ó lugar dentro de las mismos distritos. Los dichos cónsules

Taking inventory.

ó vice-cónsules podrán presentarse á un juez de paz ó á cualquiera otra autoridad judicial, y pedir que se haga el inventario de los efectos y propiedades que ha dejado el difunto, y despues de hecho, esos efectos quedarán en poder del cónsul ó vice-cónsul, el que estará autorizado para vender inmediatamente aquellos efectos ó propiedades que puedan sufrir deterioro, y para disponer del resto segun las instrucciones de sus respectivos Gobiernos. Y

Property of deceased merchants.

cuando el difunto haya estado consagrado al comercio ó á otros negocios, los cónsules ó vice-cón sules guardarán los efectos y propiedades que hayan quedado durante el plazo de doce meses, á fin de que si hay acreedores contra el difunto, puedan presentar sus reclamaciones ó demandas contra los dichos bienes, y todas las cuestiones que se susciten por tales reclamaciones ó demandas se decidirán segun las leyes del país en donde los dichos ciudadanos ha-1462 yan fallecido. Se entiende, sin embargo, que si ninguna reclamacion ó demanda se ha hecho contra los bienes de un individuo que haya fallecido de esa manera, los cónsules ó vice-cónsules, al fin del plazo de los doce meses, podrán concluir la testamentería y disponer de los bienes conforme á las instrucciones de sus propios Gobiernos.

Artículo XXXIV. Como consecuencia del principio de igualdad establecido, en virtud del cual los ciudadanos de cada una de las altas partes contratantes gozan en el territorio de la otra de los mismos derechos que los naturales, y reciben de los respectivos Gobiernos la misma proteccion en sus personas y propiedades, se declara que solamente en el caso de que esa proteccion sea negada, bien porque no se atienda prontamente por las autoridades legales las gestiones intentadas, ó porque sean resueltas con manifiesta injusticia, y despues de agotados todos los recursos legales, habrá lugar á la intervencion diplomática.

Artículo XXXV. La República del Perú y los Estados Unidos de América, deseando hacer tan durables como sea posible las relaciones establecidas entre ambas partes en virtud de este tratado de amistad, comercio y navegacion, declaran solemnemente y convienen en lo que sigue: 1°. El presente tratado durará por el términode diez años, contados desde el dia del canje de las ratificaciones, y mas hasta el fin de un año despues que cualquiera de las partes contratantes haya notificado á la otra su intencion de hacerlo cesar, reservándose cada una el derecho de hacer esa notificacion á la otra en cualquier momento despues de la espiracion del citado plazo de diez años. Y se conviene ademas entre las partes que á la espiracion de un año despues que se haya recibido esa notificación por una de ellas, 1463hecha por la otra parte como se ha mencionado, este tratado concluirá y terminará enteramente. 2°. Si cualquier ciudadano ó

Personal responsibility for violations.

cualesquiera ciudadanos de una ú otra parte quebrantasen cualquier artículo de este tratado, dicho ciudadano ó ciudadanos serán responsables personalmente, y la armonía y buena inteligencia entre las dos naciones no se interrumpirán por ese motivo; y cada parte se compromete á no protejer de ninguna manera al infractor ó infractores, ó á sancionar tal violacion, só pena de hacerse la misma responsable por las consecuencias de ella. 3°. Si desgraciadamente las estipulaciones

Declaration of war.

de este tratado fuesen violadas de otra manera, se conviene expresamente en que ninguna de las partes contratantes ordenará ó autorizará ningun acto de represalia, ni declarará la guerra á la otra por quejas de agravios ó perjuicios que de allí resulten, hasta que la parte que se considere agraviada haya presentado primeramente á la otra una exposicion ó representacion de tales agravios ó perjuicios, apoyados en suficientes pruebas, y haya pedido reparación ó satisfaccion, y que esta se le haya rehusado ó retardado sin razon. 4°. Nada de lo contenido en

Not to alter existing treaties, etc.

este tratado se entenderá de manera que pueda producir un efecto contrario á los tratados anteriores y vijentes celebrados con otras naciones ó soberanos.

El presente tratado de amistad,

Exchange of ratifications.

comercio y navegacion será aprobado y ratificado por el Presidente de la República del Perú, previa la aprobacion del Congreso del Perú, y por el Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, con el parecer y acuerdo del Senado de los Estados Unidos: y las ratificaciones serán canjeadas en Lima ó Washington tan pronto después como sea posible.

En fé de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios

Signatures.

de la República del Perú y de los Estados Unidos de América hemos firmado y sellado el 1464presente en la ciudad de Lima en doble ejemplar, español é ingles, el dia treinta y uno de Agosto en el año de nuestro Señor un mil ochocientos ochenta y siete.

Chas. W. Buck [seal.] Cárlos M. Elias [seal.]

Ratification.

And whereas the said Treaty has been duly ratified on both parts, and the respective ratifications of the same were exchanged at the city of Lima, on the first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight;

Proclamation.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States of America, have caused the said Treaty, as amended, to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof, may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this 7th, day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-eight, [seal.] and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirteenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State.

March 15, 1886 Convention 25 Stat. 1465 1465 CONVENTION—EXCHANGES. March 15, 1886. Convention between the United States of America, Belgium, Brazil,
March 15, 1886.
Italy, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, and Switzerland for the international exchange of official documents, scientific and literary publications. Concluded at Brussels March 15, 1886; ratification advised by the Senate June 18, 1888; ratified big the President July 19, 1888; ratifications exchanged January 14, 1889; proclaimed January 15, 1889.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas a Convention to establish a system of international exchanges

Preamble.

of the official documents and of the scientific and literary publications of the States adhering thereto, was concluded and signed at Brussels, Belgium, on the 15th day of March, 1886, by the Plenipotentiaries of the United States of America, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Portugal and the Algarves, Servia, Spain and the Swiss Confederation, which Convention being in the French language, is word for word as follows:

Le Président des Etats-Unis d’Amérique, Sa Majesté le Roi des Beiges, Sa Majesté l’Empereur du Brésil, Sa Majesté la Reine Régente d’Espagne, Sa Majesté le Roi d’Italie, Sa Majesté le Roi de Portugal et des Algarves, Sa Majesté le Roi de Serbie, le Conseil Fédéral de la Confédération Suisse, désirant établir sur les bases adoptées par la Conférence réunie à Bruxelles du 10 au 14 Avril 1883, un systéme d’échanges internationaux pour les documents officiels et pour les publications scientifiques et littéraires de leurs Etats respectifs, ont nommé pour leurs Plénipotentiaires, savoir:

Le Président des Etats-Unis d’Amérique, Mr. Lambert Tree, Ministre Résident des Etats-Unis d’Amérique a Bruxelles,

Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges, Mr. le Prince de Caraman, Son Ministre des Affaires Etrangères, et Mr. le Chevalier de Moreau, Son Ministre de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et des Travaux publics,

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Sa Majesté l’Empereur du Brésil, Mr. le Comte de Villeneuve, Son Envoyé Extraordinaire et Ministre Plénipotentiaire près Sa Majesté le Roi des Beiges,

Sa Majesté la Reine Régente d’Espagne, Mr. de Tavira, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim d’Espagne à Bruxelles,

Sa Majesté le Roi d’Italie, Mr. le Marquis Maffei, Son Envoyé Extraordinaire et Ministre Plénipotentiaire près Sa Majesté le Roi des Beiges,

Sa Majesté le Roi de Portugal et des Algarves, Mr. le Baron de Sant’ Anna, Envoyé Extraordinaire et Ministre Plénipotentiaire de Sa Majesté Très-Fidèle,

Sa Majesté le Roi de Serbie, Mr. Marinovitch, Son Envoyé Extraordinaire et Ministre Plénipotentiaire près Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges,

Le Conseil Fédéral de la Confédération Suisse, Mr. Rivier, son Plénipotentiaire spécial

Lesquels, après s’être communiqué leurs pleins pouvoirs, trouvés en bonne et cine forme, sont con venus des articles suivants:

Article I.

Bureau of exchanges established.

Il sera établie, dans chacun des Etats contractants, un bureau chargé du service des échanges.

Article II.

Publications exchanged.

Les publications que les Etats contractants s’engagent à échanger sont les suivants: 1°. Les documents officiels, parlementaires et administratifs qui sont livrés à la publicité dans le lieu d’origine. 2°. Les ouvrages exécutés par ordre et aux frais des Gouvernements.

Article III.

List to be printed.

Chaque bureau fera imprimer la liste des publications qu’il pent mettre à la disposition des Etats contractants.

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Cette liste sera corrigée et complétée chaque année et adressée régulièrement à tous les bureaux d’échange.

Article IV. Les bureaux d’échange s’entendront sur le nombre d’exemplaires qui pourront être demandés et fournis.

Article V. Les envois se feront directement de bureau à bureau. Il sera adopté des modèles et des formules uniformes pour les bordereaux du contenu des caisses, ainsi que pour toutes les pièces de correspondance administrative, demandes, accusés de réception, etc.

Article VI. Pour l’expédition à l’extérieur, chaque Etat se charge des frais d’emballage et de port jusqu’ à destination. Toutefois, quand l’expédition se fera par mer, des arrangements particuliers régleront la part de chaque Etat dans les frais de transport.

Article VII.

Les bureaux d’échange serviront d’intermédiaires officieux entre les corps savants et les sociétés littéraires, scientifiques &c. des Etats contractants pour la réception et l’envoi de leurs publications.

Mais il demeurera bien entendu que, dans ce cas, le rôle des bureaux d’échange se bornera à la transmission en franchise des ouvrages échangés et que ces bureaux ne prendront aucunement l’initiative de provoquer l’établissement de ces relations.

Article VIII. Ces dispositions ne sont applicables qu’aux documents et ouvrages publiés à partir de la date de la présente convention.

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Article IX.

Adhesion of other powers.

Les Etats qui n’ont pas pris part à la présente Convention sont admis à y adhérer sur leur demande.

Notification.

Cette adhésion sera notifiée par la voie diplomatique, au Gouvernement belge et par ce Gouvernement à tous les autres Etats signataires.

Article X.

Ratification.

La présente Convention sera ratifiée et les ratifications seront échangées à Bruxelles aussitôt que faire se pourra. Elle est conclue

Duration.

pour dix ans, à partir du jour de l’échange des ratifications, et elle continuera à subsister au delà de ce délai tant que l’un des Gouvernements n’aura pas déclaré six mois à l’avance qu’il y renonce.

En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires respectifs l’ont signee et y out apposé leurs cachets.

Fait à Bruxelles, en huit exemplaires, le 15 Mars 1886.

Signatures.

[seal] Lambert Tree [seal] P^r de Caraman [seal] Ch^vlier d. Moreau [seal] C^te de Villeneuve [seal] José M^a de Tavira [seal] Maffei [seal] B^on de Sant’ Anna [seal] J. Marinovitch [seal] Alphonse Rivier

[Translation.]

The President of the United

Contracting parties.

States of America, His Majesty the King of the Belgians, His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil, Her Majesty the Qneen Regent of Spain, His Majesty the King of Italy, His Majesty the King of Portugal and of the Algarves, His Majesty the King of Servia, The Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation, desiring to establish, on the bases adopted by the Conference which met at Brussels from the 10th to the 14th April 1883, a system of international exchanges of the official documents and of the scientific and literary publications of their respective States, have appointed for their Plenipotentiaries, to wit:

The President of the United

Plenipotentiaries.

States of America, Mr. Lambert Tree, Minister Resident of the United States of America at Brussels,

His Majesty the King of the Belgians, The Prince de Cara man, His Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Chevalier de Moreau, His Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Public Works,

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His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil. The Count de Villeneuve, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians,

Her Majesty the Queen Kegent of Spain, Mr. de Tavira, Charge d’Affaires ad-interim of Spain at Brussels,

His Majesty the King of Italy, the Marquis Maffei, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians,

His Majesty the King of Portugal and of the Algarves, the Baron de Sant’ Anna, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of His Very Faithful Majesty.

His Majesty the King of Servia, Mr. Marinovitch, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians,

The Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Rivier its special Plenipotentiary.

Who, after having communicated between themselves their full powers, which are found in good and due form, have agreed upon the following Articles:

Article I. There shall be established in each of the contracting States, a bureau charged with the duty of the exchanges.

Article II. The publications which the contracting States agree to exchange, are the following: 1st. The official documents, parliamentary and administrative, which are published in the country of their origin. 2nd. The works executed by order and at the expense of the Government.

Article III.

Each bureau shall cause to be printed a list of the publications that it is able to place at the disposal of the contracting States.

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This list shall be corrected and completed each year and regularly addressed to all the bureaus of exchange.

Article IV. The bureaus of exchange will

Number of copies.

arrange between themselves the number of copies which they may be able eventually to demand and furnish.

Article V. The transmissions shall be made

Mode of transmittal.

directly from bureau to bureau. Uniform models and formulas will be adopted for the memoranda of the contents of the cases, as well as for all the administrative correspondence, requests, acknowledgments of reception, etc.

Article VI. For exterior transmissions,

Expenses.

each State assumes the expense of packing and transportation to the place of destination. Nevertheless when the transmissions shall be made by sea, special arrangements will regulate the share of each State in the expense of transportation.

Article VII.

The bureaus of exchange will

Exchanges of scientific, etc., works.

serve, in an officious capacity, as intermediaries between the learned bodies and literary and scientific societies, etc. of the contracting States for the reception and transmission of their publications.

It remains however well understood that, in such case, the duty of the bureaus of exchange will be confined to the free transmission of the works exchanged and that these bureaus will not in any manner take the initiative to bring about the establishment of such relations.

Article VIII. These provisions apply only to

Time of application.

the documents and works published after the date of the present Convention.

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Article IX.

The States which have not taken part in the present Convention are admitted to adhere to it on their request.

This adhesion will be notified diplomatically to the Belgian Government and by that Government to all the other signatory States.

Article X.

The present Convention will be ratified and the ratifications will be exchanged at Brussels, as soon as practicable. It is concluded for ten years, from the day of the exchange of ratifications, and it will remain in force beyond that time, so long as one of the Governments shall not have declared six months in advance that it renounces it.

In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed it, and have thereunto affixed their seals.

Done at Brussels in eight copies the 15th of March, 1886.

[l. s.] Lambert Tree [l. s.] P^r de Caraman [l. s.] Ch^vlier d. Moreau [l. s.] C^te de Villeneuve [l. s.] José M^a de Tavira [l. s.] Maffei [l. s.] B^on de Sant’ Anna [l. s.] J. Marinovitch [l. s.] Alphonse Rivier And whereas the Plenipotentiary of the United States of America did, on the 17th day of November, 1888, deposit the President’s ratification of the said Convention with His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, for delivery to the Plenipotentiaries of the other signatory States, on the occasion of their re-assembling to exchange the ratifications of the said Convention;

Exchange of ratifications.

And whereas the Plenipotentiaries of the several Contracting Parties did, on the 14th day of January, 1889, exchange the ratifications of the said Convention;

Proclamation.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and cause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this 15th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, [seal.] and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirteenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard Secretary of State.

March 15, 1886 Convention 25 Stat. 1469 1469 CONVENTION—IMMEDIATE EXCHANGES. March 15, 1886. Convention between the United States of America, Belgium, Brazil,
March 15, 1886.
Italy, Portugal, Serbia, and Spain for the immediate exchange of the official journals, parliamentary annals, and documents. Concluded at Brussels March 15, 1886; ratification advised by the Senate June 18, 1888; ratified by the President July 19, 1888; ratifications exchanged January 14, 1889; proclaimed January 15, 1889.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas a Convention to assure the immediate exchange of the

Preamble.

official journal as well as of the parliamentary annals and documents of the States adhering thereto, was concluded and signed at Brussels, Belgium, on the 15th day of March, 1886, by the Plenipotentiaries of the United States of America, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Portugal and the Algarves, Servia and Spain, which Convention being in the French language, is word for word as follows:

Le Président des Etats-Unis d’Amérique, Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges, Sa Majesté l’Empereur du Brésil, Sa Majesté la Reine Régente d’Espagne, Sa Majesté le Roi d’Italie, Sa Majesté le Roi de Portugal et des Algarves, Sa Majesté le Roi de Serbie, désirant assurer l’échange immédiat du journal officiel ainsi que des anuales et des documents parlementaires de leurs Etats respectifs out nommé pour leurs Plénipotentiaires, savoir:

Le Président des Etats-Unis d’Amérique, Mr. Lambert Tree, Ministre Résident des Etats-Unis d’Amérique à Bruxelles,

Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges, Mr. le Prince de Caraman, son Ministre des Affaires Etrangères, et Mr. le Chevalier de Moreau, son Ministre de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie & des Travaux Publics,

Sa Majesté l’Empereur du Brésil, Mr. le Comte de Villeneuve, Son Envoyé Extraordinaire & Ministre Plénipotentiaire près Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges,

Sa Majesté la Reine Régente d’Espagne, Mr. de Tavira, Chargé 1470d’Affaires ad interim d’Espagne à Bruxelles,

Sa Majesté le Roi d’Italie, Mr. le Marquis Maffei, Son Envoyé Extraordinaire et Ministre Plénipotentiaire près Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges,

Sa Majesté le Roi de Portugal et des Algarves, Mr. le Baron de Sant’ Anna, Envoyé Extraordinaire & Ministre Plénipotentiaire de Sa Majesté Très-Fidèle,

Sa Majesté le Roi de Serbie, Mr. Marinovitch, Son Envoyé Extraordinaire et Ministre Plénipotentiaire près Sa Majesté le Roi des Belges,

Lesquels, après s’être communiqué leurs pleins pouvoirs, trouvés en bonne & due forme, sont convenus des Articles suivants:

Article I.

Immediate exchange of legislative documents.

Ante, p. 128.

Indépendamment des obligations qui résultent de l’Article 2 de la Convention générale de ce jour, relative à l’échange des documents officiels et des publications scientifiques et littéraires, les Gouvernements respectifs s’engagent à faire expédier aux chambres législatives de chaque Etat contractant, an fur & à mesure de leur publication, un exemplaire du journal officiel, ainsi que des annales & des documents parlementaires livrés à la publicité.

Article II.

Adhesion of other powers.

Les Etats qui n’ont pas pris part à la présente Convention sont admis à y adhérer sur leur demande.

Notification.

Cette adhésion sera notifiée, par la voie diplomatique au Gouvernement belge et par ce Gouvernement à tons les autres Etats Signataires.

Article III.

Ratification.

La présente Convention sera ratifiée et les ratifications seront échangées à Bruxelles aussitôt que

Duration.

faire se pourra. Elie est conclue pour dix ans, à partir du jour de l’échange des ratifications et elle continuera à subsisfer au delà de 1471ce délai tant que l’un des Gouvernements n’aura pas déclaré six mois à l’avance qu’il y renonce.

En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires respectifs l’ont signée et y ont apposé leurs cachets.

Fait à Bruxelles, en sept exemplaires, le 15 Mars 1886.

[seal] Lambert Tree [seal] P^r de Caraman [seal] Ch^vlier d. Moreau [seal] C^te de Villeneuve [seal] José M^a de Tavira [seal] Maffei [seal] B^on de Sant’ Anna [seal] J. Marinovitch

[Translation.]

The President of the United

Contracting parties.

States of America, His Majesty the King of the Belgians, His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil, Her Majesty the Queen Regent of Spain, His Majesty the King of Italy, His Majesty the King of Portugal and of the Algarves, His Majesty the King of Servia, desiring to assure the immediate exchange of the Official Journal as well as of the parliamentary Annals and Documents of their respective States, have named as their Plenipotentiaries, to wit:

The President of the United

Plenipotentiaries.

of America, Mr. Lambert Tree, Minister Resident of the United States of America at Brussels,

His Majesty the King of the Belgians, The Prince de Caraman, His Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Chevalier de Moreau, His Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Public Works,

His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil, The Count de Villeneuve, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians,

Her Majesty the Queen Regent of Spain, Mr. de Tavira, Chargé 1470d’Affaires, ad interim, of Spain at Brussels,

His Majesty the King of Italy, The Marquis Maffei, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians,

His Majesty the King of Portugal and of the Algarves,the Baron de Sant’ Anna, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of His Very Faithful Majesty,

His Majesty the King of Servia, Mr. Marinovitch, His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty the King of the Belgians.

Who, after having communicated between themselves their full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon the following Articles:

Article I. Independently of the obligations which result from Article 2 of the General Convention of this day, relative to the exchange of official documents and of scientific and literary publications, the respective Governments undertake to have transmitted to the legislative chambers of each contracting State, as fast as their publication, a copy of the Official Journal, as well as of the parliamentary Annals and Documents, which are given publicity.

Article II.

The States which have not taken part in the present Convention are admitted to adhere thereto on their request.

This adhesion will be notified diplomatically to the Belgian Government, and by that Government to all the other signatory States.

Article III.

The present Convention will be ratified and the ratifications will be exchanged at Brussels as soon as practicable. It is concluded for ten years from the day of the exchange of the ratifications and it will remain in force 1471beyond that time, so long as one of the Governments shall not have declared six months in advance that it renounces it.

In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed it, and have thereunto affixed their seals.

Done at Brussels, in seven copies the 15th, of March, 1886.

[l. s.] Lambert Tree [l. s.] P^r de Caraman [l. s.] Ch^vlier d. Moreau [l. s.] C^te de Villeneuve [l. s.] José M^a de Tavira [l. s.] Maffei [l. s.] B^on de Sant’ Anna [l. s.] J. Marinovitch And whereas the Plenipotentiary of the United States of America did, on the 17th day of November, 1888, deposit the President’s ratification of the said Convention with His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, for delivery to the Plenipotentiaries of the other signatory States, on the occasion of their re-assembling to exchange the ratifications of the said Convention; And whereas the Plenipotentiaries of the several Contracting Parties

Exchange of ratifications.

did, on the 14th day of January, 1889, exchange the ratifications of the said Convention;

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Grover Cleveland, President

Proclamation.

of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this 15th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, [seal.] and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirteenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND By the President: T. F. Bayard Secretary of State.

December 19, 1888 Convention 25 Stat. 1472 1472 CONVENTION—HAWAIIAN KINGDOM. December 19, 1888.

December 19, 1888.

Parcels Post Convention between the United States of America and the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Preamble.

For the purpose of making better postal arrangements between the United States of America and the Hawaiian Kingdom, the undersigned, Don M. Dickinson, Postmaster-General of the United States of America, and H. A. P. Carter, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Hawaiian Kingdom at Washington, by virtue of authority vested in them by law, have agreed upon the following articles for the establishment of a parcels post system of exchanges between the two countries.

Article I.

Extent of convention.

The provisions of this Convention relate only to parcels of mail matter to be exchanged by the system herein provided for, and do not affect the arrangements now existing under the Universal Postal Union Convention, which will continue as heretofore; and all the agreements hereinafter contained apply exclusively to mails exchanged under these articles, directly between the office of San Francisco, in the State of California, and such other offices within the United States as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster-General of the United States, and the office of Honolulu, in the Island of Oahu, and such other offices within the Hawaiian Islands as may be hereafter designated by the Postmaster-General of the Hawaiian Kingdom; such matter to be admitted to the mails under these articles as shall be sent through such exchange offices from any place in either country to any place in the other.

Article II. 1.

Articles admitted to the mails.

There shall be admitted to the mails exchanged under this Convention, articles of merchandise and mail matter, except letters, post cards, and written matter, of all kinds, that are admitted under any conditions to the domestic mails of the country of origin, except that no packet must exceed 5 kilograms or 11 pounds in weight, nor the following dimensions: Greatest length, three feet six inches; greatest length and girth combined, six feet; and must be so wrapped or inclosed as to permit their contents to be easily examined by postmasters and customs officers; and except that the following articles are prohibited:

Articles prohibited.

Publications which violate the copyright laws of the country of destination; poisons, and explosive or inflammable substances; fatty substances, liquids, and those which easily liquify, confections and pastes; live or dead animals, except dead insects and reptiles when thoroughly dried; fruits and vegetables, and substances which exhale a bad odor; lottery tickets, lottery advertisements, or lottery circulars; all obscene or immoral articles; articles which may in any way damage or destroy the mails, or injure the persons handling them; also opium.

Freedom from detention.

All admissible articles of merchandise mailed in one country for the other, or received in one country from the other, shall be free from any detention or inspection whatever, except such as is 1473required for collection of customs duties, and shall be forwarded by the most speedy means to their destination, being subject in their transmission to the laws and regulations of each country respectively.

Article III. 1. A letter or communication of the nature of personal correspondence

Letters accompanying parcels.

must not accompany, be written on, or enclosed with any parcel. 2. If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if inseparably attached, the whole package will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the country of destination will collect double rates of postage according to the Universal Postal Union Convention. 3. No parcel may contain parcels intended for delivery at an address

Address.

other than the one borne by the parcel itself. If such enclosed parcels be detected, they must be sent forward singly, charged with new and distinct parcel post rates.

Article IV. 1. The following rates of postage shall in all cases be required, to

Rate of postage.

be fully prepaid with postage stamps of the country of origin, viz: 2. For a parcel not exceeding four hundred and sixty grams or one pound in weight, twelve cents; and for each additional four hundred and sixty grams or one pound, or fraction thereof, twelve cents. 3. The packages shall be promptly delivered to addressees at the

Delivery.

post offices of address in the country of destination, free of charge for postage; but the country of destination may at its option, levy and collect from the addressee for interior service and delivery a charge not exceeding five cents on each single parcel of whatever weight; and if the weight exceeds four hundred and sixty grams or one pound, a charge equal to one cent for each one hundred and fifteen grams or four ounces, of weight, or fraction thereof.

Article V. 1. The sender will, at the time of mailing the package, receive a

Receipt.

receipt of mailing from the post office where the package is mailed, on a form like Model I annexed hereto. 2. The sender of a package may have the same registered by paying

Registry.

the registration fee required for registered articles in the country of origin. 3. An acknowledgment of the delivery of a. registered article shall

Return receipt.

be returned to the sender when requested; but either country may require of the sender prepayment of a fee therefor not exceeding five cents. 4. The addressees of registered articles shall be advised of the

Notice to addressee.

arrival of a package addressed to them, by a notice from the post office of destination.

Article VI. 1. The sender of each package shall make a Customs Declaration,

Customs declaration.

pasted upon or attached to the package, upon a special Form provided for the purpose (see Model 2 annexed hereto) giving a general description of the parcel, an accurate statement of the contents and value, date of mailing, and the sender’s signature and place of residence, and place of address. 2. The packages in question shall be subject in the country of

Collection of duties.

destination to all customs duties and all customs regulations in force in that country for the protection of its Customs Revenues; and the 1474customs duties properly chargeable thereon shall be collected on delivery, in accordance with the customs regulations of the country of destination.

Article VII.

Fees to be retained.

Each country shall retain to its own use, the whole of the postages, registration and delivery fees, it collects on said packages; consequently, this Convention will give rise to no separate accounts between the two countries.

Article VIII. 1.

Transportation.

The packages shall be considered as a component part of the mails exchanged direct between the United States of America and the Hawaiian Kingdom, to be despatched by the country of origin to the other at its cost and by such means as it provides, in boxes prepared expressly for the purpose, or ordinary mail sacks, to be marked “Parcels Post,” and to be securely sealed with wax or otherwise, as may be mutually provided by regulations hereunder. 2.

Return of bags, etc.

Each country shall return to the despatching office by next mail all bags, boxes or sacks used in the exchange of parcels. 3.

Packing.

Way bill.

Each despatch of a parcel post mail must be accompanied by a descriptive list in duplicate, of all the packages sent, showing distinctly the list number of each parcel, the name of the sender, the name of the addressee, with address of destination; and must be enclosed in one of the boxes or sacks of such despatch under the Form of Model 3, annexed hereto.

Article IX.

Exchange offices.

Exchanges of mails under this Convention from any place in either country to any place in the other, shall be effected through the post offices of both countries already designated as Exchange Post Offices, or through such others as may be hereafter agreed upon, under such regulations relative to the details of the exchanges, as may be mutually determined to be essential to the security and expedition of the mails and the protection of the Customs Revenues.

Article X. 1.

Receipt of mails.

As soon as the mail shall have reached the exchange office of destination, that office shall check the contents of the mails. 2.

Parcel bill.

In the event of the Parcel Bill not having been received, a substitute should at once be prepared. 3.

Errors.

Any errors in the entries on the Parcel Bill which may be discovered, shall, after verification by a second officer, be corrected and noted for report to the despatching office on a Form, “Verification Certificate,” which shall be sent in the special envelope. 4.

Non receipt of parcels.

If a parcel advised on the bill be not received, after the non-receipt has been verified by a second officer the entry on the bill should be canceled and the fact reported at once. 5.

Damaged parcel.

Should a parcel be received in a damaged or imperfect condition, full particulars shall be reported on the same form. 6.

Correct mail.

If no Verification Certificate or note of error be received, a parcel mail shall be considered as duly delivered, having been found on examination correct in all respects.

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Article XI.

If a package cannot be delivered as addressed, or is refused, the

Failure to deliver.

An order for redirection or reforwarding must be accompanied by

Redirection.

the amount due for postage necessary for the return of the article to the office of origin, at the ordinary parcel rates.

When the contents of a parcel which cannot be delivered are liable

Disposal of matter undelivered.

Article XII. The Post Office Department of either of the contracting countries

No responsibility for loss or damages.

will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any package, and no indemnity can consequently be claimed by the sender or addressee in either country.

Article XIII. The Postmaster General of the United States of America, and the

Further regulations.

Postmaster General of the Hawaiian Kingdom, shall have authority to jointly make such further regulations of order and detail, as may be found necessary to carry out the present Convention from time to time; and may by agreement prescribe conditions for the admission to the mails of any of the articles prohibited by Article II of this Convention.

Article XIV. This Convention shall be ratified by the contracting countries in

Ratification.

accordance with their respective laws, and its ratifications shall be exchanged at the City of Washington as early as possible. Once ratified, and its ratifications exchanged, it shall take effect, and operations

Effect.

thereunder shall begin on the 1st day of March, 1889, and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement, but may be annulled at the desire of either Department, upon six months previous notice given to the other.

Done in duplicate, and signed at Washington the 19th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

Signatures.

[l. s.] DON M. DICKINSON, Postmaster-General of the United States of America. [l. s.] H. A. P. CARTER, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

The foregoing Parcels Post Convention between the United States of America and the Hawaiian Kingdom, has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and

Approval.

ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State. Washington, D. C., January 29, 1889. 1476

The foregoing Parcels Post Convention between the Hawaiian Kingdom and the United States of America has been negotiated and concluded with my advice and consent, and is hereby approved and ratified.

In testimony whereof I have caused the Great Seal of the Hawaiian Kingdom to be hereunto affixed.

[seal.] KALAKAUA REX. By the King: Jona. Austin. Minister of Foreign Affairs. Honolulu, January 10, 1889.

Form No. 1.

Parcel Post.

Form No. 2.

Parcel post between the United States and Hawaii.

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Form No. 3.

The undersigned, Don M. Dickinson, Postmaster General of the

Exchange of ratifications.

United States of America, and H. A. P. Carter, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Hawaiian Kingdom at Washington, having met together in the Post Office Department for the purpose of exchanging the ratifications of the Parcels Post Convention concluded between the United States of America, and the Hawaiian Kingdom, and signed at Washington on the 19th day of December 1888, and having carefully compared the ratifications of said convention, and found them exactly conformable to each other, the exchange took place this day in the usual form.

In witness whereof they have signed the present protocol of exchange, and have affixed thereto the seals of their arms.

Done at Washington this thirtieth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine.

[Seal of Post Office Dep. of U. S.] DON M. DICKINSON, Postmaster General of the United States of America. [Seal of Hawaiian Legation.] H. A. P. CARTER, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

PROCLAMATIONS
by the
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. (1479) PROCLAMATIONS. 1 April 22, 1887 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation No. 1.

by the president of the united states of america: A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, satisfactory proof has been given to me by the Government

April 22, 1887

. of the Netherlands, that no lighthouse and light dues, tonnage

Preamble.

dues, or beacon and buoy dues are imposed in the ports of the Kingdom of The Netherlands; that no other equivalent tax of any kind

The Netherlands.

is imposed upon vessels in said ports, under whatever flag they may sail; that vessels belonging to the United States of America, and their cargoes, are not required, in The Netherlands, to pay any fee or due of any kind, or nature, or any import due higher or other than is payable by vessels of The Netherlands or their cargoes; that no export duties are imposed in The Netherlands; and that in the free ports of the Dutch East Indias, to wit: Riouw (in the island of Riouw), Pabean, Sangrit, Loloan, and Tamboekoes (in the Island of Bali), Koepang (in the Island of Timor), Makassar, Menado, Kema, and Gorontalo (in the Island of Celebes), Amboina, Saparoa, Banda, Ternate, and Kajeli (in the Moluccas), Oleh-leh and Bengkalis (in the Island of Sumatra), vessels are subjected to no fiscal tax, and no import or export duties are there levied;

Now therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States

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of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 11 of the Act of Congress, entitled “An act to abolish certain fees for official services to American vessels, and to amend the laws relating to shipping commissioners, seamen, and owners of vessels, and for other purposes,” approved June nineteenth, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, do hereby declare and proclaim that from and after the date of this my Proclamation shall be suspended the collection of

Suspension of tonnage duty on vessels from The Netherlands or the colonies of, in the East Indies.

the whole of the duty of six cents per ton, not to exceed thirty cents per ton per annum, (which is imposed by said section of said act) upon vessels entered in the ports of the United States from any of the ports of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Europe, or from any of the above-named free ports of the Dutch East Indies:

Provided, That there shall be excluded from the benefits of the

Proviso.

Vessels excluded.

suspension hereby declared and proclaimed the vessels of any foreign country in whose ports the fees or dues of any kind or nature imposed on vessels of the United States, or the import or export duties on their cargoes, are in excess of the fees, dues or duties imposed on the vessels of such foreign country, or their cargoes, or of the fees, dues, or duties imposed on the vessels of the country in which are the ports mentioned in this proclamation, or the cargoes of such vessels.

And the suspension hereby declared and proclaimed shall continue

Continuance of suspension.

so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens (1481) 1482 of the United States, and their cargoes, shall be continued in the said ports of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Europe and the said free ports of the Dutch East Indies, and no longer.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this twenty second day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty seven, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and eleventh.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

2 September 21, 1887 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation No. 2.

by the president of the united states of america: A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, satisfactory proof has been given to me by the Government

September 21, 1887

. of Spain that no discriminating duties of tonnage or imposts

Preamble.

Spanish islands of Cuba, Porto Rico and Philippines.

are imposed or levied in the Islands of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines and all other countries belonging to the Crown of Spain upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens of the United States, or upon the produce, manufactures or merchandise-imported in the same from the United States or from any foreign country; And whereas, notification of such abolition of discriminating duties of tonnage and imposts as aforesaid, has been given to me by a Memorandum of Agreement signed this day at the city of Washington, between the Secretary of State of the United States, and the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Her Majesty the Queen Regent of Spain accredited to the Government of the United States of America;

Now, therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United

Discriminating tonnage duties suspended.

R. S., sec. 4228, p. 814.

States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section four thousand two hundred and twenty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States, do hereby declare and proclaim that from and after the date of this, my Proclamation, being also the date of the notification received as aforesaid, the foreign discriminating duties of tonnage and imposts within the United States are suspended and

From Spanish vessels and cargoes from Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines and other countries.

discontinued, so far as respects the vessels of Spain and the produce, manufactures or merchandise imported in said vessels into the United States from the Islands of Cuba and Porto Rico, the Philippines and all other countries belonging to the Crown of Spain, or

Continuance of suspension.

from any other foreign country; such suspension to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States and their cargoes, shall be continued in the said Islands of Cuba, and Porto Rico, and the Philippines, and all other Spanish possessions, and no longer.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred [seal.] and eighty-seven and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

3 October 25, 1887 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation 1483 No. 3.

A PROCLAMATION. by the president of the united states.

The goodness and the mercy of God, which have followed

October 25, 1887

the American people during all the days of the past year, claim

Thursday, November 24, set apart as Thanksgiving Day.

their grateful recognition and humble acknowledgment. By His omnipotent power He has protected us from war and pestilence and from every national calamity; by His gracious favor the earth has yielded a generous return to the labor of the husbandman, and every path of honest toil has led to comfort and contentment: by His loving kindness the hearts of our people have been replenished with fraternal sentiment and patriotic endeavor, and by His unerring guidance we have been directed in the way of National prosperity.

To the end that we may, with one accord, testify our gratitude for all these blessings, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the twenty-fourth day of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, to be observed by all the people of the land.

On that day let all secular work and employment be suspended; and let our people assemble in their accustomed places of worship and with prayer and songs of praise, give thanks to our Heavenly Father for all that He has done for us, while we humbly implore the forgiveness of our sins and a continuance of His mercy.

Let families and kindred be reunited on that day; and let their hearts, tilled with kindly cheer and affectionate reminiscence, be turned in thankfulness to the source of all their pleasures and the Giver of all that makes the day glad and joyous.

And in the midst of our worship and our happiness let us remember the poor, the needy and the unfortunate; and by our gifts of charity and ready benevolence, let us increase the number of those who with grateful hearts shall join in our Thanksgiving.

In witness whereof I have set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.

Done at the city of Washington this twenty-fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty-seven and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

4 December 30, 1887 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation No. 4.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas the title to all that territory lying between the North

December 30, 1887

.and South forks of the Red River and the hundredth degree of

Preamble.

longitude, and jurisdiction over the same are vested in the United States, it being a part of the Indian Territory, as shown by surveys and investigation made on behalf of the tinted States, which’ territory the State of Texas also claims title to and jurisdiction over; and 1484 Whereas said conflicting claim grows out of a controversy existing between the United States and the State of Texas as to the point where the hundredth degree of longitude crosses the Red River, as described in the Treaty of February 22, 1819, between the United States and Spain, fixing the boundary line between the two countries; and Whereas the Commissioners, appointed on the part of the United States,

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under the Act of January 31, 1885, authorizing the appointment of a Commission by the President to run and mark the boundary lines between a portion of the Indian Territory and the State of Texas, in connection with a similar Commission to be appointed by the State of Texas, have, by their report determined that the South Fork is the true Red River designated in the treaty; the Commissioners appointed on the part of said State refusing to concur in said report, now, therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby admonish and warn all persons, whether claiming to act as officers of the County of Greer, in the State of Texas, or

Sale of lands, etc., in Indian Territory claimed by Greer County, Texas, forbidden.

Persons warned against purchasing.

otherwise, against selling or disposing of, or attempting to sell or dispose of any of said lands, or from exercising or attempting to exercise any authority over said lands.

And I also warn and admonish all persons against purchasing any part of said territory from any person or persons whomsoever.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this thirtieth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

5 January 26, 1888 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation No. 5.

by the president of the united states of america: A PROCLAMATION. Whereas satisfactory proof has been given to me by the Government

January 26, 1888

. of the Empire of Germany that no tonnage or lighthouse dues,

Preamble.

or any equivalent tax or taxes whatever, are imposed upon American vessels entering the ports of the Empire of Germany, either by the

Germany

Imperial Government or by the Governments of the German maritime States, and that vessels belonging to the United States of America, and their cargoes, are not required, in German ports, to pay any fee or due of any kind, or nature, or any import due higher or other than is payable by German vessels or their cargoes;

Now therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States of

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America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 11 of the Act of Congress, entitled “ An act to abolish certain fees for official services to American vessels, and to amend the laws relating to shipping commissioners, seamen, and owners of vessels, and for other purposes,” approved June nineteenth, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, do hereby declare and proclaim that from and after the

Suspension of tonnage duty upon vessels from

date of tins my Proclamation shall be suspended the collection of the whole of the duty of six cents per ton, not to exceed thirty cents per 1485 ton per annum (which is imposed by said section of said act) upon vessels entered in the ports of the United States from any of the ports of the Empire of Germany.

Provided, That there shall be excluded from the benefits of the suspension

Proviso.

Vessels excluded.

hereby declared and proclaimed the vessels of any foreign country in whose ports the fees or dues of any kind or nature imposed on vessels of the United States, or the import or export duties on their cargoes, are in excess of the fees, dues or duties imposed on the vessels of such foreign country, or their cargoes, or of the fees, dues, or duties imposed on the vessels of Germany or the cargoes of such vessels.

And the suspension hereby declared and proclaimed shall continue

Continuance of suspension.

so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, and their cargoes, shall be continued in the said ports of the Empire of Germany, and no longer.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this twenty-sixth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

6 April 16, 1888 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation No. 6.

by the president of the united states of america. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas satisfactory proof has been given to me that no

April 16, 1888

. lighthouse and light dues, tonnage dues, beacon and buoy dues,

Preamble.

or other equivalent taxes of any kind, are imposed upon vessels of the United States in the ports of the Island of Guadeloupe, one of the French

Guadeloupe Island.

West India Islands;

Now therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section eleven of the act of Congress, entitled “An act to abolish certain fees for

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official services to American vessels, and to amend the laws relating to shipping commissioners, seamen and owners of vessels, and for other purposes,” approved June nineteenth, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, do hereby declare and proclaim that from and after the date of this my Proclamation shall be suspended the collection

Suspension of tonnage duty upon vessels from.

of the whole of the tonnage duty which is imposed by said section of said act upon vessels entered in the ports of the United States from any of the ports of the Island of Guadeloupe.

Provided, That there shall be excluded from the benefits of the

Proviso.

Vessels excluded.

suspension hereby declared and proclaimed the vessels of any foreign country in whose ports the fees or dues of any kind or nature imposed on vessels of the United States, or the imports or export duties on their cargoes, are in excess of the fees, dues or duties imposed on the vessels of such foreign country, or their cargoes, or of the fees, dues, or duties imposed on the vessels of the country in which are the ports mentioned in this proclamation, or the cargoes of such vessels.

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And the suspension hereby declared and proclaimed shall continue

Continuance of suspension.

so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, and their cargoes, shall be continued in the said ports of the Island of Guadeloupe and no longer

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington this sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [seal.] eighty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

7 November 1, 1888 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation No. 7.

A PROCLAMATION. by the president of the united states

Constant thanksgiving are due from the American People to Almighty

November 1, 1888

. God for His goodness and mercy which have followed them

Thursday, November 29, 1888, set apart as Thanksgiving Day.

since the day He made them a Nation and vouchsafed to them a free Government. With loving kindness He has constantly led us in the way of prosperity and greatness. He has not visited with swift punishment our shortcomings, but with gracious care He has warned us of our dependence upon His forbearance and has taught us that obedience to His holy law is the price of a continuance of His precious gifts.

In acknowledgment of all that God has done for us as a Nation, and to the end that on an appointed day, the united prayers and praise of a grateful country may reach the Throne of Grace, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the twenty-ninth day of November instant, as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, to be kept and observed throughout the Land.

On that day let all our people suspend their ordinary work and occupations, and in their accustomed places of worship, with prayer and songs of praise, render thanks to God for all His mercies, for the abundant harvests which have rewarded the toil of the husbandman during the year that has passed, and for the rich rewards that have followed the labors of our people in their shops and their marts of trade and traffic. Let us give thanks for peace and for social order and contentment within our borders, and for our advancement in all that adds to National greatness.

And mindful of the afflictive dispensation with which a portion of our land has been visited, let us, while we humble ourselves before the power of God, acknowledge His mercy in setting bounds to the deadly march of pestilence, and let our hearts be chastened by sympathy with our fellow countrymen who have suffered and who mourn.

And as we return thanks for all the blessings which we have received from the hands of our Heavenly Father, let us not forget that He has enjoined upon us charity; and on this day of thanksgiving let us generously remember the poor and needy, so that our tribute of praise and gratitude may be acceptable in the sight of the Lord.

Done at the City of Washington on the First day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, and in the year of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirteenth.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and [seal.] caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.

8 February 26, 1889 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation 1487 No. 8.

by the president of the united states of america: A PROCLAMATION. Whereas public interests require that the Senate should be convened

February 26, 1889

. at twelve o’clock on the fourth day of March next, to receive

Preamble.

such communications as may be made by the Executive.

Now, therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States,Special session of the Senate,

March 4, 1889

. do hereby proclaim and declare that an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol in the city of Washington, on the fourth day of March next, at twelve o’clock noon, of which all persons who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice.

Given under my hand and the seal of the United States, at Washington the twenty-sixth day of February, in the year of our [seal.] Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirteenth.

GROVER CLEVELAND. By the President: T. F. Bayard. Secretary of State.